Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast

Reaction Corps - The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:23:47 -0600

What do we do when a new Star Wars trailer comes out? We record an episode, of course! How wizard is that?

We have some thoughts ... and problems remembering character and actor names. We're just a bit out of practice. But sitting on the couch and recording again for all of you felt like home.

Thanks for listening! And send us a voicemail or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com if you want to take part in the discussion or just give us some feedback. We have some in the bank and I swear we'll record again and play/read your messages some day!

Thanks and ... bye for now!

#207 - Stop the Suns from Setting, Please

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Here we are again. It's not goodbye, it's see ya later! But seriously, if someone can figure out a way to stop those suns from setting, please let me know.

We play some catch-up and then give a listen to a snippet of the new podcast May The Pod Be With You, a podcast by 10 year old Blake and his dad! Click that link and give them a listen!

STAR WARSY STUFF [17:25]

We loved The Acolyte, hoping it's not actually cancelled.

Ahsoka was a great season 4 of Rebels.

LIAM'S MUSIC CORNER [25:50]

Oh hey, this song is meant to be listened to with BOTH headphones, just in case you only have one earbud in right now.

LISTENER MAILBAG [27:40]

We read some olddddd emails.

NEWS [35:00]

Some news out of D23!

QUESTION & ANSWER COUNCIL [42:50]

Which Star Wars character would you want for a college roommate?

JOKE [50:50]

Why did Mae fall to her apparent death off the catwalk?

STUMP THE LUMP [56:05]

What species was Darth Plagueis?

OUTRO [1:02:45]

Thanks for listening! And sure, send us a voicemail or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com if you want to take part in the discussion or just give us some feedback. Thanks!

#206 - It’s Mando-batch-abration Time!

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:55:12 -0600

It's a jam-packed episode of reactions and news!

STAR WARSY STUFF [7:00]

We catch up on our thoughts about the rest of Bad Batch and season three of The Mandalorian.

We’re going to The Force Awakens in concert at the Orchestra!

We’re also going to see Return of the Jedi in the theater for the 40th anniversary!

LISTENER MAILBAG [24:20]

We hear from Hadeon and Emmett!

NEWS [30:10]

Tons of news from Celebration.

JOKE [51:15]

ChatGPT wrote our jokes. They’re really bad.

STUMP THE LUMP [53:45]

ChatGPT also wrote some trivia, which was bad, but not as bad as the jokes.

OUTRO [1:07:00]

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#205 - Galaxy’s Edge (Finally!)

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:39:12 -0600

We’re recapping our time at Galaxy’s Edge in addition to reading an email and talking some news.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:05]

Watching Bad Batch. And Harrison Ford on Shrinking.

LISTENER MAILBAG [4:55]

Ayden sent us an email and asked us how Disney was. Good thing we’re recapping it this week!

NEWS [9:25]

This Jedi: Survivor villain is gonna be weeeeeeeird.

Young Jedi Adventures is going to be cuuuuuuute.

Crimson Climb by E.K. Johnston is going to be liiiiiiiiiiit.

GALAXY’S EDGE RECAP [22:45]

We’re finally diving into our time at Galaxy’s Edge, complete with audio clips from the experience.

Check out www.childrenoftheforce.com to see a whole bunch of photos.

OUTRO [1:01:35]

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Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - S2 - Eps 4-8

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:36:23 -0600

We review the second big chunk of episodes from The Bad Batch season 2.

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Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - S2 Episodes 1, 2 and 3

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:20:48 -0600

The Bad Batch is back and so are we! This episode, we're talking doing a quick recap of season 1 and then diving into the first three episodes of season 2.

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#204 - We’re Not Done Yet

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:32:46 -0600

Let’s play catch-up.

STAR WARSY STUFF [5:05]

Watching Bad Batch. Non Star Warsy: Avatar, His Dark Materials.

LISTENER MAILBAG [12:15]

We hear from Ayden and Kevin!

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [20:45]

Follow YungPluto on any streaming service you use to listen to music!

NEWS [22:40]

Upcoming TV recap.

Q&A COUNCIL [26:35]

Talking about potential movies, two questions come up.
1. Are you missing Star Wars movies?
2. Which one are you most looking forward to?

STUMP THE LUMP [38:15]
What did the master codebreaker wear on his lapel on Canto Bight?

OUTRO [42:10]

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#203 - 7th Annual Halloween Special!

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:35:37 -0600

It’s our 7th Annual Halloween special! We’re still haunted!

STAR WARSY STUFF [4:50]

We’re loving Andor and Tales of the Jedi.

NEWS [8:45]

Sounds like Damon Lindelof is doing a Star Wars movie. I’m here for it… in three years.

Q&A COUNCIL [14:20]

What do you think is the scariest moment of Star Wars TV?

STUMP THE LUMP [20:20]

What two Star Wars species do we also see as zombies?

When the white lights start flashing, how many seconds do you have to get into your cell?

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [25:50]

THE CONVOR [29:00]

OUTRO [41:20]

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Reaction Corps - Rogue One and Andor sneak peek in IMAX

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:02:59 -0600

We saw Rogue One in IMAX! And an extended sneak peek at Andor!

This episode is recorded in our car on the way home from the theater, like we do. So the audio quality isn't the best, but oh well.

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#202 - feat. Ish

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:36:26 -0600

It's episode 202! Ish joins us for part of it!

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [8:00]

A short and sweet ditty with a Star Wars quote in it!

LISTENER MAILBAG [10:25]

Isaiah reached out with the Force.

NEWS [14:45]

Andor!

CANON NEWS [25:15]

Some good tidbits from Shadow of the Sith.

Q&A COUNCIL [31:25]

Do you want to see some crossovers with Andor and Rebels? If so, who?

OUTRO [40:50]

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Obi-Five and Obi-Six

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:31:46 -0600

It’s our spoiler-filled reaction to the last two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi!

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Obi-Three and Obi-Four

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:30:45 -0600

It’s our spoiler-filled reaction to the third and fourth episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi!

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#201 - Celebration News Round-Up

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 14:22:13 -0600

This week we celebrate the Celebration announcements and get some awesome listener mail. Just listen, OK?

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:35]

Obi-Wan Kenobi continues to deliver. No spoilers in this pod episode though.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [3:45]

Liam shares a video gamey song.

LISTENER MAILBAG [8:30]

Jacob’s mom Ali has an email for us, and Jacob has a joke!

Ish is going to give his cousin’s passwords to us, we’re pretty sure.

Nick shares his original composition, influenced by the Cantina Band music and the theme to Schindler’s List. We play a recording of this composition played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra! How amazing is that?!

NEWS [22:20]

We talk Celebration news!

OUTRO [1:02:10]

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Obi-One and Obi-Two

Tue, 31 May 2022 23:28:33 -0600

It’s our spoiler-filled reaction to the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi!

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#200 - 200!

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:13:04 -0600

200!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:25]

We’ve been playing the new LEGO Star Wars game. And the old LEGO Star Wars game.

Oh, and we went to Galaxy’s Edge. Check out our website for a few photos. More to come.

LISTENER MAILBAG [6:15]

Awesome voicemails and emails from Nick from London(!), Nayan, Ish, George, and Margaret/Henry/Lorenzo.

Q&A COUNCIL [34:40]

Nayan asks us what our favorite episodes have been. It’s a fun, fun discussion. And we play some clips from old episodes, which makes it more fun.

OUTRO [1:00:00]

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The Minicast Before Episode 200

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:18:46 -0600

May the 4th be with you! We didn't have time to record a proper episode this week, so Al just pops in to say hello and give an update.

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The Light of Darkness - Episode 2

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:31:09 -0600

It's the second installment an original Star Wars book, The Light of Darkness, by listener and friend of the show, Nayan!

This is my first stab at doing an audiobook. It's not as easy as it sounds! Please give me feedback, compliments, criticism, etc.

Thanks for listening, and thank you to Nayan for writing such a cool Star Wars book!

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#199 - The One Before Episode 200

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:49:32 -0600

It's our last episode before our big trip to Batuu! Can't wait to report all about our time off-planet. It's going to be so wizard!

Anyway, this week we have a great little episode of listener mail, Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer goodness, animation rumination, lump stumpers, and a more tangents than you can shake a gaffi stick at.

It’s episode 199 of Children of the Force!

LISTENER MAILBAG [4:00]

We have some emails from Brandt, Lily, and Margaret/Henry/Lorenzo!

NEWS [26:00]

An Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer!

Kevin Kiner teases a new awesome Star Wars animated series!

Q&A COUNCIL [38:15]

What do we want to see for a new animated series?

STUMP THE LUMP [42:20]

Brant gave us some answerable stumpers this time around. And for that we are thankful. There’s even a clear winner this week.

OUTRO [47:15]

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#198 - Pants

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 23:26:31 -0600

We're talking Galaxy's Edge, pants, and more(!) on episode 198 of Children of the Force.

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:05]

LISTENER MAILBAG [7:00]

Ish; Jacob; David, Tom, and Emma; and Nayan sent us some stellar emails!

NEWS [37:20]

Galactic Starcruiser is now open for business.

Q&A COUNCIL [43:40]

Jedi or Sith? And other questions.

STUMP THE LUMP [55:10]

OUTRO [58:20]

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#197 - Uff Da

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:24:54 -0600

It's episode 197!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05]

We discuss our upcoming Galaxy’s Edge (and Disney World and Universal Studios) trip!

LISTENER MAILBAG [16:50]

We hear from Cohen, Ish, Lily!

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [33:10]

Liam’s awesome new Valentine song.

NEWS [37:10]

Q&A COUNCIL [45:15]

Who do you want to see in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series?

STUMP THE LUMP [49:25]

Jens and Brandt sent us some stumpers!

OUTRO [1:01:35]

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BOBF #7

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:14:05 -0600

This is it! Our final episode of BOBF. Margaret and Lorenzo join us, and Wyatt too! Join us as we talk about the percentage of spice users on Tatooine, the many tools in the assassin toolbox, cadaver clean-up, and more!

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BOBF #6

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:13:17 -0600

"Cartoon Ahsoka uses contractions." -Anna

So now you know what kind of episode this is. An awesome one! Listeners Margaret and Lorenzo (and Henry for a second) joined us in our Twitter Space to talk all about episode 6 of The Book of Boba Fett! It was super fun.

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BOBF #4 AND 5

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:39:28 -0600

It's BOBF, our Book of Boba Fett review show! This week we're talking about episodes 4 and 5. And bantha lips. A whole lot of bantha lip talk.

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BOBF #3

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:35:01 -0600

It's the third BOBF, our Book of Boba Fett review show!

Our BOBF episodes will all be recorded as Twitter Spaces. If you want to join in next week, just come to Twitter and check us out @forcechildren.

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BOBF #2

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:27:24 -0600

It's BOBF, our Book of Boba Fett review show!

These are all going to be done as Twitter Spaces, and this week we had a Twitter user join us for part of it. Thanks to MΩΩD for coming on the show! If you want to join in next Wednesday, just come to Twitter and check us out @forcechildren.

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BOBF #1

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 22:11:05 -0600

It's BOBF, our Book of Boba Fett review show! These are going to be pretty loose, since they're all going to be done as Twitter Spaces. If you want to join in next Wednesday, just come to Twitter and check us out @forcechildren.

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The Light of Darkness - Episode 1

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:49:51 -0600

This week, we have the first installment an original Star Wars book, The Light of Darkness, by listener and friend of the show, Nayan.

It's my first stab at doing an audiobook. It's not as easy as it sounds! Please give me feedback, compliments, criticism, etc.

Thanks for listening, and thank you to Nayan for writing such a cool Star Wars book!

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#196 - Sports Wars

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:25 -0600

This week we're catching up on emails, getting stumped like lumps, and listening to not one, but TWO songs from Liam. The second is at the end of the show and it's ... a catchy song.

LISTENER MAILBAG [9:00]

We hear from Mary, Ayden, Ish, Riley, Henry and Margaret, and Cohen! And half of them are about baseball somehow!

FAN FIC [37:50]

Chapter 3 of Riley’s Mandalorian fan fic.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [43:30]

It’s a world premiere! Your ears are the third, fourth, fifth, etc. to ever hear this song (Liam’s ears and my ears are the first and second set of ears).

STUMP THE LUMP [50:55]

Brandt, Mary, and Riley have some stumpers for us.

OUTRO [1:03:10]

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Guests of the Force: Margaret, Henry and Lorenzo!

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:16:25 -0600

Welcome to the first ever Guests of the Force episode!

Margaret, Henry and Lorenzo sent in their very own episode of Children of the Force. This is super fun and we hope it happens more often! Feel free to send in your own episodes!

Thanks for listening!

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#195 - 6th Annual Halloween Special!

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:09:35 -0600

It's our 6th Annual Halloween special! What could possibly go wrong?

BTW, check out our website for a few photos from Al's trip to Galaxy's Edge.

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Minicast: The Battle for Podcasting Time

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:19:00 -0600

Al flies solo again to bring you this update.

Send us a voice memo for our Halloween episode! We want your scary Star Wars scenes/memories/stories/etc. Send them to forcechildren@gmail.com

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Reaction Corps - The Last Batch

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:15:15 -0600

Join us as we review the final 43.75% of season 1 of The Bad Batch!

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#194 - An Irregular Episode (feat. Ukulele)

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 09:01:30 -0600

Welcome to ... An Irregular Episode! Feat. Ukelele

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#193 - A Regular Episode

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:29:36 -0600

It's a regular episode! Yay!

LISTENER MAILBAG [2:00]

A buncha emails.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [28:40]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyjfVNECAGk

NEWS [37:45]

Star Wars Visions is coming:

Q&A COUNCIL [45:05]

Riley asks: Do you think Yoda and Yaddle are Grogu’s parents?
Ezra asks: What your favorite Star Wars creature? Which kind of troopers do you like best?

JOKE [50:30]

What sort of triathlon does Yoda make his students participate in?

STUMP THE LUMP [51:15]

Our listeners try their hardest to stump Anna and Liam. And they do.

OUTRO [55:50]

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Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Eps 8 and 9

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:58:17 -0600

This week we're talking all about Kaminoans, vat goo, Beezer's cousin, and more! Join us, as we review episodes 8 and 9 of The Bad Batch, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

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Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Eps 6 and 7

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:36:36 -0600

Listener email this week in addition to talking about about episodes 6 and 7 of The Bad Batch!

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Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Eps 3, 4, and 5

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:29:59 -0600

We're playing a bit of catch-up this week. Join us, and together we will rule these episode reactions as father and son and daughter and listener....

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Mini-Cast of Courage: A Solitary Adventure

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:54:43 -0600

Hi! It's just Al here, today. Checking in. We're fine. We're all fine here now. Thank you. How are you?

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Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Cut and Run

Thu, 13 May 2021 23:27:41 -0600

We're talking all about the second episode of The Bad Batch.

Is a chain code inherently bad?

Exactly how did the clone's inhibitor chips get activated by Order 66 and why didn't Cut's?

And other questions!

Here's that post of cool spaceships designed after everyday objects: https://www.facebook.com/A.different.type.of.Art/posts/274209747827070

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Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Aftermath

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:16:05 -0600

This week, we're talking all about the premiere of The Bad Batch.

But first, we cover a few Star Wars Day things.

STAR WARSY STUFF: [1:45]

Here's that video of a non-CGI actually-real-but-not-a-lazer-sword lightsaber:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3A8kdCk_fM

Check out our website for a photo of Anna's Star Wars-inspired makeup.

REACTION TO BAD BATCH: [11:50]

OUTRO: [47:30]

Nayan sent a review. Then we talk all about the premiere episode, Aftermath.

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#192 - The One Where Liam is an AT-AT

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:56:54 -0600

It's another episode of Children of the Force! We read some fan fic. Liam pretends to be an AT-AT. It's all good.

LISTENER MAILBAG [5:45]

We hear from Iain, Andre and Ish!

FAN FIC [24:00]

We read some great Fan Fic from Brandt and Ish!

JOKE [39:25]

Ezra and Cooper have jokes for us.

Q&A COUNCIL [40:45]

Iain has a question: If you were Yoda during the Clone Wars, would you change any of the Jedi teachings?

STUMP THE LUMP [45:25]

Brandt, Iain and Ish have some trivia for us.

OUTRO [56:35]

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#191 - It's a Trapezoid!

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:49:41 -0600

We're back!

We begin with a discussion of the recent verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, recognize other recent police killings, and reaffirm that Black Lives Matter.

STAR WARSY STUFF [9:20]

LISTENER MAILBAG [13:45]

We got a ton of great emails from our great listeners!

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [51:25]

NEWS [55:45]

Obi Wan casting news, new Bad Batch Poster, and the Vintage Collection on Disney+.

OUTRO [1:03:00]

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#190 - Extra Credit

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:30:09 -0600

This week we're answering some questions from college students. It's a nice laid-back episode.

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#189 - Mac 'n' Cheese On My Plate

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:32:01 -0600

It's a pretty low-key episode, because Al was sick. Update: It wasn't COVID.

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00]

Alphabet Squadron: Victory’s Price has some great Hera content.

LISTENER MAILBAG [3:15]

NEWS [9:45]

Could Mena Massoud be live-action Ezra?

Check out this fan-made comic adaptation of Duel of the Fates, the unused script for Episode IX: http://awinegarner.squarespace.com/duel-of-the-fates

Indira Varma is probably going to be in the Obi-Wan show.

FAN FICTION [14:50]

It’s our first ever Fan Fiction section! Liam improvises a song for it. And then we get to some Fic from Iain and Clayton!

STUMP THE LUMP [29:15]

Brandt and Riley have some questions for us.

OUTRO [36:35]

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#188 - Light of the Listeners

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 23:26:36 -0600

We're diving into the mailbag again this week, plus some news, jokes and more!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:10]

I finished Alphabet Squadron: Shadow Fall and the Squadrons video game. I like how they tied together. Now reading Light of the Jedi.

LISTENER MAILBAG [11:00]

Nayan and Ish and Ethan and Cooper and Jamie and Ethan and Clayton and Brandt sent us emails!

NEWS [31:25]

Mandalorian books are being cancelled.

JOKES [51:30]

Q&A COUNCIL [35:40]

STUMP THE LUMP [53:50]

OUTRO [1:03:10]

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#187 - Accountability Culture FTW

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:56:44 -0600

This week, we're taking a break from fun to talk all about why Gina Carano will no longer be in Star Wars. You might disagree with some of what we say on this episode, and that's OK.

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#186 - Listener Fan Fic Special!

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:33:08 -0600

This week, we read three great Star Wars stories written by our listeners!

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#185 - What We Have

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:41:58 -0600

Join us over here at episode 185. It's pretty fun.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [3:55

LISTENER MAILBAG [8:15]

We hear from Julian, The Phantom Listener, Iain, Jamie, Lily, Ish and Ayden this week.

NEWS [30:55]

Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Disney+ series, starts shooting this spring in California!

Q&A COUNCIL [31:30]

Julian asks what our favorite ship is in Star Wars.

STUMP THE LUMP [37:00]

Brandt sent us some stumpers!

OUTRO [45:20]

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#184 - The Phantom Listener

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:18:20 -0600

Now with singing!

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:00]

Our annual Star Wars movies watch-through has come to an end.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [7:00]

Liam released a new album over the weekend. You can listen to it all at the playlist here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmTCHoEwaH6T-ew0-7hGr_M6KwDdWd7WP

LISTENER MAILBAG [13:35]|

First, some birthdays. Then, a voicemail from a mysterious unnamed listener. Then, a whole bunch of emails!

Q&A COUNCIL [55:40]

Listener questions!

JOKE [1:01:00]

A listener joke!

STUMP THE LUMP [1:01:55]

Listener trivia!

OUTRO [1:09:00]

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#183 - Return of the Listener Awesomeness

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:50:04 -0600

What a trilogy of episodes! Three in a row jam-packed with awesome listener emails. This one HAS to have a happy ending.

STAR WARSY STUFF [6:10]

We’re almost through our annual Star Wars watch-through. Anna watched Han die for the first time since seeing The Force Awakens in the theater.

LISTENER MAILBAG [9:30]

This week, we have some amazing emails from Ethan, Andrew, Clayton, Miles, Julian, Ish, Nayan, Cooper, and Brandt! Whew!

NEWS [48:15]

Lucasfilm Games is branching out!

Oscar Isaac is going to be a Marvel superhero!

JOKE [53:10]

Cooper has a joke: What is Han Solo’s favorite food company?

STUMP THE LUMP [54:15]

Brandt has a few quiz questions for us!

OUTRO [59:20]

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#182 - Listener Awesomeness Strikes Back

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:39:47 -0600

This week, we're talking OT errors and cheesiness, reading a bunch of listener emails, telling a joke and (barely) answering some trivia! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:45]

Still loving Squadrons (in VR).

Noticing new stuff during our movies watch-through.

LISTENER MAILBAG [10:40]

This week we hear from some new and old listeners! Thanks to Jacob, Joel, Eleanore, Jamie, Ayden, Nayan, Iain, Zach, and Andre!

Here is the link to Jamie and Andre’s new Star Wars podcast: Corona Squadron: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/corona-squadron-andrejamie-nicholson-creswell-dhb10zeCDk7/

NEWS [43:00]

According to TorrentFreak, The Mandalorian was the most pirated show of 2020.

Michael Waldron is rumored to be writing the Kevin Feige Star Wars movie, according to Deadline.

The finale of The Mandalorian is now dedicated to Jeremy Bulloch.

JOKE [45:50]

Jacob has a joke for us. Why did the Jedi cross the road?

Q&A COUNCIL [48:15]

Who would be a better master for Grogu? Luke or Ahsoka?
Would you rather have a darksaber or a lightsaber? If a lightsaber, what color?

STUMP THE LUMP [54:00]

Jamie, Andre and Jacob try to stump us!

OUTRO [57:50]

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#181 - Listener Awesomeness

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:16:32 -0600

Our listeners take over the show today! We have emails, a joke, Question and Answer Council, and Stump the Lump questions … all written by our awesome listeners.

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#180 - Holy Kenobi!

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:09:27 -0600

There’s a whole lotta Star Wars on the way. This week, we break it all down and even find the time for a couple emails at the end of the show.

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#179 - Escape from Naboo

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:08:34 -0600

David Prowse, The Phantom Menace, listener emails, The Mandalorian, and more!

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:50]

We started our annual watch-through of all the Star Wars movies!

LISTENER MAILBAG [9:40]
We hear from long-time-listeners/first-time-emailers Ken, Vivian and Charlie!

Ish and Nayan also sent in some reviews of Duel of the Fates and the Star Wars Lego Holiday Special!

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [26:30]

NEWS [29:50]
We mourn the passing of David Prowse.

Q&A COUNCIL [32:55]
What’s your favorite David Prowse moment in the original trilogy?

STUMP THE LUMP [36:25]
What did Vader do right after he entered the Tantive IV in A New Hope?

OUTRO [1:17:10]

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#178 - Duel of the Fates - Part 5 - Star Wars, Lost

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:40:04 -0600

It’s part 5 - the finale! - of our Duel of the Fates dramatic read-through!

Check out our website for concept art that related to the section we read on this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/11/27/episode-178-duel-of-the-fates-part-5-star-wars-lost/

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#177 - Haterday Special

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:40:38 -0600

We're talking the Holiday Special, upcoming movies and TV, hate mail and love mail! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

NEWS [16:35]

Janina Gavankar was in Chapter 11 of The Mandalorian. Sort of.

We recap all the upcoming on-screen movies and television.

LISTENER MAILBAG [33:15]

Well, it finally happened. We got some hate mail. But only because we asked for it. Which is way more fun.

Riley also sent us some more fan art! Check it out here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/11/20/episode-177-haterday-special/

Q&A COUNCIL [45:45]

Ish has a question for the council: Who is the most important character in Star Wars. Al’s answer is, by far, the least thought-out of the four.

OUTRO [58:45]

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#176 - Yub. Nub.

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:30:11 -0600

Yub nub, eee chop yub nub;
Ah toe mee toe pee chee keene;
G'noop dock fling oh ah!

Celebrate the love! It's an episode of listener emails!

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#175 - 5th Annual Halloween Show!

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:15:49 -0600

Join us, as we descend beneath the surface of Exegol. It might get a little spooky ... and plug your nose, those Snoke jars SMELL.

Here's the video of me reading Are You Scared, Darth Vader to my Pre-K and Kindergarten class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3gvf996j5s

Here's Liam's new album that we talked about. Like I said, there's an explicit one (the first one) where he drops the f-bomb several times. So ... careful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBYqYA_aatc&list=PLmTCHoEwaH6R-yTK6vO8YVnw48JCYKxRj

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#174 - Just Keep Swimming

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:19:15 -0600

Hello there! It’s been a while. Let’s catch up.

LISTENER MAILBAG [6:20]

We hear from Ayden, Ish, Andre, Nayan, Jodie, and Aurelius! We love listener emails!

STUMP THE LUMP [32:00]

Andre had a Stump the Lump for us:
What planet is Tarkin from?

OUTRO [34:20]

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#173 - I'm a baa-a-a--a-a-aad guy...

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:36:45 -0600

It's a shorty, but a goodie.

LISTENER MAILBAG [0:40]

Ish sent us the first chunk of some fan fic he wrote! It’s pretty awesome.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [6:40]

Put on your headphones, jump on your LightBikes, and enjoy!

JOKE [13:00]

What spaceship does Luke fly when he really wants to show off his piloting skills?

Q&A COUNCIL [13:45]

Nayan has a couple questions for the Council:

Which is the best finale?
Did Vader deserve forgiveness in the end?

And I have a silly question that lets us have some fun with the song, Bad Guy.

OUTRO [25:55]

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#172 - Duel of the Fates - Part 4 - Et tu Brutetrooper?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:08:22 -0600

It’s part 4 of our Duel of the Fates dramatic read-through!

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#171 - The Zoom Where it Happens

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:21:54 -0600

It’s episode our first ever Zoom episode, where 10 kids joined us for the show!

First, some introductions are in order. Then a nice “getting to know you” question where we learn that a concerning percentage of our listeners would choose to have Force lightning if it were possible. Huh.

Then we head on over to the news!

NEWS [22:20]

We talk about the only news that matters this week, the fact that there will be a Lego Star Wars Holiday Special on Disney+ this November. Wizard!

And in case you feel like walking down a cringe-inducing memory lane, here’s our Holiday Special commentary from last year: https://youtu.be/0pBOSXdVECY

CANON NEWS [29:05]

Vader’s suit talks to him!

Q&A COUNCIL [32:15]

Whole buncha questions!

STUMP THE LUMP! [54:05]

Charlie quizzes us out of the Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars book.

OUTRO [59:15]

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#170 - Duel of the Fates, Part 3

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:23:18 -0600

It's part 3 of our dramatic read-through of the unused Ep. IX script, Duel of the Fates by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly.

Check out our website for concept art that corresponds to this section of the movie: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/08/13/episode-170-duel-of-the-fates-part-3/

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#169 - The One Where Al Loses $50

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:15:00 -0600

Well this is just great. Juuuuuuust great.

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:40]

We watched Solo. It’s good!

We also watched Avatar.

LISTENER MAILBAG [13:00]

Henry sent us an email!

And Nayan did, too. No exclamation mark for him though, since he lost me $50.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [29:30]

Liam has a happy song for us, today.

NEWS [32:10]

We have to wait even longer for the next Star Wars movie. Anna will probably be in college when it comes out. Gulp.

The Mandalorian is going to the Emmys.

Q&A COUNCIL [49:50]

Nayan asks us to rank Star Wars television.

OUTRO [48:20]

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#168 - Deux of the Fates

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:44:08 -0600

It's part two of our totally-not-canon-not-even-legends Duel of the Fates dramatic read-through!

There is concept art for a lot of this stuff, so check out our blog to see some of the images that go along with this part of the movie: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/07/31/episode-168-deux-of-the-fates/

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#167 - Listener Mailbag and Some News

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:33:02 -0600

Join us, as we rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

Also, we'll read listener emails and talk about some Star Wars news. Join us for that, too.

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00]

Still making our way through Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. Super interesting stuff.

LISTENER MAILBAG [18:15]

So much email!

NEWS [26:25]

So yeah, The Bad Batch.

Also, take a listen to this excerpt from the Aphra audio-drama, which you can now buy!
https://www.starwars.com/news/doctor-aphra-an-audiobook-original-exclusive-excerpt

OUTRO [36:55]

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#166 - The Fates ... They're Dueling

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 22:41:49 -0600

This week, we start our Duel of the Fates read-through. This is the un-produced and completely un-canon script for Episode IX by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. It's ... different. But we're having fun reading through it. More to come!

Check out some concept art of Rey's outfit and the execution of Biss Kova over at the blog post for this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2020/07/19/episode-166-the-fates-theyre-dueling/

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#165 - Stump the Lump!

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:16:10 -0600

It’s a Stump the Lump spectacular!

Our Star Wars quiz segment is taking over the show this week. Listeners sent in trivia and Anna and Liam go head-to-head to see who is the ultimate Star Wars trivia master (in our house, under the age of 41)!

Play along at home and let us know how many you got right!

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#164 - Emails, Squadrons, Vibrocleavers, etc.

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:47:33 -0600

Star Wars: Squadrons is coming in October, a bunch of listener emails, and a whole lot more!

By the way, we had a technical problem this week, and I didn’t realize we had it until I went to edit the recording. So the sound quality on this episode is not up to par. Sorry about that.

MAILBAG [1:40]

Brandt, Lily and Nayan sent us emails!

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [20:45]

NEWS [24:25]

Star Wars: Squadrons is coming in October!

The Empire Strikes Back is getting the “From a Certain Point of View” treatment!

And Celebration is cancelled. And also postponed to 2022.

CANON NEWS [41:05]

Picking up where we left off with The Rise of Skywalker visual dictionary.

JOKE [47:20]

Nayan sent us some jokes!
What do they drink in Jabba’s Palace?
What is Ben Solo’s favorite animal?

STUMP THE LUMP! [49:35]

Brandt sent us some trivia!

OUTRO [55:15]

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#163

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:14:26 -0600

We start the show with a pretty frank discussion about the killing of George Floyd, racism, protest, property damage, and calls for justice. As a white parent, it’s my duty to have these conversations with my kids.

This is not a parental warning, it’s a parental plea: White parents, talk with your kids about racism! Recognize how you benefit from systemic racism. Continue to have hard, uncomfortable conversations with your kids about racism. We all need to do better and we all have ample room for growth.

To our black listeners and all black fans, we see you. Your life matters. If you think we can do better in any way, please let us know.

Here’s the John Boyega speech we excerpted on the show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGXEB25WdyQ

NEWS [36:45]

Jedi Temple Challenge is here! Here’s the full first episode!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF8mT0RMqDA

CANON NEWS [38:30]

A few more tidbits from The Rise of Skywalker novelization.

JOKE [42:50]

Lily has a joke for us.

Which program do Jedi use to open PDF files?

OUTRO [45:00]

#162 - The Great Indoors

Wed, 27 May 2020 23:39:24 -0600

From the comfort of our basement, these are the Days of our Lives...

LISTENER EMAILS [4:25]

We hear from listeners Ish and Lily and Nayan!

STAR WARSY STUFF [19:50]

Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian is pretty awesome.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [20:45]

Don’t Give Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnO0fKzP6Dw

NEWS [25:35]

We’re getting manga for Leia: Princess of Alderaan and Rebels!

Charlie Lippincott and Ken Nightingall have passed away. The former was the original hype man for A New Hope; the latter, Pink Shorts Boom Guy from A New Hope.

