Star Wars: Explore The Force

Explore The Force

We are an International Star Wars Show! Jack and Charlie come from Great Britain and Jimmy lives in the United States. Our love of Star Wars has brought us together and we plan to dive into all things Star Wars. We will cover the shows, movies, video games, comics, books, table top gaming and much, much more. Join us on our adventure.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 21 min
Imperials we LOVE to HATE!
Who is the best Imperial officer in Star Wars? On Episode 182 of Explore the Force, the only international Star Wars podcast, the Empire is hiring, and we rank our top Star Wars Imperial officers of the Galactic Empire, from Grand Admiral Thrawn and Grand Moff Tarkin to Admiral Piett, Director Krennic, Admiral Ozzel and more. We pick our favorites in a lightning round on the most competent officer, the worst boss and the biggest blunder, then choose which Imperial officer we'd want for three high-stakes missions, plus one top-secret one. In Batuu News: the Ahsoka Season 2 premiere date and Thrawn's return, Adam Driver on The Hunt for Ben Solo and Kylo Ren, Star Wars Jedi 3 and Cal Kestis at Respawn, Star Wars: Galactic Racer at the Golden Joystick Awards, Hayden Christensen at MCM Comic Con London, D23 Asia, and Andy Weir's Star Wars movie pitch. Who's the Imperial officer you love to hate? Email us or send a voice note at exploretheforce@gmail.com, and follow @exploretheforce on all platforms. New episodes every Tuesday. All music by Mark Rolfe.
November 3 · 1 hr 31 min
Episode X Rumors + Best Star Wars Mentors & Duos (ft. The Force of Others)
Star Wars Episode X rumors: Rey Skywalker as a Jedi Master mentoring two new heroes! Matt from The Force of Others Podcast joins Jimmy and Charlie to talk about the reported new Star Wars trilogy, with Jon Watts directing and Simon Kinberg writing, and new lead actors in a Finn and Rey style duo. We each share one thing we want and one thing we don't want in Episode X, then pick the best mentor and apprentice pair in Star Wars and the greatest Star Wars duo of all time. Plus Batuu News: Kathleen Kennedy's new LA28 Olympics role, a Solo sequel comic, the Star Wars and Marvel crossover Hope Assembles, Lucasfilm Games taking more pitches, The Phantom Menace 1999 video game getting PlayStation trophies, and Star Wars: The Experience coming to Philadelphia. All Episode X details are unconfirmed rumors. Question of the week: What's the first lesson Rey should teach her new students? Email: exploretheforce@gmail.com Follow @exploretheforce on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, X and Bluesky Watch on YouTube: search Explore The Force ETF merch on Redbubble: Follow The Force of Others Podcast: Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars podcast, covering Star Wars movies, shows, books, comics, games and news, with a welcoming community for every fan. We have spoken. All music by Mark Rolfe.
October 27 · 1 hr 55 min
Was Yoda Wrong? Master Yoda on Trial (with Pastor.Yoda)
Was Master Yoda the wisest Jedi in the galaxy, or the reason the Jedi Order fell? On Episode 180 of Explore the Force, the only international Star Wars podcast, Jimmy and Charlie are joined by Josh, known as Pastor.Yoda on Instagram, for a full Master Yoda deep dive. We walk through Yoda's journey across Star Wars: the High Republic, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and the Dooku duel, The Clone Wars and the Lost Missions arc, Revenge of the Sith and Order 66, Rebels, Dagobah in The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and his Force ghost return in The Last Jedi. We also talk puppet versus CGI Yoda, favorite Yoda quotes, and the moments that made him a legend. Then we put Yoda on trial. Was he wrong to tell Anakin to let go of everything he feared to lose? Should the Jedi have become generals in the Clone Wars? How did he miss Palpatine? Was exile on Dagobah wisdom or giving up? Was he wrong about Luke and Vader? Each of us gives our verdict: Wise, Wrong, or Somewhere in Between. Plus Batuu News with this week's Star Wars headlines: [stories you kept]. Follow Josh on Instagram: @pastor.yoda. Email us at exploretheforce@gmail.com and find Explore the Force on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Facebook. ETF merch is on Redbubble. May the Force be with you, Explorers. We have spoken.
