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Children of the Force is a podcast about Star Wars by one adult and his two kids. We discuss news, do reviews, tell jokes and have discussions about all things Star Wars.
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Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
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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Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Wednesday Aug 01, 2018
Wednesday Aug 01, 2018
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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Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
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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Thursday Jun 21, 2018
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
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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Saturday May 26, 2018
Saturday May 26, 2018
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!
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!
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Tuesday May 22, 2018
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!
More info about Celebration here: http://www.starwarscelebration.com
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Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Thursday May 17, 2018
Thursday May 17, 2018
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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Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Thursday May 10, 2018
Thursday May 10, 2018
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]
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!
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
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]
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
Twitter: @forcechildren
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Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
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]
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
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Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!