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Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 137: Sheevy to the LevyIn Episode 137, hosts Alyce and Laura take* a bite out of Marchion Ro’s neck, then do Marchion impressions. Ultimately, it’s all about Marchion, which is exactly how he would want it. Laura is the warden. Laura the Warden. Laur-den.Pause to appreciate the moment where Alyce delivers the smoothest g-d damn segue of all timeCan Soda Stream sponsor us? Someone hook us up with some free gas cylinder refillsHas the movie rating system (G, PG, etc.) gotten soft?How to pronounce Shawn Levy’s last name confirmed (maybe)Contrary to all the clickbait-y headlines. Calm your t*ts, G...2025-07-011h 19
Faithfully Explore!Star Maps: What the Skies Teach Us Around the WorldKia ora, Faithful Explorers! In this sparkling episode, your adventure guide Laura takes you on a magical journey across the night sky, discovering how stars guide, inspire, and connect cultures worldwide. Gather around our imaginary campfire under a blanket of stars, and let's explore together!Episode Highlights:Meet Matariki: Discover how Māori communities in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrate the rising of the Matariki constellation (also known as the Pleiades), marking their New Year with deep reflection, gratitude, and hope.Stars Across Cultures: Learn fascinating star-stories from Japan (Subaru) and ancient Greece (the Seven S...2025-06-1843 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 136: Wayseek That, B*tchIn Episode 136, hosts Alyce and Laura are* feeling sassy! And excited to be back! We missed you, friends! Laura doesn’t road trip good (not as good, as Alyce or Jim Carrey on SNL)A lot of general celebrity gossipCasting news for Star Wars: Starfighter (via Variety)We’ve come back around to the conversation on an R-rated Star Wars film. Now Ryan Reynolds is weighing in. (via EW)Hear us out: Star Wars film in the style of Charlie’s Angels. Luminara. Aayla. Rey. Yoda is Charlie. See that one panel in the TROS comic adaptation #5 for cover a...2025-06-171h 28
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 135: Undeaded HerselfIn Episode 135 hosts, Alyce and Laura catch up* on Star Wars Celebration news and dive into Andor S2 and how we’re feeling about it after being underwhelmed by S1.Dark Matter filmed front of Laura’s apartment and it was the coolest thing that’s ever happened to her… man, that’s sadAlyce girlbossed too hard, so you know what that means: chaos cubesSpotify poll! Tell us how your bougie a-- serves bubbly in your houseIt turns out Andor didn’t rework its S2 release schedule to qualify for the Emmys… so it for real is starting to feel like a...2025-04-291h 07
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 134: Did It Get Burned?In Episode 134, hosts Alyce and Laura are back* with more absurd segues to discuss all the ongoings in the world of Star Wars!Is it still fancy if the debutante ball is BYOB?Pedophile is out, Meemaw is in. This is about eyewear. More tales to come! Tales of the Underworld means more Asajj Ventress and more Asajj Ventress means more happy fans (it’s us, we’re the happy fans).Rogue One was almost ten years ago. That sentence sucks, right? Time is crazy. Credit where credit is due: we have a lot of Star Wars content - incl...2025-04-151h 02Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 133: Chalice of AlyceIn Episode 133, hosts Alyce and Laura indulge* in some Millennial Core (in addition to all the normal Star Wars stuff)!This is random, but Yellowjackets comes up a lot in this episode, so there are spoilers in this episode for Yellowjackets in general (except episode 3x8)An update on Luke’s Medal of Yavin, just cuz. Plus, everything you could ever want to know about how to make an offer on a $300,000 movie propSome thoughts on the Andor season 2 trailer Like a zombie cockroach that won’t die, someone brought up Star Wars: Underworld so now everyone is talki...2025-04-011h 26
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 131: Free Palmin’In Episode 131, hosts Alyce and Laura do* bad impressions and ponder important Star Wars questions like, did someone cut up a backpack to make Han and Luke’s medals in the throne room scene?What is buying a new house, if not an opportunity to DIY a padded room for the clinically insane?Oh yeah. Planet X is gonna get weird.A long time ago, in a galaxy no so far away, in an EA forum, before Order 66, there was Order 65More old [presumably crusty], very expensive Star Wars props for sale, in the off-chance you have a sp...2025-02-251h 13
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 127: The Jedi WobbleIn Episode 127, hosts Alyce and Laura don’t know* what their friends, family or each other do in their corporate jobs. Nor should they. It’s none of their business. The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White is allegedly joining the Star Wars universe (Variety via The Kristian Harloff Show)Go, Skelly Crew, go! Critics and audiences are really enjoying the new Star Wars series (via Forbes) Collectors, rejoice! There are new toys, I mean, collectible action figures, coming soon! (via SWNN)We feel you, Gizmodo, we’re also obsessed with Neel and his Millennial Side Part™Fans are having mixed...2024-12-171h 40
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 126: Into the WeirdIn Episode 126, hosts Alyce and Laura discuss* dress shopping with their predominantly-male audience, among other topics: - This is Mardi Gras, there are RULES- Caravan of Corrections aka “Alyce needs to stop bringing up pop culture references”- Laura just wants to enjoy her fava beans and chianti in peace - Andor S2 gets a release date and a new clip at D23- There are so many TV spots circulating from Star Wars: Skelly Crü that we can’t keep up! But this one where Jude Law is being...2024-11-261h 03
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 125: ToddlerizeIn Episode 125, hosts Alyce and Laura are* old and amazing and celebrating everything Star Wars, which is also old and amazing! - We shall henceforth tackle all arguments and confrontations with the energy and attitude of a toddler- Star Wars movie drama continues with the most recent writer’s exit (Variety via Puck News)- There’s a new trailer for Skeleton Crew aka Skelly Crü, with an accompanying article on starwars.com- New images from Skeleton Crew from Empire Magazine (via Reddit)- Will Skelly Crü have ti...2024-11-051h 12
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 123: Not THAT Great ExpectationsIn Episode 123, hosts Alyce and Laura dive* into the end of the world, roadkill, being traumatized by Moulin Rouge and the real cost of being immortalized on the Walk of FameWould anyone be surprised to learn that George Lucas is a little quirky? Making Star Wars shows is expensive, so it should surprise no one that Star Wars: The Acolyte was an expensive venture (via Forbes)RIP James Earl Jones (via Deadline)We’re seeing more reports of various upcoming Star Wars projects being delayed or on hold =/What Star Wars and Who Wants to be a Mil...2024-10-0153 min
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.178. Laura's Genre: Nefertiti: "History can be so f*cking cool!"ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Laura's Genre: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran: "History can be so f*cking cool!"
