Podcasts by Children of the Force - a Star Wars podcast

#206 - It’s Mando-batch-abration Time! from 2023-04-22T15:55:12

It's a jam-packed episode of reactions and news!  STAR WARSY STUFF [7:00] We catch up on our thoughts about the rest of Bad Batch and season three of The Mandalorian. 

We’re going to T...

#205 - Galaxy’s Edge (Finally!) from 2023-02-28T21:39:12

We’re recapping our time at Galaxy’s Edge in addition to reading an email and talking some news.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:05] Watching Bad Batch. And Harrison Ford on Shrinking.

LI...

Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - S2 - Eps 4-8 from 2023-02-13T22:36:23

We review the second big chunk of episodes from The Bad Batch season 2.  Thanks for listening! Send us a voicemail or email us at forc...

Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - S2 Episodes 1, 2 and 3 from 2023-01-16T23:20:48

The Bad Batch is back and so are we! This episode, we're talking doing a quick recap of season 1 and then diving into the first three episodes of season 2.  Leave us a voicemail:  Listen

#202 - feat. Ish from 2022-08-11T10:36:26

It's episode 202! Ish joins us for part of it! 

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [8:00] A short and sweet ditty with a Star Wars quote in it! LISTENER MAILBAG [10:25] Isaiah reached out with th...

Obi-Five and Obi-Six from 2022-07-08T10:31:46

It’s our spoiler-filled reaction to the last two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/Childrenofthe...

Obi-Three and Obi-Four from 2022-06-15T22:30:45

It’s our spoiler-filled reaction to the third and fourth episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/Child...

#201 - Celebration News Round-Up from 2022-06-11T14:22:13

This week we celebrate the Celebration announcements and get some awesome listener mail. Just listen, OK?  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:35] Obi-Wan Kenobi continues to deliver. No spoilers in this pod ...

Obi-One and Obi-Two from 2022-05-31T23:28:33

It’s our spoiler-filled reaction to the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/Childrenofth...

#200 - 200! from 2022-05-14T10:13:04

200! STAR WARSY STUFF [2:25] We’ve been playing the new LEGO Star Wars game. And the old LEGO Star Wars game. Oh, and we went to Galaxy’s Edge. Check out our website for a few photos. More t...

The Minicast Before Episode 200 from 2022-05-04T15:18:46

May the 4th be with you! We didn't have time to record a proper episode this week, so Al just pops in to say hello and give an update. Leave us a voicemail:  Listen

#199 - The One Before Episode 200 from 2022-03-17T18:49:32

It's our last episode before our big trip to Batuu! Can't wait to report all about our time off-planet. It's going to be so wizard!  Anyway, this week we have a great little episode of listener...

#198 - Pants from 2022-03-06T23:26:31

We're talking Galaxy's Edge, pants, and more(!) on episode 198 of Children of the Force.

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:05] LISTENER MAILBAG [7:00] Ish; Jacob; David, Tom, and Emma; and Nayan sent...

#197 - Uff Da from 2022-02-25T15:24:54

It's episode 197!  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05] We discuss our upcoming Galaxy’s Edge (and Disney World and Universal Studios) trip! LISTENER MAILBAG [16:50] We hear from Cohen, Ish, Lily! LIAM’...

BOBF #7 from 2022-02-13T00:14:05

This is it! Our final episode of BOBF. Margaret and Lorenzo join us, and Wyatt too! Join us as we talk about the percentage of spice users on Tatooine, the many tools in the assassin toolbox, ca...

BOBF #6 from 2022-02-04T00:13:17

"Cartoon Ahsoka uses contractions." -Anna So now you know what kind of episode this is. An awesome one! Listeners Margaret and Lorenzo (and Henry for a second) joined us in our Twitter Space to...

BOBF #4 AND 5 from 2022-01-31T16:39:28

It's BOBF, our Book of Boba Fett review show! This week we're talking about episodes 4 and 5. And bantha lips. A whole lot of bantha lip talk.  Our BOBF episodes will all be recorded as Twitter...

BOBF #3 from 2022-01-15T00:35:01

It's the third BOBF, our Book of Boba Fett review show! Our BOBF episodes will all be recorded as Twitter Spaces. If you want to join in next week, just come to Twitter and check us out Listen

BOBF #2 from 2022-01-07T17:27:24

It's BOBF, our Book of Boba Fett review show! These are all going to be done as Twitter Spaces, and this week we had a Twitter user join us for part of it. Thanks to MΩΩD for coming on the sho...

BOBF #1 from 2021-12-30T22:11:05

It's BOBF, our Book of Boba Fett review show! These are going to be pretty loose, since they're all going to be done as Twitter Spaces. If you want to join in next Wednesday, just come to Twitte...

The Light of Darkness - Episode 1 from 2021-12-12T14:49:51

This week, we have the first installment an original Star Wars book, The Light of Darkness, by listener and friend of the show, Nayan. It's my first stab at doing an audiobook. It's not as easy...

#196 - Sports Wars from 2021-11-29T11:00:25

This week we're catching up on emails, getting stumped like lumps, and listening to not one, but TWO songs from Liam. The second is at the end of the show and it's ... a catchy song.  LISTENER ...

Guests of the Force: Margaret, Henry and Lorenzo! from 2021-11-03T20:16:25

Welcome to the first ever Guests of the Force episode! Margaret, Henry and Lorenzo sent in their very own episode of Children of the Force. This is super fun and we hope it happens more often!...

#195 - 6th Annual Halloween Special! from 2021-10-29T11:09:35

It's our 6th Annual Halloween special! What could possibly go wrong?  BTW, check out our website for a few photos from Al's trip to Galaxy's Edge.  Leave us a voicemail:  Listen

Reaction Corps - The Last Batch from 2021-08-19T23:15:15

Join us as we review the final 43.75% of season 1 of The Bad Batch! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Listen

#194 - An Irregular Episode (feat. Ukulele) from 2021-07-24T09:01:30

Welcome to ... An Irregular Episode! Feat. Ukelele Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForce Twitter:  Listen

#193 - A Regular Episode from 2021-07-16T14:29:36

It's a regular episode! Yay!

LISTENER MAILBAG [2:00] A buncha emails. LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [28:40]

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Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Eps 8 and 9 from 2021-07-01T13:58:17

This week we're talking all about Kaminoans, vat goo, Beezer's cousin, and more! Join us, as we review episodes 8 and 9 of The Bad Batch, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son a...

Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Eps 6 and 7 from 2021-06-16T23:36:36

Listener email this week in addition to talking about about episodes 6 and 7 of The Bad Batch!  Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpip...

Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Eps 3, 4, and 5 from 2021-06-03T21:29:59

We're playing a bit of catch-up this week. Join us, and together we will rule these episode reactions as father and son and daughter and listener.... Leave us a voicemail: https://www...

Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Cut and Run from 2021-05-13T23:27:41

We're talking all about the second episode of The Bad Batch.  Is a chain code inherently bad?  Exactly how did the clone's inhibitor chips get activated by Order 66 and why didn't Cut's?  And...

