Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour

In Episode 128, hosts Alyce and Laura ask* very serious questions about Star Wars, chicken-related things, whether or not Tech is dead (he is), and the most important question of all: where would we be without 2009’s “Boom, Boom, Pow”? Follow ushave a planScreenrantonlyThe Bad Batch is getting a bookthis articlehereherethis tweet badge artHelpful links referenced in this episode: here on YouTube Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 127, hosts Alyce and Laura don’t know* what their friends, family or each other do in their corporate jobs. Nor should they. It’s none of their business. VarietyForbesSWNNGizmodoComicbook.comYouTubeHelpful links referenced in this episode: AppleSpotifyLaura’s spoiler-free reviewEps 1 and 2 hereEpisode 3 review here Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 126, hosts Alyce and Laura discuss* dress shopping with their predominantly-male audience, among other topics: - This is Mardi Gras, there are RULES - Caravan of Corrections aka “Alyce needs to stop bringing up pop culture references” - Laura just wants to enjoy her fava beans and chianti in peace - Andor S2 gets a release date and a new clip at D23 - There are so many TV spots circulating from Star Wars: Skelly Crü that we can’t keep up! But this one where Jude Law is being sketchy may be of interest. WHAT ARE YOU, JUDE LAW? - Skeleton Crew directors revealed (via SWNN) - The Rey movie is getting replaced with WHAT on the Disney slate?! - Coming Soon to a Disney+ subscription near you: Star Wars Visions, Volume 3! - Did you buy a Star Wars Christmas ornament this year? There’s a recall, so… do with that information what you will - Star Wars was such a scrappy little production back in the late 70s, they’d never get away with this sh-t now - In today’s Silly Story from an Unreliable Source segment, if this pop star appears in a Star Wars film, we’ll eat our hats - Recap on Tap: Laura’s spoiler-free review of the upcoming High Republic audio drama, Star Wars: Tempest Breaker Helpful links referenced in this episode: - Keep an eye on the Rogue Rebels podcast feed! We joined Sal for a SPOILER discussion of The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless, which will be out soon! - Laura, Smets and Rocha discuss recent Star Wars film shake-ups and Andor Season 3 news the on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 125, hosts Alyce and Laura are* old and amazing and celebrating everything Star Wars, which is also old and amazing! - We shall henceforth tackle all arguments and confrontations with the energy and attitude of a toddler - Star Wars movie drama continues with the most recent writer’s exit (Variety via Puck News) - There’s a new trailer for Skeleton Crew aka Skelly Crü, with an accompanying article on starwars.com - New images from Skeleton Crew from Empire Magazine (via Reddit) - Will Skelly Crü have ties to the 2019 novel, Star Wars: Force Collector? Alyce has a theory - December 3, 2024 is going to be a big day for Star Wars fans, as it marks the premiere of Skeleton Crew and the debut of The High Republic audio original, Tempest Breaker - Imagine Rancho Obi-Wan, but four times bigger? A new Star Wars memorabilia museum may be in the works - Star Wars is putting the “Knight” in Jedi Knight in a very literal way and it is amazing. Check out the new THR concept art and all the other publishing reveals from NYCC! - As it turns out, The Book of Boba Fett really did take inspiration from Parks & Rec - Recap on Tap is a non-spoiler review of The High Republic YA novel, Tears of the Nameless! We discuss some general plot points, characters and share our thoughts on the novel and Phase III so far. No spoilers, but if you want to avoid this discussion, skip 55:00 - 01:08:20. Helpful links referenced in this episode: - On the Oct 25 episode of The Jedi Way, Laura and Rocha talked about Rey movie writing shakeups, publishing reveals out of NYCC reveals and why Laura believes Gray Jedi is a stupid concept Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 124, hosts Alyce and Laura revel* in the rizz (yeah, we know cool slang) of Spooky Season! - Alyce is watching everything and Laura won’t watch anything new - Coming to an apocalyptic future soon, probably: cryo-frozen celebrity zombies - How money could be better spent: new recurring segment, perhaps? - It wasn’t for us, but if The Acolyte was for you and you want your voice heard in the call for a second season, here are some helpful links: petition, letter template - Jodie Turner-Smith calls Disney on its sh-t in Glamour UK - The Hollywood Reporter asks if Disney is bad at Star Wars and, regardless of the answer, the article is at least a comprehensive recap of how we got here - On that note, apparently toxic fandom is a thing in other fandoms too (not just Star Wars). - The Art of The High Republic Vol. II finalizes its cover… oh, and it’s release has been delayed - Mando Maybe-Spoilers? Allegedly some plot details of The Mandalorian and Grogu have leaked and all of them SUCK. Skip 40:05-45:05 to avoid this section. - Recap on Tap: after a delay or two, all 4 issues of The High Republic Adventures: Saber For Hire are finally out! We didn’t realize how much we’ve missed having Ty Yorrick in our lives. Join us as we discuss the comic mini-series issue by issue [skip 45:55-1:15:20 to avoid spoilers] Helpful links referenced in this episode: - Kevin Smets, John Rocha and Laura Kelly discuss the epidemic of toxicity in fandom and possibility of more live-action Obi-Wan on the October 9th episode of The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 123, hosts Alyce and Laura dive* into the end of the world, roadkill, being traumatized by Moulin Rouge and the real cost of being immortalized on the Walk of Fame via Forbesvia Deadlinevia EWvia Varietyacross the starscopyrightedhas a treatconcept arthereHelpful links referenced in this episode: Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 122, hosts Alyce and Laura venture* bravely into Star Wars and its scary fandom! next season of Ahsokavia Deadlinethat This Rolling Stone articlewill notSkeleton Crew trailerAfter we recorded but before this episode was released, we learned