The Living Force

Clock out and head down to the cantina to meet up with our friend in the force Laura from the Force Toast Podcast! We’ll get a Schmoedown update, talk about a new Star Wars EU cover reveal, and hit on High Republic news that still seems too far, far away to speculate. Plus, Eric has a little game for us...and it involves booze. Join our hosts Charles, Corey, and Eric as they raise their glasses with Laura to talk about upcoming Star Wars news and releases! Send any and all questions to [email protected], tweet at us @LivingForcePod, hit us up on Facebook, watch LIVE on Twitch, and don't forget to join the discussion on Discord at Youtini.com. Help the galaxy find us by leaving a review and please remember to subscribe!

The Star Wars Expanded Universe could not have selected anyone better than Sarah Kuhn to capture the bravado that is Chelli Lona Aphra. Our hosts sit down with the illustrious author of the Heroine Complex novels, a variety of short stories and comics, as well as the EU audio drama that kept us on the edge of our seats Star Wars: Doctor Aphra. We'll see where Sarah's Star Wars origins began and how she hopes to be remembered in our galaxy far, far away.

We open our doors and welcome Stephen Kent from Beltway Banthas to The Living Force podcast headquarters. Star Wars politics surrounds the prequels like a casting shadow and flow into the original trilogy as the rise of the empire consumes the senate. With the EU helping to elaborate on those governmental proceedings, Stephen is second to none in showcasing the best Star Wars books that nailed the political game properly. Join Eric, Charles, and Corey as they team up with the Beltway Banthas Podcast and campaign for a galaxy far, far away!

“We're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?” It’s a nice pivot from our regularly scheduled book reviews and EU interactions to check back on our Star Wars universe to see how the community is holding together with recent news and content releases. When are these new cinematic movies coming out? Can the Disney+ live action show rumors be true? Do we like the direction the upcoming books and comic releases are headed? Join Corey, Eric, & Charles as they ponder these questions and give us an update on the sizzling Star Wars news of the summer! Send any and all questions to [email protected], tweet at us @LivingForcePod, hit us up on Facebook, watch LIVE on Twitch, and don't forget to join the discussion on Discord at Youtini.com. Help the galaxy find us by leaving a review and please remember to subscribe!

With Poe Dameron: Free Fall hitting the newsstands today, Eric and Corey had the pleasure of speaking with renowned author Alex Segura about writing the origin story for the boldest pilot since Han Solo, and his love for the Star Wars expanded universe!

Round 2 of Alexander Freed’s Shadow Fall is upon us! We couldn’t leave without topping off the remaining characters, pondering some overarching questions, and those Easter eggs that Charles has mined for the listeners. Beware of spoilers because this episode is chock-full of details for the finished readers. The finale of the Star Wars: Shadow Fall roundtable is ready and waiting for coordinates! Send any and all questions to [email protected], tweet at us @LivingForcePod, hit us up on Facebook, watch LIVE on Twitch, and don't forget to join the discussion on Discord at Youtini.com. Help the galaxy find us by leaving a review and please remember to subscribe!

A special episode where Charles & Eric interview the renowned author of Star Wars: Myths & Fables and Star Wars: Dark Legends, George Mann, about his new book, the majesty of Darth Caldoth, and the opportunity to write some of the best Star Wars characters of all time.

Alexander Freed has done it again with his second offering of the Alphabet Squadron trilogy, Star Wars: Shadow Fall. Charles leads us through the underground tunnel of character excerpts, interactions, and plot points that detail the war over Cerberon and the battle within the heroes of Alphabet Squadron. Part ONE of the Star Wars: Shadow Fall roundtable is leaving the hangar and ready to engage! Send any and all questions to [email protected], tweet at us @LivingForcePod, hit us up on Facebook, watch LIVE on Twitch, and don't forget to join the discussion on Discord at Youtini.com. Help the galaxy find us by leaving a review and please remember to subscribe!

All the way from the galaxy of Star Wars Explained, we welcome Alex Damon to The Living Force! He’ll help the crew preview Alexander Freed’s newest novel Shadow Fall, discuss all the possibilities behind EA’s Star Wars: Squadrons, and reflect on his experiences with the ultra competitive battleground that is Star Wars trivia. Our hosts Eric, Corey, and Charles team up with Alex Damon to combine our Star Wars powers and create a crossover event that brings more eyes to the Star Wars Expanded Universe! Send any and all questions to [email protected], tweet at us @LivingForcePod, hit us up on Facebook, watch LIVE on Twitch, and don't forget to join the discussion on Discord at Youtini.com. Help the galaxy find us by leaving a review and please remember to subscribe!

As we venture into the second and final part of our Queen’s Peril roundtable, we focus on E.K. Johnston’s character exploration that gives Star Wars: The Phantom Menace a new look and greater backstory than ever before. Quotes and excerpts from villains to heroes enhance our boundaries of this timeline and provide insight into character relationships yet to be seen. It’s time for Charles, Eric, and Corey to take us home as they round out our discussion on Queen’s Peril and provide a final ranking of the young adult novel. Send any and all questions to [email protected], tweet at us @LivingForcePod, hit us up on Facebook, watch LIVE on Twitch, and don't forget to join the discussion on Discord at Youtini.com. Help the galaxy find us by leaving a review and please remember to subscribe!