The “Solo: A Star Wars Story” novelization hit store shelves this week and it expands the story seen in the cinema with the inclusion of deleted scenes and additional insight into the characters and plot. We review some of the highlights. Jason points out some interesting observations he picked up while watching the latest promo video for Star Wars Resistance and lets us know what he thinks of the upcoming series. Plus, the latest Episode IX news headlines and rumors, intoxicating news about Disney Parks Star Wars: Galaxy Edge, and listener voicemail gets us talking about Anakin's slavery, Finn’s “programming” and more.

RFR: September 7, 2018

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... From THE FORCE AWAKENS to ROGUE ONE to SOLO...Rebel Force Radio puts you on the front lines of fandom. Plus, plenty of CLONE WARS and REBELS too!  Featuring celebrity guests, news, opinions, comedy, reviews, contests, and more.

TV & Film

After Shows

We have a smokin’ show for you this week as we go behind-the-scenes of the KENOBI series with highlights from a recent Ewan McGregor interview. Listener Feedback has us wondering which STAR WARS characters received the most screen time and will a “Main Event” conclude THE BAD BATCH or will it come short?  Star Wars in Pop Culture spotlights the comedy of SCTV. Plus, Star Wars in the dispensary, and how are RETURN OF THE JEDI and Cheech and Chong connected? Light up and listen!

STAR WARS Potpourri

The Batch team with an unlikely partner to find Tantiss, while Omega begins talk of escape with her fellow "specimens." Get ready for detailed discussion, analysis, and listener phone calls. Hear our thoughts and theories along with your fellow STAR WARS fans as the BAD BATCH story begins to ramp up toward its conclusion! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio   

THE BAD BATCH AFTER SHOW: "Into The Breach"

We analyze the two new trailers that have Star Wars fans talking: TALES OF THE EMPIRE and STAR WARS OUTLAWS. Along with those breakdowns, we also have a bunch of cool stuff you won’t hear anywhere else, like more highlights from the recently discovered rare 1977 radio interview featuring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher on their first and only STAR WARS promotional tour together, and the world premiere of Puppet Lando’s all-new original tune “Buckle Up Baby”. Plus, we review the STAR WARS stuff on display at the DISNEY100: THE EXHIBITION in Chicago, listener feedback about THE BAD BATCH and more! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio   

TRAILER BREAKDOWNS: TALES OF THE EMPIRE and STAR WARS OUTLAWS

The Batch look for any clues that might lead them to Tantiss as their search for Omega becomes desperate, while Hemlock continues his quest to make an elusive and evil scientific breakthrough. We break it all down along with your calls, thoughts, theories and observations as we react to episode 12: "Juggernaut".  Watch the show on YouTube! www.youtube.com/rebelforceradio Go to the front of the line with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

THE BAD BATCH After Show: "Juggernaut"

It's a double batch with two thrill-packed episodes to discuss this week. We're breaking down "Identity Crisis" and "Point of No Return", a pair of episodes featuring great character moments, intense action, killer cameos, heroics and heartbreak. Join us for our full review featuring a surprise call from Governor Tarkin voice actor Stephen Stanton, along with your live calls, great observations, thoughts and theories! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more at RFR on Patreon

RFR: September 7, 2018

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