Podcast appearances and mentions of brad whipple

Tom Keegan has worked as a performance director on some incredible projects—Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, The Darkness, a number of Battlefields for DICE, Mirror's Edge: Catalyst, three Wolfensteins, a couple of recent Need for Speed titles, Forspoken, StarCraft II, World of Warcraft, Star Wars Battlefront II, Fallen Order. Tom and Alex talk about directing actors for video games, the three things every actor needs to know, Jedi: Survivor's most intimate moments, and more. Music by Christy Carew. Art by Audrey Estok. Special thanks to Derrick Clements, Marie-Claire Gould, and Brad Whipple. Get full access to The Endpoem Podcast at endpoem.substack.com/subscribe

To kick off this year's coverage of The Mandalorian, Tori Fox (@theMandaTorian) joins host Brad Whipple to discuss every aspect of the newest trailer for season two. Trans Rights are Human Rights: This is the Way - GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/trans-rights-are-human-rights-this-is-the-way The Mandalorian Season Two Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW7Twd85m2g&ab_channel=StarWars Entertainment Weekly First Look: https://ew.com/tv/mandalorian-season-2-first-look/ Creature Cartel Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreatureCartel Friends of the Force is a Star Wars podcast aimed at finding joy in fandom through collaborative in-depth discussions and interviews. New episode every Monday! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, and more. Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce, https://twitter.com/bradwhipple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftheforce Website: friendsoftheforcepod.com TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/friendsoftheforce Email us: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Anna, Cheryl, Neil, and T.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and Sarah Hass (@seh221) for their lengthy discussion on the recently released Star Wars: Shadow Fall, the second installment in the Alphabet Squadron trilogy. Before our spoiler chat, we discuss recent news including Star Wars Celebration's cancellation, the upcoming From A Certain Point of View book, Jedi Temple Challenge, and Star Wars: Squadrons. **Spoiler talk begins at 33:18** Black Lives Matter resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ BLM Website: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce, https://twitter.com/bradwhipple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Website: friendsoftheforcepod.com Patreon: patreon.com/friendsoftheforce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZUly_95n8bwMCepODIFhA Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Anna, Neil, Cheryl, and Nadia.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and Sarah Hass (@seh221) for Bibo's Book Report: A Star Wars Resistance Series. On today's episode of our "Remembering Resistance" subseries, we interview Sumalee Montano (@sumaleedotcom), the voice of Agent Tierny on Star Wars Resistance. We uncover Sumalee's journey from investment banker to actor-turned-producer, her role in Jedi: Fallen Order, what she thinks defines a villain in the Star Wars universe, her favorite moment on the set of Resistance , and so much more! https://www.sumalee.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce, https://twitter.com/bradwhipple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Patreon: patreon.com/friendsoftheforce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZUly_95n8bwMCepODIFhA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftheforce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Anna, Neil, Cheryl, and Nadia.

On today's episode of our Your Star Wars Journey series, we welcome the host of the Friends of the Force podcast, Brad Whipple! We discuss Brad's introduction to Star Wars, impactful guests that he's had on the show, and so much more. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @FOTFPodcastLike us on Facebook: Followers of the Force PodcastBecome a Patron for just $1: patreon.com/followersoftheforceGo to our store on TeePublic: teepublic.com/user/fotfpodcasfRate, review and share the show on Apple Podcasts! Music: The Awakening by Chrisitian Baczyk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTiEwGpRbvQ

On today's episode of our Your Star Wars Journey series, we welcome the host of the Friends of the Force podcast, Brad Whipple! We discuss Brad's introduction to Star Wars, impactful guests that he's had on the show, and so much more. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @FOTFPodcastLike us on Facebook: Followers of the Force PodcastBecome a Patron for just $1: patreon.com/followersoftheforceGo to our store on TeePublic: teepublic.com/user/fotfpodcasfRate, review and share the show on Apple Podcasts! Music: The Awakening by Chrisitian Baczyk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTiEwGpRbvQ

