We analyze the two new trailers that have Star Wars fans talking: TALES OF THE EMPIRE and STAR WARS OUTLAWS. Along with those breakdowns, we also have a bunch of cool stuff you won’t hear anywhere else, like more highlights from the recently discovered rare 1977 radio interview featuring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher on their first and only STAR WARS promotional tour together, and the world premiere of Puppet Lando’s all-new original tune “Buckle Up Baby”. Plus, we review the STAR WARS stuff on display at the DISNEY100: THE EXHIBITION in Chicago, listener feedback about THE BAD BATCH and more! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

The Batch look for any clues that might lead them to Tantiss as their search for Omega becomes desperate, while Hemlock continues his quest to make an elusive and evil scientific breakthrough. We break it all down along with your calls, thoughts, theories and observations as we react to episode 12: "Juggernaut".  Watch the show on YouTube! www.youtube.com/rebelforceradio Go to the front of the line with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

It's a double batch with two thrill-packed episodes to discuss this week. We're breaking down "Identity Crisis" and "Point of No Return", a pair of episodes featuring great character moments, intense action, killer cameos, heroics and heartbreak. Join us for our full review featuring a surprise call from Governor Tarkin voice actor Stephen Stanton, along with your live calls, great observations, thoughts and theories! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more at RFR on Patreon

EXCLUSIVE! Thanks to a recent discovery, we present highlights from the very first-ever STAR WARS publicity tour featuring a rare interview with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. Recorded live on the air in June 1977 in Chicago, it’s a funny and fascinating look-back at the STAR WARS phenomenon while it was still in its infancy. And you can only hear it on RFR. Plus, we feature the latest in STAR WARS news including comments from D.B. Weiss about the STAR WARS trilogy he was developing along with his “Game of Thrones” production partner David Benioff, a Jake Lloyd update, and Ewan McGregor interview highlights with his wife, Hera Syndulla actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead (AHSOKA). Along with listener feedback and Star Wars In Pop Culture features “Young Sheldon”. Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video with RFR on Patreon!

HARBINGER /ˈhärbənjər/ (noun) - a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another. foreshadows a future event; omen; sign. The Batch look to a mysterious figure from the past for answers about the Empire's interest in Omega. Is the arrival of this individual a "harbinger" for things to come? Join us as we break down "The Harbinger," the latest from THE BAD BATCH, on the RFR After Show along with your thoughts and theories! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more at RFR on Patreon

We react to and breakdown THE ACOLYTE trailer, scene-by-scene, frame-by-frame. ROGUE SQUADRON, not dead yet! We have interview highlights from director Patty Jenkins on the newly-resurrected movie project. C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels recently auctioned off his personal STAR WARS memorabilia collection of props for big cash. F.J. DeSanto attended the preview party and he joins us with a full report. We pay tribute to actor Michael Culver, Capt. Needa from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, plus,The Billy Dee Quote of the Week continues as we review highlights from Billy Dee Williams autobiography “Hello, What Have We Here” and more!  Get FULL SHOW VIDEO, Ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and more with RFR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RebelForceRadio OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.rebelforceradio.com FACEBOOK - Like RFR! https://www.facebook.com/rebelforceradio  X - Follow RFR!   https://twitter.com/RFRRebelForce  INSTAGRAM:   https://www.instagram.com/rebelforceradio

The Batch tracks down an old adversary for clues as to why Omega is so valuable to the Empire. Join us for a breakdown of this latest episode on RFR's THE BAD BATCH After Show for thoughts, theories and observations in the online chat and live phone calls with the best group of STAR WARS fans in the galaxy! For ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video, join RFR on Patreon!

It's a double batch this week with two new episodes to break down on THE BAD BATCH After Show. It's a Clone Trooper reunion with many of the "brothers" from previous episodes checking in and callbacks to earlier seasons of THE BAD BATCH and THE CLONE WARS. Join us for our breakdown along with thoughts, theories and observations from your fellow STAR WARS fans

Sure, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU film is deep in pre-production, THE BAD BATCH is steeped in mid-season, and new STAR WARS home video releases are on the way. But despite all that, the biggest story in STAR WARS news this week is the resurfacing of a 2003 broadcast from Chile featuring beer advertising edited into the STAR WARS movies themselves. We look at some of the footage and discuss the impact on the internet this old footage has had. In other news, new 4k Blu Ray releases for OBI-WAN KENOBI and ANDOR were revealed this week, composer John Williams revealed a big “mistake” he made when composing music for the original 1977 STAR WARS film, an odd goof has been discovered by freeze-framing REVENGE OF THE SITH, and we pay tribute to a late Friend of the Show, Mark Dodson - The voice of Salacious Crumb. Plus, we feature more highlights from Billy Dee Williams’ new autobiography, BAD BATCH listener feedback and more!