It's Laura Maries half birthday! If you've been with ACOFAE for a while then you know that Laura Marie's OG favorite genre is Historical Fiction and that her childhood hyper-fixation was ancient Egypt. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that Nefertiti is her choice this year! Set in 1351 BCE, before the Prince of Egypt and "river ohhh river", there was Nefertiti at 15 becoming Chief Wife to the Crown Prince of the richest and most powerful nation in the world. You might think...2024-09-231h 16
Soul LoveSoul Love Podcast by Kim van de Sande | guest Laura Maven Star | Healing the Sacred Womb: Reclaiming Divine Feminine PowerS5E71 IN THIS EPISODE: Laura Maven Star shares her journey of womb healing and spiritual awakening. We explore the heart-womb connection, healing ancestral patterns, and balancing feminine and masculine energies for deeper joy and transformation. Tune in to access your inner wisdom and help birth a world of love and harmony.
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Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 122: TV GuidelessIn Episode 122, hosts Alyce and Laura venture* bravely into Star Wars and its scary fandom! Alyce goes button-mashing in a cloud of cigarette smoke. In other words, she lost $20 on a slot machine at a casino.New wine fridge invention idea, we call it! Lord of the Rings man-species hotties are old af (in-universe, that is)Star Wars Outlaws came out. That’s all we have to say about that, we’re not gamers.The next season of Ahsoka is probably at least 18 months awayOn that note, whatever business model these television series are using that is causing it to...2024-09-101h 01
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 121: Face FingersIn Episode 121, hosts Alyce and Laura welcome* you to Middle Earth (just for a little bit) for some Who’s Hot and Who’s Not, Lord of the Rings and 9/11, and built-in bathroom breaks for Alyce.Then it’s back to Star Wars!More LEGO Star Wars is coming soon! Check out the trailer hereCheck out People Magazine’s feature on Skeleton Crew. And yes, we’ve already decided we are head over heels for NEEL Speaking of, the Skeleton Crew trailer didn’t come out until AFTER we recorded, but watch it here and let us know what...2024-08-131h 17A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.170. Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star."
The theme of SummerWeen '24 continues with Jessica Marie's first time experiencing the cultural touchstone Death Becomes Her. A movie that is as much about the quest for eternal youth as it is about frenemies, Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep are magical. Truly. Bruce Willis (with hair!) is the man that comes between the two friends in this campy delight that features some of the best one liners out there. Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they break down this exquisite classic and determine what they...2024-07-151h 19
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 119: Is it Drugs?In Episode 119, hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* why architects in the Star Wars universe are always building giant server rooms next to giant holes? Alyce gives a lesson on Shyriiwook (to be clear, the lesson is not in Shyriiwook)F--- them kids? What does Dave Filoni think of a potential R-rated Star Wars film? (from the Happy Sad Confused podcast via The Hollywood Reporter)Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy discusses the Rey movie with SiriusXM (via LRMonline)Ki-Adi-Mundi: more than a meme? We’re weighing in on the Cerean Jedi’s appearance in The Acolyte Rebecca Henderson and Jodie Turner-Smith discuss their...2024-06-251h 27
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 117: Getting Cheugy With ItIn Episode 117, hosts Alyce and Laura take* you on a 90-minute journey to get caught on up Phase III of The High Republic!We’re in the endgame of The Acolyte promotion, so we discuss some of the recent promos and clips (Sol vs Mae, Vern’s lightwhip, Lee Jung-jae BTS), this interview with Amandla Stenberg and the SFX article broken down by SWNN.NOTE: there are NO SPOILERS or review coverage for The Acolyte episodes 1 & 2 in this episode of Force Toast. We’re excited for our friends who got to attend the premiere, but we have not seen t...2024-05-281h 29
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 116: MURDURIn Episode 116, hosts Alyce and Laura spend* roughly 40% of the episode laughing at their own dumb jokes and the other 60% discussing actual Star Wars.Alyce shares how her immersive Star Wars event immersed her in Star Wars We are so hyped for The Acolyte! What did you think about the trailer and the poster? Will The Acolyte have any connection to key characters in The High Republic’s Phase II? Didn’t we already know the approximate release window for Skeleton Crew? Is this news?Who’s going to Star Wars Celebration Japan? Raise your hands! JK, put your hand...2024-05-141h 40
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 115: It’s Star Wars, Ya See?Step aside, Abbott & Costello! In Episode 115, hosts Alyce and Laura turn* their dumb-ss little podcast into a Vaudeville Star Wars Hour! Kinda! Alyce has big, albeit mysterious, May the Fourth plans!Vaudeville accents are attempted but Laura just kind of sounds like Jon Lovitz in A League of Their OwnCelebrate Star Wars Day the way the Diabetes gods intended: with this sugar-infused blue milkCatching up on recent press for The Acolyte (GamesRadar, EW)If you’re mad about Star Wars entertainment being “too woke” and you’re pointing fingers at a media executive who is both a Boomer and a mil...2024-04-301h 08
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 114: Less Romance, More GatorsIn Episode 114, hosts Alyce and Laura share* tales of trivia, driving away dates with Star Wars, winning, and cocktails stirred-not-shaken Alyce did well at nerd trivia! Everyone clap for Alyce! Fancasting Old Tey Sirrek We are happy to have been wrong about The Acolyte release date (trailer link, sw.com article, The Acolyte databank)Haters can suck it, The Acolyte trailer is winning Laura shares highlights from Empire Magazine’s feature on The Acolyte (find it in the Libby app, or wherever you buy magazines!)The status of Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney continues to be embarrassing and hilar...2024-04-161h 22
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 112: Star-Crossed BuddiesIn Episode 112, hosts Alyce and Laura contemplate* the art of pointillism and the lifespan of gingerbread… and of course, Star Wars stuff!Anyone besides Laura feel like Drive-Away Dolls was marketed as… not what it is?The Great Debate on the not-even-real title (it’s a WORKING title) of the Rey movie The Star Wars video game that no longer IS, it WAS (via IGN)If you know any animators looking for a job, Lucasfilm is hiring (via SWNN) Do we really think The Acolyte has a confirmed release date, or was The Acolyte release date just the friends...2024-03-051h 17A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.154. Mystery Science Theater 3000/Spaceballs: "It's not so serious all the time."ACOFAE Podcast Presents: MST 3000: "It's not so serious all the time."