Reaction Corps - The Bad Batch - Aftermath from 2021-05-06T17:16:05

This week, we're talking all about the premiere of The Bad Batch.  But first, we cover a few Star Wars Day things.  STAR WARSY STUFF: [1:45] Here's that video of a non-CGI actually-real-but-n...

#192 - The One Where Liam is an AT-AT from 2021-05-01T13:56:54

It's another episode of Children of the Force! We read some fan fic. Liam pretends to be an AT-AT. It's all good.  LISTENER MAILBAG [5:45] We hear from Iain, Andre and Ish!

FAN FIC [24...

#191 - It's a Trapezoid! from 2021-04-24T12:49:41

We're back! We begin with a discussion of the recent verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, recognize other recent police killings, and reaffirm that Black Lives Matter. STAR WARSY STUFF [9:20] ...

#190 - Extra Credit from 2021-03-27T13:30:09

This week we're answering some questions from college students. It's a nice laid-back episode. Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe...

#189 - Mac 'n' Cheese On My Plate from 2021-03-18T20:32:01

It's a pretty low-key episode, because Al was sick. Update: It wasn't COVID.  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:00] Alphabet Squadron: Victory’s Price has some great Hera content.  LISTENER MAILBAG [3:15] ...

#188 - Light of the Listeners from 2021-03-11T23:26:36

We're diving into the mailbag again this week, plus some news, jokes and more!  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:10]

I finished Alphabet Squadron: Shadow Fall and the Squadrons video game. I like ho...

#187 - Accountability Culture FTW from 2021-03-05T15:56:44

This week, we're taking a break from fun to talk all about why Gina Carano will no longer be in Star Wars. You might disagree with some of what we say on this episode, and that's OK. Leave us a...

#186 - Listener Fan Fic Special! from 2021-02-18T23:33:08

This week, we read three great Star Wars stories written by our listeners! Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheF...

#185 - What We Have from 2021-02-11T17:41:58

Join us over here at episode 185. It's pretty fun.  LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [3:55

LISTENER MAILBAG [8:15] We hear from Julian, The Phantom Listener, Iain, Jamie, Lily, Ish and Ayden this we...

#184 - The Phantom Listener from 2021-02-03T23:18:20

Now with singing!  STAR WARSY STUFF [3:00] Our annual Star Wars movies watch-through has come to an end. 

LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [7:00] Liam released a new album over the weekend. You ca...

#183 - Return of the Listener Awesomeness from 2021-01-21T23:50:04

What a trilogy of episodes! Three in a row jam-packed with awesome listener emails. This one HAS to have a happy ending.  STAR WARSY STUFF [6:10]

We’re almost through our annual Star Wa...

#182 - Listener Awesomeness Strikes Back from 2021-01-15T17:39:47

This week, we're talking OT errors and cheesiness, reading a bunch of listener emails, telling a joke and (barely) answering some trivia! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father ...

#181 - Listener Awesomeness from 2020-12-27T11:16:32

Our listeners take over the show today! We have emails, a joke, Question and Answer Council, and Stump the Lump questions … all written by our awesome listeners. Leave us a voicemail:  Listen

#179 - Escape from Naboo from 2020-12-04T15:08:34

David Prowse, The Phantom Menace, listener emails, The Mandalorian, and more! STAR WARSY STUFF [0:50]

We started our annual watch-through of all the Star Wars movies!

LISTENER M...

#178 - Duel of the Fates - Part 5 - Star Wars, Lost from 2020-11-26T21:40:04

It’s part 5 - the finale! - of our Duel of the Fates dramatic read-through! Check out our website for concept art that related to the section we read on this episode: Listen

#176 - Yub. Nub. from 2020-11-11T16:30:11

Yub nub, eee chop yub nub; Ah toe mee toe pee chee keene; G'noop dock fling oh ah! Celebrate the love! It's an episode of listener emails! Be sure to check out our website to see Riley's aweso...

#175 - 5th Annual Halloween Show! from 2020-10-31T00:15:49

Join us, as we descend beneath the surface of Exegol. It might get a little spooky ... and plug your nose, those Snoke jars SMELL.  Here's the video of me reading Are You Scared, Darth Vader to...

#174 - Just Keep Swimming from 2020-09-24T22:19:15

Hello there! It’s been a while. Let’s catch up.

LISTENER MAILBAG [6:20] We hear from Ayden, Ish, Andre, Nayan, Jodie, and Aurelius! We love listener emails! STUMP THE LUMP [32:00] A...

#173 - I'm a baa-a-a--a-a-aad guy... from 2020-09-03T09:36:45

It's a shorty, but a goodie.  

LISTENER MAILBAG [0:40] Ish sent us the first chunk of some fan fic he wrote! It’s pretty awesome. LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [6:40] Put on your headphones, ju...

#172 - Duel of the Fates - Part 4 - Et tu Brutetrooper? from 2020-08-27T22:08:22

It’s part 4 of our Duel of the Fates dramatic read-through! Check out our website for concept art that related to the section we read on this episode: Listen

#169 - The One Where Al Loses $50 from 2020-08-06T07:15

Well this is just great. Juuuuuuust great.  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:40] We watched Solo. It’s good! We also watched Avatar. LISTENER MAILBAG [13:00] Henry sent us an email! And Nayan did, t...

#168 - Deux of the Fates from 2020-07-31T14:44:08

It's part two of our totally-not-canon-not-even-legends Duel of the Fates dramatic read-through! There is concept art for a lot of this stuff, so check out our blog to see some of the images th...

#167 - Listener Mailbag and Some News from 2020-07-20T22:33:02

Join us, as we rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... Also, we'll read listener emails and talk about some Star Wars news. Join us for that, too.  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:...

#166 - The Fates ... They're Dueling from 2020-07-18T22:41:49

This week, we start our Duel of the Fates read-through. This is the un-produced and completely un-canon script for Episode IX by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. It's ... different. But we're...

#165 - Stump the Lump! from 2020-07-01T23:16:10

It’s a Stump the Lump spectacular! Our Star Wars quiz segment is taking over the show this week. Listeners sent in trivia and Anna and Liam go head-to-head to see who is the ultimate Star War...

#164 - Emails, Squadrons, Vibrocleavers, etc. from 2020-06-18T22:47:33

Star Wars: Squadrons is coming in October, a bunch of listener emails, and a whole lot more!  By the way, we had a technical problem this week, and I didn’t realize we had it until I went to ed...

#163 from 2020-06-11T00:14:26

We start the show with a pretty frank discussion about the killing of George Floyd, racism, protest, property damage, and calls for justice. As a white parent, it’s my duty to have these convers...

#162 - The Great Indoors from 2020-05-27T23:39:24

From the comfort of our basement, these are the Days of our Lives... LISTENER EMAILS [4:25] We hear from listeners Ish and Lily and Nayan!

