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Ryan and Brad Jost break down Chapter 10 of The Mandalorian!

ForceCast+ has returned!!This week, Ryan and Brad break down The Mandalorian Chapter 9. They discuss the big reveals, the feeling of season 2, and everything in between!

It's that time of year when it's fun to curl up with a good book, and there's plenty to be had. This month the guys check out Star Wars: Poe Dameron - Free Fall and Star Wars: Dark Legends, as well as take a look at the first story arc for Star Wars (2020), "The Destiny Path". There's also the updates on shipping delays, new exclusive editions and retailer exclusives, plus all the recent comic, book and magazine news you can handle. Check it all out on the November episode of Jedi Journals!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brandon open the mailbag and break down all of your questions and topics. They span from EA to Mando to theaters and more!

This episode we hear why David Koepp left Indy 5, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a Raiders Rant, we visit the Lost Delta, Joe Stuber talks with author Mike Weiss, Ron is back with more trivia, IJ in the UK returns, Indiana Mic talks Indy outfits and Morgan and Rich tackle the White Witch!

Finding Your Death Star - A term uttered in the movie Fanboys that represents Luke Skywalker and his journey from farmboy to rebellion hero.This month, Brandon Wainerdi from Talking Bay 94 joins Ryan to discuss his journey with both Star Wars and starting his show. They discuss how Star Wars changed his life and set him on a path that was different than his parents before him.

Star Wars literature releases always seems to grow towards the end of the year and with Star Wars Reads 2020 upon us, this year is no different. Listen in for reviews on Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron - Shadow Fall, Star Wars: Queen's Peril and the Star Wars: Tales from Vader's Castle comic mini series! Also, we address listener feedback, give a rundown of new titles to watch out for and let you know where to grab some new magazines for your collection. All on the October episode of Jedi Journals!

The ForceCast is BACK!This week, Ryan and Daniel open by discussing Disney laying off 28,000 employees and what it could mean for the future of the company.Then, they break down the Mando season 2 trailer and give their thoughts and predictions before ending the show discussing the Hasbro reveals from Pulsecon.

It's our 300th episode and we celebrate with some special messages and a roundtable featuring all the IndyCast team! And in a first for the show you can also watch a special video edition on our Facebook page! So join us as we look back at 300 episodes, look ahead and share our love of Indiana Jones!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan discusses the Mandalorian Season 2 trailer.Then, Daniel joins him to discuss the EW cover story, and Daisy Ridley's comments on Rey.

Business is really starting to pick up with literature releases getting back on track. Listen in for some interesting recent acquisitions, a full review of the Star Wars: Lando mini series, some really cool new titles that are just out or coming soon and more on the September episode of Jedi Journals!

We're off to Neverland with 1991's Hook! This magic score may not be enough to save the movie from itself, but that only makes it more fun to find out what makes it tick-tock. Will Hook capture Ron and Laird before they can escape? Listen to another epic film/music analysis treatment as the dual celebrate another blockbuster. [In Stereo]

This week on the ForceCast, Ryan and Daniel discuss the lack of a virtual celebration, the news of a new LEGO Holiday Special, and where the franchise goes from here.Then, they break down their favorite Luke Skywalker moments.

This episode there are some amazing Indy collectibles up for auction, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a Raiders Rant, we have more trivia, a Lost Delta update, IJ in the UK talks British quad posters, an Indy outfit update and more of your great emails!

Conventions where major reveals are made may be down this year, but that doesn't mean there isn't Star Wars literature news to discuss! Listen in for a quick rundown of what we learned from the recent online announcements, enjoy a review of the Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren comic series and get up to speed on what titles & variants to be on the hunt for in the coming months all on the August episode of Jedi Journals!

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Daniel return after a month off to discuss Bad Batch, Star Wars films being delayed, and what their fandom level is right now.

Laird and Ron tackle another John Williams scored summer blockbuster, War of the Worlds. Come join them as they celebrate 15-years of the Steven Spielberg-Tom Cruise dark adventure story. Before that, they go over some recent John Williams news with audio highlights and information, and finish with a 40 year blast from the past from Symphony Hall. [In Stereo]

The ForceCast is BACK! This week, Ryan and Daniel sit down with former Non-Fiction Editor for Lucasfilm, J.W. Rinzler.The trio discuss his career at Lucasfilm, the making of books, working with GL himself and his upcoming project, All Up.

It's a busy show this month with reviews of the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker novelization & the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge comic series. Details about the cast of the forthcoming Star Wars: Doctor Aphra audiobook are revealed, the authors & stories of From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back get announced, we find out about several new The Mandalorian titles and there's even a bit of listener feedback to get to all on the July episode of Jedi Journals!

This episode we hear some rumblings about Indy 5, our favourite adventurer is voted #1, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a Raiders Rant, Joe and Keith celebrate a milestone, Ron is back with more trivia and lots more!

Summer Blockbuster Edition! Ron and Laird return for the annual tradition of looking at summer blockbusters featuring the music of John Williams. They go back to 1983 and what seemed to be the end of the Star Wars saga, Return of the Jedi. (Who knew they would think that after Revenge of the Sith again and now finally(?) with Rise of Skywalker.) Venture to Endor once again! [In Stereo]

Welcome to Finding Your Death Star! This is a brand new, monthly podcast where Ryan from The ForceCast chats with his friends in the community, celebrities, or other successful people about their journey in both life, and Star Wars fandom.This month, Ryan chats with Dan Zehr, co-creator of Coffee With Kenobi. They chat about Dan's Star Wars journey and how he quit his job in his early 30's to become an educator--effectively changing his life forever.