Let's set the scene: You're two weeks into a book-hangover. You're DNF-ing everything and AO3 isn't getting you where you need to be. What is a reader to do?! Where do you go?! Sometimes taking a step back and changing up the format can do wonders. Enter MST 3000. Enter Spaceballs. Exit the funk that has kept the slump alive. Parody and Satire can keep you in the genre you want to be, the headspace you want to be, but allow you to laugh at yourself, at...2024-02-2647 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 106: Eaten by NatureThis episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guild’s fight for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support striking actors here and here.In Episode 106, hosts Alyce and Laura just want* to talk about Star Wars. They DON’T want to hear about a man’s farm!Adventures in apartment living Hop on board the Caravan of Corrections/Rabbith...2023-10-241h 02
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 103: Fully Cooked and Deep FriedThis episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the writers and actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guilds fighting for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support the striking guilds here and here.In Episode 103, hosts Alyce and Laura have* an unusual amount of food and d*ck talk. But fear not, there’s Star Wars stuff here too!That’s a nice platter of s...2023-09-121h 11
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 102: Morthra ThorganThis episode of Force Toast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The projects discussed in this episode would not exist were it not for the hard work of the writers and actors currently on strike. We stand in solidarity with the guilds fighting for higher compensation from streaming and protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence. Support the striking guilds here and here.In Episode 102, hosts Alyce and Laura push* their #MakeMorthraCanon agenda on all of our unsuspecting listeners. Laura isn’t the only shipping enthusiast on this show anymore!If you haven’t seen...2023-08-291h 11
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 101: Ahsoka and Thrawn and…Lizzie Borden?In Episode 101, hosts Alyce and Laura do* what they do best: talk about Star Wars and promote your local libraryYoga brings out the best in us. The best toots, that is. The most enlightened of toots.Highlights from the Empire magazine feature on the upcoming Disney+ series, Star Wars: AhsokaNo but really, exactly how many Jedi survived Order 66?In all fairness to Brendan and Katee, if we were Star Wars actors, we would find any excuse to visit the Ahsoka set too tbhIs there more to Shin Hati than meets the eye? (via EW)Hayden Christensen and...2023-06-131h 22
The Jasmine Star ShowHow to Build a Powerful Connection with Your Audience with Laura BelgrayDid you know that the human brain is literally wired to LOVE and REMEMBER stories, making storytelling one of the most powerful forms of communication?Intrigued?Then you’re gonna love this episode with copywriter and author Laura Belgray, where we chat about her new book, the importance of sharing powerful stories, and creating content when feeling uninspired. Fun fact: Laura is one of the most loved guests I’ve had on the podcast – if you haven’t yet listened to our conversation “How to Get Paid to be You,” - click >>HERE> HERE 2023-06-0835 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 100: Galactic Star Loser 2: 100th Episode ExtravaganzaIn Episode 100, hosts Alyce and Laura raise a toast* to 100 episodes of random intros, happy hours, caravans of corrections, going on tangents, saying words and phrases incorrectly and being experts (not really) in Star Wars trivia!Welcome to Skin Talk. This is not a recurring segment. Unless we decide we want it to be. The Curious Case of the Magic Disappearing Cocktail Everything wrong with Galactic Starcruiser and all of our brilliant ideas for how to re-tool itWe’re not sure what Dave Filoni’s Star Wars film’s title (working title?) is but, yes, let’s keep sensationa...2023-05-231h 08
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 99: Mac and Me and 3.3In Episode 99, which has nothing to do with Clone Force 99 - it’s merely a coincidence, hosts Alyce and Laura dive into* some alien movie nostalgia, load some fruit onto the Caravan of Corrections and celebrate Star Wars Day/Week/Month/YEAR?!Alyce is influencing Laura’s TikTok FYPWe preview the 20-page Star Wars spread in the May 11th issue of Empire Magazine and discuss the Star Wars film release schedule, Dave Filoni’s upcoming film, Skeleton Crew’s Amblin influence and Andor’s final 3 episodesThe nostalgia of E.T and 1988’s “Mac and Me”Disney out here playing the fool...2023-05-091h 15
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 98: A Foot or a HandIn Episode 98, hosts Alyce and Laura correct a correction, catch up* on a bunch of Star Wars Celebration news and recap the end of The Mandalorian season 3! Star Wars Celebration 2023 highs and lows We share our thoughts on the Ahsoka series trailer and the live-action look of the Ghost crewAndy Serkis does not compute for AlyceIf you’re worried about The Acolyte series writers room, don’t. Just don’t. Go touch some grass. Discussing all the ways we’re excited about The Acolyte Laura is bad at listening to instructions sometimes WHOOPSIES Discussing some highlights from The High Republic...2023-04-251h 26
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 94: This is the WahPlease be advised that the Pedro Pascal episode of SNL is a prerequisite for this podcast episode.In Episode 94, hosts Alyce and Laura catch up* on Star Wars news, The Bad Batch season 2 and provide important reminders like, don’t ever represent yourself in court. You need a lawyer, bestie. More guests have been announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe/London!We’ve known for a while that there are several Star Wars films in the works, but it sounds like one is far enough along to warrant an announcement in the near future…Some new-ish tidbits...2023-02-211h 31
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 93: Phee Sees & AnniversariesLook at us. Hey, look at us. Who woulda thought? Not me.In Episode 93, hosts Alyce and Laura go* Nabooze Cruising down memory lane to re-live some favorite podcasting memories and celebrate FOUR F*CKING YEARS of Force Toasting! Bedazzle lightsabers onto your plastic champagne flutes or we can’t be friends Star Wars Celebration London guest announcements have begun! On that note, if anyone needs a lottery code for the Andor panel at Celebration, Laura will inevitably end up with one she does not want. An update on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Star Wars Visions: Volume...2023-02-071h 26
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 91: Jedha So Sects-yStop mumbling and enunciate your profanities clearly, like a f*cking lady!In Episode 91, hosts Alyce and Laura overcap* the holidays, let matts rate and discuss the ever sects-y Battle of Jedha! Merry Christmas to us! We got a Kofi under the Force Toast Christmas tree. Thank you, Not The Droid You’re Looking For!Thank you, Star Wars News Net, for informing us that this story about Ghost Track 17 is probably a non-storyStop reading too much into Star Wars voice actors posting on Instagram about Star Wars shows A Star Wars movie is Star Wars movi...2023-01-101h 29
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 89: Code FERRIX10Happy belated Thanksgiving, from your favorite booze-infused podcast hosts (and from us too)!In Episode 89, hosts Alyce and Laura pull* themselves out of their respective post-Thanksgiving food comas to drink wine and talk about Star Wars!Production has finally begun on The Acolyte and we know more about who is joining the cast! (via starwars.com)Tony Gilroy has been a busy boy lately on his Andor press tourWe may know more about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor very soon!Hey, PC Gamers! If you’re listening to this episode right when it comes out, you can ge...2022-11-291h 39
