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Friends of the Force

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A weekly Star Wars podcast dedicated to finding joy in fandom. Interviews & In-Depth Discussions. Hosted by Brad & Sarah. #EggTalk ✨ http://friendsoftheforcepod.com

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Nov 15

hello bluesky!

we’re brad and sarah, your friends of the force hosts who’ve been tolerating each other since 2019 when we became besties at celebration 🫶

we’re best known for our interviews & deep-dive high republic book discussions. consider giving us a listen!✨ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

TV & Film Podcast · 279 Episodes · Updated Weekly

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Phil Szostak @philszostak.bsky.social · 1d

Pre-order your copy of @ABRAMSbooks’ The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) today! Featuring artwork from all 24 episodes, plus extensive interviews with creator Tony Gilroy, star Diego Luna, Emmy-winning production designer Luke Hull, and many more! (May 19, 2026)

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Michael Siglain @msiglain.bsky.social · 1d

Incredibly excited for these current and upcoming #StarWars titles from Lucasfilm Publishing and all of our partners. We have a story and a format for everyone, because Star Wars is for everyone. Thank you all for reading and supporting our books & comics and #MTFBWY!

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Madeleine Roux @authoroux.bsky.social · 1d

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…

Some books are just meant to be, ya know? Had to be me, someone else might have gotten it wrong. ✨

Cover reveal for STAR WARS LEGACY with Leia, Rey and Kylo Ren

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Set between Episodes VIlI and IX, Rey and Leia embark on a quest to repair Rey's lightsaber and rekindle the legacy of the Jedi.
After barely escaping the First Order on Crait, Rey and the Resistance are struggling to rebuild. Her friends need the last Jedi more than ever, but Rey feels alone and overwhelmed: Jedi tradition is built on masters and apprentices, and Rey's teacher is gone. Leia Organa tries her best to train Rey in the ways of the Force as Luke did for her so many years ago, but Leia's knowledge is limited, Rey's lightsaber is broken, and the specter of Kylo Ren and regrets from the past haunt them both. How can Leia pass the torch, when she herself is unsure of the way?
But then, the ancient Jedi texts offer a glimmer of hope: a long-forgotten Jedi temple on Tython that might hold the key to repairing Rey's saber. Rey leaps at the chance to journey there - and to her surprise, so does Leia.
Rey and Leia's nascent mentorship is put to the test when they discover the temple on Tython is filled with obscure clues to decipher and arcane trials to complete.As they work to unravel the temple's mysteries, they encounter a group of refugees living in its shadow, hiding from a First Order officer hot on the trail of two freedom fighters in their midst: With the threat of the First Order looming and the secrets of the temple yet to be unlocked, the newly forged master and apprentice must confront their pasts, reach each other in the present, and decide what it means to carry the legacy of the Jedi into the future.

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · 1d

we are SO back!!✨✨✨

congrats to @authoroux.bsky.social & @ashleyposton.bsky.social on their newly announced Star Wars books!!

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 5d

[SHIP THREAD] It's worth making a short dive into the story of the Racing starfighter Fireball 🔥

A design created for Resistance (2018-2020) by a Star Wars and ILM legend, inspired by a well-known aircraft, and who will take part in the final live-action battle against Palpatine. 1/15

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Michael Siglain @msiglain.bsky.social · 8d

Lucasfilm Publishing returns to NYCC one week from today w/ all-star authors @kristinbaver.bsky.social, @adamchristopher.me, @marcguggenheim.bsky.social, @kwamembalia.bsky.social, @ethansacks.bsky.social, & @charlessoule.bsky.social, moderated by the great @jenheddle.bsky.social. See you there!

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · 13d

NEW EPISODE: Our *final* High Republic book discussion is here with TRIALS OF THE JEDI — join us as we dive into the secrets of Planet X, each Jedi’s trial, the future of the Republic, & more✨

Long overdue (apologies), but we hope you enjoy!