Rey’s lightsaber revealed.

CANON NEWS [32:30]

Covering more info from The Rise of Skywalker novelization. We get some backstory on this whole Dyad business.

JOKE [40:10]

How did Palpatine manage to get some color back into his face on Exegol?

Q&A COUNCIL [41:50]

Lily asks who our favorite three characters are.

OUTRO [44:35]

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#161 - Listen Up, Old People

Thu, 14 May 2020 22:22:58 -0600

Listener feedback, tons of good news, a theory vindicated, and more!

NEWS [23:35]

May 4th gave us a ton of news. New movies, new TV, new Mandalorian directors, new books, new video games! It’s a relative dry spell these days for Star Wars, but the future looks bright.

CANON NEWS [47:55]

How did the Emperor survive the Death Star II? Well, I called it back in episode 151!

STUMP THE LUMP! [58:00]

Charlies tries to stump us. He succeeds.

Q&A COUNCIL [1:01:10]

Ayden asks us a question.

OUTRO [1:03:35]

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#160 - Clone Wars and Star Wars Day - The Phantom Mini-Cast

Mon, 04 May 2020 22:41:34 -0600

We get together this week on Star Wars Day for an impromptu little episode that still manages to clock in at a little under a half an hour.

We're talking the Clone Wars series finale in this episode, so spoiler alert for that. We also cover listener feedback and all sorts of tangents.

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#159 - The Last Pikumangua

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:06:26 -0600

The name says it all, folks. Or does it? We start this week off with some great listener emails and voicemail from Iaian, Ayden, and Nayan! And then ... it just keeps going from there.

STAR WARSY STUFF [15:35]

We finished watching Resistance season 2!

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [26:35]

NEWS [31:30]

Casting announcement for the Cassian Andor series on Disney+!

The Rise of Skywalker is going to be on Disney+ on May 4th!

Q&A COUNCIL [37:55]

Iain has a question for us: Do you think Rey will start a new Jedi Order? If yes, do you think she should teach the same rules as the old Jedi?

STUMP THE LUMP! [44:45]

Nayan has a Stump the Lump question for us: Who was born first? Luke or Leia?

OUTRO [48:35]

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Children of the Force Episode #158 - Hilarity Ensues

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:24:08 -0600

This week we bask in listener feedback, give some book recommendations and just overall have a fun time.

STAR WARSY STUFF [30:40]

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [32:45]

NEWS [35:40]

A new behind-the-scenes show about The Mandalorian is coming to Disney+, starting May 4th!

CANON NEWS [42:15]

More goodness from The Rise of Skywalker novelization.

JOKE [45:10]

Nayan sent us a joke. What is every Star Wars fan’s least favorite type of container?

OUTRO [47:30]

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Children of the Force #157 - This New House

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:24:27 -0600

First episode from our new house!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05]

We christened our new home on the first night here by watching TROS and sitting on a giant porg.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [8:10]

Liam treats us to his latest groove, The Clouds.

NEWS [14:55]

Sounds like we have a treat coming with the last arc of The Clone Wars.

And it’s story time with Daisy Ridley! Watch it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsPEeLfKIK8

CANON NEWS [19:45]

More canon news from The Rise of Skywalker novelization.

OUTRO [33:20]

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Children of the Force #156 - This Old House

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 23:01:50 -0600

It’s the last show recorded in our old house!

Emails from Jack, Jacob and Nayan start off the show.

STAR WARSY STUFF [14:10]

We’re still watching Resistance and Clone Wars.

Also, Toy Story 4.

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [16:30]

We listen to another one of Liam’s song, his newest single, Taumatized.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3785kvyYqc

NEWS [24:00]

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Andrew Jack who played Major Emmat in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

CANON NEWS [27:30]

Rey was working on her new lightsaber before The Rise of Skywalker.

The Millennium Falcon is her ship.

And she panicked in the sinking sand, which is why she didn’t use the Force.

STUMP THE LUMP! [34:20]

A Stump the Lump question from Nayan: What is Director Krennic’s first and middle name?

OUTRO [36:15]

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Children of the Force #155 - Saving What We Love

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:55:24 -0600

Let's talk about some Star Wars!

But first, of course, we talk about Coronavirus to start off the show. How could we not?

Jacob from Australia also sent us a couple messages.

A SONG FROM LIAM [17:20]

In what might just be a new segment of the show, we listen to one of Liam’s songs. This one is off his debut album, i might say no.

You can listen to the whole album here: https://hoodieboss.bandcamp.com/album/i-might-say-no

STAR WARSY STUFF [20:25]

We’re watching the Clone Wars. Really happy that Ahsoka is in it now. We liked the Bad Batch episodes, but didn’t love them.

Season 2 of Resistance marches on!

A SONG FROM ANNA [27:25]

Anna finally delivers the parody of Finesse, Poe/Finn Yes.

NEWS [31:00]

Rosario Dawson is playing Ahsoka in season 2 of The Mandalorian? Probably.

CANON NEWS [37:10]

The Rise of Skywalker novelization is now out, and giving us some juicy canon news!

JOKE [51:20]

Nayan sent us a couple jokes!

What texture is Wookiee steak?
Why did Kenobi cross the road?

Q&A COUNCIL [54:30]

If you could be in quarantine with one Star Wars character, who would it be?

OUTRO [1:00:00]

Children of the Force #154 - Children of the Children of the Force

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:29:49 -0600

This week we start off by giving a shoutout to some listeners, including two who have been inspired by us to start their very own podcasts! Then it's off to Star Wars stuff, sounds, news and more!

STAR WARSY STUFF [16:15]

Liam read the Lost Stars manga and really liked it.

Anna’s reading Most Wanted and liking it quite a bit.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [22:10]

Out with The Wilhelm, in with The George!

NEWS [29:10]

The New York Toy Fair revealed some awesome merch, including some adorable Baby Yoda stuff.

CANON NEWS [34:40]

This week we’re talking Mortis, The Thorpe Theorem, The World Between Worlds, Purrgil, Wayfinders and Compasses.

Q&A COUNCIL [43:20]

If season 1 of The Mandalorian was a movie, where would it fall on your list?

OUTRO [46:25]

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Children of the Force #153 - The One Where Liam Loses Two Teeth

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:23:25 -0600

Episode 153 starts off with listener emails from Nick, Ayden and Jack!

We discuss Rey’s lightsaber, canon, Valentine’s Day, ships, relationships, etc.

There’s also a little bit of talk about Colin Trevorrow’s early draft for Ep. IX: Duel of the Fates. We might end up doing a read through of the script. We’ll see.

Q&A COUNCIL [36:00]

Jack from Ottawa has our question for the week: If you could be anyone in Star Wars, who would you be?

We also go through our rankings of all the Star Wars movies, hard as that is to do.

Somehow through all this, Liam lost TWO teeth.

OUTRO [50:30]

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Children of the Force #152 - FIVE YEARS!

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0600

Celebrate our 5th anniversary with us this week, as we take a stroll down memory lane; talking about and listening to our favorite moments.

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us over the years, morally and financially. Words can’t express our gratitude!

Here’s to five more years!

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Children of the Force #151 - 128 Seconds to Exegol

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600

This week, we're talking even more TROS, a bunch of news, and more listener mail!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:35]

I played Star Wars Destiny for the first time, even though they just announced they’re going to stop making it.

We have another email from Nyan and a voicemail and email from Ayden!

Jacob has a theory about Palpatine.

Bart from Belgium chimes in on our 150th episode.

And we’ve been rewatching selected episodes of The Clone Wars in anticipation of season 7’s premiere on February 21st.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [26:45]

Babu Frik and Baby Yoda! Not only do they look cute, they sound adorable, too.

NEWS [29:30]

The Obi Wan series is pushed back.

Season 2 of Resistance is coming to Disney+ on February 25th.

Season 7 of The Clone Wars will premiere February 21st on Disney+. It will go weekly until May 8th.

The Star Wars Show is back, but monthly. A new weekly show will air on YouTube - This Week in Star Wars hosted by Kristen Baver.

The sales for Fallen Order are greater than their highest expectations. Hopefully this translates into more story mode Star Wars games!

Star Wars: Poe Dameron: Free Fall from Disney Lucasfilm press is going to explore Poe’s teenage years, including the time he spent running spice with Zorii Bliss.

CANON NEWS [42:20]

How did the Death Star II end up on Kef Bir? And why is there stormtrooper armor, but no stormtrooper bodies? Not even bones?

OUTRO [56:35]

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Children of the Force #150 - Our 150th Episode

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:31:07 -0600

That is to say, our 150th regular episode.

It’s a pretty loose format for our 150th. We had a ton of fun with it. Read a bunch of listener emails, covered quite a bit of canon news. A fun and quirky episode sure to put a smile on your face or your money back!

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We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter 7 and 8: Magic Hand Thing

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:03:35 -0600

We break down the final two episodes of season one: The Reckoning and Redemption. What does it all mean? How does that timeline work out? What do we want to see in season two?

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Children of the Force #149 - TROS Again (and Again)

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:27:55 -0600

It’s episode 149 of Children of the Force!

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STAR WARSY STUFF [1:20]

We went to Secrets of the Empire, the immersive VR experience at The Void. It was awesome!

We saw The Rise of Skywalker one or two more times.

Margaret, Henry and Tom sent us an email about TROS! Happy belated birthday to Margaret and Henry!

Wyatt, Evan and Heidi were at Galaxy’s edge at exactly the same time as when we recorded this episode! They sent us audio reports and photos! Head on over to our website to see the photos: www.childrenoftheforce.com

THE RISE OF SKYWALKER DISCUSSION [31:25]

We talk through quite a bit of TROS stuff. TROS stuff gets talked about.

Q&A COUNCIL [1:05:30]

Jacob asked us to sort Star Wars characters into Harry Potter houses!

OUTRO [1:09:20]

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Children of the Force #148 - The Rise of Skywalker - Opening Night Reactions (SPOILERS!)

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:25:32 -0600

SPOILERS!
THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE!
IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE RISE OF SKYWALKER YET, DO NOT LISTEN!

This podcast episode starts in the parking lot of the movie theater and ends in our kitchen.

There are things we missed. There are hot takes we haven't taken. There are nuances we haven't nuanced. But if you want to hear the guttiest of gut reactions, take a listen to this show.

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We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter 5 and 6: Whatcha Gonna Do?

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:30:29 -0600

Breaking down two episodes this week: The Gunslinger and The Prisoner. There's a lot of bad people in these episodes. The kids weren't super into these until we started talking about them. That crew in The Prisoner is going to haunt our dreams for a good long while though.

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Children of the Force #147 - On the Good Ship FinnPoe

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:59:09 -0600

This week we're talking The Rise of Skywalker, FinnPoe, Fallen Order, emails, Jar Jar and more!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:20]

Liam and I have both now finished Jedi: Fallen Order and we really enjoyed it!

I’m reading a bunch of Star Wars books.

We got an email from Tom and also an email from Nick from London!

NEWS [26:50]

Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge is coming to Disney+! Sounds like a super fun game show and can’t wait to watch.

We also talk books and that Vanity Fair article that I’m not convinced discounts Storm Pilot!

CANON NEWS [43:35]

We cover some highlights from Resistance Reborn.

Q&A COUNCIL [1:05:30]

What character that you think might be in The Rise of Skywalker, but won’t be in The Rise of Skywalker?

OUTRO [1:10:20]

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We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter Four: Acoustic Guitar

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:17:01 -0600

Listen as we break down Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian. From a Star Wars restaurant, to the Mando longing for home, to Klatooinian animal rights activists, to soup, we cover it all.

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We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter Three: The Choking Hazard

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:15:43 -0600

It’s Chapter 3 of The Mandalorian and if this is what woman-directed Star Wars looks like, please only give us woman-directed Star Wars from now on.

We talk whistling birds, body counts, the creepy Client, Mando culture and ... armpit hair? For some reason?

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Children of the Force #146 - TROS in EW: An Acronym Story

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:40:49 -0600

This week we're talking the Entertainment Weekly story, photos, that new TV spot, and more! As always, check out the blog post for this episode to see more links, images and videos: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/11/21/episode-146-tros-in-ew-an-acronym-story/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:10]

Jacob fills us in on hot chips.

Margaret and Henry sent us some photos of their Halloween costumes! So cool!

We’ve been watching The Mandalorian, of course.

I finished Black Spire and ended up liking it quite a bit! And I’m 2/3 of the way through Resistance Reborn and there are things to talk about.

NEWS [11:11]

There’s a bunch of The Rise of Skywalker news and images from Entertainment Weekly this week.

There’s a new poster!

We also watch the new 30 second teaser. We recorded before the full wide-screen version came out and, hoo boy, does that reveal some interesting things. Take a look at what we were missing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsp8iOt76YU

The Obi Wan show was going to be a movie.

And Bob Iger talks about even more Disney+ Star Wars shows.

JOKE [42:15]

What do you call a Mandalorian who likes small oranges?
What do you call a Mandalorian who likes to sleep?
What do you call a musical group of Mandalorians?
What do you call Chewbacca’s bandolier when it’s being worn by a Mandalorian?

Q&A COUNCIL [43:35]

Our question comes from Jacob: What Hogwarts house would Star Wars characters be in? We don’t actually answer this question this week, but we will next week! Let us know if you have any thoughts!

OUTRO [45:40]

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We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter Two: You Speak Terrible Jawa

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:30:03 -0600

It’s Chapter 2 of The Mandalorian and we are HERE. FOR. IT.

First we recap Chapter 1 and I talk about how the blue fishy alien from the beginning of the episode remind me of Sea Monkeys. Yeah, it’s a stretch. But for some reason that’s who he reminded me of.

Then we dive deep into Chapter 2.

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We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast - Chapter One: Pew Pew Pew

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:28:59 -0600

Look outside! The Mandalorian is here!

Join us as we discuss (with FULL SPOILERS) the characters, themes, locations, music, and everything else from Chapter 1 of The Mandalorian, which I have lovingly dubbed, "Pew Pew Pew.'

You'll also hear us talk about how the title of these episodes was going to be "MandiloriFANS," but the kids and I talked about it and we all decided that "We Have Spoken" seems like a better fit. When I say that we figure this stuff out as we go along, I'm not joking!

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Children of the Force #145 - Our 4th Annual Halloween Show!

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:11:22 -0600

It's Halloween! But there's also news! We cover both!

STAR WARSY STUFF [4:35]

We heard back from Tom(s dad) and Jacob! Tom’s dad’s email leads to a discussion of how Palpatine could come back. That’s spooky, right?

NEWS [16:05]

The Game of Thrones guys are out of Star Wars!

We got a new Mandalorian trailer!

And Wedge is back! Maybe not on screen, but in book form, for sure.

SPOOKY STORIES [25:25]

We revisit our stories from last year, including this one:

https://youtu.be/zJorcSul4bQ

JOKE [57:50]

What do you call a vampire Sith?

OUTRO [1:00:40]

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Children of the Force #144 - TROS Final Trailer Melt-Down

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 22:35:31 -0600

It’s episode 144 of Children of the Force!

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We’re frame-by-framing The Rise of Skywalker trailer (like you do). Listen along. There are at least two creepy fingers that you DON’T want to miss.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:45]

We start off the show with some listener comments.

NEWS [18:30]

We’re breaking down the new trailer for The Rise of Skywalker!

OUTRO [1:19:10]

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Children of the Force #143 - News, Glorious News

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:37:37 -0600

A full episode of newsy goodness this week!

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]

We start off with a comment from Jacob from Australia, talk a bit about the first episode of the second season of Resistance and we pick our favorite toys from Triple Force Friday.

NEWS [15:30]

Ton of news. Empire magazine! The Rise of Skywalker! The Mandalorian! Triple Force Friday! Obi-Wan director and writer announced!

And tons of book news, including some juicy Resistance Reborn tidbits.

CANON NEWS [54:50]

We got info on the Inquisitors from the video game, Jedi: Fallen Order.

JOKE [58:50]

Jacob sent us a joke. What’s Jabba the Hutt’s favorite food?

Q&A COUNCIL [1:00:00]

Jacob also sent us our question this week: What’s your favorite AT-walker? https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Walker

OUTRO [1:03:05]

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Children of the Force #142 - Life Day 2020

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 22:53:18 -0600

Could we get another Holiday Special? Hear what the kids and I think about it in this week's episode of...

CHILDREN OF THE FORCE
(cue emotional string music)

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:20]

We’re watching through the Lord of the Rings movies. They’re great.

We also started watching Steven Universe.

And Bart from Belgium sent us an email.

NEWS [12:40]

Jon Favreau is up for doing a new Star Wars Holiday Special for Disney+. We talk about what we’d like to see. For me, it’s Billie Lourd doing an homage to Carrie Fisher’s Life Day song. And the two Lando’s meeting up in the world between worlds.

We also talk about that Bob Iger book and what he had to say about George Lucas and the sequels.

And Triple Force Friday is nearly upon us!

CANON NEWS [29:05]

Savi and Lor were buds.

JOKE [35:25]

This week’s funny comes from the Daily Show. You can watch the clip here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=511687476258719

STUMP THE LUMP! [38:55]

What’s the name of the Mon Calamari admiral in Rogue One?

OUTRO [42:55]

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Children of the Force #141 - GoFundThem

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:26:07 -0600

We start the episode off with some bad news about Children of the Force guest Emma’s mom’s stage 4 breast cancer. Thankfully, there’s something you can do to help, please go to the GoFundMe page and donate to help out this family, who are basically our family. For every $20 donated, I’ll send you a 1977 Star Wars trading card of your choice (I have most of them, you’ll get your pick).

Here’s their GoFundMe page: Help our friend Erin fight Stage IV cancer

No amount is too small or too large. And please let me know if you donate.

NEWS [17:40]

We have some The Mandalorian news. Man, do I hate typing that. I wish there was a rule that titles couldn’t start with articles. Anyway, Entertainment Weekly gave us a few photos and some snippets of information. We discuss.

CANON NEWS [28:00]

Snoke and Kylo Ren on Dagobah? Kylo Ren in the cave?

JOKE [30:50]

How do you casually say hi to a Jedi Grand Master?

Q&A COUNCIL [31:30]

Anna has a question about how excited we are for The Mandalorian. How excited are you?

OUTRO [35:15]

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Children of the Force #140 - D23 Giveth

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 22:09:24 -0600

D23 gave us all of the goodness over the weekend. The Rise of Skywalker. The Mandalorian. Obi-Wan Kenobi. We break it all down.

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:50]

A couple corrections and clarifications from last episode.

Non-Star Warsy stuff: We’re watching Lord of the Rings, the first time for the kids.

NEWS [7:30]

We talk all the goodness out of D23. There's so much that it takes us the rest of the episode.

OUTRO [1:07:00]

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Children of the Force #139 - Obi-What Now?

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:43:47 -0600

This week, we're talkin' Dooku: Jedi Lost, the increasing possibility of an Obi-Wan thing, and whether or not kids these days like Star Wars (spoiler: they do). Head on over to the blog post for this episode to see images and video that we talk about: www.childrenoftheforce.com/2019/08/16/episode-139-obi-what-now/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:30]

We’re in the thick of Dooku: Jedi Lost and it’s bringing up some complicated ideas surrounding teaching and knowledge and whether or not it’s always better to know than to not know.

Thrawn: Treason doesn’t spark the same level of discussion, but I’m reading that, too. It’s Thrawny.

I publish a correction and illustrate the difference between Lats Razzi and Sugi.

NEWS [13:00]

We have the trailer for season 2 of Resistance, and sadly also the news that it will be the last season.

In sillier news, the Star Wars Kids youtube channel has a new show: Star Wars Roll Out.

Don Williams says that “every theme” will be in The Rise of Skywalker. I can’t wait to see how they utilize Jabba’s theme. More tuba. That’s what Star Wars needs.

The Star Wars Barbies are pretty much as cool as they can be while still being Barbies:

Allegiance has a new blurb.

And the Obi-Wan movie rumor has now turned into the Obi-Wan Disney+ rumor. And it’s getting legs!

CANON NEWS [32:45]

This week’s Canon News comes from excerpts released from the upcoming book, Secrets of the Jedi.

Q&A COUNCIL [40:20]

Do kids these days like Star Wars? Which Star Wars resonates most with you?

OUTRO [54:20]

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Children of the Force #138 - Darth Yeti

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:43:27 -0600

We have a new microphone. Its name is Darth Yeti. We use it to talk all about the SDCC Star Wars reveals and much more!

STAR WARSY STUFF [4:00]

I finished Alphabet Squadron.

We’re super excited for His Dark Materials and all the upcoming Marvel goodness that was revealed at SDCC over the weekend.

NEWS [14:20]

New Vader Immortal posters show us some of the cool stuff happening in that game: https://www.starwars.com/news/ilmxlab-vader-immortal-character-posters

Vader’s Castle from IDW is coming back for Halloween this year.

A new Kylo Ren and the Knights of Ren comic series:

A prequel comic about the Resistance, Allegiance:

The cover for the TROS visual dictionary was released. The word “vibro” appears on the cover.

CANON NEWS [39:10]

Someone was recording Jyn’s plea to the Rebel leaders on Vavin 4.

JOKE [42:45]

When does Kylo dream?

OUTRO [44:55]

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Children of the Force #137 - Libaries, Sith Toopers, and Sta Wars

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:29:11 -0600

We're back and more tangential than ever! This week, we're talking Nightsisters, Sith Troopers, The Mandalorian, and a whole bunch more.

STAR WARSY STUFF [6:40]

We (sort of) finished our Clone Wars - Domino Squad watch-through and now it’s on to those creepy Nightsisters.

Speaking of creepy, we’re also listening to Dooku: Jedi Lost.

And I’m almost done with the unfortunately titled Alphabet Squadron. It’s pretty good.

Liam’s still making EDM. We play a short song.

We also read an email from Jack from Ottawa.

NEWS [30:35]

What the heck is a Sith Trooper?

Jon Favreau is already writing the second season of The Mandalorian.

And Daisy Ridley says that The Rise of Skywalker is “a nice full stop on the Skywalker series.”

CANON NEWS [51:05]

Even the characters in Alphabet Squadron think that name is ridiculous.

JOKE [52:45]

I tell a few awful starfighter jokes.

STUMP THE LUMP! [54:40]

What are the names of Savage Opress’ brothers?

OUTRO [56:25]

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Children of the Force #136 - Video (Games) Killed the Podcast Star

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:05:35 -0600

It's summer!!! And we have some video games to talk about! Also, a whole bunch of other fun Star Wars stuff. So sit back in your lounger by the pool with a nice cold refreshment by your side and give us a listen. If you're at the public pool, put us on your bluetooth speaker and spread the love!

STAR WARSY STUFF [7:40]

We’re watching through all of the Domino Squad episodes of the Clone Wars. Basically, any episode with Fives in it.

I finished Dooku: Jedi Lost and Master and Apprentice

Liam got a Launchkey and Ableton Live in order to make EDM.

NEWS [16:40]

We’re talking all the details of Jedi: Fallen Order AND the new LEGO Star Wars game coming out in 2020, The Skywalker Saga.

CANON NEWS [42:25]

Which prophecy was Dooku obsessed with and what could it mean?

REVIEW [48:45]

Anna reviews Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray.

Q&A COUNCIL [52:20]

Liam wants to know what kind of droid you’d make at Galaxy’s Edge.

OUTRO [1:00:05]

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Children of the Force #135 - All is Vanity (Fair)

Wed, 29 May 2019 22:52:59 -0600

This week, we're picking apart the Vanity Fair article all about The Rise of Skywalker. Join us, and together we will speculate as father and son and daughter and listener....

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:30]

We’re in the middle of our Clone Wars: Domino Squad rewatch. Man, those clones die fast.

NEWS [7:00]

We’re talking AAAALLLL about those Vanity Fair articles. Head on over there to see the photos, but beware, anything more than three articles puts you on the wrong side of a paywall. The bulk of information and all of the photos can be found in the main article, here: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/05/star-wars-cover-story

OUTRO [1:03:40]

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Children of the Force #134 - Barrels o' Star Wars

Mon, 20 May 2019 22:39:51 -0600

This week, we read an email from Jack, talk book recommendations, upcoming Star Wars movies and other projects, what the valachord looks like, how to speak astromech, and more! Join us and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

Check the blog post for this episode over at our website, it has images and links and all that good stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/05/21/episode-134-barrels-o-star-wars/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]
We read an email from Jack from Ottawa and talk books and comic books.
Non-Starwarsy, we’re watching She-Ra now, and loving that His Dark Materials trailer that came out last weekend.
NEWS [21:25]
We talk the post-TROS break in movies and how three years is nothing when you look at all the awesome content we’re going to get between now and then.
CANON NEWS [32:10]
Thanks to the Beckett comic, we know what the valachord looks like now.
Q&A COUNCIL [37:30]
Jack asks: How does Luke understand R2-D2 when he’s not in his X-Wing? Which leads us to discuss that ridiculous deleted scene where Anakin speaks astromech.
OUTRO [41:40]
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Children of the Force #133 - Peter Mayhew, Star Wars Day, Book News

Wed, 08 May 2019 19:14:10 -0600

This week, we're remembering Peter Mayhew, then talking books, The Phantom Menace, Star Wars day and more.

STAR WARSY STUFF [10:30]

We talk about Queen’s Shadow again, now that I’ve finished it.

We go over our Star Wars Day doings.

Anna started Master and Apprentice and likes it so far.

She also got into an argument with her teacher about The Phantom Menace. Which leads into the “20 things I love about The Phantom Menace” I’m doing over on twitter: https://twitter.com/ForceChildren/status/1123801546687426562

NEWS [27:40]

The Journey to the Rise of Skywalker books have been announced. Not a lot of big books coming out, but there’s enough to chew on.

We cover some Disney+ news that came out during Celebration.

John Williams' Galaxy’s Edge Suite is now available on Spotify and elsewhere.

JOKE [53:10]

What do you call a smuggler who’s glued to the ceiling, missing one side of his brain, hasn’t shaved in a week, and loves to move a bunch of spongy balls all around at once?

OUTRO [55:00]

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Children of the Force #132 - Star Wars TV and Some Emails

Wed, 01 May 2019 15:02:07 -0600

This week, we're talking Star Wars TV and getting to some listener emails. And having a lot of fun. Too much fun, probably.

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:15]

We talk a bit about Queen’s Shadow and how different of a book it is.

We give a quick spoiler-free review of Endgame.

Oh, and we talk about that theory video I posted about Rey Skywalker and Force transportation. You can watch it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyFwyDEjaWo

NEWS [19:15]

We cover all of the TV stuff revealed at Celebration.

The Mandalorian:

We recap the panel we were there in person for. Hopefully they’ll release all of the behind-the-scene videos and the scene from the first episode online soon. Until then, you can always find cellphone videos on YouTube!

The Clone Wars:

Watch the panel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0XlB2EJZuA

If you want to skip to the excerpts, I’ve got you covered. Here’s the Bad Batch excerpt:

https://youtu.be/I0XlB2EJZuA?t=1336

The Ahsoka Alone excerpt:

https://youtu.be/I0XlB2EJZuA?t=1837

The Siege of Mandalore excerpt:

https://youtu.be/I0XlB2EJZuA?t=2448

And the trailer:

https://youtu.be/I0XlB2EJZuA?t=3144

Resistance:

We didn’t get to go to this panel, but we heard about it and it’s worth mentioning.

MAILBAG [47:50]

Bart from Belgium sent us a few emails that we respond to. And Ryan from Me and My Padawan responded to something we said on ep. 131.

OUTRO [1:06:15]

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Reaction Corps - The Rise of Skywalker SWCC teaser

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:27:11 -0600

It's our full breakdown and reaction to The Rise of Skywalker teaser! We're going to take this Skywalker theory further than it's ever gone before!

We'll also discuss questions like:
Why isn't Kylo shooting Rey?
Why is he flying left?
(By the way, I made a video showing what it would look like if the movement went from left to right. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YsH4D0yE-g"

Who's fixing Kylo's mask?

Is that the Death Star I or Death Star II?

Who is rising, exactly?

Will Rey be a Skywalker? And what could that even mean?

Then we listen to what J.J., K.K., and the actors have to say about the teaser and the movie.

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Children of the Force #131 - Days 3, 4, and 5 of Star Wars Celebration Chicago

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 23:57:30 -0600

Join us for days 3, 4, and 5 of Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Be sure to check out the post on our website for photos and links and all of the good stuff that goes along with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/04/21/episode-131-days-3-4-and-5-of-star-wars-celebration-chicago/

After some opening thoughts about Celebration and some news of how we’re acclimating back into our regular lives, we get into it…

SATURDAY [7:40]

The Rebels Remembered panel was great, emotional and hilarious.

We stopped by the Star Wars Show stage and Cameron took our picture, as you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNZbZqAnv1/

Then we witnessed The Running of the Hoods, which is delightfully bizarre. Check out the videos on our Twitter feed here: https://twitter.com/ForceChildren/status/1117291095543701505

Then we went to the Sisters of the Force panel on the Celebration stage, which was a great conversation full of appreciation and tears. The energy in that stadium was so amazing.

And we ended the day with A Star Wars Let’s Play, the video game panel. Which was so funny my face was sore at the end of it. I wish I would have taken video of this panel. Alas...

But actually, we ended the day with the Podcast Meetup at the hotel bar. It was a blast. So fun to meet some of our fellow podcasters.

SUNDAY [34:50]

We went to the Mandalorian panel on the Celebration stage. It was awesome and we’ll talk more about it on an upcoming show! (It's hard to see, but there are ton of Mandalorian Mercs right in the middle of that photo holding up their helmets.)

EK Johnston signed a couple books and we had a great conversation with her about Crokinole.

Then we met Andi Gutierrez and Anthony Carboni and Scott Bromley!

I got Anthony Daniels autograph on my 1977 trading card of 3PO! And he held the action figure I’ve owned nearly my entire life!

Then we went to the Clone Wars panel, which was awesome! You can watch it here (including the clips from upcoming episodes and the trailer for the new season!):

https://youtu.be/I0XlB2EJZuA?t=10

We ended the day with laughter again at the Anthony Daniels one-man show. Which included us all singing along to this video of 3PO on Sesame Street:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDRlZHn_oPE

MONDAY [54:00]

We went to the Celebration Store, which was pretty cool. The kids got this photo with a Loth Wolf:

We saw the awe-inspiring completed diorama.

Met Ryan and Dillon from the Me and My Padawan podcast.

We ran into the Geeky Bubble crew!

And we got Peter Mayhew’s autograph on my 1977 trading card of Chewbacca!

FINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT CELEBRATION [1:16:35]

OUTRO [1:20:10]

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Children of the Force #130 - Day 2 of Star Wars Celebration Chicago

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 08:50:53 -0600

Coming to you from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Hear all about our second day, the trailer reveal, seeing all the stars live, and more!

I'll be adding a ton of photos and links for this episode to our website at a later date, but for now have a good listen!

Children of the Force #129 - Day 1 of Celebration

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:41:16 -0600

Coming to you from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Hear all about our first day, an interview with Frank from Diorama Builders, Janina Gavankar plugging our podcast, and a whole bunch more!

I'll be adding a ton of photos and links to our website at a later date, but for now at least, here's Janina Gavankar's twitch video of her signing the autograph for us. The link will take you to right before meet her:

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/409664481?t=01h28m05s

The Road to Celebration ABCs ... literally

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:55:18 -0600

We are in ... well, Schaumberg. Which is a suburb of Chicago. But by the time you listen to this, we'll probably be in Chicago at our hotel across the street from STAR WARS CELEBRATION!!!

