Join the Marks on episode 250 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they hitch up four wampas and go chasing Mando and Grogu. They look at the Super Bowl advert featuring the two Dins, discuss the 94th birthday of the Maestro John Williams, look at how Gollum inspired The Acolyte and return to Surrey Star Wars Weekend where Mark Newbold spoke with Michael Jenn from Andor and Paul Naylor chatted with Paul Warren from the sequel trilogy. There’s more in this one than a Mando Happy Meal on episode 250 of Making Tracks.
Check out the original storyboards alongside the final imagery of the Battle of Hoth from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V) is now streaming on @disneyplus
Join us on Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as we celebrate Star Wars Podcast Day 2026 and the 27th anniversary of the very first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk which premiered on 7th February 1999. This episode we head to Newark and Festival of the Force 2026, where Mark Newbold was joined onstage by Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar) and Paul Kasey (Admiral Raddus), the first time these two Mon Cal titans have shared a stage to discuss their experiences playing these iconic Admirals. It’s the first of seven Fantha Tracks Radio episodes across the weekend on this very special episode of Making Tracks.
Another corporate leadership shakeup that will impact Star Wars has happened as Bob Iger’s successor was named this week. We look at the new bosses and speculate how they will impact Star Wars and Lucasfilm.
We have new updates from our Bothan spies about the Star Wars Original Trilogy 4k remaster upgrade coming to theaters next year. Hear fresh details about the visuals, the audio mix and work being done on deleted scenes.
Marvel head honcho Kevin Feige was once attached to a Star Wars film project but the deal went belly up. What was Feige’s Star Wars pitch all about? We’ll tell you what we recently heard and the surprising connection his script had with some old Expanded Universe villains.
Plus, discussion about Maul: Shadow Lord, updates about Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film project, currently in developmental hell, and Save The Date for the RFR Mandalorian and Grogu After Show Live happening in Cleveland this May. Listen for details and we’ll see you there!
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Join the Marks on episode 249 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they take on a couple of deep-dive questions regarding the future of the saga; does Star Wars always need to replicate the past, and how does Star Wars move beyond the shadow of Andor? Two hefty topics, along with conversations with Joplin Sibtain from Andor and Michael Carter from Return of the Jedi, all on episode 249 of Making Tracks.
Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks.
Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers.
Join Brian Cameron and Paul Naylor on Good Morning Tatooine for an in-depth discussion of all the latest Star Wars and Lucasfilm news.
This week we find out what Stormtroopers do at a weekend as Paul heads to The Empire Strips Back.
We look at the connection between ReedPOP and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
We debate the surge in Star Wars AI Short Films, before getting into some of the news of the week.LEGO Smart Play announced five new sets, Mad Cave Studios enter the galaxy of Star Wars, and GalaxyPalooza announce their ticketing information.
We then gear up for award season with Andor, and ILM picking up many nominations.We hear from Rian Johnson on why he is excited about what Kathleen Kennedy does next, from Daisy Ridley on the future of the Rey film, and Jonathan Tropper on Star Wars: Starfighter.
We walk you through a shot-by-shot breakdown of the new teaser trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord and we review all-new information about the plot and characters. As always, we look for clues about the story and predict what will happen in the upcoming animated series. Plus, more about the upcoming Original Trilogy changes to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and does Dave Filoni really hate Andor, as rumored? Plus, listener feedback and more!
Join the Marks on episode 248 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they grab all the sporks from Docking Bay 7 and tuck into the weeks news. They look at the news that Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland is having a makeover, taking visitors to the Return of the Jedi era, the arrival of the trailer for Maul – Shadow Lord, take two listeners questions and welcome guests Ben Bailey-Smith (Lieutenant Supervisor Blevin in Andor season 1) and Callan Tavener (a stormtrooper in Andor season 2, chatting with Paul Naylor). All on episode 248 of Making Tracks.
Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks.
Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers.
Join Brian Cameron and Paul Naylor on Good Morning Tatooine for an in-depth discussion of all the latest Star Wars and Lucasfilm news.
This week we check out some of the new products revealed at UK Toy Fair 2026, learn about some of the guests coming to Star Wars Fan Fun Day, and check out a new image from The Mandalorian & Grougu.
We discuss whether Rey could be the star of the Kinberg trilogy, and discuss what Taika Waititi could be planning for his Star Wars movie.
ILM and Skywalker Sounds have both received nominations for their work at the 98th Academy Awards.
Oga’s Cantina is getting an Original Trilogy makeover.
And as Ray Park’s social media self implodes we look at the guests for Rebel Scum Con III, and rejoice in the continuing of the Maul character in the first public trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord.
When Kathleen Kennedy left her position as president of Lucasfilm last week, she left behind a ton of Star Wars projects in various states of production. From James Mangold’s “Dawn of the Jedi” and Dave Filoni’s Mandoverse epic, to potential films from Simon Kinberg, Taika Waititi, Steven Soderberg, Donald Glover and more, we look closely at that long list and try to determine which films may still actually happen under the supervision of Lucasfilm’s new regime. And where has the marketing been for this summer’s The Mandalorian and Grogu film? Plus, listener feedback on the new changes to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars in Pop Culture and more.
For three seasons, we followed along with Star Wars: The Clone Wars spinoff THE BAD BATCH and all of their adventures. Among the troopers was the young clone Omega, who quickly emerged as one of the most likeable Star Wars characters to come along in quite a while. Joining us “In The Cantina” for the very first time is Omega herself, Michelle Ang, who shares stories from behind-the-scenes at THE BAD BATCH along with how she relates to Omega and more. You will find Michelle as likeable as Omega, probably more.
