The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast

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In Episode 145 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Chris explore the villains from the Ahsoka series ahead of its premier. Hear from Lars Mikkelsen, Ray Stevenson and Ivanna Sakhno about their characters and what we can expect from them. Plus much is being made about the respect George Lucas holds for Dave Filoni, and the timing of the press taking notice couldn't be better with the impending launch of the Ahsoka series.

Also, the Geeks look at recent interviews and scoops that provide updates on what's holding Taika Waititi back from finishing his Star Wars film script, and when James Mangold expects to sit down to write his recently announced film. Plus, Mark Hamill shared there is no longer a need for stories about Luke Skywalker. Hear what he said in his own words and why he said them. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

***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 144 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Matt interview Diana Lee Inosanto, who played "Morgan Elsbeth" in The Mandalorian and will reprise her role in the upcoming Ahsoka series, which will premier in August. She discusses her martial arts background, experience as a stuntwoman, Dave Filoni's zen nature, Jon Favreau's storytelling abilities and what we can expect from the new Ahsoka series. She shares how an encounter with Boba Fett actor Temuera Morrison on the set of Pamela Anderson's Barb Wire movie put her on her path in Hollywood  to Star Wars. She also talks about just how intense the action is in Ahsoka, the collaboration with Rosario Dawson, the Magistrate's devotion to Grand Admiral Thrawn, and her bond with the other villainous characters on the show.

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In Episode 143 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Matt interview Diana Lee Inosanto, who played "Morgan Elsbeth" in The Mandalorian and will reprise her role in Ahsoka. She discusses her martial arts background, experience as a stuntwoman, the zen of Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau's storytelling abilities and what we can expect from the new Ahsoka series, including just how intense the action is, the collaboration with Rosario Dawson, the Magistrate's devotion to Grand Admiral Thrawn, and her bond with the other villainous characters on the show.

Plus, the Nate and Chris look at why the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience is closing. They also learn why Freddie Prinze, Jr., has no desire to reprise his role as Jedi Kanan Jarrus, rumors surrounding the title and focus of Dave Filoni's Star Wars film, more than just Jedi wielding lightsabers in Ahsoka, and how Return of the Jedi almost took a very dark turn for its ending before George Lucas thought it might not play very well. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

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In Episode 142 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Chris dissect the nine episodes of the second season of Star Wars: Visions. We break down everything in this spoiler special; from the style of animation, to the storylines, to whether we think it's must-see for all Star Wars fans or just the die-hards.

Plus, the Geeks talk about Jude Law's debut as the character he portrays in the upcoming series Skeleton Crew and how the Hollywood writers' strike could impact the upcoming TV shows and movies that were just announced. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

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In Episode 141 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Chris dissect the eight episode of the third season (chapter 24), the season finale, of The Mandalorian. We break down everything in this spoiler special; from the false expectations that might have impacted your ability to enjoy there episode (i.e., all the rumors that there had to be another spy revealed and that there would be a monumental character death, etc.). Plus, high praise for director and executive producer Rick Famuyiwa and how he directed the final two chapters of the season. And making sense of Grogu's new name, and how that moment with Dark Saber might actually help the future of the Mandalorian people. Also that  nice happy ending we appear to get  could actually serve as a soft reboot to the story that lies ahead.

Plus, the Geeks grade the season overall and share how Game of Thrones has trained us to think differently when it comes to Star Wars and why that isn't helpful to true enjoyment of the franchise. Also, the geeks talk about what's next from Lucasfilm for Star Wars and examine the rumors that have John Boyega catching the next transport to the Galaxy Far, Far Away to link up with Daisy Ridley in her next entry in the franchise. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

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In Episode 140 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Chris dissect the seventh episode of the third season (chapter 23) of The Mandalorian. We break down everything in this spoiler special; from the reveals of the Shadow Council, Moff Gideon's true intentions, what will happen to Mando next, that tragic sacrifice, and who the chapter's title of "The Spies" is referring to.

