Rachel and Lauren hit 1984, the second Indiana Jones, and their own conflicting thoughts on the film. Topics include Willie Scott pros, cons, and origins; Harrison’s injury on set, Rachel’s taste in men, the dark nature of the film, and Lauren’s proposal on how she would reboot the Indiana Jones franchise. Also, a discussion on diversity in film and the movement #starringjohncho (www.starringjohncho.com) “The call for an Asian-American Leading man.” (Spoilers for Star Trek: Into Darkness)

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Rachel and Lauren hit 1984, the second Indiana Jones, and their own conflicting thoughts on the film. Topics include Willie Scott pros, cons, and origins; Harrison’s injury on set, Rachel’s taste in men, the dark nature of the film, and Lauren’s proposal on how she would reboot the Indiana Jones franchise. Also, a discussion on diversity in film and the movement #starringjohncho (www.starringjohncho.com) “The call for an Asian-American Leading man.” (Spoilers for Star Trek: Into Darkness)

Follow us on twitter, Instagram, Facebook (thefordcastpodcast) and Twitter (Thefordcastpc) to win and to see us on Oct 8th, 2016 at Comic Con NYC.

Note: It was The Geena Davis Institute - www.gojane.org

Rachel and Lauren hit 1983 and the end of the Star Wars Original trilogy saga with Return Of the Jedi. The ladies talk Ewoks, changes from drafts to shooting script, and the origins of Leia the Huttslayer. Also, personal stories on Jedi, attempts at UK accents, attempts at the American language, and lovely Warwick Davis stories. Plus, a focus on the evolution/devolution of Leia Organa's character and how success can sometimes throw a wrench in the artistic process. BEWARE: Spoilers for Force Awakens included.

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Rachel and Lauren hit 1983 and the end of the Star Wars Original trilogy saga with Return Of the Jedi. The ladies talk Ewoks, changes from drafts to shooting script, and the origins of Leia the Huttslayer. Also, personal stories on Jedi, attempts at UK accents, attempts at the American language, and lovely Warwick Davis stories. Plus, a focus on the evolution/devolution of Leia Organa's character and how success can sometimes throw a wrench in the artistic process. BEWARE: Spoilers for Force Awakens included.

Email ideas and feedback to [email protected] & if you love the show take a moment to review us on iTunes so others can find it (add a nickname under your profile)!

Rachel and Lauren talk Blade Runner and Harrison Ford's short cut scene from ET! Then the ladies welcome writer and fellow podcaster J. Holtham (@Jholtham) of DeepCutNerd (@Deepcutnerdpod) and the writer’s room of the new FOX show Pitch (premiering September 22nd) for an indepth discussion of Blade Runner. Also, discussion of Harrison Ford’s experience on set and during the casting process. Spoilers for Drive & Inception.

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Also check out Lauren and Rachel on the political Star Wars podcast @Beltwaybanthas, Lauren’s columns on Forcesofgeek.com, and Rachel’s on culturess.com.

Rachel and Lauren talk Blade Runner and Harrison Ford's short cut scene from ET! Then the ladies welcome writer and fellow podcaster J. Holtham (@Jholtham) of DeepCutNerd (@Deepcutnerdpod) and the writer’s room of the new FOX show Pitch (premiering September 22nd) for an indepth discussion of Blade Runner. Also, discussion of Harrison Ford’s experience on set and during the casting process. Spoilers for Drive & Inception.

To enter our Summer Contest go to Thefordcastpodcast.tumblr.com, click navigation and ENTER CONTEST & answer the trivia question from today’s episode!

Please rate/review us on iTunes (be sure to add a nickname so we can shout you out) to help more people find the podcast! Follow us on Twitter (@TheFordCastPC), Instagram, Facebook & Tumblr (Thefordcastpodcast) for news, trivia, and more contests!

Also check out Lauren and Rachel on the political Star Wars podcast @Beltwaybanthas, Lauren’s columns on Forcesofgeek.com, and Rachel’s on culturess.com.

Rachel and Lauren battle the New York City heat to bring you their Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) episode. Yet, none of it compares to the real life struggles Harrison Ford faced on the set of his first film as a leading man. They talk about the close-working creative relationship between Ford and director Steven Spielberg, the ladies share their personal stories with female characters in film, ask what the hell a MacGuffin is, and Rachel explains where the irrational fear of snakes comes from. Plus they discuss two important behind-the-scenes women on the film. For bonus Raiders stories, check out our first episode!

Don’t forget to enter our contests at www.thefordcastpodcast.com under “Enter Contest”. You can also find links to our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram--follow all social media to win prizes and get extra entries!

If you like us, please rate/review us on iTunes (add a nickname under your profile) - it really helps more people find the show - and subscribe on soundcloud & iTunes! Also send us feedback at [email protected].

Rachel and Lauren battle the New York City heat to bring you their Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) episode. Yet, none of it compares to the real life struggles Harrison Ford faced on the set of his first film as a leading man. They talk about the close-working creative relationship between Ford and director Steven Spielberg, the ladies share their personal stories with female characters in film, ask what the hell a MacGuffin is, and Rachel explains where the irrational fear of snakes comes from. Plus they discuss two important behind-the-scenes women on the film. For bonus Raiders stories, check out our first episode!

Don’t forget to enter our contests at www.thefordcastpodcast.com under “Enter Contest”. You can also find links to our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram--follow all social media to win prizes and get extra entries!

If you like us, please rate/review us on iTunes (add a nickname under your profile) - it really helps more people find the show - and subscribe on soundcloud & iTunes! Also send us feedback at [email protected].

Rachel and Lauren are excited to finally reach the ‘80s in Harrison Ford’s career with The Empire Strikes Back (1980)--Lauren’s favorite of the original trilogy! The ladies share their personal experiences with the film & talk behind the scenes info on Carrie Fisher, Harrison, and director Irvin Kershner. Other topics include, Han and Leia, that kiss, tales of drinking nights, female representation in action films, and tons of Han Solo related info. Looking for Luke Skywalker…? Better join us when we talk about Return Of The Jedi. And, introducing a new segment of the podcast: The Fordcast Theater: Rachel and Lauren‘s dramatic readings of George Lucas’s first Empire 1978 draft. What are the odds you’ll enjoy this episode… never tell us the odds!

Please review/rate us on iTunes (be sure to add a nickname under profile) to help more people find the podcast! Follow us on Twitter (TheFordCastPC), Instagram, Facebook & Tumblr (Thefordcastpodcast) for news, trivia and more contests!

Rachel and Lauren are excited to finally reach the ‘80s in Harrison Ford’s career with The Empire Strikes Back (1980)--Lauren’s favorite of the original trilogy! The ladies share their personal experiences with the film & talk behind the scenes info on Carrie Fisher, Harrison, and director Irvin Kershner. Other topics include, Han and Leia, that kiss, tales of drinking nights, female representation in action films, and tons of Han Solo related info. Looking for Luke Skywalker…? Better join us when we talk about Return Of The Jedi. And, introducing a new segment of the podcast: The Fordcast Theater: Rachel and Lauren‘s dramatic readings of George Lucas’s first Empire 1978 draft. What are the odds you’ll enjoy this episode… never tell us the odds!

Please review/rate us on iTunes (be sure to add a nickname under profile) to help more people find the podcast! Follow us on Twitter (TheFordCastPC), Instagram, Facebook & Tumblr (Thefordcastpodcast) for news, trivia and more contests!