The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast

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In episode 55 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake are once again joined by DailySuperHero.com Founder Daniel Wolf discuss the hint that Pedro Pascal dropped about possibly appearing in other series that are being developed, as well as that literally touching scene in the Season Two finale when Grogu reached up to Din Djarin's face. Plus, Alan Tudyk, who played the droid K-2SO in Rogue One, says don't expect to see him in the show when Andor launches, or in any episode being produced this season. Also, there's a major buzz surrounding the rumor that there is a new Knights of the Old Republic game in development. Plus, WandaVision/MCU star Elizabeth Olsen credits her love of Star Wars for making her current career and path possible. Also, Nate, Jake, and Daniel take a side trip to discuss what other Marvel stars they'd like to see take on roles in Star Wars. Plus, Nate and Jake break down how the new book in The High Republic series (Light of the Jedi) sets up the new era of storytelling. They're not quite halfway through the new book, but they're talking anyway.

Plus, we’re doing our weekly deep dive into the recently announced Star Wars projects, and this week it’s all about the upcoming Rangers of the New Republic series for Disney+. You'll also want to listen in to learn how you can score a free animatronic Baby Yoda (Grogu) from The Force Geeks! Check it all out in this special episode of The Force Geeks!

***A couple of F-bombs this week, so be warned.***

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In episode 54 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake are joined by guest host Chris Bobbitt to discuss the set photos from the forthcoming Kenobi series on Disney+ that were published by The Sun. Plus the rumor mill is churning as Rosario Dawson's choice to like a certain tweet, which has some thinking we'll get a live action Sabine Wren in the Ahsoka series. And Liam Neeson is changing his tune about whether he's open to retuning as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. And Nate breaks down how the new book in The High Republic series (Light of the Jedi) paves the way for the return of Samuel L. Jackson as Jedi Master Mace Windu after that fall out of Palpatine's office. Big news broke this past week for Star Wars gaming, as the exclusive deal with EA appears to be nearing an end and is making way for the rebirth of Lucasfilm Games.

Plus, we’re doing our weekly deep dive into the recently announced Star Wars projects, and this week it’s all about the upcoming Rogue Squadron movie, which is to be led by Wonder Woman franchise director Patty Jenkins. You'll also want to listen in to learn how you can score a free animatronic Baby Yoda (Grogu) from The Force Geeks! Check it all out in this special episode of The Force Geeks! 

***A couple of F-bombs this week, so be warned.***

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In episode 53 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake discuss actual news related to Kevin Feige’s Star Wars film. The Geeks talk about who he’s brought in to work on the new movie. Plus… so much talk about a rumor involving Robert Downey Junior as Grand Admiral Thrawn.  Is there any substance to the scuttlebutt? The Geeks break it down. Also, the launch of The High Republic is now upon us. The book “Light of the Jedi,” by Charles Soule is available and opens up a whole new era for Star Wars adventures.

Plus, we’re doing our weekly deep dive into the recently announced Star Wars projects, and this week it’s all about the upcoming Andor series which once again features Cassian Andor and his wise-cracking droid K2SO as they prepare to build the Rebellion in what’s described as a spy thriller series. You'll also want to listen in to learn how you can score a free animatronic Baby Yoda (Grogu) from The Force Geeks! Check it all out in this special episode of The Force Geeks! 

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In episode 52 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake look at all the reveals from the Disney Gallery episode of the Behind the scenes of the Making of The Mandalorian… including Robert Rodriguez's involvement with that epic return of Boba Fett and his continued role of Star Wars storytelling. Also, hear from Mandalorian Universe architect Jon Favreau from his appearance on Good Morning America to talk about all the upcoming projects he's working on for Star Wars. And because this is our last show of 2020, we’re counting down the 10 best Star Wars moments of the year.

Plus, we’re doing our weekly deep dive into the recently announced Star Wars projects, and this week it’s all about the upcoming Book of Boba Fett series. You'll also want to listen in to learn how you can score a free animatronic Baby Yoda (Grogu) from The Force Geeks! Check it all out in this special episode of The Force Geeks!

***Apologies, Jake had some issues with his audio this time around.***

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In episode 51 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake are once again joined by DailySuperHero.com Founder Daniel Wolf as they break down the action from The Mandalorian Chapter 16: "The Rescue."  The Geeks analyze all the Easter eggs and the picky HUGE reveals. ***This is a spoiler special, so be warned if you haven't watched the episode yet. And don't read any further than this if you haven't seen it yet... because, spoilers!*** The guys discuss that major event of Luke Skywalker's triumphant return, the similarities Luke possesses when compared to his father Anakin/Darth Vader, the CGI technique used, Mark Hamill's big secret, as well as that touching moment with Mando lets Grogu see his face. The Geeks also examine the impact of what it means for Mando now that he has the Dark Saber and the conflict that sets up for the next Season with Katee Sackhoff's Bo-Katan Kryze. Oh, and before we forget... How about that new Boba Fett series that was teased in the post-credits scene?!

Plus, the Geeks take a deep dive on the upcoming Disney+ animated series The Bad Batch, as they break down each of the titles recently announced. Each week the Geeks will put one of the newly announced projects under the microscope. And The Force Geeks are giving away an animatronic Grogu. Get your own version of "The Child" on us. The details are coming soon on the new The Force Geeks - A Star Wars Podcast Listener group on Facebook and on The Force Geeks Facebook Page. Check it all out in this week’s episode of The Force Geeks! 

