We&#39;re finally tackling one of our most anticipated books of the year: TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE by Tessa Gratton! We dive into the intimacy between Avar and Elzar, why love can ignite the stars, the encroaching Blight and Marchion Ro&#39;s grand scheme, fighting fear with empathy, and how this book ties into the potential endgame of the High Republic. (Spoilers ahead) Independent Bookstore of the Week: Boulder Bookstore (Boulder, CO) Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #TheHighRepublic #TemptationOfTheForce

Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

“Temptation of the Force” Book Discussion | The High Republic

On today&#39;s episode, we&#39;re bringing you a roundtable interview with the iconic Dee Bradley Baker, whose voice-acting work has been a pillar of Star Wars animation for over a decade. Dee is best known for voicing the clones in both The Clone Wars & The Bad Batch, in addition to numerous other characters across multiple series. He&#39;s now lending his talents to the one and only Nubs in Young Jedi Adventures, which just premiered its second season. We highlight some of our favorite moments from the first 11 episodes before diving into the roundtable at 9:49. Panelists include (in order): The Art of Fatherhood, Coffee with Kenobi, Fan Dads, Fangirls Going Rogue, Father Son Galaxy. Big thanks to Lucasfilm for the opportunity to participate! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #YoungJediAdventures #TheHighRepublic

Dee Bradley Baker on Voicing Nubs in YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES (Roundtable Interview)

Clayton Sandell, Kelly Knox, and S.T. Bende join us to look back at 40 years of Star Wars history with RETURN OF THE JEDI: A VISUAL ARCHIVE from Insight Editions. We discuss the Jedi&#39;s long-lasting legacy & influence, making the behind-the-scenes elements feel tangible, and more. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi

40 Years of Return of the Jedi with Clayton Sandell, Kelly Knox, & S.T. Bende

Another San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and Star Wars book fans have much to look forward to! Brad and Sarah recap all the news from the weekend, including tie-in novels (finally!!) for The Acolyte (6:58). Plus, Monday brought another surprise announcement in the form of the Reign of the Empire trilogy launching next year (33:46). io9 Exclusive: https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-reign-of-the-empire-books-alexander-freed-andor-2000480472 Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #TheAcolyte #StarWarsBooks

San Diego Comic Con 2024: Acolyte Tie-Ins & the Reign of the Empire Trilogy

Star Wars author Tessa Gratton joins us to talk about their latest High Republic novel TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE! We discuss the inspiration behind the book&#39;s title, Avar and Elzar&#39;s tender relationship, ghosts from the past, and more. Book spoilers begin at 29:27! Note: this interview was previously recorded on 6/13/24. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #TheHighRepublic #TemptationoftheForce

Interview with Tessa Gratton: Author of “Temptation of the Force”

We&#39;re diving into the season finale of the The Acolyte, "The Acolyte," directed by Hanelle. Culpepper and written by Jason Micallef. We discuss why we&#39;re desperate for this story to continue with a second season, Osha&#39;s emotional retribution, Oshamir thumb touches, the rule of two, Vernestra&#39;s secrets, and more. Check out the interviews we referenced at StarWars.com, Collider, Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, & Gizmodo. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #TheAcolyte #RenewTheAcolyte 

The Acolyte: “The Acolyte” (Season Finale) Discussion

Brad and Sarah are back with the seventh episode of The Acolyte, "Choice" — directed by Kogonada and written by Charmaine DeGraté, Jen Richards, & Jasmyne Flournoy. We discuss the difference between choice and destiny, Osha&#39;s agency, the road to hell being paved with good intentions, the Jedi and institutional power, and more. Check out both referenced interviews with showrunner Leslye Headland at Nerdist and Collider. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #TheAcolyte 

The Acolyte: “Choice” (Episode 7) Discussion

Brad and Sarah are back with the sixth episode of The Acolyte, "Teach / Corrupt" — directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper and written by Leslye Headland & Jocelyn Bioh. We discuss the triumphant return of the enemies-to-lovers trope in Star Wars, Qimir&#39;s vulnerability, accessing the Force through emotion, the power of two, and more. Remember to hydrate! Check out the Collider interview with showrunner Leslye Headland here. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #TheAcolyte 

The Acolyte: “Teach/Corrupt” (Episode 6) Discussion

Brad and Sarah break down the fifth episode of The Acolyte, "Night" — directed by Alex Garcia Lopez and written by Kor Adana & Cameron Squires. Join us as we emotionally recover from one of Star Wars&#39; most devastating 30 minutes of television including the unmasking of the Stranger and his true motivations, a bloody trail of fallen Jedi, Sol&#39;s inner darkness, and the road ahead for Osha and Mae. Full spoilers ahead! Read the Episode 5 Entertainment Weekly article here. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #TheAcolyte 

The Acolyte: “Night” (Episode 5) Discussion

Brad and Sarah break down the fourth episode of The Acolyte, "Day" — directed by Alex Garcia Lopez and written by Claire Kiechel & Kor Adana. All roads lead to the mysterious and spooky forest on Khofar where our heroes may or may not have a long overdue dental appointment. Full spoilers ahead! Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfForce Linktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforce Thank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, Lee-Ann, Lucy, Ruth, Travis, and Tom. #StarWars #TheAcolyte 

The Acolyte: “Day” (Episode 4) Discussion

Friends of the Force is a fan podcast dedicated to finding joy within the Star Wars fandom. Hosts Brad and Sarah invite listeners to their weekly in-depth discussions featuring film, television, publishing, interviews, and other niche topics that you can only find in a galaxy far, far away. We strike a balance between boundless enthusiasm and thoughtful exploration of the larger-than-life themes that bind us all together as friends of the Force.

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