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Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast

Star Wars
Star Wars
Skeleton Crew
The Bad Batch
The Acolyte
The Mandalorian
Andor
Clone Wars
Ahsoka
Mandalorian
Disney
Return Of the Jedi
Mark Hamill
George Lucas
Ahsoka Tano
Kathleen Kennedy
Darth Maul
Lucasfilm
Pirates
Daisy Ridley
Acolyte

Long-running, award-winning STAR WARS program hosted by podcasting veterans Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac, Rebel Force Radio provides STAR WARS information and entertainment. From the Classic Trilogy to the prequels, sequels, streaming series, animation and more, Rebel Force Radio puts you on the front lines of fandom. Featuring celebrity guests, news, opinions, comedy, reviews, contests, and more.

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We're looking ahead to Star Wars: Episode X by gathering up every rumor we could find about casting, characters and more. We check out interview highlights from Adam Driver who discussed The Hunt for Ben Solo with Rich Eisen, along with clips of Alde... more

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This week's Rebel Force Radio is coming to you LIVE and the Star Wars topics are YOURS. It's an open-phones edition of RFR, so whatever's on your mind in the galaxy far, far away, we wanted to hear it. The latest Star Wars news, a hot take, a deep-cu... more

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Todd Stashwick is an actor, writer, gamer, and Star Wars superfan. And now, Todd can be seen in VisionQuest as the bounty hunter Paladin, who was modeled after Boba Fett. Todd joins us In The Cantina to discuss the character and share stories about h... more

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Was the name (or nickname) for the antagonist in Star Wars: Starfighter revealed at NYCC 2026? Who is The Rock Pirate of Kaneen? We review the announcements from Lucasfilm Publishing's panel at the con and all the upcoming Starfighter books and comic... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Beiser
Long-time Rebel Force Radio supporter and Philadelphia ambassador
Episode: Modern Darth Vader: Best and Worst | RFR LIVE
Todd Stashwick
Actor, writer, gamer and Star Wars superfan, playing Paladin in VisionQuest
Episode: Todd Stashwick - VisionQuest's Paladin: The Boba Fett of the MCU
Rose Duignan
ILM alum, worked on Star Wars and Light and Magic promotional materials
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) / Light and Magic
Episode: Star Wars: Starfighter at NYCC | Scrib Doon!
John Goodson
ILM veteran, guest on Cantina segment
Industrial Light & Magic
Episode: Star Wars Episode X Director Revealed | ILM's John Goodson Interview
Alan Dean Foster
Legendary author, ghostwriter for George Lucas, Star Wars novelizations
Self-employed/Consultant for Star Wars projects
Episode: Crafting Star Wars History with Alan Dean Foster
Lateef Crowder Dos Santos
Stunt performer in The Mandalorian
Lucasfilm
Episode: The Mandalorians: Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder
Brendan Wayne
Actor in The Mandalorian, in-suit performer
Lucasfilm/The Mandalorian
Episode: The Mandalorians: Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder
Shawn Levy
Director/Producer involved with Star Wars Starfighter
20th Century Studios / Star Wars Starfighter
Episode: Inside The Lawless Galaxy of Star Wars: Starfighter
Jonathan Tropper
Writer of Star Wars Starfighter
Star Wars Starfighter
Episode: Inside The Lawless Galaxy of Star Wars: Starfighter

Hosts

Jason Swank
Host of Rebel Force Radio, Rebel Force Radio
Jimmy Mac
Co-host, Host of Rebel Force Radio

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • 3 stars.

    Been a fan since it was Jason and Pete. Meaning 2006 or mid 2007.

    But fell off. Tried to come back and hearing Jason and Jimmy complain about “woke” broke my heart.

    But I still dip back in once in a while. I think its more my relationship with star wars changed when disney bought it. Its tough to get excited when disney is pumping it out all the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Salasarus wrecked
    United States3 months ago
  • Too many commercials, didn’t get to main content

    Way too many commercials - not just at the beginning (I could live with that) but then another commercial break about 25 minutes in and 4-5 more commercials. Also, this was the episode about Straighter rumors, and 40 minutes into the podcast and there was nothing about Straighter, which the name of the podcast led me to believe was the main subject. I won’t give this podcast another try.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Didn’t like the podcast
    United States4 months ago
  • Good podcast

    This is a good podcast, and it’s been going since 2013. I would recommend giving it a listen. The Hosts are entertaining,and covers relevant things as they happen, but the episodes are very long. Overall, Good show!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PeakStarWars
    Canada4 months ago
  • Perfect for all Star Wars fans!

    Listening to Jason and Jimmy is such a comfort thing - it’s like listening to a couple uncles talk about the Wars in a fashion I was brought up in. It’s separate from the way media is discussed on most public forums and as a young kid in my 20’s, it’s such a relief there’s still people that care like these guys. Been listening since 2019 and a Patreon member since 2023 (best idea I’ve ever had). As a Midwest guy, I feel right at home. Cheers guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan from Terradise
    United States7 months ago
  • RFR #1

    I’ve been listening since 2019. Great show, great guys, and great community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike from Manteno
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate knowledgeable guests and expert takes on Star Wars lore and memorabilia.
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The show has a strong community and long-running host chemistry, which keeps longtime fans engaged.
Feedback shows a mix of praise for consistency and critiques regarding pacing and balance between discussion and commercials.
Episodes can be very long with lots of tangents, which some listeners enjoy and others find off-topic.

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Modern Darth Vader: Best and Worst | RFR LIVE
Q: Why can't we get the good EU stories in animation form?
The caller argues that adaptations could reach Expanded Universe fans with relatively low production costs. The hosts agree there is an underserved audience and say stories could be adapted outside current canon, while recognizing that not every old story merits a new version.
Modern Darth Vader: Best and Worst | RFR LIVE
Q: Do you think there's a chance that he, as opposed to coming up with the Kathleen Kennedy world of, make a Taika Waititi film, make a Patty Jennings film, whatever the hell the names were, do you think there's more willingness of him to pull on the Legends that's shown that people like?
The hosts think Dave Filoni is a strong advocate for incorporating selected Expanded Universe characters and ideas, while noting that his priority is also to establish a more consistent direction for future Star Wars storytelling.
Todd Stashwick - VisionQuest's Paladin: The Boba Fett of the MCU
Q: What makes the Star Trek and Star Wars fan communities different from each other?
Stashwick describes both as passionate and often generational, with fans sharing deep family connections to the stories. He says he has more direct experience with those communities than with Marvel fandom so far.
Todd Stashwick - VisionQuest's Paladin: The Boba Fett of the MCU
Q: Was the description of Paladin as the Boba Fett of the Marvel Universe just PR, or was it based on a conversation?
Stashwick says Paladin is a relentless bounty hunter who follows a code and belongs to a tradition of paladins, giving him similarities to Boba Fett and Mandalorians.
Star Wars Episode X Director Revealed | ILM's John Goodson Interview
Q: Who is your favorite Star Wars character?
Probably Darth Vader. The look, the breathing, and the presence make him one of the coolest characters ever created for cinema.

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