In this episode, we reveal that we got into the Mandalorian panel at the Celebration stage and the overflow stage for Episode IX!

There's going to be so much to talk about these next few days, we thought we'd do a quick fun little episode from the hotel room tonight. Enjoy!

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Children of the Force #128 - Celebration Anticipation

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:34:18 -0600

This week, we're talking all about Celebration and a whole bunch more!

STAR WARSY STUFF [9:10]

We’re hopping back on the Star Wars watch-through train! ROTJ, TFA, and TLJ are on the list for sure. And maybe Battlefront II cut-scenes?

Anna and Al have started reading Queen’s Shadow. It’s great.

NEWS [12:25]

Black Spire has a cover!

Is Taika Waititi playing an assassin droid? Maybe.

Master and Apprentice and Queen’s Shadow Celebration exclusive covers have been revealed!

CANON NEWS [21:50]

Our mild spoiler canon news comes from Queen’s Shadow.

JOKE [26:40]

What did Anakin say when he found his lost Naboo credit chip with an image of Padmé on it.

Q&A COUNCIL [28:35]

Now that we have more info about Celebration, what are we looking forward to most?
Who would we want to run into the most?

CELEBRATION NEWS [41:10]

Hayden!

We’ve decided on our autographs: Peter Mayhew, Joonas Suotamo, and Janina Gavankar!

I run down how the lottery and reservation system works. We’re super happy about it.

SHOUTOUTS [1:05:00]

Liam shouts out to Fred and Blaine, friends of his who recently started listening to the show at episode #0.

OUTRO [1:07:50]

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Children of the Force #127 - Full-Sized Mediocrity

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:12:34 -0600

We're back with a full(er)-sized episode! From Resistance to Galaxy's Edge to Celebration and a bunch of places in between ... it's no moon, it's a big ol' episode of Children of the Force!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00]

I started reading the great Queen’s Shadow by E.K. Johnston.

Isaiah left us a voicemail!

A Neimoidian correction.

We watched the season finale of Resistance. No spoilers here, but it was pretty darn good!

We also talk about Star Wars Creature Madness!

NEWS[12:20]

We don’t have a title. And that’s OK.

Galaxy’s Edge looks amazing! Check out Nerdist and Entertainment Weekly for photos and more!

Q&A COUNCIL[33:45]

Michal sends the response to her question about what story change we could make if we could. Her thoughts dwell on Padmé, as well. And we read her fantastic email all about Padmé surviving.

Then we talk about Amy’s great fan ficlet about Padmé. Check it out here: https://twitter.com/AmyWishman/status/1101616417391165441

CELEBRATION NEWS [45:00]

We cover all of the panels and guests that have been announced in the last few weeks.

STUMP THE LUMP [1:03:35]

From Evan: What’s the name of the species who built Jabba’s palace?

OUTRO [1:09:20]

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Children of the Force #126 - Introducing Emma! - Return of the Mini-Cast

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 16:52:55 -0600

It's the Return of the Mini-Cast! We haven't had one of these since May, 2016!

This time around, three year old Emma makes her triumphant debut on the show! We talk about lightsabers, stormtroopers, and that time she watched Star Wars way back when she was fifteen years old.

It's a fun little episode. Enjoy!

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Children of the Force #125 - Science Museum of MN's Star Wars Day!

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 23:38:14 -0600

It’s our Science Museum of Minnesota Star Wars day special! We interviewed a ton of Star Wars fans of every age. It was a busy day! Check out our website to see photos from the day: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/02/27/episode-125-science-museum-of-mns-star-wars-day/

We talked to (let me know if I misspelled your name!):

Maxwell - 4:05

Mason and Miles - 6:20

Ella - 7:50

Evan and Caleb - 9:22

Chris - 12:07

Grant - 17:08

Ethan - 20:05

Addie - 21:33

Theodore and Landon - 23:55

Kohyn - 26:25

Tim - 27:30

Aaron - 28:33

Vinnie - 32:00

Brock - 32:50

Cale - 33:50

Matias and Oliver - 34:55

Noah - 39:30

Levi - 44:25

Evan - 48:42

Wyatt - 52:58

George - 56:03

Luella - 58:46

Tom - 1:02:38

Chloe - 1:13:15

Dylan - 1:15:03

Ira - 1:19:30

RECAP AND THANK YOUS [1:22:05]

Thanks to everyone for coming on the show! Thanks to Jenn from the 501st for organizing all of us. And thanks to the Science Museum of Minnesota for putting on such an awesome event.

OUTRO [1:32:00]

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Children of the Force #124 - This Song's Gonna Get Stuck Inside Your

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:19:33 -0600

Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

Principle photography has wrapped on Episode IX, Triple Force Friday his going to hit us like a ton of Star Wars, Krennic and Tarkin didn't like each other much, and a bunch of other stuff! Welcome to Children of the Force!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00]

We watched the Resistance episode, The Core Problem. Good episode!

The Lego Movie 2 is stuck inside our hea-a-a-a-ad.

NEWS [8:05]

Principle photography has wrapped on Episode IX. JJ Abrams and Victoria Mahoney tweeted about it.

Triple Force Friday is going to give us the goods.

Those Benioff and Weiss movies are probably a trilogy.

CANON NEWS [22:40]

Yeah, but how did Tarkin and Krennic really feel about each other?

We discuss Pablo Hidalgo’s short story in From a Certain Point of View, On the Verge of Greatness.

We then discuss a fantastic tweet by Kristen Hidalgo.

JOKE [32:00]

How did the idea of turning into his father fit Luke?

Q&A COUNCIL [33:55]

What should we ask people at the MN Science Museum’s Star Wars Day on Saturday?

CELEBRATION NEWS [37:00]

Nick from London joins us to give us some Celebration tips.

Autographs and photo-ops are up for pre-sale! Here.

SHOUTOUTS [53:50]

Thanks to Roqoo Depot for the honorable mention last week! And sorry for butchering your name repeatedly in the outtakes at the end of this episode.

OUTRO [54:30]

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Children of the Force #123 - Children of the 4th Podiversary

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:21:50 -0600

Just like that! Four years! Join us, and together we will celebrate the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener and listener and listener...

First we start the episode off with a conversation with our honorary fourth host, Nick from London!

Then we listen to amazing voicemails of amazing people wishing us a happy 4th.

The first, from BB-Kate of the Nerd of Paradise podcast. Listen to her awesome podcast here: http://nerdofparadise.net

Evan and Wyatt also sent us a funny (I think?) voicemail.

We also heard from Jonathon from the Random Star Wars Show.

Genevieve sent us a voicemail, too! Remember her from Episode 84?

Michal Schick also left us a great voicemail which inspired some outro music for this episode. You can find Michal being awesome here: https://twitter.com/inkasrain

Q&A COUNCIL [25:10]

Michal also had a question for the Question and Answer Council? If you could change one story decision in Star Wars, what would it be and why?

Then we listen to a voicemail (with sound effects!) from Andrew and Rufus!

CELEBRATION NEWS [39:10]

We discuss the new announcements of actors coming to Celebration! Check out the two announcements on www.starwars.com

Then we listen a lively message from the Me and My Padawan crew! You can listen to their podcast over here: https://meandmypadawan.podbean.com

We also got a happy birthday from the Younglings, who are on youtube now. Check out their most recent video:

https://youtu.be/_sAE1Pwj5po

And Micah also wished us a happy birthday on twitter. Thanks, Micah!

OUTRO [58:30]

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Children of the Force #122 - Past the First Marker

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:42:17 -0600

In our 122nd episode, we talk about some upcoming books, get super excited for Celebration, and talk about Cad Bane a whole bunch! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener...

For photos and videos of the stuff we're talking about on this episode, check out the show guide on our website: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/02/06/episode-122-past-the-first-marker/

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:15]

We’ll have a table at Star Wars Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota, February 23rd!

Come say hi and be on the show!

NEWS [7:25]

We’re probably getting our first teaser/trailer at Celebration in April.

A bunch of books have been announced that relate to Galaxy’s Edge.

CANON NEWS [26:50]

Who belonged to that empty chair on the Death Star?

Q&A COUNCIL [33:25]

We have a question this week from Bart from Belgium. Who would we like to see (or who do we think will be in) The Mandalorian.

This leads to us talking about Cad Bane and a lost scene from the Clone Wars that’s not canon.

We also discussed Schrodinger’s Fett, which is NOT my original idea. Check this out from the Boba Fett Fan Club:

https://www.bobafettfanclub.com/news/fettpedia/schrodingers-fett-the-life-death-paradox-of-boba-fett/

STUMP THE LUMP! [46:30]

I have a bunch of Cad Bane questions for the kids.

CELEBRATION NEWS [51:25]

We discuss the new guests that have been announced for Celebration Chicago, including Ashley Eckstein!

OUTRO [1:02:45]

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Children of the Force #121 - Hibernation Sickness

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:04:50 -0600

In episode 121 we read an email, talk news, discuss the past and present of the Falcon ... and more!

We start the episode with a very kind email from new listener and Patreon patron Bart from Belgium!

STAR WARSY STUFF [18:15]

We watched the latest episode of Resistance: The Doza Dilemma.

NEWS [20:45]

The Belgians are bringing some awesome sets to Celebration Chicago!

And Star Wars wants you to Fuel Your Force!

CANON NEWS [29:00]

Why was Han’s Falcon so messy?

JOKE [34:20]

What’s the name of Torra’s cow?

STUMP THE LUMP! [35:40]

Bart has a question for us: What’s the inspiration for Chewie?

OUTRO [40:50]

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Children of the Force #120 - It's not true. Any of it.

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 23:36:10 -0600

This week, we're talking birthdays, Oscars, Alphabet Squadron, Celebration, jokes, tangents and more! Check out the post on our website for accompanying images and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2019/01/24/episode-120-its-not-true-any-of-it/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:55]

Missed connection: Pizza delivery guy. BB-8 button. Going to celebration?

We also listen to a voicemail from the most elusive guest ever: Jen!

NEWS [9:15]

We cover all of the tangentially related Oscar news, and Solo’s VFX nod.

What’s going on with John Boyega’s hands?

We discuss the upcoming Alphabet Squadron trilogy (and snicker yet again about that title) and the accompanying comic mini-series, Shadow Wing.

And who could forget about the upcoming comic series about Dok-Ondar?

We round out the news by talking about more Celebration guest announcements, including Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca!), Sam Witwer (Maul!), and more!

CANON NEWS [31:50]

Qui’ra was NOT involved with all of that tongue-removing business on Savareen! Whew!

JOKE [35:00]

How did Grand Moff Tarkin become fossilized?

Q&A COUNCIL [38:00]

If you could snap your fingers and make the Force be a real thing, would you?

STUMP THE LUMP! [43:35]

How many Praetorian Guards were there?

OUTRO [45:30]

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Children of the Force #119 - Palpateenybopper

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:35:45 -0600

This week we're talking Bibo, Celebration, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, and a whole lot more! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener...

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:20]

Liam and I finished reading the Choose Your Destiny: A Han and Chewie Adventure by Cavan Scott.

We’re pausing our chronological watch-through of the Star Wars movies. We’ll pick up in time for hyping up for Celebration.

We discuss Bibo, the first episode of the second half of the first season of the third animated Star Wars series, Resistance.

NEWS [7:20]

We discuss the announcement of voice actors coming to Star Wars Celebration Chicago: https://www.starwars.com/news/voice-actors-headed-to-star-wars-celebration-chicago. Looking forward to seeing all of them, especially Janina Gavankar.

Farewell, Force Arena.

CANON NEWS [19:00]

We read some of Claudia Grey’s short story, Master and Apprentice, which appears in From a Certain Point of View.

JOKE [31:35]

Why did the Emperor’s voice crack?

Q&A COUNCIL [32:45]

What non-Star Warsy stuff are we excited about for 2019?

OUTRO [49:40]

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Children of the Force #118 - Hello There, 2019

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 23:24:59 -0600

We're back! On episode 118, we talk about the year to come and all the greatness that awaits.

And now we’re on Spotify! Just search for Children of the Force and there we’ll be!

STAR WARSY STUFF [5:50]

The kids got the Jedi Challenges augmented reality set for Christmas. It’s awesome.

Anna read the Attack of the Clones novelization and loved it.

NEWS [14:55]

Some Mandalorian news out there, including the announcement of composer Ludwig Göransson, confirmation of Pedro Pascal and a bunch of other actors, and a photo of a familiar-looking bounty-hunting droid.

We then talk about all the goodness coming up in 2019. So … much … goodness.

CANON NEWS [59:05]

Ackmena is canon.

JOKE [1:01:00]

Our listener Rufus sent us this joke.

Where is the best place to shop form lightsabers?

Hint: It’s not actually Target.

Q&A COUNCIL [1:02:25]

What was your favorite Star Wars thing of 2018?

OUTRO [1:06:05]

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CotF Special Edition - The One From a Sauna

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:51:07 -0600

So... we recorded in a sauna because the kids liked the acoustics. It's under five minutes
long. Give me a break, it's a December without a Star Wars movie.

SAUNA-Y STUFF [0:01]

OUT OF THE SAUNA [3:40]

May the Force be with you!

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CotF Special Edition - The "Star Wars Holiday Special" Special!

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:34:30 -0600

That's a whole lotta special. Join us, as we cringe our way through the Star Wars Holiday Special!

If you just wanted to do just the commentary track for now, you can watch this video right here (it contains the Special AND the commentary track!).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pBOSXdVECY

As I say in the intro, the video we watched on YouTube got pulled for some reason. I'm hoping this one doesn't, too.

May the Force be with you and happy Life Day!

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Children of the Force #117 - Life Day Is Coming

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 23:55:43 -0600

On episode 117 we're talking casting for The Mandalorian, The Phantom Menace, Hutts, lightsabers, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:30]

We’ve started our annual chronological Star Wars movie watch-through, starting with The Phantom Menace, of course.

Liam and I have started reading the Han and Chewie choose-your-own-adventure book by Cavan Scott. You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Choose-Destiny-Adventure/dp/1368016243

NEWS [4:45]

A couple (probably) cast members have been revealed for The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal is set to lead the show and Gina Carano is hopefully going to play a large supporting role.

Check out this patent for a new lightsaber design!

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disney-designs-new-lightsaber-that-extends-and-retracts-just-like-the-film-versions/

Billie Lourd has great things to say about Episode IX!

R.I.P: Vader’s Shadow.

Second City is coming to Celebration! And authors!

CANON NEWS [20:30]

Some Chiss kids were Force sensitive. They had a special name. Would could it mean?

STUMP THE LUMP! [27:50]

What’s the name of Jabba’s sister in The Phantom Menace?

Q&A COUNCIL[29:30]

How much will the kids enjoy watching the Star Wars Holiday Special?

OUTRO [35:00]

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Children of the Force #116 - Cassian! Disney+! More Collegiate Questions!

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:32:02 -0600

It’s episode 116 of Children of the Force! We’re talking this week about that new Cassian Andor television show, Disney+, and answering more questions from college students!

We start the episode off remembering Stan Lee.

NEWS [7:25]

There’s a new Cassian Andor TV series coming our way: https://www.starwars.com/news/cassian-andor-live-action-series-announced. We get excited about it and about the possibilities of who else could end up in the show.

The Cassian series will be on … Disney+! Check out their temporary website here to get excited: https://preview.disneyplus.com

ILM is opening a new division, ILM TV (which is great news for Star Wars TV!): https://www.ilm.com/hatsrabbits/industrial-light-magic-launches-ilm-tv/

Q&A COUNCIL[19:25]

We answer the second batch of questions from Susan Walker’s Families and Technology class at the University of Minnesota.

Also, Liam plays us another song. This one is about dabbing on dem haters.

OUTRO [49:50]

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Children of the Force #115 - The College Years

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:57:30 -0600

It’s episode 115 of Children of the Force! This week, we answer a bunch of questions from college students and Liam serenades us with a guitar and a song about Star Wars (and maybe how it’s better than Star Trek).

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:50]

We bought The Night of the Gorax comic. Liam and I have both read it since recording and it’s pretty darn creepy. The art is phenomenal.

NEWS [3:30]

George Lucas visited the set of the Mandalorian.

And the Boba Fett movie is dead, I guess?

Q&A COUNCIL[8:40]

We visited Susan Walker’s Families and Technology class at the University of Minnesota again a couple weeks ago. The college students had a bunch of questions for us, but we didn’t get to most of them during class. So we’re taking the opportunity this week (and possibly next week) to answer those questions!

Of course, most of the questions are about us as a family and also how our use of technology affects our relationships with each other and the world at large.

One of the questions serves as a Stump the Lump question.

We also take a break from answering questions to hear Liam sing and play a Star Wars song on guitar. Good times.

OUTRO [47:50]

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Children of the Force #114 - Star Wars Podcast of Horror!

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 20:28:51 -0600

It's our third annual Halloween special!

This Halloween, we take a page out of the Simpsons' playbook and bring you three spine-tingling tales of horror! Sort of. Pretty much.

First, Anna brings us the introduction to a story she’s been working hard on.

A Twi’lek is in the woods alone…
…wracked with guilt over ruining her family’s life...
…in her agony she gets lost…
…then something comes out of the bushes…

Next, Kylo Ren reads us The Convor, in which a stately bird of the Jedi days of yore flies into his chamber and torments him over his lost Rey.

I put that one on YouTube too, if you want to listen to it in isolation:

https://youtu.be/zJorcSul4bQ

And finally, Liam brings us a story that chills to the bone.

A member of the Imperial remnant steals from the First Order…
…she’s chased through the woods by a Knight of Ren…
…a kindly old man helps her out…
…and then helps himself.

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Children of the Force #113 - "A" is for A-wing

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:36:02 -0600

In this episode, we talk about THE Mandalorian, Alphabet Squadron, Chuck Wendig's really unfortunate firing from Marvel, and a whole lot more. As always, check out the show guide on our website for accompanying images and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/10/18/episode-113-a-is-for-a-wing/

NEWS [3:20]

We discuss news of The Mandalorian.

We also talk about Alphabet Squadron. The name is ridiculous, but the concept sounds cool.

And we touch on the Chuck Wendig firing from Marvel. It’s not a good thing. We don’t like it. Chuck deserves better and Marvel Star Wars readers deserve better.

In better news, Kathleen Kennedy will be heading Lucasfilm for another three years!

And we talk the beginning of Star Wars: Resistance. Verdict: We like it quite a bit!

CANON NEWS [40:10]

Whose idea was it to hire someone to rob the Conveyex?

Also, those animals in the glass cases in Dryden’s office? They’re … alive?

Lando mispronounces Han the same way Han mispronounces Sabbac.

JOKE [44:50]

Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Dryden.

Q&A COUNCIL [46:25]

Who do you want to see in Resistance?

STUMP THE LUMP [50:30]

What food does Dryden Vos offer Beckett’s crew?

OUTRO [53:05]

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Children of the Force #112 - Return of the Children of the Force

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:34:56 -0600

It's been a month! But we're finally back. This week, we're talking new additions to Episode IX, Bob Iger's statment on future Star Wars movies, the passing of Gary Kurtz, and a whole lot more. For images, videos and other stuff, check out the show guide on our website: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/09/26/3305/

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:40]

Liam and I finished Jason Fry’s Servants of the Empire series and strongly recommend it. And now we’re reading Chewbacca and the Forest of Fear, which is significantly sillier.

And as I write this, we just picked up Solo at Target. Looking forward to diving into the special features … and eventually watching the movie again!

NEWS [8:15]

Gary Kurtz, one of the fathers of the Force, has passed away.

Matt Smith and Dominic Monaghan have been added to the cast of Episode IX.

A new Resistance video: Meet the Aces. Looks cool!

https://youtu.be/dlucTaqVVcs

Check out Smuggler’s Guide by Dan Brooks:
http://www.jedinews.co.uk/literature/articles/new-star-wars-smugglers-guide-coming-october-30/

We talk about what Bob Iger said about Solo and the future rate of Star Wars movies in a Hollywood Reporter interview (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bob-iger-disneys-streaming-service-james-gunn-star-wars-slowdown-1145493):

CANON NEWS [26:00]

What’s the name of that Wookiee on Kessel?
On what planet did Lando lose the Falcon to Han?
What are those weapons Dryden Vos uses?

OUTRO [37:00]

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Children of the Force #111 - Kelly Marie Tran, Resistance, Origami Yoda

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:35:12 -0600

This week, we're talking about that Kelly Marie Tran piece in the NYT, Resistance, Origami Yoda, and a bunch more. As always, head on over to our site for links, images and videos that go alone with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/08/23/episode-111-kelly-marie-tran-resistance-origami-yoda/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:35]

Liam (and Anna) has been loving Tom Angleberger’s Origami Yodaseries. Liam tells us ALL ABOUT IT.

We had ice cream with listener and Patreon supporter, Michal Schik.

We’ve been watching Rebels with friends.

NEWS[10:20]

First off, we read and discuss that remarkable Kelly Marie Tran piece in the New York Times. Give it a read here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/21/movies/kelly-marie-tran.html

Then we discuss the new Resistance promo. Give it a watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH_Ws7sA468

We also discuss the enormous price tag on Jon Favreau’s upcoming Star Wars television series.

CANON NEWS [44:25]

What did Vader know about Palpatine’s pre-Order 66 machinations and when did he know it? We find out a bit in Thrawn: Alliances.

JOKE [49:20]

We got some pretty bad Thrawn jokes for ya.

OUTRO [52:55]

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Children of the Force #110 - Clone Wars Returns, Episode IX Cast, Oscar Isaac Singing

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 23:14:25 -0600

This episode begins with Oscar Isaac serenading us with a Star Wars song. Then we discuss the return of The Clone Wars, Episode IX casting news and a whole bunch more. Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father ans son and daughter and listener....

And as always, check out the show guide on our website for links and images that go along with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/08/02/episode-110-clone-wars-returns-episode-ix-cast-oscar-isaac-singing/

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:40]

I finished Most Wanted and started on Thrawn: Alliances.

NEWS [10:40]

We dissect the Episode IX cast announcement.

…and the new season of Clone Wars!

We also discuss the new books that are on their way, including Queen’s Shadow and Master and Apprentice!

CANON NEWS [45:00]

Han and Qi’ra had been off Corellia before.
Vader and the Emperor are aware of the Bendu, via Thrawn.
Stormtroopers have rank designations, but they’re white on white.
Black Squadron were out trying to find allies during the events of The Last Jedi. |

Q&A COUNCIL [49:30]

What do you want to see in the 12-episode season of The Clone Wars? Let us know via any of the ways below!

OUTRO [55:00]

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Children of the Force #109 - VR, Lando, Empathy, Etc.

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:57:48 -0600

In #109 we talk about all the VR goodness we've experienced recently (and WILL experience), catch up on other Star Warsy stuff we've been up to, talk Lando, horrible fans (again), and how even the worst people have problems of their own. Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:30]

We listen to Nick from London’s review of Solo and talk about the Star Wars VR things we’ve done and will do in the near future!

NEWS [29:00]

Is a certain someone coming back to Star Wars in Episode IX?

CANON NEWS [35:15]

We find out that a couple horrible people in Solo have problems of their own.

Q&A COUNCIL [45:00]

If you could bring any living character into Episode IX, who would it be?

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Children of the Force #108 - The Good, the Bad and the Savareen

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:57:53 -0600

This week, we're talking Solo, music, people who aren't nice on the internet ... and more!

We start the show off by announcing the winner of the signed copy of Ashley Eckstein’s It’s Your Universe.

STAR WARSY STUFF [7:15]

Liam’s been playing Battlefront, the first. I’ve been playing Battlefront II again.

We saw Solo again. I have some thoughts about Enfys Nest’s theme and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. I make a mashup called The Good, the Bad and the Savareen (renamed after this episode was recorded).

Check out the video I made:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHlk3x1iVXI

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [16:55]

How did Ben Burtt make the sound for the Millennium Falcon?

NEWS [23:20]

Solo isn’t making as much money as projected. We talk about why that matters. Spoiler: It’s not the money.

In a year and a half, we’re told that there will be a single-player Star Wars video game: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. I’ll believe it when I see it. And I’m hoping it’s not just a lightsaber game.

The Poe comic is ending.

And some people are not nice on the internet.

CANON NEWS [50:20]

What’s the deal with Han’s dice?

JOKE [53:10]

What did Kylo Ren say when Hux asked him if he turned up any rebels in the base on Crait? No dice.

STUMP THE LUMP! [54:20]

What type of Alien is Rio Durant?
What instrument does Beckett say he’s going to learn to play?

OUTRO [57:15]

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Children of the Force #107 - Solo: An Episode of Initial Thoughts

Sat, 26 May 2018 18:20:52 -0600

In this episode, we’re talking all about Solo, including SPOILERS!

TURN BACK IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN SOLO!

We do a super quick pre-game prediction and then you get our in-the-car-right-after-the-movie reaction to Solo!

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Children of the Force #106 - Solobration!

Tue, 22 May 2018 16:08:55 -0600

Anna's at camp, so it's just the guys this time around. Don't worry, we set the timer for 20 minutes. We talk Solo and the upcoming Star Wars Celebration Chicago, which we are totally attending!

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Children of the Force #105 - It's Your Universe

Thu, 17 May 2018 20:23:36 -0600

This week, we’re gushing about meeting Ashley Eckstein, giving away a copy of her new book, talking about the Solo red carpet premiere, Han Solo and fatherhood, and more. Check out our website for photos of that Ashley Eckstein event: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/05/18/episode-105-its-your-universe/

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:00]

Let us regale you with our tale of meeting Ashley Eckstein!

9:10 – Anna reviews “It’s Your Universe”

So we're doing a giveaway of a signed copy of It's Your Universe. Here's how you can enter:

1 Entry:
All pre-existing Patreon patrons
All pre-existing writers of iTunes reviews
Each retweet of the contest post on Twitter
Each share of the contest on Facebook.

5 Entries:
Every NEW Patreon patron (https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce)
Every NEW iTunes/Apple Podcasts review

All entries will be placed into a hat (or possibly a C-3PO mask) and one will be drawn at random. Unfortunately, we have to keep this contest to United States only, for shipping reasons.

NEWS [18:40]

Star Wars Celebration: Chicago had not been announced yet, at the time of this recording. But you can bet that we are THRILLED that it’s going to be a quick 6-hour drive away for us!

We also talk about the Solo red carpet premiere. Sounds like the movie is good!

Jon Favreau drips a little info on his upcoming live-action series.

CANON NEWS [26:25]

Confirmation of a Legends-era curse word. And there are LEGO in Star Wars! Sort of.

Q&A COUNCIL [37:30]

Our question this week comes from Nick from London: Does Solo feel like a proper Star Wars movie to you?

STUMP THE LUMP! [44:10]

What language do Wookiees speak?
What is mined on Cloud City?

SHOUTOUTS [45:45]

Shoutout to Roqoo Depot (https://roqoodepot.com) for their review of our podcast on iTunes. Thanks!

OUTRO [47:50]

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Children of the Force #104 - Resistance of Infinity: A Solo Story

Thu, 10 May 2018 22:15:23 -0600

This week, were talking Solo, Resistance, Forces of Destiny and Inifinity War. Check out the show guide on our website: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/05/11/episode-104-resistance-of-infinity-a-solo-story/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:10]

Donald Glover gave us a tour of the Falcon before we saw Infinity War. And now you can watch it here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Cyofu6hLE

May the 4th was fun.

NEWS [3:55]

Star Wars: Resistance is coming in the fall!

A bunch of new Solo ads and scenes have come out. Go find them if you want! The Star Wars YouTube page is a great place to start.

The book series "Flight of the Falcon" is coming in the fall, too!

https://www.starwars.com/news/exclusive-new-flight-of-the-falcon-book-series-to-debut-this-fall

CANON NEWS [20:00]

A certain insect-like bounty hunter turns out to be Force sensitive.

JOKE [21:30]

Nick from London sent us jokes!

Which Jedi Master stores files?
Which Jedi Master plays in the NBA?
Which Jedi Master has visited a lot of countries?
Which Jedi Master has very big ears?

REVIEW [23:30]

We talk all about those Forces of Destiny episodes that dropped last week:

Start here and keep watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBs-8hDi-Nc&t=0s&index=9&list=PLpSnlSGciSWMuLRTSOYBjknaKeEffVlKU

[35:25] Infinity War review.

OUTRO [49:55]

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Children of the Force #103 - Droid Rights

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:16:35 -0600

This week, we're recording from our beautiful backyard (as opposed to last week, when we were home from school on a snow day). And we're taking about Solo and droid rights. Siri may or may not join us. You'll have to listen to find out.

As always, check out the show guide on our website for images, links and video: childrenoftheforce.com/2018/04/26/episode-103-droid-rights/

NEWS [2:00]

There’s another new Solo commercial/trailer. Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGGyTO-VlUs

We talk about new stuff from it.

We also cover the new character posters: https://www.starwars.com/news/meet-the-crew-in-these-new-solo-a-star-wars-story-character-posters

And new entries in the starwars.com databank: https://www.starwars.com/films/solo

We also cover the great news that Victoria Mahoney is going to be the second unit director on Episode 9!

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [23:35]

Solo is in the can!

Also, that’s probably not Dr. Evazan that L3 is assaulting in that one trailer, after all. Chances are, he has something to do with droid fighting. Which L3 hates. Which brings us to our canon news…

CANON NEWS [26:30]

L3-37 is a proponent of droid rights. So we talk about rights quite a bit. So … let me know if you have any questions.

JOKE [40:45]

Who was Lando Calrissian’s favorite smuggler after that whole carbonite ordeal on Cloud City? Chewbacca, Han’s down.

STUMP THE LUMP! [41:55]

Who says, “He’s quite clever you know … for a human being.”

Who is that character saying that about?

OUTRO [44:50]

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Children of the Force #102 - All Aboard the Solo Train

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:36:12 -0600

This week, we're talking about a new Solo commercial and all that sweet, sweet Solo merch. As always, check out the guide for this episode over on our website, where we have video, images, links and more:

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:50]

We’ve been catching up on season 2 of The Freemaker Adventures.

Liam and I are into the third book of the Servants of the Empire quadrilogy.

And we’re almost all caught op on our Marvel Cinematic Universe watch-through!

NEWS [7:05]

We do a quick watch-through of the a new Solo commercial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUXd7p_vd3w

Solo is going to run 2 hours and 15 minutes.

We take a look at a lot of Solo toys (as seen here: https://www.starwars.com/news/solo-a-star-wars-story-products-revealed) and what they might tell us about the movie.

Looks like there will be droid fights in Solo.

Han and Chewie in chains!

Here’s that shot of Dryden Vos we were talking about from the EMPIRE magazine (https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/paul-bettany-solo-star-wars-story-villain-dryden-vos-exclusive-look/)

We talk about a few of the Solo Topps Digital trading cards.

Finally, Rian Johnson talked with the LA Times (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-star-wars-the-last-jedi-rian-johnson-20180403-story.html) about what makes Star Wars Star Wars. And about diversity behind the camera.

CANON NEWS [47:05]

What’s the deal with Chewie’s life debt? Is he a pet? All this and more, from Aftermath: Life Debt.

OUTRO [55:00]

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CotF Reaction Corps - Solo Trailer

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 18:41:14 -0600

You’re after something. Is it revenge? Money? Or is it this podcast episode? It’s probably this episode, where we break down the newest Solo trailer.

First things first, watch the trailer (again)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEYpryMp2s

Punch (push?) it!

After talking at length about the trailer, we touch on just a few more Solo tidbits.

