The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast

The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast

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  • TFG Ep. 85: Breaking Down the new The Book of Boba Fett Trailer, Matt Smith's Bombshell for The Rise of Skywalker, Ahsoka Series Gearing Up for Production, and Misty Rosas on Bringing Kuiil to Life

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    In episode 85 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, and Jake break down the new The Book of Boba Fett trailer that recently released. They also share info that a couple of Hollywood insiders dropped about pre-production beginning for the upcoming Ahsoka series and an "oops" moment for its star Rosario Dawson. And actress Misty Rosas shares some insight into how she coordinated with Nick Nolte's voicing of Kuiil to bring the character to life for The Mandalorian.

    The Geeks also discuss the bombshell that actor Matt Smith dropped about what might have been had he been in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, and 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 we can expect to learn about future Star Wars content on Disney+ on Disney+ Day on November 12th. 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.***

    48 min
  • TFG Ep. 84: Hayden Christensen Joins Ahsoka Series, No Sasha Banks in Next Season of The Mandalorian, and Chloe Zhao Ready to Work With Kevin Feige on Star Wars Project

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    In episode 84 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and their fighter pilot buddy Chris Ridlon break down how How Anakin Skywalker could factor into the upcoming Ahsoka series after The Hollywood Reporter dropped that Hayden Christensen is joining the cast.  They also hear from hear from WWE star Sasha Banks about how much she enjoyed being in Season 2 of The Mandalorian as Koska Reeves and drops that she's not in Season 3. And, Oscar-winning Director Chloe Zhao, is ready to join forces with Kevin Feige again for a Star Wars project after their new collaboration Marvel's The Eternals drops later this week.

    The Geeks also play another round of Star Wars Rumors: Legit or Excrement (but they use a different word for 'Excrement' that rhymes with 'sit')  focused on when the Kenobi series will premier, what we'll see in Kenobi, a new series with a force sensitive female bounty hunter that's rumored to be in the works, and whether Ahsoka will go to Exegol in her new show. 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. 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.***

    55 min
  • TFG Ep. 83: The Book of Boba Fett Episode Names Revealed, Ming-Na Wen on Getting Fennec Shand Role, and the Lucy Lawless Dust-Up

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    In episode 83 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and their fighter pilot buddy Chris Ridlon (who recorded his part of the show from a legit Space Force base) break down what the recently revealed titles of all eight episodes of The Book of Boba Fett could mean for the story set to kick off on December 29th of this year. ***Be warned if you want to avoid potential spoilers!***  They also hear from actress Ming-Na Wen about how she got the role of Fennec Shand and her reaction to reading that script of the character's supposed demise in Season 1 of The Mandalorian. And, Andy Serkis talks about his reaction to learning Snoke got killed.

    The Geeks also discuss how actress Lucy Lawless says fans may have actually hurt her chance of taking on a Star Wars role by advocating for her to be in the franchise. It sounds strange, but she explains why. And finally, the Geeks play another round of Star Wars Rumors: Legit or Excrement (but they use a different word for 'Excrement') focused on what unannounced characters wills how up in Andor, a new possible Marvel director taking on a Star Wars project, a new live-action character from Rebels showing up in the next season of The Mandalorian, and more. 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. 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.***

    1 hr 11 min
  • TFG Ep. 82: Star Wars: Visions Spoiler Special, Social Media Love for Mark Hamill, and More Emmys for The Mandalorian

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    In episode 82 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and their fighter pilot buddy Chris Ridlon provide a complete spoiler special review, breaking down of all nine Star Wars: Visions episodes, which dropped on Wednesday, September 22. The Geeks also discuss why Mark Hamill is getting so much attention on social media, as well as celebrate the numerous Emmy wins for The Mandalorian. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    ***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.***

    1 hr 5 min
  • TFG Ep. 81: Star Wars: Visions Preview, Simu Liu Wants to be in Star Wars, Emily Swallow Says The Armorer Survived, KOTOR Game Remake is Official, and More!

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    In episode 81 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake provide a  preview and breakdown of all nine Star Wars: Visions episodes, which drop on Wednesday, September 22. The Geeks also hear from new Marvel Simu Liu about his wish to take on a live-action Star Wars role. Also, The Mandalorian actress Emily Swallow, who plays the Armorer, shares that she knows the Armorer survived that epic fight scene in the Season One finale episode of the show. So can we expect her in Season Three?

    And the Geeks also gab about the recent gaming news with the huge announcement that the rumored remake of Knights of the Old Republic is officially coming, and a new trailer for the new Galaxy's Edge virtual reality game for Oculus also dropped. Nate and Jake also talk about the new trailer that dropped for the new Lego Star Wars Halloween special, as well as play a new game called Legit or Sh*t in which they let you know whether they think some popular rumors are true or just clickbait.  Plus there's so much more. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    ***No F-Bombs but there are some S-bombs, especially in the final segment at the end.***

    59 min
  • TFG Ep. 80: Disney Gallery Star Wars: The Mandalorian "The Making of Season 2 Finale" Spoiler Special, Robert Rodriguez Teases The Book of Boba Fett Series, The Possible Return of Chirrut Imwe, Val Wasn't Supposed to Die in Solo, and Gaming News

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    In episode 80 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake provide a  spoiler review of the behind-the-scenes special, Disney Gallery Star Wars: The Mandalorian "Making of Season 2 Finale."  The Geeks highlight the the big reveals from show creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. Plus, the Prequels character that everyone on the crew was told would show up at the end instead of Luke Skywalker. Also, The Book of Boba Fett Executive Producer Robert Rodriguez is teasing how good the show will be.