October 20 · 1 hr 25 min
What Makes a Great Star Wars Villain? ft. Mike Chen | ETF 179
What makes a Star Wars villain truly great? New York Times bestselling Star Wars author Mike Chen, writer of Star Wars: Brotherhood and Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon, joins Jimmy, Charlie and Krissy on Explore the Force to talk about the dark side. 🔴 We dig into what makes a villain memorable, from motivation and menace to a personal connection with the hero. Mike shares how he creates antagonists as an author. Then we go head to head in a three-round villain debate: best Star Wars movie villain, best Star Wars book villain, and a wild card villain from any franchise. Nobody saw anyone’s picks ahead of time! 🔥 In Batuu News: NYCC Hasbro Black Series reveals, Lucasfilm Publishing announcements including Dave Filoni’s Ahsoka: Escape from Thrawn comic, Ben Affleck turning down The Force Awakens, Dave Filoni on Darth Maul, Star Wars: Unlimited Homeworlds, and new Star Wars books and comics. 📰 Send us your favorite villain, questions or voice notes at exploretheforce@gmail.com, and follow @exploretheforce on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook and YouTube. Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars podcast, covering almost half the world but only 0.5% of the galaxy! 🌍✨
October 13 · 1 hr 35 min
178: Galactic Racer & The Love Hypothesis Review!
Star Wars Galactic Racer review and The Love Hypothesis discussion on Explore the Force, the only international Star Wars podcast. Krissy leads our review of Star Wars Galactic Racer from Fuse Games: podracers, speeder bikes, the roguelite campaign, Sebulba's flashback races, and our Holocron Scale ratings. Then Charlie breaks down The Love Hypothesis on Prime Video, starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, from its origins as Reylo fan fiction to the Star Wars Easter eggs in the movie, plus a friendly look at the Rey and Kylo Ren debate. Batuu News: Ahsoka: Escape From Thrawn comic by Dave Filoni, the Star Wars Starfighter publishing program, Star Wars 50th anniversary books, and NYCC 2026 reveals. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow @exploretheforce on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and YouTube.
October 6 · 1 hr 8 min
News Updates - Past, Present and Future!
Star Wars news for the week: Jon Watts is reportedly directing the next Skywalker Saga film, Dave Filoni confirms the Mortis Gods for Ahsoka Season 2, and Kathleen Kennedy reflects on leaving Lucasfilm. Jimmy, Charlie and Krissy break down two huge weeks of Star Wars news across three eras. THE PAST: Kathleen Kennedy on 14 years leading Lucasfilm, The Force Awakens, Andor and The Mandalorian, plus the opening of George Lucas's Museum of Narrative Art and its Star Wars in Motion exhibit. THE PRESENT: Star Wars Galactic Racer launches today on PS5, Xbox and PC. Star Wars Zero Company passes 1 million sales, the LEGO UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer arrives, and we cover October's Star Wars books and comics, including Ahsoka's Tale, Star Pilots and The Fall of Kylo Ren. THE FUTURE: Jon Watts and Simon Kinberg's reported new Skywalker Saga trilogy and a possible Daisy Ridley return as Rey, the Father, Son and Daughter in Ahsoka Season 2, and Shawn Levy's Disney deal ahead of Star Wars Starfighter with Ryan Gosling. Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars podcast, with new episodes every Tuesday on Spotify and YouTube. Catch Jedi and the Mailman live on YouTube, and follow @exploretheforce on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and Facebook.
September 29 · 1 hr 14 min
What should Star Wars steal?
Episode 176: What stories could Star Wars steal next? Casey Loving from The Wrap returns to Explore the Force to debate adapting outside stories into the galaxy — from Homer's Odyssey to Norse myth to Shakespeare — plus a recap of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening. New episodes every Tuesday!
September 26 · 30 min
ETF Extra: We beat Zero Company - Full Spoilers!