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 88: Constant Close Up Stinkface88 episodes in and we’re still disaffected, still holier-than-thou and still going strong, babe. Stay mad. In Episode 88, hosts Alyce and Laura are* elated to have some new reviews on Apple Podcasts (thank you so much, friends!!) and dive into a massive Recap on Tap segment!…Can’t think of a clever segue, so let’s get into it! It’s a happy, little Sunday recording so we’d like to say Happy U.S. Election Day!Alyce is gross sometimesNot a lot of news but let’s discuss the alleged Star Wars movie that...2022-11-081h 43
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 87: Still DisaffectedListen. Everyone pees in Star Wars… we presume. Or at least two dudes do, anyway. In Episode 87, hosts Alyce and Laura attempt* (kind of) to learn the names of the characters in Andor now that we’re halfway through the first season. Better late than never, right? No? Well, in other Star Wars news:Reminiscing about the good ol’ days when we used to get reviews on Apple Podcasts. Hey, maybe you can help us out by leaving us a review here? Help others find our show!Tales of the Jedi has a new poster and we coul...2022-10-181h 08
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 84: Creamy BallzWelcome, Shoe Wh*res! Multiple Star Wars streaming series are returning/premiering this month so it’s going to be a very happy, busy September.In Episode 84, hosts Alyce and Laura are* taking a beat to talk about… well, more Star Wars, actually. Plus some other TV stuff. Ultimately, we are excited about TV in general, so we’re gonna talk about that. Alyce is now a proud member of H.A.G. and Laura invents a new cocktailRian Johnson is still making Star Wars and you’re not. So there. (via Empire)September is going to be a b...2022-09-061h 17
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 83: Faked It Til You Maked ItIn Episode 83, hosts Alyce and Laura talk* about Star Wars, DUH. It’s a Star Wars podcast, idiot. So let’s dive into what’s filming, what’s done filming, and what’s getting spoiled and argued about on the internet. Alyce’s new dating plan. Scheme? No, it’s a plan. It’s not a scheme.Laura’s show and tell, liquor editionRogue One is returning to theaters! Not near us apparently, but allegedly it’s coming to a theater somewhere…Harry Potter and the Skarsgard BDEThe Andor series is going to get weird with the theme song and we LOVE that f...2022-08-161h 23
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 82: Sensitive WookieesIn Episode 82, hosts Alyce and Laura embark* on a rare, mid-week podcast recording sesh where they break down what’s happening in the world of Star Wars, become easily distracted and play a fun game that may have to be a recurring segment in future shows.Star Wars got nominated for some Emmys! Yay, everyone clap for Star Wars!Lots of little Andor reveals trickling out. Let’s discuss.Skeleton Crew started filming. In other news, “The Holiday” is Jude Law’s best film. We are not accepting feedback on this opinion at this time.What if Natalie Portman wa...2022-07-1954 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 81: Oh, is it French?Did you hear? The U.S. Supreme Court decided women don’t get to make their own decisions about their reproductive health anymore and WE DISSENT. Join us in fighting back: https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choiceIn Episode 81, hosts Alyce and Laura are* re-christened Alex and Lydia, Commander Cody is Owen Lars’ ride-or-die homie and Vader is finally going on a beach vacation with Palps!Vader, the jig is up. We know your secret. Taika Waititi, give us your colorful, chaotic, messy, ridiculous Star Wars movie nowwwwwwww! (IGN)Stuart Beattie had lots to share with The D...2022-07-051h 14
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 80: 8 and AwayHappy Pride Month, friends! In Episode 80 hosts Alyce and Laura are* drafting up a business plan to sell placemats featuring erotic Ewan/Hayden fan art for all you Star Wars Home Decor enthusiasts. We’ll have a kickstarter up and running soon. Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film is going to take us where no Star Wars film has taken us before (via Deadline)What If… Tala got Duchess Satine’s sloppy seconds? (via Entertainment Weekly)Hayden Christensen has or wants a dad bod or somethingAlyce’s Bae aka Ewan McGregor is looking very Euro-chic in his new spre...2022-06-211h 29
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 79: Ole Grandy’s JubileeWho’s touching down in London town in April?? Raise your hand! We can’t see you - it’s a podcast after all - but we love the enthusiasm! In Episode 79, hosts Alyce and Laura have* one big KENOBI WATCH and catch up on Parts I, II and III of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. Suffice to say, we are head over heels. Laura shares some highlights from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. She basically shat her pants at the Mando+ panel when they showed the Ahsoka footage. RIP anyone who was sitting nearby. Then...2022-06-071h 52
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 78: Tatooine CasualWe’re so, so close to celebrating all things Star Wars in Anaheim! The sun is shining, the panel schedule is out, the lotteries are open - so let’s talk about the standard diet for camels.In Episode 78, hosts Alyce and Laura squeeze* in one last episode before Star Wars fans converge on the Anaheim Convention Center next week. Alyce has a cold, Laura has a panel at SWCA and Ewan McGregor almost got a camel! All the ways we didn’t celebrate May the Fourth and instead celebrated May the FourteenthLaura’s going to be on a p...2022-05-171h 04
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 77: Blunt Slap to the FaceThe sun is shining, it’s almost Star Wars Day, Celebration is getting close, no one has loose bowels, and everything is coming up Alyce! Cheers! Sláinte! Salud! In Episode 77, hosts Alyce and Laura recap* their recent travel adventures and catch up on what’s happening in Star Wars news, including:Adventures at O’Hare airportAlyce gets caught up on Marvel Phase 4Star Wars Celebration panel announcements have been rolling out the last few weeks and we’ve got a recap to get you up to speed Will Boba Fett make an appearance in Season 2 of The Bad...2022-04-191h 01
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 76: Booze and JacuzzOnce you pop, the fun don’t stop. Force Toast and Pringles have that in common. In Episode 76, hosts Alyce and Laura have a lot of good money making ideas for Star Wars but no important Disney people want to listen to this… which is their loss and your gain, dear listener!Someone please hit the button that ends winter. That’s enough. We have had enough. You know that old saying, when you run out of Busch Light, drink Diet Coke? No? Bueller? Bueller?BAE WATCH IS ON. EW has the scoop on how and why Lucas...2022-03-2939 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 74: Shiny Shirt SelectionWelcome, citizen detectives! We’ve missed you! We've had a busy month of travels but we’re back to [hopefully] a somewhat regular schedule (lol but don’t quote us on that). In Episode 74, hosts Alyce and Laura have* a lot to catch up on and not a lot of time to do it, so we’re hitting a few of the bigger items and recapping-on-tapping the end of The Book of Boba Fett and a few recent High Republic reads.Laura finally watched Yellowjackets and this podcast may end up adding a whole ass Yellowjackets segment w...2022-03-011h 14