Check out that Mashable article which contains Liam’s quote about Malla: https://mashable.com/2018/04/08/malla-solo-chewie-wife/?utm_cid=hp-n-1#nYRgA5mMCiq2

You can find that Pyramid International Solo poster here: https://www.pyramidinternational.com/product/19158-solo-a-star-wars-story-millennium-falcon-montage

And check out all of those Denny’s/Topps trading cards over at YakFace: http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2018/04/03/dennys-exclusive-topps-trading-cards/

OUTRO [55:50]

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Children of the Force #101 - Lost Vulptex

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:18:28 -0600

This week is a grab-bag. Including a 2-year-old fan, comics, a lost dog, Solo, Denny's, Ron Howard and ... more! As always, check out the website for links, images and all that good stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/04/04/episode-101-lost-vulptex/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:50]

We’ve been reading up on some new Star Wars comics, including the first trade paperback of the new Darth Vader run. It’s pretty great.

A lost dog walks by outside and we go on a tangent.

We saw an awesome Solo display at the theater when we went to go see The Greatest Show.

We have the youngest guest we’ve ever had on the show. Introducing, two year old Emma!

NEWS [13:40]

Holdo was Force sensitive?

We talk about the new Solo Denny's ad.

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [23:40]

CANON NEWS [27:15]

In what way was Leia able to use the Force?

Q&A COUNCIL [29:20]

If you could add one deleted scene to The Last Jedi, which would it be?

STUMP THE LUMP! [36:55]

What was the name of the Rebel base on Hoth?
What, according to Han, did Mynocks probably chew on?

OUTRO [40:40]

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Children of the Force #100 - 100!

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:22:00 -0600

On this, our 100th regular episode, Chris from from Star Wars Kidscast joins us. The tables are turned and instead of us asking the questions, Chris takes the wheel and asks away. It’s a nice change of pace and super fun.

You can follow Chris on Twitter @SWKidscast and his website is http://starwarskidscast.blogspot.com

After talking at length with Chris about everything ranging from favorite characters to how we square being peace-loving hippies while loving Star Wars, we have a bit of Canon News…

CANON NEWS [1:02:55]

Why was Luke running to Rey in The Last Jedi right before he sees her connecting with Kylo? The answer is pretty surprising.

OUTRO [1:08:55]

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CotF Reaction Corps - Forces of Destiny S2 and Rebels Series Finale

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:14:48 -0600

Join us, as we break down season 2 of Forces of Destiny and share our thoughts on the finale of Rebels (and Rebels as a whole).

Season 2 of Forces of Destiny can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgxuZIts4IY&list=PLpSnlSGciSWMuLRTSOYBjknaKeEffVlKU

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Children of the Force #99 - Stay on Target

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:23:45 -0600

We're back! This week, we're trying to stay on target, catching up, talking new Star Wars, books, the birds and the lyleks, and giving free advertizing to a certain one-stop-shop near and dear to our hearts.

Be sure to check out the show guide over on our website for images and links to things we talk about in this episode:

STAR WARSY STUFF [5:30]

We loved The Force of Sound, a documentary about the sounds of The Last Jedi.

We watched the emotional last episodes of Rebels. We talk about them later in the episode.

Liam and I are still reading the Servants of the Empire series. We’re on book two at the moment. And I’m reading the wonderful novelization of The Last Jedi. So, so good.

NEWS [21:30]

Jon Faverau is helming a live action TV series that’s going to be on the streaming Disney platform.

We have some new information about who Michael K. Williams was going to play in Solo.

And we take a look at a new flyover video of Galaxy’s Edge, the upcoming Star Wars park at Disneyland and Disney World.

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [36:30]

John Powell is scoring Solo.

CANON NEWS [37:45]

We have a couple names of those old books in The Last Jedi.

And some info about young Han from his funeral.

JOKE [41:45]

How does a star destroyer plow a field?

Q&A COUNCIL [42:15]

We have a question from listener Amos: Do you notice the difference between the going-to-or-coming-out-of-hyperspace sound effect? If so, which do you like better?

REBELS DISCUSSION [45:45]

We talk about the first four episodes of the last seven episodes of the second half of the final season of Rebels!

OUTRO [1:02:45]

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Children of the Force #98 - Cool Guy Chewie (Who is NOT a Pet)

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:07:45 -0600

This week, we're talking Solo-related books, the domesticity of Chewie, the tech ability of Ewoks, and how Darth Vader goes to the bathroom. Yeah, we went there.

As always, pop on over to our website for a detailed show guide. This one includes images of a lot of the stuff we talk about on the show. You'll want to see those Corellian hounds: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/02/20/episode-98-cool-guy-chewie-who-is-not-a-pet/

MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSEY STUFF [2:00]

We’re making our way through the MCU. As I type this, we’re in the middle of Thor: The Dark World.

NEWS [5:05]

A new Solo poster with (some of) the gang all together.

John Faverau is coming back to Star Wars to voice an alien in Solo.

Paul Inglis is going to be the art director for Episode IX. Here are some images from other movies he was art director for. Pretty cool stuff.

Entertainment Weekly told us about a whole bunch of books: http://ew.com/movies/solo-star-wars-book-connections/solo-but-far-from-alone/

JOKE [39:20]

How does Darth Vader go to the bathroom?

I don’t know, actually. We want you to fill in the punch line.

Q&A COUNCIL [42:30]

Did we move on from The Last Jedi too quickly?

STUMP THE LUMP! [44:15]

What’s the name of the non-Wedge pilot Sabine rescued from Skystrike Academy?

OUTRO [47:25]

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Children of the Force #97 - Three Years!

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:09:17 -0600

THREE YEARS OF CHILDREN OF THE FORCE!

This week we cover new Solo information, talk about those Game of Thrones guys doing Star Wars movies, tell a couple jokes, and go down memory lane and listen to a bit of our very first episode in celebration of 3 years of Children of the Force.

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:15]

Anna finished Cobalt Squadron. She liked the connection between Paige and Rose, but it left her feeling sad.

And we’re continuing our watch-through of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Almost done with Phase One!

NEWS [5:20]

Those Game of Thrones guys are going to make some Star Wars movies.

We’re getting multiple new Star Wars TV shows on Disney’s streaming platform, or Disflix, as Liam calls it.

And hoo boy do we have a ton of new Solo information from Entertainment weekly.

Check out those new images we talk about here: http://ew.com/movies/2018/02/07/solo-a-star-wars-story-pictures-deep-dive/

JOKE [40:50]

We have a couple jokes from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast this week!

Why was Poe Dameron the one to call General Hux?

Why do Fathiers only eat soft, mushy food?

Q&A COUNCIL [42:25]

First, we have some ideas about what’s in that train and who owns it.

Then we go back in time three years and listen to a bit of our very first episode.

OUTRO [56:35]

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CotF Reaction Corps - Solo Teasers

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 23:46:46 -0600

It's our reaction to those two Solo teasers! Join us as we talk all about Han, Lando, Qi'ra, Val, Beckett and that singer/dancer who looks to have a golden pacifier in her mouth.

Before we go through the teasers, we take a look at the teaser posters.

Then we watch through the Super Bowl commercial and the minute-long teaser that came out the next morning.

So yeah. Tons of fun. Beautiful stuff. Looking forward to it!

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Children of the Force #96 - Han Clone-o

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:46:33 -0600

This week, we have a pretty basic episode. Nothing special here. But it's still fun. We're talking bounty hunters, The Last Jedi novelization and more! Check out our website for a better show guide with video, images and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/01/31/episode-96-han-clone-o/

MARVELY STUFF [0:40]

We’re all watching through the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. The kids haven’t seen most of them, so I thought it was high time to watch them all so we can be ready for Infinity War.

MAILBAG – BOUNTY HUNTERS [3:35]

Christina sent us an email asking about bounty hunters. So we do!

NEWS [21:00]

Some exciting news via the Star Wars show about Rian Johnson working with Jason Fry to add new scenes to The Last Jedi novelization.

JOKE [30:45]

What do the crystal foxes do with their phones?

STUMP THE LUMP [32:15]

Liam has a couple questions for us from Bomber Command:

What’s the name of those frog things that Hutts eat?
How many bombs are in the bomb bay of the Resistance bombers?

OUTRO [34:00]

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Children of the Force #95 - With Special Guests, Evan and Wyatt!

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:40:53 -0600

This week, we sit down with patrons and friends, Evan and Wyatt! As always, head on over to our website to see the full show guide with videos, images, and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/01/24/episode-95-with-special-guests-evan-and-wyatt/

But before all that, we thank Chris from Star Wars Kidscast for becoming a patron of the show over on patreon.com/childrenoftheforce

And we fill you all in on the newest parent/child(ren) Star Wars podcast, Tatooine Suns!

STAR WARSY STUFF [6:15]

Liam’s reading Bomber Command! I’m reading Canto Bight!

NEWS [8:50]

A Solo trailer? When? Where? Who knows?

The Rebels mid-season trailer was released.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jWIDwq44ZI

The Last Jedi’s Target blu-ray release sounds awesome.

And The Last Jedi has four Oscar nominations!

A CONVERSATION WITH EVAN AND WYATT [14:30]

Join us for a discussion with Evan and Wyatt, which ranges from lightsaber construction to toys to Legos to the prequels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS9LDw2eiGg

STUMP THE LUMP! [40:30]

What planet is the Resistance base on in The Force Awakens and at the beginning of The Last Jedi? Bonus: What system is it in?

And Wyatt adds a couple of his own stumpers.

JOKE [43:05]

Anna has a meme. Go see it over at www.childrenoftheforce.com

A CONVERSATION WITH EVAN [45:10]

In which we talk about The Last Jedi, religion, bloodlines and more.

OUTRO [1:10:40]

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Children of the Force #94 - Nick Goes to The Last Jedi BAFTA Premiere!

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 23:50:01 -0600

This week we’re talking to Nick from London all about his trip to the BAFTA premiere of The Last Jedi and that question he asked Mark Hamill! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/zBCLRR43iek

And of course, we also talk with Nick all about The Last Jedi.

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Children of the Force #93 - The First Reydi

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 14:53:05 -0600

We're back! This week, we listen to a couple more voicemails, talk The Last Jedi, Han Solo, expectations and more! As always, check out our website for our show guide, which includes images and video, at: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/01/09/episode-93-the-first-reydi/

We start the episode by talking with our new Jar Jar alarm clock.

VOICEMAILS [3:35]

Michal sent us a great voicemail where she tells us how to say “May the Force be with you,” in Hebrew! Thanks Michal!

Kat sent us her thoughts on The Last Jedi, which causes us to have all sorts of conversations about the theme of failure, pacing, humor… and even to come up with a theory about the death of Force-ghost Anakin in Episode IX.

STAR WARSY STUFF [29:15]

We saw The Last Jedi for a third time over the break.

The kids had a Star Wars-filled New Years Eve party.

I read The Legends of Luke Skywalker and The Last Jedi Visual Dictionary. I loved one, and didn’t really like the other one.

Is there an Obi-Wan movie in the works?

NEWS [43:55]

John Williams is writing Han Solo’s theme for Solo.

The Last Jedi is the highest domestic grossing film of 2017.

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [50:50]

A race car and acid wash jeans?

CANON NEWS [52:40]

What’s the deal with Snoke’s ring? And who are the four sages of Dwartii?

JOKE [59:35]

Are you ready for an awful knock-knock joke about Naboo?

STUMP THE LUMP! [1:00:15]

How many Praetorian Guards were there in The Last Jedi?

OUTRO [1:01:35]

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Children of the Force #92 - Listener Reactions to The Last Jedi

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:44:58 -0600

It's our big listener reaction show! 7 different listeners sent in awesome voicemails. We listen to them and give our own thoughts.

But first, We start off talking about our second viewing of The Last Jedi, this time in IMAX 3D, and discuss some new things we noticed or that were clarified upon second viewing.

STAR WARSY STUFF [9:15]

We’ve been playing the new levels of Battlefront II and actually finished them after recording this episode. Never thought a video game could make me cry, but there you go.

LISTENER REACTIONS TO THE LAST JEDI [11:30]

We hear from a bunch of listeners. Their insightful comments take us down all sorts of roads of discussion. Here’s a list of who we talked to!

Alethia and Nolan, patrons who we talked to back on episode #69, which you can listen to here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/05/03/episode-69-patron-guests-alethea-and-nolan/

BB-Kate, who reported from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim for us way back on our 5th episode! She’s been a contributor and supporter from pretty much the very beginning: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2015/04/22/episode-5-the-post-celebration-feels/

Chris, who does all those amazing podcast reviews over on www.roqoodepot.com

Mark, who has his own podcast, The Ictus Marketing Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ictus-marketing-podcast/id658733345?mt=2

Sharon and Ian, friends of the show and friends in real life. Ian left us a voicemail way back on episode 20: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2015/12/11/episode-20-pre-tfa-qa-council-extravaganza/

Jeff, who had us on his show, The Boink Show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijm4oGcDS3o&list=PLEoJI9KqAf0c-NHeyy7LOy5OZY3XjqhVY) and also takes picture of his Joes over at https://www.instagram.com/gi_joe_fan/

Amy and Emily, patrons of the show who contributed reports from Celebration Orlando in our episodes 67 (https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/04/20/episode-67-celebration-the-last-jedi-teaser-books/), 68 (https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/04/26/episode-68-more-celebration-amy-and-emily-rebels-trailer/), and 70 (https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/05/10/episode-70-celebration-of-forces-of-freemaker-and-books-and-a-joke/).

Thanks again to all who sent voicemails. And if you still want to send one, feel free and we’ll play it on a future show!

OUTRO [1:08:35]

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Children of the Force #91 - The Last Jedi - Gut Reactions

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:56:20 -0600

It's our The Last Jedi reaction show! Be warned, after the 13 minute point, we go into full spoiler mode and talk about EVERYTHING. Well, we actually don't talk about everything because we've only seen it once and hoo-boy was there a lot packed into this movie.

Let us know what you thought of the movie and we'll read or listen to your reaction on an upcoming episode!

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Children of the Force #90 - The Last Episode (Before The Last Jedi)

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:04:36 -0600

It's the last episode before The Last Jedi! We talk expectations, hype-levels, plans for opening night. It gets a little silly. We would be honored if you would join us.

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:45]

We’re on track to finish watching the Skywalker saga before we go to The Last Jedi next Thursday!

I’m almost done with Leia: Princess of Alderaan.

We talk about what Carrie Fischer would probably want us to do about watching The Last Jedi.

Kat sent us an email answering our question from last episode about what we’re looking forward to (or aren’t looking forward to) in The Last Jedi.

And the kids are almost done with Battlefront II’s story mode. I’m honestly sort of worried about how the end will affect them.

NEWS [24:30]

Rian Johnson doesn’t even know what his new trilogy is going to be about.

Also, the first word of The Last Jedi is “We’re.” So, we’re looking forward to that.

CANON NEWS [29:40]

Chewie got a medal.

Loth-wolves used to be the cause of people carrying blasters for protections.

Q&A COUNCIL [34:30]

What do you think will be your favorite part of The Last Jedi?

STUMP THE LUMP! [45:30]

What’t the name of Kylo Ren’s TIE?

OUTRO [49:00]

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Children of the Force #89 - "For Kids"

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:25:55 -0600

This week, we revisit what it means for something to be "for kids," talk about representaiton in The Last Jedi and beyond, touch on some news, and a grab bag of other stuff. Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:55]

We’ve been playing quite a bit of Battlefront II.

Nick from London sent us an email, telling us about a connection he made between Steve from Stranger Things and Han.

Then I we go off on a long tangent about what is “for kids” and what that even means and how it means different things for different families.

Liam and I finished Ahsoka and started reading Servants of the Empire.

And we’re still watching through all the Star Wars movies in anticipation of The Last Jedi. We really like these movies.

Non-Star Warsy thing: We saw Coco and loved it. Go see it. Tonight. Or tomorrow.

NEWS [18:20]

We take a moment to appreciate how awesome The Last Jedi casting is, specifically talking about Laura Dern (Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo) and Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico).

Check out this article on time.com: http://time.com/5027043/new-last-jedi-characters-help-the-star-wars-galaxy-look-more-like-our-own/

And check out the Buzzfeed profile of Kelly Marie Tran: https://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflaherty/the-rise-of-rose?utm_term=.vg7gpXe0A#.vlXzQnjb8

I’ve been lazily avoiding new information about The Last Jedi, but we talk about a bit of stuff that I don’t think it too spoilery.

CANON NEWS [32:50]

We’re talking Grav Ball.

JOKE [40:15]

What do you call a nerf-hot dog in a desert?

Q&A COUNCIL [41:25]

What are you most looking forward to/would be most disappointed to not see in The Last Jedi?

OUTRO [45:20]

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Children of the Force #88 - TV, Trilogies, Battlefront, NEW!

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:08:00 -0600

This week, we talk all about the NEW trilogy that was announced, the NEW tv show coming in 2019(?), Battlefront II ... and a whole galaxy of other stuff. Join us, and together we will explore the unknown regions as father and son and daughter and listener...

As always, check out the show guide on our website that will give you video and images and links to a bunch of what we talk about on this here podcast: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/11/14/episode-88-tv-trilogies-battlefront-new/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:10]

We’ve started our watch-through of all Star Wars movies in the lead up to The Last Jedi.

Battlefront II is, as you’re reading this, out for all of those who pre-ordered!

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [14:05]

What do STAPs, AATs and Gungan shields all have in common? Their sounds all come from the same technique.

NEWS [17:15]

We’re getting a new live action television show in 2019 (or later). And a new trilogy!

We, of course, talk about some things we’d like to see.

We’re getting a Battlefront II DLC in less than a month. Finn, Phasma and new levels!

The first images from the Thrawn comic were released.

Q&A COUNCIL [40:35]

We revisit Kat’s question about Forces of Destiny from last week. What would you like to see Forces of Destiny do? I have another idea. The kids are still doing their homework.

And we talk a bit about another of Kat’s emails I forgot to get to.

JOKE [48:10]

Kat sent us a joke! What would Finn say to Rey if she ignored the Force?

OUTRO [49:30]

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Children of the Force #87 - Celebrate the Love

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:04:11 -0600

This week, we're talking about things we love, play spot the difference with the domestic and international The Last Jedi posters, check in on listener emails, and more! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener...

And be sure to check out the show guide on our website for images, links, videos and more stuff that goes along with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/11/07/episode-87-celebrate-the-love/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:25]

We watched the most recent episodes of Rebels and DON’T SPOIL THEM in this episode.

We’re also catching up on (and re-reading) a bunch of comics.

How has Disney been doing in the 5 years since they bought Lucasfilm? We think they're making a good product, regardless of what you think of Disney as a company.

CELEBRATE THE LOVE [5:00]

This episode, I take time to talk about things I’ve been loving. One podcast about Padme and two new podcasts that have kids! Here are links to the shows we talk about:

Comics with Kenobi – Young Padawans Edition

Podme

Me and My Padawan

We also got a some great emails from our listeners Nick and Kat.

NEWS [31:35]

The international trailer was released.

The international poster also was released, and we play a game of Spot the Difference with this poster and the original one.

And we also got a commercial with new footage.

We got a new image of Rose in Entertainment Weekly’s story about her.

And Thandie Newton thinks Solo is going to be great.

CANON NEWS [42:00]

Which Star Wars character ran naked into a formal diplomatic dinner?

Q&A COUNCIL [42:40]

Kat has a question: What do you think would be a great Forces of Destiny episode?

OUTRO [50:00]

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Children of the Force #86 - Scary Stuff

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 23:09:23 -0600

It’s our Halloween episode! Check out the show guide on our website for links, videos, and images that we talk about on the show: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/10/31/episode-86-scary-stuff/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05]

The kids and I are loving Rebels so far this season. Some hard questions are being asked about what’s right and wrong when it comes to fighting.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [5:15]

You’ll never guess where the sound for the Rancor’s growl comes from.

NEWS [8:45]

Legends of Luke Skywalker is out October 31st!

We got a new behind-the-scenes video on the USA Today website (and then later on the Star Wars Youtube site).

And hey, it’s a new international trailer for The Last Jedi. I love that this one barely gives us anything new. But also, LOOK AT THE TWO NEW SECONDS!!!

JOKE [17:25]

Who is the scariest Sith?
Who is the scariest droid?

And then we take a Star Wars quiz and talk about all the scary stuff that it brings up: http://www.starwars.com/news/quiz-star-wars-halloween-trivia

QUESTION & ANSWER COUNCIL [32:20]

What’s the scariest thing in Star Wars for you?

OUTRO [46:45]

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Children of the Force #85 - Heroes of Podcastalore

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:32:24 -0600

This week we talk Solo, Holdo, Mandos and more! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener. Also, check out the show guide on our website for links, images and more: childrenoftheforce.com/2017/10/25/episode-85-heroes-of-podcastalore/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:55]

We recently watched Rebels: Heroes of Mandalore. We do a review of those two episodes in the second half of this episode.

Not Star Warsy, but we started reading Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust, Volume 1: La Belle Sauvage. It’s amazing, and if you liked the His Dark Materials trilogy, read this book.

We also love the new Battlefront II trailer. Watch it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNUTWw17rkM

NEWS [5:35]

Visceral Games has shut down. Which means that single-player game we were going to get next year is in limbo.

Thrawn is getting a sequel. This time, it’s a Darth Vader team-up.

The Han Solo movie is called Solo.

Laura Dern was on The Ellen Show. We got a new image!

DJ’s getting a stand-alone comic.

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [16:15]

Check out that weird ink-blot thing that Ron Howard put up on Instagram. What the heck is that? https://www.instagram.com/p/BaH9dtnlnqg/?taken-by=realronhoward

Also, Tag and Bink, the title reveal, and that’s a wrap!

CANON NEWS [20:45]

Leia had a nanny droid. That’s a thing in Star Wars.

JOKE [26:40]

Why didn’t Anakin cross the road?

REVIEW [30:05]

From here on out, we talk about the two-part premiere of season 4 of Rebels.

OUTRO [58:50]

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Children of the Force #84 - With Special Guest, Genevieve!

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:45:12 -0600

In this episode, which was recorded on Monday, Oct. 9th, we’re joined by listener and Patreon supporter, Genevieve. She joins us during the news and then stays on throughout the episode. We loved having her on and thank her profusely for the support.

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:10]

Anna finished Leia: Princess of Alderaan. She reads the book review that she wrote for school. Spoiler alert: She loved it.

We scored Clone Wars Head-to-Head at a book sale.

We played the heck out of the Battlefront II beta.

NEWS [8:30]

At the time of this recording, The Last Jedi trailer hadn’t come out yet. But now it has. So watch it again!

https://youtu.be/Q0CbN8sfihY

GENEVIEVE, OUR PATRON AND SPECIAL GUEST, JOINS US! [9:40]

We talk about the new extended Looking for Leia trailer, which you can watch right here:

https://vimeo.com/236955754

We also cover the new Ron Howard Twitter and Instagram sharings.

And then we talk with Genevieve all about her and her love of Star Wars! It’s great.

STUMP THE LUMP! [47:05]

Genevieve asks us the origin of FN-2187’s name.

JOKE [49:30]

Can Maz speak Toydarian as good as Watto can?

And then Genevieve has questions and we have questions and we talk for a whole bunch about fun stuff.

OUTRO [58:40]

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CotF Reaction Corps - The Last Jedi Trailer

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 13:30:31 -0600

It's our reaction to the glorious The Last Jedi trailer. We talk all about misdirection, redemption, porgs, crystal foxes, Leia, and MORE.

Watch it again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0CbN8sfihY

And here’s the full dialogue text of The Last Jedi trailer:

Snoke: When I found you, I saw raw, untamed power. And beyond that, something truly special.

Rey: Something inside me has always been there. But now it’s awake. And I need help.

Luke: I’ve seen this raw strength only once before. It didn’t scare me enough then. It does now.

Kylo: Let the past die. Kill it if you have to. That’s the only way to become what you were meant to be.

Chewie: Raawwwarr’arrrrr!

Porg: Aieee! Aieee!

Poe: We are the spark that’ll light the fire that’ll burn the First Order down.

Finn: Come on!

BB-8: Bewow.

Luke: This is not going to go the way you think.

Snoke: Fulfill your destiny.

Rey: I need someone to show me my place in all this.

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Children of the Force #83 - Aurra Sing is Snoke

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:03:36 -0600

This week we talk about Rebels, Battlefront, Forces of Destiny and how it's pretty much confirmed that Aurra Sing is Snoke. As always, check out the show guide on our website for videos and photos of all the stuff we're talking about on the show. Here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/10/03/episode-83-aurra-sing-is-snoke/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:45]

Chewie and porgs!

We also talk about roqoodepot.com’s Porg Count

NEWS [4:25]

Rebels season 4 poster!

Liam wows us all with his Aurra Sing is Snoke theory.

We got new Forces of Destiny episodes!

We also got a new cut-scene from Battlefront II.

Disney is giving us a new pre-trailer show that will play in movie theaters called Noovie. Which means we’ll see some behind-the-scene Star Wars stuff in the theater!

We got an excerpt from the From a Certain Point of View audiobook. Specifically, the Boba story, Added Muscle. Give it a listen here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2017/09/28/exclusive-excerpt-boba-fett-rides-again-star-wars-short-story/702239001/

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [23:15]

CANON NEWS [26:55]

Breha Organa apparently has some artificial innards. This, according to Anna who is reading Leia: Princess of Alderaan.

JOKE [29:10]

Our listener Urša sent us a joke. Is BB hungry?

STUMP THE LUMP! [33:40]

I didn’t plan any questions this week, so I make some up on the spot. The kids get most of them right!

OUTRO [36:45]

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Children of the Force #82 - The One Where Anna's On The Star Wars Show

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 18:09:57 -0600

This week, we talk about Anna's fame, Liam's principal, Snoke's nasty face, Kessel and more! Join us, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener. Oh, and check out the blog post for this episode over here: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/09/27/episode-82-the-one-where-annas-on-the-star-wars-show/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:55]

Anna was on the Star Wars Show! Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewg2ZpaLsL0&feature=youtu.be&t=8m53s

We saw Spiderman: Homecoming over the weekend. LEGO Death Star and Donald Glover are Star Wars connections.

It was Mark Hamill’s birthday!

NEWS [15:05]

We a too-close-for-comfort image of Snoke.

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [20:00]

Check out (and check back on) this compilation of all the goodies that Ron Howard shares on Twitter and Instagram: http://www.starwars.com/news/here-are-all-of-ron-howards-twitter-and-instagram-updates-on-the-untitled-han-solo-film

CANON NEWS [24:50]

We get some specifics in the Phasma book about how First Order stormtroopers are indoctrinated as children.

JOKE [29:30]

What did Luke say when he accidentally hit his foot on a rock in the dark cave on the island?

Q&A COUNCIL [30:30]

If you could own one Star Wars vehicle, what would it be?

What do you want to see in the fourth and final season of Rebels?

SHOUTOUTS [42:20]

Thanks to our newest patron Michal Schick!

OUTRO [44:10]

Children of the Force #81 - Poodoo!

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:25:01 -0600

This time around we talk all about Phasma, the newest director shake-up and waaaaay more. Includes porgs. As always, check out our website for a show guide with images and links and stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/09/20/episode-81-poodoo/

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:30]

We have a porg now.

I’m loving the Find the Force feature of the Star Wars app. We talk a bit about the descriptions of characters from The Last Jedi that were revealed in the app.

I finished the Phasma book. It’s good, but not really for kids. Gets pretty brutal.

NEWS [20:45]

Colin Trevorrow is out. J.J. Abrams is in. But so is that Terrio guy. Hmmmm…

December 20th release date for Episode IX.

October 16th release date for Rebels season four.

Some cool images via digital trading cards: http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-the-last-jedi-trading-cards/#jp-carousel-438947. Including this one:

Check out all of the teaser excerpts of From a Certain Point of View over at Jedi Bibliothek: https://jedi-bibliothek.de/2017/09/del-rey-neue-kurzgeschichten-from-a-certain-point-of-view/

Storms of Crait comic!

The cover for Canto Bight!

New toys coming from Hasbro! https://www.coffeewithkenobi.com/hasbro-reveals-star-wars-last-jedi-product-images-hascon/

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [59:35]

CANON NEWS [1:05:45]

Six Flags Parnassos!

Anna also gives us a bit of canon news from Leia: Princess of Alderaan.

JOKE [1:10:55]

What did Captain Phasma become after Starkiller turned into a star?

STUMP THE LUMP! [1:12:10]

I ask the kids what Phasma’s armor is made out of.

OUTRO [1:16:10]

Children of the Force #80 - An Obi One?

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:38:43 -0600

This week, we talk Obi Wan, AR, old religious poetry, Godzilla and more! As always, check out the show guide on our website for images and videos that go along with this episode. Click on this link here to get to there: childrenoftheforce.com/2017/08/30/episode-80-an-obi-one/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:10]

We’re reading Guardians of the Whills.

We love the new Augmented Reality feature on the Star Wars app. Check out these Porgs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mC3YMxAq1w

Cousin of the Force, Henry, made his first movie: Godzilla’s First Battle. Check it out and comment on the video to let Henry know what you think!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBzAEm1OtGo

NEWS [18:35]

We were treated to two new vehicles last week!

Phasma’s coming!

Is Obi Wan coming, too?

Unfortunately, Michael Kenneth Williams is not coming to the Han Solo movie after all. Super bummed about this.

And we talk about all the stuff that Ron Howard (and Rian Johnson) shared on Twitter and Instagram.

And check out those back-alley videos that Ron Howard posted here and here.

CANON NEWS [47:50]

In the Star Wars galaxy, there exists a book: Collected Poems, Prayers, and Meditations on the Force – Edited by Kozem Pel, Disciple of the Whills

JOKE [53:25]

How does Foba Bett fly?

OUTRO [54:15]

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Children of the Force #79 - The Last Jedi EW reveals

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 09:32:03 -0600

This week we talk all about those sweet EW reveals, read a Rebel Rising excerpt, welcome a new listener, talk Porgs, and more! Join us, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener. And as always, check out our website for a show guide with links and images: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/08/17/episode-79-the-last-jedi-ew-reveals/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:25]

Anna and I read an excerpt from Rebel Rising. Saw talks to Jyn about his sister, Steela. It’s pretty heavy.

We welcome a new listener, Kat. Check out the awesome image she sent us on our website.

Kat also picked out her favorite dot from our ceiling! It’s the porg-shaped dot in the upper right corner.

And we thank Roqoo Depot for all the reviews they’ve written of episodes of ours.

NEWS [15:50]

We talk all about the Star Wars coverage from Entertainment Weekly’s Fall Movie Preview. Click on through to see all the images and articles: http://ew.com/movies/2017/08/12/star-wars-last-jedi-ew-cover-stories-list/

JOKE [45:20]

Kat has a joke for us!

Q&A COUNCIL [47:15]

What new character are you most excited for in The Last Jedi?

OUTRO [49:45]

Children of the Force #78 - Ewoks, Rex, Dot, Dot, Dot

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:56:50 -0600

In this episode we talk Ewok language, movie news, Rex, and more! As always, check out the show guide on our website for images, links and what-not. Special treat this episode, we post images of our ceiling. It's riveting stuff. Check it out: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/08/09/episode-78-ewoks-rex-dot-dot-dot/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:45]

I finally finished Rebel Rising. It's a nice companion to Inferno Squad.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [2:35]

How did they make the Ewok language and Ewok war cries? Ben Burtt was a busy guy.

