Best Original Concept Cast Podcasts (2025)

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Star Wars Fans Speak Out 2:24:38

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As is our tradition, we dedicate ample time to listener feedback on the final RFR before Thanksgiving. It's our way of turning the spotlight onto our audience to say "thanks" for being so loyal and supportive. From your comments about new releases like Star Wars Visions to thoughts on The Original Trilogy, we love hearing from you. Is Obi-Wan the g…

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The Rise and Fall of Star Wars Insider Magazine 2:27:01

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Earlier this week, it was announced that the long-running Star Wars Insider magazine will be releasing its final issue in early 2026. We look back at it's legacy and impact with founder Dan Madsen, who joins us In The Cantina to share behind-the-scenes stories about the early days of the magazine, his favorite memories of interviewing George Lucas,…

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Tales from The Star Wars Original Trilogy with ILM's Stuart Ziff 2:02:58

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As Star Wars was being developed back in the mid-70s, the maverick special effects crew at ILM were pioneering new filmmaking technologies in often unconventional ways. In the early days, machinist Stuart Ziff found himself thrust into the action on day one. In the years that followed, Stuart used his skills in a variety of ways at ILM including wo…

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Ben Solo Film Fallout and All-New Star Wars Rumors 2:12:56

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More info has emerged regarding Adam Driver's rejected script for "The Hunt for Ben Solo" and we take a look at all the newest details, including more fan reaction. With The Mandalorian and Grogu hitting theaters next year, we review the latest production updates along with interview highlights from stars Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver. Pl…

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Adam Driver's "The Hunt For Ben Solo" Shot Down By Disney 2:20:37

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In an interview this week, Oscar-nominated actor Adam Driver revealed that he, along with Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh developed a script for a new Star Wars movie called "The Hunt For Ben Solo", which was ultimately rejected by Disney's top brass. So what gives? We look at every angle of this story to break it all down, along with list…

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Analyzing the Original Star Wars Screenplay 2:10:51

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The legendary book "Star Wars: The Annotated Screenplays" features the complete shooting scripts for all three of the Original Trilogy films, along with notations revealing information about how each scene evolved throughout George Lucas's writing process, from the rough draft to the final revised fourth script. The book also included new interview…

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Inside Ahsoka with Ashley Eckstein 2:08:32

1M ago2:08:32

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Ashley Eckstein is back on RFR! As the voice of Ahsoka Tano, Ashley developed the character from the ground up alongside George Lucas himself. We dig deep into the evolution of Ahsoka from The Clone Wars to Rebels and Ashley bravely opens up about being denied the opportunity to bring the character to life in live-action. In this must-hear conversa…

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER | Plot Rumors & Surprise Cameos 2:19:18

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With STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER currently in front of cameras, the rumor mill is heating up with potential info about the plot of the film, the characters and more. Is it possible we will see Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker appear in Starfighter? We've heard all the rumors and we break them all down. With STAR WARS: VISIONS season three debuting later thi…

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THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU | First Trailer Review 2:21:42

2M ago2:21:42

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Join us for a full breakdown and analysis of the brand new Mandalorian & Grogu trailer and key art. We're going frame-by-frame to uncover hidden details, big reveals, and everything you need to know. Following our breakdown, we opened the phone lines for listener feedback conversation featuring your thoughts, reactions, predictions and theories abo…

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER | Our First Look 2:06:27

2M ago2:06:27

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER is coming to theaters in 2027 and is currently in front of cameras as we speak, and this week, fans were surprised by the first image from location was shared online by director Shawn Levy. We look closely at the photo for insight and clues about the upcoming Ryan Gosling film. We're still recovering from RFR at Rancho Obi-Wa…

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RFR Live from Rancho Obi-Wan 2025 1:53:20

2M ago1:53:20

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An event years in the making finally happened last weekend as Rebel Force Radio descended upon Steve Sansweet's Rancho Obi-Wan, the Guinness Book of World Records largest Star Wars memorabilia collection, for a live podcast fundraiser with an audience of the greatest Star Wars fans in the galaxy. Join us, Steve, Anne Neumann, Billy Mac, Baby Belush…

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"Lucas Wars" and The Making of Star Wars 1:52:50

3M ago1:52:50

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LUCAS WARS is a new graphic novel that showcases George Lucas's rise from auteur filmmaker to Star Wars superstar as it goes behind-the-scenes of the original Star Wars film. Lucas Wars writer Laurent Hopman joins us In The Cantina to provide insight into his amazing illustrated story. But did George Lucas actually read it? You need to listen to fi…

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Casting Revealed 1:55:25

3M ago1:55:25

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Cruising into theaters in 2027, STAR WARS STARFIGHTER is gearing up for production and this week, the official casting was finally revealed. We look at the roster of actors to be featured and speculate what impact their roles will have on the story. Clean up in Aisle 66! We're focusing on Star Wars in the grocery stores past and present. We have in…