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 73: Happy AvernerseryWhat’s that? Oh snap! It’s a whole lotta Recap on Tap! No cap, there’s just so much to unwrap. This is the part where you clap.In Episode 73, hosts Alyce and Laura breeze* through a few news items and then it’s on to SPOILER reviews and recaps of all the newest Star Wars offerings IT’S A TRAP ok sorry now we’re doneThe cast announcements for the Ahsoka live-action series just keep on coming!When to expect Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad BatchThe High Republic is here to keep the rats...2022-02-011h 30
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 71: God Hated It (lolz)This episode is brought to you by a hotdog bar in a Drury Inn somewhere in Missouri. Not really.In Episode 71, hosts Alyce and Laura return* from Christmas and New Years to cold weather and COVID, respectively. Alyce encountered exactly 0 alligators in Louisiana. So that trip was pointless.More Kenobi casting news! The Twilight franchise comes up in conversation again somehow. Two episodes in a row, what a treat!Take a drink every time alligators come up in conversationWhat is your Star Wars major? Write in and tell us: forcetoastpod@gmail.comLaura has a quick PSA/sp...2022-01-041h 21
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 70: Galactic Star LoserIf you’re a news site editor reading this in the future, don’t even THINK about stealing our episode title and using it as a headline for your review of the Galactic Starcruiser hotel at Disney World. We will call you on it. In Episode 70, hosts Alyce and Laura are up bright and early with mimosas and spiked coffee to catch up* on Star Wars news, quote 90s-era Saturday Night Live skits and gush about Spider-Man and Yellowjackets.Alyce DRIVES now. Like, she drives a car. For real. What you need to know about a new St...2021-12-211h 14
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEpisode 69 (lol)Listen, we give a warning in the description of every episode, but it is especially necessary for this one. Adult content ahead. Consider yourself warned.In Episode 69, hosts Alyce and Laura delve* into the dirty debauchery of Star Wars news, recaps, trivia in an effort to probably scar you for life. Alyce rocked her test! So let’s take a shot! Yay, Alyce!One man’s Sarlacc is another man’s feisty butthole.“Book of Boba Fett” is too many words to say so it’s “bobf” now. We don’t make the rules. Anyway here’s the “Reign” teaser.Di...2021-11-301h 04
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 68: 2 Butts & 2 T’sEpisode 68 is a week late, but it’s all good, because that gave hosts Alyce and Laura an extra week of Star Wars news to recap and discuss*:Hoarding for the holidays, but only the important things. Like pumpkin coffee creamer.Actor Matt Smith plays coy with Josh Horowitz on what could have been in The Rise of Skywalker on the Happy Sad Confused podcastWhat to expect from Disney+ Day on Friday, November 12 (via SWNN)More Maul and Qi’ra? Yes, please! The new animated series possibly coming soon? (via Cinelinx)Speculating about how and in what form Hayd...2021-11-091h 03
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 67: For Coors Light and LifeIn Episode 67, hosts Alyce and Laura are* pretty malicious posers who don’t have a lot of Star Wars news to discuss Wow okay, we see how it is. Star Wars Visions gets a soundtrack right after its debut. Do Rebels fans look like clowns to you, Disney Music?We didn’t read it, but in case you missed it, there’s a new excerpt out for Star Wars Thrawn Ascendency: Lesser Evil, out November 16The Star Wars hotel for the 1% is set on an old-as-hell space cruiser? If that place isn’t haunted af we don’t want it. An...2021-10-191h 11
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 66: Force Flips and Fish WienersWelcome to Force Toast: the After Dark edition. It’s just like regular Force Toast, except… actually yeah it’s just regular Force Toast.In Episode 66, hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* what mysteries lie beneath Neimoidians cloaks, get up to date on news and recap all the things! We have a release date for The Book of Boba Fett! Andor is done filming! Yay! Now give us a release date or a preview! Or something! Remind us again why it had to be called “jizz” music? Why not “jozz”? Or just literally any other word?In a surprise to no...2021-10-051h 08
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 65: Ode to Video StoresHonest question: if clone commanders consume steroids to get bulky, do we think their junk still shrinks? In episode 65, hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* this question and more while they trim their beards, catch up on the latest in Star Wars news and discuss Star Wars: The High Republic!🎵 KOTORing! What's your price for flight, in finding mister right...🎵 Knights of the Old Republic: The Remake was announced last weekIt was kind of a missed opportunity for LEGO Star Wars to not name their Halloween Special, “Frights of the Old Republic.” Would’ve been timely…Why Christian Slate...2021-09-151h 13
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 64: Do Ya Got Buns, Hun?Force Toast: It’s gross, gooey stuff*. But it’s stuff. Laura played a trivia match at Schmoedown Collision and she’s in AARP now. Those two things aren’t related, but now you know.The Banthaverse is coming back soon and it’s bringing Alyce with it! And not just any Alyce – Alyce with a beard and laser sword and *checks notes* a Maggie Smith impression?Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is coming next year and YIKES we hope you all spent the pandemic building a time machine so you could go back to 1993 and buy Apple...2021-08-101h 22
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 63: A Gushing Team of DudesOK, first things first.Laura is not casually munching on food during this episode. She’s using cough drops and jolly ranchers to keep her throat nice and wet for talking.Hee hee. Wet.In Episode 63, hosts Alyce and Laura catch* up on month’s worth of news and discuss the newest episodes of The Bad Batch An interesting new casting rumor about the Kenobi series? Honestly, what in the world is this show going to be about? And when will it be confirmed that Bail Organa will be in it?The Manda...2021-07-201h 29
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 62: I Have a MouthWe’re just saying.They could have called the Andor show something cool like “Fulcrum” or “Underworld: The Rebellion.” But they went with “Andor” and now we can’t stop hearing “and/or” so here’s hoping for a late-in-the-game title change so it doesn’t sound like they named the show after a conjunction =/In Episode 62, hosts Alyce and Laura pour a few glasses of wine and catch* up on the last three weeks of Bad Batch episodes and recent news and dominate this sh*t in Star Wars trivia.Getting up to speed on the Cassia...2021-06-231h 16
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 60: Peds & Eggs & Pups, OH MYHey there, Maxxonistas! It’s Episode 60 of Force Toast and hosts Alyce and Laura recap* all that big Star Wars news we got on May the Fourth except OH WAIT, WE DIDN’T GET ANY. Star Wars Celebration 2022 has new dates. Again. Worried about masks, cosplay and travel? Why you shouldn’t panic yet.KENOBI WATCH. What’s this about a new Obi-Wan costume? Maybe that means no costume? Maybe the new costume is his birthday suit? A girl can dream. We haven’t seen (heard) the last of Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars animation (via EW). Als...2021-05-1857 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourBonus: The Batch-elor PadWhat do we have here? A wee, little premiere of the newest Star Wars animated series? Why, yes! And just in time for Force Toast Tuesday, you love to see it.So, before we get into it:~ HEAR YE, HEAR YE! BIG, BAD SPOILER WARNING FOR THE BAD BATCH, EPISODE 1 ~Hosts Alyce and Laura recap* the special May the Fourth premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch! The episode, entitled Aftermath, made its 70-minute debut on Disney+ and, in a nutshell, we LOVED it! The Bad Batch and how it connects to S...2021-05-041h 01
