Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast
Friends of the Force is a fan podcast dedicated to finding joy within the Star Wars fandom. Hosts Brad and Sarah invite listeners to their weekly in-depth discussions featuring film, television, publishing, interviews, and other niche topics that you can only find in a galaxy far, far away. We strike a balance between boundless enthusiasm and thoughtful exploration of the larger-than-life themes that bind us all together as friends of the Force.
Episodes
We bring you our final in-person roundtable interview from the Lucasfilm office with Supervising Sound Editor Margit Pfeiffer! We discuss Margit's work on seasons one and two of ANDOR, the role of ADR and Loop Group, creating the distinct sounds of Ghorman, and much more.
Thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity, and shoutout to Talking Bay 94 & Skytalkers Podcast for tag-teaming these roundtables!
Our excitement? It's high. It's very high. Today we're bringing you our in-person roundtable interview with Alan Tudyk from the Lucasfilm office to discuss his return as K-2SO in ANDOR season two. We learn about his time on set, K2 and Cassian's "meet-cute," improvisation, and more!
Big thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity, and shoutout to our Group 2 buddies Talking Bay 94 & Skytalkers Podcast and Kristin Baver...
We're thrilled to bring you our in-person roundtable interview with ANDOR creator & showrunner Tony Gilroy at the Lucasfilm office in San Francisco! We discussed the idea of "inspiring mania," the scope of season two, his writing process, and much more.
Big thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity, and shoutout to Talking Bay 94 & Skytalkers Podcast for tag-teaming this with us as well as Kristin Baver for moderatin...
Amy Ratcliffe joins the podcast to discuss the updated and expanded edition of “Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy” from Chronicle Books! We highlight the newest additions — including Maarva Ando, Avar Kriss, & Omega — and what it means for Amy to return to the book that started her writing journey in a galaxy far, far away.
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ANDOR might be over but it hasn't left our hearts. This week, we're looking back at season two by ranking all 12 episodes the best to the *absolute* best. Which episode will steal our personal #1 spot? Tune in to find out! Plus, some highlights from our Andor-infused trip to Lucasfilm.
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May the Force be with you, Captain. This week, we say goodbye to our beloved emotional-support television show ANDOR by discussing the final three episodes — “Make It Stop,” “Who Else Knows?”, & “Jedha, Kyber, Erso” — which are directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios and written by Tom Bissell.
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Our ANDOR season two coverage continues with episodes seven through nine — “Messenger,” “Who Are You?”, & “Welcome to the Rebellion” — which are directed by Janus Metz and written by Dan Gilroy.
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Our ANDOR season two coverage continues with episodes four through six — “Ever Been To Ghorman?,” “I Have Friends Everywhere,” & “What A Festive Evening” — which are directed by Ariel Kleiman and written by Beau Willimon.
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ANDOR is back, baby! Season two is officially here, and we are taking a deep dive into the first three episodes — “One Year Later,” “Sagrona Teema,” & “Harvest” — which are directed by Ariel Kleiman and written by Tony Gilroy.
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Live from Star Wars Celebration Japan on the Holonet News Stage, it's Friends of the Force! Join us as we look back at the events of our Star Wars-filled weekend in Tokyo including the latest tv/movie/book news and what's keeping us excited about the galaxy far, far away. Plus, no fire alarms! Yep, you heard us: NO! FIRE! ALARMS! It's a Friends of the Force miracle! That's how the Force works, right?
Shoutout to all of our listener...
ANDOR season two is nearly here! We're previewing the road ahead with our friends over at Stardust Records with tons of fun speculation and theories. What happens at the Ghorman Massacre? How do we meet K2? Who lives and who dies? Where is the handoff to Rogue One? All of this and more in our final podcast before our season two coverage begins.
Note: this episode was recorded before we received advanced screeners.
This week as part of ANDOR APRIL, we're breaking down the artistry of the costumes and set design that defined ANDOR's first season. Whether it's the ruggedness of Ferrix, the iconic closet of Mon Mothma, or the sterile and uninviting nature of Narkina 5, ANDOR brings us some of the most authentic people and locations that define its prestige quality.
As a reminder, our podcast will be LIVE from the Holonet News Stage a...
Oppression is the mask of fear... ANDOR APRIL continues with our deep dive into “Star Wars: The Mask of Fear” by Alexander Freed. This kicks off the Reign of the Empire trilogy and delivers the political thriller we've always wanted in a galaxy far, far away. We discuss Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, Saw Gerrera, and the state of democracy in the aftermath of the Clone Wars. Plus, we draw some meaningful connections to Andor season o...
ANDOR APRIL is here! In anticipation of season two's release, we're spending all month talking about ANDOR and only ANDOR. This week, we kick things off by ranking every season one episode from least best to best best (because they're all the best) and highlighting key moments across each arc.
As a reminder, our podcast will be LIVE from the Holonet News Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan on Sunday, April 20 at 11AM JST. Learn mor...
Brandon Wainerdi joins the podcast to discuss one of DK's latest and greatest reference books, “Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy.” We reflect on the role of reference books in our childhoods, learn about Brandon's journey in earning his first official Star Wars author byline, and more!
Check out Brandon's other work — including his podcast Talking Bay 94 and his contributions to StarWars.com &...
For the first time since 2023, the Golden Gorg Awards are back and better than ever! In celebration of the upcoming Revenge of the Sith 20th anniversary, we're hosting the fourth-ever Gorg Awards to celebrate the cinematic achievements of Episode III. Join us as we dish out the coveted Gorg across nine categories including Best Music Track, Best Costume, Best Sound Effect, and Best Scene.
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The revolution starts... now! ANDOR spring is officially upon us with the release of the season two trailer and we are SO back. We discuss the trailer's tone with the backdrop of country music artist Steve Earle, what we're most excited for, and where this final season of Andor could be taking us. Plus, we have an exciting announcement for our April coverage!
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We're thrilled to welcome back author Alexander Freed to celebrate his triumphant return to Star Wars publishing after four years with “THE MASK OF FEAR.” We dive into the timely political scene of the Empire's early reign, the promise of peace in a war-torn galaxy, the complex journeys of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, & Saw Gerrera, and much more.
This interview is spoiler-free, so if you haven't read the book an...
In celebration of the maestro's 93rd birthday, we're discussing the "Music by John Williams" documentary directed by Laurent Bouzereau. We reflect on how Williams' music has influenced our lives, our favorite sound bites from the documentary, and the how his music will live on in a galaxy far, far away.
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Claimsies! This week, we're looking back at season one of SKELETON CREW with our friend Darth Mollie to talk about how this beloved series set itself apart, the mysteries of At Attin, our most cherished Neel moments, and more.
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