Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "Twilight of the Apprentice"

David Collins joins us to talk about the shocking and stunning season two finale of STAR WARS REBELS. The events in the hour-long "Twilight of the Apprentice" have serious repercussions on Ahsoka Tano, Darth Maul and the crew of The Ghost. Nothing will be the same again in the REBELS universe. We talk about it all in this epic roundtable discussion. 

Direct download: SWRD_040416_TwilightOfApprentice.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 9:02pm CDT

Rebel Force Radio: April 1, 2016

Sam Witwer and Ashley Eckstein join us for their first interviews following the mind-blowing STAR WARS REBELS Season Two Finale. We recap the Rebels red carpet event in LA with audio highlights from Dave Filoni and Simon Kinberg along with a full report from our man-on-the-scene, Jimmy Mac. The home video release of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is here! We give you our initial, spoiler-free reviews of the Blu-ray. Plus, Ewan McGregor talks more about returning to STAR WARS as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Billy Dee is back! With so many amazing things happening on the STAR WARS scene, there's no foolin' around this week on RFR.

Direct download: RebelForceRadio_040116_Sam_Ashley_Re.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 3:39pm CDT

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "The Mystery of Chopper Base"

The crew of The Ghost get a little downtime to settle into their new base before the you-know-what hits the fan for Kanan and the gang. The peace is short-lived however when Captain Rex finds himself in a sticky situation.  Jason, Jimmy and Spencer break down all the action in "The Mystery of Chopper Base" including the Ralph McQuarrie influence, Ezra's growing dark side connection, and how Season Two may conclude.

Direct download: SWRD_032916_ChopperBase.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 11:04pm CDT

Rebel Force Radio: March 25, 2016

Bonnie Burton has been a multi-media superstar for years and her impact on STAR WARS fandom is undeniable. Bonnie joins us to talk about her groundbreaking social media work, her history with Lucasfilm, and her love of sock puppets.  Bonnie give us her review of THE FORCE AWAKENS and comments on the latest STAR WARS news headlines including casting for the young Han Solo film, the return of Indiana Jones, and the latest interviews from Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill. Plus, we report on the STAR WARS books panel at C2E2 with audio highlights, listener feedback and more.

Direct download: RebelForceRadio_032516_BonnieBurton.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 2:57pm CDT

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "The Forgotten Droid"

“The Forgotten Droid” features Chopper on his own as he gets separated from the crew of The Ghost and finds himself on an adventure. We break the whole episode down from start-to-finish with a great roundtable discussion featuring expert analysis from our esteemed panelists. Joining Jimmy Mac and STAR WARS artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III are Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue) and Geek Out Loud’s Steve Glosson.

Direct download: SWRD_031816_TheForgottenDroid.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 11:33am CDT

Rebel Force Radio: March 11, 2016

READY PLAYER ONE author Ernest Cline joins us IN THE CANTINA to talk about THE FORCE AWAKENS and more. We’ve been pals with Ernie since FANBOYS, so it’s great to get caught up. The cameras are rolling! We get up-to-date with EPISODE VIII location shooting in Dubrovnik, Croatia. In other news, Daisy Ridley talks to the press, J.J. Abrams admits he made a mistake, and REBELS ramps up to a huge season two conclusion. Plus, listener feedback, ROGUE ONE speculation, and much more.   

Direct download: RebelForceRadio_031116_ErnestCline.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 12:00pm CDT

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "Shroud Of Darkness"

Jedi temples! Crazy visions! Inquisitors! Yoda! Darth Vader! There was a lot to like about the STAR WARS REBELS season two episode “Shroud of Darkness". From Ahsoka's realization that Anakin may still be alive, to Ezra's growing connection to The Force, there is much to discuss. Joining us at The Roundtable for some killer conversation are two very esteemed guests. STAR WARS author Adam Bray brings us his wisdom acquired while writing STAR WARS REBELS: THE VISUAL GUIDE. And we welcome the return of our old pal, STAR WARS artist and noted REBELS expert Spencer Brinkerhoff III

Direct download: SWRD_030716_ShroudOfDarkness.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 7:51pm CDT

Rebel Force Radio: March 4, 2016

This week in STAR WARS, we finally got an announcement about the release of THE FORCE AWAKENS in Blu-ray and Digital HD. We speculate about what deleted scenes will be on the disc, along with a personal look back at the history of STAR WARS home video releases.  Big wig Bob Iger gave a STAR WARS progress report at the annual Disney Stockholders Meeting and our microphones were there. Hear updates on ROGUE ONE, Episode VIII, and Disney parks. Plus, STAR WARS gets snubbed at The Oscars, listener feedback and more. 

Direct download: RebelForceRadio_030416_WeeklyRFR.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 2:40pm CDT

Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: "The Honorable Ones"

A heated rematch between Zeb and Kallus leads to a harsh situation where they must put down their arms and work together in “The Honorable Ones”.  We break down this season 2 episode of STAR WARS REBELS at The Roundtable with RFR brother Billy Mac.

Direct download: SWRD_030116_TheHonorableOnes.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 10:35am CDT

Rebel Force Radio: February 26, 2016

All the latest STAR WARS news with cutting-edge analysis and conversation! That’s what you get this week on RFR including the latest news about THE FORCE AWAKENS, ROGUE ONE, and more. We have more about the death of Han Solo, The Stormtrooper who banged his head, and familiar voices return to STAR WARS REBELS. Plus, STAR WARS at Disney Parks update, Jimmy Mac’s STAR WARS Room, listener feedback and more. Joining us this week to talk about it all is RFR brother Billy Mac! 

Direct download: RebelForceRadio_022616_WeeklyRFR.mp3
Category:Rebel Force Radio -- posted at: 4:14pm CDT