Ashley Eckstein is back on RFR! As the voice of Ahsoka on The Clone Wars, Ashley developed the character from the ground up alongside George Lucas himself. We dig deep into the evolution of Ahsoka from The Clone Wars to Rebels and Ashley bravely opens up about being denied the opportunity to bring the character to life in live-action. In this must-hear conversation, Ashley gets deep about her connection to Ahsoka and the Star Wars fanbase.
Join host Brian Cameron as he chats with Mark Newbold, and Mark Mulcaster from Fantha Tracks Radio’s Making Tracks in this special edition of Good Morning Tatooine as we disect and discuss the major announcement this week from Lucasfilm.
Kathleen Kennedy has announced that she will be stepping down as President, but continuing as a producer for The Mandalorian & Grogu and Starfighter.
Dave Filoni will lead the studio as President and Chief Creative Officer alongside Lynwen Brennan as Co-President.
PLUS lots of comments provided that shapes the potential future for the Star Wars franchise.
BREAKING NEWS: Kathleen Kennedy’s control of Lucasfilm and Star Wars has come to an end. We review some telling highlights from Kathy’s exit interview and discuss her Star Wars legacy. With Dave Filoni taking charge of Lucasfilm, does this mean George Lucas will return to the fold? We share our thoughts. Disney revealed a facelift is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland as Original Trilogy characters and situations will be incorporated into the theme park this April. We review all the information about the changes and offer our opinions. Star Wars: Starfighter will feature lightsaber duels and none other than Tom Cruise stopped by the set to jump behind the camera to shoot a sequence. We look at a fresh interview with director Shawn Levy and speculate which characters will be involved in the duel and why. Mark Hamill recently discussed The Force Awakens and the lack of a reunion between Han, Luke and Leia. Find out why such a get together never materialized. Plus, we got interview highlights from Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac and more!
Join the Marks on episode 247 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they react to the biggest news of the Star Wars year so far; Kathleen Kennedy stepping down as president of Lucasfilm, to be replaced by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. What could this mean for the future of Lucasfilm, and the saga? How will they work together, what could we be getting in the future, and what do they think of the past 14 years of Kennedy in charge? All of this and more on episode 247 of Making Tracks.
Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks.
Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers.
Join the Marks on episode 246 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they carve their way through the weeks Star Wars news like a Knight of Ren through a Mustafarian defence force. We look at the potential appointment of Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to the role of co-president of Lucasfilm, the reveal that no less a legend than Tom Cruise filmed a scene from Starfighter (and it was a lightsaber battle), look at the new LEGO SMART Play releases and hear Paul (‘Good Morning Tatooine’) Naylor chat with Robert Emms (Lonni Jung) and Jacob James Beswick (ISB Supervisor Heert) on Making Tracks.＜
Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks.
Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers.
We review the latest rumors which indicate the time has come for Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy to step down from her leadership role to concentrate on producing films and Dave Filoni will be stepping up to have full creative control of the Star Wars franchise. We look at the pros and cons. We share memories of when Genndy Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars microseries premiered as a series of shorts on Cartoon Network back in 2003. A new still photo from The Mandalorian and Grogu was released this week and we look at the budget for the film and speculate on potential box office success. Plus, we dig deep into some Jon Favreau interview quotes for clues, revisit the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Star Wars in Pop Culture features Stranger Things and more!
Join the Marks on episode 245 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as we kick off 2026 and dive into the latest news and reviews. This week they discuss the missing Bespin battle scene from The Force Awakens, look at a bold escape as Indiana Jones loses his boulder, hear Daisy Ridley as she once again promises the Rey film will be worth the wait, look at Steve Evans recent Hasbro poll and how readers are rating The Black Series, The Vintage Collection and Retro, and welcome Andor season 2 star Pierro Niel Mee to talk Erskin Semaj on Making Tracks.
Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks.
Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers.
Earlier this year, when Rebel Force Radio and a full audience of the galaxy’s greatest Star Wars fans descended upon Steve Sansweet’s Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma, California, home of the Guinness Book of World Records largest Star Wars memorabilia collection, we were joined by the one, the only, Puppet Lando, who shared conversation about his trip to the Bay Area and performs his classic tune “I Want My Felt To Be Felt”
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For a certain generation of Star Wars fans, The Clone Wars was THEIR Star Wars. And the breakthrough character of Ahsoka Tano, as voiced by Ashley Eckstein, is a fan favorite. For some, it took a while to get used to Ahsoka’s snippy attitude and quips. To others, she was a breath of fresh air and youthful energy. You can count Dylan McInerney in the latter, as he developed a “cartoon crush” for Ahsoka on day one, when he was only five years old. Now, after recently celebrating his 23rd birthday, Dylan Mac joins us to discuss a lifetime of Ahsoka fandom, and even getting to meet Ashley Eckstein herself!
From “2025 Star Wars Year-In-Review Christmas Show
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We’re wrapping up a great year for Star Wars and Rebel Force Radio as we celebrate the season with friends and family. Noted and acclaimed Star Wars author/illustrator Christopher J. Sorrentino aka “Baby Belushi” (“Nerdy, Dirty, and Tasteless Star Wars Jokes IV”) joins us for the whole show as we look back at the Star Wars year that was. We break down everything of importance that happened in Star Wars and RFR throughout 2025. From Skeleton Crew to Andor to The Hunt for Ben Solo and all stops in between, we review it all.
Keeping within the family theme of the holidays, Dylan McInerney joins us In The Cantina. RFR interviewed Dylan Mac 15 years ago after he watched The Original Trilogy for the first time when he was just 7 years old. Now, Dylan returns to RFR to answer the same questions we originally asked him back in 2010. How have his answers and opinions changed over the years and how have they stayed the same? Join us to find out!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from your Star Wars pals at Rebel Force Radio! See you in 2026
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