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and guest Sarah Hass (@seh221) for the 15th anniversary of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith! Hop in our time machine as we travel back to 2005 to discuss the lead-up to the film, pre-production, the central thematic elements of the film, and Sith's long-lasting legacy. Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce, https://twitter.com/bradwhipple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Patreon: patreon.com/friendsoftheforce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZUly_95n8bwMCepODIFhA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftheforce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Anna, Neil, Cheryl, and Nadia.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with writer Preeti Chhibber (@runwithskizzers). We discuss what her many fandoms have meant to her, discover why she looks up to Luke Skywalker, and preview both her upcoming book, "A Jedi, You Will Be," as well as her story in "Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark," releasing in the Fall. Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce, https://twitter.com/bradwhipple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Patreon: patreon.com/friendsoftheforce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZUly_95n8bwMCepODIFhA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftheforce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Anna, Neil, Cheryl, and Nadia.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Ksenia Zelentsova (@lorna_ka), the illustrator behind the upcoming Star Wars book, "The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark." We discuss how her fandom centers around Star Wars animation, including Clone Wars and Rebels, and what it's been like to be chosen for the upcoming anthology, which chronicles different character viewpoints during key events from the series. Visit Ksenia's website, Instagram, and Nerdist's Fan Art Friday feature. here: https://lornaka.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce, https://twitter.com/bradwhipple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Patreon: patreon.com/friendsoftheforce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZUly_95n8bwMCepODIFhA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftheforce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Anna, Neil, Cheryl, and Nadia.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Sarah Hass (@seh221) as we rank our top 10 Star Wars memories from May 4, 2019 to May 4, 2020. We discuss the Variety report that Leslye Headland has been hired as the writer and showrunner for a new Disney+ show. Plus, Mon Mothma is back following the Cassian Andor series casting announcement! Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce, https://twitter.com/bradwhipple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheforce/?hl=en Patreon: patreon.com/friendsoftheforce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZUly_95n8bwMCepODIFhA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftheforce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Anna, Neil, Cheryl, and Nadia. Leslye Headland profile from The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/tv/2019/2/2/18206883/leslye-headland-russian-doll-bachelorette