STAR WARSY STUFF [19:50] Disney Gallery: T...

#161 - Listen Up, Old People from 2020-05-14T22:22:58

Listener feedback, tons of good news, a theory vindicated, and more!  NEWS [23:35] May 4th gave us a ton of news. New movies, new TV, new Mandalorian directors, new books, new video games! It’...

#160 - Clone Wars and Star Wars Day - The Phantom Mini-Cast from 2020-05-04T22:41:34

We get together this week on Star Wars Day for an impromptu little episode that still manages to clock in at a little under a half an hour.  We're talking the Clone Wars series finale in this e...

#159 - The Last Pikumangua from 2020-04-29T23:06:26

The name says it all, folks. Or does it? We start this week off with some great listener emails and voicemail from Iaian, Ayden, and Nayan! And then ... it just keeps going from there.  STAR WA...

Children of the Force Episode #158 - Hilarity Ensues from 2020-04-22T23:24:08

This week we bask in listener feedback, give some book recommendations and just overall have a fun time. 

STAR WARSY STUFF [30:40] LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [32:45] NEWS [35:40] A new behin...

Children of the Force #157 - This New House from 2020-04-14T22:24:27

First episode from our new house!  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:05] We christened our new home on the first night here by watching TROS and sitting on a giant porg. LIAM’S MUSIC CORNER [8:10] Liam...

Children of the Force #156 - This Old House from 2020-04-01T23:01:50

It’s the last show recorded in our old house! Emails from Jack, Jacob and Nayan start off the show.

STAR WARSY STUFF [14:10] We’re still watching Resistance and Clone Wars. Also, T...

Children of the Force #155 - Saving What We Love from 2020-03-26T22:55:24

Let's talk about some Star Wars!  But first, of course, we talk about Coronavirus to start off the show. How could we not?  Jacob from Australia also sent us a couple messages. A SONG FROM L...

Children of the Force #154 - Children of the Children of the Force from 2020-02-25T23:29:49

This week we start off by giving a shoutout to some listeners, including two who have been inspired by us to start their very own podcasts! Then it's off to Star Wars stuff, sounds, news and mor...

Children of the Force #153 - The One Where Liam Loses Two Teeth from 2020-02-18T23:23:25

Episode 153 starts off with listener emails from Nick, Ayden and Jack! We discuss Rey’s lightsaber, canon, Valentine’s Day, ships, relationships, etc. There’s also a little bit of talk about...

Children of the Force #152 - FIVE YEARS! from 2020-02-12T05:00

Celebrate our 5th anniversary with us this week, as we take a stroll down memory lane; talking about and listening to our favorite moments.  Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us o...

Children of the Force #151 - 128 Seconds to Exegol from 2020-02-05T00:00

This week, we're talking even more TROS, a bunch of news, and more listener mail!  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:35] I played Star Wars Destiny for the first time, even though they just announced they’r...

Children of the Force #150 - Our 150th Episode from 2020-01-21T00:31:07

That is to say, our 150th regular episode. It’s a pretty loose format for our 150th. We had a ton of fun with it. Read a bunch of listener emails, covered quite a bit of canon news. A fun and ...

We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter 7 and 8: Magic Hand Thing from 2020-01-16T00:03:35

We break down the final two episodes of season one: The Reckoning and Redemption. What does it all mean? How does that timeline work out? What do we want to see in season two?  Thanks for liste...

Children of the Force #149 - TROS Again (and Again) from 2020-01-08T00:27:55

It’s episode 149 of Children of the Force! Listen, you will… On iTunes Listen

We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter 5 and 6: Whatcha Gonna Do? from 2019-12-16T23:30:29

Breaking down two episodes this week: The Gunslinger and The Prisoner. There's a lot of bad people in these episodes. The kids weren't super into these until we started talking about them. That ...

Children of the Force #147 - On the Good Ship FinnPoe from 2019-12-11T23:59:09

This week we're talking The Rise of Skywalker, FinnPoe, Fallen Order, emails, Jar Jar and more!  STAR WARSY STUFF [2:20] Liam and I have both now finished Jedi: Fallen Order and we really enjo...

We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter Four: Acoustic Guitar from 2019-12-04T00:17:01

Listen as we break down Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian. From a Star Wars restaurant, to the Mando longing for home, to Klatooinian animal rights activists, to soup, we cover it all.  Thank you so...

We Have Spoken: A Mandalorian Podcast – Chapter Three: The Choking Hazard from 2019-11-27T13:15:43

It’s Chapter 3 of The Mandalorian and if this is what woman-directed Star Wars looks like, please only give us woman-directed Star Wars from now on. We talk whistling birds, body counts, the cr...

Children of the Force #146 - TROS in EW: An Acronym Story from 2019-11-20T21:40:49

This week we're talking the Entertainment Weekly story, photos, that new TV spot, and more! As always, check out the blog post for this episode to see more links, images and videos:  Listen

Children of the Force #144 - TROS Final Trailer Melt-Down from 2019-10-23T22:35:31

It’s episode 144 of Children of the Force! Listen, you will… On iTunes

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Children of the Force #141 - GoFundThem from 2019-09-10T19:26:07

We start the episode off with some bad news about Children of the Force guest Emma’s mom’s stage 4 breast cancer. Thankfully, there’s something you can do to help, please go to the GoFu...

Children of the Force #140 - D23 Giveth from 2019-08-27T22:09:24

D23 gave us all of the goodness over the weekend. The Rise of Skywalker. The Mandalorian. Obi-Wan Kenobi. We break it all down. 

STAR WARSY STUFF [2:50] A couple corrections and clarifi...

Children of the Force #139 - Obi-What Now? from 2019-08-16T15:43:47

This week, we're talkin' Dooku: Jedi Lost, the increasing possibility of an Obi-Wan thing, and whether or not kids these days like Star Wars (spoiler: they do). Head on over to the blog post for...

Children of the Force #138 - Darth Yeti from 2019-07-22T23:43:27

We have a new microphone. Its name is Darth Yeti. We use it to talk all about the SDCC Star Wars reveals and much more!  STAR WARSY STUFF [4:00] I finished Alphabet Squadron. We’re super exc...

Children of the Force #137 - Libaries, Sith Toopers, and Sta Wars from 2019-07-16T23:29:11

We're back and more tangential than ever! This week, we're talking Nightsisters, Sith Troopers, The Mandalorian, and a whole bunch more.  STAR WARSY STUFF [6:40] We (sort of) finished our Clon...

Children of the Force #136 - Video (Games) Killed the Podcast Star from 2019-06-13T18:05:35

It's summer!!! And we have some video games to talk about! Also, a whole bunch of other fun Star Wars stuff. So sit back in your lounger by the pool with a nice cold refreshment by your side and...

Children of the Force #135 - All is Vanity (Fair) from 2019-05-29T22:52:59

This week, we're picking apart the Vanity Fair article all about The Rise of Skywalker. Join us, and together we will speculate as father and son and daughter and listener.... STAR WARSY STUFF ...

