The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast

The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast

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  • TFG Ep. 75: The Bad Batch: Ep. 11 "Devil's Deal" Spoiler Special, Star Wars Visions Sneak Peek, Dave Filoni Action Figure, Zack Snyder is Making His Star Wars Movie Idea for Netflix, Patty Jenkins' Rogue Squadron Respects EU History

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    In episode 75 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake DailySuperhero.com Founder Daniel Wolf provide a spoiler review of the eleventh episode of The Bad Batch, titled "Devil's Deal." The geeks highlight the plot, and explore the re-introduction of characters last seen in The Clone Wars  and Rebels. They also discuss the sneak peek of the upcoming Star Wars Visions series of Anime short films and which one is getting an expansion with a book.

    The Geeks also gab about Dave Filoni getting his own Star Wars Black Series action figure from Hasbro. And it turns out that Star Wars movie pitch that Zack Snyder recently shared is going to get made, but not by Lucasfilm and it won't be part of the Star Wars universe. Plus, Patty Jenkins talks about respecting the previous Rogue Squadron content out there, including the Expanded Universe. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

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

    54 min
  • TFG Ep. 74: The Bad Batch: Ep. 10 "Common Ground" Spoiler Special, Bad News for Star Wars: Detours Show, The Acolyte Show has Promise, and Book of Boba Fett Star Didn't Know What Show The Were Shooting

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    In episode 74 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake are joined by by their brother in the Force Chris Ridlon as they put the tenth episode of The Bad Batch, "Common Ground" under the microscope for a spoiler review. The Geeks also discuss Star Wars: The Acolyte show runner Leslye Headland's vision for the writer's room for this new chapter in the franchise and why there's so much promise for this new series based upon what inspired her fandom and love for the Galaxy far, far away. Also, it appears there is some bad news on the possibility of us ever seeing Star Wars: Detours, which is a show created by Seth Green and his team behind Robot Chicken. Green recently shared what, if any future there is for the show that already has 39 completed episodes.

    The Geeks also discuss how one of the stars of the upcoming The Book of Boba Fett didn't even know that was the show they were shooting. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    ***Please take note that there are a few F-bombs that we let fly in this episode.***

    ***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.***

    44 min
  • TFG Ep. 73: The Bad Batch: Ep. 9 "Bounty Lost" Spoiler Special, Boba Fett has a Sister, Rogue Squadron has a Writer, and More Inquisitors

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    In episode 73 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake are joined by by their brother in the Force Chris Ridlon as they put the ninth episode of The Bad Batch, "Bounty Lost" under the microscope for a spoiler review. The Geeks also discuss the big reveal about Omega and why she is named Omega. They also look into the writer who has landed the job to create the script for the upcoming Patty Jenkins directed Rogue Squadron movie.

    The Geeks also discuss an article from The Atlantic that points out the problems the franchise has encountered during the Disney years and what has saved the franchise from slipping further. 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. 72: The Bad Batch: Ep. 8 "Reunion" Spoiler Special, Ahsoka Series Casting Rumors, Emilia Clarke on More Qi'ra, a New Day for Star Wars TV Shows, Star Wars Putting the Stars on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, and More!

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    In episode 72 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake are joined by by their brother in the Force Chris Ridlon as they put the eighth episode of The Bad Batch, "Reunion" under the microscope for a spoiler review. The Geeks also discuss the casting rumors for the forthcoming Ahsoka series, the move by Disney+ to release its  Star Wars and Marvel original series on a new day instead of Fridays, and the iconic way Carrie Fisher, Ewan McGregor, and Ming-Na Wen will all be immortalized by Hollywood.

    The Geeks also dig into what Emilia Clarke has to say about whether we might see her character Qi'ra in the upcoming Lando series, and we also hear from voice actor Dee Bradley Baker -- who plays every single clone trooper in the animated series -- about bringing Rex back for The Bad Batch  There's also a lively debate about who was most responsible for Anakin Skywalker's turn to the Dark Side, the Sith... or the Jedi. 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.***

    57 min
  • TFG Ep. 71: The Bad Batch: Eps. 6 & 7 "Decommissioned" & "Battle Scars" Spoiler Special, The Book of Boba Fett Reveals More Backstory, The Mandalorian Third Season Delayed, Forest Whitaker Reprising Role of Saw Gerrera, and Lots of Love for Michael Wa

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    In episode 71 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake DailySuperhero.com Founder Daniel Wolf provide a spoiler review of the sixth and seventh episodes of The Bad Batch, titled "Decommissioned" and Battle Scars" respectively. The geeks highlight the plots, and explore the introduction of characters last seen in the final season of The Clone Wars. They also discuss comments from Temuera Morrison who revealed that The Book of Boba Fett will reveal more to the bounty hunter's story from the time after The Empire Strikes Back. Plus, Stellan Skarsgård drops a major reveal about  Rogue One actor Forest Whitaker coming back to the prequel series Andor to reprise his role of Saw Gerrera.