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Alex Kane (@alexjkane) as we rank our top five Star Wars video games. We also discuss Joby Harold being brought on to write the Obi-Wan Kenobi series (from Variety), Episode 1: Racer and Jedi Academy coming to the Nintendo Switch, and the legacy of Jedi: Fallen Order. You can buy Alex's book on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic here. Listen to my interview with Elizabeth Grullon, the voice of the Second Sister in Jedi: Fallen Order, here. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Youtube: https://bit.ly/2QiKiRM Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery, Cheryl, and Nadia. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Amy Ratcliffe (@amy_geek), the Managing Editor of Nerdist and author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy. We discuss how Amy's passion for the franchise began with the Clone Wars and Ahsoka Tano, her career as a writer, and what it's been like to be so heavily involved within the Star Wars community. Visit Amy's website here: https://www.amyratcliffe.com “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which we highlight the stories and experiences of the Star Wars community by interviewing those within it. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery, Cheryl, and Nadia. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Brandon, host of Talking Bay 94 Podcast (@TalkingBay94), to discuss the most recent making-of documentary, The Skywalker Legacy, directed by Debs Paterson. This 2-hour special, released with the The Rise of Skywalker on digital, takes us behind the scenes on the final film in the Skywalker Saga and interviews a variety of cast & crew. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Youtube: https://bit.ly/2QiKiRM Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery and Cheryl Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and Sarah Hass (@seh221) for Bibo's Book Report: A Star Wars Resistance Series. This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Tasia Valenza (@TasiaValenza), the voice actress behind Venisa Doza (Star Wars Resistance) and Shaak Ti (Star Wars: The Clone Wars). We discuss her choice to switch from on-camera roles to voiceover acting, getting the chance to work in the Star Wars universe, and what it means to "give great voice" and how it can positively impact us in our personal and professional lives. Visit Tasia's website here: https://tasiavalenza.com/ Watch her TedxTalk "Give Great Voice:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR9qqiK7tR0&feature=emb_title Download her app Haven: Guided Affirmations: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/haven-guided-meditative-affirmations-advice/id1208548950?ls=1 Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery and Cheryl. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) alongside Jireh (@sulcusandjirehs) as they look at the lasting legacy of Rose Tico. They discuss Kelly Marie Tran's journey, the importance of Rose from a representation standpoint, screen-time in The Rise of Skywalker, and why Rose embodies some of Star Wars' most important themes. Kelly Marie Tran: I Won’t Be Marginalized by Online Harassment (NY Times) The Rise of Rose (BuzzFeed News) Kelly Marie Tran Explains Why Representation Matters in ‘Star Wars’ (Variety) Q&A: ‘The Last Jedi’ breakout Kelly Marie Tran (LA Times) Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) alongside Eric Eilersen (@EricEilersen) & Meg Dowell (@MegDowell) of Youtini.com (@youtini_us). Project Luminous has finally been unveiled! We discuss what the Star Wars universe will look like in the High Republic era, which begins with Charles Soule's "Light of the Jedi" novel coming August 25th. Plus, we speculate on the conflict between the Nihil and Jedi Order as well as what the "Great Disaster" could entail. Learn more about Project Luminous here: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-high-republic Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Emrys and Lúthien from Girls with Sabers (@GirlswSabers). Today, we discuss why Star Wars is a fairy tale and venture back to its initial creation by George Lucas. Lucas envisioned the story as breaking the boundaries of science fiction to tell a "fantasy story." We then analyze the impact of fairy tales in our own lives and why their endings have important consequences for both children and adults. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Ken Liu (@kyliu99), author of Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker (2017). We discuss how his Star Wars fandom began with the Chinese translation of Empire Strikes Back, writing the new legends of Luke Skywalker, and his upcoming short-story collection The Hidden Girl and Other Stories (2/25/2020). Visit Ken's website here: https://kenliu.name/ “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which we celebrate the stories and experiences within the Star Wars fandom by interviewing fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, content creators, and more. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and Sarah Hass (@seh221) for Bibo's Book Report, their Star Wars Resistance recap series. This week, we discuss the series finale: The Escape, directed by Steward Lee & Brad Rau and written by Brandon Auman. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and Sarah Hass (@seh221) for Bibo's Book Report, their Star Wars Resistance recap series. This week, we discuss The New World, No Place Safe, and Rebuilding the Resistance. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and Sarah Hass (@seh221) as they revive Bibo's Book Report from its two-month hiatus to recap seven episodes of Star Wars Resistance, including: Rendezvous Point, The Voxx Vortex 5000, Kaz’s Curse, Station to Station, The Missing Agent, Breakout, & The Mutiny Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Madison Thames (@Madison_Thames), the host of Doing Talking Podcast (@DoingTalkingPod). On our final episode of 2019, we celebrate the life of Ben Solo by reflecting on his journey from birth through The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, we hear from over 20 listeners on what Ben means to them and why he's made an impact on their life! The Rise of Ben Solo GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bensoloslegacy Theater of War Productions: https://theaterofwar.com/ Theater of War Audiobook narrated by Adam Driver: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Theater-of-War-Audiobook/B014LJVYCI Adam Driver: The Millenial Darth Vader (GQ) If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, please seek professional help or visit the Suicide Prevention Lifeline here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Sarah Hass (@seh221) to discuss Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. We address the state of the discourse (3:18), our opening review (10:22), what didn't work in this film (14:24), and what worked (1:18:00). Remember: art is subjective and it means different things to different people. We are here to provide our point of view, and we hope to better understand how others feel so we can better appreciate this installment in the saga. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he gives his initial reaction to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Arts in the Armed Forces GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bensoloslegacy?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Savanna Oudit (@thedorkydiva) and Brian Ballance (@JediBrian), the co-hosts of The Dorky Diva Show (@DorkyDivaShow). On Episode 27, we discuss why hope is such an important and delicate thing within the Star Wars universe and how it all began with Princess Leia Organa, who in 1977 pleaded, "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." Join us as we discuss hope as it relates to her, Pandora's box, Rogue One, and speculate on where hope will lead us in The Rise of Skywalker! Visit the Dorky Diva website: http://www.thedorkydiva.com/ Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Rebecca Roanhorse (@RoanhorseBex), author of Star Wars: Resistance Reborn. Visit Rebecca's website: https://rebeccaroanhorse.com/ Buy Resistance Reborn here. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which we celebrate the stories and experiences within the Star Wars fandom by interviewing fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, content creators, and more. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Emrys and Lúthien from Girls with Sabers (@GirlswSabers). Today, we take a look inside Reylo (the union of Kylo Ren and Rey in the sequel trilogy) by discussing why romance is important in Star Wars, why Rey and Kylo's journeys are star-crossed, how they will bring balance to the force, and why this relationship is important. Plus, Twitter questions and wet Kylo!! Make sure to subscribe to Girls with Sabers here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEI4gNPzAj-Autqa2JsKlg Other Girls with Sabers Links: Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, & Tumblr Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Christy Carew (@Christy_Carew), a Canadian-American composer for film, TV, advertising, and multimedia. On Episode 25, we talk about the power of music in Star Wars and tackle why John Williams' score has touched the hearts of every fan across the world. We speak to the universalities of music, how it can set the emotional atmosphere of a scene, why Williams has achieved immortality, and gush over some of our favorite musical moments in each trilogy. Visit Christy's website here: http://www.christycarew.com/ Follow Christy on Tumblr here: https://enjoyallneednothing-blog.tumblr.com/ Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Marc Sumerak (@msumerak), author of "Star Wars: Secrets of the Jedi." We discuss the development of the book, writing from the perspective of a changed Luke Skywalker in the sequel trilogy, and what we can learn from the Jedi's secrets. Visit Marc's website here: https://www.sumerak.com/. Buy Secrets of the Jedi at your local bookstore or here. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which we celebrate the stories and experiences within the Star Wars fandom by interviewing fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, content creators, and more. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Eric, Corey, and Charles from The Living Force Podcast (@LivingForcePod) for a lengthy roundtable discussion on Star Wars: Resistance Reborn (Journey to The Rise of Skywalker), the latest book from Del Rey written by Rebecca Roanhorse. Buy Resistance Reborn here. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and Sarah Hass (@seh221) as they review Season 2, Episode 7 of Star Wars Resistance: "The Relic Raiders." Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