Children of the Force #134 - Barrels o' Star Wars from 2019-05-20T22:39:51

This week, we read an email from Jack, talk book recommendations, upcoming Star Wars movies and other projects, what the valachord looks like, how to speak astromech, and more! Join us and toget...

Children of the Force #133 - Peter Mayhew, Star Wars Day, Book News from 2019-05-08T19:14:10

This week, we're remembering Peter Mayhew, then talking books, The Phantom Menace, Star Wars day and more. STAR WARSY STUFF [10:30] We talk about Queen’s Shadow again, now that I’ve finished ...

Children of the Force #132 - Star Wars TV and Some Emails from 2019-05-01T15:02:07

This week, we're talking Star Wars TV and getting to some listener emails. And having a lot of fun. Too much fun, probably.  STAR WARSY STUFF [3:15] We talk a bit about Queen’s Shadow and how ...

Reaction Corps - The Rise of Skywalker SWCC teaser from 2019-04-23T22:27:11

It's our full breakdown and reaction to The Rise of Skywalker teaser! We're going to take this Skywalker theory further than it's ever gone before!  We'll also discuss questions like:  Why isn'...

Children of the Force #131 - Days 3, 4, and 5 of Star Wars Celebration Chicago from 2019-04-20T23:57:30

Join us for days 3, 4, and 5 of Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Be sure to check out the post on our website for photos and links and all of the good stuff that goes along with this episode:  Listen

Children of the Force #130 - Day 2 of Star Wars Celebration Chicago from 2019-04-13T08:50:53

Coming to you from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Hear all about our second day, the trailer reveal, seeing all the stars live, and more!  I'll be adding a ton of photos and links for this epis...

Children of the Force #129 - Day 1 of Celebration from 2019-04-12T22:41:16

Coming to you from Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Hear all about our first day, an interview with Frank from Diorama Builders, Janina Gavankar plugging our podcast, and a whole bunch more! I'll...

The Road to Celebration ABCs ... literally from 2019-04-10T21:55:18

We are in ... well, Schaumberg. Which is a suburb of Chicago. But by the time you listen to this, we'll probably be in Chicago at our hotel across the street from STAR WARS CELEBRATION!!! In th...

Children of the Force #128 - Celebration Anticipation from 2019-03-28T22:34:18

This week, we're talking all about Celebration and a whole bunch more! 

STAR WARSY STUFF [9:10] We’re hopping back on the Star Wars watch-through train! ROTJ, TFA, and TLJ are on the li...

Children of the Force #127 - Full-Sized Mediocrity from 2019-03-20T19:12:34

We're back with a full(er)-sized episode! From Resistance to Galaxy's Edge to Celebration and a bunch of places in between ... it's no moon, it's a big ol' episode of Children of the Force!  ST...

Children of the Force #126 - Introducing Emma! - Return of the Mini-Cast from 2019-03-16T16:52:55

It's the Return of the Mini-Cast! We haven't had one of these since May, 2016!  This time around, three year old Emma makes her triumphant debut on the show! We talk about lightsabers, stormtro...

Children of the Force #125 - Science Museum of MN's Star Wars Day! from 2019-02-26T23:38:14

It’s our Science Museum of Minnesota Star Wars day special! We interviewed a ton of Star Wars fans of every age. It was a busy day! Check out our website to see photos from the day:  from 2019-02-20T00:19:33

Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener.... Principle photography has wrapped on Episode IX, Triple Force Friday his going to hit us like a ton...

Children of the Force #123 - Children of the 4th Podiversary from 2019-02-13T00:21:50

Just like that! Four years! Join us, and together we will celebrate the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener and listener and listener... First we start the episode off with a con...

Children of the Force #122 - Past the First Marker from 2019-02-06T00:42:17

In our 122nd episode, we talk about some upcoming books, get super excited for Celebration, and talk about Cad Bane a whole bunch! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son...

Children of the Force #121 - Hibernation Sickness from 2019-01-29T19:04:50

In episode 121 we read an email, talk news, discuss the past and present of the Falcon ... and more!  We start the episode with a very kind email from new listener and Patreon patron Bart from ...

Children of the Force #120 - It's not true. Any of it. from 2019-01-23T23:36:10

This week, we're talking birthdays, Oscars, Alphabet Squadron, Celebration, jokes, tangents and more! Check out the post on our website for accompanying images and links:  Listen

Children of the Force #118 - Hello There, 2019 from 2019-01-08T23:24:59

We're back! On episode 118, we talk about the year to come and all the greatness that awaits.  And now we’re on Spotify! Just search for Children of the Force and there we’ll be! STAR WARSY S...

CotF Special Edition - The One From a Sauna from 2018-12-13T23:51:07

So... we recorded in a sauna because the kids liked the acoustics. It's under five minutes long. Give me a break, it's a December without a Star Wars movie.  SAUNA-Y STUFF [0:01] OUT OF THE S...

CotF Special Edition - The "Star Wars Holiday Special" Special! from 2018-11-29T19:34:30

That's a whole lotta special. Join us, as we cringe our way through the Star Wars Holiday Special!

If you just wanted to do just the commentary track for now, you can watch this video rig...

Children of the Force #117 - Life Day Is Coming from 2018-11-20T23:55:43

On episode 117 we're talking casting for The Mandalorian, The Phantom Menace, Hutts, lightsabers, and a whole bunch of other stuff.  STAR WARSY STUFF [0:30] We’ve started our annual chronologi...

Children of the Force #116 - Cassian! Disney+! More Collegiate Questions! from 2018-11-13T16:32:02

It’s episode 116 of Children of the Force! We’re talking this week about that new Cassian Andor television show, Disney+, and answering more questions from college students! We start the episod...

Children of the Force #115 - The College Years from 2018-11-07T20:57:30

It’s episode 115 of Children of the Force! This week, we answer a bunch of questions from college students and Liam serenades us with a guitar and a song about Star Wars (and maybe how it’s bett...

Children of the Force #114 - Star Wars Podcast of Horror! from 2018-10-27T20:28:51

It's our third annual Halloween special!  This Halloween, we take a page out of the Simpsons' playbook and bring you three spine-tingling tales of horror! Sort of. Pretty much. First, Anna br...

Children of the Force #113 - "A" is for A-wing from 2018-10-17T22:36:02

In this episode, we talk about THE Mandalorian, Alphabet Squadron, Chuck Wendig's really unfortunate firing from Marvel, and a whole lot more. As always, check out the show guide on our website ...

Children of the Force #112 - Return of the Children of the Force from 2018-09-26T16:34:56

It's been a month! But we're finally back. This week, we're talking new additions to Episode IX, Bob Iger's statment on future Star Wars movies, the passing of Gary Kurtz, and a whole lot more. ...

Children of the Force #111 - Kelly Marie Tran, Resistance, Origami Yoda from 2018-08-22T23:35:12

This week, we're talking about that Kelly Marie Tran piece in the NYT, Resistance, Origami Yoda, and a bunch more. As always, head on over to our site for links, images and videos that go alone ...

