Far Far Away Radio

Bonus episode! In this special recording, we do a running commentary of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Join Austin, Jason, Meg, and Mallory, along with special guests Johnamarie Macias from thewookieegunner.com and makingstarwars.net, and Mark Newbold from Jedi News and Star Wars Insider. Come along for a hilarious ride as the hosts share their funny, crazy, and occasionally rational thoughts during your favorite scenes from Episode V. This commentary can work two ways. You can listen while watching the film by following the instructions in the episode. But most of you probably have The Empire Strikes Back […]

The Jedi Order fell at the end of the Prequel Trilogy. In Episode VI, the Jedi returned. But what will become of them in Star Wars: Episode VII? That's what your hosts focus on in this new episode of Far Far Away Radio! The show starts with a visit from a special Jedi guest. Then we discuss our favorite Jedi, and look at the news of two new roles being cast for Episode VII. Then it's time to examine the Jedi Order! Will Luke reestablish it in Episode VII? What traditions from the previous Order should be carried over or […]

We take on the whole Empire ourselves! The future of the galaxy in Star Wars: Episode VII remains uncertain. What has happened to the Empire? Who rules everything now? Join your hosts as they tackle the exciting topic of the Empire in Episode VII! The fate of thousands of systems is still up in the air, so we try to nail down the possible outcomes. With an expansive discussion looking at the six Star Wars films, the Legends material, The Clone Wars, and even other franchises such as The Legend of Korra and Batman, we try to determine what will […]

Three of the most important characters in Star Wars take center stage in this new episode of Far Far Away Radio! Your hosts return to the Character Dissection segment with an in-depth look at Chewbacca, R2-D2, and C-3PO. Detailed discussion explores their potential roles in Star Wars: Episode VII while making eye-opening observations about the true importance of these characters in the original films. Is Chewie really Han's  conscience? What makes Threepio's humor work? Is Artoo the most complex character in the saga? Plus many more thought-provoking questions examined during the episode. The second half of the show features a […]

Star Wars news galore! Get ready for over an hour of fun on Far Far Away Radio as your hosts devour all of the latest Star Wars film news, starting with a look at the new Episode VII cast members! How will Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie do in the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and what roles will they play? Plus - new photos from the set of Episode VII! A full examination reveals plenty of exciting tidbits! Luke Skywalker returns to Star Wars with a beard! And finally, we have another director for a Star Wars standalone film, so we take time […]

Bonus episode! In this special recording, we do a running commentary of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Join Austin, Jason, Meg, along with special guests Johnamarie Macias thewookieegunner.com and makingstarwars.net, and Mark Newbold from Jedi News and Star Wars Insider. Come along for a hilarious ride as the hosts share their funny, crazy, and occasionally rational thoughts during your favorite scenes from Episode VI. This commentary can work two ways. You can listen while watching the film by following the instructions in the episode. But most of you probably have Return of the Jedi memorized. Feel free […]

The whole gang is back this week to get you caught up on the latest Star Wars film news and rumors! We breakdown the announced writer and director for the 2016 Star Wars standalone movie and determine if they were the right choice and what we hope to see from them. J.J. Abrams' video from the set of Episode VII allows us to discuss the first revealed new creature from film, and we have plenty to say about it. And what are the Turkles? Finally, we get into a rumor regarding a villain for Episode VII, and share why the […]

The villains of Star Wars are examined from all angles on this episode of Far Far Away Radio. Join your hosts as they discuss the villains of the prequel and original trilogies, while also speculating about the antagonists of Star Wars: Episode VII. We discuss the faceless bad guys of the saga, the scariest villain, the need for a visually stunning adversary for our heroes, the future of the Sith, and much more! The show wraps up with a special segment featuring the team from Star Wars in the Classroom (visit www.starwarsintheclassroom.com). They pay the show a visit to help examine […]

The heroes of Star Wars are put under a microscope on this episode of Far Far Away Radio. Join your hosts as they discuss the heroes of the prequel and original trilogies, while also speculating about the protagonists of Star Wars: Episode VII. We discuss the daughter of Luke Skywalker, the makings of an idealistic Jedi, traits that the big three from both trilogies share, and so much more! You'll even get a blast from the past and hear about Luke, Leia and Han from the ultimate sources, via interviews recorded in 1977 with Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison […]

It's time for a new episode of Far Far Away Radio! Join your hosts this week as they discuss the announcement about the fate of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Star Wars Legends, and what it could mean for the future films. What does this fresh start mean for Star Wars fans, and why should you be excited for the new novels? We also discuss two casting rumors, including... Zac Efron? Oh boy. The show concludes with an interview with Star Wars author Jason Fry, who has written The Essential Guide to Warfare, The Essential Atlas, and an upcoming Star […]