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 59: Less Balls, Still WeirdAlright, enough of this nonsense. Education is important so you all are going to learn some valuable lessons in this episode. Like how the Titanic was real and how to keep your horny toy poodle in check when he keeps knocking up all the bitches.In Episode 59, hosts Alyce and Laura crack* open a glass of Pink Milk, pull up a chair and try to make sense of all the Star Wars happenings over the last two weeks.As they say in Mary Poppins, VOTES FOR WOMEN! Our listeners nominated us for Your Money Geek’s St...2021-04-2057 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 57: French Force ToastHear ye, hear ye! We are the Toast of the Force and we bring you the good word of timesheets and Tim Tams! In Episode 57, hosts Alyce and Laura have written* a jingle for the COVID-19 vaccine and if anyone steals it, we’re gonna come for your as$. We’re lookin at you, Lil John!You can change up a lot of things. But you best not touch The Magic School Bus.This show was recorded in front of a live studio audience in Paris. Kind of. Actually no, it wasn’t.Let’s discuss the March...2021-03-231h 17
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 56: Ode de ToiletteNo YOU’VE got eye problems! No, not you, Kelly Marie Tran. You’re perfect. Charles Soule too. Both of you: don’t ever change. In Episode 56, hosts Alyce and Laura enjoy* another successful edition of Kenobi Watch™, take a small leap into the world of Marvel and catch up on the latest Star Wars news!KENOBI WATCH. Is Ewan going to be in Andor? How? Why? When? Here? Why? Doesn’t matter, we’re here for it. (via The Illuminerdi)Speculating about Indira Varma’s rumored role in the Kenobi series (via Deadline)Marcia Lucas’ contributions to...2021-03-091h 17
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 55: Naked Because Symbolism & StuffIt’s Episode Schfifty Five! And as always, this is going to be a very deep and serious show. No silliness to be had here. Move along, move along. LOL JK hosts Alyce and Laura share* their thoughts on the most recent Star Wars news, try to remember books they can’t remember and speculate about what Swol Obi-Wan is gonna be up to in the Kenobi show.In the spring (aka 15 degree weather in Chicago), we drink rosé.Schmoedown Spoiler Warning for the Laura Kelly v Mollie Damon Pay Per View match that aired on Februa...2021-02-231h 07
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 54: ToastaliciousHave you heard the good word? Our wee lil podcast is 2 years old! What? How? How did we get here? What even is this? Who are you? In Episode 54, hosts Alyce and Laura have so much to celebrate* on this lovely Pod-iversary! Plus they’ve got really fun projects and guest appearances coming up that you won’t want to miss! We’re at 1,960 Twitter followers. If you’re not following us yet, please go follow @forcetoastpod and get us to 2,000!Wanna watch Laura take down Mollie Damon in the Star Wars #1 Contender Schmoedown match on February 1...2021-02-091h 24
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 53: 1099 JediThink of this podcast like Cher and cockroaches: it’s going to live forever. And until forever arrives, we’ve whipped up whatever this nonsense is for your listening pleasure!In Episode 53, hosts Alyce and Laura are diving* into whatever Star Wars news they can scrounge up while relying on YOU to help us pass the time! Thank you to everyone who sent in prompts, questions and trivia during these slow news weeks! Katee Sackoff reveals some behind the scenes details to Kristian Harloff about her time filming The MandalorianLaura is putting on her tinfoil hat to sp...2021-01-261h 33
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 52: Secret LobotomyThe year: 2021The place: Trivs CityPopulation: UsIn Episode 52, there’s not a lot of news and hosts Alyce and Laura fail at Dry January and acupuncture, respectively. But all is not lost! Viral TikTok and The High Republic are here just in time to save us from the wrath of 2021. We watched The High Republic launch livestream event on January 4, 2021! Let’s discuss. Chris Pine got some details about the upcoming Rogue Squadron film. So how do we make him talk?Recap On Tap: Alyce takes us through a spoiler-free recap...2021-01-121h 15
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 51: Meat VibesIf we learned anything from 2020, it’s that 1) meat thermometers break easily and 2) you shouldn’t stick it in too deep. In Episode 51, hosts Alyce and Laura are roasting* a turducken stuffed with Star Wars news, recaps, trivia and general nonsense.The High Republic is giving us a thing we never knew we needed: Groot but make it Star WarsWe discuss the new excerpt from Claudia Gray’s upcoming novel Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark.Del Rey is doing a panel on Monday, January 4th at 9 am PT to celebrate the launch of The Hig...2020-12-291h 35
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 49: Harold From AccountingHello there! Hello there! Hello there! 49 and feelin’ fine!In Episode 49, hosts Alyce and Laura catch* up on their Thanksgivings (TV binging and champagne drunk, respectively), then it’s on to the most recent Star Wars news and recaps!A tale of a man annoyed at his girlfriend because she won’t stop talking like a Gungan. We have no advice to offer him. We just want to talk to her. Please contact us.Obi-wan is looking to cast women of color (yay!) and a funny man? If we can’t dunk our snacks in something a la Dunk...2020-12-011h 50
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 48: Forever ToastyForce Toast’s Episode 48 is brought to you by pimple cream and Fisher Price. I mean, not really. But it would be pretty cool, wouldn’t it, Fisher Price? In Episode 48, hosts Alyce and Laura are ringing* in Life Day the only way they know how: with a giant can of Coors Light and a fancy Christmas cocktail. Guess who had which ;-)Sure sex is great, but have you ever worn a beer helmet to a nice restaurant during a pandemic so you can drink through your mask? No? No, we haven’t either...2020-11-171h 28
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 45: Who Asked for That?This episode has EVERYTHING! Borat impressions! Ebola! Pizza parties! And as always, a little Star Wars talk for your listening pleasure. In Episode 45, hosts Alyce and Laura are recording* a little early (like, 2 days early) because Alyce is SO DEMANDING and doesn’t want to spend her BIRTHDAY editing this dumb show lol. Honestly, can you blame her? Oh yeah, and we’re still not done with Thrawn. [Borat voice] VERY NICE! We’re just gonna call it Ebola Holmes. Because 2020. But for real, we actually loved Enola! The Goonies, but make it French? Or not. Ac...2020-10-061h 44
The University StarThe Star Sitdown Episode #4 - Laura Nunez (University Star Opinions Editor)Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Laura Nunez. Laura is a senior at Texas State and is the current Opinions Editor at The University Star. Laura and I discuss Laura's history at The Star, the future of the opinions section, advertising, and what it means to be great.The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community.For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out...2020-10-0154 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 43: Ker-plunkWhat do you get when you combine sugar, spice, and everything nice in Star Wars? Pickled Jedi! This is canon, by the way. Jedi in a jar. A forkful of Force, if you will. In Episode 43, hosts Alyce & Laura report and react* to the latest in Star Wars news and rumors and, per usual, get distracted in the best of ways. Laura’s brain is deteriorating and Alyce gives an update on the funemployment life. The moral of the story: it’s okay to only be operating at 15% right now. Accept it. Lean into it. Have fun with...2020-09-081h 19