The first episode of Bounties and Blasters is finally here! This is a Doing Talking and Friends of the Force crossover series where Brad Whipple and I break down each episode of The Mandalorian as it releases. We discuss the characters, their development and relationships, and the story as it relates to The Hero's Journey.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with actress Elizabeth Grullon (@elizabethagrullon), the voice behind the Second Sister Inquisitor in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. We discuss keeping her role a secret and the payoff for fans, working alongside Cameron Monaghan and Debra Wilson, the value in meditation, redemption, and more! Visit Elizabeth's website here: https://www.elizabethgrullon.com/ “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which we celebrate the stories and experiences within the Star Wars fandom by interviewing fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, content creators, and more. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) and Sarah Hass (@seh221) as they review Season 2, Episode 6 of Star Wars Resistance: "From Beneath." Friends of the Force series publishes weekly recaps for all things Star Wars television, including both live action and animation. For each TV show, I will have a dedicated series with myself and a co-host to discuss plot, character relationships, mythology, and more to celebrate what makes us love the new stories happening right in our living rooms. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Kevin Shinick (@KevinShinick), author of "Force Collector"—part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Kevin discusses career advice in relation to the writing process, keeping his story simple yet complex, accidentally writing part of Episode 9, and he reflects on his tenured career. Buy "Force Collector" at Barnes & Noble here. Check out Kevin's website: https://www.kevinshinick.com/ “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Lindsey Romain (@lindseyromain), a writer and contributing editor for Nerdist. We discuss how her Star Wars fandom began, her journey toward becoming a freelance writer, why the sequel trilogy revived her love for the franchise, and more on her newest podcast "Heylo Reylo" (@HeyloReylo). View Lindsey's author page on Nerdist here: https://archive.nerdist.com/author/lindsey-romain/ Writing by Lindsey: The Case for Reylo; Why Kylo Ren Should Be Redeemed. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Sarah Hass (@seh221) to review Season 2, Episode 5 of Star Wars Resistance: "The Engineer." Friends of the Force series will be publishing weekly recaps for all things Star Wars television, including both live action and animation. For each TV show, I will have a co-host to discuss what makes us love new Star Wars stories that are happening right in our living rooms. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Gina Sanders (@GinaSanders_) and Carl Hassler (@HasslerCarl) from Unmistakably Star Wars (@UnmistakablySW). With the news that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are leaving their Star Wars trilogy behind, we discuss our initial reactions, why it happened, what it indicates about Lucasfilm's leadership, and what this departure could mean for the Star Wars films slated for 2022, 2024, and 2026. Find more about Unmistakably Star Wars here on their website: https://unmistakablystarwars.com/ Sources: Deadline Report; Hollywood Reporter; Variety Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Ella (@ObiwanxKannoli) and her daughter Nicky (nicolettajolene). We discuss Ella growing up with Star Wars in her family, what it's like to view it through Nicky's eyes, and bringing joy to the fandom. Plus, we hear from Nicky! “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Sarah Hass (@seh221) to review Season 2, Episode 4 of Star Wars Resistance: "Hunt On Celsor 3." Plus, Brad reacts to the newest trailer for The Mandalorian and does a brief analysis of the footage! Friends of the Force series will be publishing weekly recaps for all things Star Wars television, including both live action and animation. For each TV show, I will have a co-host to discuss what makes us love new Star Wars stories that are happening right in our living rooms. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Madison Thames (@Madison_Thames), the host of Doing Talking: A Star Wars Podcast (@DoingTalkingPod). On Episode 22, we analyze the trailer for The Rise of Skywalker at great length, answering questions such as: who is Rey looking at; how is this film structured; what is Sheev's master plan; and more! Plus, we cover recent news and discuss having to grapple with this being the final movie in a 40-year saga. Make sure to check out Madison's podcast here as well as her art website here. 3:23—Gilroy joins Cassian series, Mando first impressions 7:49—TROS runtime and ticket pre-sales galore 15:13—The oceanic moon of Kef Bir 21:38—The Rise of Skywalker Trailer Analysis 1:31:15—Trailer Voiceovers 1:44:08—The Finality of the Skywalker Saga Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Sarah Hass (@seh221) to review Season 2, Episode 2 of Star Wars Resistance: "A Quick Salvage Run," and Episode 3: "Live Fire." Friends of the Force series will be publishing weekly recaps for all things Star Wars television, including both live action and animation. For each TV show, I will have a co-host to discuss what makes us love new Star Wars stories that are happening right in our living rooms. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he reacts to the newest trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Justina Ireland (@justinaireland), author of "Journey to The Rise of Skywalker: Spark of Resistance." We discuss the beginnings of her writing career, her time in the Army, diversity in the publishing industry, lighting the spark to bring down the First Order, and much more! You can find Justina's other work on her website here: http://justinaireland.com/welcome Spark of Resistance is now available at Barnes & Noble here. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor:https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify:https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts:https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes Ty Black (@black_tym) to discuss why we love the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. We discuss our first impressions of this new era through the Force Awakens marketing, the brilliance of The Last Jedi's storytelling, and how the sequel trilogy will be remembered for reinforcing Star Wars' central ideas of redemption, identity, and love. You can find Ty's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqBlwpX_Nh2Ij-yqNXuSD6Q Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) alongside Eric Eilersen (@EricEilersen) & Meg Dowell (@MegDowell) of Youtini.com (@youtini_us). On the heels of an eventful New York Comic Con weekend, we recap all of the fantastic publishing news, including an Alphabet Squadron sequel and a new Thrawn Trilogy. Plus, we review "Black Spire" by Delilah Dawson by discussing the themes, characters, and the possible connection to the Rise of Skywalker. 4:45—Triple Force Friday... meh (we're Funko trash) 10:45—#WheresRose ? 16:35—NYCC loot 19:05—The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel 52:22—Join the Resistance! Panel 1:03:35—Black Spire Spoiler Review Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Sarah Hass (@seh221) to review Season 2, Episode 1 of Star Wars Resistance: "Into the Unknown." We discuss Tam's heart-wrenching moments with the First Order and introduce "Neeku Nirvana," a segment where we talk about the Neeku moments that enlightened us. Friends of the Force series will be publishing weekly recaps for all things Star Wars television, including both live action and animation. For each TV show, I will have a co-host to discuss what makes us love new Star Wars stories that are happening right in our living rooms. You can watch the entire "Into the Unknown" episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZUFvFkWwQ4 Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Hammie (@balancedpadawan). We discuss how she began her Star Wars fandom a year-and-a-half ago, finding a sense of belonging with the Reylo community, and why she loves Rose and the Sequel Trilogy. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor:https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify:https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts:https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Hope (@HopeMullinax) and Chris, the hosts of Jaig Eyes & Jedi (@JaigEyesAndJedi) to talk all things Star Wars Resistance season one. We celebrate the show's big win at the Saturn Awards, defend the show against its criticism that it's "too kiddy," explore our favorite moments and characters, and speculate what's to come in season two when it premieres on Sunday, October 6. “Star Wars TV Digest” is a Friends of the Force series in which we do weekly and season recaps for all things Star Wars television, including both live action and animation. For each TV show, I will have a co-host to discuss what makes us love new Star Wars stories that are happening right in our living rooms. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes back his pseudo co-host Sarah Hass (@seh221). We discuss the news of Kevin Feige helming a Star Wars project and Debrah Chow being chosen to direct the Obi-Wan series. Plus, Triple Force Friday will bankrupt us, The Rise of Skywalker marketing ramps up with Reylo-heavy content, and New York Comic Con is gonna pack a publishing punch! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with actor Dominic Pace (@DominicPPace). We discuss the challenges of making a name for himself as an actor in Los Angeles, look at how his Star Wars fandom began, and briefly touch on his small involvement in the upcoming live-action television series The Mandalorian! Dominic's credits include Desperate Housewives, Prison Break, NYPD Blue, and a stunt performer in Megalodon. Dominic's IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0655124/ Dominic's Reel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0655124/videoplayer/vi4140809241?ref_=nm_rvd_vi_1 “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, Neil, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Noah Outlaw (@OutlawNoah), the host of Kessel Run Radio (@KesselRunRadio), to discuss the legacy of our favorite Corellian YT-1300 frieghter: the Millennium Falcon. We also gush over the friendship between Han and Chewie, our favorite Falcon moments, and what the Falcon means to our cast of characters and Star Wars fans. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

