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This week, we're breaking down big news of Kathleen Kennedy stepping down as President of Lucasfilm after 14 years. In her place will be Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan as Co-Presidents. With two new Star Wars movies on the horizon, what could this mean for the future of the franchise? What are our initial thoughts? How can Star Wars continue bringing in new audiences? All of this and more on today's podcast. Plus, our reactions to Deadline's exit interview with Kennedy, including the status of several projects. Official Lucasfilm press release: Deadline's exit interview with Kathleen Kennedy. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes here. Follow us on Twitter/X @FriendsofForce Follow us on Instagram @FriendsOfTheForce Follow us on Bluesky @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #Lucasfilm

We're kicking off the new year with a celebration of the 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! We put together a "10 for 10" list featuring our favorite things about Episode VII. Plus, our thoughts on finally being able to say a new Star Wars movie is happening *this* year (shocker)! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

Hello there! After a brief hiatus, we're back to discuss Star Wars Visions Volume 3 including the continued stories of the Ronin, F, and Kara as well as six new original shorts. Plus, what do we expect from the Ninth Jedi spinoff and do we think season four will happen? Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsVisions

New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia joins the podcast to discuss his newest young-adult novel “Star Wars: The Last Order,” which is a Finn- and Jannah-centric story that dives into their complicated pasts as stormtroopers within the First Order. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #TheLastOrder #StarWarsBooks

Brad and Sarah break down the latest Star Wars publishing announcements coming out of New York Comic Con 2025, including a post-Last Jedi story and the first official romance novel! Plus, we take a moment to remember legendary artist Drew Struzan. Join our Patreon to support the show and gain access to our exclusive bonus episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsBooks #NYCC

We're kicking off the first of several episodes celebrating the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith! First, we’re revisiting the Siege of Mandalore Clone Wars arc just over five years since its release. We connect the dots between this story and Episode III, highlight Siege's cinematic qualities, dissect Ahsoka and Maul’s meeting of the minds, and reflect on how the final shot of the series makes us *feel.* Join our Patreon to support the show and gain access to our exclusive bonus episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #TheCloneWars

For Light and Life! We bring you our final High Republic book discussion with "Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi" by Charles Soule. We dive into each character's final trial against Marchion Ro and the Nameless, the secrets of Planet X, the future of the Republic, and much more. Independent Bookstore of the Week: Books Inc. (San Francisco, CA) Note: This episode is coming much later than we intended due to *life*, but we appreciate everyone's patience and hope you enjoy! Join our Patreon to support the show and gain access to our exclusive bonus episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #TrialsoftheJedi #TheHighRepublic

"LEGO Star Wars: Pieces of the Past" is here and we're excited to bring you this roundtable interview with the voices and minds behind the second installment in the "Rebuild the Galaxy" series. First up is Gaten Matarazzo and Tony Revolori, who voice Sig Greebling & Dev Greebling, followed by writers/executive producers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit. This roundtable included Father Son Galaxy, Jedi News, Star Wars Explained, Talking Bay 94, The Art of Fatherhood, and The Geeky Waffle. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #LEGOStarWars

We dive into “Star Wars: Sanctuary (A Bad Batch Novel)” with author Lamar Giles — how Lamar got his start in writing, his favorite character to write, centering Pabu in the story, and more! Check out more from Lamar at his website: https://www.lamargiles.com/ Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis. #StarWars #TheBadBatch #StarWarsBooks

Happy Remembering Resistance Day, friends! This year we reflect on Star Wars Resistance as it approaches its 7th anniversary by highlighting our 10 favorite things about the series. Plus, can Star Wars Starfighter bring the need for speed back into the franchise? Tune in! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lucy, Soulcatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsResistance

Our High Republic Phase 3 coverage continues with "Into the Light" by Claudia Gray! We delve into the meaning of the book's title through Azlin Rell and the Drengir, Kashyyykian lore, Reath's journey from bookish Padawan to thoughtful leader, and more. Independent Bookstore of the Week: Loudmouth Books (Indianapolis, IN) Join our Patreon to support the show and gain access to our exclusive bonus episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lucy, Soulcatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #TheHighRepublic #StarWarsBooks

We are diving back into the High Republic era with the first of our final three book discussions! We're kicking things off with "A Valiant Vow" by Justina Ireland by diving into Imri Cantaros' journey from fearful Padawan to fearless Knight, going beyond your comfort zone, the importance of small wins, and more. Independent Bookstore of the Week: White Whale Bookstore (Pittsburgh, PA) Join our Patreon to support the show and gain access to our exclusive bonus episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Jules, Lucy, Soulcatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #TheHighRepublic #StarWarsBooks

We bring you our final in-person roundtable interview from the Lucasfilm office with Supervising Sound Editor Margit Pfeiffer! We discuss Margit's work on seasons one and two of ANDOR, the role of ADR and Loop Group, creating the distinct sounds of Ghorman, and much more. Thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity, and shoutout to ⁠⁠Talking Bay 94⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Skytalkers Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ for tag-teaming these roundtables! Be sure to check out the other group's interview with ⁠⁠Blast Points⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Star Wars Explained⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Triad of the Force⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠Children of the Watch⁠⁠. Join our Patreon to support the show and gain access to our exclusive bonus episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Jules, Lucy, Soulcatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #Andor

Our excitement? It's high. It's very high. Today we're bringing you our in-person roundtable interview with Alan Tudyk from the Lucasfilm office to discuss his return as K-2SO in ANDOR season two. We learn about his time on set, K2 and Cassian's "meet-cute," improvisation, and more! Big thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity, and shoutout to our Group 2 buddies ⁠Talking Bay 94⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Skytalkers Podcast⁠⁠⁠ and Kristin Baver for moderating. Be sure to check out the other group's interview with ⁠Blast Points⁠, ⁠Star Wars Explained⁠, ⁠Triad of the Force⁠, & ⁠Children of the Watch⁠. Join our Patreon to support the show and gain access to our exclusive bonus episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Jules, Lucy, Soulcatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #Andor

We're thrilled to bring you our in-person roundtable interview with ANDOR creator & showrunner Tony Gilroy at the Lucasfilm office in San Francisco! We discussed the idea of "inspiring mania," the scope of season two, his writing process, and much more. Big thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity, and shoutout to Talking Bay 94⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Skytalkers Podcast⁠⁠ for tag-teaming this with us as well as Kristin Baver for moderating. Be sure to check out the other group's interview with Blast Points, Star Wars Explained, Triad of the Force, & Children of the Watch. Join our Patreon to support the show and gain access to our exclusive bonus episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Bluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ay Twitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Jules, Lucy, Soulcatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #Andor