The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast

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In episode 95 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Matt Togami (who runs the Geeks' Instagram and Facebook pages) welcome their guest, actor and suit performer Chris Bartlett, on to the show. Bartlett took his love of creating his own fan-inspired Star Wars costumes to actually working on the sets of Star Wars and has even donned his own C-3PO suit to perform as the iconic droid made famous by Anthony Daniels opposite the legend himself. Bartlett has performed the role of C-3PO (including the voice) in various occasions on television, including in appearances at the Oscars and on Late Night with David Letterman.

Stepping in for Daniels has even taken him to the White House when the Obamas welcomed Bartlett as C-3PO along with Chewbacca. You have seen his work in both seasons of The Mandalorian and in The Book of Boba Fett as well. It’s such a pleasure to welcome Chris Bartlett to the Force Geeks Podcast. He shares how his journey took him from a cosplayer, which he playfully admits wasn't a word when he started doing it, to actually working with Lucasfilm in Star Wars projects. He also discusses his time on the sets of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Check out his full, uncut interview here.

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In episode 94 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, Chris, and Matt welcome their first guest, actor and suit performer Chris Bartlett from The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian, on  the show and also break down the fourth chapter of The Book of Boba Fett -- titled The Gathering Storm. The Geeks examine all the spoilers and Easter eggs for this episode of the show, including the closure of the prologue story, and why this version of Boba is so different from what we knew of him from the Original Trilogy. The Geeks also dive into what the show is setting up for a run-in between Boba and the Pykes, and that huge clue that the Mandalorian himself, Din Djarin, is coming.

The Geeks also welcomed Chris Bartlett on to the show for a shortened interview with him, which appears at 51:35 into the show. He discussed how he went form being a fan who made his own custom Star Wars costumes, to taking on the role of C-3PO in place of Anthony Daniels on occasion, as well as learning to be C-3PO from Daniels, himself. Bartlett also shared what it's like to work with Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Robert Rodriguez, as well as all the directors from both seasons of The Mandalorian.  Bartlett discussed working with Deborah Chow on The Mandalorian, who is also working on the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series that she is helming. No spoilers here for that series, but he talked about the qualities that she is likely bringing to the new highly anticipated series. He was a fantastic guest and a true Star Wars fan who is living the dream. He knows it and takes it very seriously, but has a great time sharing his passions with the Geeks! Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

***The full, uncut interview with Chris Bartlett will be released on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.***

***The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

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In episode 93 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and Matt Togami (who runs the Geeks' Instagram and Facebook pages) welcome their second guest, actor and suit performer Misty Rosas, on to the show. Misty reflects on the process of what it took to bring the character Kuiil to life in the first season and how she personally came to grips with the characters ending. She also shared what made Frog Lady so special and why Misty thinks Frog Lady is understanding of Grogu's snacking on her unborn young.

Misty  shares her passion for music and most recent work. She also talks about what makes the relationship between show creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni so special for the cast and crew, as well as for the fans. Misty was an absolute delight to hang out with and the Geeks had a ball interviewing her! Check it all out in this full, uncut interview with The Force Geeks!

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In episode 92 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, Chris, and Matt welcome their first guest, actor and suit performer Misty Rosas from The Mandalorian, on to the show and also break down the third chapter of The Book of Boba Fett -- titled The Streets of Mos Espa. The Geeks examine all the spoilers and Easter eggs for this episode of the show, including the continuation of the prologue story, and that big showdown with the gladiator/bounty hunter Wookiee Black Krrsantan. The Geeks also dive into what the show is setting up for a run-in between Boba and the Pykes, the fun cameos from Stephen Root and Danny Trejo.

The Geeks also welcomed Misty Rosas on to the show for a shortened interview with her. She discussed what it is that makes it so special to work on the set with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni and what qualities Deborah Chow brings to the upcoming, and highly anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi series, based on her experience working with the director on The Mandalorian. Rosas also talked about what it was like to portray Kuiil physical, the special qualities of Frog Lady and why she wouldn't scold Grogu for eating all those eggs. Rosas, who just released an EP, also discussed her music career. She was an absolute joy to talk with and the Geeks asked her a lot of questions! Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

***The full, uncut interview with Misty Rosas will be released on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.***

***The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

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In episode 91 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Matt Togami (who runs the Geeks' Instagram and Facebook pages) welcome their first guest, actor and creature performer Dee Tails, on to the show. Dee reflects on the process which Lucasfilm selects their aliens and creatures to be shot in the movies, how he came to play the character that director J.J. Abrams loved the look of from The Force Awakens, and how Rogue One distinguished itself as different from the other films in the franchise.

