Aphra, Freemaker Adventures, Forces of Destiny and a whole lot of books. It's another episode packed with Celebration information and plenty of silliness from the kids. As always, check out the show guide on our website here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/05/10/episode-70-celebration-of-forces-of-freemaker-and-books-and-a-joke/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:30]

We did Free Comic Book day over at Paradox in Fargo with some friends this year.

We picked up the TFA comic adaptation at the comic shop. 

NEWS [7:05]

Aphra wins a contest! 

Rian Johnson had a hand in the ending of The Force Awakens because of what he wanted to do in The Last Jedi. 

CELEBRATION RECAP [13:35]

We pick up where we left off with our Celebration recap and get Amy and Emily’s final day at Celebration Orlando. Sounds like they had a whole lot of fun! 

We’re looking forward to The Freemaker Adventures, season 2. 

Forces of Destiny is coming in July!

We cover a lot of the new books that were announced at Celebration.

JOKE [50:55]

Our joke this week comes from Amy (@AmyWishman)! 

What does the Jedi temple use for protection? 

OUTRO [52:45]

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On episode 69 we have a super fun talk with patrons Alethea and her son Nolan.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]

It’s episode 68 of Children of the Force!

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Welcome to the first of at least three episodes where we defenestrate the format in order to recap all of the goodness that came out of Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Big thanks to Amy and Emily for their reporting from Celebration. We'll be hearing more from them on the next episode, too! 

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...but we're still having fun! And hey, you can listen to us while you're waiting in line for all those awesome Star Wars panels this weekend. If you're at Celebration, that is.

STAR WARSY STUFF [5:25]

The 40th Anniversary of Star Wars is being celebrated by a new book, From a Certain Point of View. Forty short stories by forty authors!

What was the Emperor’s plan for a post-Palpatine galaxy and what does it have to do with other galaxies, Thrawn, and the First Order?

JOKE [37:15]

What did Rey call the storyline she was working on about a scavenger boss who decided he’d never drive a car again?

Q&A COUNCIL [39:00]

A question from Nick from London this week: If you could bring anything from legends into canon, what or who would it be?

STUMP THE LUMP! [43:25]

I quiz the kids:

What’s the name of the planet at the beginning of Rogue One?

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...but we're still having fun! And hey, you can listen to us while you're waiting in line for all those awesome Star Wars panels this weekend. If you're at Celebration, that is.

In this episode we draw a name out of a bag and announce the winner of our Rey give-away (assuming I can find the person who wrote the review and assuming they want it). We also speculate about the contents of Celebration, hit up some news, talk about other galaxies and a whole bunch more.

STAR WARSY STUFF [5:25]

Rogue One on Blu-ray!

NEWS [11:50]

Haden Christiansen is going to be at Star Wars Celebration this weekend. We’re looking forward to what that might mean, if anything. Either way, it’s cool.

And we speculate about all the things we’re going to see at Celebration.

The 40th Anniversary of Star Wars is being celebrated by a new book, From a Certain Point of View. Forty short stories by forty authors!

And it sounds like Leia is going to be in Episode IX.

CANON NEWS [31:10]

What was the Emperor’s plan for a post-Palpatine galaxy and what does it have to do with other galaxies, Thrawn, and the First Order?

JOKE [37:15]

What did Rey call the storyline she was working on about a scavenger boss who decided he’d never drive a car again?

What’s a scout trooper’s favorite kind of instant tea?

Q&A COUNCIL [39:00]

A question from Nick from London this week: If you could bring anything from legends into canon, what or who would it be?

STUMP THE LUMP! [43:25]

I quiz the kids:

What’s the name of the planet at the beginning of Rogue One?
Who dropped the Ersos off on that planet?

OUTRO [47:20]

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Han Solo, The Last Jedi, tangents, detonators, jokes and more tangents. Hey, it's another episode of Children of the Force! 

In this Reaction Corps episode, we discuss the 20th episode of season 3 of Rebels, Twin Suns. Spoilers abound! Turn back now if you haven't seen it yet. 

In this episode, we answer a listener question, discuss a new Darth Vader comic, announce our giveaway, and more! As always, check out our website for a show guide that includes links and images to go along with the episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/03/15/episode-64-how-do-you-learn-about-jedis/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]

NEWS [13:30]

What the heck is a Bio Hexacrypt? John Boyega knows, but he isn't telling.

In this episode, we answer a listener question, discuss a new Darth Vader comic, announce our giveaway, and more! As always, check out our website for a show guide that includes links and images to go along with the episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/03/15/episode-64-how-do-you-learn-about-jedis/

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STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]

We watched Double Agent Droid, the most recent Rebels episode. It was very strange. We talk a bit about it in a spoilerish way.

Our listener, Wyatt, sent us a question, wondering how we learn about Jedi. We give him a long-winded answer!

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [9:55]

How did they make that wet flapping noise when Boss Nass shakes his jowls? Check out a visual answer on our website. 

NEWS [13:30]

What the heck is a Bio Hexacrypt? John Boyega knows, but he isn't telling.

Clone Wars is still on Netflix!

There’s a new Darth Vader comic coming out! It picks up immediately after Revenge of the Sith. So exciting!

CANON NEWS [25:30]

Some cool canon news from a cool book, Rebel Dossier by Jason Fry.

JOKE [34:25]

Nick from London sent us jokes this week:
What do you call a Wookiee's feline friend?
What do you call a relieved Wookiee?
What do you call a pair of Wookiees?
What do you call a Wookiee detective?
What do you call a Wookiee who has diarrhea?

Q&A COUNCIL [36:30]

Nick also has a question for the Question and Answer Council: If you had to be any Sith Lord (canon or legends) who would you be?

OUTRO [44:40]

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