We’re just saying.

They could have called the Andor show something cool like “Fulcrum” or “Underworld: The Rebellion.” 

But they went with “Andor” and now we can’t stop hearing “and/or” so here’s hoping for a late-in-the-game title change so it doesn’t sound like they named the show after a conjunction =/

In Episode 62, hosts Alyce and Laura pour a few glasses of wine and catch* up on the last three weeks of Bad Batch episodes and recent news and dominate this sh*t in Star Wars trivia.

• Getting up to speed on the Cassian Andor series, and/or where were we when all of this news happened? Most of the casting leaks seem like givens so far. Who are they missing? Who do you hope to see in the upcoming Disney+ series?
• Boba Fett is done filming. So can we haz it now, plz?
• KENOBI WATCH! Kenobi in a Robe-y. Alyce’s bae was spotted strolling through the set in England in a trash bag. Discuss.
• Recap on Tap! The Bad Batch! We’ve got quickie recaps on Episodes 6 and 7, then a more in-depth discussion on Episode 8: Reunion. Disarming tests, Star Wars popcorn and how the Jeff Goldblum planet from Thor: Ragnarok is the window to an MCU-Star Wars crossover. 
• Look for our next episode on July 13 as we continue our Summer Hours! Go live that vaccine life!

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Keep an eye out for tickets to the Schmoedown Collision on Saturday, July 31 (sorry we had the wrong date before!) to see Laura take on the reigning champion, Andrew Dimalanta
• Catch Laura on The Geek Buddies reviews of the Bad Batch

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 61, hosts Alyce and Laura celebrate* Clink, Muchi and being only 8 episodes away from Episode 69. HEY OH! 

• There’s only one right way to make a mimosa and it involves and eye dropper 
• Is a Han Solo Disney+ series in the works?
• Broken trumpets and small hands
• Is Rangers of the Republic axed or is it just clickbait? Or do we all need to go outside?
• JJ Abrams uses his words in an interview, but to what avail? 
• Boy oh boy are we behind on reading. But that didn't stop us from checking out a new excerpt from the upcoming Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott picks up where Light of the Jedi left off with Bell Zettifar
• Recap on Tap: The Bad Batch. A quick section on episode 4, “Cornered,” then we dive into a more thorough review/recap of episode 5, “Rampage.”

Do you want to see a Han Solo show? What kind of crazy hijinks and adorable creatures will we see in the rest of The Bad Batch season 1? Did Ody Mandrell ever visit Ord Mantell? Shoot us an email and let us know, or just say hello, at [email protected]! 

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Laura and Rocha discuss the galaxy’s favorite Grand Moff, Wilhuff Tarkin, in the May 26 episode of The Jedi Way
• Geek Buddies reviews Episode 4 and Episode 5 of The Bad Batch
• Tim Sim interviews Laura on The Insight Overtime
• The Schmoedown Throwdown featuring Laura competing in the Star Wars Championship is happening on Saturday, July 10! We’ll post a link when the tickets go on sale

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Hey there, Maxxonistas! It’s Episode 60 of Force Toast and hosts Alyce and Laura recap* all that big Star Wars news we got on May the Fourth except OH WAIT, WE DIDN’T GET ANY. 

• Star Wars Celebration 2022 has new dates. Again. Worried about masks, cosplay and travel? Why you shouldn’t panic yet.
• KENOBI WATCH. What’s this about a new Obi-Wan costume? Maybe that means no costume? Maybe the new costume is his birthday suit? A girl can dream. 
• We haven’t seen (heard) the last of Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars animation (via EW). Also look at this video of Hayden Christensen imitating Matt Lanter’s Anakin. It will mess with your mind.
• This high-end, adults-only Star Wars bar sounds awesome, if only it weren’t on a nasty, ocean-polluting cruise
• You can now read the prologue of Cavan Scott’s upcoming novel, Star Wars The High Republic: The Rising Storm (via starwars.com). We kind of loved it.
• Super mature hand gestures
• Friend dates and friend-iversaries 
• Release dates for the next three Star Wars films. Though maybe don’t get attached - there’s always a chance they could change. 
• Dee Bradley Baker talks to Entertainment Tonight about Star Wars: The Bad Batch
• RECAP ON TAP: The Bad Batch. A quick section on episode 2, “Cut and Run,” then we dive into a more thorough review/recap of episode 3, “Replacements.”

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• John Rocha and Laura revisit Rogue One to discuss why it’s simply amazing on The Jedi Way
• Laura joins The Geek Buddies to review The Bad Batch episode 3, “Replacements” 
• Stay tuned to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel for a new episode of The Jedi Way on the Grand Moff himself, Wilhuff Tarkin

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

What do we have here? A wee, little premiere of the newest Star Wars animated series? Why, yes! And just in time for Force Toast Tuesday, you love to see it.

