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Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #172 - Duel of the Fates - Part 4 - Et tu Brutetrooper?It’s part 4 of our Duel of the Fates dramatic read-through! Check out our website for concept art that related to the section we read on this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/08/28/episode-172-duel-of-the-fates-part-4-et-tu-brutetrooper/ Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!

2020-08-2847 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #171 - The Zoom Where it HappensIt’s episode our first ever Zoom episode, where 10 kids joined us for the show! First, some introductions are in order. Then a nice “getting to know you” question where we learn that a concerning percentage of our listeners would choose to have Force lightning if it were possible. Huh. Then we head on over to the news! NEWS [22:20] We talk about the only news that matters this week, the fact that there will be a Lego Star Wars Holiday Special on Disney+ this November. Wizard! An...

2020-08-201h 01

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #170 - Duel of the Fates, Part 3It's part 3 of our dramatic read-through of the unused Ep. IX script, Duel of the Fates by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Check out our website for concept art that corresponds to this section of the movie: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/08/13/episode-170-duel-of-the-fates-part-3/ Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!

2020-08-1349 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #169 - The One Where Al Loses $50Well this is just great. Juuuuuuust great. STAR WARSY STUFF [2:40] We watched Solo. It’s good! We also watched Avatar. LISTENER MAILBAG [13:00] Henry sent us an email! And Nayan did, too. No exclamation mark for him though, since he lost me $50. LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [29:30] Liam has a happy song for us, today. NEWS [32:10] We have to wait even longer for the next Star Wars movie. Anna will probably be in college when it comes out. Gulp. T...

2020-08-0652 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #168 - Deux of the FatesIt's part two of our totally-not-canon-not-even-legends Duel of the Fates dramatic read-through! There is concept art for a lot of this stuff, so check out our blog to see some of the images that go along with this part of the movie: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/07/31/episode-168-deux-of-the-fates/ Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!

2020-07-3146 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #167 - Listener Mailbag and Some NewsJoin us, as we rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... Also, we'll read listener emails and talk about some Star Wars news. Join us for that, too. STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00] Still making our way through Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. Super interesting stuff. LISTENER MAILBAG [18:15] So much email! NEWS [26:25] So yeah, The Bad Batch. Also, take a listen to this excerpt from the Aphra audio-drama, which you can now buy! https://www.starwars.com/news/doctor-aphra-an-audiobook-original-exclusive-excerpt O...

2020-07-2142 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #166 - The Fates ... They're DuelingThis week, we start our Duel of the Fates read-through. This is the un-produced and completely un-canon script for Episode IX by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. It's ... different. But we're having fun reading through it. More to come! Check out some concept art of Rey's outfit and the execution of Biss Kova over at the blog post for this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/07/19/episode-166-the-fates-theyre-dueling/ Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon...

2020-07-1952 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #165 - Stump the Lump!It’s a Stump the Lump spectacular! Our Star Wars quiz segment is taking over the show this week. Listeners sent in trivia and Anna and Liam go head-to-head to see who is the ultimate Star Wars trivia master (in our house, under the age of 41)! Play along at home and let us know how many you got right! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/child...

2020-07-021h 14

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #164 - Emails, Squadrons, Vibrocleavers, etc.Star Wars: Squadrons is coming in October, a bunch of listener emails, and a whole lot more! By the way, we had a technical problem this week, and I didn’t realize we had it until I went to edit the recording. So the sound quality on this episode is not up to par. Sorry about that. MAILBAG [1:40] Brandt, Lily and Nayan sent us emails! LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [20:45] NEWS [24:25] Star Wars: Squadrons is coming in October! The Empire Strikes Back is getting the “From a Certai...

2020-06-1957 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #163We start the show with a pretty frank discussion about the killing of George Floyd, racism, protest, property damage, and calls for justice. As a white parent, it’s my duty to have these conversations with my kids. This is not a parental warning, it’s a parental plea: White parents, talk with your kids about racism! Recognize how you benefit from systemic racism. Continue to have hard, uncomfortable conversations with your kids about racism. We all need to do better and we all have ample room for growth. To our black listeners and all blac...

2020-06-1146 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #162 - The Great IndoorsFrom the comfort of our basement, these are the Days of our Lives... LISTENER EMAILS [4:25] We hear from listeners Ish and Lily and Nayan! STAR WARSY STUFF [19:50] Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian is pretty awesome. LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [20:45] Don’t Give Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnO0fKzP6Dw NEWS [25:35] We’re getting manga for Leia: Princess of Alderaan and Rebels! Charlie Lippincott and Ken Nightingall have passed away. The former was the original hype man for A New Hope; t...

2020-05-2848 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #161 - Listen Up, Old PeopleListener feedback, tons of good news, a theory vindicated, and more! NEWS [23:35] May 4th gave us a ton of news. New movies, new TV, new Mandalorian directors, new books, new video games! It’s a relative dry spell these days for Star Wars, but the future looks bright. CANON NEWS [47:55] How did the Emperor survive the Death Star II? Well, I called it back in episode 151! STUMP THE LUMP! [58:00] Charlies tries to stump us. He succeeds. Q&A COUNCIL [1:01:10] Ayden asks us a ques...

2020-05-151h 04

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #160 - Clone Wars and Star Wars Day - The Phantom Mini-CastWe get together this week on Star Wars Day for an impromptu little episode that still manages to clock in at a little under a half an hour. We're talking the Clone Wars series finale in this episode, so spoiler alert for that. We also cover listener feedback and all sorts of tangents. Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for listening, and may the F...

2020-05-0527 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast #159 - The Last PikumanguaThe name says it all, folks. Or does it? We start this week off with some great listener emails and voicemail from Iaian, Ayden, and Nayan! And then ... it just keeps going from there. STAR WARSY STUFF [15:35] We finished watching Resistance season 2! LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [26:35] NEWS [31:30] Casting announcement for the Cassian Andor series on Disney+! The Rise of Skywalker is going to be on Disney+ on May 4th! Q&A COUNCIL [37:55] Iain has a question for us: Do you think Rey will sta...