    And the Geeks also gab about the prospect that action legend Donnie Yen is open to reprising his character Chirrut Imwe from Rogue One. And actress Thandie Newton drops the bomb that her character Val wasn't supposed to die in Solo. Plus, we've got some gaming news as the new trailer for Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga drops and a possible leak of video footage from a The Mandalorian game.  Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    ***Some adult language here and there.***

    1 hr 1 min
  • TFG Ep. 79: The Bad Batch: Ep. 16 "Kamino Lost" Spoiler Special, Casting a Live-Action Sabine Wren for Ahsoka Series, and Taika Waititi Updates Us on His Star Wars Movie

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    In episode 79 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and guest contributor (and fighter pilot) Chris Ridlon provide a  spoiler review of the 16th episode of The Bad Batch, titled "Kamino Lost." The Geeks highlight the plot, and weigh in on what the finale episode of Season One means for the future of Clone Force 99, as well as what the biggest payoff from the episode was in relation to the unifying threads that tie the show to an overarching story that stretches from the Prequels, to The Mandalorian, to Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. They also discuss the recent casting news for a live-action Sabine Wren for the upcoming Ahsoka series.

    And the Geeks also examine the update from Taika Waititi about the progress of his Star Wars film he's been writing and what he says it reflects about him.  Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    ***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.***

    1 hr 8 min
  • TFG Ep. 78: The Bad Batch: Ep. 15 "Return to Kamino" Spoiler Special, Star Wars Galactic Cruiser Hotel Packages & Pricing, Marvel & Star Wars "What If" Crossover, and How Bill Burr was Cast in The Mandalorian

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    In episode 78 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and DailySuperhero.com Founder Daniel Wolf provide a  spoiler review of the 15th episode of The Bad Batch, titled "Return to Kamino." The Geeks highlight the plot, and weigh in on what the penultimate episode of Season One brought to light and the harrowing cliffhanger at the end. They also discuss the new pricing and package information released for the new Star Wars Hotel at Disney World -- the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Adventure. Just how much money you'll shell out for a two day and two night experience and what it gets you. Also, the creators of Marvel's "What if...?" series discuss making a Star Wars and Marvel crossover happen. Plus, comedian and actor Bill Burr shares how a random birthday party led to his casting in  The Mandalorian despite the fact he is known for poking fun at the property and the fanbase.

    And the Geeks  also pay tribute to an important voice at Lucasfilm, author J.W. Rinzler, who recently lost his fight against pancreatic cancer.  The Geeks reflect on his contributions to the fandom and discuss the other topics in this episode of The Force Geeks.

    ***There are a few F-bombs dropped in this episode, so be warned.***

    1 hr 7 min
  • TFG Ep. 77: The Bad Batch: Ep. 13 "Infested" & Ep. 14 "War Mantle" Double Spoiler Special, Hints at Increased Role for Luke in The Mandalorian, Possible Live-Action Thrawn & Ezra Bridger Castings, and "Sexual Deliciousness" in the Kenobi Series?

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    In episode 77 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and guest contributor Chris Ridlon provide a double spoiler review of the 13th episode of The Bad Batch, titled "Infested" and the 14th episode titled "War Mantle." The geeks highlight the plots, and weigh in on what each episode brought to light and the major cliffhanger at the end of Ep. 14. They also discuss the two recent events that signal there is much more of Luke Skywalker to come in Season 3 of The Mandalorian. Plus, Moff Gideon actor Giancarlo Esposito confirms shooting of season three is about to start.

    And the Geeks  dish on some new buzz surrounding a social media post from Rosario Dawson that seems to confirm the live-action casting of Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger for the upcoming Ahsoka series. They break down who will take on the roles. The Geeks also gab about actor Sung Kang's curious description of his character in the Kenobi series, which is shooting now.  Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    ***There are a few F-bombs dropped in this episode, 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.***

    59 min
  • TFG Ep. 76: The Bad Batch: Ep. 12 "Rescue on Ryloth" Spoiler Special, Many Emmy Noms for The Mandalorian, Mark Hamill was Shocked to Reprise Luke Skywalker, New Disney Gallery Ep Coming, Actor Talks About Shooting Kenobi

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    In episode 76 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and DailySuperhero.com Founder Daniel Wolf provide a spoiler review of the 12th episode of The Bad Batch, titled "Rescue on Ryloth." The geeks highlight the plot, and weigh in on whether what lies in store for Hera and her family as Clone Force 99 does their thing. They also discuss The Mandalorian's huge number of Emmy nominations. The Geeks outline all of them. Plus they dish on Mark Hamill's reaction that he was shocked when Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni asked him to reprise his role of Luke Skywalker. Hamill also shares the news about an upcoming Disney Gallery episode fully devoted to that epic The Mandalorian season 2 finale episode he appeared on.

    The Geeks also gab about new photos revealing an Empire set from the upcoming Andor series, as well as actor Sung Kang on how special it is to be a part of the Kenobi series, and describes some of what he's seen (he refers to Jedi, as in plural). Plus Hasbro's HasLab has announced a huge reveal that toy collectors will be pumped about. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    ***There are a few F-bombs dropped in this episode, so be warned.***

    52 min

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We love STAR WARS and we’re not afraid to show it. A former radio and TV personality (Nate), a scientist and teacher (Jake) and a military fighter pilot (Chris) bring you the latest in all things…