Full spoilers for Star Wars Zero Company. Jimmy and Krissy break down every major story beat in Bit Reactor's Clone Wars tactics game, from the formation of Zero Company through Order 66, the Shadow Plague, and the finale on Cindermoor. Includes the ending, character fates, and full analysis of Hawks, Trick, Tel-Rea, and Bennic's arc. Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars podcast, covering movies, shows, books, and games with a fun, welcoming take for fans of every generation.
September 22 · 1 hr 18 min
How do YOU Star Wars?
How do YOU Star Wars? In this episode of Explore the Force: An International Star Wars Show, hosts Jimmy, Charlie, and Krissy compare Star Wars watch orders, including release order, chronological order, and Machete Order (Episodes 4, 5, 2, 3, 6), and share how each of them first came into the franchise. Topics include: the best order to watch the Star Wars movies, whether to skip Episode I, how your first Star Wars film or show shapes your opinion of the prequels, sequels, The Clone Wars, and Andor, and how to introduce kids, friends, and new fans to the saga without gatekeeping. 🎙️ Plus our weekly segments: Force Encounters and Batuu News, with the latest Star Wars headlines. Tell us how YOU Star Wars. What order do you watch in, and what was your first movie or show? We'd love to hear your story! New episodes every Tuesday on Spotify and YouTube. Watch the video version on YouTube, and join us for our live show, Jedi and the Mailman. Explore the Force is a Star Wars podcast and YouTube show for fans of every generation, built on family, friendship, open minds, and calm discussion. ✨
September 15 · 1 hr 14 min
Do we need a Bo Katan series? Yes or No?
Katee Sackhoff just revealed her dream Bo-Katan Kryze spin-off: an animated prequel exploring her childhood with sister Satine on Mandalore. Jimmy, Charlie, and Krissy unpack the news, trace the full history of Clan Kryze — from the Mandalorian civil war to the Darksaber — and speculate on what a prequel series could actually look like. Plus: Batuu News and this week's Force Encounters. New episodes every Tuesday from Explore the Force, the international Star Wars show covering movies, shows, books, and everything in the galaxy far, far away.
September 8 · 1 hr 41 min
The Making of The Lost Padawans: A Star Wars Fan Film
The Lost Padawans: A Star Wars Fan Film — Episode 173 This week we're joined by Lucia Taylor, writer and director of the Star Wars fan film The Lost Padawans, and composer Mark Rolfe, to talk creative inspiration, indie filmmaking challenges, and scoring an original story set in the Star Wars galaxy. We also dive deep into Qui-Gon Jinn — his philosophy, his legacy, and what could have been. A must-listen for fans of Star Wars fan films, indie filmmaking, and Jedi lore. New episodes every Tuesday on Explore the Force: An International Star Wars Show.
September 1 · 1 hr 43 min
What makes YOU Star Wars Happy?
In episode 172 we are looking at "What Makes You Star Wars Happy?" This week on Explore the Force, Jimmy, Charlie, and Krissy welcome guest Ron from Star Wars Jedi Chat for a deep dive into Star Wars video games, collecting and toy culture, pop culture crossovers, memes, and the fan community that keeps this galaxy alive between releases. Plus: the Happy Place Draft, where every panelist defends their #1 non-canon Star Wars joy. Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars podcast, bringing fun, friendship, and open-minded discussion to fans of every generation. New episodes every Tuesday.
August 25 · 1 hr 20 min
Is this Better than Canon Star Wars right now?
The Ninth Jedi season finale just dropped and we have THOUGHTS. John is back to help close out Episodes 5-8 with Jimmy and Krissy — the ending, Nawaam's fate, and a brand new Jedi Order. Then: is this actually better than canon Star Wars right now? Should it even be canon? And what can Dave Filoni learn from it? Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars show, bringing fans together for fun, friendship, and open discussion of the galaxy far, far away.
August 18 · 1 hr 5 min
D23 Star Wars Review!