2020-04-3050 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force Episode #158 - Hilarity EnsuesThis week we bask in listener feedback, give some book recommendations and just overall have a fun time. STAR WARSY STUFF [30:40] LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [32:45] NEWS [35:40] A new behind-the-scenes show about The Mandalorian is coming to Disney+, starting May 4th! CANON NEWS [42:15] More goodness from The Rise of Skywalker novelization. JOKE [45:10] Nayan sent us a joke. What is every Star Wars fan’s least favorite type of container? OUTRO [47:30] Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter...

2020-04-2350 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #157 - This New HouseFirst episode from our new house! STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05] We christened our new home on the first night here by watching TROS and sitting on a giant porg. LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [8:10] Liam treats us to his latest groove, The Clouds. NEWS [14:55] Sounds like we have a treat coming with the last arc of The Clone Wars. And it’s story time with Daisy Ridley! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsPEeLfKIK8 CANON NEWS [19:45] More canon news...

2020-04-1537 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #156 - This Old HouseIt’s the last show recorded in our old house! Emails from Jack, Jacob and Nayan start off the show. STAR WARSY STUFF [14:10] We’re still watching Resistance and Clone Wars. Also, Toy Story 4. LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [16:30] We listen to another one of Liam’s song, his newest single, Taumatized. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3785kvyYqc NEWS [24:00] We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Andrew Jack who played Major Emmat in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi...

2020-04-0245 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #155 - Saving What We LoveLet's talk about some Star Wars! But first, of course, we talk about Coronavirus to start off the show. How could we not? Jacob from Australia also sent us a couple messages. A SONG FROM LIAM [17:20] In what might just be a new segment of the show, we listen to one of Liam’s songs. This one is off his debut album, i might say no. You can listen to the whole album here: https://hoodieboss.bandcamp.com/album/i-might-say-no STAR WARSY STUFF [20:25] We’re watchi...

2020-03-271h 05

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #154 - Children of the Children of the ForceThis week we start off by giving a shoutout to some listeners, including two who have been inspired by us to start their very own podcasts! Then it's off to Star Wars stuff, sounds, news and more! STAR WARSY STUFF [16:15] Liam read the Lost Stars manga and really liked it. Anna’s reading Most Wanted and liking it quite a bit. WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [22:10] Out with The Wilhelm, in with The George! NEWS [29:10] The New York Toy Fair revealed some awesome merch, including some adora...

2020-02-2648 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #153 - The One Where Liam Loses Two TeethEpisode 153 starts off with listener emails from Nick, Ayden and Jack! We discuss Rey’s lightsaber, canon, Valentine’s Day, ships, relationships, etc. There’s also a little bit of talk about Colin Trevorrow’s early draft for Ep. IX: Duel of the Fates. We might end up doing a read through of the script. We’ll see. Q&A COUNCIL [36:00] Jack from Ottawa has our question for the week: If you could be anyone in Star Wars, who would you be? We also go through our rankings of all the St...

2020-02-1953 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #152 - FIVE YEARS!Celebrate our 5th anniversary with us this week, as we take a stroll down memory lane; talking about and listening to our favorite moments. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us over the years, morally and financially. Words can’t express our gratitude! Here’s to five more years! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for listening, and may the...

2020-02-121h 19

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #151 - 128 Seconds to ExegolThis week, we're talking even more TROS, a bunch of news, and more listener mail! STAR WARSY STUFF [2:35] I played Star Wars Destiny for the first time, even though they just announced they’re going to stop making it. We have another email from Nyan and a voicemail and email from Ayden! Jacob has a theory about Palpatine. Bart from Belgium chimes in on our 150th episode. And we’ve been rewatching selected episodes of The Clone Wars in anticipation of season 7’s premiere on February 21st.

2020-02-0558 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #150 - Our 150th EpisodeThat is to say, our 150th regular episode. It’s a pretty loose format for our 150th. We had a ton of fun with it. Read a bunch of listener emails, covered quite a bit of canon news. A fun and quirky episode sure to put a smile on your face or your money back! Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childre...

2020-01-211h 18

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter 7 and 8: Magic Hand ThingWe break down the final two episodes of season one: The Reckoning and Redemption. What does it all mean? How does that timeline work out? What do we want to see in season two? Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought of Chapter 7 and 8 of The Mandalorian! Email us at forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/child...

2020-01-161h 16

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #149 - TROS Again (and Again)It’s episode 149 of Children of the Force! Listen, you will… On iTunes On Spotify On Stitcher On Google Play On Podbean Throw us a buck, you will… On Patreon STAR WARSY STUFF [1:20] We went to Secrets of the Empire, the immersive VR experience at The Void. It was awesome! We saw The Rise of Skywalker one or two more times. Margaret, Henry and Tom sent us an email about TROS! Happy belated birthday to Margaret and Henry! Wyatt, Evan a...

2020-01-081h 10

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #148 - The Rise of Skywalker - Opening Night Reactions (SPOILERS!)SPOILERS! THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE! IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE RISE OF SKYWALKER YET, DO NOT LISTEN! This podcast episode starts in the parking lot of the movie theater and ends in our kitchen. There are things we missed. There are hot takes we haven't taken. There are nuances we haven't nuanced. But if you want to hear the guttiest of gut reactions, take a listen to this show. Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Childre...

2019-12-2031 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter 5 and 6: Whatcha Gonna Do?Breaking down two episodes this week: The Gunslinger and The Prisoner. There's a lot of bad people in these episodes. The kids weren't super into these until we started talking about them. That crew in The Prisoner is going to haunt our dreams for a good long while though. Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought of Chapter 5 and 6 of The Mandalorian! Email us at forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Emai...

2019-12-1745 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #147 - On the Good Ship FinnPoeThis week we're talking The Rise of Skywalker, FinnPoe, Fallen Order, emails, Jar Jar and more! STAR WARSY STUFF [2:20] Liam and I have both now finished Jedi: Fallen Order and we really enjoyed it! I’m reading a bunch of Star Wars books. We got an email from Tom and also an email from Nick from London! NEWS [26:50] Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge is coming to Disney+! Sounds like a super fun game show and can’t wait to watch. We also talk books and that V...

