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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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Tuesday Jan 16, 2018
Tuesday Jan 16, 2018
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.
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
Twitter: @forcechildren
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Email: forcechildren@gmail.com
Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com
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Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Tuesday Jan 09, 2018
Tuesday Jan 09, 2018
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]
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 Dec 19, 2017
Tuesday Dec 19, 2017
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]
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!
Friday Dec 15, 2017
Friday Dec 15, 2017
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!
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
Twitter: @forcechildren
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Email: forcechildren@gmail.com
Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com
Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce
Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
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]
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
Twitter: @forcechildren
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Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com
Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce
Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
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]
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
Twitter: @forcechildren
Facebook: Children of the Force
Email: forcechildren@gmail.com
Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com
Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce
Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
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]
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
Twitter: @forcechildren
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Email: forcechildren@gmail.com
Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com
Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce
Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
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]
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
Twitter: @forcechildren
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Email: forcechildren@gmail.com
Website: www.childrenoftheforce.com
Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce
Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!
Monday Oct 30, 2017
Monday Oct 30, 2017
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]
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 Oct 25, 2017
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
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]
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce
Twitter: @forcechildren
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Email: forcechildren@gmail.com
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Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!