We also get into a discussion of whether or not it’s responsible to use languages from our world when constructing languages for characters like the Ewoks. What do you think?

NEWS [13:40]

John Powell is the composer for the still-untitled Han Solo movie. We listen to a bit of the How to Train Your Dragon score, which he composed.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Episode IX is getting a re-write by Jack Thorne. Yay!

Kieron Gillen is going to be writing the Star Wars comic now, instead of Jason Aaron. His first story arc will take place on Jedha.

RON HOWARD SHARES STUFF ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM [25:25]

It's a new segment! With a new song!

More news...

New immersive VR experience coming to Disney.

Finally, is Rex the old guy on Endor? We explore arguments for and against it, both from a pro-representation standpoint.

CANON NEWS [41:50]

Saw Gerrera’s Partisans became the Dreamers post-Yavin.

JOKE [44:45]

How do you unlock Maz Kanata’s heart?

Q&A COUNCIL [46:25]

Um, Anna has a question for the council. It’s an odd one. Um … which dot on my bedroom ceiling is your favorite? You can... um... see photos of my ceiling on our website.

OUTRO [49:20]

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Children of the Force #77 - May the Porgs Be With You

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:00:48 -0600

We talk about some awesome fan fiction, The Last Jedi BTS video, upcoming books, Battlefront II and more! As always, be sure to check out the show guide on our website, which has images, videos and links that all relate to this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/07/26/episode-77-may-the-porgs-be-with-you/

We start off the podcast by reading the first bit of Nick’s “Certain Point of View” story about Garindan. Check out that story on our website (https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/07/26/the-misadventures-of-garindan-of-the-kubaz/)!

STAR WARSY STUFF [7:15]

Liam’s playing The Force Unleashed these days.

I need to stop trying to read physical books. All e-books from here on out.

Non-Star Warsy: We’re all really happy that Princeless has been optioned for movie rights! Here’s hoping the movie is as awesome as the comic series!

NEWS [15:20]

We recap revisit some things from the TLJ BTS video. Nick from London sent us some questions and theories, too!

We also talk about new books.

And Battlefront II

CANON NEWS [1:11:10]

Porgs!

OUTRO [1:12:30]

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CotF Reaction Corps - Behind the Scenes of The Last Jedi

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:44 -0600

It's our reaction to the behind the scenes video from The Last Jedi!

Here, watch the video again...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye6GCY_vqYk

...and then listen to us react to and analyze what we see.

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Children of the Force #76 - Children of the Forces of Destiny

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:02:08 -0600

On this episode, we're talking all about Forces of Destiny and some news scraps. Recorded on 6/12/17. As always, be sure to check out the show guide on our website for companion videos, images and more: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/07/14/episode-76-children-of-the-forces-of-destiny/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:50]

We met our listeners/patrons/friends, Amy and her kids, on the way back from our big trip to Colorado! So fun to meet them. Super cool kids and a super cool woman.

We’re pretty sure we’re going to Star Wars Celebration in 2019, wherever that may be.

And non-Star Warsy, check out Liam’s #Ham4All video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ApqzjENWQ

FORCES OF DESTINY RECAP AND REVIEW [6:45]

We talk all about the first 8 episodes of Forces of Destiny. Check them out here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgNnBNvLB2Y&list=PLpSnlSGciSWNBXSxZZrsvWdnoGsLCr6WL

NEWS [46:00]

Various news via twitter.

OUTRO [58:10]

Children of the Force #75 - When They Go Solo, We Go High

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:46:49 -0600

Yes, we talk about the Han Solo movie director shake-up in this episode. Making movies ain't like dusting crops, kid. We also tell an awful joke, pitch a couple of our own "From a Certain Point of View" stories, and more!

STAR WARSY STUFF [7:30]

Anna’s still working through those Vader comics. She’s savoring them.

Liam’s been re-reading all of the Star Wars comics.

Nick from London sent us a stellar “Tell that to Kanjiklub”

…aaaaand Hamilton.

NEWS [17:45]

A bit of info came out about those new IDW comics.

And some story details came out about a few short stories in From a Certain Point of View.

And of course, we talk about that Han Solo stand-alone director shake-up. Fun stuff.

Rogue One is coming to Netflix!

Also, Inferno Squad excerpt!

CANON NEWS [36:20]

What happened right after Saw brought Jyn up from that hatch?

JOKE [38:15]

A story about Tammy, Tina and Han Solo.

Q&A COUNCIL [41:05]

If you wrote a story for From a Certain Point of View, who would it be about?

Fun project: Send us your short Star Wars stories and I'll publish them in some form!

OUTRO [52:20]

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Children of the Force #74 - Wonder Women

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:41:41 -0600

In this episode, we put the final touches on our Celebration re-cap, talking about some awesomely feminist things that were said at a couple different panels. We also gush over Wonder Woman and Beauty and the Beast. Add some Canon News, a joke and a question for the Question and Answer Council, and you got yourself an episode of Children of the Force! As always, check out the show guide on our website for links, videos and images that go along with this episode.

Thanks to Nick from London and ElvenPadawan for leaving the new reviews of the show on iTunes! You’re both winners, in our book.

By the way, the ElvenPadawan has a brand new podcast! Check it out here: https://elvenpadawan.wordpress.com/

STAR WARSY STUFF [11:00]

We’re giving Adventures in Wild Space another try, maybe.

Non Star-Warsy: We saw both Wonder Woman and Beauty and the Beast on Saturday. Two thumbs up to both!

NEWS [22:50]

Battlefront II! Check out the game-play trailer and the extended gameplay video were released last weekend.

CELEBRATION NEWS [24:55]

CANON NEWS [39:45]

There are creatures that live between the seams of space and time!

JOKE [41:15]

How did Han die?

Q&A COUNCIL [42:35]

If you could have one Force ability, what would it be?

STUMP THE LUMP! [49:25]

What’s the name of the race Han Solo flew in in that Han Solo comic miniseries?

OUTRO [51:40]

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Children of the Force #73 - The Dameron Fool That Shot Him

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:15:04 -0600

Join us for a Dameron fine episode this week. We discuss what Vanity Fair tells us about The Last Jedi, whether or not Poe says thugs or dogs in The Force Awakens, and more! There's singing!

As always, check out our website for more thorough show notes: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/06/07/episode-73-the-dameron-fool-who-shot-him/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:10]

Check out the playlist I made of the complete first season of The Freemaker Adventures!

https://youtu.be/XByxuGPoprw?list=PLtupQGhdHq6dQUlXhkZEzqxOsZwiPYu6x

We got an email from Joseph!

I revise my answer on that whole “are Baze and Chirrut gay” question.

I read The Force Awakens comic adaptation and realized I got a free digital copy along with it. You know what that means?

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!

First one to leave a new iTunes review of the show will win the free digital comic!

NEWS [13:20]

We further discuss all the goodies in that Vanity Fair article.

We listen to some Tom Waits and watch some To Catch a Thief.

We also bleep out a word (for the first time ever), Anna plays the part of Kathleen Kennedy, and I sing some Star Warsified Hamilton.

CANON NEWS [45:15]

Thugs or dogs?

JOKE [54:15]

What did Poe say when he took off his shoes and all his fellow pilots saw how large his feet were?

STUMP THE LUMP! [54:55]

Which Rogue One character had, at one point, gone by the name of Fulcrum?

OUTRO [59:05]

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Children of the Force #72 - May the Force Arena be with You

Wed, 31 May 2017 11:13:12 -0600

On this episode we’re joined by Nick from London to talk about Force Arena (and other Star Wars things). (And things not related to Star Wars at all.)

As always, check out our website for the episode guide, which includes images and links and more: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/05/31/episode-72-may-the-force-arena-be-with-you/

STAR WARSY STUFF [4:00]

Nick read Death Troopers. Liam watched some Star Wars rap battles. Nick’s been playing the Galaxy of Heroes app.

Nick and Al exchange The Last Jedi teaser stories.

Nick has a theory about DJ and Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo.

NEWS [22:20]

We talk more about that Vanity Fair article and photos.

CANON NEWS [33:40]

What was Krennic thinking in his final moment?

FORCE ARENA DISCUSSION [39:15]

Nick, Liam and I geek out about Force Arena for the rest of the episode. In addition to giving an overview of the game, talking strategy and more, Nick also came up with his own new additions to the game.

OUTRO [1:31:00]

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Children of the Force #71 - Birrut and Chaze

Wed, 24 May 2017 14:39:54 -0600

In this episode, we discuss the images from that Vanity Fair article, talk a lot about Chirrut and Baze, gush over Battlefront II, talk about how far movies have to go toward gender parity... and more! As always, check out the show guide over on our website for images, videos and more: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/05/24/episode-71-birrut-and-chaze/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:25]

I correct my previous statement about the Bechdel Test. The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones are, of the original 6 movies, the only ones that pass. Which isn’t to say that they’re feminist movies by any stretch of the imagination. But they pass the test. Barely.

Speaking of gender parity in films, check out The Largest Ever Analysis of Film Dialogue by Gender on The Pudding: https://pudding.cool/2017/03/film-dialogue/

Liam and I are still in the clutches of Force Arena. Check out the app… if you dare.

Liam is re-reading the Vader comics. Anna started reading them, too, since we recorded this. The kids get off on a tangent about how much they like the graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier.

NEWS [11:10]

Before getting into the regular news, we interject with some breaking news and talk about the images that were included with that great Vanity Fair article on Wednesday morning. We’ll be discussing the content of the article in an upcoming episode. But for now, check out the article here to see the photos: http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/05/star-wars-the-last-jedi-cover-portfolio

We also talk about the new Cassian and K-2SO one-shot comic and the new Mace Windu (is Snoke) comic mini-series!

CANON NEWS [29:40]

Ian asks via voicemail: Are Baze and Chirrut gay? We explore the Rogue One novelization to see what it has to say.

CELEBRATION RECAP: VIDEO GAMES [39:30]

We round out our Celebration news recap talking about Battlefront II.

Check out the website here: https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/battlefront/battlefront-2

We didn't get any big video game news other than the new Battlefront, which is surprising, given this year-old video about upcoming EA Star Wars games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrIEW7woFFo

JOKE [59:10]

Jokes this week are courtesy of Chris from Star Wars Kidscast:

What were Baze & Chirrut called when they worked at a pharmacy?
What were Baze & Chirrut called when they worked as accountants?
What were Baze & Chirrut called when they worked as fishermen?
What were Baze & Chirrut called when they worked at a haunted house?
What were Baze & Chirrut called when they worked at a pickle factory?

OUTRO [1:01:05]

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Children of the Force #70 - Celebration of Forces of Freemaker ... and Books (and a Joke)

Wed, 10 May 2017 14:49:28 -0600

Aphra, Freemaker Adventures, Forces of Destiny and a whole lot of books. It's another episode packed with Celebration information and plenty of silliness from the kids. As always, check out the show guide on our website here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/05/10/episode-70-celebration-of-forces-of-freemaker-and-books-and-a-joke/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:30]

We did Free Comic Book day over at Paradox in Fargo with some friends this year.

We picked up the TFA comic adaptation at the comic shop.

NEWS [7:05]

Aphra wins a contest!

Rian Johnson had a hand in the ending of The Force Awakens because of what he wanted to do in The Last Jedi.

CELEBRATION RECAP [13:35]

We pick up where we left off with our Celebration recap and get Amy and Emily’s final day at Celebration Orlando. Sounds like they had a whole lot of fun!

We’re looking forward to The Freemaker Adventures, season 2.

Forces of Destiny is coming in July!

We cover a lot of the new books that were announced at Celebration.

JOKE [50:55]

Our joke this week comes from Amy (@AmyWishman)!

What does the Jedi temple use for protection?

OUTRO [52:45]

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Children of the Force #69 - Patron Guests Alethea and Nolan!

Wed, 03 May 2017 13:11:52 -0600

On episode 69 we have a super fun talk with patrons Alethea and her son Nolan.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]

I finished reading Thrawn. I liked it, but did not love it.

NEWS [9:35]

Episode IX is coming out on May 24th 2019! We’re super happy about this.

Guardians of the Whills and Rebel Rising came out on May 2nd.

INTERVIEW WITH ALETHEA AND NOLAN [16:30]

STUMP THE LUMP! [49:30]

Alethea and Nolan have a question for us. Which animal did the effects crew study when they were designing the AT-AT walker?

OUTRO [1:01:30]

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Children of the Force #68 - More Celebration! Amy and Emily! Rebels trailer!

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:45:14 -0600

It’s episode 68 of Children of the Force!

In addition to a voicemail from Ian, we also have day 2 and 3 reports from Star Wars Celebration courtesy of our special correspondents, Amy and Emily!

VOICEMAIL! [0:50]

Ian asks if the end of the Jedi could mean a more neutral peace-keeping force in the galaxy. We discuss for eight minutes.

STAR WARSY STUFF [9:10]

We still haven’t watched all of Rogue One since getting it on blu-ray. We’re busy!

I’m about 2/3 of the way through Thrawn.

Liam has started playing Force Arena. May the Force have mercy on us all.

HEAD CANON NEWS [15:35]

Just how did Kylo’s scar move to a different place on his face?

AMY AND EMILY AT CELEBRATION [22:40]

The 501st, Rancho Obi-Wan, an ear infection, BB-8, Rebels, Anthony Daniels and more!

REBELS PANEL/TRAILER REACTION [38:30]

Season 4 of Rebels is the last season. We discuss that and the season four trailer.

OUTRO [56:25]

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Children of the Force #67 - Celebration! The Last Jedi teaser! Books!

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:03:49 -0600

Welcome to the first of at least three episodes where we defenestrate the format in order to recap all of the goodness that came out of Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Big thanks to Amy and Emily for their reporting from Celebration. We'll be hearing more from them on the next episode, too!

Most of this episode consists of us frame-by-framing through The Last Jedi teaser and obsessing over every last word and detail. Then we talk briefly about some new books that were announced (and yes, I already know I was mistaken about when that Leia book takes place)!

We hope you enjoy the show. And just for giggles, connect with us in one of the follwing ways to let us know which Star Wars autograph you covet the most.

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Children of the Force #66 - We're Not at Celebration

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:09:09 -0600

...but we're still having fun! And hey, you can listen to us while you're waiting in line for all those awesome Star Wars panels this weekend. If you're at Celebration, that is.

In this episode we draw a name out of a bag and announce the winner of our Rey give-away (assuming I can find the person who wrote the review and assuming they want it). We also speculate about the contents of Celebration, hit up some news, talk about other galaxies and a whole bunch more.

STAR WARSY STUFF [5:25]

Rogue One on Blu-ray!

NEWS [11:50]

Haden Christiansen is going to be at Star Wars Celebration this weekend. We’re looking forward to what that might mean, if anything. Either way, it’s cool.

And we speculate about all the things we’re going to see at Celebration.

The 40th Anniversary of Star Wars is being celebrated by a new book, From a Certain Point of View. Forty short stories by forty authors!

And it sounds like Leia is going to be in Episode IX.

CANON NEWS [31:10]

What was the Emperor’s plan for a post-Palpatine galaxy and what does it have to do with other galaxies, Thrawn, and the First Order?

JOKE [37:15]

What did Rey call the storyline she was working on about a scavenger boss who decided he’d never drive a car again?

What’s a scout trooper’s favorite kind of instant tea?

Q&A COUNCIL [39:00]

A question from Nick from London this week: If you could bring anything from legends into canon, what or who would it be?

STUMP THE LUMP! [43:25]

I quiz the kids:

What’s the name of the planet at the beginning of Rogue One?
Who dropped the Ersos off on that planet?

OUTRO [47:20]

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Children of the Force #65 - Thermal Denominator

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:29:56 -0600

Han Solo, The Last Jedi, tangents, detonators, jokes and more tangents. Hey, it's another episode of Children of the Force!

As always, you can check out the show guide on our website: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/03/30/episode-65-thermal-denominator/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]

We got an awesome recommendation and review over at Hypable: http://www.hypable.com/trypod-best-podcast-recommendations-itunes-2017/

Also, be sure to check out the newest edition of Get to Know a Children of the Force Listener, all about Laura.

Liam and I joined a couple friends at the Guillermo Del Toro exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It was creepily awesome.

And then we go on a very long tangent about the limits of virtual reality, among other things.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [18:00]

How did they make the thermal detonator sound? Jabba can see how.

NEWS [20:45]

We discuss that news about The Last Jedi and the Han Solo movie that Bob Iger (of all people) dropped as some conference. Via The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline.

Woody Harrelson revealed his character’s name on Jimmy Fallon!

CANON NEWS [38:00]

Lumpy is canon!

JOKE [41:20]

Two more jokes from Evan!

What are the first three months of a Star Wars calendar?

Shmi Skywalker had other children. One of her sons became a model. His name was ________.

STUMP THE LUMP! [43:45]

Liam asks me a question about a certain weapon in The Force Awakens, testing the limits of my memory.

OUTRO [46:00]

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SPOILERS!

REBELS: ZERO HOUR discussion [48:40]

Our quick and dirty discussion about the Rebels season 3 finale, Zero Hour. Oh, and check out the Rebels Recon for the episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyUY7LnE4ls

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Twin Suns

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:24:15 -0600

In this Reaction Corps episode, we discuss the 20th episode of season 3 of Rebels, Twin Suns. Spoilers abound! Turn back now if you haven't seen it yet.

And as always, check out our website for a show guide to this episode which will include images and links: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/03/21/reaction-corps-rebels-twin-suns/

Rebels Recon is pretty much required viewing for this episode, so check that out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eIZsJsck7A

That duel from Seven Samurai I refer to on the show can be viewed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ry9HOmI-Y

And I was pointed to that video by the RetroZap piece, "Twin Suns - A Star Wars Tale of Samurai, Ronin and Bushido."

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Children of the Force #64 - "How Do You Learn About Jedis?"

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:09:08 -0600

In this episode, we answer a listener question, discuss a new Darth Vader comic, announce our giveaway, and more! As always, check out our website for a show guide that includes links and images to go along with the episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/03/15/episode-64-how-do-you-learn-about-jedis/

Leave a review on iTunes to be entered in our giveaway! Win a Rey action figure! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/children-of-the-force/id966950375#

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]

We watched Double Agent Droid, the most recent Rebels episode. It was very strange. We talk a bit about it in a spoilerish way.

Our listener, Wyatt, sent us a question, wondering how we learn about Jedi. We give him a long-winded answer!

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [9:55]

How did they make that wet flapping noise when Boss Nass shakes his jowls? Check out a visual answer on our website.

NEWS [13:30]

What the heck is a Bio Hexacrypt? John Boyega knows, but he isn't telling.

Clone Wars is still on Netflix!

There’s a new Darth Vader comic coming out! It picks up immediately after Revenge of the Sith. So exciting!

CANON NEWS [25:30]

Some cool canon news from a cool book, Rebel Dossier by Jason Fry.

JOKE [34:25]

Nick from London sent us jokes this week:
What do you call a Wookiee's feline friend?
What do you call a relieved Wookiee?
What do you call a pair of Wookiees?
What do you call a Wookiee detective?
What do you call a Wookiee who has diarrhea?

Q&A COUNCIL [36:30]

Nick also has a question for the Question and Answer Council: If you had to be any Sith Lord (canon or legends) who would you be?

OUTRO [44:40]

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Children of the Force #63 - Propaganda and the V-Bomb

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:49:30 -0600

On episode 63, we talk about Pablo Hidalgo's book on Star Wars propaganda. And we overshare. Enjoy!

And as always, check out the show guide on our website for images, links and more: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/03/08/episode-63-propaganda-and-the-v-bomb/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:45]

Chris from Star Wars Kidscast sends us an email to help us pronounce Joonas Suotamo. Here it is:

YOU-nus SWO-ta-mo (SWO rhymes with show and flow)

Nick sends us some more questions/theories about the Inquisitors.

We talk a lot about racism/speciesism and the Empire, a discussion inspired by the most recent Beltway Banthas episode. And we drop a big V-bomb.

NEWS [23:35]

Rebels is getting a fourth season!

Michael K. Williams joins the cast of the Han Solo stand-alone.

CANON NEWS [27:30]

This week’s Canon News is all from the book Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy by Pablo Hidalgo.

JOKE [47:05]

Jokes this week are courtesy of Chris from Star Wars Kidscast!
What do you call a donkey Rebel?
What do you call a really funny rogue Rebel?
What do you call a Rebel leader at Christmastime?
What do you call Rebel cheerleader?
What do you call an old lady who runs a Rebel cell?

OUTRO [49:25]

We talk about some non-Star Warsy stuff. Anna’s excited about a sleepover. Liam and Anna have been listening to Grace VaderWaal. And I talk again about that whole vegan thing. The aforementioned V-bomb.

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Children of the Force #62 - Han Solo, Galactic Atlas, Inquisitors, etc.

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:20:41 -0600

On episode 62, we talk Han Solo news and do a run-down of some of what we learned from the beautiful Galactic Atlas. And more, of course. Check out our show guide for more links and images: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/03/01/episode-62-han-solo-galactic-atlas-inquisitors-etc/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05]

Star Wars Day at the Minnesota Science Museum was super fun! Photos are on the blog.

We briefly discuss the newest Rebels episode, Through Imperial Eyes. It was rather stressful.

NEWS [12:30]

Han Solo Movie news! Confirmed cast!

Rogue One home video release is on April 4th. Digital on March 24th.

CANON NEWS [20:20]

This week’s canon news is all from Galactic Atlas, which is a gorgeous book you should all go out and buy.

JOKE [42:30]

Knock Knock-> Who’s There?-> Jabba The->

What do you call a droid at the Renaissance Fair?

Q&A COUNCIL [45:30]

What happened to all the Inquisitors? Let me know over on Twitter!

OUTRO [49:00]

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Children of the Force #61 - A Plurality of Jedi

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:54:13 -0600

In this episode, we talk Mandalore, diversity and death, !!!INFERNO SQUAD!!!, the new R2, jokes, questions and a bunch of other stuff. Join us, and together we will level up in Force Arena as father and son and daughter and listener....

And as always, check out or website for a more thorough show guide with links and images and all that good stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/02/22/episode-61-a-plurality-of-jedi/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:25]

We’re watching Clone Wars episodes and crossing our fingers that they aren’t taking it off Netflix. Looking forward to watching those Death Watch Mandalorian episodes especially after watching…

Rebels: Legacy of Mandalore, which we talk about a bit, hopefully without spoiling too much for people who haven’t seen it yet. We loved the episode and are all curious to see where it goes from here.

Force Arena has been supplying me with a ton of fun (maybe too much fun).

The awesomely diverse Rogue One characters all end in death. Is that problematic?

NEWS [19:30]

It’s the attack of Force Friday II! And our first image of the big three from The Last Jedi.

There’s a new book coming out. It’s called… Inferno Squad! Much like the cover image, my opinion of this book is not final.

Jimmy Vee is the new R2-D2!

(This episode was recorded before the Han Solo casting news dropped, but we still talked about how a new generation of actors are starting to take over, but that it’s great that they have had a chance to work with the original actors.)

Jedi is plural in The Last Jedi?

Aftermath: Empire’s End is out! I’ve started reading it and it gets off to a crackling start.

CANON NEWS [39:45]

Liam brings us some canon news today when he tells us the ages of the Rogue One crew. And I bring bonus canon news with the fact that Phasma was actually thrown down into a trash compactor in The Force Awakens, according to the comic adaptation.

JOKE [45:40]

What do you call a robot in a hole?

What do you call the first robot to ever fall into a hole?

Q&A COUNCIL [48:00]

Liam asks: Of the planets Scarif, Jedha, Lah’mu, Yavin IV and Eadu, which place would you like to live if you could live where they were shot?

Al asks: Why is Maul seeking Obi Wan?

STUMP THE LUMP! [55:15]

Liam quizzes us on the ages of the Rogue One crew.

OUTRO [57:50]

Children of the Force #60 - Becoming the Masters

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:56:21 -0600

The kids take over for our 60th episode, since my voice was especially froggy. They do an amazing job! As always, check out the show guide on our website for more links and images of things we talk about in the episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/02/14/episode-60-becoming-the-masters/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:35]

We get an awesome package from Nick from London! (Seriously, go check out these figurines on our website: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/02/14/episode-60-becoming-the-masters/)

Liam and I recently finished the Darth Vader comic series. Liam thought the ending was hilarious.

NEWS [2:55]

Thandie Newton is rumored to be the next addition to the Han Solo stand-alone cast.

Clone Wars appears to be ending its run on Netflix. Booooo!

CANON NEWS [6:00]

How did Shaak Ti die? We find out in the fabulous book, Galactic Maps!

JOKE [8:05]

It’s an Anna original today. Where do you put your gas in Rogue One?

Q&A COUNCIL [10:40]

It’s a Valentine’s Day Q&A council!

Question 1: What’s your favorite romantic moment in Star Wars?

Question 2: Do you think there will be a great romance in the sequel trilogy? If so, who do you think it will be between?

STUMP THE LUMP! [13:30]

Continuing the theme of Valentine’s Day, I quiz the kids from beyond the microphone: Name one Star Wars alien species that has more than one heart.

OUTRO [15:10]

Children of the Force #59 - Two Years!

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:53:01 -0600

On Episode 59 we celebrate two years of podcasting, talk about some heavy issues, tell a couple jokes, and just have an all-around fun and energetic time. Maybe a little too energetic.

As always, be sure to check out the show guide on our website for images and links to all the things we talk about on the show: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/02/02/episode-59-two-years/

We start the episode off talking about how it’s been two whole years since we started recording this podcast! We celebrate by listening to the original Children of the Force song, sung by an 8 year old Anna.

Then I get all serious and talk about the state of the United States these days and how Children of the Force will always be a safe place for people who want to be kind to each other and for people whose lives are being devalued by our government.

STAR WARSY STUFF [10:00]

We watched Moana over the weekend, which isn’t Rogue One.

NEWS [13:15]

The Han Solo movie started filming.

The Last Jedi!

That Death Star trench isn’t where you thought it was! Check out this blog post: http://fxrant.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-death-star-and-final-trench-run.html

We talk aobut the covers and official titles for two new books due out May 2nd:

CANON NEWS [26:25]

This episode’s canon news is all about the religions on Jedha.

JOKE [38:20]

Two jokes today from a couple of our favorite Twitter followers.

The first one is from @StarWarsNerdMN and the second is from @EvanNelsonMN. [[[link]]]

How many Sith does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
When is a door door not a door door?

STUMP THE LUMP! [40:30]

What are the names of the Two-Tubes brothers?

OUTRO [44:25]

FLASHBACK TO OUR FIRST EPISODE [46:30]

We sounded so young!

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Trials of the Darksaber

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:39:30 -0600

I'm not crying! YOU'RE crying!

OK, I'm totally crying.

This time on Reaction Corps we're talking all about the Rebels episode, Trials of the Darksaber. In addition to adding to Jedi lore and Mandalore (get it, MandaLORE?), this episode gives Sabine the character explosion we've all been waiting for!

Before we discuss the episode though, we quickly talk about that Episode VIII title, The Last Jedi, and what it might mean.

At 6 minutes in, we start discussing Trials of the Darksaber. Symbols of power. Parents struggling with giving kids responsibility. Political disagreements breaking up families. It's a heavy, emotional episode. And we loved it.

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Children of the Force #58 - Nick and Sylvia and Woody and Lumpy and a Soggy Rebel

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 23:42:33 -0600

In this episode we discuss the newest casting news for the Han Solo movie and talk a bit of Episode VIII. The best part of this episode, though, is that we got to talk to Nick from London again! And this time his sister Sylvia joined us for a bit, too!

As always, be sure to check our website for a more complete show guide. Leave us a comment there while you're at it! https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/01/19/episode-58-nick-and-sylvia-and-woody-and-lumpy-and-a-soggy-rebel/

We start the episode off singing various happy birthday songs to Liam. He’ll be 8 before our next episode!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:15]

Liam and his friend Toby (who was a guest on episode 14 of Children of the Force!) had a sleepover and watched The Empire Strikes Back. Liam had Two observations and a question.

Observation: There are no women pilots in Rogue Group on Hoth. Bummer.

Observation: The Wampa scenes in the cave looked fake.

Question: Did Wedge survive the original trilogy and does that mean he’s around during the sequel trilogy? We know he survived the OT, but we don’t know yet if he’s still kickin’ in the ST. I have a feeling we’ll get a definitive answer this February in Aftermath: Empire’s End.

We revisit whether or not Saw laughed a lot in Rogue One. What do you think? Did he? Let us know at forcechildren@gmail.com

We give a shout out to Martin Luther King Jr., since we recorded this episode on the holiday that honors him.

NEWS [8:45]

Woody Harrelson is coming to the Han Solo stand-alone film!

We discuss that Yahoo story about John Knoll naming Jyn after some females in his life.

We got some Episode VIII tidbits from Rian Johnson via USA Today.

“It’s not Star Wars without violence.” -Anna

A CONVERSATION WITH NICK (and Sylvia) FROM LONDON [18:00]

Before Nick talks with us about his experience at the Star Wars Identities Exhibition, we talk with his sister, Sylvia, about female representation in Star Wars. We also sing her a birthday song!

After talking all about the Star Wars Identities exhibit, we talk with Nick about Rogue One and he brings up that deleted Unkar Plutt scene, the Rebels’ Darksaber reveal, and that small press release from Lucasfilm about not using a CGI Carrie Fischer in Episode IX.

JOKE [38:40]

Nick has a joke: What’s the popular music style on Dagobah?
And I have a joke: What did Kanan say when Saw threw water on Hera?

Q&A COUNCIL [41:00]

Al asks: What was the most surprising thing about Rogue One for you? (By the way, you can let us know your answer via any of the methods listed at the end of these show notes.)

STUMP THE LUMP! [55:05]

Name one Zabrak Jedi.

OUTRO [1:03:00]

Children of the Force #57 - Identities and Ghosts

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:21:08 -0600

In episode 57 of Children of the Force, we get a special report from our London correspondent, Nick, about his journey to the Star Wars Identities exhibit! We also review the two-part Rebels episode, Ghosts of Geonosis. As always, check out the show guide on our website for more information, photos, video and all that good stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2017/01/11/episode-57-identities-and-ghosts/

We met our goal on Patreon! Special thanks to our patrons: Amy, Laura, Alethia, Nick, and Evan!

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:30]

Our yearly watch-through of all the Star Wars films is now complete! I surprise the kids by telling them that the floodgates are now open, and that they can watch them whenever they want.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [8:15]

The word, “Hope,” at the end of that one movie is taken from that other movie.

SPECIAL REPORT [13:00]

Nick from London sends us a special report from the Star Wars Identities exhibit. Make sure you check out our website for Nick’s photos and the Identities biography of his character, Teekay!

NEWS/CANON NEWS [31:20]

A bit of information that slipped through the cracks until now, there’s going to be a Jyn Erso young adult novel coming out on May 2nd, along with the middle-grade novel about Baze and Chirrut.

And in canon news, we talk about how some Separatists became members of the Rebel Alliance.

REVIEW [38:30]

For the rest of the episode, we review Ghosts of Geonosis part 1 and part 2. From Saw to Klik Klak, from Sabine to Brunson, and some of the things in between (including that grey area in between fighting toward a goal and fighting against better judgment).

We also briefly discuss some highlights from that second-half-of-season-3-of-Rebels trailer.

OUTRO [1:02:45]

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Children of the Force #56 - A Parent's Guide to Grief, Rogue One, and Bad Jokes

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:52:07 -0600

We start off episode 56 memorializing Carrie Fischer by reading some tributes to her and then adding a bit of our own thoughts and feelings. Then it's on with the show and talking about kids and Rogue One, telling some jokes and remembering our favorite Leia scenes!

