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CJ and Luke discuss Kathleen Kennedy stepping down, Filoni and Brennan stepping up and the latest news in the Star Wars Universe.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Starfighter News
07:00 Dawn of the Jedi no more?
13:40 Lando movie happening?
16:40 The new trilogy is coming
19:50 Galaxy Edge Update
24:25 Kathleen Kennedy Review
42:12 Lynwen Brennan Overview
44:30 Dave Filoni Overview
45:50 Was it the right choice?
56:30 Fan Comments
WhatCulture Star Wars is dedicated to all things Star Wars. We’ll have all the usual lists, features, and news, plus there’ll be Ups & Downs for all the latest shows and new Star Wars movies. The force is with us!
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!
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CJ and Luke discuss the 2026 and what to expect from Star Wars. We look back at TV, Movies, Gaming, Books, Comics and more.
Share your highlights in the comments below so we can discuss them in future episodes.
0:00 Intro
1:30 TV
20:50 Gaming
28:00 Lego
33:58 Books
41:54 Comics
47:30 Movies
WhatCulture Star Wars is dedicated to all things Star Wars. We’ll have all the usual lists, features, and news, plus there’ll be Ups & Downs for all the latest shows and new Star Wars movies. The force is with us!
CJ and Luke discuss the High’s and Lows of Star Wars in 2025. We look back at each month and what 2025 brought us in TV, Movies, Gaming, Books, Comics and more.
Share your highlights in the comments below so we can discuss them in future episodes.
0:00 Intro
3:53 January
9:35 February, March, April
20:22 Andors April/May
25:30 May
27:15 June
30:00 July
35:44 August/September
44:25 October / November
53:00 December
WhatCulture Star Wars is dedicated to all things Star Wars. We’ll have all the usual lists, features, and news, plus there’ll be Ups & Downs for all the latest shows and new Star Wars movies. The force is with us!
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!
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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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RFR is back! We have some top secret information from our Bothan Spies regarding the upcoming 50th anniversary 4K upgrade rerelease of the original 1977 version of STAR WARS. Beyond the film itself, we can expect some surprises. We break down all the info from our sources who have actually seen some of the restored footage themselves.
Where has RFR been the last month? Why the sudden disappearance? Were Jason and Jimmy fighting? Or were there bigger issues undermining the production of the show? We’ll pull back the curtain and explain everything that went down, with a little help from Master Qui Jon.
Plus, we have a ton of great interview highlights from director Shawn Levy and actor Matt Smith about the upcoming STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER, and a little bit of info about next year’s THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. Plus, listener feedback and more!
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As is our tradition, we dedicate ample time to listener feedback on the final RFR before Thanksgiving. It’s our way of turning the spotlight onto our audience to say “thanks” for being so loyal and supportive. From your comments about new releases like Star Wars Visions to thoughts on The Original Trilogy, we love hearing from you. Is Obi-Wan the greatest Jedi ever? When did fans first learn The Empire Strikes Back was not “Star Wars II” but instead “Episode V”? What about the ’90s when Star Wars was only being represented by The Expanded Universe and PC games like Dark Forces. These are just some of the questions our audience of superfans are throwing at us. Plus, we take a brief look back at the history of the Baby Yoda balloon at The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, updates on the potential official release and 4K upgrade of the original 1977 version of Star Wars, the Yoda statue controversy in Jonesborough, Tennessee and more.
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Earlier this week, it was announced that the long-running Star Wars Insider magazine will be releasing its final issue in early 2026. We look back at the legacy and impact of the periodical with its founder Dan Madsen who joins us In The Cantina to share behind-the-scenes stories about the early days of the magazine, his favorite memories interviewing George Lucas, and his feelings about the magazine he started over 30 years ago finally coming to an end. Star Wars: Starfighter is gearing up for a 2027 release and we review interview comments from actor Matt Smith and director Shawn Levy who gets us caught up on the latest production updates. Plus, Daniel Craig looks back on his experience as a stormtrooper in The Force Awakens, new Lucas Museum news, and harmless lightsaber stabs to the midsection.