2019-12-121h 12

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter Four: Acoustic GuitarListen as we break down Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian. From a Star Wars restaurant, to the Mando longing for home, to Klatooinian animal rights activists, to soup, we cover it all. Thank you so much for listening! Let us know what you thought of Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian! Comment on the post here or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon...

2019-12-0445 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter Three: The Choking HazardIt’s Chapter 3 of The Mandalorian and if this is what woman-directed Star Wars looks like, please only give us woman-directed Star Wars from now on. We talk whistling birds, body counts, the creepy Client, Mando culture and ... armpit hair? For some reason? Thank you so much for listening! Let us know what you thought of Chapter 3 of The Mandalorian! Comment on the post here or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the...

2019-11-2753 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #146 - TROS in EW: An Acronym StoryThis week we're talking the Entertainment Weekly story, photos, that new TV spot, and more! As always, check out the blog post for this episode to see more links, images and videos: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/11/21/episode-146-tros-in-ew-an-acronym-story/ STAR WARSY STUFF [1:10] Jacob fills us in on hot chips. Margaret and Henry sent us some photos of their Halloween costumes! So cool! We’ve been watching The Mandalorian, of course. I finished Black Spire and ended up liking it quite a bit! And I’m 2/3 of the way through Resistance Reborn and th...

2019-11-2149 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter Two: You Speak Terrible JawaIt’s Chapter 2 of The Mandalorian and we are HERE. FOR. IT. First we recap Chapter 1 and I talk about how the blue fishy alien from the beginning of the episode remind me of Sea Monkeys. Yeah, it’s a stretch. But for some reason that’s who he reminded me of. Then we dive deep into Chapter 2. Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: ht...

2019-11-1646 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast - Chapter One: Pew Pew PewLook outside! The Mandalorian is here! Join us as we discuss (with FULL SPOILERS) the characters, themes, locations, music, and everything else from Chapter 1 of The Mandalorian, which I have lovingly dubbed, "Pew Pew Pew.' You'll also hear us talk about how the title of these episodes was going to be "MandiloriFANS," but the kids and I talked about it and we all decided that "We Have Spoken" seems like a better fit. When I say that we figure this stuff out as we go along, I'm not joking! Thank you so mu...

2019-11-1347 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #145 - Our 4th Annual Halloween Show!It's Halloween! But there's also news! We cover both! STAR WARSY STUFF [4:35] We heard back from Tom(s dad) and Jacob! Tom’s dad’s email leads to a discussion of how Palpatine could come back. That’s spooky, right? NEWS [16:05] The Game of Thrones guys are out of Star Wars! We got a new Mandalorian trailer! And Wedge is back! Maybe not on screen, but in book form, for sure. SPOOKY STORIES [25:25] We revisit our stories from last year, including this one:

2019-10-301h 03

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #144 - TROS Final Trailer Melt-DownIt’s episode 144 of Children of the Force! Listen, you will… On iTunes On Spotify On Stitcher On Google Play On Podbean Throw us a buck, you will… On Patreon We’re frame-by-framing The Rise of Skywalker trailer (like you do). Listen along. There are at least two creepy fingers that you DON’T want to miss. STAR WARSY STUFF [1:45] We start off the show with some listener comments. NEWS [18:30] We’re breaking down the new trailer for The Rise of Skyw...

2019-10-241h 22

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #143 - News, Glorious NewsA full episode of newsy goodness this week! STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00] We start off with a comment from Jacob from Australia, talk a bit about the first episode of the second season of Resistance and we pick our favorite toys from Triple Force Friday. NEWS [15:30] Ton of news. Empire magazine! The Rise of Skywalker! The Mandalorian! Triple Force Friday! Obi-Wan director and writer announced! And tons of book news, including some juicy Resistance Reborn tidbits. CANON NEWS [54:50] We got info on the Inquisitors from the v...

2019-10-101h 04

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #142 - Life Day 2020Could we get another Holiday Special? Hear what the kids and I think about it in this week's episode of... CHILDREN OF THE FORCE (cue emotional string music) STAR WARSY STUFF [1:20] We’re watching through the Lord of the Rings movies. They’re great. We also started watching Steven Universe. And Bart from Belgium sent us an email. NEWS [12:40] Jon Favreau is up for doing a new Star Wars Holiday Special for Disney+. We talk about what we’d like to see. For me, it’...

2019-09-2644 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #141 - GoFundThem We start the episode off with some bad news about Children of the Force guest Emma’s mom’s stage 4 breast cancer. Thankfully, there’s something you can do to help, please go to the GoFundMe page and donate to help out this family, who are basically our family. For every $20 donated, I’ll send you a 1977 Star Wars trading card of your choice (I have most of them, you’ll get your pick). Here’s their GoFundMe page: Help our friend Erin fight Stage IV cancer No amount is too small or too large. An...

2019-09-1138 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #140 - D23 GivethD23 gave us all of the goodness over the weekend. The Rise of Skywalker. The Mandalorian. Obi-Wan Kenobi. We break it all down. STAR WARSY STUFF [2:50] A couple corrections and clarifications from last episode. Non-Star Warsy stuff: We’re watching Lord of the Rings, the first time for the kids. NEWS [7:30] We talk all the goodness out of D23. There's so much that it takes us the rest of the episode. OUTRO [1:07:00] Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/Ch...

2019-08-281h 12

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #139 - Obi-What Now?This week, we're talkin' Dooku: Jedi Lost, the increasing possibility of an Obi-Wan thing, and whether or not kids these days like Star Wars (spoiler: they do). Head on over to the blog post for this episode to see images and video that we talk about: www.childrenoftheforce.com/2019/08/16/episode-139-obi-what-now/ STAR WARSY STUFF [2:30] We’re in the thick of Dooku: Jedi Lost and it’s bringing up some complicated ideas surrounding teaching and knowledge and whether or not it’s always better to know than to not know. Thrawn: Treason doesn’t spark the...