As always, check out our website for our show guides that include more links, images and video: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/12/31/episode-56-a-parents-guide-to-grief-rogue-one-and-bad-jokes/

STAR WARSY STUFF [12:20]

First, we talk about how much we appreciate our new patrons Alethea and Nick from London and his family. Impossible to state how much we appreciate all of the support from all of our patrons.

Second, I apologize for an unintentionally sexist comment that I made in the last episode that made it sound like only men play football. My mistake. Sorry. And I’ll try to do better.

Then we talk about some of the cool Star Wars stuff we got for Christmas. It’s the most Star Warsy time of the year!

Then we launch into this great piece on the Entertainment Weekly website about kids and Rogue One. Give it a read. The kids really liked this article, too:

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/12/15/rogue-one-parents-guide-should-you-take-kids

We listen to Riz Ahmed talk about the #10for10 campaign to help out Syria and Syrian refugees.

Then we discuss some Rogue One bits and bobs.

CANON NEWS [48:20]

Two words: Bor Gullet.

JOKE [49:45]

How did Bodi know that Bor Gullet was going to wrap those tentacles around him? ok
Why did Bodi think Bor Gullet was a Rathtar?
What did Bodi do after Bor Gullet looked into his mind?
Which rebel is really great at chess?

Q&A COUNCIL [51:50]

What’s your favorite Princess Leia moment? We’d love to hear answers from our listeners. Go to speakpipe.com/childrenoftheforce to leave us a voicemail.

OUTRO [58:50]

Children of the Force #55 - Rogue One: Our Star Wars Story

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:23:34 -0600

---SPOILER ALERT---

It’s episode 55 of Children of the Force, where we discuss Rogue One in all its glory. Abandon hope, all ye spoilerphobes who enter here. For here there be SPOILERS.

That’s right….

---SPOILERS---

Before discussing Rogue One, we do some pre-game warm-ups and talk right before the movie about a few things we’re expecting to see. And then immediately after the credits stop rolling we start recording our reactions. Then again in the car. Then again the next day at home. We had a lot to say!

Oh, and head on over to our website to see a few photos from opening night: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/12/18/episode-55-rogue-one-our-star-wars-story/

ROGUE ONE REACTIONS [14:15]

Because I don’t want to spoil the movie here in the show notes, I’m not going to give a breakdown of what we talk about. But trust me, it's good stuff.

CANON NEWS [1:20:45]

Really, it’s all canon news at this point. But for the segment this week, we identify a couple colorful leaders who we’ve seen before.

JOKE [1:24:20]

What’s the one thing you really need in order to have a Bounty Hunter party?

Q&A COUNCIL [1:25:05]

Funniest moment in Rogue One?

Shout-out to new patron Laura. Thanks for supporting the show!

OUTRO [1:31:55]

Children of the Force #54 - Catalyst Cliffs Notes

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:28:38 -0600

In this episode, we devote the whole show to an overview and discussion of the Rogue One prequel novel, Catalyst!

Maybe you’ve already read Catalyst and want a refresher before seeing the movie. Maybe you haven’t read it and don’t intend to, but want to understand how it relates to Rogue One. Maybe you’ve read it and want your kids to know what happens in it but don’t feel like sitting around for one hour, twenty-one minutes and eleven seconds discussing it with them.

Well, that’s what we’re here for!

From Jyn’s mom and dad to the Imperial baddie, Orson Krennic; from Tarkin to Saw; from Vader to Has; our overview includes everything you need to know (and undoubtedly some stuff you don’t) before seeing Rogue one.

Children of the Force #53 - Star Wars Lines, Redux

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:46:39 -0600

On episode 53 of Children of the Force, we talk about Rogue One's impending release, re-listen to our Star Wars Lines special, talk about whosa we thinkin' gonna die in Rogue One, and more! As always, check out the show guide on our website for links and images and videos: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/11/30/episode-53-star-wars-lines-redux/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]

We’re reading the His Dark Materials trilogy as a family.

We saw Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them last weekend.

Oops, I bought Destiny for the PS4.

And I was in the Verizon store and got view a Rogue One X-Wing video on a VR headset. You can see it here in non-vr on the Verizon Facebook page (only works on some browsers though): https://www.facebook.com/verizon/videos/10157670495815123/

We got our Rogue One tickets! We’ll be seeing it at 7:00 pm on December 15th!

NEWS [10:10]

Michael Giacchino spoke with Entertainment Weekly about the score to Rogue One, which will be 95% original.

Also from EW, we almost had a Boba Fett movie as the first stand-alone!

STAR WARS LINES STORY TIME, REDUX [20:45]

We listen back to my recounting of the various Star Wars lines I’ve stood in, focusing mainly on The Phantom Menace. Then afterwards we talk about our experience not standing in a line for The Force Awakens, but waiting in the theater instead.

Q&A COUNCIL [52:15]

I ask the kids: Who do you think will survive Rogue One?

OUTRO [57:30]

Children of the Force #52 - Change the Protocol

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:41:28 -0600

On episode 52 we discuss various Rogue One goings on, Death Star doors, white actors, windy Jedi and more!

As always, check out the show guide on our website for a show guide that includes photos and links to go along with the show: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/11/24/episode-52-change-the-protocol/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:55]

After talking about our plans for seeing Rogue One, we discuss the last couple episodes of Rebels. The kids explain the plot of Iron Squadron, because I wasn’t all that sure what it was.

Liam drew some homemade Target ads last week.

We talk about what the kids are talking about in school re: Rogue One. Liam said his classmates are quoting the trailers, which is awesome.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [7:50]

In honor of Rogue One, we discover how they made the sounds of the Death Star doors closing and opening.

NEWS [10:40]

Tickets for Rogue One have gone on sale in the UK. Hopefully that means we can buy them soon in the US?

The female lead of the Han Solo stand-alone has been announced. Emilia Clarke. We complain about the lack of diverse female leads in Star Wars, of course.

There’s a newish Star Wars Rogue One featurette that gives a great overview of what the movie’s about. It confirms that Rogue One is PG-13.

CANON NEWS [20:15]

From Catalyst, our canon news today is about enhanced overseer droids.

JOKE [26:50]

Which Jedi do blows things over?

Q&A COUNCIL [27:45]

Liam asks: What do you think is the funniest moment in all of Star Wars?
Anna asks: What’s your favorite jump-scare in all of Star Wars?

STUMP THE LUMP! [34:40]

I quiz Anna and Liam:
What species is Greedo?
Which Jedi is a Nautolan?

OUTRO [37:55]

Children of the Force #51 - Carbonite

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:32:42 -0600

In episode 51 we talk about Darth Maul, Ahsoka, Kyber Crystals, and the prospect of freezing yourself in carbonite for four years! As always, check out the show guide on our website for images and links to stories we talk about in the show: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/11/16/episode-51-carbonite/

Yes, we talk politics for a while before we start talking about…

STAR WARSY STUFF [6:00]

Liam played Dungeons & Dragons for the first time and he loved it.

Chris from Star Wars Kidscast sent us an awesome 50th Episode gift in the mail.

NEWS [12:10]

A new Darth Maul prequel comic is on its way. It sounds pretty great.

There have been a bunch of new Rogue One trailers and TV spots.

A new IMAX poster was released for Rogue One.

CANON NEWS [20:30]

We do a dramatic reading of a passage from the Ahsoka novel, which reveals something about her white lightsabers' kyber crystals. Spoilers within!

JOKE [24:45]

How many Sith does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Q&A COUNCIL [25:20]

How could carbonite be used in future Star Wars storytelling? The possibilities are surprising.

STUMP THE LUMP! [35:45]

Liam asks me: What name did the Emperor call Luke just before deciding to destroy him?

OUTRO [38:00]

Children of the Force #50 - 50!

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:04:43 -0600

Coming to you from simpler times (the Monday before the election), it's episode 50 of Children of the Force! As always, please check out our show guide for links and photos and all that good stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/11/09/episode-50-50/

First we take a trip down memory lane and talk about some of the stuff we did on our very first episode. Then…

STAR WARSY STUFF [7:00]

Amy’s kids and Nick both answer our question about their scariest moment in Star Wars.

Liam is working on his Star Wars Stickman comic. He’s finished issue 1 and is working on issue 2.

I saw Doctor Strange in IMAX 3D over the weekend, which means I got to also see the Rogue One trailer in IMAX 3D. It was epic.

The kids’ grandma knows what’s up with Rogue One.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [15:15]

How did they make the sound of Han slicing the Tauntaun open?

NEWS [17:30]

Donald Glover is the young Lando in the Han Solo standalone. Which means Lando is going to be in the Han Solo standalone!

Daisy Ridley sort of said that we’ll find out about Rey’s parents in Episode VIII.

Gary Whitta on Twitter showed us the Mexican poster for Rogue One, which gives us a good view of Yavin IV.

CANON NEWS [23:15]

They play Crokinole in Star Wars! This game has some deep personal meaning to me and I’m so happy to read all about Ahsoka playing it with friends in the new Ahsoka novel.

JOKE [30:50]

An oldie, but a goodie knock knock joke:

“Knock Knock”
“Who’s there?”
“Art.”
“Art who?”
“R2-D2”

Q&A COUNCIL [31:50]

We rank all Star Wars movies from favorite to least favorite. We also revisit our rankings from the past. Liam thinks that when Rogue One comes out, it will be at the top of our lists. “It is going to be great. It’s going to be awesome.”

STUMP THE LUMP! [49:30]

Liam tries and succeeds in stumping me by asking a nearly impossible question about the name of the blaster on the top of the snow speeder we pretty much never see in The Force Awakens.

SHOUTOUTS [53:50]

Shout out to all who’ve been there with us so far and all who will be there with us in the future!

OUTRO [57:35]

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CotF Special Edition: Fear

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:38:07 -0600

It's our super-spooky Halloween special! We gush all about the scariest moments in Star Wars, tell some spooooooky jokes, and have a goofily grotesque time.
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CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: The Last Battle

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:32:51 -0600

What’s that clanking I hear?

It’s a Rebels episode that sounds like aClone Wars episode. Today we take part in The Final Battle!

As always, check out the show guide onour website for more links and images: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/10/26/reaction-corps-rebels-the-last-battle/

We briefly discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in this episode, which I amby no means an expert in. But I think it’s an important thing to know about, soif you want to learn more about PTSD, here’s some good information: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

But mostly we just gush about how this episode gave us all the Clone Warsfeels in addition to some new feels we didn't even know we had.

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Children of the Force #49 - The Pow-ah! of Rogue One

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:51:59 -0600

It's episode 49 of Children of the Force! Join us, and together we will react to that new Rogue One trailer, do more ridiculous impressions, and rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.

As always, head on over to our website for the show guide for this episode, which includes video and photos of all the stuff we're talking about: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/10/19/episode-49-the-pow-ah-of-rogue-one/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:35]

We played a game of D&D with some friends for the first time at Fantasy Flight Games Center.

We’ve been keeping up with Rebels season 3 and loving it. Anna still thinks Thrawn is too smart.

NEWS [6:30]

A new Rogue One trailer! Watch it again:

https://youtu.be/frdj1zb9sMY

And the kids’ reaction to watching it for the first time:

https://youtu.be/xzcN_O1jBbo

We talk about all the hits from the trailer, including young Jyn, big ol’ Jedi statue, the absence of snarky Jyn, Tarkin?, sadness on Jedha, water on Krennic, etc.

We also got the poster for Rogue One. It’s glorious. And, in my opinion, it's waaaaaaay better than the poster announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe. We also got all of those new character posters.

We talk about the new trading images that were posted on Entertainment Weekly.

We watch this new Duracell commercial that nearly made me cry.

https://youtu.be/iA7xYeiWg54

CANON NEWS [1:01:00]

Ahsoka’s pseudonym in the new book about her is pretty darn awesome and makes us think about Daughter and Bendu.

JOKE [1:03:55]

Why doesn’t Rey live in an apartment on Starkiller base?

Q&A COUNCIL [1:05:10]

If you could put one Rebels character in Rogue One, who would it be

If you could put one Rogue One character in Rebels, who would it be?

OUTRO [1:11:00]

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Children of the Force #48 - Gratitude

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 23:00:55 -0600

Episode 48 is the one where we thank people, read an email, and do ridiculous Bendol Hux impersonations (which is even more ridiculous when you realize we've never heard the the man speak).

Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener...

And as always, be sure to check out the show guide on our website: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/10/13/episode-48-gratitude/

SHOUTOUTS [1:30]

Our first shout-out is to Amy Wishman Nalan, who we just interviewed on our site. Amy is the first person to support us on Patreon and we thank her profusely.

We also give a shout-out to Amy’s daughter, who also listens to the show.

Our third shout-out is to Kate from the Nerd of Paradise podcast who had us on her one-year anniversary show. Go here to listen to the whole thing: http://nerdofparadise.net/2016/09/30/episode-20-podcasting/

We also read an email from Nick, which is his answer to our Q&A Council question from our 5 year old listener, Isaac: Who was Yoda’s master?
STAR WARSY STUFF [11:55]

Lego: The Force Awakens!

Battlefront: Death star DLC!

Force Friday!

Liam’s working on a Star Wars play at school. It sounds really cool.

CANON NEWS [19:15]

Brendol Hux reveals the name of his son, that weak willed boy who will become General Hux, in Aftermath: Life Debt.

JOKE [25:25]

Why was Rey so bored with the story on Jakku?

STUMP THE LUMP! [27:20]

What was Luke Skywalker’s rank in the Rebel Alliance during The Empire Strikes Back?

OUTRO [29:20]

Thanks for listening! Send us a voicemail or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com if you want to take part in the discussion or just give us some feedback. Thanks!

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Steps Into Shadow

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 14:41:09 -0600

It's getting dark in here.
That's because we're talking about the foreboding season 3 opener of Rebels - Steps Into Shadow!
As always, check out the show guide on our website for more links and images: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/09/28/reaction-corps-rebels-steps-into-shadow/

We discuss what Bendu's "middle path" could mean. We recoil at Ezra's dark side abilities. We talk about how Thrawn talks. Anna complains that Thrawn's too smart. And we put another tick mark in the "Defecting Kallus" column.

And we play and respond to the audio of a super cool video from Stephen Kent's daughter. Check out that video here: https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89/status/779846689838493696

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Children of the Force #47 - Truly Wonderful, the Mind of a Child Is

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 22:53:23 -0600

On Episode 47, we have a couple voicemails from our favorite five year old listener, Isaac. And a ton of Yoda conversation.

As always, be sure to check out our show guide on our website. Here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/09/21/episode-47-truly-wonderful-the-mind-of-a-child-is/

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:35]

Liam and I have been reading the Vader comic's Shu-Torun War trade paperback.

We’ve been watching the Go Rogue short films full of toys.

I checked out the first episode of You Seek Knowledge, which is a great podcast that explores the nooks and crannies of the galaxy far, far away. Check it out.

And the title of that podcast leads to a discussion about how Maul has become a sympathetic character, even though we don’t consider him one of the “good guys.”

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [8:45]

What’s the deal with Garindan’s voice? Well, pilgrim, it has an interesting story, I’ll tell ya what.

NEWS [12:20]

Rogue One has a new composer.

A new Yoda arc is coming up in the Star Wars comic. It’s going to tell the story of a pre-prequel adventure of Yoda’s.

CANON NEWS [21:35]

How does the Empire feel about non-humans? Not so great.

JOKE [33:35]

Isaac asks: Who is Darth Maul’s little brother?

I ask: What did Han Solo say when, while on a pirate ship, he spotted someone on a far away island?

Q&A COUNCIL [35:40]

Isaac also has a question for the Question and Answer Council. Who was Yoda’s master?

There are so many ways to approach this question and we try them all out.

STUMP THE LUMP! [49:10]

Liam asks a question from Star Wars Trivial Pursuit: How many puppeteers controlled Jabba’s head in Return of the Jedi?

OUTRO [51:30]

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Children of the Force #46 - Chris from Star Wars Kidscast

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:45:42 -0600

It’s episode 46 of Children of the Force! Chris from Star Wars Kidscast does us the honor of joining us for the whole episode!

First, we get to know Chris a little bit and then we move on into…

STAR WARSY STUFF [6:10]

Chris recently read the new Jedi Academy book by Jarrett Krosoczka. You can read his review of it here on his Star Wars Kidscast website. We're looking forward to getting our hands on this book soon.

He’s also reading the new Ahsoka novel, which makes me jealous.

It’s not specifically Star Warsy, but we were recently interviewed by Kate from Nerd of Paradise for a podcast episode about podcasting. We’ll be sure to link to that on our Facebook, Twitter and on here once that episode is up.

In lieu of news, we chat with Chris about his podcast, website and a bunch of other stuff.

CHRIS ROCKS OUT [38:55]

CANON NEWS [39:30]

Maz has a ship and she’s not afraid to use it!

JOKE [42:50]

Jokes direct from Chris himself!

What do you call a rebel spy in a hospital?
Where do rebel spies keep their money?
What do you call a rebel spy going backwards?
What do you call a rebel spy who always has a bad day?
What do you call a rebel spy dressed like a Wookiee?

Q&A COUNCIL [44:40]

If you could take a road trip with one Star Wars character, who would it be and why?

Is there a character in Star Wars you wish they had done more with?

Is there a character you wish wasn’t in Star Wars?

STUMP THE LUMP! [1:00:20]

A bunch of questions lead us all to mild lumpdom. They are:

What color are Chewbacca’s eyes?
What is the name of Poe’s squadron in The Force Awakens?
What’s the name of Leia’s blue protocol droid in The Force Awakens?
What’s type of lightsaber is Kylo Ren’s lightsaber?

OUTRO [1:07:25]

Be sure to follow Chris on twitter @chrisforkids and @swkidscast

Like Star Wars Kidscast on Facebook.

And visit starwarskidscast.blogspot.com for great reviews of books and more!

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Children of the Force #45 - Back to School

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 23:13:09 -0600

It’s episode 45 of Children of the Force! This episode, we discuss The Freemaker Adventures, Rogue One: Catalyst, and therapy Ewoks!

As always, the show guide on our website has way more information, photos, videos and links than these show notes here. So go check that out at: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/09/09/episode-45-back-to-school/

STAR WARSY STUFF [7:15]

Anna and Liam were guests on The Boink Show. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOUNliT5TYY

We finished watching The Freemaker Adventures and loved it.

Liam and I are almost done playing Lego The Force Awakens. All we have left is the long climb to Luke Skywalker!

And this isn’t Star Warsy, but we recently finished a re-watch of Avatar: The Last Airbender. It’s even better when you watch it again. I suggest listening to The Avatar State podcast as you go through the series. Lots of great analysis and it’s pretty hilarious (and 95% kid-friendly). And I don't even know those people. I just like plugging good podcasts.

Season 3 of Rebels is premiering on September 24th!

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [16:05]

We discuss the language and sound of Jawas!

NEWS [19:25]

Star Wars Reads Day is approaching! At some point in October!

The Rogue One: Catalyst synopsis is here!

Chapter 1 of Go Rogue showed us a lot of the new Rogue One toys that will be on store shelves soon.

Mark Hamill shaved his beard and gave us a great crumb of information with the accompanying tweet.

The legendary Trawn trilogy is getting new covers.

And a Rogue One coloring book might just get me into coloring.

CANON NEWS [32:55]

Two words: Therapy Ewoks.

JOKE [35:00]

Q. Who makes the best war notes in the Trade Federation?

Q. How did Sebulba find the buried treasure?

REVIEW [36:15]

We talk a bit about The Freemaker Adventures and give it a rating on a scale of 1 to 10 kyber crystals.

Q&A COUNCIL [41:00]

Will Ezra turn to the dark side in season 3 of Rebels?

STUMP THE LUMP! [44:50]

Anna asks me the name of the Resistance doctor who tends to Chewie’s wound in The Force Awakens.

OUTRO [47:20]

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Children of the Force #44 - #ImWithJyn

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:07:08 -0600

It’s episode 44 of Children of the Force! Join us, and together we will talk about that Rogue One trailer as father and son and daughter and listener.

As always, head on over to the website for our show guide complete with links, photos and videos:

https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/08/16/episode-44-imwithjyn/

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:35]

Lego The Force Awakens video game! The Freemaker Adventures! Liam had a blast coding over at https://code.org/starwars! Battlefront ridiculousness! Han Solo comic! Poecomic!

NEWS [19:20]

Bunch of new information coming to us from starwars.com and Entertainment Weekly.

We analyze the new Rogue One entries in the Star Wars databank.

And of course, we react to and analyze the new Rogue One trailer. You’ve already seen it, but watch it again!

We didn’t talk about the international trailer in this show because it hadn’t come out at the time of recording. But if you’re like me, you may have noticed that Jyn’s “May the Force be with us,” in that international trailer is different from the same line (same scene, same shot) in the Celebration sizzle reel. I made a handy video for comparison:

https://youtu.be/RO4uBJealTo

CANON NEWS [1:07:50]

Jabba’s Rancor has a name! And it’s adorable.

JOKE [1:10:32]

Three jokes this episode from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast. Here are the set-ups, you’ll have to listen for the punch lines.

Who is Darth Maul's little brother?

Who is Darth Maul's BIG brother?

Who is Darth Maul's country cousin?

Q&A COUNCIL [15:10]

How much Vader do you want in Rogue One and what do you want to see him doing?

Send us an email (forcechildren@gmail.com) or voicemaill (speakpipe.com/childrenoftheforce) to let us know!

STUMP THE LUMP! [1:19:15]

Liam asks a question from Star Wars Trivial Pursuit. Who is the first person to thank C-3PO after being set free in the Ewok village?

OUTRO [1:21:55]

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CotF Special Edition: Liam and Noah

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:11:57 -0600

Welcome to the first ever Children of the Force Special Edition. Here we have a conversation between Liam and his friend Noah about Star Wars. I gave them some questions to talk about and then walked out of the room. What resulted is pretty darn fun to listen to. I hope you like it, too.

As always, check out our website for a complete show guide. Here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/07/29/cotf-special-edition-liam-and-noah/

Here are the questions that Liam and Noah tackled.

What’s your favorite Luke Skywalker moment?

What’s your favorite part of The Force Awakens?

Who do you think would win in a fight, Rey or Wickett?

What’s the deal with Snoke?

Do you think any of the Rebels will survive Rogue One?

What’s your favorite Star Wars toy?

Do you think Rey will become a Jedi, or just a really nice Force user?

What if Kylo turned good and Rey turned bad? Would that just be horrible? Or kind of cool?

Finally, go check out Noah's youtube channel at

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB84YlG3DK1VoWf-d356nw

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Children of the Force #43 - SWCE 2016 - Nick's Report

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:05:51 -0600

We're lucky enough to be joined by Nick from London whoattended day three of Celebration 2016. This episode has Nick's on-the-scenereporting from Celebration, in addition to a conversation with us a couple dayslater where he filled us in on all the rest of the awesomeness hewitnessed.

NICK’S ON-LOCATION SWCE REPORT [1:00]

Check out https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/07/23/children-of-the-force-43-swce-2016-nicks-report/ to see all of Nick's photos.

INTERVIEWWITH NICK [7:15]

Liam and I chat with Nick about his time at Celebration.

NEWS [35:50]

Nick sticks around to join us for the news!

Episode VIII has wrapped!

Ahsoka’s Untold Tales panel at SWCE revealed some great information. We brieflytouch on what each of these three untold story arcs would have been about.

And we’re getting even more Ahsoka in October, with the Ahsoka novel.

Oh, and let’s not forget about Thrawn. We had to talk about Thrawn.

A starwars.com interview with Timothy Zahn revealed that the timeline for hisupcoming Thrawn novel will span the time between when he first “encounters theEmpire,” and lead up to the events of season three of Rebels.

OUTRO [46:00]

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CotF Reaction Corps - Rogue One Sizzle Reel and Rebels S3 Trailer

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 23:25:59 -0600

Here's our reaction to that Rogue One sizzle reel they showed at Celebration Europe 2016.
Then, at approximately 24:30, we give our thoughts on the Rebels Season 3 trailer, in addition to the two clips that were shown at celebration.
Just in case you haven't seen them all yet, here are the links to those videos:
Rogue One sizzle reel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUb_zpdyDpU
Rebels S3 Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmXp802sFgQ
Sabine and Ezra clip:
https://youtu.be/OoEN5V6oAto
Maul clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTqkVXAuLts

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought of the sizzle reel and/or trailer!

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Children of the Force #42 - Pre-Celebration Postulations

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:03:13 -0600

In episode 42 ofChildren of the Force we discuss Celebration Europe news, how it's virtually impossible to have an original Star Wars thought (google it if you don't believe me), and all sorts of news, jokes and a quiz. Join us, and together we will catch 'em all as father and son and daughter and listener....

As always, check out our website for our show guides, which come along with photos and links and videos and all sorts of great stuff you aren't going to find in these show notes: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/07/13/episode-42-pre-celebration-postulations/

DEDICATION [0:00]

This episode of Children of the Force is dedicated to the memory of PhilandoCastile.

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:00]

Double Points weekend for Battlefront!

Liam got a sweet new Darth Vader watch. It’s digital!

We got a kick out of this Floppotron video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oym7B7YidKs

And … we started catching Pokemon. It’s ridiculous.

NEWS [7:15]

A three-minute Rogue One trailer is coming out this Friday … probably.

Celebration is quickly approaching. The wave of news is going to crash this weekend and it’s going to be hard to stay upright. But we’ll do our best. Are we going to get a name for Episode VIII? Anna thinks so.

Our friend BB-K8 is live-blogging her experience overseas. At the time of recording, she hadn’t made it to Skellig Michael yet. But the next day, she made it there! So happy for her. Check out all the awesomeness of her trip over at Blabba the Hutt: http://blabbathehutt.net/other/live-blog-bb-k8-heads-celebration-europe/

Thankfully for all of us who can’t make it to Celebration, they’re going to be live-streaming it again! The Star Wars Show Live will show us as much of celebration as they can. I’m really looking forward to the Running of the Willrow Hoods!

Jedi Bibliothek posted some images from an upcoming book that gave us three really great images. His post can be found here: https://jedi-bibliothek.de/blog/2016/07/vorschau-und-infos-zum-neuen-galactic-atlas/

Aftermath: Life Debt is out! Here’s the excerpt we talked about: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2016/07/08/maz-kanata-star-wars-aftermath-life-debt-exclusive-excerpt/86839668/

We get a great pre-Celebration email from our Star Wars Celebration UK Correspondent, Nick from London. Carrie Fischer, Ray Park, Episode VIII, Benicio del Toro, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, a post-Episode IX trilogy, and ... is Mace Windu alive? My answer: #snokeismacewindu

CANON NEWS [26:05]

Of all the crashed Star Destroyers on Jakku, we know the names of two of them. The Ravager and theInflictor. We discuss the known history of these two ships.

JOKE [29:30]

Two jokes today from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast. Thanks, Chris!

What starfighter stings the most?
What starfighter is the most dressed up?

STUMP THE LUMP! [33:10]

This week, the kids show me a trading card and have me guess the name of the person on that card. The card, like images of many of the other things we talked about on this episode, can be found on our show guide at https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/07/13/episode-42-pre-celebration-postulations/

OUTRO [38:40]

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Children of the Force #41 - Saw and Orson and Bears, Oh My!

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:07:18 -0600

In episode 41 of Children of the Force, we discuss the huge Rogue One news drop, including the amazing news that Forest Whitaker is playing Saw Gerrera! Join us, and together we will commit morally questionable deeds in the name of freedom and liberty as father and son and daughter and listener...

As always, check out the show guide on our website for more detailed show notes along with links and photos and such: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/06/30/episode-40-saw-and-orson-and-bears-oh-my/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:45]

I recently checked out “The World According to Star Wars” by Cass Sunstein.So far, it's like a less-interesting “How Star WarsConquered the Universe” by Chris Taylor. But maybe that’s because I juststarted it.

And we’ve been playing Battlefrontquite a bit since the Bespin pack released. Liam gives a rundown of all thatBespin has to offer.

And I talk about what I’ve been up to on Twitter these days.

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [8:30]

How was Chewbacca’s voice created?

NEWS [12:30]

EntertainmentWeekly has a lot of Rogue One news. A lot.

We discuss the photos and characters, including a lot about Saw Gerrera.

I do a somewhat dramatic reading of part of the new Aftermath: Life Debtexcerpt that was released over on mashable.com. Pretty cool stuff.

And we got some Star Wars Celebration news. Ray Park and Carrie Fischer will beat Celebration on Sunday, when our UK correspondent Nick is going to be there.But that didn’t seem like enough. So thankfully, it was announced on The StarWars Show that, yes indeed, Rian Johnson (director of Ep. VIII), KathleenKennedy (president of Lucasfilm), Kiri Hart (senior VP of development atLucasfilm), and Chris Miller and Phil Lord will have a panel talking about thenew movies!

JOKE [51:50]

Where did Obi Wan and Satine go after they got married?

STUMP THE LUMP! [52:25]

I ask the kids: What is the name of the person, the son of a formerSeperatist senator, who worked with Saw and Steela Gerrara when they fought tofree Onderon from the Seperatists?

OUTRO [56:30]

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Children of the Force #40 - Nick from London!

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:19:47 -0600

It’s episode 40 of Children of the Force, and we have special guest Nick from London on the show! In case you were wondering what special thing we were going to do for ep. 40, this is it!

>>>

As always, for a more detailed guide, complete with photos and video, check out our show guide for this episode over on our website: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/06/17/episode-40-nick-from-london/

>>>

STAR WARSY STUFF [4:30]

We downloaded the new demo level of The Force Awakens Lego game for PS4. It was fun. Anna really liked it. I did too, but I think the claims of new and improved gameplay might be a little bit overblown. But it was just one round, so I’m fully willing to be proven wrong.

Anna and I read Rey’s Story. We both liked it a lot.

>>>

INTERVIEW WITH NICK! [11:00]

We sit down via Skype with Nick (11) from London and talk about his upcoming pilgrimage to Star Wars Celebration Europe. He has volunteered to be our UK Correspondent for Celebration, and we couldn’t be happier. We also talk about a ton of other Star Wars stuff.

>>>

JOKE [35:00]

Nick came prepared with a joke (what a guest!): What do you call someone who wants to be a Jedi?

>>>

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [36:30]

How did they make the sounds of C-3PO and R2-D2’s movements? Once you know, you’ll never be able to unhear it.

>>>

NEWS [40:20]

We discuss a few new crumbs of Star Wars video game information that came out of E3.

John Williams expects to compose music for Episode VIII! Hooray!

Rian Johnson posted a couple more Episode VIII-related images online.

John Boyega is going to star in Pacific Rim 2!

Steven Spielberg will spare Indy fans.

>>>

CANON NEWS [50:45]

Our canon news this episode is all about Rey and her life on Jakku.

>>>

Q&A COUNCIL [55:30]

If you could spare one character from death in Episode VIII, who would it be?

Related to this question, Liam wants Luke to die in VIII, which reminded me of this piece by Tricia Barr. http://fangirlblog.com/2011/05/luke-skywalker-must-die/

>>>

STUMP THE LUMP! [1:00:45]

I try to stump the kids:

What is the name of the massacre Finn refers to in regard to the Rathtars?

What’s species is Unkar Plut?

Anna and Liam have a special way of announcing that they’re the Lumps this week. It’s, as I like to call it, a “Chewbacca Mom Mask!”