D23 2026 just happened, and Explore the Force is here to break it all down! On Episode 170, Jimmy, Charlie, and Krissy dive into Star Wars: Starfighter's new release date and first character reveal, Ahsoka Season 2's new costume and premiere date, a surprise Luke Skywalker appearance in LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and even a detour into Adam Driver's new X-Men role. Plus, the usual Force Encounters and Batu News segments to kick things off. Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars podcast, covering all things a galaxy far, far away for fans of every generation. New episodes every Tuesday.
August 11 · 1 hr 10 min
The Ninth Jedi Episodes 1-4 Review: New Crew, Blue Lightsaber Villain & More
The Ninth Jedi has landed on Disney+ — all 8 episodes! Krissy and Charlie join Jimmy to break down Episodes 1-4: the new crew, the shocking blue-lightsaber villain twist, and a full round table on music, art, animation, and characters. Part 2 (Episodes 5-8) drops next Tuesday! Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars show, bringing fans together for fun, friendship, and open discussion of the galaxy far, far away. #StarWars #StarWarsVisions #TheNinthJedi #ExploreTheForce
August 4 · 1 hr
Star Wars Pet Draft: What creature would you pick?
A pet is not a kind of animal. It's a kind of relationship. 🐾 We're drafting Star Wars pets — but first we had to settle what a pet even is out there. Is Grogu one? Is a droid? Was Luke's tauntaun actually his, or just Alliance property with a heartbeat? Then the draft: three of us, four roster spots each, building a household that functions. One cuddly, one mount, one guard, one wildcard. Films, animation, games and Legends all in play, and one Force Steal apiece to either rob somebody or buy a contested creature. Then tell us your Malakili — the Star Wars creature you'd genuinely cry over. 💫 Explore the Force. The only international Star Wars show. New episodes every Tuesday.
July 28 · 1 hr 3 min
Crowning the Best Animation to Live-Action Character
The Animation to Live-Action Showdown finale is here. Explore the Force crowns the best Star Wars character to make the jump from animation to live action, in a 16-character tournament decided by fan votes and a live panel. Jimmy is joined by Krissy and Ryan for the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Championship, all in one episode. Quarterfinal matchups: Ezra Bridger vs Boba Fett, Ahsoka Tano vs Huyang, Chopper vs Sabine Wren, and Bo-Katan Kryze vs Zeb Orrelios. Every matchup is argued through a single lens — casting, story impact, faithfulness, or the casual test — with characters drawn from The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and The Book of Boba Fett. Plus our Force Encounters segment, covering real-world Star Wars moments from the week. Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars show, covering Star Wars movies, series, books, news, and fan culture every Tuesday. Contact: exploretheforce@gmail.com | Merch: search Explore The Force on Redbubble
July 21 · 1 hr 1 min
Who Made the Best Live-Action Debut? - (Tournament: Round 1)
Episode 166: Round 1 is here 🔥 We're kicking off a two-week tournament event — the Animation to Live-Action Showdown — featuring 16 Star Wars characters who jumped from cartoon to live action. This week, Jimmy hosts solo alongside guests Ryan and Krissy to reveal all 8 Round of 16 results (fan-voted!) and see if our picks matched yours. Force Encounters is back too. Next week: Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Championship, all in one episode. Don't forget to look for the next link to vote starting on 23rd!
July 14 · 34 min
Animated & Awarded: Star Wars Emmy Nominations
Star Wars scored real Emmy nominations this year — and we're breaking down exactly what got recognized (and why it matters) for Star Wars: Visions' "Black" and Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. Plus, a first look at our upcoming Animation-to-Live-Action Championship bracket, recording July 19th & 26th — vote now on our socials! Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars show, dropping new episodes every Tuesday.
July 7 · 55 min
The Ninth Jedi - Trailer Reaction & More.....
Krissy (@kyberkrissy) and John (@thebobafettt) join the show to recap Star Wars Visions' The Ninth Jedi (Vol 1) and Child of Hope (Vol 3) — then break down the trailer for the new 8-episode limited series premiering August 5, 2026. Will Kara turn to the dark side? Tune in for our predictions! Explore the Force is the only international Star Wars show, bringing fans together for fun, friendship, and open discussion of the galaxy far, far away. #StarWars #StarWarsVisions #TheNinthJedi #ExploreTheForce

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