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Ewan vs Hayden | Star Wars Prequel Reunion 1:57:20

3M ago1:57:20

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Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen came together onstage at Fan Expo Chicago for a full-blown Star Wars prequel reunion. Both actors were interviewed about their experiences shooting the trilogy along with behind-the-scenes stories and we got the highlights. Simon Kinberg recently discussed his excitement for his upcoming Star Wars trilogy and we…

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Cara Dune Lives? 2:02:47

3M ago2:02:47

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Gina Carano's lawsuit vs Disney has reached a settlement, so we react to the news and consider the possibility of the return of her character Cara Dune to STAR WARS. We go into the RFR Sound Lab to examine the tortured Gonk droid from Jabba's Palace in RETURN OF THE JEDI and listener feedback has us considering the loopholes and inconsistencies sur…

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Star Wars Curmudgeons 1:50:55

3M ago1:50:55

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Cur·mudg·eon [kərˈməj(ə)n] noun a bad-tempered person, especially an old one. We celebrate two legendary curmudgeons who brought the characters of Han Solo and Qui Gon Jinn to life: Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson. Both have been on the interview circuit lately, both have been looking back at their Star Wars careers, and both are sometimes grateful a…

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George Lucas Conquers San Diego Comic Con 2:00:57

4M ago2:00:57

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Last weekend, George Lucas made his first ever SDCC appearance to promote the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, opening next year in L.A. We have all the highlights of not only what went down in the Lucas panel, but the latest collecting news coming from Hasbro Star Wars and more. As for the future of Star Wars films, we look closely at all of the inf…

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Brendan Wayne: The Man Behind The Mandalorian Mask 2:00:59

4M ago2:00:59

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The actor wearing Din Djarin's helmet is not always Pedro Pascal. In fact, most of the time it's Brendan Wayne, grandson of the legendary John Wayne. Making his RFR debut, Brendan Wayne joins us In The Cantina to talk about his experiences on the set of THE MANDALORIAN, his life as an actor and the connection he feels with his famous grandfather's …

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Luke Skywalker and The Man of Steel 2:11:45

4M ago2:11:45

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We present a spoiler-free review of the box office hit SUPERMAN through the lens of a Star Wars superfan, and we shine the spotlight on recent comments from Mark Hamill who discusses his struggles with the depiction of Luke Skywalker in THE LAST JEDI while attempting to provide some perspective on his relationship with director Rian Johnson. Plus, …

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AHSOKA Season 2 Concept Art Breakdown 1:55:25

4M ago1:55:25

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We're looking ahead to the future for STAR WARS and, of course, Ahsoka Tano plays a big role. Recently, RFR acquired top-secret concept art images from AHSOKA season two and we go through them all to provide detailed descriptions and observations while looking for clues about the upcoming series. On the animated side of STAR WARS, we speculate abou…

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Michelle Ang: Omega from THE BAD BATCH 2:21:21

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For three seasons, we followed along with The Clone Wars spinoff THE BAD BATCH and all of their adventures. Among the troopers was the young clone Omega, who quickly emerged as one of the most likeable Star Wars characters in a long while. Joining us "In The Cantina" for the very first time is Omega herself, Michelle Ang, who shares stories from be…

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER News and Rumors 2:19:16

5M ago2:19:16

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER will go in front of cameras later this year and we have fresh casting info, rumors and speculation about this upcoming film starring Ryan Gosling. Mark Hamill is on a media tour to promote his new film "The Life Of Chuck" but that doesn't stop interviewers from asking him about his Star Wars history. Mark addresses rumors tha…

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Fanboys in the Forest with Kyle Newman 2:33:40

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You heard our coverage of The Forest Moon Festival 2025 last week, so this week, we're telling you all of the stories. Celebrating the original Endor shooting locations from RETURN OF THE JEDI in the redwoods region, this annual event is not to be missed. Fanboys director Kyle Newman was there as well and he's back on RFR to share his experience. W…

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Live at The Forest Moon Festival 2025 3:50:24

5M ago3:50:24

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RFR made the journey out to the beautiful redwood forests of California for The Forest Moon Festival celebrating the Endor shooting locations from RETURN OF THE JEDI. From Del Norte County to Humboldt County, we were part of a "caravan of courage" traveling up and down the Pacific Northwest to podcast at various event locations. Joining us were ori…

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Life After Andor 2:06:51

6M ago2:06:51

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Now that ANDOR has wrapped up, we aren't quite ready yet to let it go. We scoured the web to collect the best interview highlights featuring Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy, who provides valuable insights into the finished series and gives us a lot to talk about. FORTNITE recently revealed an all-new A.I. powered Darth Vader character that players can…

