Explore every episode of the podcast Force Material: A Star Wars Podcast
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| The highs and lows of The Mandalorian Season 3 | 22 Apr 2023 | 01:39:39 | |
The galaxy's most mercurial Star Wars podcast is back with a new episode to break down the third season of The Mandalorian and all the news that's fit to print from Star Wars Celebration. | |||
| Rix Rolled: Andor Aftershow Parts 11-12 w/ Catherine Kneen | 26 Nov 2022 | 01:06:41 | |
We take a stroll down Rix Road with Andor superfan Catherine Kneen and break down a season finale for the ages. | |||
| Kino Way Home: Andor Aftershow Parts 7-10 | 11 Nov 2022 | 01:09:07 | |
We discuss the greatest Star Wars monologue ever, the fate of Kino Loy, Dedra Meero's girl power gone wrong, the love life of Syril Karn and much more in our breakdown of Andor's latest arc. | |||
| Yes, Andor: Andor Aftershow Parts 4-6 | 14 Oct 2022 | 01:11:36 | |
Join us for a chat about the second arc of Andor, as we break down the two things this arc gave us that we haven’t seen in Star Wars before. From 50:15, we also throw in some bonus Rings of Power talk, because why not? | |||
| The Andor Drinking Game: Andor Aftershow Parts 1-3 | 23 Sep 2022 | 01:12:14 | |
Somehow, Force Material has returned… again. We’re back to play the Andor Review Drinking Game, and discuss whether or not the first three episodes of the long-awaited show left us feeling so fat and satisfied. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| Goodbye There: Kenobi Finale Aftershow | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:12:17 | |
We come to terms with the end of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and ponder whether or not we'll ever see these characters again. | |||
| Reva-lations: Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts 4 & 5 Aftershow | 19 Jun 2022 | 01:02:43 | |
Baz and Rohan catch up on the last two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi and talk Reva's revelations; the odds of surviving a gut shot in the Star Wars universe; the 40-year-old Padawan and more. | |||
| Darth Star: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 3 + Star Wars Celebration Aftershow w/ Josh Chapman | 04 Jun 2022 | 01:21:17 | |
Josh Chapman (Star Wars Spelt Out) joins us to give us his report from on the ground at Star Wars Celebration, and help us break down this week's massive episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi. | |||
| A Friend Like Ben: Obi-Wan Kenobi Aftershow Parts 1 & 2 | 28 May 2022 | 00:54:43 | |
Somehow, Force Material has returned. The boys are back to talk about the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi; Star Wars Celebration FOMO; and becoming canon. | |||
| Fett Finale: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 7 Spoiler Discussion | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:58:43 | |
It all comes to a head as we break down the final episode of The Book of Boba Fett (for now) and look ahead to what could be coming up in Season 2. | |||
| Waiting for Grogu: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 6 Spoiler Discussion | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:01:03 | |
Well, that was a lot to take in. Mysteries are explored and history is made in the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett, and we're back to break it all down – and look ahead to next week's finale. | |||
| Guess Who's Coming To Din: The Book of Boba Fett Chapters 4-5 Spoiler Discussion | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:04:07 | |
Whose Book is it anyway? We're back to break down the fourth and fifth chapters of The Book of Boba Fett. | |||
| Black Krrsantan Motorcycle Club: The Book of Boba Fett Chapters 2-3 Spoiler Discussion | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:55:47 | |
From space Vespas to baby Rancors, we break down the second and third chapters of The Book of Boba Fett. | |||
| Boba Tea: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 1 Spoiler Discussion | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:55:37 | |
The band gets back together to break down the first episode of The Book of Boba Fett! | |||
| Force Material x Talking Bay 94: Shadows of the Empire turns 25 | 26 May 2021 | 01:20:28 | |
Talking Bay 94 host Brandon Wainerdi joins us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shadows of the Empire! | |||
| Bad Batch Processing w/ Clayton Sandell | 08 May 2021 | 01:12:16 | |
Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Clayton Sandell joins the show to discuss the first two episodes of The Bad Batch!