    The Geeks also discuss whether Taika Waititi's next project will be Star Wars after wrapping up Thor: Love and Thunder. They also share info from a conversation between Ewan McGregor and Pedro Pascal, and finally professing their undying love for Loki show runner Michael Waldron who has been tapped by Kevin Feige to write his Star Wars movie. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

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

    55 min
  • TFG Ep. 70: When an F-15 Fighter Pilot Joins the Geeks for The Bad Batch: Ep. 5 "Rampage" Spoiler Special, John Boyega Open to Return, Even More to The Book of Boba Fett, JJ's Lessons Learned from Sequel Trilogy, Zack Snyder's Star Wars Movie

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    In episode 70 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake are joined by U.S.A.F.  F-15 fighter Pilot Lt. Col. Christopher Ridlon as they each provide a spoiler review of the fifth episode of The Bad Batch, "Rampage." The geeks highlight the plot, and explore the significance of Fennec Shand as well as uncover the Easter eggs from this episode. They also discuss a recently resurfaced interview with John Boyega in which he provides the conditions that would need to be in place for him to return to the role of Finn. And J.J. Abrams shares the lessons he learned about seeing a plan in relation to how the sequel trilogy played out. The Geeks also dig into the admission from filmmaker Zack Snyder that he did pitch a samurai style Star Wars film and whether he is still going to make it.

    The Geeks also share the details on whether The Book of Boba Fett may in fact be a multiple-season series rather than a one and done limited series, the newly announced comic from The High Republic that is forthcoming, as well as the overwhelming outpouring of support from fans to #MakeSolo2Happen. 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 19 min
  • TFG Ep. 69: The Bad Batch: Ep. 4 "Cornered" Spoiler Special, Dave Filoni's Promotion at Lucasfilm, Rangers of the New Republic a No-Go, Mark Hamill is on TikTok, and What was Most Difficult for Ewan McGregor to Return to the Role of Obi-Wan Kenobi

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    In episode 69 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate,  Jake, and DailySuperhero.com Founder Daniel Wolf provide a spoiler review of the fourth episode of The Bad Batch, "Cornered." The geeks highlight the plot, and go further down the hole of what the importance of Omega is and what to know about Fennec Shand. They also share their thoughts on the recent news of Dave Filoni's promotion to Executive Creative Director at Lucasfilm, as well as what to make of the revelation that Rangers of the New Republic is no longer in active development. And Kenobi star Ewan McGregor shared what he found the most troubling about returning to his role in Star Wars, and his total lack of commitment to whether his costume will look similar to what we've seen before.

    The Geeks also take note of Mark Hamill's decision to become a TikToker. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    1 hr
  • TFG Ep. 68: The Bad Batch: Ep. 3 "Replacements" Spoiler Special, Ewan McGregor Teases Special Scene Shot on May The 4th, Noel Gallagher Taught McGregor to Lightsaber Duel, Star Wars Celebration Announcement, and an X-Wing at the Smithsonian

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    In episode 68 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate,  Jake, and DailySuperhero.com Founder Daniel Wolf provide a spoiler review of the third episode of The Bad Batch, "Replacements." The geeks highlight the Easter eggs, and go further down the whole of what the cloners on Kamino are working toward. They also share their thoughts on the the revelations offered by Kenobi star Ewan McGregor during his recent interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live. We learned that Ewan shot a special scene on May the Fourth, that his costume will look different, and that he learned how to lightsaber duel from former Oasis band leader Noel Gallagher.

    The Geeks also break down the recent news about Star Wars Celebration, that an X-wing will now be on display at The Smithsonian, and what to expect from the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    45 min
  • TFG Ep. 67:The Bad Batch Spoiler Review of the Premier Episode and Cut and Run, Diego Luna on Set of Andor, Filoni Says "The Force is Strong" with Season 3 of The Mandalorian, and Michael B. Jordan Bombed his Star Wars Audition

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    In episode 67 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake provide a spoiler review of the premier episode of The Bad Batch as well as the second episode, "Cut and Run." They also share their thoughts on the new images of Diego Luna on the set of Andor, as well as the meaning behind Dave Filoni's recent interview on Good Morning America in which he stated, "The Force is strong" with the third season of The Mandaloian.

    The Geeks also discuss Michael B. Jordan's admission that he totally bombed his audition for Star Wars, and get ready for the new upgrade to light sabers from Disney... you're going to want one. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    1 hr 1 min
  • TFG Ep. 66: May The Fourth Be With You 10th Anniversary, The Bad Batch Launches, Ewan McGregor Says "It's Not Shakespeare," MTFBWY Deals, and Matt Lanter Back as Anakin,

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    In episode 66 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and DailySuperHero.com Founder Daniel Wolf mark the "Order 66" episode of the podcast by celebrating the 10th annual May The Fourth Be With You Star Wars Day. They also share their excitement for the launch of The Bad Batch and what iconic characters they expect to see in the show. The Geeks address Ewan McGregor's thoughts on what Star Wars means to him as an actor and why he says, "It's not Shakespeare." They also share their favorite MTFBWY deals you can take advantage of, because you know you're itching to buy some Star Wars stuff!

    The Geeks put Matt Lanter's hints that we'll see his animated version of Anakin Skywalker in new projects under the microscope as well. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks!

    29 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…