Plus, the Geeks hear from Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and Giancarlo Esposito about how they think fans will react to the season's finale in which they tease some surprises are in store. Also, Brendan Wayne, who is one of the actors/stunt men who is in the Mando armor says this next one could "hurt too much." What does it all mean? Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

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In Episode 139 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Chris delve deep into all the reveals they had time for from Star Wars Celebration. We have three new films announced, and we go into all three concepts and talk about each of the directors involved. Daisy is back as Rey, the Mandoverse crossover event is gaining steam and we will apparently see the first Jedi ever. It's an exciting time. Hear from James Mangold, Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau and Kathleen Kennedy about those films.

Plus we got that epic Ahsoka series trailer! We met the cast of The Acolyte, which we hear from star Amandla Stenberg, and we got sneak peeks at the second season of Andor and Skeleton Crew. It's an exciting time and we dig into all of it that was announced at the time of the recording of this episode.

They also dissect the sixth episode of the third season (chapter 22) of The Mandalorian, including all those amazing cameos, where the story is headed with Bo-Katan Kryze firmly in the driver's seat and all that goes with that. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

***Be warned, there was some adult language here and there (not a ton, though) and a couple of F-bombs were dropped.***

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In Episode 138 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Chris dissect the fifth episode of the third season (chapter 21) of The Mandalorian, including the show giving us a good ol’ fashioned 'star war' with the pirate siege, while also setting up so much ahead with the details surrounding Moff Gideon’s disappearance, more treachery from Elia Kane, a new home for the Mandalorian people and a new mission for Bo-Katan Kryze. There was also that awesome cameo from a beloved Rebels character that had the Geeks all sorts of geeked out!

Plus, the Geeks break down the double-episode finale (episodes 15 & 16)  of the second season of The Bad Batch TV series in this spoiler special. They break down the main takeaways of that big loss for Clone Force 99, the Rogue One character cameos and the big twist Omega discovers in this cliffhanger episode. Plus, a new report from MakingStarWars.com details what could be taking place on the new Ahsoka series and how the show will rescue Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger that’s worth a discussion. Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

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In Episode 137 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Chris dissect the third and fourth episodes of the third season (chapters 19 & 20) of The Mandalorian, including the continued work to link to the cloning tech that brings Palpatine back in the Sequel Trilogy with Dr. Pershing’s story in Chapter 19, that Bo-Katan has an interesting choice ahead of her, something about an Imperial war lord that seems to be alluding to something big in the works, and a huge revelation of who saved Grogu from the great Jedi Purge at the Jedi Temple with that cool ass cameo that proves once again that Star Wars is about redemption, in more ways than one.

Plus, the Geeks break down the 13th and 14th episodes of the second season of The Bad Batch TV series in this spoiler special. They break down the main takeaways of what is in store for  Clone Force 99 without Cid and Crosshair's choice to warn his former brothers in arms about the danger that awaits them. Plus, there's even more blood in the water for a much talked about Star Wars movie script with news  breaking that Damon Lindelof has turned in a script to Lucasfilm and immediately left the project, as we are just days away from the expected announcement at Star Wars Celebration for the upcoming slate of films headed into production. They also examine the latest rumors about the mounting pressure for studio head, Kathleen Kennedy, to show forward momentum beyond the success of the franchise on the small screen.

Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

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In Episode 136 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, and Jake dissect the second episode of the third season of The Mandalorian, including the significance of Bo-Katan's sense of duty to Din, that epic reveal at the end and what is in store for the rest of the season.

Plus, the Geeks break down the 12th episode of the second season of The Bad Batch TV series in this spoiler special. They break down the main takeaways of what many are considering to be one of the best episodes of the series, and how Crosshair's personal story is developing to show where he is going in the future. Plus, there's blood in the water for two Star Wars movies with news  breaking that Kevin Feige's project is getting shelved, as is Patty Jenkins' Rogue Squadron flick. But there is positive news for Taika Waititi's film.

Check it all out in this episode of The Force Geeks podcast!

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