Tensions are running high this week as Crosshair's return creates mistrust on both sides. Join us for the RFR After Show as we look at "The Return," the latest episode of THE BAD BATCH's final season. With callbacks to pivotal moments from season two's "The Outpost" and snow wyrms, we know this is a BAD BATCH breakdown you don't want to miss! We're taking your calls (Patreon members first!) and watching the chat for your thoughts, theories and speculation.. Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video, and a great community of amazing STAR WARS fans, support RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

Lando Calrissian actor Billy Dee Williams has committed his life story to a new autobiography called appropriately “Hello, What Have We Here”. We feature highlights from the audiobook and welcome back “The Billy Dee Quote of the Week”. We have production updates for the upcoming STAR WARS streaming series THE ACOLYTE and feature film THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, along with more about Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Lucasfilm. Plus, listener feedback about THE BAD BATCH, a write-in campaign for KENOBI season two inspired by Ewan McGregor himself, and find out how you can join us for a live “Star Wars Day” podcast on May The Fourth! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and a great community of STAR WARS fans at RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

Omega and Crosshair are on the run in "A Different Approach." Join us for the RFR After Show as we go under the hood of this latest action-packed episode of THE BAD BATCH, featuring your calls (Patreon members first!) and superchats with some amazing thoughts and theories from your fellow STAR WARS fans! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

THE RFR AFTER SHOW IS BACK and diving deep into the exciting three-part season premiere of THE BAD BATCH! Picking up where season two left off, we'll be talking about "Confined", "Paths Unknown" and "Shadows of Tantiss". Get ready for detailed discussion, in-depth analysis, and listener phone calls and theories with fellow STAR WARS fans. For ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more, support RFR on Patreon! www.patreon/com/rebelforceradio

The next STAR WARS streaming series, THE ACOLYTE, is coming this summer. We discuss what we know about the story and listen to comments from showrunner Leslye Headland to find clues. Former MANDALORIAN actor Gina Carano made waves last week by revealing her lawsuit against Lucasfilm for wrongful termination. We listen to new comments from Gina explaining why she wants to move forward with litigation and the challenges she’s encountered since losing her gig. We also consider the future for the character Cara Dune and wonder if there is a chance Gina will return to the role. Could the character get recast with a new actor? We speculate! We also continue our search for the “new” Wilhelm Scream with fresh evidence gathered by the RFR Investigative Report Team. Plus, THE PHANTOM MENACE celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with a return to the theaters, STAR WARS kitchen items, Sith Lightning, STAR WARS in Pop Culture and more! Get FULL SHOW VIDEO, Ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and more with RFR on Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/RebelForceRadio

The Gina Carano controversy resurfaced this week as she finally filed a lawsuit against Lucasfilm claiming she was unfairly terminated from the role of Cara Dune on THE MANDALORIAN. We review the complaint and speculate about the eventual outcome. We offer our condolences to the family of Carl Weathers as the legendary actor behind Greef Carga sadly passed away. We pay tribute to Carl with audio highlights from his career as a member of the STAR WARS family along with reaction from Dave Filoni. We also raise a Red (Han) Solo Cup to the late country music superstar Toby Keith. Plus, more discussion about the upcoming “Rey Skywalker” film with audio from Daisy Ridley and FANBOYS celebrates its 15th anniversary.

We present a collection of the latest rumors about upcoming STAR WARS films and break them down to determine if they are potentially true or potentially false. From Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to James Mangold to Dave Filoni, we look at the order in which their movies will be released. Plus, really interesting rumors about Shawn Levy’s STAR WARS project and how it ties into the big picture. We have interview highlights from Daisy Ridley about her future in STAR WARS and AHSOKA’s Natasha Liu Bordizzo talks about Sabine’s connection to The Force. Plus, listener feedback, STAR WARS in Pop Culture, and we get grumpy discussing the potholes of STAR WARS memorabilia collecting. Get bonus podcasts, ad-free shows, and full show video with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

We review the new trailer for season three of THE BAD BATCH and speculate about the return of Asajj Ventress, with live callers weighing in on The Batch and other STAR WARS news and topics. Plus, listeners weigh in with STAR WARS "What If...?" scenarios and more! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts, full show video and more with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio

Rey movie on? Rey movie off? Rey movie next? Rey movie delayed indefinitely? Inconsistent, yet consistent, rumors are flying around about the status of Daisy Ridley’s upcoming Rey Skywalker film. We analyze the rumors and look at other clues about the mysterious movie, including comments from Daisy Ridley herself. Are future stories told outside STAR WARS canon via Marvel’s “What-if…?” concept on the way? We consider the potential and offer ten ideas for “What-If…?” STAR WARS stories. We have audio highlights from recent interviews including an ANDOR update from Diego Luna, a look back at AHSOKA season one via comments from Rosario Dawson and Eman Esfandi, and Natalie Portman talks about meeting “her son” Mark Hamill at The Golden Globe Awards. Plus, STAR WARS in Pop Culture and more! Get ad-free shows, bonus podcasts and full show video at RFR on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio Visit our website for the latest shows, updates, news and merch:  www.rebelforceradio.com

In a surprise announcement this week, Lucasfilm revealed THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU will be an upcoming feature film to go into production this year. We look forward to the Mando movie and how it will affect the other STAR WARS films already in the pipeline. Director of the upcoming Daisy Ridley "New Jedi Order" film, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, made her first on-camera comments about the movie, inciting negative backlash from the fanbase. We analyze her statements within their appropriate context and try to discover what gives her the proper skill set to direct a STAR WARS film. Check out Factor for amazing ready made meals delivered to your door! www.factormeals.com/RFR50

Napoleon Dynamite’s Jon Heder and his brother Doug are huge STAR WARS fans and they join us In The Cantina to share stories about growing up with the original film releases, the toys, the prequels and more. Hear stories from their youth about fights over the Kenner Millennium Falcon, learn which brother auditioned for Anakin Skywalker, and find out whether or not Napoleon Dynamite himself is truly a Star Wars fan. And of course, both of the brothers answer the legendary Yoda Questionnaire! Plus, Hayden Christensen recently commented on his appearance as Anakin in AHSOKA. We have the highlights, along with a ton of STAR WARS conversation to stuff your stocking! Get ad-free episodes, bonus podcasts, and full show video by supporting RFR on Patreon!  www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio.com