In Episode 22, The Living Force slums around the Cantina with Brad Whipple of Friends of the Force (@FriendsOfForce). As a token of our goodwill, we present to you a gift: We play Eric's Really Dumb Game® about Star Wars Friendships and discuss all things EU! Tune in with your hosts Corey, Eric, and Charles. Send questions to livingforcepod@youtini.com or on Twitter @LivingForcePod and don't forget to join the discussion on Discord at youtini.com. Help the Galaxy find us by leaving a review and remember to subscribe!

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Zoraida Córdova (@zlikeinzorro), author of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: A Crash Of Fate". Zoraida began writing at 13 years old, so we talk about her writing career and what has been the most challenging aspects and what has helped her along the way. Plus, we dive into creating Crash Of Fate and helping to build the new world of Batuu. You can buy Crash of Fate at your local bookstores, including B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/star-wars-zoraida-cordova/1130639555 Check out more of Zoraida's work on her website: https://zoraidacordova.com/ Her upcoming work includes "Incendiary" (4/28/20), "The Way to Rio Luna" (6/2/20), "Brooklyn Brujas #3" (August 2020), and "Vampires Never Get Old" (Fall 2020). “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Mat & Sean (@FirstToLastPod) from Blue Bantha Milk Co. (@BlueBanthaMilk). On Episode 17, we discuss the legacy of the Jedi and the Sith. The Jedi were notorious for saying they were peacekeepers but seemingly took the role of soldiers. Were they wrong? Was Luke correct in saying it was hubris that allowed the Sith to rise? The answer might shock you!! (It's yes... the answer is yes). Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Charlotte (@crerrity) and Caitlin (@caitlinplesher), hosts of Skytalkers Podcast (@skytalkerspod). They each open up about when they first discovered Star Wars and what led them to starting the podcast in January 2017 and how it quickly grew a large following. We also discuss what Star Wars has meant to their friendship and in their personal lives. Plus, some rapid fire questions such as what would Rey and Kylo have for dinner during a night out?? “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Scotty (@TheScottJayro) and Gerry (@thecanonjunkie), hosts of The Bombadcast (@bombadcast). We dive into our experiences getting introduced to the prequel trilogy when The Phantom Menace released in 1999 and what it was like growing up in that era of Star Wars—among other things, the trailers were FANTASTIC. We also address some of the unwarranted hate the prequels received throughout time and how that perception has changed since among the fandom. Plus, we list our favorite moments from each film and our favorite musical themes! It's gonna be BOMBAD. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Ro Gazga (@RoGazga), one of the hosts for The Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast (@ScarifPodcast). Ro discusses his first experiences with Star Wars and how the original trilogy captivated his imagination when he saw it in theaters, inspiring him to eventually start his own video production company. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Emrys and Lúthien from Girls with Sabers (@GirlswSabers). Up front on today's show, we gush over the new Lord of the Rings series coming to Amazon and how it's going to be 20-frickin' episodes! Plus, the main topic for Episode 15: Anakin Skywalker. What led to Anakin's demise, how was he redeemed, and what does it spell for the Skywalker lineage heading into Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker this December? All that and more on Friends of the Force! Make sure to subscribe to Girls with Sabers here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEI4gNPzAj-Autqa2JsKlg Other Girls with Sabers Links: Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, & Tumblr Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