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ANDOR After Show: Season 2: Episodes 10–12 3:24:58

6M ago3:24:58

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SERIES FINALE! The adventures of Cassian Andor come to an explosive conclusion this week in the fourth and final block of episodes from ANDOR Season 2: "Make it Stop," "Who Else Knows?," and "Jedha, Kyber, Erso." Join us for a lively RFR After Show looking back at these episodes and the entire series now that it has officially wrapped up. As always…

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Andor and The Underworld 2:04:07

7M ago2:04:07

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In the wake of the amazing "Ghorman Massacre" arc from ANDOR season 2, there is still much ground to cover. We have highlights from a fresh interview with Andor writer Dan Gilroy, brother of showrunner Tony Gilroy. Dan provides some quality insight into the characters and the situations they find themselves in. Turning our ears toward ANDOR, we tak…

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ANDOR After Show: Season 2: Episodes 7–9 3:30:50

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The Ghorman Massacre is finally upon us as the you-know-what hits the fan this week on ANDOR. And the fallout is just as intense as Mon Mothma takes an official stand against The Empire putting her life at risk. Meanwhile, Dedra and Syril see their relationship come to a a wicked conclusion. Join us as we look at the second arc of ANDOR Season 2: "…

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From Andor to Endor 2:00:28

7M ago2:00:28

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Our analysis of ANDOR season 2 continues with a collection of recent interview comments from Andor showrunner/writer Tony Gilroy who provides insider info about some of the important story beats thus far. We talk to the folks behind the Forest Moon Festival in California's redwood forests where the Endor scenes for RETURN OF THE JEDI were shot to g…

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ANDOR After Show: Season 2 Episodes 4-6 2:56:25

7M ago2:56:25

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Join us for a lively discussion full of deep dives, hot takes and fresh reactions as we look at the second arc of ANDOR Season 2: "Ever Been to Ghorman?," "I Have Friends Everywhere," and "What a Festive Evening."By Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast

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ANDOR After Show: Season 2: Episodes 1–3 3:19:16

7M ago3:19:16

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The wait is over... ANDOR Season 2 has landed, and Rebel Force Radio is breaking it all down! Join us for the RFR After Show as we dive deep into the first three episodes: "One Year Later," "Sagrona Teema," and "Harvest." We're talking about returning characters, new faces, plot twists, and how this season is charging toward ROGUE ONE and A NEW HOP…

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Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 Review 3:08:48

7M ago3:08:48

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Join us for a special event as we break down all the news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025—from movie and TV show announcements to new games, merch, and more. We're talking all about the big announcements like the upcoming movie STAR WARS STARFIGHTER with Ryan Gosling, the reveal of MAUL: SHADOW LORD, and fresh info about AHSOKA seaso…

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Shawn Levy's STAR WARS Movie Updates and Rumors 2:24:43

7M ago2:24:43

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The next STAR WARS film to come through the pipeline following THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU will apparently be helmed by Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy. We look at some new casting rumors and gather up clues about what this movie will be all about. Back in 1978, the legendary rock band Jefferson Starship performed a song on THE STAR WARS H…

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TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD and Star Wars Animation Rumors 2:13:57

8M ago2:13:57

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In a surprise announcement this week, we learned TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD will be the next STAR WARS animation event, launching this May the Fourth. We review the new trailer shot-by-shot and speculate. Veteran sit-com writer Bruce Villanch just released a new book and it features his recollections of working on the infamous STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIA…

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Mark Hamill, General Grievous, and The Dark Side of The Force 2:26:38

8M ago2:26:38

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This week, we're raiding the RFR Vault to present you with a rare, professional-grade recording of Mark Hamill's full panel from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2008. Coverage from this event is sparce and this is the only opportunity to hear the full, unedited panel complete with Japanese translations and fan questions. Our recording will give fans wh…

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The Legacy of Colin Cantwell: The Original Star Wars Concept Artist 1:55:51

8M ago1:55:51

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If someone asked you who the artist was that originally conceived the iconic look of Star Wars vehicles like the TIE Fighter, The X-Wing, and The Death Star, you might think of famous names like Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston. But before those legends were enlisted to work on STAR WARS, George Lucas first worked with Colin Cantwell. Colin's partn…

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The STAR WARS That Never Was 2:04:06

8M ago2:04:06

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As George Lucas was in his final years at Lucasfilm, he had some projects in the pipeline and on the verge of release, but they never happened. Via new interview highlights with producer Rick McCallum and writer Ronald D. Moore, we learn more about STAR WARS UNDERWORLD, the live-action STAR WARS TV show that had 50-60 fully written scripts ready-to…

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Kathleen Kennedy Strikes Back and a "Special Look" at ANDOR Season 2 2:08:13