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As Star Wars was being developed back in the mid-70s, the maverick special effects crew at ILM were pioneering new filmmaking technologies in often unconventional ways. In the early days, machinist Stuart Ziff found himself thrust into the action on day one. In the years that followed, Stuart used his skills in a variety of ways at ILM including working on Return of the Jedi creature costumes like Admiral Ackbar, Nein Nunb and Ree Yees, and on many projects from Dragonslayer to Ghostbusters to Jurassic Park. This week on RFR, Stuart joins us In The Cantina to share fascinating stories about working on the Star Wars Original Trilogy and beyond. Plus, our review of Star Wars Visions season 3 and Jimmy Mac had the opportunity to see a Star Wars Holiday Special legend perform live in Chicago. Listen to find out who it was!
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More info has emerged regarding Adam Driver’s rejected script for “The Hunt for Ben Solo” and we take a look at all the newest details, including more fan reaction. With The Mandalorian and Grogu hitting theaters next year, and Ahsoka season two also making its debut in 2026, we review the latest production updates, along with interview highlights from stars Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver. Plus, be sure to stick around to the end of the show as we reveal some hot rumors regarding the animated series Darth Maul: Shadow Lord, the resurrection of Rogue Squadron, and behind-the-scenes info about James Mangold’s involvement in the franchise. In the wake of massive increases to the MSRP for new Hasbro Star Wars action figures, we put the state of collecting under the microscope and review all of the price hikes throughout the history of the hobby. Is it mere inflation, or is it blatant price gouging? Our research may surprise you.
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In an interview this week, Oscar-nominated actor Adam Driver revealed that he, along with Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh developed a script for a new Star Wars movie called “The Hunt For Ben Solo”, which was ultimately rejected by Disney’s top brass. So what gives? We look at every angle of this story to break it all down, along with listener reactions and fired-up opinions. We pay tribute to legendary artist Drew Struzan with Erik Sharkey, director of the documentary “Drew: The Man Behind The Poster” and discuss some of his iconic Star Wars movie posters. Will we see the original 1977 version of Star Wars back in theaters for its upcoming 50th anniversary? We analyze some leaked info and imagery that may suggest the answer is yes. Plus, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson recently were interviewed about the soon-to-open Lucas Museum in LA. We review the highlights along with some comments from George about life after Star Wars.
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The legendary book “Star Wars: The Annotated Screenplays” features the complete shooting scripts for all three of the Original Trilogy films, along with notations revealing information about how each scene evolved throughout George Lucas’s writing process, from the rough draft to the final revised fourth script. The book also included new interview quotes from Lucas and other key creatives, pulling the curtain back even further. Join us for this special RFR Q&A discussion, previously only available to members of the RFR Patreon community, featuring actor Matt Rashid as we discuss the screenplay to A NEW HOPE and act out a couple scenes. Plus, we have a ton of laughs along the way.
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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. Plus, we listen to the first public comments from Mia Goth about joining the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter, we review Haslab’s Mos Eisley Cantina, listener feedback and more!
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With STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER currently in front of cameras, the rumor mill is heating up with potential info about the plot of the film, the characters and more. Is it possible we will see Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker appear in Starfighter? We’ve heard all the rumors and we break them all down. With STAR WARS: VISIONS season three debuting later this month, we study the new trailer and anticipate what the anime series will bring us. We go through the RFR Voicemail in-box to listen to what you had to say about the new trailer for THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, and we show appreciation for Billy Dee Williams’ appearance as “The Landolorian” in LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY season 2. Plus, we listen to recent comments by Bryce Dallas Howard who’s directing episodes of AHSOKA season 2, and we continue to ask “Where the F is the Play-doh?”
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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER is coming to theaters in 2027 and is currently in front of cameras as we speak, and this week, fans were surprised by the first image from location was shared online by director Shawn Levy. We look closely at the photo for insight and clues about the upcoming Ryan Gosling film. We’re still recovering from RFR at Rancho Obi-Wan and we’re sharing our accounts of the weekend, from behind-the-scenes to travel horror stories.We also feature listener feedback about the epic event and we show off all the swag. ANDOR won for best writing in a drama at the Emmy awards last weekend and writer Dan Gilroy was there. We listen to his acceptance speech and the interviews that took place following his well-deserved win. Plus, we have recent Mark Hamill interview comments covering all aspects of his career and more!