So, before we get into it:

~ HEAR YE, HEAR YE! BIG, BAD SPOILER WARNING FOR THE BAD BATCH, EPISODE 1 ~

Hosts Alyce and Laura recap* the special May the Fourth premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch! The episode, entitled Aftermath, made its 70-minute debut on Disney+ and, in a nutshell, we LOVED it! 

• The Bad Batch and how it connects to Star Wars Rebels, comics, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) film, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and more
• Crosshair is a sneaky dickens
• Omega is adorable and if anything ever happens to her, WE RIDE AT DAWN
• The Kaminoans need to tone it down
• Really bad impressions of F[redacted], Palps and Lando. 
• On Wednesdays, we wear dirt
• The mess hall scene is here to help you relive your nightmares about your high school cafeteria
• Cars are too advanced now. Back in OUR day, we had to download Nelly songs onto a CD if we wanted to rock out to Ride Wit Me.
• Shock troopers are d*cks
• Gen Z is going to commandeer your old middle school gym clothes and make it fashion!
• If anything happens to Lula, please see bullet point 3 above
• We can’t talk about Star Wars without putting on our tin foils hats and speculating
• Put on your big boy pants, friends. We’ve got some early Friday mornings ahead of us this summer!

Join the conversation! What did you think about the first episode? We want to hear from you so tweet or email us and share your thoughts on the opening scenes, overall story, characters, music, design, animation, etc.!

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Alright, enough of this nonsense. Education is important so you all are going to learn some valuable lessons in this episode. Like how the Titanic was real and how to keep your horny toy poodle in check when he keeps knocking up all the bitches.

In Episode 59, hosts Alyce and Laura crack* open a glass of Pink Milk, pull up a chair and try to make sense of all the Star Wars happenings over the last two weeks.

• As they say in Mary Poppins, VOTES FOR WOMEN! Our listeners nominated us for Your Money Geek’s Star Wars Podcasts Awards. Help us get to the Top 10 by voting here!
• Alyce is healed and Laura is stoned and all is right with the world
• Release the Abrams cut? How about no, you crazy Dutch bastard! (via Reddit)
• No seriously, please don’t make that available anywhere
• It’s NOT a PHASE, MOM! This is who I AM! The High Republic, Phase I, Wave II is coming soon! What we’re excited about in this starwars.com article
• Titanic is old. The movie and, you know, the boat. This blows Laura’s mind. 
• Mark your calendar, loser, it’s not like you’re doing anything else. There’s a virtual book launch event coming up and it’s not your mama’s Zoom meeting! Tune in April 29 for a conversation with Del Rey editor Tom Hoeler and author Timothy Zahn about Zahn’s new book, Star Wars Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good. Get a ticket here or upgrade that shiz to get an autograph from Zahn!
• Recap on Tap! Laura shares some thoughts on Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003-2005)
• A message from Maggie: long time listener, first time emailer with a helpful tip you can find on Youtini.com 
• We just knocked that Trivial Pursuit trivs out of the park! Yep. Try not to be jealous. 

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Vote for Force Toast in the Top 10 Star Wars Podcasts on yourmoneygeek.com!
• On the April 16 livestream of Pink Milk After Dark, Alyce discussed Attack of the Clones (her favorite!) with Mark, Bryan and Emma. Watch it on YouTube here or catch the audio stream on Apple!
• On the April 15 episode of The Jedi Way, hosts John Rocha and Laura Kelly dive head first in the weird world of the 2003-2005 animated series, Star Wars: Clone Wars
• Star Wars timelines on Youtini.com , per our friend Maggie

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Strap on, kid! No, that’s wrong. Like really wrong. Gross. Let’s start over.

Strap IN, kid! It’s Episode 58 of Force Toast! Hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* how many heads Kumail Nanjiani will have in the Kenobi show and learn the real name of those dancing balloon thingies you see at car dealerships. 

• Alyce is a sad, sick baby.
• This episode is brought to you by Kellogg’s Stragecraftios! Those great flakes from Kellogg’s have a secret, you know! Toasted and frosted for the filmmaker on the go! Stragecraftios are part of a balanced breakfast (or they would be, if they were a real product).
• Air Dancers, Sky Dancers and Skywalkers, oh my!
• The title of the third and final novel in the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy is revealed and you can pre-order that shiz now, babies!
• Cavan Scott has been a very busy boy and we’re not mad about it
• Kenobi Watch! Bae turned 50 the other day AND we got a surprise cast announcement last week and we have questions!
• Kenobi Watch musical interlude courtesy of this sausome video
• Recap on Tap! The Bad Batch trailer is here. There’s a kiddo. Crosshair is sus. Sniper holes. Let’s discuss.
• Clone Trooper trivia, courtesy of Sylvia
• Karabast! Bryan Ward made Laura into a Star Wars Rebels character!