9M ago2:08:13

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We react to Kathleen Kennedy's response to last week's reports claiming she will be stepping down as president of Lucasfilm and clarifying what was true in the reports and what wasn't. Kathleen also discussed several STAR WARS projects currently in the pipeline. More footage of ANDOR season two dropped this week as the hype for next month's season …

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Kathleen Kennedy Rumors and the ANDOR Season Two Trailer 2:49:46

9M ago2:49:46

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NOTE: As we were prepping this podcast for release, Kathleen Kennedy responded to, but didn't deny, the reports about her stepping down as president of Lucasfilm. We will discuss her recent statements on next week's RFR. Reports have emerged this week regarding Kathleen Kennedy eventually stepping down as Lucasfilm president at some point in the ne…

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SNL50: The Best of STAR WARS 2:00:19

9M ago2:00:19

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, so we take a look back at several of the great STAR WARS celebrity cameos, jokes and sketches from the past five decades of SNL. Will Baby Yoda say his first words in the upcoming MANDALORIAN AND GROGU film? We discuss the possibilities and consider what his first words will be. We …

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STAR WARS Flashback! THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 1980 U.S. Press Conference 2:25:10

9M ago2:25:10

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We've heard from so many listeners who say they love it when we feature rare interview footage from the Original Trilogy era so in this week's RFR, we feature cool audio highlights from the official 1980 press conference for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. You'll hear from Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Irwin Kershner, Anthony Daniels, and Gar…

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The New Jedi Order Strikes Back 2:11:53

10M ago2:11:53

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The screenwriter for the in-development "New Jedi Order" film featuring Daisy Ridley - George Nolfi - addressed some questions about the script in a recent interview. We look at quotes from Nolfi about his influences, along with the politics and history that may be inserted into the story. We provide a first blush review of the early chapters from …

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From Superman to STAR WARS 2:08:41

10M ago2:08:41

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The hot trend of STAR WARS casting rumors and leaks continue with recent reports of "Superman" actor Henry Cavill having a meeting with Lucasfilm. We discuss and also break down more reports about Natalie Portman's potential return to STAR WARS. We look at new info about Rotta the Hutt in THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, and the latest screenwriter assig…

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STAR WARS Casting News Goes Into Hyperdrive 2:00:41

10M ago2:00:41

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Lots of leaked casting news and rumors for upcoming STAR WARS projects have been flying around lately with names like Ryan Gosling, Chris Pine and Sigourney Weaver being connected to future films. True or not, we break them all down. Fans are still buzzing about SKELETON CREW and so are we with interview highlights from Jaleel White and an actress …

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The Hottest STAR WARS Rumors of 2025 2:04:06

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As the year begins, an avalanche of rumors about potential STAR WARS projects, casting, and more have emerged, so we compiled a list of the hottest STAR WARS rumors swirling around right now. Find out about all the buzz around THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, a CLONE WARS reunion in AHSOKA season two, KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC and more. We also have hi…

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SKELETON CREW After Show SEASON FINALE "The Real Good Guys" 3:05:29

10M ago3:05:29

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We're diving deep into Episode 8, "The Real Good Guys," and breaking down all the twists, turns, and surprises this finale had in store. How many of our questions got answered? Is Jod a Jedi? Who is The Supervisor? And what about the mysteries of At Attin and the "Jewels of The Republic" But that's not all, we also look back on the entire season to…

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SKELETON CREW After Show: "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble" 2:23:15

11M ago2:23:15

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The crew faces their most perilous journey yet, as their resilience, teamwork, and resolve to make it home are put to the test, putting them and their families in a most unpredictable and precarious situation. Join us for the penultimate SKELETON CREW After Show for a complete breakdown of the latest episode, "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble" wit…

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SKELETON CREW After Show: "Zero Friends Again" 2:20:59

11M ago2:20:59

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Trash Crabs! Garbage Incinerators! Micro Fuses! Resonator Housings! In Episode 6, "Zero Friends Again," mistrust grows among the crew, pushing relationships to the limit. This emotional episode presents our young protagonists with challenges and threats that push them to their limits, while providing character growth and evolution. With high stakes…

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SKELETON CREW After Show: "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates" 2:43:58

11M ago2:43:58

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It turns out we all have a lot to learn about pirates in the galaxy far, far away, especially after this latest episode. From hot springs mud baths to hidden treasure including at least one lightsaber, a lot happens, and not everything or everyone is what they appear to be. So join us as share our thoughts, theories and questions, along with "Blake…

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2024 STAR WARS Year-In-Review 2:44:29

11M ago2:44:29

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We're wrapping up the year with a look back at all the noteworthy events that happened in the STAR WARS universe from the RFR perspective. We review the top news stories 2024, the biggest RFR moments, and pay tribute to the notable STAR WARS personalities we lost. We learn a few secrets about the special effects of SKELETON CREW with interview high…