Children of the Force #110 - Clone Wars Returns, Episode IX Cast, Oscar Isaac Singing from 2018-08-01T23:14:25

This episode begins with Oscar Isaac serenading us with a Star Wars song. Then we discuss the return of The Clone Wars, Episode IX casting news and a whole bunch more. Join us, and together we w...

Children of the Force #109 - VR, Lando, Empathy, Etc. from 2018-07-18T16:57:48

In #109 we talk about all the VR goodness we've experienced recently (and WILL experience), catch up on other Star Warsy stuff we've been up to, talk Lando, horrible fans (again), and h...

Children of the Force #108 - The Good, the Bad and the Savareen from 2018-06-21T22:57:53

This week, we're talking Solo, music, people who aren't nice on the internet ... and more!  We start the show off by announcing the winner of the signed copy of Ashley Eckstein’s It’s ...

Children of the Force #107 - Solo: An Episode of Initial Thoughts from 2018-05-26T18:20:52

In this episode, we’re talking all about Solo, including SPOILERS! TURN BACK IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN SOLO! 

We do a super quick pre-game prediction and then you get our in-the-car-right-...

Children of the Force #106 - Solobration! from 2018-05-22T16:08:55

Anna's at camp, so it's just the guys this time around. Don't worry, we set the timer for 20 minutes. We talk Solo and the upcoming Star Wars Celebration Chicago, which we are totally attending!...

Children of the Force #105 - It's Your Universe from 2018-05-17T20:23:36

This week, we’re gushing about meeting Ashley Eckstein, giving away a copy of her new book, talking about the Solo red carpet premiere, Han Solo and fatherhood, and more. Check out our website f...

Children of the Force #104 - Resistance of Infinity: A Solo Story from 2018-05-10T22:15:23

This week, were talking Solo, Resistance, Forces of Destiny and Inifinity War. Check out the show guide on our website: Listen

Children of the Force #102 - All Aboard the Solo Train from 2018-04-18T20:36:12

This week, we're talking about a new Solo commercial and all that sweet, sweet Solo merch. As always, check out the guide for this episode over on our website, where we have video, imag...

CotF Reaction Corps - Solo Trailer from 2018-04-11T18:41:14

You’re after something. Is it revenge? Money? Or is it this podcast episode? It’s probably this episode, where we break down the newest Solo trailer. First things first, watch the trailer (ag...

Children of the Force #101 - Lost Vulptex from 2018-04-04T13:18:28

This week is a grab-bag. Including a 2-year-old fan, comics, a lost dog, Solo, Denny's, Ron Howard and ... more! As always, check out the website for links, images and all that good stuff: Listen

Children of the Force #100 - 100! from 2018-03-28T21:22

On this, our 100th regular episode, Chris from from Star Wars Kidscast joins us. The tables are turned and instead of us asking the questions, Chris takes the wheel and asks away. It’s a nice ch...

CotF Reaction Corps - Forces of Destiny S2 and Rebels Series Finale from 2018-03-21T20:14:48

Join us, as we break down season 2 of Forces of Destiny and share our thoughts on the finale of Rebels (and Rebels as a whole).  Season 2 of Forces of Destiny can be watched here: Listen

Children of the Force #98 - Cool Guy Chewie (Who is NOT a Pet) from 2018-02-20T14:07:45

This week, we're talking Solo-related books, the domesticity of Chewie, the tech ability of Ewoks, and how Darth Vader goes to the bathroom. Yeah, we went there.  As always, pop on ove...

Children of the Force #97 - Three Years! from 2018-02-14T16:09:17

THREE YEARS OF CHILDREN OF THE FORCE!  This week we cover new Solo information, talk about those Game of Thrones guys doing Star Wars movies, tell a couple jokes, and go down memory la...

CotF Reaction Corps - Solo Teasers from 2018-02-06T23:46:46

It's our reaction to those two Solo teasers! Join us as we talk all about Han, Lando, Qi'ra, Val, Beckett and that singer/dancer who looks to have a golden pacifier in her mouth.  Before we go ...

Children of the Force #96 - Han Clone-o from 2018-01-30T21:46:33

This week, we have a pretty basic episode. Nothing special here. But it's still fun. We're talking bounty hunters, The Last Jedi novelization and more! Check out our website for a better show gu...

Children of the Force #95 - With Special Guests, Evan and Wyatt! from 2018-01-24T15:40:53

This week, we sit down with patrons and friends, Evan and Wyatt! As always, head on over to our website to see the full show guide with videos, images, and links: Listen

Children of the Force #93 - The First Reydi from 2018-01-09T14:53:05

We're back! This week, we listen to a couple more voicemails, talk The Last Jedi, Han Solo, expectations and more! As always, check out our website for our show guide, which includes images and ...

Children of the Force #92 - Listener Reactions to The Last Jedi from 2017-12-19T20:44:58

It's our big listener reaction show! 7 different listeners sent in awesome voicemails. We listen to them and give our own thoughts.  But first, We start off talking about our second viewing of ...

Children of the Force #91 - The Last Jedi - Gut Reactions from 2017-12-15T18:56:20

It's our The Last Jedi reaction show! Be warned, after the 13 minute point, we go into full spoiler mode and talk about EVERYTHING. Well, we actually don't talk about everything because we've on...

Children of the Force #90 - The Last Episode (Before The Last Jedi) from 2017-12-05T16:04:36

It's the last episode before The Last Jedi! We talk expectations, hype-levels, plans for opening night. It gets a little silly. We would be honored if you would join us. 

STAR WA...

Children of the Force #89 - "For Kids" from 2017-11-28T14:25:55

This week, we revisit what it means for something to be "for kids," talk about representaiton in The Last Jedi and beyond, touch on some news, and a grab bag of other stuff. Join us, an...

Children of the Force #88 - TV, Trilogies, Battlefront, NEW! from 2017-11-14T14:08

This week, we talk all about the NEW trilogy that was announced, the NEW tv show coming in 2019(?), Battlefront II ... and a whole galaxy of other stuff. Join us, and together we will explore th...

Children of the Force #87 - Celebrate the Love from 2017-11-07T16:04:11

This week, we're talking about things we love, play spot the difference with the domestic and international The Last Jedi posters, check in on listener emails, and more! Join us, and together we...

Children of the Force #86 - Scary Stuff from 2017-10-30T23:09:23

It’s our Halloween episode! Check out the show guide on our website for links, videos, and images that we talk about on the show: Listen

Children of the Force #83 - Aurra Sing is Snoke from 2017-10-03T15:03:36

This week we talk about Rebels, Battlefront, Forces of Destiny and how it's pretty much confirmed that Aurra Sing is Snoke. As always, check out the show guide on our website for videos and phot...