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An event years in the making finally happened last weekend as Rebel Force Radio descended upon Steve Sansweet’s Rancho Obi-Wan, the Guinness Book of World Records largest Star Wars memorabilia collection, for a live podcast fundraiser with an audience of the greatest Star Wars fans in the galaxy. Join us, Steve, Anne Neumann, Billy Mac, Baby Belushi and more for an evening under the stars in California. Plus, Puppet Lando stopped by for an epic performance and many other surprises happened throughout the night. And we did it to raise funds for a great cause – Rancho Obi-Wan and The Saga Museum. Become a member and support this amazing and magical place!
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LUCAS WARS is a new graphic novel that showcases George Lucas’s rise from auteur filmmaker to Star Wars superstar as it goes behind-the-scenes of the original Star Wars film. Lucas Wars writer Laurent Hopman joins us In The Cantina to provide insight into his amazing illustrated story. But did George Lucas actually read it? You need to listen to find out! In news headlines, we feature recent interview highlights from Mark Hamill and exclusive clips of The Acolyte’s Manny Jacinto onstage at Chicago Fan Expo. Plus, we take a close look at the fallout from The Phantom Menace with highlights from the creators via ILM Light and Magic season 2, and that isn’t enough, we got an Outrageous Unthinkable Story of the Week and Star Wars on Pop Culture for the cherry on top of an awesome show!
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Cruising into theaters in 2027, STAR WARS STARFIGHTER is gearing up for production and this week, the official casting was finally revealed. We look at the roster of actors to be featured and speculate what impact their roles will have on the story. Clean up in Aisle 66! We’re focusing on Star Wars in the grocery stores past and present. We have in our possession a complete set of Star Wars Coca Cola cans to review and we follow up on last week’s discussion about Star Wars food from the 80s – Star Wars Pepperidge Farm cookies and Kellogg’s C-3POs Cereal, along with listeners’ memories and nostalgia.
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Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen came together onstage at Fan Expo Chicago for a full-blown Star Wars prequel reunion. Both actors were interviewed about their experiences shooting the trilogy along with behind-the-scenes stories and we got the highlights. Simon Kinberg recently discussed his excitement for his upcoming Star Wars trilogy and we listen to what he had to say. Plus, we look at how the events of the Prequel Trilogy affects our perception of the Original Trilogy, we pay tribute to actor Terence Stamp from The Phantom Menace, we consider the possibility of Skeleton Crew season two, and we go back to school, Star Wars-style!
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Gina Carano’s lawsuit vs Disney has reached a settlement, so we react to the news and consider the possibility of the return of her character Cara Dune to STAR WARS. We go into the RFR Sound Lab to examine the tortured Gonk droid from Jabba’s Palace in RETURN OF THE JEDI and listener feedback has us considering the loopholes and inconsistencies surrounding the Mandalorian Darksaber. Plus, we listen to new comments from Tony Gilroy discussing the impact of ANDOR, along with new rumors about Kathleen Kennedy’s exit date as head of Lucasfilm and who will replace her.
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Cur·mudg·eon [kərˈməj(ə)n] noun
a bad-tempered person, especially an old one.
We celebrate two legendary curmudgeons who brought the characters of Han Solo and Qui Gon Jinn to life: Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson. Both have been on the interview circuit lately, both have been looking back at their Star Wars careers, and both are sometimes grateful and sometimes salty about their experiences in a galaxy far, far away. We listen to recent interview highlights from the two to get their perspectives as now-older gentlemen. We report on fresh news about the casting of Matt Smith in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER, shooting later this year, and we look forward to the 50th anniversary of STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE with news of a theatrical release happening in 2027. But what version will it be? Plus, listener feedback gets us looking at what and who are responsible for the Sequel Trilogy going “off the rails” and more!
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