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Magna Tolvan @magnatolvan.bsky.social · 22d

Speaking of talking like a pirate! While the excellent Pirate’s Price audiobook is read by Hondo Ohnaka in-character, the (ex) pirate I'd actually most want to hear talking is former Warbird, Synara San!

Nazneem Contractor Interview by @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social
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Interview with Nazneen Contractor - Voice of Synara San on Star Wars Resistance

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Mollie Damon @molliedamon.bsky.social · 25d

Okay hear me out… #Starfighter (Star Wars Resistance fans know what’s up)

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · 26d

ALSO….. PORGILS!

Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · 26d

We’ve seen “Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past” and it’s just as brilliant, if not better, than season one as the Star Wars humor, witty one-liners, and LEGO zaniness fire on all cylinders. This story is so dang endearing.

More to come! #RebuildTheGalaxy

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · 26d

NEW BONUS EPISODE our Patreon! We’re talking about our “summertime Star Wars sadness” since all of our favorite stories (namely High Republic and ANDOR) ended within a month of each other. Plus, ANDOR took home five Emmy wins and the future Star Wars projects we’re hopeful for.

Bonus Episode: Our Summertime Star Wars Sadness (but we're feeling hopeful!) | Friends of the Force

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Sep 9

NEW EPISODE: we’re diving into “Sanctuary (A Bad Batch Novel)” with author @lamargiles.bsky.social to talk all about Clone Force 99. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts✨

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Aug 30

oh happy day! didn’t have time to put as much into it this year but we are thinking of team colossus nonetheless 😭🫶

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Hope Mullinax 🎃 @hopemullinax.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy Remembering Resistance Day, especially to my friends over at @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social. I miss Team Fireball all the time and can't wait for more stories with them.

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Aug 30

NEW EPISODE: We’re highlighting our 10 favorite things about Star Wars Resistance as the series approaches its 7th anniversary. Plus, will Star Wars Starfighter satisfy our need for speed? All of this and more!✨

#RememberingResistance

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Aug 11

we covered a bunch on our Patreon but not in a long time! lots to keep up with

Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Aug 11

recorded our final high republic book discussion today for trials of the jedi, clocking in around 3.5 hours. we’ve come to the end of the road. 🥲

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Aug 2

thank you for the recommendation Dan!! ☺️

Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Aug 2

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Alex James Kane @alexjkane.bsky.social · Jul 30

Brad and Sarah have worked so hard to keep up with doing comprehensive High Republic coverage over the past few years, interviewing authors and reviewing all the major book releases (everything but the comics, maybe?). Brad's work ethic wears me out just thinking about it. Good Destiny player, too.

Daniel Sotir @jedimasterdaniel96.bsky.social · Jul 30

If anyone is looking for a podcast with great coverage on The High Republic, I highly recommend giving @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social a listen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

TV & Film Podcast · Updated Weekly · 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 discussi...

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Daniel Sotir @jedimasterdaniel96.bsky.social · Jul 30

If anyone is looking for a podcast with great coverage on The High Republic, I highly recommend giving @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social a listen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

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Friends of the Force @friendsoftheforce.bsky.social · Jul 25

NEW MIKE CHEN BOOK EVERYONE CLAPPED

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Mike Chen @mikechenwriter.bsky.social · Jul 25

The news is out! For fans of underworld stories and the Outlaws video game, Star Wars: Low Red Moon will be loads of fun and have plenty of gut-punching emotional beats as we get to see how ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax became partners. THREAD!

Sexy murder droid ND-5 from Star Wars: Outlaws

A title card revealing Star Wars: Outlaws - Low Red Moon by Mike Chen, coming February 3 2026

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Fran Wilde @franwilde.bsky.social · Jul 25

Houston, we have a title!

:: From the Ashes ::

Reign of the Empire book 3, coming summer 2027!

Jason | This Dad Reads @thisdadreads.bsky.social · Jul 25

And a title for book 3, From the Ashes by @franwilde.bsky.social coming Summer 2027

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