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Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

Friends of the Force
Star Wars
Andor
The Acolyte
High Republic
The High Republic
Mon Mothma
The Bad Batch
Rogue One
Revenge Of the Sith
Saw Gerrera
Lucasfilm
Temptation Of the Force
Jedi
Kylo Ren
Cassian Andor
Rey
Vernestra Rowe
Luthen
Animation
Elzar Mann

Friends of the Force is a fan podcast dedicated to finding joy within the Star Wars fandom. Hosts Brad and Sarah invite listeners to their weekly in-depth discussions featuring film, television, publishing, interviews, and other niche topics that you can only find in a galaxy far, far away. We strike a balance between boundless enthusiasm and thoughtful exploration of the larger-than-life themes t... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes323Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

It's been three weeks since ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ released in theaters, and it's been the topic of much discussion as the summer movie season kicks off. How is the first Star Wars movie in seven years performing, why are indie horror films domi... more

Star Wars is finally back in theaters! On today's episode, we're reviewing ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ after our first viewing together including our overall thoughts, what worked, what didn't, and other personal highlights.

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Star Wars on the big screen? This is the way, indeed! With ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ finally hitting theaters this week, Brad and Sarah preview what to expect with the help of Candace from The Geeky Waffle. Join us as we discuss Din and Grogu's jum... more

Our coverage of Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord concludes with us absolutely losing our minds over the the season one finale of both "Chapter 9: Strange Allies" and "Chapter 10: The Dark Lord." We discuss the narrative impact of including Darth Vader, ... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Chen
Author
Episode: Interview with Mike Chen on “Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon”
Kwame Mbalia
New York Times bestselling author and publisher, recently released the book 'The Last Order'.
Author
Episode: Interview with Kwame Mbalia: Author of “Star Wars: The Last Order”
Gaten Matarazzo
Actor known for his role in Stranger Things, voices Sig in Rebuild the Galaxy.
LEGO Star Wars
Episode: Interview with the Cast & Creators of LEGO STAR WARS: PIECES OF THE PAST
Tony Revolori
Actor known for his role in Spider-Man, voices Dev in Rebuild the Galaxy.
LEGO Star Wars
Episode: Interview with the Cast & Creators of LEGO STAR WARS: PIECES OF THE PAST
Dan Hernandez
Writer and executive producer of Rebuild the Galaxy.
LEGO Star Wars
Episode: Interview with the Cast & Creators of LEGO STAR WARS: PIECES OF THE PAST
Benji Samit
Executive producer and writer for Rebuild the Galaxy.
LEGO Star Wars
Episode: Interview with the Cast & Creators of LEGO STAR WARS: PIECES OF THE PAST
Lamar Giles
Author of Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel
Random House Worlds
Episode: Interview with Lamar Giles: Author of “Sanctuary (A Bad Batch Novel)”
Margit Pfeiffer
Supervising sound editor who worked on both seasons of Andor.
Skywalker Sound
Episode: Interview with Margit Pfeiffer on ANDOR’s Sound Design
Amy Ratcliffe
Author of 'Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy'
Chronicle Books
Episode: Interview with Amy Ratcliffe on “Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy” (Updated Edition)

Hosts

Brad
Host; regular presenter and co-host on Friends of the Force, often guiding discussions and interviews
Sarah
Co-host and regular presenter; drives conversations with enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Star Wars lore

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 277 ratings
  • A Great Star Wars Podcast

    Very Fun Podcast filled with great discussions and deep dives & interviews. Also a really great dynamic between the hosts Brad & Sarah.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel Sotir
    United States2 years ago
  • These two!!!!!

    I love the humor they inject into their show. They’re a fun time and a lot of podcasters for Star Wars take themselves too seriously. Sarah and Brad are super knowledgeable and enthusiastic and everything they put out is an easy listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mantret
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Star Wars podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    fanofshield
    2 years ago
  • #eggtalk

    I absolutely love Brad and Sarah’s take on the high republic. After searching for good discussions on Alphabet squadron, and loving their fun, entertaining and engaging conversations, I knew I had to read high republic. Now high republic is one of my favorite things in Star Wars, and something I come back to time and again. I love following Brad and Sarah’s amazing theories, and just makes me love the series and Star Wars in general that much more. Thanks for the awesome pod you guys and keep it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nerdtalk233
    United States2 years ago
  • for light & life 💫

    By far one of my favorite Star Wars podcasts! The conversations are always so interesting and are a perfect mix of analysis and humor. Also NO ONE does High Republic coverage like this pod does (seriously I’ve listened and re-listened to those eps multiple times #eggtalk). Just the perfect pod to bask in all the good that Star Wars has to offer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ERellim
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality production and a strong track record of deeper dives into new releases and lore.
Consistently positive vibe and enthusiasm that makes Star Wars approachable.
Smart, insightful book and media discussions with great chemistry between hosts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Interview with Kwame Mbalia: Author of “Star Wars: The Last Order”
Q: What was it like to return to the galaxy far, far away in writing 'The Last Order'?
Kwame shares that returning was rewarding and emphasizes the importance of writing short stories to hone his skills before diving into a full-length novel.
Interview with Kwame Mbalia: Author of “Star Wars: The Last Order”
Q: What led you to pivot to a career in writing?
Kwame discusses how writing was initially a hobby for him while he worked as a pharmaceutical metrologist, and how he later discovered the need for discipline in completing stories.
Interview with the Cast & Creators of LEGO STAR WARS: PIECES OF THE PAST
Q: How did the element of comedy play into your writing for both seasons?
Comedy comes from a place of love and is a natural part of how fans joke about Star Wars.
Interview with the Cast & Creators of LEGO STAR WARS: PIECES OF THE PAST
Q: What characters did you determine would appear in this series?
Choosing characters involved a mix of excitement for the weird edges of the Star Wars galaxy and character combinations not typically seen together.
Interview with the Cast & Creators of LEGO STAR WARS: PIECES OF THE PAST
Q: How do you hope this wild and fun story will shape new fans into the franchise?
Shows like this engage younger viewers and are essential for making them interested in the Star Wars universe.

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A warm, enthusiast-led Star Wars-focused show that blends in-depth discussions of books, TV, films, and publishing with interviews and niche angles from the broader Star Wars ecosystem. Hosts Brad and Sarah foster a joyful, thoughtful community, balancing deep analysis with approachable banter and a passion for the expansive universe. Notable moments include thoughtful High Republic coverage, cross-media tie-ins, and lively debates about new releases, making it a strong fit for listeners who want both serious analysis and fandom joy.

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1. Mike Chen
2. Kwame Mbalia
3. Gaten Matarazzo
4. Tony Revolori
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7. Lamar Giles
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