2019-08-1656 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #138 - Darth YetiWe have a new microphone. Its name is Darth Yeti. We use it to talk all about the SDCC Star Wars reveals and much more! STAR WARSY STUFF [4:00] I finished Alphabet Squadron. We’re super excited for His Dark Materials and all the upcoming Marvel goodness that was revealed at SDCC over the weekend. NEWS [14:20] New Vader Immortal posters show us some of the cool stuff happening in that game: https://www.starwars.com/news/ilmxlab-vader-immortal-character-posters Vader’s Castle from IDW is coming back for Halloween this year...

2019-07-2354 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #137 - Libaries, Sith Toopers, and Sta WarsWe're back and more tangential than ever! This week, we're talking Nightsisters, Sith Troopers, The Mandalorian, and a whole bunch more. STAR WARSY STUFF [6:40] We (sort of) finished our Clone Wars - Domino Squad watch-through and now it’s on to those creepy Nightsisters. Speaking of creepy, we’re also listening to Dooku: Jedi Lost. And I’m almost done with the unfortunately titled Alphabet Squadron. It’s pretty good. Liam’s still making EDM. We play a short song. We also read an email from Jack from Ottawa...

2019-07-171h 05

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #136 - Video (Games) Killed the Podcast StarIt's summer!!! And we have some video games to talk about! Also, a whole bunch of other fun Star Wars stuff. So sit back in your lounger by the pool with a nice cold refreshment by your side and give us a listen. If you're at the public pool, put us on your bluetooth speaker and spread the love! STAR WARSY STUFF [7:40] We’re watching through all of the Domino Squad episodes of the Clone Wars. Basically, any episode with Fives in it. I finished Dooku: Jedi Lost and Master and Apprentice ...

2019-06-141h 03

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #135 - All is Vanity (Fair)This week, we're picking apart the Vanity Fair article all about The Rise of Skywalker. Join us, and together we will speculate as father and son and daughter and listener.... STAR WARSY STUFF [2:30] We’re in the middle of our Clone Wars: Domino Squad rewatch. Man, those clones die fast. NEWS [7:00] We’re talking AAAALLLL about those Vanity Fair articles. Head on over there to see the photos, but beware, anything more than three articles puts you on the wrong side of a paywall. The bulk of information and all of the p...

2019-05-301h 05

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #134 - Barrels o' Star WarsThis week, we read an email from Jack, talk book recommendations, upcoming Star Wars movies and other projects, what the valachord looks like, how to speak astromech, and more! Join us and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... Check the blog post for this episode over at our website, it has images and links and all that good stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/05/21/episode-134-barrels-o-star-wars/ STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00] We read an email from Jack from Ottawa and talk books and comic books. Non-Starwarsy, we’re watching She...

2019-05-2145 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #133 - Peter Mayhew, Star Wars Day, Book NewsThis week, we're remembering Peter Mayhew, then talking books, The Phantom Menace, Star Wars day and more. STAR WARSY STUFF [10:30] We talk about Queen’s Shadow again, now that I’ve finished it. We go over our Star Wars Day doings. Anna started Master and Apprentice and likes it so far. She also got into an argument with her teacher about The Phantom Menace. Which leads into the “20 things I love about The Phantom Menace” I’m doing over on twitter: https://twitter.com/ForceChildren/status/1123801546687426562 NEWS [27:40] The Jou...

2019-05-0958 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #132 - Star Wars TV and Some EmailsThis week, we're talking Star Wars TV and getting to some listener emails. And having a lot of fun. Too much fun, probably. STAR WARSY STUFF [3:15] We talk a bit about Queen’s Shadow and how different of a book it is. We give a quick spoiler-free review of Endgame. Oh, and we talk about that theory video I posted about Rey Skywalker and Force transportation. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyFwyDEjaWo NEWS [19:15] We cover all of the TV stuff...

2019-05-011h 11

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Reaction Corps - The Rise of Skywalker SWCC teaserIt's our full breakdown and reaction to The Rise of Skywalker teaser! We're going to take this Skywalker theory further than it's ever gone before! We'll also discuss questions like: Why isn't Kylo shooting Rey? Why is he flying left? (By the way, I made a video showing what it would look like if the movement went from left to right. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YsH4D0yE-g" Who's fixing Kylo's mask? Is that the Death Star I or Death Star II? Who is ris...

2019-04-2457 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #131 - Days 3, 4, and 5 of Star Wars Celebration ChicagoJoin us for days 3, 4, and 5 of Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Be sure to check out the post on our website for photos and links and all of the good stuff that goes along with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/04/21/episode-131-days-3-4-and-5-of-star-wars-celebration-chicago/ After some opening thoughts about Celebration and some news of how we’re acclimating back into our regular lives, we get into it… SATURDAY [7:40] The Rebels Remembered panel was great, emotional and hilarious. We stopped by the Star Wars Show stage and Cameron took our picture, as you c...

2019-04-211h 21

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #130 - Day 2 of Star Wars Celebration ChicagoComing to you from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Hear all about our second day, the trailer reveal, seeing all the stars live, and more! I'll be adding a ton of photos and links for this episode to our website at a later date, but for now have a good listen! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for liste...

2019-04-1331 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #129 - Day 1 of CelebrationComing to you from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Hear all about our first day, an interview with Frank from Diorama Builders, Janina Gavankar plugging our podcast, and a whole bunch more! I'll be adding a ton of photos and links to our website at a later date, but for now at least, here's Janina Gavankar's twitch video of her signing the autograph for us. The link will take you to right before meet her: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/409664481?t=01h28m05s Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/Ch...

2019-04-1336 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast The Road to Celebration ABCs ... literallyWe are in ... well, Schaumberg. Which is a suburb of Chicago. But by the time you listen to this, we'll probably be in Chicago at our hotel across the street from STAR WARS CELEBRATION!!! In this episode, we reveal that we got into the Mandalorian panel at the Celebration stage and the overflow stage for Episode IX! There's going to be so much to talk about these next few days, we thought we'd do a quick fun little episode from the hotel room tonight. Enjoy! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/Ch...