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In episode 50 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake are joined by KIVI-TV Morning News Anchor Matthew Sizemore as they break down the action from The Mandalorian Chapter 15: "The Believer."  The Geeks analyze all the Easter eggs and the character development of this episode. ***This is a spoiler special, so be warned if you haven't watched the episode yet. And don't read any further than this if you haven't seen it yet... because, spoilers!*** The guys discuss the fact that this is the first episode without "The Child" in it, Bill Burr's terrific performance as former Imperial sharpshooter Migs Mayfeld and his issues dealing with the PTSD as a result of the Operation Cinder program (plus what Operation Cinder is). They also completely geek out over the seismic charge from Slave I, which we haven't seen since 2002's Episode II: Attack of the Clones movie.

Plus, the Geeks take a deep dive on the upcoming Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi, as they break down each of the titles recently announced. Each week the Geeks will put one of the newly announced projects under the microscope. And The Force Geeks are giving away an animatronic Grogu. Get your own version of "The Child" on us. The details are coming soon on the new The Force Geeks - A Star Wars Podcast Listener group on Facebook. Check it all out in this week’s episode of The Force Geeks!

***Some adult language,  but no F-bombs thrown***

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In episode 49 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake break down all the new officially announced Star Wars content coming from Lucasfilm. This is a special episode analyzing today's (Dec. 10, 2020) announcement at the 2020 Disney Investors meeting, in which Kathleen Kennedy dropped a bantha-sized offering of news related to the cornucopia of new Star Wars projects (8 new Disney+ TV series, 2 new films, and 1 anime series of short films) that we’ll see over the next couple of years. This includes the following: The Acolyte, Ahsoka, Andor,  The Bad Batch, A Droid Story, Lando, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rangers of the New Republic, Rogue Squadron (from director Patty Jenkins), Untitled Film (from writer/directorTaika Waititi), Star Wars: Visions (Anime Series of Short Films). Don't know much about them? Didn't get to see the Disney Investors meeting yourself? No problem, check it all out in this special episode of The Force Geeks! 

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In episode 48 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake break down the action from The Mandalorian Chapter 14: "The Tragedy"  as the Geeks freak out about the huge reveals. ***This is a spoiler special, so be warned if you haven't watched the episode yet. And don't read any further than this if you haven't seen it yet... because, spoilers!*** The guys discuss the big return of legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett. We're crying our fanboy tears over the loss of the Razor Crest. We discuss the reveal of the Dark Troopers in action, and what happens next now that Moff Gideon has the Child.

Plus, the Geeks are giving away an animatronic Grogu. Get your own version of the child on us. The details are coming soon. We also got confirmation that the Rogue One prequel series is shooting, and that the  announcement that the Kenobi series would shoot in Boston, Massachusetts was mistaken. And the rumored casting  details for who Lucasfilm is looking to cast for the reported Boba Fett series. Check it all out in this week’s episode of The Force Geeks!

***Some adult language,  but no F-bombs thrown***

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In episode 47 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate Jake, and DaliySuperHero.com Founder Daniel Wolf break down the action from The Mandalorian Chapter 13: "The Jedi"  as the Geeks get totally geeked about all the huge reveals. ***This is a spoiler special, so be warned if you haven't watched the episode yet. And don't read any further than this if you haven't seen it yet... because, spoilers!*** The guys discuss the entrance of not one, not two, but potentially three of the most revered characters from both the animated series shows (The Clone Wars and Rebels). There's a lot of love for Rosario Dawson's live-action portrayal of Anakin Skywalker's former Padawan Ahsoka Tano.

The Geeks shower praise on Dave Filoni's script and directorial effort to bring the highly anticipated character to live-action Star Wars. Plus, analyzing the Easter Egg reveals of Grand Admiral Thrawn (and why it's such a big deal), the connection of the Assassin Droids to the fan-favorite Knights of the Old Republic games franchise, and the significance of the planet Tython to the Jedi of the EU. Also, who will train the child Grogu (who now has an interesting backstory that was revealed). And sadly, the Star Wars fandom mourns the loss of Darth Vader physical actor David Prowse.  Check it all out in this week’s episode of The Force Geeks!

***Some adult language,  but no F-bombs thrown***

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In episode 46 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate and Jake break down the action from The Mandalorian Chapter 12: "The Siege"  as the Geeks kick off the first show of the second season of the podcast. ***This is a spoiler special, so be warned if you haven't watched the episode yet. And don't read any further than this if you haven't seen it yet... because, spoilers!*** The guys reveal all the Easter Eggs from this episode.  They dig in to discuss the well-received turn as director for Carl Weathers, who plays Greef Karga. The tak also transitions to all the Baby Yoda cuteness in this chapter, as well as the reveal why Moff Gideon wants the Child. Also, it seems as though Lucasfilm is setting up something more for Gina Carano's Cara Dune character, and the discussion also leads to the examination of the growing #FireGinaCarano movement that is taking place on social media.  And, the Geeks investigate the history of the Dark Troopers, as well as how this chapter fixes a lingering issue  about why the Kessel Run was so easy on The Clone Wars, yet so difficult in Solo: A Star Wars Story.  There are now reports linking Katee Sackhoff's Bo-Katan Kryze character to appearances in the upcoming The Bad Batch series, and why the rumored Boba Fett series is coming to Disney+ instead of the big screen someday. Check it all out in this week’s episode of The Force Geeks!