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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
Saw Gerrera
Revenge Of the Sith
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 monthlyEpisodes332Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In the spirit of Halloween this past weekend, Kiersten White joins us to discuss her newest middle-grade horror novel STAR WARS: HIDING FROM THE DARK, which follows Bia Rovyno on the run from the Empire. We highlight Kiersten's beginnings as a Star W... more

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Ding dong, pookie! Today we're joined by actor Richard Summers-Calvert, who voices the latest Star Wars sensation Biddy Blas in the GALACTIC RACER video game. We discuss how Richard has been navigating the last two weeks of Biddy Blas internet mania,... more

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Lock S-foils in attack position! We're joined live at New York Comic Con by historian and author Dr. Chris Kempshall to discuss his newest in-universe book, “Star Wars: Star Pilots: A History of Space Combat.” Why was Wedge Antilles the perfect narra... more

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If you continue to fight, what will you become? This week, we're taking a deep-dive into STAR WARS: EGDE OF THE ABYSS by Rebecca Roanhorse, which is the second book in the Reign of the Empire trilogy. Can Saw Gerrera outrun the grief and ghosts of hi... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Summers-Calvert
Actor, voice artist, filmmaker, writer and professional wrestler
Episode: The Voice of Biddy Blas: Interview with Richard Summers-Calvert
Chris Kempshall
Public historian and author specializing in warfare and modern media representations of history
Episode: Interview with Dr. Chris Kempshall on “Star Pilots: A History of Space Combat”
Tom Hoeler
Editorial director at Random House Worlds
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Episode: ‘Reign of the Empire’ Hype Train: Editorial Insights with Tom Hoeler
Madeleine Roux
Author of Star Wars Legacy (Random House Worlds); writer of IP-backed fiction
Random House Worlds
Episode: Interview with Madeleine Roux on “STAR WARS: LEGACY”
Kenji Kamiyama
Supervising director of The Ninth Jedi
Star Wars Visions team
Episode: The Ninth Jedi Roundtable Interview (Kenji Kamiyama, Shunsuke Tada, & Hitoshi Ito)
Shunsuke Tada
Director of The Ninth Jedi
Star Wars Visions team
Episode: The Ninth Jedi Roundtable Interview (Kenji Kamiyama, Shunsuke Tada, & Hitoshi Ito)
Hitoshi Ito
Producer of The Ninth Jedi
Star Wars Visions team
Episode: The Ninth Jedi Roundtable Interview (Kenji Kamiyama, Shunsuke Tada, & Hitoshi Ito)
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”

Hosts

Brad
Host of Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast
Sarah
Co-host of Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 279 ratings
  • Positive Star Wars show

    It’s rare on the Internet in 2026, to find people that just wanna talk about the joys of something they like

    that’s what we get with this podcast they love star wars, want to talk about Star Wars. And they want to talk about all aspects, the books TV show everything

    A good listen for a Star Wars fan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDay2470
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 States3 years ago

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The hosts' chemistry and depth of knowledge shine through, with engaging interviews and discussions.
Guests and topics are described as informative, fun, and accessible, making complex lore approachable.
Listeners praise the show's positive,joyful approach to Star Wars and its broad coverage across books, shows, and films.
Production quality and thoughtful, fan-friendly analysis are repeatedly highlighted in reviews.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Interview with Dr. Chris Kempshall on “Star Pilots: A History of Space Combat”
Q: What makes Wedge the perfect candidate to see the life of a star pilot through his eyes and the eyes of readers?
Kempshall describes Wedge as an accomplished pilot who remains, in many ways, an ordinary person. His direct experience of major events and his perspective on other pilots make him a credible narrator for their accounts.
Interview with Dr. Chris Kempshall on “Star Pilots: A History of Space Combat”
Q: What inspired the idea for Star Pilots, and was this a part of Star Wars you wanted to explore after The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire?
Kempshall and his editor wanted to write a soldier's history focused on individual pilots, inspired in part by their love of the X-Wing and TIE Fighter games. The approach let them explore the Galactic Civil War from the ground up.
The Voice of Biddy Blas: Interview with Richard Summers-Calvert
Q: What was your audition process like? And did you know that you would be joining a Star Wars project? Or at what point did you find out that it was Star Wars?
He auditioned for a small, irritable character called Rager, choosing a high-pitched voice despite his naturally deep voice. He learned the role was Star Wars shortly before his first recording session, where he also discovered he would speak Huttese.
The Voice of Biddy Blas: Interview with Richard Summers-Calvert
Q: What was the moment like when you first realized that Biddy Blas broke containment, like came out of just the people who were playing the game casually and became kind of a Star Wars icon, if you will?
He first noticed the character's reach when relatives who rarely use social media contacted him about seeing Biddy everywhere, then when BBC News invited him for an interview.
Interview with Madeleine Roux on “STAR WARS: LEGACY”
Q: What was most important for you to capture about the Rey and Leia relationship in this time period?
I focused on going small and internal, using the novel as a tool to dive into Rey's psychology and to show why their bond feels earned through hard conversations and shared growth in the wake of their previous films.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Star Wars across all media, blending enthusiastic, accessible discussions with thoughtful analyses of books, TV, films, and publishing. Hosts Brad and Sarah curate deep dives, interviews, and roundtable-style conversations that explore storytelling craft, franchise lore, and fan culture, often weaving in production context and cross-media connections. Notable strengths include a warm, collaborative host dynamic, a willingness to cover a broad range of Star Wars topics—from High Republic book discussions to Mandalorian coverage and big interviews—and a frequent emphasis on positive fandom and constructive critique. For potential listeners, the podcast offers lively, well-researched conversations with ample guest-driven c... more

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1. Richard Summers-Calvert
2. Chris Kempshall
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4. Madeleine Roux
5. Kenji Kamiyama
6. Shunsuke Tada
7. Hitoshi Ito
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