Do you have thoughts on The Bad Batch trailer? Any theories? Join the conversation and let us know what you think!

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Alyce joined Josh for an episode of Star Wars Spelt Out on March 24!
• The most recent episode of The Jedi Way was LIVE on March 31. Laura and John discussed Obi-Wan Kenobi’s journey, the Kenobi cast announcement and the Bad Batch trailer.
• We made Solo 2 happen! Solo 2: An A.I. Story Part 2 aired March 27 at 6pm CT and it’s bigger, sillier and even more not NSFW-er! Watch the most recent addition to The Banthaverse now!
• Exciting news! Laura is returning to The Geek Buddies on John Rocha’s YouTube channel to review episodes of The Bad Batch! Follow the show on twitter for updates and schedule: @Geek_Buddies

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Hear ye, hear ye! We are the Toast of the Force and we bring you the good word of timesheets and Tim Tams! 

In Episode 57, hosts Alyce and Laura have written* a jingle for the COVID-19 vaccine and if anyone steals it, we’re gonna come for your as$. We’re lookin at you, Lil John!

• You can change up a lot of things. But you best not touch The Magic School Bus.
• This show was recorded in front of a live studio audience in Paris. Kind of. Actually no, it wasn’t.
• Let’s discuss the March 19 Schmoedown Throwdown Star Wars Match! It was a PPV so if you haven’t seen it and want to avoid spoilers, skip 11:50-15:30.
• Del Rey announced an update on The Mandalorian original novel and visual guide
• Old school Star Wars content coming soon to Disney+
• Sexist Star Wars fans on the Disney stockholder call can mean only one thing: invasion.  Bob Chapek claps back (politely).
• Alyce’s future husband, aka Ewan McGregor, is turning 50 and we have a plan to help him celebrate.
• Listener Solo shares spoiler-free thoughts on Star Wars: Victory’s Price.
• Recap on Tap! Our discussion on Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland includes SPOILERS! If you want to avoid, skip 36:00-47:40.
• We asked our listeners for questions and they delivered! Dealing with trolls, recruiting pilots for our fighter squadrons, favorite minor characters, and crowning the in-universe trivia champion. Thank you so much to everyone who wrote in!

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Appeared last night on Late Night with Gucci and Kaiser on The Gucciverse YouTube channel, discussed the March 19 Throwdown  Damon v Dimalanta match, Star Wars, and were just shooting the shit for an hour.
• March 12 episode of The Jedi Way was all about droids in Star Wars. The many purposes they serve in the galaxy, who are favorites are and why.
• We made Solo 2 happen! Solo 2: An A.I. Story Part 1 aired March 13 at 5pm CT and it has everything! Droid fondling, sexy fighting and belly button kissing! (Heads up, NSFW)
• Mark your calendar for Solo 2: An A.I. Story Part 2! Watch it LIVE on Saturday, March 27 at 5pm CT!

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

No YOU’VE got eye problems! No, not you, Kelly Marie Tran. You’re perfect. Charles Soule too. Both of you: don’t ever change. 

In Episode 56, hosts Alyce and Laura enjoy* another successful edition of Kenobi Watch™, take a small leap into the world of Marvel and catch up on the latest Star Wars news!

• KENOBI WATCH. Is Ewan going to be in Andor? How? Why? When? Here? Why? Doesn’t matter, we’re here for it. (via The Illuminerdi)
• Speculating about Indira Varma’s rumored role in the Kenobi series (via Deadline)
• Marcia Lucas’ contributions to Lucasfilm projects, especially the Star Wars Original Trilogy (via SFGate.com)
• F*ck trolls. That’s all.
• We stan Kelly Marie Tran. She’s out here LIVING. HER. BEST. LIFE. and it sounds like she’s the best person and we just want to hug her (while masked). (NY Times, The Hollywood Reporter)
• There’s a new Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good excerpt on starwars.com and our bodies are ready.
• Star Wars: Victory’s Price is out now! Have you started reading? Let us know what you think (but keep it spoiler free, please).
• This isn’t a Marvel/MCU show. But for a few minutes, we’re going to pretend. No spoilers for Wandavision.
• Recap on Tap! Laura finally finished Star Wars: Light of the Jedi so we can finally talk about it in all of its gilded glory! Light of the Jedi Spoilers from 40:15-58:15.
• A voicemail from friend of the show, Andrew Fantasia from the Rebel Scum Podcast Network, who does a strangely good Obi-wan impression, believe it or not.

