Force Material: A Star Wars Podcast
A deep dive into the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts Rohan Williams and Baz McAlister. Discover the influences and inspirations behind the Star Wars saga, from films and folklore to history, politics and geography. These are the stories behind the prequels, the sequels, and everything in between!
Episodes
138 episodes
The highs and lows of The Mandalorian Season 3
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.Join us as we discuss what we loved (and didn't l...
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Rix Rolled: Andor Aftershow Parts 11-12 w/ Catherine Kneen
We take a stroll down Rix Road with Andor superfan Catherine Kneen and break down a season finale for the ages. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars
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Kino Way Home: Andor Aftershow Parts 7-10
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. We'll see you again in two weeks for the...
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Yes, Andor: Andor Aftershow Parts 4-6
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
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The Andor Drinking Game: Andor Aftershow Parts 1-3
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. We also talk about o...
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Goodbye There: Kenobi Finale Aftershow
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. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star...
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Reva-lations: Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts 4 & 5 Aftershow
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. We'll be back later this week to break dow...
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Darth Star: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 3 + Star Wars Celebration Aftershow w/ Josh Chapman
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. Josh shares his experiences from an unforgettable ...
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A Friend Like Ben: Obi-Wan Kenobi Aftershow Parts 1 & 2
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. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets a...
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Fett Finale: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 7 Spoiler Discussion
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. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source mat...
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Waiting for Grogu: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 6 Spoiler Discussion
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. Force Material<...
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Guess Who's Coming To Din: The Book of Boba Fett Chapters 4-5 Spoiler Discussion
Whose Book is it anyway? We're back to break down the fourth and fifth chapters of The Book of Boba Fett. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with ...
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Black Krrsantan Motorcycle Club: The Book of Boba Fett Chapters 2-3 Spoiler Discussion
From space Vespas to baby Rancors, we break down the second and third chapters of The Book of Boba Fett. Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars
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Boba Tea: The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 1 Spoiler Discussion
The band gets back together to break down the first episode of The Book of Boba Fett! In our first episode for quite some time, we're back to dissect the first episode of the latest Star Wars series on Disney+. We talk ab...
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Force Material x Talking Bay 94: Shadows of the Empire turns 25
Talking Bay 94 host Brandon Wainerdi joins us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shadows of the Empire! Shadows of the Empire, the 'movie without a movie' that returned Star Wars to the public co...
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Bad Batch Processing w/ Clayton Sandell
Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Clayton Sandell joins the show to discuss the first two episodes of The Bad Batch! Known for his work on shows like Good Morning America, World News Tonight and Nig...
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1:12:16
The Lucas List
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! Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source ma...
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1:14:09
The battle over The Battle for Endor
Baz and Rohan watch the second Ewok movie, and debate which one is best!Force Material is a podcast exploring the secrets and source material of Star Wars with hosts
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Caravan of Dutch Courage
It had to happen eventually. This week, Rohan watches Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure for the first time! Caravan of Courage, the 1984 television special starring the Ewoks, has been added to Disney+, which means...
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Did The Mandalorian ruin Wandavision?
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? This episode, we break down the fin...
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Poster boy Mark Raats on painting Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more
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 ha...
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49:55
High Republic High
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. This week, Baz dives into Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi
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The Mandalorian Chapter 16 Spoiler Discussion w/ David Whiteley
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 B...
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