To see more of Clayton's work, including his portfolio of Star Wars coverage, visit claytonsandell.com and follow him at @clayton_sandell on Twitter. | |||
| The Lucas List | 04 May 2021 | 01:14:09 | |
One director. Six films. Two podcasters. This year, we celebrate Star Wars Day – and Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary – by ranking the films of George Lucas! | |||
| The battle over The Battle for Endor | 02 May 2021 | 00:44:59 | |
Baz and Rohan watch the second Ewok movie, and debate which one is best! | |||
| Caravan of Dutch Courage | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:57:42 | |
It had to happen eventually. This week, Rohan watches Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure for the first time! | |||
| Did The Mandalorian ruin Wandavision? | 14 Mar 2021 | 01:06:13 | |
Has the Luke Skywalker cameo in The Mandalorian made it impossible for fans to enjoy shows on their own merits? Do fan theories and expectations add to our enjoyment, or spoil the experience? | |||
| Poster boy Mark Raats on painting Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:49:55 | |
His art hangs in the home of George Lucas himself – and this week, artist Mark Raats joins us to talk about his decades-long career painting pieces for Lucasfilm and Disney. Mark has created, among his other beautiful completely hand-drawn and painted pieces, a 2008 teaser poster for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a 30th anniversary poster for Return of the Jedi and a 40th for A New Hope, the cinema poster for the 2012 IMAX release of Raiders of the Lost Ark and, recently, some very special pieces for the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story and The Rise of Skywalker. The Johannesburg-born artist joins us from his base in Perth, Australia to discuss his work, including:
Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| High Republic High | 30 Jan 2021 | 00:44:24 | |
What's the deal with The High Republic? Baz is here to Bazsplain everything you need to know about this new era in Star Wars storytelling. | |||
| The Mandalorian Chapter 16 Spoiler Discussion w/ David Whiteley | 18 Dec 2020 | 01:09:27 | |
Was that episode real, or did we just dream it? Filmmaker and broadcaster David Whiteley joins us to discuss and decompress from that spectacular Mandalorian season finale! David spent 23 years at the BBC, where he presented the popular BBC One current affairs programme Inside Out. He’s also a Star Wars super fan, and the creative force behind the documentaries The Galaxy Britain Built and Toy Empire. He’s just launched his own production company, Galaxy Productions. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| The Mandalorian Chapter 15 Spoiler Discussion | 12 Dec 2020 | 01:00:15 | |
Old beliefs are challenged and new friendships are formed in Chapter 15 of The Mandalorian, ‘The Believer’. | |||
| Disney Investor Call Emergency Reaction Pod | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:56:46 | |
So, that happened. Here’s our instant reaction to all the news from that massive Disney Investor Call, including Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron movie, a live-action Ahsoka series and more! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| The Mandalorian Chapter 14 Spoiler Discussion w/ Roger Christian | 08 Dec 2020 | 01:25:08 | |
Oscar-winning Star Wars legend and Mandalorian fan Roger Christian joins us to break down all the insanity of Chapter 14! Roger might be the most overqualified guest ever to appear on a Mandalorian recap show. He won the Oscar for Best Art Direction for his work on the original Star Wars, and played an integral role in the creation of the galaxy far, far away. He built Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber and Han Solo’s blaster; he decorated the Cantina and the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon; and he turned Blue Milk blue. More than anyone outside of George Lucas himself, Roger is the man responsible for the grimy, lived-in, ‘used future’ aesthetic of Star Wars that The Mandalorian has gone to such great lengths to recapture. This week, Roger joins us to talk about his thoughts on the show and its faithfulness to the original trilogy’s aesthetic; his role in the history of Boba Fett’s killer gaffi stick; why Stormtroopers can’t use the weapons he gave them; the mythological underpinnings of The Mandalorian and much more! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| The Mandalorian Chapter 13 Spoiler Discussion | 27 Nov 2020 | 00:49:41 | |