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 42: Force Toast Family ValuesOh, did you all come here looking for Star Wars? This is an Addams Family Values podcast now. In Episode 42, hosts Alyce and Laura relive* the 90s, discuss what’s new in Star Wars news and rumors and try their hand at some sequel trilogy trivia. Anyway stan Joan Cusack. Let’s talk about how we talked about AphraThe people want more Kylo Ren/Ben Solo and allegedly it’s in the works!USA Today exclusive on one of the biggest surprise announcements of 2020: the upcoming Lego Star Wars Holiday SpecialUpdates on the Kenobi show and...2020-08-251h 34
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 41: Eau de Man and Wet DogWhat do Xena: Warrior Princess and The Rise of Skywalker have in common? Find out in this episode of Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour! In Episode 41, hosts Alyce and Laura just aren’t into Aphra, but they are into dusty, old Star Wars scripts and man smells?Film props and memorabilia for your perusal, just in case you have a spare $50,000 laying around. Pro Tip: Star Wars stuff starts on page 177.Take a whiff of the Kylo Ren candle aka Disney’s biggest missed merchandise opportunity. What Star Wars character scene would you throw for...2020-08-111h 11
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 39: Baby YodiosCheese dip, f*ck yeah. By the way, we curse* in this podcast. This is your first and last warning, new listeners. Oh, and also, welcome!In Episode 39, hosts Alyce & Laura are here to sh*t all over the latest and greatest in stupid Star Wars rumors, name the newest cereals and get you up to speed on the news! We have made our demands clear: Let Rats MateThe sequel trilogy ain’t going anywhere. Sorry, haters. Mandalorian books! Activity books! Cereal? Music video! John Corbett’s flowing locks!Planning to read Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising in Sept...2020-07-141h 18
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 38: That’s Not a Real PlantWhen 2020 began, did you ever consider that it would give you a Star Wars podcast that covers topics Hutts in hats, whether or not Galen Erso is a boob man, Beavis & Butthead impressions and birth control in Star Wars? The answer is no. No one could have predicted that. But here we are. Hosts Alyce & Laura bring* you all of this and more in Episode 38 of Force Toast! What’s new in Quarantine QornerThe Movie Trivia Schmoedown’s Star Wars tournament continues! What happened in the last 2 weeks in the Star Wars fandomWarning: Star Wars: Sq...2020-06-301h 12
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 36: Coors Lights OutAs we go on...We remember...All the times our moms made us cry at graduation DAMMIT MOMIt’s graduation season (see what we did up there?) and hosts Alyce and Laura are graduating* from… well, nothing. So why not crack open a Coors Light, do a half victory lap and have an indoor carnival or something? Some Schmodown talkVocabulary lessonsThe search is on for a live action Ezra Bridger! (allegedly)Excerpts from Queen’s Peril and Poe Dameron: Free FallThe new Thrawn trilogy will be here sooner than we thought and The...2020-06-041h 14
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 35: The Clone Wars But SexyMay the Fourth Be With You Two Weeks Ago, Basically! This is Episode 35 of Force Toast and hosts Alyce & Laura are going to take* you on a wild, roundabout ride to get you caught up on all the cool things we’ve learned since Star Wars Day! It’s not Laura’s birthday anymore but don’t tell her that.Taika Waititi is the best and anyone that says otherwise can GTFO.You should also watch Penny Dreadful (the old one, not the new one).There are so many Mando Season 2 leaks but could we, like, just not?Bitching...2020-05-191h 36
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 34: Bo & Ahsoka’s Infinite PlaylistThe little sprinkle of lady power you didn’t know you needed this week! Or did you know you needed it? Did you actually go into this week hoping to get some sloppy, green girl power (why is it green?) dumped all over your face? Because it’s happening. Too much? May we offer you a dab of Essence of Hand instead? Either way, hosts Alyce and Laura are here* to deliver your bi-weekly dose of Star Wars and snark, garnished with a little bit of not understanding what’s going on in The Clone...2020-05-051h 57
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 33: Hit It and Quit ItMARSDEN WATCHJames/Scott Marsden remains at large but, rest assured, hosts Alyce and Laura are on the case*! In Episode 33, the COVID-19 quarantine continues. Alyce has given up on needlepoint. Laura is running around her apartment, burping loudly. So really, nothing has changed.There’s a lot of Star Wars news! Yay! We’ll get you caught up.Comic Con cancelled and what it means for Star Wars Celebration AnaheimA rare Dave Filoni sighting on social mediaUpdates on the Cassian Andor series and live-action Ahsoka rumorsWe’re getting a dope ass Mandalorian docu-series!Recap o...2020-04-211h 19
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 32: Clear NastinessAre those bushes growing on your face or are you just not getting your eyebrows waxed during quarantine? If so, same. Thankfully for you all, hosts Alyce and Laura have no plans to transition this show to a video podcast. In Episode 32, your hosts are lingering* somewhere between boredom and madness. Origami cranes. Balloon animals. Needlepoint? TikTok?! Fortunately there’s some Star Wars stuff to keep them sane…But who knows for how much longer? Is Scott Marsden a person?Per Variety, the Kenobi series has a new… well, I guess we’re supposed to call hi...2020-04-071h 52
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 31: NOW That’s What I Call Shoplifting!If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it, if you’re happy and you know it, WASH YOUR F***ING HANDS, YA NASTIESDoes anyone else feel like you’ve lived through an apocalypse since we last recorded? No? Just us? Somehow hosts Alyce and Laura have managed* to survive this long, so grab a beverage and let’s all toast to our impending doom! There’s not a ton of news to cover, so in episode 31, we dive into the important things in life, like hand-washing, petty theft and o...2020-03-242h 10
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 30: Nah, BishSaddle up, pilgrim! Hosts Alyce and Laura react* to all the Star Wars nonsense in the news! There’s book stuff, bra stuff, rumors stuff, TROS stuff and, of course, The Clone Wars stuff for your listening pleasure.“Long have I waited... for Project Luminous to be revealed!” -Palpatine in TROS (pretty sure). Our reactions to the new Star Wars publishing initiative!Speculation and rumors for the Kenobi series and The Mandalorian Season 2.The Rise of Skywalker: Sure, we’ve all seen it, but do any of us have any idea what we saw? Or didn’t see? Is anything...2020-03-101h 53
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 28: A Toast to Year OneGo shawty!It’s your birthday!We gonna party like it’s your birthday!We’re gonna sip soy sauce beer like it’s your birthday!It’s a TOAST to Force Toast! Hosts Alyce and Laura are celebrating* the 1-year Anniversary of Force Toast’s launch in true Toasted style: by listening/reading your messages while drinking an absolutely disgusting beer that they won at Star Wars trivia.Among all of the happy wishes sprinkled throughout, we dive into what’s in the news, recap Fallen Order and Resistance and...2020-02-112h 16