about the death of iconic Darth Vader voice actor James Earl Jones on September 9, 2024. We raise a toast in celebration of Jones’ life, legacy and his incredible 60-year career in film, television and stage. RIP. Helpful links referenced in this episode: Aug. 20th episode of The Jedi Waymost recent episode of The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 121, hosts Alyce and Laura welcome* you to Middle Earth (just for a little bit) for some Who’s Hot and Who’s Not, Lord of the Rings and 9/11, and built-in bathroom breaks for Alyce. Then it’s back to Star Wars! Check out the trailer hereSkeleton Crewwatch it herevia ColliderLearn more about it from this Gizmodo articlepreorder linkSPOILER discussion on The High Republic: Temptation of the ForceAppleSpotifyHelpful links referenced in this episode: twitterFacebookAugust 9th episode of The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Get in, losers, we’re going to Brendon. I mean, Brendok! In the episode formerly known as Episode #121, hosts Alyce and Laura are* PLAGUED [get it?] by technical difficulties AGAIN, this time in the form of a lost recording. new dressalso lol at thisHelpful links referenced in this episode: Episode 7: ChoiceEpisode 8: The AcolyteLaura and Meg’s spoiler review of Temptation of the ForceHoth Hangout with Joey and BenTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Disclaimer in the off-chance this is your first episode of Force Toast: we had a technical issue (user-error) so the audio quality of Laura’s track isn’t up to our usual standards. Sorry, and know that we have resolved the issue so all future episodes will sound like our prior episodes =) In Episode 120, hosts Alyce and Laura are* definitely NOT listening to or taking to heart all the ways Gen Z thinks Millennials are cringe™ now. SWNNThePlaylist.net)Collider interview with Leslye HeadlandVernestra Rwoh Helpful links referenced in this episode: Episode 5: NightEpisode 6: Teach / CorruptRogue Rebels feed Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 119, hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* why architects in the Star Wars universe are always building giant server rooms next to giant holes? Happy Sad ConfusedThe Hollywood ReporterSiriusXMLRMonlineThe Hollywood Reportervia ColliderStar Wars Outlaws is getting in on itcomic mini seriesHelpful links referenced in this episode: Episode 3Episode 4June 16 episode of Jammed TransmissionsThe Acolyte episode 3 Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 118, hosts Alyce and Laura share* fermentation tips, break down recent Star Wars news and discuss their differing opinions on The Acolyte! via WGAvia Varietyvia Hollywood Reportervia GizmodoBarbieAvar KrissBell ZettifarBurryagaCair San TekkaYodaElzar Mann Helpful links referenced in this episode: twitterInstagramreview episodes 1 and 2 of The Acolyte Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 117, hosts Alyce and Laura take* you on a 90-minute journey to get caught on up Phase III of The High Republic! Sol vs MaeVern’s lightwhipLee Jung-jae BTSthis interview with Amandla StenbergSFXbroken down by SWNN4-hour long videoHelpful links referenced in this episode: May 18th episode of The Jedi Wayrossing The Streams Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 116, hosts Alyce and Laura spend* roughly 40% of the episode laughing at their own dumb jokes and the other 60% discussing actual Star Wars. the trailerthe posterkey charactersIs this newsStar Wars Celebration JapanAre you caught up on your High Republic Phase III reading? You’ve got a few weeks! In Episode 117, we will recap The High Republic comic series and the YA novel, Defy The Storm! Helpful links referenced in this episode: most recent episode of The Jedi WaNerdist articleTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Step aside, Abbott & Costello! In Episode 115, hosts Alyce and Laura turn* their dumb-ss little podcast into a Vaudeville Star Wars Hour! Kinda! sugar-infused blue milkGamesRadarEWThe DirectTales of the Empire trailerHelpful links referenced in this episode: most recent episode of The Jedi WayTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 114, hosts Alyce and Laura share* tales of trivia, driving away dates with Star Wars, winning, and cocktails stirred-not-shaken trailer linksw.com articleThe Acolyte databankis winningEmpire MagazineLibby appvia VarietyHere’s where the Star Wars bit starts25th Anniversarynew trailer for Star Wars OutlawsMace Winduvia DeadlineHelpful links referenced in this episode: Frank Janisch fills in for Laura on The Jedi WayThe Bad Batch S3 eps 10 & 11 Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 113, 🎶 the tree, the tree, the tree is on fire! 🎶 and hosts Alyce and Laura can’t do anything* about it but observe, all while trying to record a podcast about Star Wars. via The Hollywood ReporterYoutinisw.comHelpful links referenced in this episode: Find the review of Episodes 4 & 5 here Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 112, hosts Alyce and Laura contemplate* the art of pointillism and the lifespan of gingerbread… and of course, Star Wars stuff! it’s a WORKING titlevia IGNLucasfilm is hiringvia SWNNconfirmed release dateseeing Bell, Loden and EMBER in animated formTemptation of the Force coverhoard of Star Wars stuffOther helpful links referenced in this episode: on The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 111, hosts Alyce and Laura are* bringing 50 Shades of SLAY to celebrate 5 years of Force Toast! All the oppalance of a cosapolitanhere’s some moredearly departed Carl Weathersdid a teaseStar Wars: In a GalaxyWe’re taking a little February break, but stay tuned for more Force Toast on March 5, 2024! Helpful links referenced in this episode: some fancy new graphicsin the Feb 8 episodethe Best of the Jedi Order from Star Wars: In a Galaxy Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In Episode 110, hosts Alyce and Laura turn their tiaras into brooches on this almost-avernersary episode! you can do that heretrailer for The Bad Batch season 3as tweeted byA Certain Point AskewSkip 36:35-50:55Helpful links referenced in this episode: January 24th episode of The Jedi Way Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!