Children of the Force #82 - The One Where Anna's On The Star Wars Show from 2017-09-26T18:09:57

This week, we talk about Anna's fame, Liam's principal, Snoke's nasty face, Kessel and more! Join us, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener. Oh, and che...

Children of the Force #81 - Poodoo! from 2017-09-20T07:25:01

This time around we talk all about Phasma, the newest director shake-up and waaaaay more. Includes porgs. As always, check out our website for a show guide with images and links and stu...

Children of the Force #80 - An Obi One? from 2017-08-30T12:38:43

This week, we talk Obi Wan, AR, old religious poetry, Godzilla and more! As always, check out the show guide on our website for images and videos that go along with this episode. Click on this l...

Children of the Force #79 - The Last Jedi EW reveals from 2017-08-17T09:32:03

This week we talk all about those sweet EW reveals, read a Rebel Rising excerpt, welcome a new listener, talk Porgs, and more! Join us, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son and ...

Children of the Force #78 - Ewoks, Rex, Dot, Dot, Dot from 2017-08-09T14:56:50

In this episode we talk Ewok language, movie news, Rex, and more! As always, check out the show guide on our website for images, links and what-not. Special treat this episode, we post images of...

Children of the Force #77 - May the Porgs Be With You from 2017-07-26T14:00:48

We talk about some awesome fan fiction, The Last Jedi BTS video, upcoming books, Battlefront II and more! As always, be sure to check out the show guide on our website, which has images...

CotF Reaction Corps - Behind the Scenes of The Last Jedi from 2017-07-17T00:00:44

It's our reaction to the behind the scenes video from The Last Jedi!  Here, watch the video again...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye6GCY_vqYk ...and then listen to us react to and analyze...

Children of the Force #76 - Children of the Forces of Destiny from 2017-07-14T13:02:08

On this episode, we're talking all about Forces of Destiny and some news scraps. Recorded on 6/12/17.  As always, be sure to check out the show guide on our website for companion videos...

Children of the Force #75 - When They Go Solo, We Go High from 2017-06-29T14:46:49

Yes, we talk about the Han Solo movie director shake-up in this episode. Making movies ain't like dusting crops, kid. We also tell an awful joke, pitch a couple of our own "From a Certain Point ...

Children of the Force #74 - Wonder Women from 2017-06-15T13:41:41

In this episode, we put the final touches on our Celebration re-cap, talking about some awesomely feminist things that were said at a couple different panels. We also gush over Wonder Woman and ...

Children of the Force #73 - The Dameron Fool That Shot Him from 2017-06-07T14:15:04

Join us for a Dameron fine episode this week. We discuss what Vanity Fair tells us about The Last Jedi, whether or not Poe says thugs or dogs in The Force Awakens, and more! There's sin...

Children of the Force #72 - May the Force Arena be with You from 2017-05-31T11:13:12

On this episode we’re joined by Nick from London to talk about Force Arena (and other Star Wars things). (And things not related to Star Wars at all.)  As always, check out our website...

Children of the Force #71 - Birrut and Chaze from 2017-05-24T14:39:54

In this episode, we discuss the images from that Vanity Fair article, talk a lot about Chirrut and Baze, gush over Battlefront II, talk about how far movies have to go toward gender parity... an...

Children of the Force #70 - Celebration of Forces of Freemaker ... and Books (and a Joke) from 2017-05-10T14:49:28

Aphra, Freemaker Adventures, Forces of Destiny and a whole lot of books. It's another episode packed with Celebration information and plenty of silliness from the kids. As always, check out the ...

Children of the Force #69 - Patron Guests Alethea and Nolan! from 2017-05-03T13:11:52

On episode 69 we have a super fun talk with patrons Alethea and her son Nolan.

STAR WARSY STUFF [1:00] I finished reading Thrawn. I liked it, but did not love it. NEWS [9:35] Episode ...

Children of the Force #68 - More Celebration! Amy and Emily! Rebels trailer! from 2017-04-26T12:45:14

It’s episode 68 of Children of the Force! In addition to a voicemail from Ian, we also have day 2 and 3 reports from Star Wars Celebration courtesy of our special correspondents, Amy and Emily!...

Children of the Force #67 - Celebration! The Last Jedi teaser! Books! from 2017-04-19T21:03:49

Welcome to the first of at least three episodes where we defenestrate the format in order to recap all of the goodness that came out of Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Big thanks to Amy and Emily...

Children of the Force #66 - We're Not at Celebration from 2017-04-12T14:09:09

...but we're still having fun! And hey, you can listen to us while you're waiting in line for all those awesome Star Wars panels this weekend. If you're at Celebration, that is. In th...

Children of the Force #65 - Thermal Denominator from 2017-03-29T20:29:56

Han Solo, The Last Jedi, tangents, detonators, jokes and more tangents. Hey, it's another episode of Children of the Force!  As always, you can check out the show guide on our website: Listen

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Twin Suns from 2017-03-21T13:24:15

In this Reaction Corps episode, we discuss the 20th episode of season 3 of Rebels, Twin Suns. Spoilers abound! Turn back now if you haven't seen it yet.  And as always, check out our website fo...

Children of the Force #64 - "How Do You Learn About Jedis?" from 2017-03-15T13:09:08

In this episode, we answer a listener question, discuss a new Darth Vader comic, announce our giveaway, and more! As always, check out our website for a show guide that includes links a...

Children of the Force #63 - Propaganda and the V-Bomb from 2017-03-08T13:49:30

On episode 63, we talk about Pablo Hidalgo's book on Star Wars propaganda. And we overshare. Enjoy!  And as always, check out the show guide on our website for images, links and more: Listen

Children of the Force #58 - Nick and Sylvia and Woody and Lumpy and a Soggy Rebel from 2017-01-18T23:42:33

In this episode we discuss the newest casting news for the Han Solo movie and talk a bit of Episode VIII. The best part of this episode, though, is that we got to talk to Nick from London again!...

Children of the Force #57 - Identities and Ghosts from 2017-01-11T00:21:08

In episode 57 of Children of the Force, we get a special report from our London correspondent, Nick, about his journey to the Star Wars Identities exhibit! We also review the two-part Rebels epi...

Children of the Force #56 - A Parent's Guide to Grief, Rogue One, and Bad Jokes from 2016-12-31T15:52:07

We start off episode 56 memorializing Carrie Fischer by reading some tributes to her and then adding a bit of our own thoughts and feelings. Then it's on with the show and talking about kids and...

Children of the Force #55 - Rogue One: Our Star Wars Story from 2016-12-17T23:23:34

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It’s episode 55 of Children of the Force, where we discuss Rogue One in all its glory. Abandon hope, all ye spoilerphobes who enter here. For here there be SPOILERS. ...

Children of the Force #54 - Catalyst Cliffs Notes from 2016-12-07T00:28:38

In this episode, we devote the whole show to an overview and discussion of the Rogue One prequel novel, Catalyst!  Maybe you’ve already read Catalyst and want a refresher before seeing the movi...