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 26: The Rise of SkyloNEW DECADE WHO DIS? Honestly, who would have thought we would survive 2019? Like, not just this podcast, but all of us?A good question… for another time.Hosts Alyce and Laura hit RECORD* this time to bring you the latest rumors, news and recaps on anything and everything Star Wars!What’s in the NewsRUMOR via MSW: the High Republic and next Star Wars film sagaRUMOR via Kessel Run Transmissions: the Star Wars Rebels sequel seriesThe Rise of Skywalker media circus continuesThe Cassian Andor series casting callRecap On TapRe...2020-01-141h 54
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 24: Meesa VenisaLaura does bad impressions/accents and Alyce is feeling a little icky but the show must go on!Anyone else starting to feel like you’ve seen most of The Rise of Skywalker already with all these TV spots? To avoid a 6-hour podcast that covers all of them, hosts Alyce and Laura each pick* their favorite TV spot to discuss.Maybe a Spoiler? Laura’s pick is a clip/trailer called “[REDACTED] Meets [REDACTED]” that was released on YouTube channel on 12/12/19. To avoid this discussion, skip 14:30-18:15The Global Press Conference for TROS too...2019-12-172h 17
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 21: Pump Pump DoneEw, what’s this? A Star Wars podcast? Um, actually we just got back from Los Angeles so this is a podcast about acai bowls now.In Episode 21, hosts Alyce and Laura get everyone up to speed* on what happened in LA without actually saying anything about what happened in LA. Then it’s back to the regularly scheduled program of what’s new with The Rise of Skywalker (no spoilers), Admiral Ackbar’s son 1) exists and 2) appeared in a comic, Lucasfilm’s Pablo Hidalgo is living his best life on twitter and Freddie Prinze Jr. is here...2019-10-221h 44
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 20: All You Need is LogWe pledge allegiance to the Toast! We are 20 episodes old! That’s crazy. We honestly thought all of us would be dead by now.But since we’re all still here, hosts Alyce and Laura get one last word* in before they go all Hollywood on your asses. There’s a fashion show. Alyce’s birthday shows that Star Wars Twitter™ is Good Sometimes. Disney finally decides to start telling people know there’s a Star Wars movie coming out in December. Before there was Triple Force Friday, there was a livestream that...2019-10-081h 36
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 19: Balls to the Wall with WeirdForce Toast: your source for important topics like, What Cats: The Musical and Kylo Ren Have in Common, and Is Star Wars Actually Catholic As F-ck?Both of those are real things discussed in this episode. We hope you grabbed some holy water on your way in.In Episode 19, hosts Alyce and Laura talk* about comics for once. First up is the Age of Resistance Snoke comic, which is really a Kylo Ren comic is disguise. You’re not fooling anyone, Marvel. Then it’s on to the starwars.com preview of the Age of Resi...2019-09-241h 41
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 16: The Trooper TuckO’DOYLE RULES!
Have you heard? Force Toast is re-branding. This is now a Billy Madison/Cats on Broadway podcast. And we’re renaming our show “And Others: A ‘Just Search Star Wars’ Podcast.”
None of that is true. Except that last part. It’s still under consideration.
Anyway, O’Doyle rules! There’s still not a ton of Star Wars news but as they say in Cats, the show must go on! Fortunately a lack of news and never stopped hosts Alyce and Laura from talking* at you for an hour+. Episode 16 highlights new boo...2019-08-131h 17
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 13: Star Wars Heart OnEverything is back asswards because this is Episode 13 and recording sessions have been out of order and now the future is in the past and what is even happening?
Confused? Try being wine drunk and having to figure this sh*t out.
In Episode 13, hosts Alyce and Laura catch up* on the latest in The Rise of Skywalker news and rumor debunking, the upcoming Jedi: Fallen Order comic, how Laura is totally unprepared for San Diego Comic Con, the relentless rumors of an ALLEGED Obi-Wan movie/series/whatever, and add a little sprinkle of what’s...2019-07-021h 18
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 12: Ice Balls and JoysticksPlanet Earth. Only a small speck in a vast galaxy, but one that is home to a vast array of climates, landscapes and habitats for a seemingly endless multitude of creatures. None of whom are as bold or resplendent at the common Chicago pigeon. In this Star Wars podcast turned nature documentary, hosts Alyce and Laura investigate* the mysteries that lie deep within the mind of this magnificent, silver-plumaged derp bird.
Not really. But Alyce watches bird porn now and you need to know that before you decide how to move forward from this moment.
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Jammed Transmissions: A Star Wars PodcastEpisode XXVII - Gonk Wars (w/ Alyce & Laura from Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour)Episode XXVII = HAPPY HOUR! Grab a glass and toast with us as we welcome Alyce & Laura from Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour! This week we talk about everything from the Vanity Fair pics to Dooku: Jedi Lost, & play a few rounds of some epic #PodcastTeamTrivia! Let the #GonkWars commence!
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If you enjoy the show...2019-06-011h 29
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 7: Say Yes to the Snoke DressDoth thine ears deceive you? Nope, that's just the sound of ice clinking throughout basically the entire episode. Not sorry. Hosts Alyce and Laura discuss* what's in the pipeline for Star Wars publishing including Black Spire, Dooku: Jedi Lost, and a sprinkle of Alphabet Squadron.
Alyce, who's basically done a full 180 on Star Wars Resistance, rounds out season 1 with one of her signature recaps of the finale episode, No Escape: Part 2. Laura takes on Force Toast listeners' trivia questions in one last practice round before the Fatal Five-Way Schmoedown at SWCC.
Force Toast Episode 7 comes...2019-04-021h 13
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourEp 6: Of Padmé and PorgsHosts Alyce and Laura give* a brief update on what's in the news and discuss the forthcoming Rey/Aladdin crossover! JK! Not really. But they discuss the Episode 9 footage that was screened to Disney shareholders and do a little theorizing. If you want to go into Episode 9 spoiler-free, skip here: 19:30-26:45
Did you enjoy The Clone Wars? You should probably pick up a copy of EK Johnston's new novel "Queen's Shadow." Hosts Alyce and Laura dig into characters, plot, who lives/dies, THAT ENDING THOUGH, complete with full-blown spoilers - skip 29:30-51:50 if you want to avoid.2019-03-191h 16
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourCLIP: Here lies Star WarsDearly beloved: In this clip from Episode 0 of Force Toast, Alyce and Laura mourn the untimely death of Star Wars. Despite all the new content coming down the pipeline - live action TV shows, animation series, all the novels and comics, 2 theme parks, and 10 years of film productions planned - some people still think think Star Wars is dead.
We disagree.
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2019-01-3000 min
Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy HourCLIP: Star Wars canon novelsIn this clip from Podcast Prequel 1, Alyce and Laura discuss their favorite Claudia Gray Star Wars canon novels during their recap of SDCC 2018. Full episodes of Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour debuts February 5th.
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2019-01-2701 min