We react to all the reveals and revelations from Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian! Be warned — this episode is chock-full of spoilers for 'The Jedi', the 13th chapter of The Mandalorian, so if you haven’t had a chance to watch it, skip this episode for now. It'll still be here waiting for you when you're ready! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| The Mandalorian Chapter 12 Spoiler Discussion w/ Kristina Morss | 21 Nov 2020 | 01:15:19 | |
What’s in the tubes? Kristina Morss from The Closing Credits Podcast joins us to break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian! We share our theories for what Moff Gideon and Dr Pershing are up to with those tubes; how The Mandalorian can expand on the backstory of the sequel trilogy; and what the deal is with the Dark Troopers. Then we dive into the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, what it tells us about the status quo of the galaxy after The Rise of Skywalker, and how it compares to the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. You can follow Kristina on Twitter, and subscribe to The Closing Credits Podcast to learn about all the different jobs involved in making your favourite movies! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| The Mandalorian Chapter 11 Spoiler Discussion w/ Blue Bantha Milk | 13 Nov 2020 | 01:11:54 | |
Star Wars YouTubers Blue Bantha Milk join us to break down all the big reveals and moments from an instant-classic episode of The Mandalorian! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| Empire State of Mind w/ Mike Chen | 11 Nov 2020 | 01:00:57 | |
Author Mike Chen tells us how he got inside the Emperor’s head for his story in the new Star Wars anthology, From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back. The author of acclaimed science fiction novels Here and Now and Then and A Beginning at the End, as well as the upcoming We Could Be Heroes, Mike is one of 40 scribes featured in From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the film, it features stories told from the points of view of 40 different characters, from obscure cult favourites to major players in the saga. Mike’s story, Disturbance, is told from the point of view of Emperor Palpatine himself. It explains Palpatine’s thought process leading up to his first on-screen appearance, and answers one of the biggest lingering questions in the saga – how did the Emperor find out about Luke Skywalker? A longtime friend of the show, Mike tells us about writing this iconic Star Wars villain; introducing his daughter to Star Wars; having his prose voiced by Sam Witwer and much more! From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back is available now wherever you buy books, in print, ebook and audio. Follow @MikeChenWriter for more of his work. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| The Mandalorian Chapter 10 Spoiler Discussion w/ Paul Sun-Hyung Lee & Clayton Sandell | 07 Nov 2020 | 01:09:17 | |
The Mandalorian guest star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and ABC News correspondent Clayton Sandell lock their S-foils into attack position to break down the latest episode of the show! Two-time Force Material guest Paul Sun-Hyung Lee went from talking about Star Wars to being in Star Wars this week, when the Kim’s Convenience star made his debut as heroic X-Wing pilot Carson Teva. Naturally, we had to bring him back to the podcast for a third time to tell us all about it! We’re also joined by ABC News correspondent Clayton Sandell. Known for his work on shows like Good Morning America, ABC World News Tonight, This Week and Nightline, Clayton is ABC’s resident Star Wars expert, and the producer of The Force of Sound, an acclaimed documentary about the sound design of The Last Jedi. Paul and Clayton join us to break down all the developments of the latest episode, as Paul shares on-set stories from behind the scenes! Check out Clayton’s documentary, The Force of Sound, and Paul’s YouTube channel, Bitterasiandude Inc, and follow Clayton and Paul for more of their work. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| The Mandalorian Chapter 9 Spoiler Discussion w/ Josh Chapman | 01 Nov 2020 | 01:05:52 | |
Josh Chapman (host of the Star Wars Spelt Out podcast) joins us to break down the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian! Our first Australian guest ever joins us to talk accents, character reveals and a kinder, gentler Mando. Come back every week to hear us discuss each new episode of The Mandalorian with a new guest! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| Star Wars movie theatre memories | 22 Oct 2020 | 01:24:05 | |
As cinemas continue to struggle, we look back at our favourite memories of seeing Star Wars in theatres.
Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| The Mandalorian Season 2 Preview and Predictions | 24 Sep 2020 | 01:00:23 | |
The Mandalorian is back to save 2020, and we’re here for it. This episode, we dive into the trailer for The Mandalorian Season 2 and make our predictions about what we’ll see on the show this time around! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| Episode 100: From the Adventures of Alan Dean Foster | 30 Aug 2020 | 01:56:01 | |
For our 100th episode, we interview the man who introduced the world to Star Wars way back in November of 1976 – the one and only Alan Dean Foster. He went on to write the first Star Wars novel with an original storyline, 1978’s Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, before returning to the franchise for a prequel-era novel, 2002’s The Approaching Storm, and the much-hyped novelisation of The Force Awakens in 2015. He’s a storyteller, a world traveller and an athlete – he’s got more than 100 books to his name, as well as a world record in powerlifting, and he even studied karate with Chuck Norris! In this episode’s wide-ranging discussion, we talk to Alan Dean Foster about:
Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| Daniel Wallace on The Art of Star Wars Rebels | 29 Aug 2020 | 01:07:32 | |
Daniel Wallace, the author of The Art of Star Wars Rebels, joins us to reminisce about the beloved animated series. Daniel Wallace is the author of countless Star Wars books and articles. His latest, The Art of Star Wars Rebels, is a beautiful hardcover volume showcasing concept art and process pieces from the series, along with exclusive commentary from the creative team behind the show. This episode, Daniel joins us to talk about:
The Art of Star Wars Rebels, published by Dark Horse Books, is available now. This is Day 3 of our virtual Star Wars celebration – don’t miss our episodes from the last two days with Charles de Lauzirika and Charmaine Chan, and tune back in tomorrow for our 100th episode spectacular with original Star Wars novelist Alan Dean Foster! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| Charmaine Chan on the magic of The Mandalorian | 28 Aug 2020 | 01:00:38 | |
ILM's Charmaine Chan takes us behind the scenes of The Mandalorian's groundbreaking visual effects!
This interview is part of our virtual Star Wars celebration, with four new episodes in four days. Don't miss our discussion with special features guru Charles de Lauzirika from yesterday, and tune back in tomorrow for our interview with author Daniel Wallace, before our 100th episode spectacular on Sunday with original Star Wars novelist Alan Dean Foster! | |||
| Charles de Lauzirika on the first Star Wars convention | 27 Aug 2020 | 01:17:33 | |
Filmmaker Charles de Lauzirika joins us to talk conventions, Special Editions, the ultimate Star Wars box set and more! He’s the award-winning filmmaker responsible for directing classic behind-the-scenes documentaries like Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner, Wreckage and Rage: Making Alien³ and Secrets From Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks. He also produced feature-packed DVD and Blu-Ray box sets for each of those franchises, and has overseen numerous restorations and new cuts that have become beloved by fans, including Blade Runner: The Final Cut and Alien³: The Assembly Cut. But his first love was Star Wars – and today, on what should have been the first day of Star Wars Celebration 2020, he joins us to share his memories of the very first official Star Wars convention – 1987’s Starlog Salutes Star Wars! In a wide-ranging episode, Charles talks about:
Tune back in over the next three days for the rest of our virtual Star Wars celebration, as we drop new episodes with ILM’s Charmaine Chan on the magic of The Mandalorian; author Daniel Wallace on the art of Star Wars: Rebels; and our 100th episode spectacular with the man who introduced the world to Star Wars in 1976 – Alan Dean Foster! | |||
| Paul Hirsch on editing Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back | 17 Aug 2020 | 01:17:40 | |
Oscar-winning editor Paul Hirsch shares his memories of working on Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, the films of Brian De Palma and more!
A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away is available now through Chicago Review Press. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| A Celebration of Ralph McQuarrie w/ David Mandel, Brandon Alinger & Wade Lageose | 03 Aug 2020 | 01:38:08 | |
The authors of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie join us to pay tribute to cinema’s most beloved and influential concept artist.