2019-04-1107 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #128 - Celebration AnticipationThis week, we're talking all about Celebration and a whole bunch more! STAR WARSY STUFF [9:10] We’re hopping back on the Star Wars watch-through train! ROTJ, TFA, and TLJ are on the list for sure. And maybe Battlefront II cut-scenes? Anna and Al have started reading Queen’s Shadow. It’s great. NEWS [12:25] Black Spire has a cover! Is Taika Waititi playing an assassin droid? Maybe. Master and Apprentice and Queen’s Shadow Celebration exclusive covers have been revealed! CANON NEWS [21:50] Our mild s...

2019-03-291h 10

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #127 - Full-Sized MediocrityWe're back with a full(er)-sized episode! From Resistance to Galaxy's Edge to Celebration and a bunch of places in between ... it's no moon, it's a big ol' episode of Children of the Force! STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00] I started reading the great Queen’s Shadow by E.K. Johnston. Isaiah left us a voicemail! A Neimoidian correction. We watched the season finale of Resistance. No spoilers here, but it was pretty darn good! We also talk about Star Wars Creature Madness! NEWS[12:20] We d...

2019-03-211h 12

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #126 - Introducing Emma! - Return of the Mini-CastIt's the Return of the Mini-Cast! We haven't had one of these since May, 2016! This time around, three year old Emma makes her triumphant debut on the show! We talk about lightsabers, stormtroopers, and that time she watched Star Wars way back when she was fifteen years old. It's a fun little episode. Enjoy! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com...

2019-03-1610 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #125 - Science Museum of MN's Star Wars Day!It’s our Science Museum of Minnesota Star Wars day special! We interviewed a ton of Star Wars fans of every age. It was a busy day! Check out our website to see photos from the day: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/02/27/episode-125-science-museum-of-mns-star-wars-day/ We talked to (let me know if I misspelled your name!): Maxwell - 4:05 Mason and Miles - 6:20 Ella - 7:50 Evan and Caleb - 9:22 Chris - 12:07 Grant - 17:08 Ethan - 20:05 Addie - 21:33 Theodore and Landon - 23:55 Koh...

2019-02-271h 36

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #124 - This Song's Gonna Get Stuck Inside YourJoin us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... Principle photography has wrapped on Episode IX, Triple Force Friday his going to hit us like a ton of Star Wars, Krennic and Tarkin didn't like each other much, and a bunch of other stuff! Welcome to Children of the Force! STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00] We watched the Resistance episode, The Core Problem. Good episode! The Lego Movie 2 is stuck inside our hea-a-a-a-ad. NEWS [8:05] Principle photography has wrapped on Episode IX. JJ...

2019-02-2057 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #123 - Children of the 4th PodiversaryJust like that! Four years! Join us, and together we will celebrate the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener and listener and listener... First we start the episode off with a conversation with our honorary fourth host, Nick from London! Then we listen to amazing voicemails of amazing people wishing us a happy 4th. The first, from BB-Kate of the Nerd of Paradise podcast. Listen to her awesome podcast here: http://nerdofparadise.net Evan and Wyatt also sent us a funny (I think?) voicemail. We also...

2019-02-131h 03

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #122 - Past the First MarkerIn our 122nd episode, we talk about some upcoming books, get super excited for Celebration, and talk about Cad Bane a whole bunch! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener... For photos and videos of the stuff we're talking about on this episode, check out the show guide on our website: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/02/06/episode-122-past-the-first-marker/ STAR WARSY STUFF [3:15] We’ll have a table at Star Wars Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota, February 23rd! Come say hi and be on...

2019-02-061h 04

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #121 - Hibernation SicknessIn episode 121 we read an email, talk news, discuss the past and present of the Falcon ... and more! We start the episode with a very kind email from new listener and Patreon patron Bart from Belgium! STAR WARSY STUFF [18:15] We watched the latest episode of Resistance: The Doza Dilemma. NEWS [20:45] The Belgians are bringing some awesome sets to Celebration Chicago! And Star Wars wants you to Fuel Your Force! CANON NEWS [29:00] Why was Han’s Falcon so messy? JOKE [34:20] What...

2019-01-3044 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #120 - It's not true. Any of it.This week, we're talking birthdays, Oscars, Alphabet Squadron, Celebration, jokes, tangents and more! Check out the post on our website for accompanying images and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/01/24/episode-120-its-not-true-any-of-it/ STAR WARSY STUFF [1:55] Missed connection: Pizza delivery guy. BB-8 button. Going to celebration? We also listen to a voicemail from the most elusive guest ever: Jen! NEWS [9:15] We cover all of the tangentially related Oscar news, and Solo’s VFX nod. What’s going on with John Boyega’s hands? We discuss the upcoming Alphabet S...

2019-01-2449 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #119 - PalpateenybopperThis week we're talking Bibo, Celebration, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, and a whole lot more! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener... STAR WARSY STUFF [1:20] Liam and I finished reading the Choose Your Destiny: A Han and Chewie Adventure by Cavan Scott. We’re pausing our chronological watch-through of the Star Wars movies. We’ll pick up in time for hyping up for Celebration. We discuss Bibo, the first episode of the second half of the first season of the third animated Star...

2019-01-1652 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #118 - Hello There, 2019We're back! On episode 118, we talk about the year to come and all the greatness that awaits. And now we’re on Spotify! Just search for Children of the Force and there we’ll be! STAR WARSY STUFF [5:50] The kids got the Jedi Challenges augmented reality set for Christmas. It’s awesome. Anna read the Attack of the Clones novelization and loved it. NEWS [14:55] Some Mandalorian news out there, including the announcement of composer Ludwig Göransson, confirmation of Pedro Pascal and a bunch of other...

