Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast provides "STAR WARS" information and entertainment. This is the home of THE MANDALORIAN AFTER SHOW. From the Classic Trilogy, through the Prequels, Sequels and streaming shows like ANDOR, AHSOKA, THE ACOLYTE, SKELETON CREW...Rebel Force Radio puts you on the front lines of fandom. Plus, plenty of THE BAD BATCH, CLONE WARS and REBELS too! Join hosts Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac McInerney for interviews with celebrity guests, news, opinions, comedy, reviews, giveaways, and much more from a galaxy far, far away.
Episodes
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 HOPE. And we don't shy away from the controversial scenes either! Plus, the RFR switchbo...
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 season two and THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. Plus, a sneak-peak at ...
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 HOLIDAY SPECIAL, but did you know their current stage manager Todd Mills is a huge Sta...
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 SPECIAL. We listen to hilarious excerpts from his audiobook and discuss some of the cool ne...
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 who are traveling to Japan in April for the next Star Wars Ce...
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 partner Sierra Dall joins us “In the Cantina” to discuss Colin’s life, his artwork and she...
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-go, but was eventually abandoned. And Seth Green recently shared info about the full...
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 premiere ramps up. We breakdown the "Special Look" footage ...
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 next year or so. We discuss the rumor and review Kathy’s re...
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 continue our review of the 1980 U.S. press conference for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, Wa...
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 Gary Kurtz. Fast forward to the present, we discuss a...
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 the upcoming novel STAR WARS: REIGN OF THE EMPIRE: THE MASK OF FEAR. We continue our ...
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 assigned to work on Daisy Ridley’s “New Jedi Order” film. A recent tease from Marvel Comic...
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 who revealed via social media that all of her scenes ended up on the cutting room flo...
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 highlights of James Mangold talking about his upcoming “Dawn of The Jedi” film and we'r...
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 discuss its biggest moments, standout characters,...
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" with your thoughts, comments and questions!
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 and surprising turns, this one is not to be missed. We discuss the latest episode in...
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's Take" and an open switchboard to hear what YOU think!
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 highlights from a few ILM wizards and we hear from the “Owl Lady” Kh’ymm with red carpet ...
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