On this bonus episode of Friends of the Force, host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) reacts to the most recent trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker that premiered on D23 and went public on Good Morning America on Monday morning. Holy hell, this trailer shook me to my core and I'm still reeling from it emotionally. Strap yourselves in, folks... Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes back Alderaanian Rose (@AlderaanianR) to the show! Rose discusses why she loves Harrison Ford, how she got into Star Wars through her classmates, moving to the Ukraine and using Star Wars as a way for her and her foster children to find solace during wartime, why she loves The Last Jedi, and how Luke's story of failure speaks to her. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, Neil Lowery, and Timothy. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) alongside friend of the show Sarah Hass (@seh221). Sarah and I are breaking down all the news from this weekend's D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA: there's a new trailer for The Mandalorian, Ewan McGregor is officially returning as Kenobi, and the new poster for The Rise of Skywalker is jaw-dropping. Plus, some footage was unveiled at the Walt Disney Projects panel that featured a "dark Rey" holding a double-bladed red lightsaber and we're losing our god damned minds! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, and Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Laura (@ShutUp_Laura) and Alyce (@sLeiaAllDay), the hosts of Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour (@forcetoastpod). As Alyce cracks open canned wine, I drink an entire bottle, and Laura takes NyQuil shots, we talk about the latest trailer for Resistance: Season 2 and speculate how long Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be, all based on recent comments by Don Williams that John has recorded 2hr and 15min of music. We gush over the recent reports about an imminent Obi-Wan series (MAKE IT HAPPEN LUCASFILM), which is expected to be announced at the Disney+ panel at D23 on Friday. Also, what do we expect for TROS coverage this weekend? To wrap up the show, we get into some shenanigans and compete in some Star Wars trivia! #JohnaldWilliams Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie, Gina, Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Johnamarie Macias (@BlueJaigEyes), who is the co-host of the Geeky Bubble Podcast (@GeekyBubblePod) and the creator & keeper of The Wookiee Gunner website (@TWGsite). Check out The Wookiee Gunner Website here: https://thewookieegunner.com/ “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, authors, actors, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email us a short voice message describing why you love Star Wars to be featured on the show at friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie and Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Eric Eilersen (@EricEilersen), who is the Content Manager and Editor in Chief for Youtini.com (@youtini_us) and a co-host on The Living Force Podcast (@livingforcepod). Today, we discuss when Eric got into Star Wars, legends vs. canon, positivity in fandom, and we also go at it over our college football rivalry! Check out Youtini's website here: https://www.youtini.com/ To understand Brad's pain and misery about college football, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqv48MwEbaQ “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie and Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Carrie Goldman (@CarrieMGoldman), author of the award-winning book, Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs To Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear (2012, Harper Collins). Carrie is also a speaker and blogger for one of the nation's premiere adoption blogs, Portrait of an Adoption. Carrie talks about her daughter Katie, who was bullied for being a girl who likes Star Wars nearly a decade ago but now wears her love for Star Wars as a badge of honor. Carrie also gives us a glimpse into her experiences with Star Wars, including a set visit, and we dive into the rise of cyberbullying on social media and how it has impacted Star Wars fandom. Make sure to follow some of Carrie's incredible work! Read the blog post that started it all, Anti-Bullying Starts in First Grade, here (11/15/2010). Carrie's website: https://carriegoldmanauthor.com/ Buy "Bullied" — Amazon: https://amzn.to/33c1ixC | Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/2YpKF2F Carrie's blog: Portrait of an Adoption. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie and Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Madison Thames (@Madison_Thames), the host of Doing Talking: A Star Wars Podcast (@DoingTalkingPod). We discuss Kevin Smith's recent comments that the final shot of TROS will melt our minds (think Ark of the Covenant). We also dive into Madison's "ascension theory" and how it relates to Mortis, analyze the themes of rebirth/resurrection, define what it means for the Force to be "balanced," and we speculate how the final battle between Rey, Kylo, and Sheev will play out ( *clears throat* "ORDER OF THE PHOENIX-ESQUE!"). Make sure to check out Madison's podcast here as well as her art website here, which includes her award-winning piece, "Balance," which won the Star Wars Fan Award in Digital Art and Audience Choice (Visual Arts). Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie and Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Shannon McCarter (@McCarterShanon) and Alex Leonis (@alexleonis) from Lipstick & Lightsabers (@Lip_Lightsabers). Shannon and Alex give insight into when their Star Wars fandom began, how The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi have shaped them, how Lipstick & Lightsabers has provided an outlet for women in Star Wars to share their stories, and more! “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Make sure to go follow Lipstick & Lightsabers on Network 1901. Also check out some of Alex's amazing art here. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie and Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Eric Eilersen (@EricEilersen)—Editor in Chief for Youtini and co-host of The Living Force Podcast—and Rose (@AlderannianR) as we discuss the big Lucasfilm publishing reveals coming out of San Diego Comic Con. Later in the show, we do a full spoiler review of Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed, in which we talk about war, leadership, Hera Syndulla, and the future of the trilogy. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use. Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Charlie and Neil Lowery.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok), the author of Why We Love Star Wars: The Great Moments That Built A Galaxy Far, Far Away. Ken is also the host of ForceCenter, The Afternoons with Josh & Ken, The Napzok Files, and Casterly Talk. Some of his other work includes Collider Jedi Council and the Movie Trivia Schmoedown! Today, we talk about his book, the writing process, Star Wars fandom, and I ask him some fun questions! You can buy Ken's book on amazon or at his website, https://www.kennapzok.com. “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Thank you to all of our Patrons, and our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Shannon McCarter (@McCarterShanon) and Alex Leonis (@alexleonis) from Lipstick & Lightsabers (@Lip_Lightsabers). This week, we're digging deep beneath the surface of the sequel trilogy's plot and analyzing the themes that tie it together. Make sure to go follow Lipstick & Lightsabers on Network 1901. Check out some of Alex's amazing art here. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Thank you to all of our Patrons, and our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use. Today's Resources: https://artsandculture.google.com/theme/GwLyao99SLXVKg https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-in-world/201101/redemption

