Inside The Force: A Star Wars Podcast

The galaxy is changing and peace is now a possibility. For Han Solo, that means helping Chewbacca liberate his homeworld of Kashyyyk. As Norra Wexley and her band of rebels pursue the remaining Imperial leadership across the galaxy, Admiral Rae Sloane searches for a means to save the crumbling Empire. But all is cut short with the disappearance of Han and Chewie. David and Hannah discuss the second book of the Aftermath trilogy, Star Wars: Aftermath - Life Debt written by Chuck Wendig. For...

Boba Fett is taking over and the crime syndicates have much to fear. Will the Book of Boba Fett explore the Star Wars underworld? Or will it just be what the rumors are saying, The Mandalorian 2.5? David and guest Martin discuss the possibilities of the series which debuts this December. They also discuss the latest episode of The Bad Batch, The War of the Bounty Hunters comic, and much more. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on...

Finn is strong with the Force. And that's a story we would love to see. David and Cody discuss possible storylines centered on Finn if John Boyega decided to return to Star Wars. They also review episodes four and five of The Bad Batch, discuss the canceled Disney+ show, and preview the comic crossover War of the Bounty Hunters. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you like the show,...

Princess Leia travels to an Alliance prison base with a very important captive. But, unfortunately for them, the hidden prison is about to be invaded. Can Luke and Han overcome their own problems to make it in time to help Leia escape? And who is this person that knows so much about the Princess? David and Hannah discuss Star Wars: Rebel Jail, volume three of the Star Wars comic series set between Episodes IV and V. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook...

The Bad Batch is giving us a glimpse at the Empire's transition from clone troopers to stormtroopers. But was this a good strategy? Was this one of the reasons the Empire could not stop the Rebellion? There are pros and cons to both sides. David and Cody discuss the different points that possibly contributed to the decision. They also review Episode 3 of The Bad Batch and talk about Dave Filoni's promotion to Executive Creative Director. For more Star Wars content visit...

When the Star Wars canon was re-established with new stories in the novels, comics, and games, most have contained new characters but some have expanded familiar ones. And with so many of these stories, it's hard for anyone to follow them all. So how relevant should they be? Can these stories have impactful consequences on characters we already know? We bring in Charles, the other half of ConverSWations, to answer these questions. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join...

The Bad Batch has continued The Clone Wars story. It's allowing us to see a time period that we have not witnessed before and storylines that could have significant meaning to other stories. But what about the films? Could we see animated shows that continue the films and begin to fill in some of the time gaps? David, Cody, and guest Martin discuss which films and characters this would work with. They also talk about the new Star Wars Celebration dates, the second episode of The Bad Batch,...

The Bad Batch has debuted and within the first few minutes, we are introduced to a young Kanan Jarrus, or rather his real name, Caleb Dume. We get to witness Order 66 through his eyes and the eyes of this master, Depa Billaba. But did you know his origin story has already been told in the comics and that it's much different than in the show? In 2015 a short run comic series, Star Wars: Kanan, followed the story of the young padawan on how he escaped the Jedi purge and came to be Kanan...

The Empire has begun. The Clone Wars have ended and Clone Force 99 starts their new mission, surviving this ever-changing galaxy. David and Cody discuss the premiere episode of The Bad Batch. They also talk about May the 4th, Anakin's return, Ewan's lightsaber training, and Mandalorian season 3 being strong with the Force. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you like the show, please...

Gray Jedi refers to those distancing themselves from the Jedi Code and walking the line between the light and dark sides of the Force. This term has long been used for some characters in Legends but it still has yet to find its way into Star Wars canon. One character, Ahsoka Tano, could fit that definition. Should Gray Jedi become canon in Star Wars? To answer this complex question, we brought on Pat, co-host of ConverSWations. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our...

One of the last projects George Lucas worked on, Star Wars Detours, could finally be released. The big question is whether or not it'll be considered canon. But what about the comedy aspect of it? Is the Star Wars fan base ready for content focused on different genres? We discuss this idea and much, much more. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you like the show, please leave us a...

Luke Skywalker continues his quest to learn about the Jedi. But when his lightsaber is stolen, he soon finds himself imprisoned. Han and Leia are confronted by an unexpected foe and the Imperials are closing in on them thanks to a woman from Han's past. Will they find a way to help Luke before he enters the Arena of Death? David and Hannah discuss the second volume of the Star Wars comic series set between Episodes IV and V, Star Wars: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon. For more Star Wars...

She has been voicing the character of Padme for the past 12 years. But what you may not know is that she's been involved with Star Wars ever since 2003's Knights of the Old Republic. From her dreams at age 7, to moving to LA, to her hopes for the future; we discuss all that and more. Our interview series continues as David talks with actress Catherine Taber about her journeys to that galaxy far, far away. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow...

The end of her reign was just the beginning. After serving as Queen of Naboo, the newly elected Queen has asked Padme to continue serving her people as Senator. Together with her handmaidens, Padme learns to navigate the political landscape as well as carry out her personal missions throughout the galaxy. David and Hannah discuss Queen's Shadow, written by E. K. Johnston. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to...

Through the light side of the Force, certain Jedi were able to exist after death and appear as Force spirits. We first saw this happen with Obi-Wan Kenobi when he appeared to Luke Skywalker. But what is the truth behind Force spirits? We've seen them, but we've seen them in different forms and it seems the mystery behind the concept keeps expanding. We discuss Force spirits, the third Thrawn Ascendancy book, War of the Bounty Hunters, the Vintage Collection, and much more. For more Star...

The war is not over. The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, but the battle for freedom continues. On the remote planet Akiva, the Empire begins to regroup. But Norra Wexley has returned to her home planet and quickly realizes her time as a freedom fighter isn't over yet. With her newfound allies, they are ready to do whatever is needed to end the Empire's rule. David and Hannah discuss the first book of the Aftermath trilogy, Star Wars: Aftermath written by Chuck...

Obi-Wan Kenobi has been labeled a special event series and the cast has been revealed. Some familiar faces are present but most are new to Star Wars. We discuss the character possibilities of the cast and whether any surprise characters we know will show up. We also talk about The Bad Batch trailer, Kevin Feige, The Acolyte, Sebastian Stan, and much more. For more Star Wars content visit insidetheforce.com. Join our Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube...

Her first Star Wars novel, Lost Stars released in 2015, continues to be one of the most popular. She's explored every era of the Star Wars galaxy with her novels including The High Republic era. Her stories include introductions to new characters but also some familiar ones such as Princess Leia, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. We continue our new series with author Claudia Gray and discuss her experiences writing in that galaxy far, far away. For more Star Wars content visit...

Thrawn serves the Empire and Emperor Palpatine. But his allegiance will be tested. As Thrawn's TIE defender program is halted, his former protege Eli Vanto returns with a dire warning. Thrawn intellect must guide him through an impossible choice, his duty to the Chiss Ascendancy or his loyalty to the Empire. David and Hannah discuss the final installment in the Thrawn novel series, Star Wars: Thrawn - Treason, written by Timothy Zahn. For more Star Wars content visit...

We've seen a few redemptions in Star Wars, from Darth Vader to Kylo Ren. And in these instances, we've also seen a sacrifice. But does that always need to happen? There are many different backstories that cause people to make bad decisions. So can an evil character atone for their past actions and mistakes? To answer these questions, we turned to David Triana from the Followers of the Force podcast who's been thinking of this concept for a while. For more Star Wars content visit...