Children of the Force #53 - Star Wars Lines, Redux from 2016-11-30T13:46:39

On episode 53 of Children of the Force, we talk about Rogue One's impending release, re-listen to our Star Wars Lines special, talk about whosa we thinkin' gonna die in Rogue One, and more! As a...

Children of the Force #52 - Change the Protocol from 2016-11-23T22:41:28

On episode 52 we discuss various Rogue One goings on, Death Star doors, white actors, windy Jedi and more!  As always, check out the show guide on our website for a show guide that includes pho...

Children of the Force #51 - Carbonite from 2016-11-15T23:32:42

In episode 51 we talk about Darth Maul, Ahsoka, Kyber Crystals, and the prospect of freezing yourself in carbonite for four years! As always, check out the show guide on our website for images a...

Children of the Force #50 - 50! from 2016-11-09T14:04:43

Coming to you from simpler times (the Monday before the election), it's episode 50 of Children of the Force! As always, please check out our show guide for links and photos and all that...

CotF Special Edition: Fear from 2016-10-31T18:38:07

It's our super-spooky Halloween special! We gush all about the scariest moments in Star Wars, tell some spooooooky jokes, and have a goofily grotesque time. Please, feel free to connect with us i...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: The Last Battle from 2016-10-25T20:32:51

What’s that clanking I hear?

It’s a Rebels episode that sounds like aClone Wars episode. Today we take part in  Listen

Children of the Force #48 - Gratitude from 2016-10-12T23:00:55

Episode 48 is the one where we thank people, read an email, and do ridiculous Bendol Hux impersonations (which is even more ridiculous when you realize we've never heard the th...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Steps Into Shadow from 2016-09-28T14:41:09

It's getting dark in here.  That's because we're talking about the foreboding season 3 opener of Rebels -  First, we get ...

Children of the Force #45 - Back to School from 2016-09-08T23:13:09

It’s episode 45 of Children of the Force! This episode, we discuss The Freemaker Adventures, R...

Children of the Force #44 - #ImWithJyn from 2016-08-16T00:07:08

It’s episode 44 of Children of the Force! Join us, and together we will talk about that Rogue One trailer as father and son and daughter and listener. 

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CotF Special Edition: Liam and Noah from 2016-07-29T16:11:57

Welcome to the first ever Children of the Force Special Edition. Here we have a conversation between Liam and ...

Children of the Force #43 - SWCE 2016 - Nick's Report from 2016-07-23T00:05:51

We're lucky enough to be joined by Nick from London whoattended day three of Celebration 2016. This episode has Nick's on-the-scenereporting from Celebration, in addition to a ...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rogue One Sizzle Reel and Rebels S3 Trailer from 2016-07-18T23:25:59

Here's our reaction to that Rogue One sizzle reel they showed at Celebration Europe 2016.  Then, at approximately 24:30, we give our thoughts on the Rebels Season 3 trailer, in addition to the t...

Children of the Force #42 - Pre-Celebration Postulations from 2016-07-13T10:03:13

In episode 42 ofChildren of the Force we discuss Celebration Europe news, how it's virtually impossible to have an original Star Wars thought (googl...

Children of the Force #41 - Saw and Orson and Bears, Oh My! from 2016-06-30T14:07:18

In episod...

Children of the Force #40 - Nick from London! from 2016-06-17T00:19:47

It’s episode 40 of Children of the Force, and we have special guest Nick from London on the show! In case you were wonde...

Children of the Force #39 - Walnut Shells in a Grapefruit Rind from 2016-06-03T17:30:18

It’s episode 39 of Children of the Force! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener... Check out our show guide for photos and links and all that ...

Children of the Force #38 - It may not sound like much... from 2016-05-25T22:42:18

...but it's got it where it counts. It’s episode 38 of Children of the Force! And seriously, this episode doesn’t sound that great because I accidentally recorded through the laptop microphone i...

Children of the Force #37 - To Infinity... and... from 2016-05-21T18:10:01

It's episode #37 of Children of the Force! Join us, and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listen...

Children of the Force #36 - The Mini-Cast Strikes Back from 2016-05-03T13:25:25

Episode 36 of Children of the Force is our second ever mini-cast. The day was too beautiful to sit inside recording, so we did a quick episode outside instead. Featured in this episode are the card...

Children of the Force #35 - Some Weird Thing from 2016-04-27T22:54:53

In episode 35 of Children of the Force we discuss elevators AGAIN. Finn's feminism. Weird Episode VIII. Sithless Kylo. A joke! A quiz! An email! Tears! Because we all need a good cry now and then. ...

Children of the Force #34 - Is Snoke from 2016-04-21T22:11:04

In episode 34 we're off to the races! Starfighter races, that ...

Children of the Force #33 - Rogue One... With Vibroblades! from 2016-04-12T23:25:28

In episode 33 of Children of the Force we discuss that Rogue One teaser. Liam has an obsession with vibroblades. And we talk about music. And a whole bunch more.  As always, be sure to check out o...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Twilight of the Apprentice from 2016-04-06T20:49:34

Here's our two-part reaction to the finale of season 2 of Rebels. In the first half, our reaction is heavily painted by the fact that we completely missed a key scene in the final montage. Our atti...

Children of the Force #32 - Unprovable Opinions! from 2016-03-30T22:17:51

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Children of the Force #31 - URoRRuR'R'R: A Star Wars Story from 2016-03-22T14:02:58

In episode 31 of Children of the Force we discuss Tusken Raiders, Rogue One speculation and literature, Battlefront, tell a joke th...

Children of the Force #30 - Including Inclusion from 2016-03-16T22:32:02

In episode 30 of CotF we discuss diversity and inclusion, play an awesome voicemail, tell a rid...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: The Honorable Ones from 2016-03-01T14:31:57

Reaction Corps was lost for a while to that Great Pit of Carkoon known as the whirlwind lead-up and post-show glory-basking of The Force Awakens. But just like Boba Fett (probably) (but actually pr...

Children of the Force #28 - Tell that to Candycub from 2016-02-25T14:59:39

It’s episode 29 of Children of the Force! 

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Children of the Force #28 - Force Goats from 2016-02-16T23:19:16

It’s episode 28! Let’s sing the song of Force Goats! Also, listener feedback, news about Episode VIII, a joke,...

Children of the Force #27 - Happabore Backwash from 2016-02-10T23:17:11

It’s episode 27 of Children of the Force!  Join us, as we discuss books, news, theories, happabore backwash, GNK names, and more! STAR WARSY STUFF [1:05] Weekend X-Wing games are becoming a reg...

Children of the Force #26 - The Kids Take Over from 2016-02-03T23:54:28

It's episode #26 of Children of the Force! My voice was croaky from a stupid cold I was getting over, so I step back and Anna runs the show in my stead. :  STAR WARSY STUFF [1:10] :  Liam has won t...

Children of the Force #25 - Luke Never Grabs the Lightsaber from 2016-01-27T22:53:53

It's episode 25 of Children of the Force. Join us, and together we'll hold out the Skywalker lightsaber as fat...