The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan is joined by Ahmed Best to talk about his new show, Jedi Temple Challenge. They also talk Jar Jar, The Phantom Menace, and more!Then, Ryan and Daniel discuss Star Wars Squadrons and Celebration being cancelled.

The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Daniel take your questions and topics from the mailbag.

There is light at the end of the tunnel! We are finally starting to see some new Star Wars literature come down the pipeline after major delays. Find out what comics, books and magazines are expected to hit stores next, listen in for a review on the Star Wars #108 & Star Wars: Target Vader comics and would you believe a vintage magazine featuring a rare shortened version of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was recently discovered? Informative is the perfect word to describe the June episode of Jedi Journals!

On this episode of the ForceCast Author Series, Steve is joined by author E.K. Johnston!They discuss her new book, "Star Wars: Queen's Peril", as well as The Clone Wars finale, Ahsoka, and more!

This week, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock looks back on the 12th anniversary of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the inevitable Chris Pratt deep-fake hits the internet, Ron is back with more trivia, Chris A & Indiana Mic join forces and we have lots more!

The ForceCast is BACK!This week, Ryan and Daniel speak to Paul Hirsch—the Oscar-Winning editor of The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars, and so much more. Paul tells the guys stories about editing Empire and what it means to reach the 40th anniversary.Then, the guys finish their series on their favorite moments of the saga, focusing on the Disney Era.

On this episode of the ForceCast Author Series, Steve is joined by Lucasfilm's Creative Art Manager and author Phil Szostak!They discuss his latest book, "The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker", the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, and a whole lot more!

Ryan, Daniel, and Brad break down the final arc of The Clone Wars.

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Daniel and Jon Hopkins discuss Dave Filoni, Taika Waititi and more!

With so many businesses shut down right now, there's not a lot of Star Wars literature news to report, but that doesn't stop Jay & Chris from bringing you some interesting discoveries. Dennis checks in with a review of Star Wars Journey to The Rise of Skywalker: Allegiance, a report of an epic in-store find makes its way to the news desk and Anthony Daniels has an audiobook that you won't want to miss. All that and more on the May episode of Jedi Journals!

Hang out with the ForceCast this May The Fourth!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel chat with Katee Sackhoff, the voice of Bo Katan. They discuss being stuck in Canada, workout videos, proposals, and of course the final season of The Clone Wars.Then, the guys discuss their favorite moments from the first 6 Star Wars films to celebrate Star Wars day.

This week, we look at some classic Indy shots, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a Raider's Rant, Ron has more trivia, Joe and Keith wrap up the Dark Horse years, Laird announces the winner of Anne-Sophie Mutter's Across the Stars CD, Chris A and Indiana Mic are back and Morgan and Rich get ready for the White Witch, plus more of your great emails!

The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Daniel and Abe are in the host chairs.Daniel dials up our friend Ksenia to discuss her becoming an official Star Wars artist! All of that plus more!

This week, Indy hits the small screen, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a Raider's Rant, we plug our new YouTube series, Ron is back with more trivia, Joe and Keith are speak with Temple of Yearning artist Ethen Beavers, you have a chance to win the deluxe copy of Anne-Sophie Mutter’s Across the Stars and more of your great emails!

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel take your questions and topics for the 9th edition of the Mailbag!

Ed joins Laird and Ron to celebrate the 50th edition of The Magic of John Williams! Plus a listen-back to a number of previous episodes and music we love. [In Stereo]Contest - Win a copy of Across the Stars: Deluxe edition on CD. Check out the Facebook page for details. Contest closes May 1!

The ForceCast is back!!This week, Ryan and Daniel discuss the documentary, The Skywalker Legacy.They discuss how it changed their view of the movie and the good and bad parts of the production.

New details on Star Wars: The High Republic emerge, more details for Star Wars: Shadow Fall are revealed and the Star Wars Vol. 13: Rogues and Rebels Trade Paperback gets reviewed. All comic books on hold for the foreseeable future? Listen in for the answer to that question and more on the April episode of Jedi Journals!

The IndyCast is back with another bumper episode where I speak with 'Who Are Your People?' filmmaker Jonathon Robinson and Coffee With Kenobi's Dan Z, Mitch reviews The Call of the Wild, Joe and Keith revisit the Temple of Yearning, you have a chance to win a deluxe copy of Anne-Sophie Mutter's Across the Stars album, we have a new Lost Delta update, Indiana Mic is back with a gear update and more of your great emails!

The ForceCast is BACK!!!!This week, Ryan and Daniel discuss the news of Ahsoka being in The Mandalorian season 2, and catch up with the latest news. Then they have a pint of Palpatine! Finally, they discuss The Rise Of Kylo Ren comic series. Major spoilers ahead.

From Rural Ireland to Old Boston to the Oklahoma Territory with John Williams: To celebrate the release of La-La Land's expanded Far and Away soundtrack, Laird and Ron (Longo, not Howard) discuss the 1992 movie and music by the Maestro. Plus the latest news and another chance to win a copy of Across the Stars by Anne-Sophie Mutter and John Williams. [In Stereo]

This is the final ForceCast Daily.

In these uncertain times, you can count on the IndyCast showing up just like a bad penny! This episode Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock reviews the latest Indy pop vinyl, Joe and Keith review the Tomb of the Gods, Indiana Mic and John Penman talk bullwhips and Ron has more Indy trivia!

If the Gungans and Naboo can come together, why can’t we?

Lou Mongello joins us to discuss the power of positivity.

Time for a lesson from FPJ.

Time to give some love to Ricky M.

Join us for day 2 as we look back at the official announcement of the prequel trilogy.