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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 Jarrus.  David and Hannah discuss volume 1 of this series and what it means to have two different stories of the same situation. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 leave us a review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 Facebook Group, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you like the show, please leave us a review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you like the show, please leave us a review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 our YouTube Channel. If you like the show, please leave us a review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 Wendig. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 Channel. If you like the show, please leave us a review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

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 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

Welcome to Inside The Force. On this episode, David and Casey take a trip down memory lane and share the evolutions of the show. We also describe the different shows we have currently on our YouTube channel. If you've been here since the beginning, this is just a reminder. If you're new to the show, this gives you a look at our history. Either way, we thank you for support us and joining our Star Wars discussions. We also talk about The Mandalorian and Kathleen Kennedy. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

If you've listened to a Star Wars audiobook, chances are you've heard his voice. His most recent credits include Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising, Resistance Reborn, and Light of the Jedi. We debut our new series, Masters of the Order, where we talk to people that have helped create the Star Wars stories we enjoy. As our first guest, Marc Thompson talks about his love for Star Wars and gives insight into the process of working on a Star Wars project. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

The Bad Batch arrives May the 4th. Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, Tech, and newly recruited Echo will begin new adventures for Clone Force 99. We know some details of the show, but what is the story? Where will this show end up and what other characters will make an appearance? We offer our insight and predictions on the direction the stories could take. We also discuss new casting for Obi-Wan and a possible appearance from Hera. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

The rebels have earned their biggest victory against the Galactic Empire with the destruction of the Death Star. But the war is far from over. While Leia and Han undertake an important but dangerous mission, Luke begins his journey to become a Jedi. And his first stop is returning to Tatooine where a familiar bounty hunter is waiting. David and Hannah begin discussing the Star Wars comic series set between Episodes IV and V. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

The Skywalker Saga is over. The stories of Luke, Leia, and Han are over. Or are they? In season 2 of The Mandalorian, the Jedi that answered the call from Grogu was Luke Skywalker. And there are novels and comics that include stories of Leia and Han. But is Lucasfilm closing the chapter on these original characters in the near future? What other stories can be told? David and Cody discuss these questions and the possibilities. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

Lucasfilm has turned 50. We all know the story of George Lucas and how grateful we are that he created this special galaxy far, far away for us to enjoy. But Lucasfilm has impacted so much more than just Star Wars fans. It's changed the movie industry and helped advance technology in so many ways. We discuss that impact on the world and how Lucasfilm has changed since the Disney purchase. Other topics include Gina Carano, Rian Johnson's Trilogy, a Boba Fett comic, and a new Star Wars video game. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!

There is a disturbance in the Force and the Emperor has felt it. To investigate, he sends his most powerful agents, Thrawn and Darth Vader. But it's not the first time the two have joined forces. Years ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Republic and Commander Thrawn of the Chiss Ascendancy crossed paths. Told through two storylines, their allegiance to the Empire will be tested. David and Hannah discuss Star Wars: Thrawn - Alliances, written by Timothy Zahn. 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 review and share us with your friends and family. May the Force be with You!