2019-01-091h 08

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast CotF Special Edition - The One From a SaunaSo... we recorded in a sauna because the kids liked the acoustics. It's under five minutes long. Give me a break, it's a December without a Star Wars movie. SAUNA-Y STUFF [0:01] OUT OF THE SAUNA [3:40] May the Force be with you! Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com

2018-12-1404 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast CotF Special Edition - The "Star Wars Holiday Special" Special!That's a whole lotta special. Join us, as we cringe our way through the Star Wars Holiday Special! If you just wanted to do just the commentary track for now, you can watch this video right here (it contains the Special AND the commentary track!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pBOSXdVECY As I say in the intro, the video we watched on YouTube got pulled for some reason. I'm hoping this one doesn't, too. May the Force be with you and happy Life Day!

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Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #117 - Life Day Is ComingOn episode 117 we're talking casting for The Mandalorian, The Phantom Menace, Hutts, lightsabers, and a whole bunch of other stuff. STAR WARSY STUFF [0:30] We’ve started our annual chronological Star Wars movie watch-through, starting with The Phantom Menace, of course. Liam and I have started reading the Han and Chewie choose-your-own-adventure book by Cavan Scott. You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Choose-Destiny-Adventure/dp/1368016243 NEWS [4:45] A couple (probably) cast members have been revealed for The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal is set to lead the show and Gina Carano is ho...

2018-11-2138 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #116 - Cassian! Disney+! More Collegiate Questions!It’s episode 116 of Children of the Force! We’re talking this week about that new Cassian Andor television show, Disney+, and answering more questions from college students! We start the episode off remembering Stan Lee. NEWS [7:25] There’s a new Cassian Andor TV series coming our way: https://www.starwars.com/news/cassian-andor-live-action-series-announced. We get excited about it and about the possibilities of who else could end up in the show. The Cassian series will be on … Disney+! Check out their temporary website here to get excited: https://preview.disneyplus.com

2018-11-1352 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #115 - The College YearsIt’s episode 115 of Children of the Force! This week, we answer a bunch of questions from college students and Liam serenades us with a guitar and a song about Star Wars (and maybe how it’s better than Star Trek). STAR WARSY STUFF [2:50] We bought The Night of the Gorax comic. Liam and I have both read it since recording and it’s pretty darn creepy. The art is phenomenal. NEWS [3:30] George Lucas visited the set of the Mandalorian. And the Boba Fett movie is dead...

2018-11-0849 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #114 - Star Wars Podcast of Horror!It's our third annual Halloween special! This Halloween, we take a page out of the Simpsons' playbook and bring you three spine-tingling tales of horror! Sort of. Pretty much. First, Anna brings us the introduction to a story she’s been working hard on. A Twi’lek is in the woods alone… …wracked with guilt over ruining her family’s life... …in her agony she gets lost… …then something comes out of the bushes… Next, Kylo Ren reads us The Convor, in which a stately bird of the Jedi days of yore fli...

2018-10-2842 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #113 - "A" is for A-wingIn this episode, we talk about THE Mandalorian, Alphabet Squadron, Chuck Wendig's really unfortunate firing from Marvel, and a whole lot more. As always, check out the show guide on our website for accompanying images and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/10/18/episode-113-a-is-for-a-wing/ NEWS [3:20] We discuss news of The Mandalorian. We also talk about Alphabet Squadron. The name is ridiculous, but the concept sounds cool. And we touch on the Chuck Wendig firing from Marvel. It’s not a good thing. We don’t like it. Chuck deserves better and Marvel Star Wars r...

2018-10-1858 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #112 - Return of the Children of the ForceIt's been a month! But we're finally back. This week, we're talking new additions to Episode IX, Bob Iger's statment on future Star Wars movies, the passing of Gary Kurtz, and a whole lot more. For images, videos and other stuff, check out the show guide on our website: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/09/26/3305/ STAR WARSY STUFF [3:40] Liam and I finished Jason Fry’s Servants of the Empire series and strongly recommend it. And now we’re reading Chewbacca and the Forest of Fear, which is significantly sillier. And as I write this, we just picke...

2018-09-2739 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #111 - Kelly Marie Tran, Resistance, Origami YodaThis week, we're talking about that Kelly Marie Tran piece in the NYT, Resistance, Origami Yoda, and a bunch more. As always, head on over to our site for links, images and videos that go alone with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/08/23/episode-111-kelly-marie-tran-resistance-origami-yoda/ STAR WARSY STUFF [0:35] Liam (and Anna) has been loving Tom Angleberger’s Origami Yodaseries. Liam tells us ALL ABOUT IT. We had ice cream with listener and Patreon supporter, Michal Schik. We’ve been watching Rebels with friends. NEWS[10:20] First off, we re...

2018-08-2355 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #110 - Clone Wars Returns, Episode IX Cast, Oscar Isaac SingingThis episode begins with Oscar Isaac serenading us with a Star Wars song. Then we discuss the return of The Clone Wars, Episode IX casting news and a whole bunch more. Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father ans son and daughter and listener.... And as always, check out the show guide on our website for links and images that go along with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/08/02/episode-110-clone-wars-returns-episode-ix-cast-oscar-isaac-singing/ STAR WARSY STUFF [3:40] I finished Most Wanted and started on Thrawn: Alliances. NEWS [10:40]

2018-08-0259 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #109 - VR, Lando, Empathy, Etc. In #109 we talk about all the VR goodness we've experienced recently (and WILL experience), catch up on other Star Warsy stuff we've been up to, talk Lando, horrible fans (again), and how even the worst people have problems of their own. Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... STAR WARSY STUFF [1:30] We listen to Nick from London’s review of Solo and talk about the Star Wars VR things we’ve done and will do in the near future! NEW...

2018-07-1955 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #108 - The Good, the Bad and the Savareen This week, we're talking Solo, music, people who aren't nice on the internet ... and more! We start the show off by announcing the winner of the signed copy of Ashley Eckstein’s It’s Your Universe. STAR WARSY STUFF [7:15] Liam’s been playing Battlefront, the first. I’ve been playing Battlefront II again. We saw Solo again. I have some thoughts about Enfys Nest’s theme and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. I make a mashup called The Good, the Bad and the Savareen (renamed after this episode...

2018-06-221h 03

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #107 - Solo: An Episode of Initial ThoughtsIn this episode, we’re talking all about Solo, including SPOILERS! TURN BACK IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN SOLO! We do a super quick pre-game prediction and then you get our in-the-car-right-after-the-movie reaction to Solo! Thanks for listening! Send us a voicemail or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com if you want to take part in the discussion or just give us some feedback. Thanks!