Dee also shared his experience working with director Rian Johnson to bring the character voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt to life in The Last Jedi, as well as navigating through the director change, which brought in Ron Howard while making Solo. Dee was a blast to hang out with and the Geeks had a ball interviewing him! Check it all out in this full, uncut interview with The Force Geeks!

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In episode 90 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake welcome their first guest, actor and creature performer Dee Tails, on to the show and also break down the second chapter of The Book of Boba Fett, titled The Tribes of Tatooine. The Geeks examine all the spoilers for this episode of the show, including the continuation of the prologue story, and those big character reveals of new Hutts and who that new evil Wookiee is and what history he has with a legendary Jedi. They get into Boba's time with the Tusken people, how Boba saved the day for the Tusken Raiders that saved him from certain death, and who is actually behind the attempt to take his life.

The Geeks couldn't be more excited to welcome Dee Tails on to the show in their first interview. Tails talks with the Geeks about the process which Lucasfilm selects their aliens and creatures to be shot in the movies, the item from his wardrobe that director J.J. Abrams had to have as a souvenir, and how he kept his cool when the iconic Harrison Ford stepped on to the set at Maz Kanata's castle on Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Dee, who also appeared in Rogue One, The Last Jedi, and Solo, was a blast and the Geeks had a ball interviewing him! Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

***The full, uncut interview with Dee Tails will be released on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.***

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In episode 89 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and Chris Ridlon break down the first chapter of The Book of Boba Fett, titled Stranger in a Strange Land. The Geeks examine all the spoilers for this episode of the show, including all that prologue, and where things look like they are headed in the coming episodes. They get into Boba's time with the Tusken people, how Boba survived after Return of the Jedi, and also how the music may lead to a major connection with the Solo movie.

The Geeks also discuss every interaction Boba had in the first chapter of the series, while teasing ahead to the next show that will feature an actor who has appeared in four Star Wars films. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

***There is some light swearing, so be warned.***

***The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

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In episode 88 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and Chris Ridlon break down interviews from The Book of Boba Fett Executive Producer Robert Rodriguez and actress Jennifer Beals, revealing that Rodriguez got inspiration and guidance from George Lucas earlier in his career and that Beals didn't even know what show she was on when she got the job. Plus, the Geeks look back on the 5-year anniversary of the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the announcement of the new adventures ahead for Han Solo and Chewbacca.

The Geeks also examine the latest on how long fans will have to wait for the new Star Wars Game Eclipse and the troubling missteps by the Disney marketing machine for the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience.  They play another round of Star Wars Rumors: Legit or Excrement (but they use a different word for 'Excrement' that rhymes with 'sit')  focused on what rumors are circulating involving Star Wars. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

***There is some swearing rumors segment at the end being called what it is, so be warned.***

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In episode 87 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and DailySuperhero.com Founder Daniel Wolf break down the latest TV spots for The Book of Boba Fett. They also share has has joined the cast of the upcoming Ahsoka series. Plus, you'll want to check out how The Today Show's Al Roker lost his mind and gushed about the Grogu balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Geeks also examine an interview that Lucasfilm head Kathy Kennedy gave to Empire Magazine in which she hints at more stories to be told with the characters from the Sequel Trilogy. They play another round of Star Wars Rumors: Legit or Excrement (but they use a different word for 'Excrement' that rhymes with 'sit')  focused on what rumors are circulating involving Star Wars. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

***There is some swearing rumors segment at the end being called what it is, so be warned.***

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In episode 86 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, and Chris Ridlon break down the news of the live-action Sabine Wren casting for the upcoming Ahsoka series. They also discuss the latest news that Patty Jenkins' Rogue Squadron movie isn't just delayed but, according to a report from a Hollywood insider, it's shelved permanently. And that's not the only film project in limbo now. Also, Disney quietly re-upped Lucasfilm head Kathy Kennedy's contract through 2024 and the Geeks have some thoughts on that subject.

Plus, Nate and Chris look at the recent Disney+ Day teaser for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series with confirmation that Inquisitors are part of the show and what we learned from the brief look at what is to come. They play another round of Star Wars Rumors: Legit or Excrement (but they use a different word for 'Excrement' that rhymes with 'sit')  focused on what rumors are circulating involving Star Wars. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

***A little more swearing than usual with the new segment at the end being called what it is and some adult language from some soundbites. So be warned.***

***The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***