This is the episode that you've been waiting for. We finally have an official cast for Star Wars: Episode VII! Listen as your favorite podcast for the future of Star Wars breaks down the biggest sequel news we've received since the Disney purchase! We discuss every cast member, from the fresh to the familiar, and take our first shot at character theories. Who are the leads? The heroes? The villains? Where is Billy Dee Williams (and do we care)? Listen for answers to all of these questions and more. We also expand upon the roles of the now confirmed Han, […]

The original Boba Fett, the voice of Yoda on The Clone Wars, young Boba, and the author of The Courtship of Princess Leia - all four of them are interviewed on this episode! Jason returns from Salt Lake Comic Con with his interviews of Jeremy Bulloch, Tom Kane, Daniel Logan, and David Wolverton, as well as an Imperial Interrogation man-on-the-street segment! Hear what these Star Wars VIPs think about possibly being involved in Star Wars: Episode VII, Star Wars Rebels and much more. These are interviews that you will NOT want to miss. We also spend some time on this […]

While there won't be a normal episode this week, we've sent out spies to the rumored filming location of Star Wars: Episode VII - Abu Dhabi! Listen in as Chris stakes out the spot and... gets his hands on J.J. Abrams' copy of the script?! What will he find out? We will return to our regular programming on April 22nd with Far Far Away Radio - Episode 7. Jason is at Salt Lake Comic Con and will provide exclusive coverage from the event, including interviews! We'll also have our Kathleen Kennedy feature and of course, Episode VII news and discussion. […]

It's our biggest episode yet! This is Far Far Away Radio - Episode 6. After spending the first five episodes focusing primarily on the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, this episode moves into new territory: the spin-off films! Your hosts speculate on the rumored standalone Star Wars movies, while also discussing what has actually been confirmed. Countless theories litter the discussion, as characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Ahsoka Tano, and many more are dissected to determine the best spin-off possibilities. This episode also touches on the news that Episode VII is already filming, and the likelihood of Peter Mayhew returning […]

Welcome to the galaxy's radio. This is Far Far Away Radio - Episode 5. On this special episode, join your hosts as they tackle one of the most debated topics in Star Wars: the fate of the Expanded Universe. With Star Wars: Episode VII and other future films coming, the future of the past 20-plus years of Star Wars stories that exist in books, comics, and video games remains uncertain. What will happen to the EU? Austin, Jason, and Andrew dissect the three options that Lucasfilm has on the table. Before that, the show starts off with an eight minute […]

This is Episode 4 of Far Far Away Radio! Welcome to the galaxy's radio. The show kicks off with debate about the Obi-Wan vs. Luke matchup for StarWars.com's This Is Madness! Join Andrew, Austin, Jason, and Chris as they discuss first official Star Wars: Episode VII news that has been announced in a long time. The gang speculates about the roles of the confirmed existence of a trio of young leads and their identities. The focus of the episode then shifts to the iconic villain, Darth Vader. Listen as the guys fully breakdown the possible role that the legacy of […]

It's Episode Three of Far Far Away Radio! This week, your hosts start the show off with a special reading from Ian Doescher's "William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope". Then things get serious as they dive into new Episode VII casting rumors, discussing the story potential forming from these young stars. Hear what they think of Dennis Lawson (Wedge Antilles) expressing disinterest in returning to the Saga. For the remainder of the episode, it's all Han Solo! Wrapping up a three week discussion series on the Big Three leads to some plot theories finally connecting, with some of […]

On the second episode of Far Far Away Radio, hear your hosts discuss the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars: Episode VII - will she return to being the strong leader she was in A New Hope and The Empire Strikes back? What role will she play - mother, wife, Jedi, politician? This in-depth discussion covers many possibilities as we speculate about the most notable female character in Star Wars. After that, dive into deep talks about Force Ghosts in the sequel trilogy. What role do the Yoda episodes of The Clone Wars Season 6 play? Join your hosts as […]

On the very first episode of Far Far Away Radio, prepare to meet your hosts and hear them speculate on the role of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode VII, the most important member of the Big Three, the latest rumors, and much more! Full topics discussed: 1. Luke Skywalker - Episode VII's reluctant Jedi?  How will Luke handle Yoda's last instruction to pass on what he has learned? Would Leia make a better leader of a new Jedi Order? A look at where Luke was mentally at the end of Return of the Jedi. What was Luke's mission during […]