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he sits down with Pete Fletzer, the host of, "Around the Galaxy" (@ATGcast). We talk about how Pete first got into Star Wars, what it was like for him to work at Lucasfilm as a freelance writer, and how things eventually evolved into fan-fiction writing and podcasting. It's time to learn, from a certain point of view, how Star Wars has impacted his life! “From A Certain Point Of View” is a series in which I interview fans, friends, podcasters, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn, from a certain point of view, what Star Wars means to them and how it has impacted their life. Is there someone you want to see on the series? Send me an email, and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Website: bit.ly/2XpFQWJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/friendsoftheforce Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KhcvpC Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2EQMSbP Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2XV9388 Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Neil Lowery. Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week’s friend of the force: Shannon Moran from the Postcards From The Galaxy's Edge (@FromGalaxysEdge) podcast. We discuss the most notable innovations that Industrial Light & Magic has spearheaded within the visual effects industry since its inception in the mid 70's. We then examine how they have continued to push the boundaries in the digital age throughout the prequel and sequel trilogy. You can follow Shannon on Twitch, at Shenanigen_Plays and join the Patreon for Postcards from the Galaxy's Edge here! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Check out our website! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week’s friend of the force: Shannon Moran from the Postcards From The Galaxy's Edge (@FromGalaxysEdge) podcast. Shannon discusses how her entry point into Star Wars began with the music of John Williams. Once an aspiring astronaut at space camp, she's now working as a visual effects editor. Join us as we begin to unravel Shannon's so-called "magical mystery tour," so step right this way! You can also follow Shannon on Twitch, at Shenanigen_Plays. She primarily streams Battlefront 2 and is looking to do some retro games as well. You can also join the Patreon for Postcards from the Galaxy's Edge here! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Check out our website! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week’s friend of the force: Sarah Hass (@seh221), admin for Star Wars: The Last Fan Group on Facebook. This episode, we analyze the journey of Rey during the sequel trilogy through the lens of both Joseph Campell's "Hero's Journey" and Maureen Murdock's "Heroine's Journey." We also discuss Daisy Ridley's Ophelia tour and answer your twitter questions! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Check out our website! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week’s friend of the force: Sarah Hass (@seh221)! Join us as we discuss the journey of Kylo Ren through his innocence, his fall from grace, and what could be his eventual turn back to the light. Plus... will Sarah and Brad make it through several glasses of wine? Will we see an end to this episode? Where in the world is Shmi Skywalker? And should we fan-fic a breakfast scene? All that and more this episode! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

David Triana from Followers of the Force (@FOTFPodcast) joins host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) for the very first episode in the "From A Certain Point of View" series, in which we will interview fans, friends, podcasters, and content creators in the Star Wars community to learn from what point of view they see Star Wars impacting their life. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsoftheforce Email: friendsoftheforcepodcast@gmail.com Find us on our host, Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

EPISODE #6. Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week's friend of the force: Followers of the Force podcast (hosted by David, Jason, & Gwendy). Today, we talk about the new Age of Resistance comics coming in September as well as how fast Celebration tickets sold out—blink and you'll miss 'em! In today's main topic, we discuss the future direction of Lucasfilm following the Rise of Skywalker, especially in light of Michelle Rejwan being hired as the SVP of live action development and production. What will Star Wars content look like in 5 years? Who will be involved? What new stories will we get with live action and animated? #MakeRevengeoftheSmitsHappen? Join us for an hour of speculation! Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Find us on our host, Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

EPISODE #5. Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week's friends of the force: Sarah and Kayla from Sounds Fake But Okay (@soundsfakepod). We discuss Eleven Thirty Eight's article, "The Asexual Awakens — An Interpretation of the Journey to Adulthood" and Sarah incorporates her recent class presentation, "Sex Wars: Rise of the Space Ace." We talk about ships (there are good ships and woods ships, and ships that sail the sea, but the best ships, are Star Wars ships, and may they always be!) and coin the phrase "emotionally kiss me." We hope for continued representation in Star Wars, and we close the show with some mumbo jumbo and we learn about Kayla's fear of Tobey Maguire's chin. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Find our host page on Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use. TIME STAMPS: 4:54—We discuss asexuality in Star Wars 27:10—Let's talk about shipping 43:48—LGBTQIA representation in Star Wars 57:55—Let's talk Mumbo Jumbo...

EPISODE #4. Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week's friend of the force: Sarah Hass (@seh221). We get excited about the dates for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in 2020, theorize over the big four panels, and fan-fic our dream panel. Later in the show, we discuss the return of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and why we love it so much (LFG for mini-kit hunting). Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Find our host page on Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use. TIME STAMPS: 3:54—Dates and ticket sales announced for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 43:53—LEGO Star Wars is back!! Anyone else freaking out?

EPISODE #3. Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week's friend of the force: Markus Lemma (@LemmaMarkus). We dive into the new gameplay demo of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order from E3 2019's EA Play event, break down the Game Informer article detailing more about the upcoming video game (releasing on November 15), and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from EA when it comes to making Star Wars video games. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Find our host page on Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

EPISODE #2. Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week's friend of the force: Markus Lemma (@LemmaMarkus). We celebrate Kathleen Kennedy's birthday and theorize about Kylo's new helmet in The Rise of Skywalker. Later, we sit down one-one-one with Markus for our "From A Certain Point of View" segment to discuss how his entry point into the Star Wars universe started with the Star Wars Episode 1: Racer video game. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Find our host page on Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.

EPISODE #1. Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week's friend of the force: Markus Lemma (@LemmaMarkus). We discuss how much we'll cry when we visit Galaxy's Edge, speculate about the new Rise of Skywalker Vanity Fair photos, and campaign for #MakeSolo2Happen. Want to become a Friend of the Force? Twitter: @FriendsOfForce | @bradwhipple Instagram: @FriendsOfTheForce Find our host page on Anchor Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.