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WHAT THE FORCE ? A Star Wars Show

WHAT THE FORCE ? A Star Wars Show
Star Wars
The Acolyte
Bad Batch
Andor
The Bad Batch
Skeleton Crew
Mythology
Osha
Jedi
Clone Wars
Omega
Patriarchy
Oshamir
May
Mon Mothma
Ben Solo
Rey
Darth Maul
Star Wars: Visions
The Force

Meta Mythic Media

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes355Founded8 years ago
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TV & FilmEducationSelf-Improvement

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Latest Episodes

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (bsky.app/profile/mariecgould.bsky.social) and her whole family for a Once Upon a Time in the Outer Rim full spoiler discussion of the Star Wars Movie The Mandalorian & Grogu.

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Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and guest for this episode Katie (@poehotdameron) to talk about the Disney+ show Maul: Shadow Lord.

Life Archetypes (Shadow Aggressive, Passive and positive change)

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Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and guest for this episode Katie (@poehotdameron) to talk about the Disney+ show Maul: Shadow Lord.

Thigh Wounds – The Healing Integrity of Love

Life Archetypes (Shadow Aggressive, Passive and positiv... more

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and guest for this episode Katie (@poehotdameron) to talk about the Disney+ show Maul: Shadow Lord.

Life Archetypes (Shadow Aggressive, Passive and positive change)

KM Weilands SITE: www.helpi... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Horne
Guest co-host
Episode: Maul Shadow Lord: Chapter 3 & 4 (Season 1)
Steve Ellerhoff
Author of 'Jung and Star Wars: A Contemporary Mythology'
Episode: REYLO = Alchemical Union (Jung & Star Wars)
Dr. Krista Noble
Author of 'One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars'
Episode: One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars with Krista Noble
Ryan Looney
Published feature writer on Collider and a friend of the show.
Collider
Episode: Blindness as Disability in Star Wars
Laurie Kirwan-Ashman
Screenwriter and Star Wars fan media creator
Episode: The Acolyte: OSHAMIR Discussion
Arezou Amin
Managing editor and host of Geeky Waffle, with bylines at Star Wars Insider
Geeky Waffle
Episode: Bad Batch Season 3 Hype!

Hosts

Marie-Claire Gould
Host of What The Force? A Star Wars Show; frequent host with emphasis on mythic and psychological analysis.
Katie Horne
Co-host frequently contributing insights and guest analysis, with a focus on psychology-forward discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 446 ratings
  • Fantastic pod

    Grateful to have found such a cool pod! The series on The Acolyte literally caused me to change my thinking on Jungian psychology. Deeply intellectually engaging discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lovelyfatty_
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    This is a dynamic and engaging podcast that goes deeply into the mythological themes of Star Wars. A great resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KristaNoble
    United States2 years ago
  • BDS Disney

    The host continues to discuss a Disney-owned franchise (and presumably still pays for the Disney+) without acknowledging Disney’s complicity in Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people. #BDSDisney

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mr. Nod
    United States2 years ago
  • She is AMAZING / He can be very annoying

    Found this podcast because I recently watched Andor and was looking for meaningful analysis of it. Marie-Claire’s perspective in this podcast is fantastic and made me think about the show in new ways. The big problem I have is Alex. He often seems unprepared, does not remember vital details, and is barely keeping up as is evidenced by his verbal crutches of constantly repeating “like,” “you know,” and, “whatever.” I struggle with him only because her insights are so strong.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dknyc425
    United States3 years ago
  • Biased and Blinkered.

    Was looking for a podcast that was free from gatekeeping and had some positivity towards the Sequel Trilogy. But was extremely turned off by the tone and the especially the review of TROS which was less an intelligent critique. Than two hours Of OH MY GOD histrionics. There is no critique of the film based on what is there, just the fac

    t that their narrative choices were not followed.It really makes Girls With Sabers on YouTube look like PHD candidates. Hard pass on this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    veronicadiall
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Praise for emotional and educational value of discussions
Highly appreciates the mythic and psychological lens on Star Wars
Fans view episodes as essential for deep Star Wars understanding
A few critics seek less focus on real-world politics in favor of in-universe discussion
Listeners often praise episode depth and guest variety
Strong endorsements for the host's storytelling and passion
Overall, feedback highlights quality analysis and engaging hosts
Audience enjoys accessible yet rigorous analysis and inclusive perspectives
Guests and hosts bring thoughtful, nerdy depth to episodes
Some reviews call out perceived interruptions or pacing in talks

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#94
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Hunt for Ben Solo Continues…
Q: What do you think will happen next for Ben Solo?
I think they will use the ideas from The Hunt for Ben Solo to bring him back as part of a bigger story.
The Hunt for Ben Solo Continues…
Q: Where were you when you heard this?
I was in disbelief and flabbergasted by the news about Ben Solo potentially returning.
Skeleton Crew: Ep 4
Q: How do you see the kids' dynamics evolving?
The dynamics reflect typical group hierarchies, with Fern as the alpha and KB as the beta, which creates interesting interactions among the kids.
One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars with Krista Noble
Q: What is the most important insight that your book can provide on Star Wars?
The insights revolve around universal truths of life, connectedness to all things, and the purposefulness of life, highlighting that characters' journeys reflect deep meaningful principles.
Bad Batch Report | S3 E 1, 2 & 3
Q: What are the shadows in Shadows of Tantus?
The shadows are metaphorical, representing the spiritual death characters experience until they can come into the light.

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