>>>

OUTRO [1:05:30]

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Children of the Force #39 - Walnut Shells in a Grapefruit Rind

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:30:18 -0600

It’s episode 39 of Children of the Force! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener...
Check out our show guide for photos and links and all that sweet (like "dude" sweet) stuff: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/06/03/episode-39-walnut-shells-in-a-grapefruit-rind/
This time, we start off with listener feedback, because it's the greatest.

LISTENER FEEDBACK [1:10]

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:15]

We all read the Lando comic recently, so we talk about that.
Does that one part in the Lando comic give us hope for Ben’s redemption?
WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [9:10]

How did they make the nasty crunching sound when Vader choked Captain Antilles on the Tantive IV?

NEWS [11:45]

Celebration Europe’s art was revealed, along with the names of two new types of stormtroopers: Death troopers and shoretroopers. And those AT-ATs are AT-ACTs (All Terrain Armored Cargo Transport), which makes me think that the yellow panels aren’t panels at all, but are in fact huge yellow crates that contain cargo.

MAKE THE MOST ANNOYING SOUND YOU CAN THINK OF CONTEST [17:10 – 18:15]

Cienna Ree is a appearing in X-Wing, from Fantasy Flight Games!

Check out the images from The Force Awakens comic adaptation over on starwars.com.

CANON NEWS [27:15]

Captain Phasma’s armor has a great origin.

JOKE [30:00]

What kind of ship does a curious Rebellion pilot like to fly?

What character in Star Wars likes burgers the most?

Q&A COUNCIL [31:10]

What Star Wars toy would you like to see produced that hasn’t been made yet?

STUMP THE LUMP! [35:05]

The kids ask me the name of the character that Billie Lourd (Carrie Fisher’s daughter) plays. I fail.

OUTRO [38:10]

Thanks for listening! Send us a voicemail or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com if you want to take part in the discussion or just give us some feedback. Thanks!

Children of the Force #38 - It may not sound like much...

Wed, 25 May 2016 22:42:18 -0600

...but it's got it where it counts.
It’s episode 38 of Children of the Force! And seriously, this episode doesn’t sound that great because I accidentally recorded through the laptop microphone instead of our usual microphone. But I couldn’t bring myself to ask the kids to re-record a whole episode. So here we are with sub-par audio quality. Sorry 'bout that.

As always, be sure to check out our show guide on the website for episode-specific images and more! Here's this episode's guide: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/05/26/episode-38-it-may-not-sound-like-much/

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:15]

We are the proud and happy owners of The Sounds of Star Wars by J.W. Rinzler!

Which brings us to our new segment…

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? [2:20]

How did Ben Burtt create the spine-chilling sound of Darth Vader’s breath?

NEWS [4:00]

The final cover image for The Force Awakens comic adaptation has been released. I still don’t like it, but it’s not as cringe-worthy as it used to be.

A new Battlefront coming in 2017? Sounds pretty cool.

CANON NEWS [11:05]

Kylo Ren, aka Jedi Killer.

Also, Kylo prevented the return of the Jedi order, which makes us wonder what was up with Luke’s students that they hadn’t “returned” yet.

JOKE [14:40]

Chris from Star Wars Kidscast has a couple more jokes for us.

What shiny Stormtrooper Commander really likes music?

What Resistance pilot is always staring at his phone?

Q&A COUNCIL [15:60]

If you could turn any letter, number or food item into a Star Wars ship, what would it be?

STUMP THE LUMP! [21:35]

I ask the kids a couple questions this week:

Who is Niima Outpost named after?

When was R2-D2’s last memory wipe?

LISTENER MAILBAG [25:40]

Noah sent us a theory on Finn. It doesn’t quite fit (Anna pokes the holes), but how great it is that kids are trying to figure this stuff out!

OUTRO [31:05]

Thanks for listening! Send us a voicemail or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com if you want to take part in the discussion or just give us some feedback. Thanks!

SPOILERS!!! [33:00]

The rest of the episode contains mild spoilers for Rogue One... so abandon spoilerphobedom, all ye who enter here.

Children of the Force #37 - To Infinity... and...

Sat, 21 May 2016 18:10:01 -0600

It's episode #37 of Children of the Force! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener....

As always, check out the show guide on our website where we have photos and links to go along with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/05/22/episode-37-to-infinity-and/. Get over there!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05]

We’ve been listening to Jabba Flow quite a bit. I’ve even inserted it into my TFA soundtrack right between “The Rathtars” and “Finn’s Confession.”

Not Star Warsy, but we’ve been slowly watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. The kids dig it.

NEWS [7:10]

Alden Ehrenreich is reported to be the next Han Solo! The kids are a little worried, and really, who isn’t?

The Darth Vader comic is ending with issue #25 in August. I give that a big shoulder shrug and hope it means another comic will be cancelled soon, horrible as that sounds.

Disney infinity is also ending. Again, not a big deal to us, even though we have Infinity. One word reason for that: Battlefront. And rest assured, we'll talk about the news that Battlefront is getting a sequel in the next episode. There was just too much stuff to talk about this time around.

The kids have no idea what Freemakers means. I rectify that.

CANON NEWS [26:40]

The canon news comes from the book Bloodline and contains minor spoilers for the book. So I’m not going to write about it here.

JOKE(s) [35:05]

Jokes this week are from twoof Liam’s classmates and, you guess it, Chris from Star Wars Kidscast!

-What did BB-8 say to R2-D2 on Valentine’s Day?
-Which Star Wars character loves to shop?
-Where to Kanjiklub like to surf and swim?
-What is Kanjiklub’s favorite fruit flavor?

REVIEW [38:20]

This week we review theC-3PO comic … finally.

We also discuss that fact that this Lego short picks up where the 3PO comic leaves off.

Which is sort of weird and makes me think there’s some … canonosity? …to the Lego stuff.

Q&A COUNCIL [47:55]

The kids’ classmates knock the Q&ACouncil out of the park this week!

-What, in your opinion, is the mostdevastating moment in all seven Star Wars movies?
-What do you think Episode VIII and Episode IX will be named?
-If you could make any Star Wars movie, what would the name be and what would it be about?

Also, Chris from Star Wars Kidscast answers our question from a couple episodes ago about what weird thing we want to see in Episode VIII!

SHOUTOUTS [1:05:35]

Shout-out to 501stCentral Garrison member TK-11468, Mr. Jesse Edberg.
Shout-out to comic artist Michael Walsh, who I also ran into at my brother’swedding.
Shout-out to The Younglings Podcast, which is back for its second season! Check them out over at www.theyounglingspodcast.com

OUTRO [1:10:00]

Thanksfor listening! Send us a voicemail or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com if you want to take part in the discussion or just give us some feedback. Thanks!

Children of the Force #36 - The Mini-Cast Strikes Back

Tue, 03 May 2016 13:25:25 -0600

Episode 36 of Children of the Force is our second ever mini-cast. The day was too beautiful to sit inside recording, so we did a quick episode outside instead. Featured in this episode are the cardinals that live near our house, the barking dogs from a few houses over, and a whole host of other noises from the neighborhood.
As always, head over to our website for a more in depth show guide with pictures and stuff. Including a picture of that robin who is reclaiming an old nest. Here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/05/03/episode-36-the-mini-cast-strikes-back/

Also covered: Impending Bloodline! Rey has no memory of her parents, according to the book, "Rey's Story." If you had to choose, would you rather Luke or Leia die in Episode VIII? Nick from London sends us a few jokes about a little green guy. Chris from Star Wars Kidscast asks a question to the Question and Answer Council. We read a touching Star Wars memory that a listener posted on our Facebook page.
Thanks for listening!
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Children of the Force #35 - Some Weird Thing

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 22:54:53 -0600

In episode 35 of Children of the Force we discuss elevators AGAIN. Finn's feminism. Weird Episode VIII. Sithless Kylo. A joke! A quiz! An email! Tears! Because we all need a good cry now and then.
As always, check out our website for a more in depth show guide ... with pictures! Here: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/04/28/episode-35-some-weird-thing/
STAR WARSY STUFF [0:35]

Anna has branched out into Harry Potter podcasting. She’s working on a podcast called Platform 9 ¾ News with a couple friends. The first episode isn’t up yet, but there’s a website (https://platform934news.wordpress.com), which is a great first step!

We continue our enthralling discussion on elevators and we reference the Wookieepedia entry on elevators, which you can find here: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Turbolift

We continue our read-through of the Marysue’s “Resistance, Caring and “Mask”ulinity: The Feminist Message of the Dude’s in the Force Awakens.” by Kate Bennion.

NEWS [20:40]

Free Comic Book Day approaches! http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) released a great video of them reacting to fans’ reactions to the Rogue One trailer. Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeEU61EIgzk

Oscar Isaac gave an interview to the LA Times that gave us some interesting tidbits about Episode VIII. The kids are scared at how different VIII sounds like it might be.
CANON NEWS [29:30]

Kylo Ren isn’t a Sith. Also, Snoke has decreed that no one can every say Kylo’s real name. Weird, right?

JOKE [34:45]

Where's the best planet to get burritos and enchiladas?

Q&A COUNCIL [37:30]

What weird thing would you choose for Rian Johnson to do in Episode VIII?

STUMP THE LUMP! [45:35]

I ask the kids again this week.

Q. What is the name of the bird we see on Jakku as Rey is driving into Niima Outpost?

Q. What is the name of the red-clad pirate in Maz Kanata’s castle who Finn is going to leave Takodana with?

LISTENER MAILBAG [48:20]

Nick from London laments the loss of some of the EU and asks us what we think about the whole thing. It gets emotional. But not for the reasons you'd assume.

OUTRO [1:01:30]

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Children of the Force #34 - Is Snoke

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:11:04 -0600

In episode 34 we're off to the races! Starfighter races, that is. We also discuss The Empire Strikes Back, space elevators, Finn, Snoke née Maul, give a couple worthy shoutouts ... and more! Join us, and together we will find out what we become if we continue to fight as father and son and daughter and listener!

Please visit https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/04/22/episode-34-is-snoke/ for a more thorough show guide complete with photos and video.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:20]

We watched The Empire Strikes back at movie night at the kids’ school.

“I get why adults love that movie. It is very good.” –Liam, about The EmpireStrikes Back

What was Luke’s failure at the cave? We’d love to hear your thoughts aboutthis.

NEWS [12:25]

We’re looking forward to some new Battlefront content, specifically the“Leisurely Stroll” mode. Come on, EA! Do it!

Scorched, a racing story: http://delreystarwars.tumblr.com/post/142742570664/star-wars-bloodline-tie-in-story-story-scorched

Constable Zuvio is in The Force Awakens! http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/15/constable-zuvio-star-wars-force-awakens

CANON NEWS [21:05]

Finn was in the top of hisclass. But why did he refuse orders? What makes him special? He has biologicalparents, but did they ever know him? Did he ever have a name?

JOKE [33:55]

The jokes this week are from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast again! Thanks a tonChris for sending in all the jokes. Makes my job easier.

What do you call it when Leia's hair comes loose?

What do you call it when a Happabore gets loose?

What's the worst kind of Star Wars joke?

Q&A COUNCIL [35:35]

What is your favorite title of a Star Wars saga film?
What is your first Star Wars memory?

Let us know your answers by emailing us at forcechildren@gmail.comor leaving us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/childrenoftheforce!

STUMP THE LUMP! [44:05]

This week, I try to stumpAnna and Liam by asking them what the name of that green stuff that Rey eatsis. Also, who’s the chancellor of the New Republic at the time of thedestruction of the Hosnian system?

LISTENER MAILBAG [46:15]

Listener Nick from London has another great Snoke theory. Darth Maul! It’s apretty awesome theory.

SHOUTOUTS [50:10]

Shoutout to Danny(@ceruleansnidget on Twitter) for sending the kids some great homemade tradingcards as a consolation prize for participating in his This is Madness Creaturestournament.

Shoutout to Ian, the winner of our “URoRRuR'R'R” iTunes review contest. Ian gets this shoutout andalso the digital codes to download the 5-issue Chewbacca comic series! We hopeyou enjoy it, Ian!

OUTRO [53:55]

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Children of the Force #33 - Rogue One... With Vibroblades!

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:25:28 -0600

In episode 33 of Children of the Force we discuss that Rogue One teaser. Liam has an obsession with vibroblades. And we talk about music. And a whole bunch more.
As always, be sure to check out our show guide for more links and images that go along with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/04/13/episode-33-rogue-one-with-vibroblades/. We put up a ton of screenshots from the Rogue One trailer this time around. Oh, and that great photo of Liam as a Sith.

STAR WARSY STUFF [4:10]

We’ve been watching The Force Awakens and The Clone Wars, naturally.

We continue our read-through of The Marysue’s Resistance, Caring and “Mask”ulinity: The Feminist Message of the Dude’s in the Force Awakens by Kate Bennion. This week, we’re talking about old Han and how he’s so much better than young Han.

NEWS [17:00]

We got our first Rogue One trailer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg

So we talk about that for quite some time. The kids are waaaay more excited for it now than they were before this thing came out. And so am I.

Also in the news, an Ahsoka novel is coming, and there’s an Aftermath: Life Debt excerpt over at Entertainment Weekly.

CANON NEWS [53:15]

Our canon news this time around comes from Aftermath by Chuck Wendig. Did you know that after the Emperor was killed on the second Death Star, the Empire continued to insist he was still alive? They even went so far as to put a decoy in front of the cameras in order to convince the galaxy.

JOKE [55:35]

We have four jokes today, all from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast!

Who's the richest man in the First Order?
Who is the tallest man in the First Order?
Who is the biggest hockey fan in the First Order?
Who is the grossest man in the First Order?

Q&A COUNCIL [57:10]

Our question this episode comes from listener Asher who sent us a voicemail asking what our favorite Star Wars musical theme is. It’s a tough question and I think our answers change quite often. What is your favorite Star Wars musical theme? Why don’t you send us a voicemail over at speakpipe (www.speakpipe.com/childrenoftheforce) and let us know. We’d love to play your answer on our next episode.

STUMP THE LUMP! [1:00:30]

The kids ask me the name of that droid in Maz Kanata’s castle who alerts the Resistance to the presence of BB-8. I get it half right.

OUTRO [1:03:15]

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CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Twilight of the Apprentice

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:49:34 -0600

Here's our two-part reaction to the finale of season 2 of Rebels. In the first half, our reaction is heavily painted by the fact that we completely missed a key scene in the final montage. Our attitudes toward the episode are very different in the second half of this show when we realize that there is hope! Either way, the kids' take on this episode is really fun to hear.
For some reason, I wanted to record this on my phone instead of on our usual microphone. It's a mistake I won't make again if I can help it.
Anyway, thanks for listening! Let us know what your theories are for the future of Rebels by contacting us in one of the following ways.

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Children of the Force #32 - Unprovable Opinions!

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 22:17:51 -0600

Episode 32 has us talking all about The Force Awakens yet again! Liam has a new favorite character! Anna says Finn reminds her of a character from Avatar. Poe is the opposite of a jerky mc-jerk-dude. Also ... Winnie the Pooh?

Listen, and together we will rule 100 Acre Wood Base as father and son and daughter and listener...

And as always, check out our website for the show guide for this episode. Here: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/03/31/episode-32-unprovable-opinions/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:30]

Our family went to The Force Awakens in the theater for one last (?) time. It’sfinally at our second-run theater, the historic Riverview.

Upon viewing The Force Awakens again, the kids rethought some stuff, includingthe character of Poe (“He sacrifices himself for a droid!”) And I have someadditional thoughts about Finn.

Speaking of thinking more deeplyabout the characters of The Force Awakens, we start our on-air read through of "Resistance, Caring,& 'Mask'ulinity: The Feminist Message of the Dudes in The Force Awakens" by Kate Bennion. Thisweek, we start off with discussing how amazingly non-jerky Poe Dameron is.

LISTENER FEEDBACK[26:25]

Nick from London sends us anotheramazing theory. This time: Snoke is a clone! How is that possible? IS that how the Force works? Listen to hear Nick’s theory!

NEWS [31:10]

There’s information about Aftermath:Life Debt out of C2E2. Nothing too groundbreaking, but it’s nice to have ageneral idea of what it’s about.

CANON NEWS [33:55]

We get into a lot of informationabout Chewbacca and discuss what a life debt is and whether or not Chewbaccaactually owes one to Han (or maybe Han owes one to Chewie?).

JOKE [37:20]

Our joke thisweek is, again, from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast.

Q: What cuddly bear flies X-wings for the Resistance?

Q&A COUNCIL [38:40]

Q: Of all the scenes in The Force Awakens, which one do you most want tofreeze-frame though when we get the Blu-Ray?

STUMP THE LUMP! [45:05]

The kids ask me another questionfrom Star Wars Trivial Pursuit: What were the odds of Han and Luke’s survivalduring the Hoth night, according to R2-D2?

OUTRO [49:00]

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Children of the Force #31 - URoRRuR'R'R: A Star Wars Story

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:02:58 -0600

In episode 31 of Children of the Force we discuss Tusken Raiders, Rogue One speculation and literature, Battlefront, tell a joke that's not ours, do a Lumpy impression ... and more! Join us, and together we will bark like a Sandperson as father and son and daughter and listener...

And as always, check out the show guide on our website for images and more from this episode: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/03/22/episode-31-urorrurrr-a-star-wars-story/

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:35]

I purchased Empire vs. Rebellion, the card game from Fantasy Flight Games over the weekend. It seems pretty fun, but we haven’t had a chance to play a proper game yet.

We’re really excited for the Battlefront Outer Rim expansion over here. Can’t wait to tear apart Jabba’s palace.

Refer to Episode 19: Rated F for Fun for discussion about video game and movie ratings and why we don’t always follow their suggestions.

We recently purchased Star Wars: The Force Awakens Head-to-Head, the new book by Pablo Hidalgo. It's awesome.

NEWS [9:45]

We discuss Catalyst: A Rogue One Story and the three-issue Rogue One comic miniseries and Rogue One one-shot. The kids still aren't too excited about Rogue One. I predict that will change after we see the first trailer.

Claudia Grey announced that there will be one Lost Stars character making an appearance in Bloodline.

Speaking of Bloodline, we read and analyze a couple blurbs about the book.

I rip on the cover art for issue #1 of The Force Awakens comic adaptation while the kids (mostly Anna) defend it.

We discuss this interview of Daisy Ridley and how we made the same joke a month before she made it at the Oscars. Geek minds think alike! Also, she confirms that Episode VIII will begin the same way that Episode VII ended.

CANON NEWS [39:35]

“URoRRuR'R'R” is the name of the Tusken Raider who knocked Luke unconscious in A New Hope. We also find out (via Pablo Hidalgo himself (via twitter)) whether or not Tuskens are human, as stated in The Force Awakens Head-to-Head.

JOKE [43:30]

This joke is from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast.

Q: Why did Rey run out of instant bread?

Q&A COUNCIL [45:15]

Will Ahsoka die at the hands of Darth Vader in the Rebels season 2 finale?

Will that be one of the saddest deaths in all of Star Wars?

STUMP THE LUMP! [49:00]

Anna and Liam ask me a question from Star Wars Trivial Pursuit: What were the colors of the four Rebel fighter groups that participated in the second Death Star battle.

I fail miserably.

SHOUTOUTS [51:05]

Shoutout to the door-to-door public television membership salesperson who downloaded our podcast as he walked away from our house. Thanks for listening!

OUTRO [52:10]

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Children of the Force #30 - Including Inclusion

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:32:02 -0600

In episode 30 of CotF we discuss diversity and inclusion, play an awesome voicemail, tell a ridiculous joke and more! Join us, and together we will go pew! pew! pew! all the way home as father and son and daughter and listener....

As always, be sure to check out our website for the show guide, which is so much better than these notes.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:45]

Anna and I watched Padme’s deleted scenes from RotS. We also watched “Within and Minute,” which is a great documentary that details all the people who worked on RotS and what they did. Anna really loved it

We’re continuing our trek through the Clone Wars. We’ve recently watched the D-Squad arc and the Maul/Deathwatch arc. And, of course, we saw Rebels: Shroud of Darkness.

LISTENER FEEDBACK [16:00]

We got a great voicemail from Asher and an email from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast.

NEWS [20:50]

J.J. says there’s no reason a LGBT character wouldn’t appear in an upcoming Star Wars movie. We applaud him and discuss why we talk about things like this on the podcast and why we speak up about inclusion, diversity and equality.

We know now that Chewie is going to be in the Han Solo standalone. Maybe not a big surprise, but good to know. And this news brings up the fact that Lumpy, Chewbacca’s son, is on the brink of canon. Remember, according to The Princess, The Scoundrel and The Farmboy, Chewbacca has a wife

Speaking of Chewie, there’s a Han Solo comic coming up.

J.J. Abrams addresses the perceived snub that Leia gives Chewie in The Force Awakens.

We don’t talk about the Lego Star Wars: The Freemakers. At least not yet.

Finally, we discuss the behind the scenes tidbits coming out of South By Southwest.

CANON NEWS [36:35]

Our canon news this week is all about Lor San Tekka and the Church of the Force.

JOKE [41:20]

The joke today is a Liam special: What do you call Boba Fett if he really thinks babies are cute and he really thinks feet are useful?

REVIEW [43:40]

Liam gives us his review of Star Wars: Original Trilogy Graphic Novel put out by Disney Lucasfilm Press.

Q&A COUNCIL [48:10]

Two questions this week from Chris from Star Wars Kidscast:

What is your favorite kind of Star Wars alien?

Who is your favorite kid in a Star Wars movie/show?

STUMP THE LUMP! [53:30]

The kids ask me to list the military ranks in the Resistance. And I get a bonus point if I list them in order.

SHOUTOUTS [56:15]

I pay my respects to the ForceCast. Then the kids make it awkward.

OUTRO [59:30]

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CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: The Honorable Ones

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:31:57 -0600

Reaction Corps was lost for a while to that Great Pit of Carkoon known as the whirlwind lead-up and post-show glory-basking of The Force Awakens. But just like Boba Fett (probably) (but actually probably not), Reaction Corps has jet-packed itself free from the slimy maw of the all-powerful Sarlacc.

What was the impetus for this great escape? The brilliance known as "The Honorable Ones" on Star Wars: Rebels. "The Legend of the Lasat" was almost enough to pull us out, though. In fact, we basically did a mini Reaction Corps on episode #27: Happabore Backwash, complete with a music cue and everything.

Anyway, since it had been a while, we first did a quick re-cap of season 2 so far. Then we dove right into the intricacies of The Honorable Ones.

We talk about the construction modules around Geonosis and how they bear a striking resemblance to Ralph McQuarrie's concept art for the Death Star(s) II. Check out the show guide on our website to see the images: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2016/03/01/reaction-corps-rebels-the-honorable-ones/
As we discuss the episode, questions arise:

How did the Empire know the Rebels were coming?

Just how common is the word "sleemo" in that galaxy far, far away?

Why doesn't the Geonosian queen from the Vader comic show up on their bio scans?

Was it weird to see Kallus and Zeb just sitting there talking to each other? Did it make sense?

It's true that Zeb and Kallus are honorable to each other and themselves, but what about the factions they belong to? Is Zeb honoring his Rebel friends when he doesn't take Kallus into custody? Does Kallus honor his vow to serve the Empire when he doesn't kill the rebel Zeb?

This personal reconciliation between enemies could have drastic effects down the road. What will happen the next time Zeb and Kallus meet? What will happen if their respective factions find out what they did (or didn't do, in this case)? But on the positive side, could Kallus become an informant on the Empire? Could he join the Rebels?

Why does Admiral Constantine disregard Kallus at the end? What will his life in the Empire be like now? Why does he keep the meteorite?

Final question: Could Kallus and Zeb both leave their factions and have their own odd couple adventures?

He’s a neat freak who’s a stickler for the rules. He’s a shedding Lasat who likes to put his feet up. Coming this fall to ABC Family, it's Imp and the Lasat.

Only five more episodes left in season 2!

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Children of the Force #28 - Tell that to Candycub

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:59:39 -0600

It’s episode 29 of Children of the Force!

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:35]

Anna finished Lost Stars.She desperately wants a sequel
Liam helped buy a 2nd grade Star Wars math workbook for himself.
We started watching the D-Squad arc of The Clone Wars. The kids thought it waspretty funny.
We talk about not being able to talk about Rogue One.

NEWS [10:05]

We’re getting a The ForceAwakens comic adaptation, written by Chuck Wendig. Anna wants it to follow themovie exactly. I’m hoping it expands the story.
We discuss opening crawls and whether or not Ep. VIII will have one.

CANON NEWS [17:55]

This week’s canon news isabout Poe’s history as a pilot and the state of his family.

JOKE [23:00]

A Liam original: What do youcall a Kanjiclub member that likes baby bears and candy?

Q&A COUNCIL [24:10]

First, we get some commentary and answers from lastweek’s Q&A Council from Nick (who submitted the questions for last week’sepisode). Nick also gives us his theory that Boba Fett will be the main villainfrom Rogue One. We spin the email off into a couple questions for the Council.

1. Will Luke fight in Episode VIII?
2. If you could choose one preexisting Star Wars character to be in Rogue One,who would it be?

STUMP THE LUMP! [33:55]

The kids quiz me: What type of droid is the red droid walking away from MazKanata’s castle as Rey, Finn and Han walk in?

SHOUTOUTS [35:20]

Shout out to Kate (@kamiduu) for the great feedback on Twitter!

OUTRO [36:40]

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Children of the Force #28 - Force Goats

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:19:16 -0600

It’s episode 28! Let’s sing the song of Force Goats! Also, listener feedback, news about Episode VIII, a joke, a quiz, questions and Anna saying something or other about Kanjiklub.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:30]

A very special person gave us a very special Valentine's Day gift, and Liam and I salivated over X-Wing expansions at the mall the other day.

LISTENER FEEDBACK [4:35]

We get a great birthday voicemail from @torpedoted13!

And we read an email from Nick, Sylvia and Sarah from London! They have some greattheories that we discuss, including the Rey-as-reincarnated-Anakin theory andthe Snoke-as-Vader theory.

NEWS [21:25]

Jedi News reports that there might be a Force Friday for Rogue One on September30th.

Anna’s not really excited for Rogue One, but that might change when we see thefirst teaser? We’ll see…

And of course, we got that really cool production teaser for Episode VIII (which we watch a couple times on the show) alongwith announcements about returning and new cast.

CANON NEWS [44:40] 

Starkiller Base is not thatkyber-crystal-rich planet we thought it might be.

JOKE [46:05]

What did Admiral Ackbar say when he went to the bathroom? (No, it’s not whatyou think … or is it?)

Q&A COUNCIL [47:45]

Our questions today come from Nick, Sylvia and Sarah!

-What is your favourite trilogy? Original, prequel or sequel?
-Who do you think Rey's parents are?
-Will Finn die in Episode VIII? (the kids were aghast at this question andemphatically said no, willing their words to be true)

STUMP THE LUMP [54:25]

The kids quiz me: What material is Rey’s sled made out of? I actually (sort of) getit right!

OUTRO [56:10]

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Children of the Force #27 - Happabore Backwash

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:17:11 -0600

It’s episode 27 of Children of the Force! Join us, as we discuss books, news, theories, happabore backwash, GNK names, and more!

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:05]

Weekend X-Wing games are becoming a regular thing in our house. Here’s a time-lapse video of one of the games we played last weekend.

https://youtu.be/3Fpf4VlgzTM

Anna stopped reading Rey’s Survival Guide because she felt that Rey was being too negative.

We’ve all now read the Jedi Academy trilogy and loved it.

We read a great listener email, which includes these theories:
1. Is Kylo Ren a playing a long con on Snoke?
2. Is that Unkar Plutt holding Rey’s hand in her force flashback (aka: forceback)?
3. Is Snoke Darth Palgueis?

We also get into a spoiler-free discussion about two episodes of Rebels, The Protector of Concord Dawn and Legends of the Lasat, including a listen to “Journey Into the Star Cluster,” one of the finest pieces of music Kevin Kiner has written for Rebels or The Clone Wars.

NEWS [25:00]

A description for New Republic: Bloodline! An updated DK Star Wars Character Guide! Lego: The Force Awakens video game!

CANON NEWS [34:10]

This week's canon news is all about BB-8.
Q&A COUNCIL [37:50]

Who is your favorite background character from the seven current movies?
Who is your favorite character in The Empire Strikes Back?

Tangent: It’s not OK that Han didn’t let go of Leia’s hand when she told her to “stop that” twice.

STUMP THE LUMP [46:35]

What’s the name of the GNK droid in The Force Awakens?

SHOUTOUTS [49:00]

@torpedoted13 is consistently awesome on Twitter and always let’s us know when he’s listening. Thanks a ton, Ted.

OUTRO [49:40]
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Children of the Force #26 - The Kids Take Over

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 23:54:28 -0600

It's episode #26 of Children of the Force! My voice was croaky from a stupid cold I was getting over, so I step back and Anna runs the show in my stead.
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STAR WARSY STUFF [1:10]
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Liam has won two out of the last three X-Wing competitions with me. Kid's a natural.
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Liam and I have also been working through the trade paperbacks of the new Marvel comics. So far, we're read Star Wars and Vader. We already read the Leia comic, because we bought that one as it came out. Same with Shattered Empire. Up next: Lando.
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We're also reading through the Jedi Academy books and they're almost done with those (actually, by the time I'm writing this, we already finished them!).
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I finished Before the Awakening and really liked it. Go read it if you haven't already.
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NEWS [2:40]
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Gwendoline Christie has confirmed that she will be reprising her role of Captain Phasma in Episode VIII: Phasma's Revenge.
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CANON NEWS [4:15]
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In order to illustrate our canon news, Anna and I do a dramatic reading of the part of the TFA novelization which directly mentions Vader's "momentary lapse" of judgment, when it comes to not killing Luke. My horrible voice makes a pretty good Snoke, especially when it's pitched down a bit.
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JOKE [7:15]
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What do you call Chewbacca when he has chocolate stuck in his hair?
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STUMP THE LUMP [7:55]
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Liam asks Anna who rides the luggabeast in The Force Awakens.
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OUTRO [9:35]
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Children of the Force #25 - Luke Never Grabs the Lightsaber

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:53:53 -0600

It's episode 25 of Children of the Force. Join us, and together we'll hold out the Skywalker lightsaber as father and son and daughter and listener....

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:10]

I explain why I went to The Force Awakens in (super big) IMAX and left the kids behind for my 4th viewing. Also, we discuss some new thoughts I had upon another viewing:

Reflection of Rey in BB-8’s eye

Kylo Ren ran away from Han before he couldn’t anymore.

Does Kylo already have a new mask, of a sort?

3PO’s golden arm.

Had Luke been crying?
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NEWS [26:50]

The release date for Episode VIII: Luke Never Grabs the Lightsaber has moved seven months further away.

Poe Dameron gets a comic series!

Adventures in Wild Space junior reader series coming out in February.

CANON NEWS [42:10]

Wait, there’s a sacred village on Jakku that worships Hutts? Sign me up!
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JOKE [43:45]

Why does Maz Kanata always have gum in her mouth?
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REVIEW [44:30]

We review A Princess on Lothal, the tenth episode of season 2 of Rebels.

: QUESTION AND ANSWER COUNCIL [48:35]
We finally include The Force Awakens within our ranking of Star Wars movies (rankings subject to change).
Liam asks who our favorite alien character is in The Force Awakens.