Get involved in the conversation! What do you think about the Kenobi news? What books are you most looking forward to? Shoot us a tweet or send us an email and let us know!

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Alyce and Laura on the February 28 episode of Podcast of the Whills on YouTube
• John Rocha and Laura catch up on news on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way on YouTube
• Star Wars #1 Contender Schmoedown match Laura Kelly vs Mollie Damon is now on YouTube so you can watch for free! 
• Laura joins Andres Cabrera and Emmy Fyffe for Rebels talk on First Cut’s Sabaac the Block on February 23

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

It’s Episode Schfifty Five! And as always, this is going to be a very deep and serious show. No silliness to be had here. Move along, move along. 

LOL JK hosts Alyce and Laura share* their thoughts on the most recent Star Wars news, try to remember books they can’t remember and speculate about what Swol Obi-Wan is gonna be up to in the Kenobi show.

• In the spring (aka 15 degree weather in Chicago), we drink rosé.
• Schmoedown Spoiler Warning for the Laura Kelly v Mollie Damon Pay Per View match that aired on February 19, 2021. If you have not watched the match and don’t want to know the result, skip 6:30-9:00. 
• Did you miss the Schmoedown Throwdown? Purchase a ticket for a link here!
• Pay heed, all who enter The Banthaverse! Star Wars Episode X Written by A.I. Part 2 aired live on YouTube on February 20, 2021. Get caught up on Episode X Part 1, then check out Part 2 here
• Have you heard? The Banthaverse is making Solo 2 happen! Laura is set to play Qi’ra and Bib Fortuna so don’t miss the live broadcast on YouTube on Saturday, February 27.
• We have to talk about Gina Carano and why Lucasfilm’s recent statements and attitude make us optimistic about the future.
• Sariah Wilson shares interesting details from conversations with Rian Johnson and Daisy Ridley in a series of tweets, including that Rian Johnson’s Star Wars trilogy is still happening and what it was like for Daisy Ridley filming those Exegol scenes in The Rise of Skywalker. 
• E.K. Johnston is writing a third Padmé novel! Queen’s Hope is out November 2, 2021 and we are excited!
• Kenobi interlude? More like Kenobi interLUBE. lol ew anyway, Alyce has an update on Kenobi Watch
• Remember when we said we would just talk about Bridesmaids (2011) for this whole episode? Well we didn’t, but we did talk about it for a part of the episode.

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Laura’s appearance on The Ultimate Schmoedown Aftershow on February 20
• Alyce and Laura will make an appearance on Podcast of the Whills LIVE on Sunday, February 28 at 8:30 pm CT

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Website: forcetoastpod.com

*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Have you heard the good word? Our wee lil podcast is 2 years old! What? How? How did we get here? What even is this? Who are you? 

In Episode 54, hosts Alyce and Laura have so much to celebrate* on this lovely Pod-iversary! Plus they’ve got really fun projects and guest appearances coming up that you won’t want to miss! 

• We’re at 1,960 Twitter followers. If you’re not following us yet, please go follow @forcetoastpod and get us to 2,000!
• Wanna watch Laura take down Mollie Damon in the Star Wars #1 Contender Schmoedown match on February 19? Get your tickets to the LIVE event here!
• Star Wars Episode X written by A.I. Part 1 featuring Alyce! Watch it, like it, subscribe to the channel! Don’t miss part 2 or BBMCo’s next A.I. project because they’re Making Solo 2 Happen!
• New directors announced for the upcoming Disney+ series, “Andor,” (via Discussing Film)
• Discussing the news stories that came out of This Week in Star Wars on YouTube
• Getting excited for the final book in the Alphabet Squadron series? There’s a new excerpt available on StarWars.com
• New rumors about who may show up in the upcoming Book of Boba Fett series on Disney+ (via LRM Online)
• What happens when you ask a Star Wars superfan a simple question about Star Wars Rebels
• Alyce shares more on Star Wars: Into the Dark and keeps it spoiler-free! But if you’d still prefer to avoid it, skip 31:40-39:00
• We got some answers from last episode’s Legends prompt
• Emails and crazy awesome trivia from friends of the show. Thank you to everyone who wrote/called in! 
• If Alyce competed in the Schmoedown, what would her nickname be? Send us your ideas! Tweet us, DM us or email at [email protected]

Helpful links referenced in this episode:

• Did you see that A.V. Club did a write up on Blue Bantha Milk Co.’s Star Wars Episode X written by A.I.?

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*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!