2018-05-2718 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #106 - Solobration!Anna's at camp, so it's just the guys this time around. Don't worry, we set the timer for 20 minutes. We talk Solo and the upcoming Star Wars Celebration Chicago, which we are totally attending! More info about Celebration here: http://www.starwarscelebration.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for listening, and may the Force be...

2018-05-2320 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #105 - It's Your UniverseThis week, we’re gushing about meeting Ashley Eckstein, giving away a copy of her new book, talking about the Solo red carpet premiere, Han Solo and fatherhood, and more. Check out our website for photos of that Ashley Eckstein event: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/05/18/episode-105-its-your-universe/ STAR WARSY STUFF [3:00] Let us regale you with our tale of meeting Ashley Eckstein! 9:10 – Anna reviews “It’s Your Universe” So we're doing a giveaway of a signed copy of It's Your Universe. Here's how you can enter: 1 Entry: All pre-exis...

2018-05-1849 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #104 - Resistance of Infinity: A Solo StoryThis week, were talking Solo, Resistance, Forces of Destiny and Inifinity War. Check out the show guide on our website: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/05/11/episode-104-resistance-of-infinity-a-solo-story/ STAR WARSY STUFF [1:10] Donald Glover gave us a tour of the Falcon before we saw Infinity War. And now you can watch it here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Cyofu6hLE May the 4th was fun. NEWS [3:55] Star Wars: Resistance is coming in the fall! A bunch of new Solo ads and scenes have come out. Go find...

2018-05-1151 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #103 - Droid Rights This week, we're recording from our beautiful backyard (as opposed to last week, when we were home from school on a snow day). And we're taking about Solo and droid rights. Siri may or may not join us. You'll have to listen to find out. As always, check out the show guide on our website for images, links and video: childrenoftheforce.com/2018/04/26/episode-103-droid-rights/ NEWS [2:00] There’s another new Solo commercial/trailer. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGGyTO-VlUs We talk about new stuff from...

2018-04-2646 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #102 - All Aboard the Solo Train This week, we're talking about a new Solo commercial and all that sweet, sweet Solo merch. As always, check out the guide for this episode over on our website, where we have video, images, links and more: STAR WARSY STUFF [2:50] We’ve been catching up on season 2 of The Freemaker Adventures. Liam and I are into the third book of the Servants of the Empire quadrilogy. And we’re almost all caught op on our Marvel Cinematic Universe watch-through! NEWS [7:05] We do a quick w...

2018-04-1956 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast CotF Reaction Corps - Solo TrailerYou’re after something. Is it revenge? Money? Or is it this podcast episode? It’s probably this episode, where we break down the newest Solo trailer. First things first, watch the trailer (again)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEYpryMp2s Punch (push?) it! After talking at length about the trailer, we touch on just a few more Solo tidbits. Check out that Mashable article which contains Liam’s quote about Malla: https://mashable.com/2018/04/08/malla-solo-chewie-wife/?utm_cid=hp-n-1#nYRgA5mMCiq2 You can find that Pyrami...

2018-04-1257 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #101 - Lost VulptexThis week is a grab-bag. Including a 2-year-old fan, comics, a lost dog, Solo, Denny's, Ron Howard and ... more! As always, check out the website for links, images and all that good stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/04/04/episode-101-lost-vulptex/ STAR WARSY STUFF [1:50] We’ve been reading up on some new Star Wars comics, including the first trade paperback of the new Darth Vader run. It’s pretty great. A lost dog walks by outside and we go on a tangent. We saw an awesome Solo display at the theater when we went to go...

2018-04-0442 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #100 - 100!On this, our 100th regular episode, Chris from from Star Wars Kidscast joins us. The tables are turned and instead of us asking the questions, Chris takes the wheel and asks away. It’s a nice change of pace and super fun. You can follow Chris on Twitter @SWKidscast and his website is http://starwarskidscast.blogspot.com After talking at length with Chris about everything ranging from favorite characters to how we square being peace-loving hippies while loving Star Wars, we have a bit of Canon News… CANON NEWS [1:02:55] Why was Luke...

2018-03-291h 12

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast CotF Reaction Corps - Forces of Destiny S2 and Rebels Series FinaleJoin us, as we break down season 2 of Forces of Destiny and share our thoughts on the finale of Rebels (and Rebels as a whole). Season 2 of Forces of Destiny can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgxuZIts4IY&list=PLpSnlSGciSWMuLRTSOYBjknaKeEffVlKU What did you think? Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks f...

2018-03-221h 09

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #99 - Stay on TargetWe're back! This week, we're trying to stay on target, catching up, talking new Star Wars, books, the birds and the lyleks, and giving free advertizing to a certain one-stop-shop near and dear to our hearts. Be sure to check out the show guide over on our website for images and links to things we talk about in this episode: STAR WARSY STUFF [5:30] We loved The Force of Sound, a documentary about the sounds of The Last Jedi. We watched the emotional last episodes of Rebels. We talk about them lat...

2018-03-151h 05

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #98 - Cool Guy Chewie (Who is NOT a Pet) This week, we're talking Solo-related books, the domesticity of Chewie, the tech ability of Ewoks, and how Darth Vader goes to the bathroom. Yeah, we went there. As always, pop on over to our website for a detailed show guide. This one includes images of a lot of the stuff we talk about on the show. You'll want to see those Corellian hounds: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/02/20/episode-98-cool-guy-chewie-who-is-not-a-pet/ MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSEY STUFF [2:00] We’re making our way through the MCU. As I type this, we’re in the middle of Thor...

2018-02-2048 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #97 - Three Years! THREE YEARS OF CHILDREN OF THE FORCE! This week we cover new Solo information, talk about those Game of Thrones guys doing Star Wars movies, tell a couple jokes, and go down memory lane and listen to a bit of our very first episode in celebration of 3 years of Children of the Force. STAR WARSY STUFF [2:15] Anna finished Cobalt Squadron. She liked the connection between Paige and Rose, but it left her feeling sad. And we’re continuing our watch-through of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Almost done with Phase...