OUTRO [54:40]

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Children of the Force #24 - The Rebels Awaken

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:15:54 -0600

It's episode 24 of Children of the Force! Join us as we get into a discussion about, risks, sacrifice, droid rights and (what else) the pronunciation of Jakku. There's also a huge chunk in the middle of the episode where we watch and give our reactions to the trailer for the second half of Rebels' second season. : Join us, and together we will mosey on through this episode as father and son and daughter and listener...
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0:50 – How has our month with The Force Awakens been?

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2:20 – Risk-taking and The Force Awakens. Would George Lucas have taken more or less risks with the story? Or would the risks just be different?
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5:40 – Has Star Wars changed thematically? Is there more grey in the black and white? Is there realism-creep?

6:40 – Han’s sacrifice. Was it a sacrifice? Can it accurately be called that?

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8:30 – Our reaction to the trailer for the second half of Rebels' second season.

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21:00 – Epic droid rights tangent.

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JOKE [36:45] – Knock, knock. Who’s there? Jack. Jack who?

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STUMP THE LUMP [37:50] - The kids ask, “Where on Jakku does Finn and Poe land?” Spoiler alert: I totally get this one.

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OUTRO - 39:40

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Children of the Force #23 - Rey. Rey. Rey.

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:16:41 -0600

It's episode 23 of Children of the Force!

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:30]

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Maz Kanata has SMALL eyes.
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Proud papa moment: Liam beat me in Battlefront for the first time.
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Anna made a Star Wars fortune teller.
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NEWS [9:00]

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We talk about the reveal of Stormtropper FN-2199: http://www.starwars.com/news/meet-fn-2199-a-k-a-tr-8r-the-stormtrooper-behind-the-meme
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There’s a petition to bring George Lucas back for Episode IX. It’s a nice thought, but it ain’t going to happen. But this leads to a discussion of whether or not The Force Awakens and Rebels are missing anything since they’re missing The Maker.
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Hasbro keeps putting the “bro” in Hasbro. The kids’ righteous indignation is right on target. Hasbro needs to do better. Disney needs to demand better. J.J. Abrams agrees: http://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/09/jj-abrams-star-wars-force-awakens-rey-toys
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CANON NEWS [25:15]

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Let’s talk about Jakku and Hosnian Prime. And let’s talk about Starkiller Base, chosen by the First Order for it’s unique energy-transmitting crystalline deposits.
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JOKE [33:05]

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What kind of instrument does Kylo Ren play in his band?
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QUESTION & ANSWER COUNCIL [34:15]

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What do you think is the funniest line from The Force Awakens?
What’s your favorite planet in The Force Awakens?
Who is your favorite character in The Force Awakens? (Hint, the title of this podcast is our three answers to that one.)
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STUMP THE LUMP [40:10]

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The kids ask me, what’s the name of the blaster that Han gave Rey? I fail miserably.
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SHOUTOUT [43:55]
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Shoutout to Star Wars 7x7 and Who Shot First, podcasts who’ve been doing quizzes from day one.
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OUTRO [45:05]

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Children of the Force #22 - Star Wars is Everywhere. Snoke is Everyone.

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:58:23 -0600

It's episode 22 of Children of the Force!
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STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]
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The kids talk about Star Wars gifts they gave and received for Christmas and spending a Star Wars Christmas with my parents, siblings, in-laws and all the nieces and nephews.
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The bulk of my parents' kids and grandkids went to a day-after-Christmas viewing of The Force Awakens.
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We've been reading Percy Jackson, which caused me to wonder if Snoke is analogous to a Titan of Greek mythology. Maybe? Probably not?
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NEWS [16:15]
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The Force Awakens is making a lot of money. People like it.
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Rebels is coming. Not sure when, but I saw this from Making Star Wars a few days after the recording of this episode.
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CANON NEWS [26:50]
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What is the state of the Star Wars galaxy before and during the events of The Force Awakens?

JOKE [39:35]

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What did Qui-Gon's Force ghost say to Obi-Wan's Force ghost when that horrible thing happened in The Force Awakens?
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QUESTION & ANSWER COUNCIL [40:25]
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We have a couple great guest questions on this episode.
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@TorpedoTed13 asks, are we going to see Boba Fett in the sequel trilogy?
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Mark Leonard of the Ictus Marketing podcast asks what we feel is the best viewing order for Episodes I-VI.

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And finally, we have a round of opinion on Rey's parentage.
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WHAT THE KIDS ARE SAYING [52:05]
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Both Anna and Liam are floored (in the best way possible) by how many people are talking about Star Wars. Liam's classmates are spoiling the heck out of The Force Awakens. He tries to stop them. Anna's friends are coming around to Star Wars which is helping her to further embrace the fact that she's a Star Wars geek.
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STUMP THE LUMP [57:10]
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The kids quiz me in the inaugural "Stump the Lump" segment. The stumper for the day is: What is the name of the weapon wielded by the Stormtrooper who fights a lightsaber-wielding Finn on Takodana?
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OUTRO [1:01:00]
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Children of the Force #21 - The Force Awakens

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:03:33 -0600

In episode 21 we talk all things The Force Awakens. If you haven't watched the movie yet, you probably don't want to listen to this episode. Because we talk about it. In all of its glory.
I also mention that MPR story which featured our podcast. You can read/listen to that here: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/12/16/star-wars-fans-family
And check out our blog post with photos from opening night! http://childrenoftheforce.com/2015/12/21/the-force-awakens-opening-night-photos/
Thanks for listening!

Children of the Force #20 - Pre-TFA Question and Answer Council Extravaganza!

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:57:06 -0600

It's here. The 20th regular episode of Children of the Force!

In this episode we talk to a bunch of people about what they think they might see in The Force Awakens (in addition to great Star Wars analysis and a question about Star Wars Lego!

We talked with Chris from Star Wars Kidscast. Here are the ways to follow Chris online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarWarsKidscast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWKidscast
Blog: http://starwarskidscast.blogspot.com

We talked with my friend Jeff, who does some amazing G.I. Joe action figure photography on his Instagram. He also does a bit of Star Wars stuff on there. Anyway, check it out: http://www.instagram.com/gi_joe_fan/

We talked with Jared Jones, The Nicest Person in the Star Wars Fandom. He's active in fandom in all these ways:
Twitter: @joaquinslowly
He can be heard on the following podcasts:
The Greatest Star Wars Podcast In The World
This Is Madness
Kessel Run Radio
And he does art for makingstarwars.net and their podcast, Now This is Podcasting

Instead of breaking down all the conversations (because there are two hours of conversations, and it's better listened to than read) I'm just going to list all the questions that are asked in the episode. In order.

--Do you think there will be a force ghost in TFA? If so, who do you think it will be?
--Will the Millennium Falcon survive TFA?
--Will we see a new color of lightsaber in TFA?
--Which Jedi will make a ghostly appearance in TFA?
--Which planet does Luke live on now?
--Is Kylo Ren Han and Leia's kid?
--Are Rey and Kylo actually Jaina and Jacen Solo?
--Are there Jedi in hiding?
--How are we going to keep our mouths shut after seeing the TFA in order to not spoil friends and family?
--Will there be a Yoda-like character in TFA?
--What's Luke been up to since Return of the Jedi?
--What, other than a hand/arm could be removed by a lightsaber in TFA?

But there's so much more going on in this episode besides questions and answers. The tangents are epic and could fill a podcast themselves.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or anywhere else you listen to the podcast. Thanks!

Oh, and at the two hour mark, we do a shoutout to Roqoo Depot, who has reviewed our podcast a couple times now on their Podcasts in Review posts. Check them out!

Thanks for listening!

Children of the Force #19 - Rated F for Fun

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:01:15 -0600

It’s episode 19 of Children of the Force! We discuss video game & movie ratings and why they’re ridiculously arbitrary and don’t really apply to Anna and Liam.

As always, remember to check out our website (www.childrenoftheforce.com) for a more thorough show guide. And thanks for listening!

STAR WARSY STUFF [0:45]

We have Battlefront! It’s rate T for Teen, so I explain the decision to let the kids play it and we talk for quite a while about playing violent video games and why it’s probably not something to freak out over.

NEWS [10:20]

We discuss J.J. Abrams’ big “THIS” reveal on Jimmy Kimmel, news of The Force Awakens' PG-13 rating, and the renewal of Rebels for a season 3!

CANON NEWS [21:45]

Maz Kanata’s castle is sure to be a place full of wonders. In canon news this week, we learn some basics about it via the short story, The Face of Evil.

REVIEW [28:50]

Three-word reviews of Battlefront!

QUESTION & ANSWER COUNCIL [30:50]

No Q&A Council this week, but instead we talk about our next episode, Children of the Force’s Pre-TFA Q&A Council Extravaganza! See this post on our website to learn more about it and to join in: http://childrenoftheforce.com/2015/11/30/children-of-the-forces-pre-tfa-qa-council/

WHAT ARE THE KIDS SAYING? [34:50]

In a new semi-regular segment, I ask the kids what other kids are saying about Star Wars at school. I love getting out of our own little family-bubble of Star Wars and hearing how other kids are experiencing this thing we know and love.

SHOUTOUTS [39:30]

We shout out to the nice folks who have already submitted questions or said they would (at the time of the recording).

OUTRO/OUTTAKES [41:00]

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Children of the Force #18 - The First of the Orders

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:40:19 -0600

It's episode 18 of Children of the Force!
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Join us and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener…

And as always, check out the episode guide on our website, which gives you photos, links and way more than these show notes.

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STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00]
We start off the podcast talking about the reaction to our last episode. I correct a few things and read some reactions. Go back and listen to Story Time With Jedi Master Daddy if you haven’t heard it yet. Or listen to it while you’re waiting in line for The Force Awakens!
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Physical tickets to The Force Awakens are in our hands!
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NEWS [12:35]

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We discuss even more upcoming books, including The Force Awakens novelization, the two Aftermath sequels, and New Republic: Bloodline.
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We also talk quite a bit about the upcoming comic series Obi Wan and Anakin. Do we need more prequel-era stories? The kids say yes! Does everything have to tie into everything else? This kids say … not so much.
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CANON NEWS [30:35]
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How does Darth Vader discover the name of the Rebel pilot who blew up the first Death Star? Find out in CANON NEWS!
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JOKE [35:20]
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Where does Boss Nass keep his peanut butter peanut butter?
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QUESTION AND ANSWER COUNCIL [36:20]
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1. Did Darth Vader know that the Clone Wars were orchestrated by Palpatine in order to exterminate the Jedi? Did Palpatine ever tell Vader? Did Vader ever figure it out?
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2. Who is your favorite The Force Awakens character so far?
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3. What is your favorite The Force Awakens planet so far?
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WHAT THE KIDS ARE SAYING [49:40] Anna drops a bombshell. She knows kids at school (9-year-olds, mind you) who say that Disney is going to ruin Star Wars.
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THEORY RE: FIRST ORDER [53:50] And finally, I drop a speculation on the origin of the First Order name. :

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Children of the Force #17 - The Star Wars Lines Special

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:06:50 -0600

A month out from The Force Awakens, I reminisce about going to the prequels on their opening nights. Most of the story focuses on the line for The Phantom Menace and how I was among the first in the world to see the opening ten minutes of TPM twice. : Star Warsy Stuff: 0:50
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But first, we quickly talk about a bit of Star Warsy stuff. And we discuss what we might do while we wait in line for The Force Awakens and how we need to keep our yaps shut when we leave the theater so as not to spoil the movie for those waiting in line for the next show.
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Story Time: 9:25 : I hope you enjoy this story. It's not amazing or particularly ground-breaking or unique, but it was super fun to tell the kids. And I had fun editing it. I even used a needle scratch sound effect, the audio equivalent of a star-wipe. Fancy. :
Outro: 37:00 :

We go out on a decent note. And a quick blurb about #WheresRey.

As I told and edited the story, I felt a bit like I was ripping off Bobby Roberts' Full of Sith special, Last Gasp, which is a great audio essay on Star Wars fandom and how The Force Awakens will change it. So go listen to that after you listen to this. Here it is: http://fullofsith.com/archives/1534

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Children of the Force #16 - Coding, Inquisitors, Shattered Empire, etc.

Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:02:53 -0600

In episode 16 of Children of the Force, we talk about coding, Lux Bonteri, new Inquisitors, upcoming short stories, the ills of advertising, amazing advertising, Shattered Empire ... and more!

Follow along with our show guide for this episode at http://childrenoftheforce.com Over there, you'll find photos and links and way more than you see in these little show notes.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:15]

I start off by gushing over this new Star Wars coding tutorial/game.

I'm a newbie when it comes to code, and this was a blast. Oh, and Anna and Liam liked it, too. Liam played after we recorded and really enjoyed creating his own games where thousands of puffer pigs populated the screen and slowed the site to a crawl.

That's my boy.

After a Halloween recap, we discuss the Clone Wars Onderon arc (LuxLives!), and the Rebels episodes, 'Always Two There Are" and 'Brotherhood of the Broken Horn.' But mostly we talk about Inquisitors, because they're so darn interesting.

Also, posters and commercials.

NEWS [32:25]

Short stories announced at New York Comic Con - we rank our excitement for them on a scale of 1 to 10 Yub Nubs.

CANON NEWS [39:30]

Who was the youngest person elected to the Imperial senate?

JOKE [41:55]

Why didn't Anakin know his children were alive?

REVIEW [43:40]

We briefly review the complete Shattered Empire mini comic series, talk about the implications for The Force Awakens and discuss whether or not someone who cannot use the Force would be able to sense the ability to use the Force in others. All this speculation over a little sapling.

SHOUTOUTS [50:20]

This episode we shout out to:
The Greatest Star Wars Podcast in the World (on iTunes and on Twitter {potty mouth warning})
Man vs. Pink's post, How on earth is Star Wars rated U ("suitable for all")?
Nerd of Paradise Podcast (on iTunes and on Twitter)

OUTRO [57:25]

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Children of the Force #15 - Fantasy Flights Games' Kyle Dekker

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:57:45 -0600

In this episode of Children of the Force, we sit down to talk with Fantasy Flight Games' Kyle Dekker, General Manager of the Fantasy Flight Games Center and all-around huge Star Wars fan. : Follow along with our show guide for this episode at http://childrenoftheforce.com Over there, you'll find photos and links and way more than you see in these little show notes, including photos from the Fantasy Flight Games Center. : Check out Fantasy Flight Games' official website here: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com
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CotF Reaction Corps - The Force Awakens trailer

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 23:21:40 -0600

My sleepy kids and I react to and analyze the trailer!
Are the Knights of Ren just male versions of the Nightsisters?
Are Han and Leia reunited, or sharing just another hug in a series of daily hugs?
Is that Maz Kanata's castle or what?
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Children of the Force #14 - The Evil Galactic Underwear

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:55:31 -0600

On episode 14, our neighbor Toby joins us for the show.

Follow along with our show guide for this episode at http://childrenoftheforce.com Over there, you'll find photos and links and way more than you see in these little show notes.

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STAR WARSY STUFF [1:50]
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We've been watching quite a bit of Clone Wars recently. We've powered through the second half of season 4, which means we watched the first Maul arc. We discuss whether or not it’s plausible that Obi Wan would so willingly team up with Ventress. (I find it suspect.)
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Anna reads an exceptionally funny Star Wars Mad Libs that Liam did (which gives this episode it's title)
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Anna has started reading Lost Stars!
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NEWS [13:20]
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We play some catch-up this week. We discuss some of the names of The Force Awakens, per that EW story. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/12/star-wars-force-awakens-character-names
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The Force Awakens soundtrack will be released on the same day as TFA, December 18th. http://www.starwars.com/news/the-star-wars-the-force-awakens-soundtrack-arrives-december-18
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New books also coming out December 18th! http://www.starwars.com/news/a-galaxy-of-star-wars-the-force-awakens-books-coming-december-18-first-look
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Battle of Jakku concept art from the Battlefront website: http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/get-a-first-glimpse-of-the-battle-of-jakku-in-star-wars-battlefront
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Check out the great interactive video on Facebook (doesn’t play in Safari, but works in Chrome): https://www.facebook.com/StarWars/videos/vb.169299103121699/1030579940326940/?type=2&theater

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Tickets for The Force Awakens will probably be going on sale in October, per Bobby Roberts over at the Full of Sith. And maybe, hopefully, the first showing will be around 7:00? Please?
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CANON NEWS [38:40]
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We go through all of the new The Force Awakens starwars.com databank entries. Ton of information in there.
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JOKE [1:00:10]
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What’s the name of the first clone of Obi Wan Kenobi?
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REVIEW [1:02:30]
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Our guest, Toby, reviews Knights of the Old Republic, a game which none of the three of us are all that familiar with. Malgus? Star Forge? What the heck are those?
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Children of the Force #13 - New Kids on the Podcast

Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:52:28 -0600

For episode 13 we're joined by Ella, Greta and Nils, friends of ours who love (and love to talk about) Star Wars! :: Follow along with our show guide for this episode at http://childrenoftheforce.com Over there, you'll find photos and links and way more than you see in these little show notes. :: The kids all mainlined Rebels season 1 over the Labor Day weekend. Also, what does Rebels foretell for Star Wars at large? :: Star Wars merch is everywhere. I recount a glorious Saturday of looking at toys. :: We distill the news down into a couple stories. We look at that trailer teaser and talk about how it's extremely likely that Finn is a force user. A new C-3PO comic is on it's way. And The Force Awakens will be out a day or two (depending on what country you're talking about) before it's here in the US! :: What's Leia's title in The Force Awakens? :: What did Darth Vader say to Luke when he needed help? :: Ella, Greta and Nils tell me all about the Jedi Academy books. :: And finally, the kids come up with some awesome thinkers for our Question and Answer Council. :: Connect with us, you will...:Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce

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Children of the Force #12 - So. Much. News. EW and D23

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:01:32 -0600

In episode 12 of Children of the Force, we discuss the news that dropped over the last week or so, including all the goodies in Entertainment Weekly and everything that came out of the Disney convention, D23.

Follow along with our show guide for this episode at http://childrenoftheforce.com Over there, you'll find photos and links and way more than you see in these little show notes.

Colin Trevorrow is directing Episode VIII. What does this mean for dewbacks everywhere? Just kidding. We don’t ask that question.

The kids freak out (in the best way) over the new Drew Struzan poster for The Force Awakens. But not so much over the new photo from Rogue One.

Could someone else be in that TIE that Finn’s running away from?

If a ship has been replaced, piece by piece, is it still the same ship you started with? Is there a way to do it so gradually that no one notices?

Liam’s theory: The Knights of Ren are good guys and Kylo Ren betrayed them.

Join us and together we will speculate wildly as Father and Son and Daughter and Listener….

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Children of the Force #11 - Star Wars Prequel Appreciation / Two New Seconds of Star Wars

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:02:42 -0600

It’s episode 11 of Children of the Force!

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:45]

The kids and I discuss Star Wars Prequel Appreciation Week. I get on my prequel soapbox.

Click this hashtag here to see a ton of prequel appreciation: #SWPAW

And don't forget (like I've been doing all week) that this week is The Clone Wars Appreciation Week. #SWTCWAW

NEWS [10:15]

We talk about that Korean TV spot for The Force Awakens. Also, the Star Wars saga is being released on Blu-ray again. Liam notices that two of the Blu-ray covers are not like the others. One isn’t a main character. The other isn’t a bad guy!

CANON NEWS [20:45]

Yellow! It's a lightsaber color!

JOKE [23:30]

Knock Knock. Who’s there? Tattoo. Tattoo who?

QUESTION & ANSWER COUNCIL [24:15]

If you could introduce any lightsaber color into canon, what color would it be?

What was your favorite day of Star Wars Prequels Appreciation Week?

What’s your favorite vehicle in the Star Wars prequels?

Links:

Check out that Korean TFA spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff__M4-DU0Q

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Children of the Force #10 - Shoot that Rodian

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:55:46 -0600

It's episode 10 of Children of the Force! We discuss that Aftermath excerpt. We also do a live reaction to the San Diego ComicCon behind the scenes video where we talk about motion-capture puppetry, practical effects, explosions, aliens and all manner of Star Warsiness.
If there are two suns on Jakku, the second one WILL NOT BE a practical effect.
We review the final issue of the Princess Leia comic.
Liam wants us to buy the Lando miniseries because “Lando’s awesome and good at shooting and stuff.” To which Anna sighs and I laugh.
Oh, and we sing a star wars parody song about shooting Greedo to the tune of On the Road Again.
Join us, and together we will talk about Star Wars for more than an hour as father and son and daughter and listener!
Links:
Aftermath excerpt Star Wars Essential Atlas The Phantom Menace quiz Terry Dodson drawing Leia at ComicCon Connect with us, you will...Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForceTwitter: @forcechildrenFacebook: Children of the ForceEmail: forcechildren@gmail.comWebsite: www.childrenoftheforce.com

Children of the Force #9 - Solo, TFA, Droid Tales... and cousins!

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:56:51 -0600

Episode 9 of Children of the Force brings us news of a Han Solo Anthology film, a bunch of other awesome things like the updated Clone Wars chronology, a new Star Wars app, San Diego Comic Con goodness, and a whole Dagobah swamp's worth of other goodies.
A joke about Luke on the playground.
A review of episode 1 of the Lego Star Wars show, Droid Tales.
Plus, in the second half of the episode [at 32:30, to be exact], we sit down with some of the kids' cousins for a bit of news, the Comic-Con behind-the-scenes reel, and a very special (and meandering, busy, loud) Question and Answer Council.
Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and cousins!
Links: Updated Clone Wars ChronologyClone Wars Ahsoka/Trandoshan/Chewbacca Arc episode 1 and 2. Han Solo Anthology story on starwars.com Shattered Empire issue #1 cover art and summary on PREVIEWSworld The Force Awakens San Diego Comic-Con behind the scenes video
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CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: S1 / Siege of Lothal

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 23:18:56 -0600

Season 1 of Rebels was an amazing thing, so for the first half of this Reaction Corps episode, we talk about it.
At the 44 minute mark, we begin our reaction to and review of Siege of Lothal, the 1-hour TV movie premiere of season 2.
Join us, and together we will find out just how good a star pilot Anakin/Vader was as father and son and daughter and listener!

Children of the Force #8 - Chrisopher Lee and Snoke and Uprising, oh my!

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:37:42 -0600

Episode 8 of Children of the Force heralds a return to form and the start of summer (related, those are)! We discuss the Star Warsy stuff we've been up to lately, talk about the great Christopher Lee, the reveal of Andy Serkis' name in The Force Awakens and discuss the upcoming video game Star Wars: Uprising.
In our Canon News segment, we talk about the recently revealed fact that there are "horror holos" in the Star Wars galaxy, per the Star Wars Insider short story, Rebel Bluff.

I tell a joke.
We review issue 3 and 4 of the Princess Leia comic, and we go a round in the Question and Answer Council.
Join us, and together we'll have a bunch of laughs as Father and Son and Daughter and Listener.
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CotF Reaction Corps - Clone Wars: Overlords

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:59:09 -0600

We had good intentions to cover the whole Mortis arc in this episode, but there was just so darn much to talk about! So instead, you get us reviewing and reacting to the first episode of the Mortis trilogy, Overlords.
Is the Son the Inquisitor? Is the Daughter so selfless that she's just annoying? Was the Father a "chosen one" thousands of years ago? Is there a Mother?
We attempt to untangle the web of Mortis, discuss what the Legends continuity did with it in regards to the Mother (or the lack thereof), talk about what this episode means for Ahsoka's future, and discuss Qui-Gon as a Force spirit.
Join us, and together we will de-ignite lightsabers with our hands as Father, Son, Daughter and Listener!
Links:
Clone Wars in chronological order, via starwars.com
Mortis databank entry on starwars.com (with links to related people and places)
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Children of the Force #7 - A New Mini-Cast

Mon, 18 May 2015 19:40:42 -0600

Episode 7 of Children of the Force is the first of what is sure to be many mini-casts. Today, we defenestrate the format and bring you a couple short segments instead.
First, Anna opens a pack of Topps Rebels trading cards and she and Liam make their first ever trade. It's epic.
Second, Al has some fun comparing the song "Flight to Neverland" from Hook to "Across the Stars" from Attack of the Clones.
Join us, and together we'll have fun in our little corner of the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.
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Children of the Force #6 - Star Wars Day Spectacular!

Mon, 04 May 2015 22:09:55 -0600

In this episode, we pull back the curtain and record a single take with no editing. It’s a Meandering Star Wars Day Spectacular! We talk about more Celebration stuff, the new Vanity Fair photos from The Force Awakens, Anna’s reading of Attack of the Clones, we ask you to submit a joke, and we give names to some of the ruffians from Maz Kanata’s castle.

We also get a voicemail from Star Wars Kidscast’s very own Chris!

LINKS

The Roqoo Depot guide to Celebration Anaheim Livestream

The Running of the Willrow Hoods
And check this out for further explanation: http://www.dailydot.com/geek/running-of-the-hoods-star-wars-celebration/

Jeffrey Brown interview and drawing demonstration

Star Wars Kidscast
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CotF Reaction Corps - Clone Wars: Nightsisters / Monster / Witches of the Mist

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:05:37 -0600

In this episode of Reaction Corps, we review and analyze and oldie but a goodie, the Nightsisters arc from season 3 of The Clone Wars. It's a pretty spooky arc with quite a bit of horrible things occurring, and ... well ... witches and Sith. What do you expect, right?
Do you root for or against Ventress? Feel sorry for her? I think all of us did all three at different points in the arc.
We also have a fun time discussing the similarities and differences between Sith and Jedi training.

Join us, and together we will engorge our muscles using Magick as father and son and daughter and listener!
Links:
Clone Wars in chronological order, via starwars.com
Nightsisters databank entry on starwars.com (with links to related people and places)
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Children of the Force #5 - The Post-Celebration Feels

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:42:15 -0600

In this episode of Children of the Force, we have a special report from Celebration courtesy of Kate from the Who Wars podcast. We also run down our reactions to some (but not all, because that would be impossible) of the news from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.
Follow Kate @kamiduu and be sure to check out Who Wars and her blog kateswhatever.wordpress.com

We also have further reactions to the new The Force Awakens teaser. Liam and Al present their theory of Darth Vader's mask's role in The Force Awakens. The short version: Psychometry.
We forgo a review and the Question & Answer Council this episode, but we do have a groan-worthy joke!
Finally, the kids again beg you all to leave us a voicemail.
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CotF Reaction Corps - The Force Awakens 2nd teaser trailer

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 22:20:59 -0600

It's a super-special Reaction Corps, as the Children of the Force enthusiastically react to the 2nd teaser trailer for The Force Awakens! This was recorded in the afternoon on Thursday, April 16th, so we were fresh off viewing it and hadn't read any of the other information that's out there now like the fact that the battle of Jakku took place shortly after Endor and that the bad guys are called The First Order and not the Empire, and the good guys are called the Resistance and not the Rebellion.
Anyway, enjoy our reaction! And if you want to see the kids' reaction instead of just listening to them, check out this video.
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Children of the Force #4 - Celebrating Vicariously

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 22:17:46 -0600

On episode #4 of Children of the Force, we lament the fact that we’re not going to Star Wars Celebration this year. But that’s not all! We talk about the Star Warsy stuff we’ve been up to, including … well, basically feeling bad about not going to Celebration. But also feeling happy for everyone who is!

We also discuss the upcoming Journey to the Force Awakens books in detail and freak out about the possibility of J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy presenting a trailer for The Force Awakens at Celebration.

This episode also includes an enthusiastic review of issue #1 of Kanan: The Last Padawan. In the episode, I mention that there are some panels from this comic up at starwars.com. Here’s the link for those: http://www.starwars.com/news/kanan-the-last-padawan-1-exclusive-5-page-preview

And of course, a joke is told and questions are asked.

And Liam utters this sentence: “I got real trading cards, not just trading cards on a phone or a device.”

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Children of the Force #3

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:52:50 -0600

In episode 3 of Children of the Force, we talk about the Star Warsy things we’ve been doing these days. We talk about the Clone Wars Ziro the Hutt arc, which then leads to discussion of the new Ventress/Vos book, Dark Disciple.

In the news, Anna laughs way too loud when hearing that Harrison Ford broke his ankle back in June. And we discuss that incident while talking about Ford’s recent crash landing. We also discuss the new lesbian character in the upcoming novel, Lords of the Sith, and how inclusion is a good thing. We also talk about the author of that book and discuss the essay The Death of the Author (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_the_Author) by Roland Barthes and how it can be applied in this situation.

Oh, and Mark Hammil wants you to go to Free Comic Book Day!

https://youtu.be/FO9RYAzu7bs

Check out Free Comic Book Day here: http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/992

We also do the Canon News, a Joke, review Marvel's Princess Leia #1 and #2 and welcome guest Annie Stoll to the Question & Answer Council!

Join us, and together we will dismantle the patriarchy as father and son and daughter and listener!

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Children of the Force #2 - Annie Stoll

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:26:41 -0600

In episode #2 of Children of the Force, we forgo our usual format to bring you an interview with the fantastic artist Annie Stoll, illustrator of the new book “Star Wars Rebels: Sabine My Rebel Sketchbook.” Annie talks about her personal art history, tips and tricks for making your own Rebels-inspired street art (in your backyard on a box, of course!), Sabine, the origins of some of the art in the book, tidbits and behind-the-scenes information about Annie’s beautiful artwork, and more! Join us, and together we will discuss art, Star Wars, and Star Wars art!

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Annie’s webcomic (for teenagers and older): http://www.odecomic.com

1001 Knights: http://onethousandandoneknights.tumblr.com

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CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Fire Across the Galaxy

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:46:29 -0600

In this episode of Reation Corps, first we speculate for a few minutes on what we’ll see in Fire Across the Galaxy, then we discuss this epic episode in detail. How about that Fulcrum reveal? The Inquisitor? Vader? What does this mean for season 2? Also, we go off on tangents about force nexuses, the horrors of real-world war vs. the awesomeness of Star Wars war, and the finer points of death in Star Wars.

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Children of the Force #1

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:22:54 -0600

On episode #1 of Children of the Force we introduce ourselves, discuss action figure gender imbalance, review the read-a-long book Ezra’s Wookie Rescue, and discuss Sith and Ewoks in the Question & Answer Council. Children of the Force: It may not sound like much, but it's got it where it counts.

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Video of the Chewbacca Furby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fyxp3ubcD4

Representation of Leia, Padmé, and Ahsoka in Star Wars Action Figures by Amy Ratcliffe:http://www.geekwithcurves.com/2014/02/representation-of-leia-padme-and-ahsoka.html

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CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Rebel Resolve

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:37:45 -0600

This week on Reaction Corps, Anna, Liam and I analyze and react to the second-to-last episode of season one of Rebels, Rebel Resolve. We discuss what it means to call yourself a Jedi during the dark times era, ramifications for disobeying Fulcrum (and just who is Fulcrum, anyway?), and what it means to say that Mustafar is the place Jedi go to die (and who else might be there?). Join us, and together we can have fun in our small corner of the podcasting galaxy!
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CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Call to Action

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:19:37 -0600

In our first Reaction Corps, the kids and I enthusiastically react to the Rebels episode, Call to Action.

Children of the Force #0

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:06:35 -0600

In Episode #0 of Children of the Force, Al and his kids do a rundown of the show outline while still having tons of fun. We discuss the names that have been revealed for some of the "The Force Awakens" characters, tell a knock knock joke, and review the first half of the first issue of Marvel's new Star Wars comic. We also discuss our favorite movies, planets and bounty hunters in the Question & Answer Council. It's an all-ages geek out session about all things Star Wars!