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If you continue to fight, what will you become? This week, we're taking a deep-dive into STAR WARS: EGDE OF THE ABYSS by Rebecca Roanhorse, which is the second book in the Reign of the Empire trilogy. Can Saw Gerrera outrun the grief and ghosts of his past? What does the fight for Inusagi sovereignty represent in the larger Imperial apparatus? How do the Palmo University protests pave the way for the Ghorman Front. What propoganda can the Empire push with the help of pop stars? All of this and more in today's discussion! Book spoilers begin around 25:00. Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: ⁠http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com⁠ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsBooks #ReignOfTheEmpire

With only week until the release of STAR WARS: EDGE OF THE ABYSS (Reign of the Empire), we’re joined by Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director at Random House Worlds, to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the book came together, working with author Rebecca Roanhorse, weaving in elements from ANDOR, and much more! With Edge of the Abyss releasing on September 15, this conversation is completely spoiler-free. Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsBooks #ReignOfTheEmpire

We return to the Star Wars Visions galaxy with the newest spinoff series THE NINTH JEDI from Production I.G. We discuss all eight episodes in full spoiler detail including the idea of justice in a lawless galaxy, kyber crystals and the inner spirit, finding balance, redemption, and much more. Plus, we cover the latest Ahsoka and Starfighter news coming out of D23! Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsVisions #TheNinthJedi

Hang up your Ferrix gloves and heed the anvil's call as we dive into the "The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) " by Phil Szostak. We give our overall thoughts on why this latest installment from Abrams Books is a must-have and represents a victory lap for the show before walking through the behind-the-scenes journey that brought us the worlds of Ferrix, Ghorman, and more. Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #Andor #StarWarsBooks

We're joined by author Madeleine Roux to discuss her newest book "Star Wars: Legacy" from Random House Worlds! We dive into Rey's quest to heal the Skywalker saber, Leia's identity crisis after the loss of her brother, and much more. Spoiler warning beginning at 35:00 Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsLegacy #StarWarsBooks

We're bringing you a special roundtable interview with the creators of the upcoming anime series "Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi" including supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke Tada, and producer Hitoshi Ito. Special thanks to Lucasfilm and other participating outlets including Coffee with Kenobi, Jedi News, The Resistance Broadcast, & The Saga Continues. The Ninth Jedi drops next week, and we'll be back shortly after to take a deep-dive into all eight episodes! Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsVisions #TheNinthJedi

The Acolyte may be gone (for now), but it is not forgotten! With the recent release of 'The Art of the Acolyte' by Kristin Baver, we're taking the opportunity to dive back into the world of the High Republic and revisit the show two years after its cancellation. We talk through production insights from the book, our favorite concept art pieces, themes of morality, and how the Acolyte is undeniably Star Wars. Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Chris, Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #TheAcolyte

It's been three weeks since ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ released in theaters, and it's been the topic of much discussion as the summer movie season kicks off. How is the first Star Wars movie in seven years performing, why are indie horror films dominating the conversation, and what might box office trends indicate about movie-going audiences? Plus, Brad and Sarah give their follow-up thoughts after seeing the movie for the second time, including insights from the Jon Favreau director's commentary! Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #TheMandalorian&Grogu #TheMandalorian

Star Wars is finally back in theaters! On today's episode, we're reviewing ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ after our first viewing together including our overall thoughts, what worked, what didn't, and other personal highlights. Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, Jules, SoulCatcher, and Travis. #StarWars #TheMandalorian&Grogu #TheMandalorian

Star Wars on the big screen? This is the way, indeed! With ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ finally hitting theaters this week, Brad and Sarah preview what to expect with the help of Candace from The Geeky Waffle. Join us as we discuss Din and Grogu's jump to the cinemas, Rotta the Hutt's shredded abs, a dose of speculation, and much more. Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, Jules, and Travis. #StarWars #TheMandalorian&Grogu #TheMandalorian

Our coverage of Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord concludes with us absolutely losing our minds over the the season one finale of both "Chapter 9: Strange Allies" and "Chapter 10: The Dark Lord." We discuss the narrative impact of including Darth Vader, Maul and Devon's evolving partnership, some of the best lightsaber duels we've seen, and what's next for the future of the series. Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, Jules, and Travis. #StarWars #MaulShadowLord

Happy Star Wars Day, friends! In honor of May the 4th, Brad and Sarah talk through their Star Wars fandom journey over the past year, break down why 2026 is an important inflection point for the franchise, and highlight what excites them most heading into the future. Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, Jules, and Travis. #StarWars #StarWarsDay #Maythe4th

Maul Madness continues with our discussion of episodes three through eight of Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord! As we head into the season one finale, we reflect on Devon's progression as she is pulled in multiple directions between Maul, Rylee Lawson, and Master Dio Daki. Plus, Maul has another gargantuan crashout that reveals more from his past and guides him further on his quest for revenege. Finally, the Empire's grip on Janix tightens and things get pretty bad actually! Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, Jules, and Travis. #StarWars #MaulShadowLord

Let the MAUL MADNESS begin! This week, we're diving into Chapters 1 and 2 of the new Star Wars animated series ‘Maul — Shadow Lord.’ We discuss the unique hand-brushed art style, the world-building of Janix, and our main trio of Maul, Devon, and Captain Lawson. Plus, how might the Empire come into the picture this season? Full spoilers ahead! Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Support us on Patreon⁠ and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, Jules, and Travis. #StarWars #MaulShadowLord

Oscars season may be over, but we're keeping the lights on and the party going with the return of the Golden Gorg Awards! This year, we recognize the very best in ANDOR including writing, performances, music, costuming, and more. Andor may be over, but its impact will never diminish. So grab your headphones and join us for the most important awards show in town where the points definitely don't matter! Follow us on Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠@FriendsofForce⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@FriendsOfTheForce⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠@friendsoftheforce.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠ Support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes. Visit our website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Emma, Jennifer, Jules, and Travis. #StarWars #Andor