2018-02-141h 00

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast CotF Reaction Corps - Solo TeasersIt's our reaction to those two Solo teasers! Join us as we talk all about Han, Lando, Qi'ra, Val, Beckett and that singer/dancer who looks to have a golden pacifier in her mouth. Before we go through the teasers, we take a look at the teaser posters. Then we watch through the Super Bowl commercial and the minute-long teaser that came out the next morning. So yeah. Tons of fun. Beautiful stuff. Looking forward to it! What do you think? Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speak...

2018-02-0749 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #96 - Han Clone-oThis week, we have a pretty basic episode. Nothing special here. But it's still fun. We're talking bounty hunters, The Last Jedi novelization and more! Check out our website for a better show guide with video, images and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/01/31/episode-96-han-clone-o/ MARVELY STUFF [0:40] We’re all watching through the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. The kids haven’t seen most of them, so I thought it was high time to watch them all so we can be ready for Infinity War. MAILBAG – BOUNTY HUNTERS [3:35] Christina sent us an email asking...

2018-01-3137 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #95 - With Special Guests, Evan and Wyatt!This week, we sit down with patrons and friends, Evan and Wyatt! As always, head on over to our website to see the full show guide with videos, images, and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/01/24/episode-95-with-special-guests-evan-and-wyatt/ But before all that, we thank Chris from Star Wars Kidscast for becoming a patron of the show over on patreon.com/childrenoftheforce And we fill you all in on the newest parent/child(ren) Star Wars podcast, Tatooine Suns! STAR WARSY STUFF [6:15] Liam’s reading Bomber Command! I’m reading Canto Bight! NEWS [8...

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Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #94 - Nick Goes to The Last Jedi BAFTA Premiere!This week we’re talking to Nick from London all about his trip to the BAFTA premiere of The Last Jedi and that question he asked Mark Hamill! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/zBCLRR43iek And of course, we also talk with Nick all about The Last Jedi. Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for...

2018-01-1753 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #93 - The First ReydiWe're back! This week, we listen to a couple more voicemails, talk The Last Jedi, Han Solo, expectations and more! As always, check out our website for our show guide, which includes images and video, at: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/01/09/episode-93-the-first-reydi/ We start the episode by talking with our new Jar Jar alarm clock. VOICEMAILS [3:35] Michal sent us a great voicemail where she tells us how to say “May the Force be with you,” in Hebrew! Thanks Michal! Kat sent us her thoughts on The Last Jedi, which causes us to have...

2018-01-091h 03

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #92 - Listener Reactions to The Last JediIt's our big listener reaction show! 7 different listeners sent in awesome voicemails. We listen to them and give our own thoughts. But first, We start off talking about our second viewing of The Last Jedi, this time in IMAX 3D, and discuss some new things we noticed or that were clarified upon second viewing. STAR WARSY STUFF [9:15] We’ve been playing the new levels of Battlefront II and actually finished them after recording this episode. Never thought a video game could make me cry, but there you go. LISTENER REACTIONS TO ...

2017-12-201h 10

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #91 - The Last Jedi - Gut ReactionsIt's our The Last Jedi reaction show! Be warned, after the 13 minute point, we go into full spoiler mode and talk about EVERYTHING. Well, we actually don't talk about everything because we've only seen it once and hoo-boy was there a lot packed into this movie. Let us know what you thought of the movie and we'll read or listen to your reaction on an upcoming episode! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter: @forcechildren Facebook: Children of the Force Email: forcechildren@gmail.com Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com T...

2017-12-1653 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #90 - The Last Episode (Before The Last Jedi) It's the last episode before The Last Jedi! We talk expectations, hype-levels, plans for opening night. It gets a little silly. We would be honored if you would join us. STAR WARSY STUFF [0:45] We’re on track to finish watching the Skywalker saga before we go to The Last Jedi next Thursday! I’m almost done with Leia: Princess of Alderaan. We talk about what Carrie Fischer would probably want us to do about watching The Last Jedi. Kat sent us an email answering our question from l...

2017-12-0555 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #89 - "For Kids" This week, we revisit what it means for something to be "for kids," talk about representaiton in The Last Jedi and beyond, touch on some news, and a grab bag of other stuff. Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... STAR WARSY STUFF [0:55] We’ve been playing quite a bit of Battlefront II. Nick from London sent us an email, telling us about a connection he made between Steve from Stranger Things and Han. Then I we go o...

2017-11-2849 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #88 - TV, Trilogies, Battlefront, NEW!This week, we talk all about the NEW trilogy that was announced, the NEW tv show coming in 2019(?), Battlefront II ... and a whole galaxy of other stuff. Join us, and together we will explore the unknown regions as father and son and daughter and listener... As always, check out the show guide on our website that will give you video and images and links to a bunch of what we talk about on this here podcast: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/11/14/episode-88-tv-trilogies-battlefront-new/ STAR WARSY STUFF [2:10] We’ve started our watch-through of all Star Wars mo...

2017-11-1451 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #87 - Celebrate the LoveThis week, we're talking about things we love, play spot the difference with the domestic and international The Last Jedi posters, check in on listener emails, and more! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener... And be sure to check out the show guide on our website for images, links, videos and more stuff that goes along with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/11/07/episode-87-celebrate-the-love/ STAR WARSY STUFF [0:25] We watched the most recent episodes of Rebels and DON’T SPOIL THEM in this epi...

2017-11-0756 min

Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast Children of the Force #86 - Scary StuffIt’s our Halloween episode! Check out the show guide on our website for links, videos, and images that we talk about on the show: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/10/31/episode-86-scary-stuff/ STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05] The kids and I are loving Rebels so far this season. Some hard questions are being asked about what’s right and wrong when it comes to fighting. WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [5:15] You’ll never guess where the sound for the Rancor’s growl comes from. NEWS [8:45] Legends of Luke Skywalker is out October 31st!

2017-10-3150 min