David, Brandon and Wade are the authors of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, a two-volume set published by Abrams Books in 2016. | |||
| Ivan Manzella on designing Babu Frik, Snoke and more | 20 Jul 2020 | 01:16:48 | |
Creature designer and sculptor Ivan Manzella discusses the influences and creative processes behind Babu Frik, Snoke and more! | |||
| A Celebration of Jaws w/ JW Rinzler, Matt Taylor & Paul Sun-Hyung Lee | 03 Jul 2020 | 02:43:23 | |
We hit the beach for the Fourth of July weekend with Matt Taylor, JW Rinzler and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee to celebrate Jaws, the movie that changed everything! | |||
| Jake Lunt Davies on designing BB-8, Porgs and more | 22 Jun 2020 | 02:05:19 | |
Jake Lunt Davies – the concept artist behind the sequel trilogy's most iconic droids and creatures – talks creativity, inspiration and design.
Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| Benton Jew on Star Wars and Martial Arts Movies | 08 Jun 2020 | 01:06:47 | |
Benton Jew joins us to talk about storyboarding the Duel of the Fates in The Phantom Menace,illustrating The Glove of Darth Vader,and the martial arts films that influenced George Lucas! | |||
| Phil Szostak on The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | 25 May 2020 | 01:11:02 | |
Lucasfilm Creative Art Manager Phil Szostak takes us inside the creative process of The Rise of Skywalker and the sequel trilogy!
The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, published by Abrams Books, is available now wherever books are sold. | |||
| The ESB we'll never see | 20 May 2020 | 01:45:26 | |
On the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, we look back at Leigh Brackett's wild first draft of the film! | |||
| Roger Christian on building George Lucas' galaxy | 18 May 2020 | 01:31:04 | |
The Oscar winner behind Star Wars' most iconic weapons and sets joins us to talk about making cinema history and getting his hands dirty with George Lucas.
For more of Roger Christian's incredible life story, you can read his memoir, Cinema Alchemist. | |||
| Jon Knoles on Shadows of the Empire, Episode I Racer and the legacy of LucasArts | 04 May 2020 | 01:29:22 | |
LucasArts legend Jon Knoles joins us on Star Wars Day to share secrets from the making of Shadows of the Empire, Episode I Racer, Revenge of the Sith and more! Today, Jon Knoles is a Design Director at Turn 10 Studios, where he works on the popular Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon games. But in the ‘90s and early ‘00s, he was the resident Star Wars guru at LucasArts. He worked on a huge array of classic titles, including the Super Star Wars series, Dark Forces, Rebel Assault II, X-Wing and TIE Fighter, and led the development of blockbuster games like Shadows of the Empire, Episode I Racer and Bounty Hunter. Knoles joins us for a very special May the 4th episode of Force Material to discuss all things LucasArts and Lucasfilm, including:
Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| JW Rinzler on Lucasfilm, Disney and the Space Age | 27 Apr 2020 | 01:14:48 | |
Best-selling author and former Lucasfilm Executive Editor JW Rinzler joins us to talk about working with George Lucas, leaving Lucasfilm, his thoughts on the Disney era and more! JW Rinzler worked closely with George Lucas for 15 years, on classic behind-the-scenes books like The Making of Star Wars, The Making of Empire Strikes Back, The Making of Return of the Jedi, The Making of Revenge of the Sith, The Complete Making of Indiana Jones and more, as well as the best-selling graphic novel The Star Wars and two episodes of The Clone Wars. Outside of George Lucas himself, Rinzler has had more of an influence on Force Material than anyone else, and he’s long been a dream guest of the podcast. We were thrilled to talk to him about a wide range of topics, including:
JW Rinzler’s All Up will be released on July 14, with The Making of Aliens set to follow on September 1. For more on the man and his books, visit jwrinzler.com. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM and Castro; stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and support the show by browsing our range of shirts, hoodies, kids apparel, mugs and more at TeePublic. | |||
| Paul Sun-Hyung Lee: When Mr Kim met Baby Yoda | 20 Apr 2020 | 02:02:19 | |
Kim's Convenience star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee joins us to talk about visiting the set of The Mandalorian, holding Baby Yoda, making his own Star Wars costumes, the power of Rose Tico and much, much more! | |||