Children of the Force #24 - The Rebels Awaken from 2016-01-20T22:15:54

It's episode 24 of Children of the Force! Join us as we get into a discussion about, risks, sacrifice, droid rights and (what else) the pronunciation of Jakku. There's also a huge chunk in the midd...

Children of the Force #23 - Rey. Rey. Rey. from 2016-01-13T16:16:41

It's episode 23 of Children of the Force! 

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Children of the Force #22 - Star Wars is Everywhere. Snoke is Everyone. from 2016-01-07T22:58:23

It's episode 22 of Children ...

Children of the Force #21 - The Force Awakens from 2015-12-21T00:03:33

In episode 21 we talk all things The Force Awakens. If you haven't watched the movie yet, you probably don't want to listen to this episode. Because we talk about it. In all of its glory.  I also m...

Children of the Force #20 - Pre-TFA Question and Answer Council Extravaganza! from 2015-12-11T07:57:06

It's here. The 20th regular episode of Chi...

Children of the Force #19 - Rated F for Fun from 2015-12-02T00:01:15

It’s episode 19 of Children of the Force! We discuss video game & movie ratings and why they’re ridiculously arbitrary and don’t really apply to Anna and Liam. As always, rem...

Children of the Force #18 - The First of the Orders from 2015-11-25T22:40:19

It's episode 18 of Children of the Force!   :  Join us and together we will rule the galaxy as father and son and daughter and listener…

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Children of the Force #17 - The Star Wars Lines Special from 2015-11-19T20:06:50

A month out from The Force Awakens, I reminisce about going to the prequels on their opening nights. Most of the story focuses on the line for The Phantom Menace and how I was among the first in th...

Children of the Force #16 - Coding, Inquisitors, Shattered Empire, etc. from 2015-11-14T00:02:53

In episode 16 of Children of the Force, we talk about coding, Lux Bonteri, new Inquisitors, upcoming short stories, the ills of advertising, amazing advertising, Shattered Empire ... and more! 

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Children of the Force #15 - Fantasy Flights Games' Kyle Dekker from 2015-10-28T20:57:45

In this episode of Children of the Force, we sit down to talk with Fantasy Flight Games' Kyle Dekker, General Manager of the Fantasy Flight Games Center and all-around huge Star Wars fan.  : Follow...

CotF Reaction Corps - The Force Awakens trailer from 2015-10-19T23:21:40

My sleepy kids and I react to and analyze the trailer! Are the Knights of Ren just male versions of the Nightsisters?  Are Han and Leia reunited, or sharing just another hug in a series of daily hu...

Children of the Force #14 - The Evil Galactic Underwear from 2015-10-05T20:55:31

On episode 14, our neighbor Toby joins us for the show.

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Children of the Force #9 - Solo, TFA, Droid Tales... and cousins! from 2015-07-15T12:56:51

Episode 9 of Children of the Force brings us news of a Han Solo Anthology film, a bunch of other awesome things like the updated Clone Wars chronology, a new Star Wars app, San Diego Comic Con good...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: S1 / Siege of Lothal from 2015-07-03T23:18:56

Season 1 of Rebels was an amazing thing, so for the first half of this Reaction Corps episode, we talk about it.  At the 44 minute mark, we begin our reaction to and review of Siege of Lothal, the ...

Children of the Force #8 - Chrisopher Lee and Snoke and Uprising, oh my! from 2015-06-17T17:37:42

Episode 8 of Children of the Force heralds a return to form and the start of summer (related, those are)! We discuss the Star Warsy stuff we've been up to lately, talk about the great Christopher L...

CotF Reaction Corps - Clone Wars: Overlords from 2015-06-05T21:59:09

We had good intentions to cover the whole Mortis arc in this episode, but there was just so darn much to talk about! So instead, you get us reviewing and reacting to the first episode of the Mortis...

Children of the Force #7 - A New Mini-Cast from 2015-05-18T19:40:42

Episode 7 of Children of the Force is the first of what is sure to be many mini-casts. Today, we defenestrate the format and bring you a couple short segments instead. First, Anna opens a pack of T...

Children of the Force #6 - Star Wars Day Spectacular! from 2015-05-04T22:09:55

In this episode, we pull back the curtain and record a single take with no editing. It’s a ...

CotF Reaction Corps - Clone Wars: Nightsisters / Monster / Witches of the Mist from 2015-04-28T17:05:37

In this episode of Reaction Corps, we review and analyze and oldie but a goodie, the Nightsisters arc from season 3 of The Clone Wars. It's a pretty spooky arc with quite a bit of horrible things o...

Children of the Force #5 - The Post-Celebration Feels from 2015-04-22T11:42:15

In this episode of Children of the Force, we have a special report from Celebration courtesy of Kate from the Who Wars podcast. We also run down our reactions to some (but not all, because that wou...

CotF Reaction Corps - The Force Awakens 2nd teaser trailer from 2015-04-17T22:20:59

It's a super-special Reaction Corps, as the Children of the Force enthusiastically react to the 2nd teaser trailer for The Force Awakens! This was recorded in the afternoon on Thursday, April 16th,...

Children of the Force #4 - Celebrating Vicariously from 2015-04-13T22:17:46

On episode #4 of Children of the Force, we lament the fact that we’re not going to Star Wars Celebration this year. But that’s not all! We talk about the Star Wa...

Children of the Force #3 from 2015-03-26T13:52:50

In episode 3 of Children of the Force, we talk about the Star Warsy things we’ve been doing these days. We talk about the Clone Wars Ziro the Hutt arc, which then leads to disc...

Children of the Force #2 - Annie Stoll from 2015-03-16T19:26:41

In episode #2 of Children of the Force, we forgo our usual format to bring you an interview with the fantastic artist Annie Stoll, illustrator of the new book “Star Wars Rebels...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Fire Across the Galaxy from 2015-03-10T12:46:29

In this episode of Reation Corps, first we speculate for a few minutes on what we’ll see in Fire Across the Galaxy, then we discuss this epic episode in detail. How about that ...

Children of the Force #1 from 2015-03-02T15:22:54

On episode #1 of Children of the Force we introduce ourselves, discuss action figure gender imbalance, review the read-a-long book Ezra’s Wookie Rescue, and discuss Sith and Ew...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Rebel Resolve from 2015-02-23T22:37:45

This week on Reaction Corps, Anna, Liam and I analyze and react to the second-to-last episode of season one of Rebels, Rebel Resolve. We discuss what it means to call yourself a Jedi during the dar...

CotF Reaction Corps - Rebels: Call to Action from 2015-02-12T21:19:37

In our first Reaction Corps, the kids and I enthusiastically react to the Rebels episode, Call to Action. 

Children of the Force #0 from 2015-02-12T10:06:35

In Episode #0 of Children of the Force, Al and his kids do a rundown of the show outline while still having tons of fun. We discuss the names that have been revealed for some of the "The Force Awak...