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 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
June 30 · 58 min
The Ultimate Star Wars Party (w/ Spencer Jawitz)
This week we're joined by Spencer Jawitz of the Virtual Cantina Network to settle the ultimate debate: where in the Star Wars galaxy would YOU throw the best Boonta Eve party, and who's in your entourage? We pitch planets, play This or That: Galactic Edition, and Spencer gives us the inside scoop on the real Boonta Eve Party (August 7th, The Revel, Frisco TX) and Rebel Scum Con (August 7-9, Frisco Convention Center). Plus Batuu News and our weekly Force Encounters! 🎉
June 23 · 1 hr 8 min
Same Face, Different Soul: Clone Trooper Deep Dive
Same Face, Different Soul Three million soldiers. One face. Infinite stories. This week Jimmy, Jack, Charlie, and Taylor dive into one of Star Wars' most beloved topics — the clone troopers. What makes them identical? What makes them completely different? And who is the greatest clone of all time? The crew shares their personal favourite clones, gets competitive in a clone quote trivia game (Jack, Charlie, and Taylor did NOT hold back — these three know their lore), and tackles some genuinely spicy hot takes that sparked one of our best debates yet. We also get into the emotional side — Order 66, the inhibitor chips, Fives, Rex, and why the clones remain one of Star Wars' most enduring tragedies. All of this in a fun, friendly space where every kind of Star Wars fan is welcome. Come as you are, enjoy the galaxy far, far away. New episodes every Tuesday. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok @exploretheforce.
June 21 · 42 min
ETF EXTRA - Jeff Sneider's Disney Leaks
Big Star Wars news leak alert! 🌌 Jeff Sneider got his hands on a 19-page internal document laying out Disney's mandates for Lucasfilm's future, and naturally, Jimmy and Charlie had to talk about it. We dig into what's in the leak, share our reactions, and talk about what it could mean for the franchise we all love — all while keeping things friendly, fun, and judgment-free. This is exactly the kind of stuff we love discussing on ETF — open minds, calm takes, good vibes. Tell us your thoughts below! 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday — Spotify & YouTube 📡 Live shows: Jedi and the Mailman ✨ Follow Explore the Force everywhere for more
June 16 · 1 hr 40 min
The State of Star Wars: Thriving or Surviving?
The State of Star Wars — Are We THRIVING or Just SURVIVING? ft. Casey Loving | Explore the Force The Mandalorian & Grogu is out, Ahsoka Season 2 is coming, and Starfighter is generating serious buzz — but is the galaxy far, far away truly thriving, or is it still fighting for its future? This week, the full Explore the Force panel is joined by a very special guest: Casey Loving, Awards & Entertainment Reporter for TheWrap. Casey is an entertainment and awards reporter whose previous work includes Screen Rant and Annenberg Media — and he just dropped one of the most buzzed-about Star Wars pieces of the year, digging deep into what the future holds for Dave Filoni and the franchise he now leads as Lucasfilm president. We're having the honest, balanced, fun conversation that every Star Wars fan has been waiting for. The wins, the concerns, the big debate — and YOUR hot takes from the community. New episodes every Tuesday. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Threads @ExploreTheForce 🚀 Casey Loving - https://linktr.ee/caseymloving Article - https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/the-future-of-star-wars-dave-filoni/
June 9 · 1 hr 6 min
De Wanna Wanga! The Michael Carter Interview
Explore The Force: An International Star Wars Show | Road to The Mandalorian & Grogu — FINAL EPISODE The Road to The Mandalorian & Grogu ends HERE — and we are going out with a BANG! 🎉 For our epic series finale, we sat down with the legendary Michael Carter, the man behind the iconic Bib Fortuna in Return of the Jedi! From the creature makeup chair to the halls of Star Wars conventions, Michael takes us deep behind the scenes of one of the most beloved films in the galaxy — including the moment he couldn't believe fans were actually showing up to celebrate the characters they loved! This is the conversation Star Wars fans have been waiting for. Whether you've been with us since Episode 1 or just found the show, this finale is the perfect send-off before the movie hits! 🌟 Don't miss a single moment of the journey to The Mandalorian & Grogu! 👉 Subscribe so you never miss an episode📲 Follow us on socials for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and more⭐ Leave us a review — it means the galaxy to us! May the Force be with you — always. 🚀 Explore The Force: An International Star Wars Show
June 2 · 1 hr 12 min
Mandalorian & Grogu Pt. 2 - We're Back to Finish the Conversation
We told you we had too much to say for one episode. We weren't wrong. Jack, Taylor, and Jimmy are back to finish what they started! In Part 2 of their Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu breakdown, the Explore the Force crew picks up right where they left off — diving deeper into the film's biggest moments, wrapping up their full review, and delivering their final verdict on Star Wars' long-awaited return to the big screen. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there — then come right back, because this is where the real debate begins. This is Episode 159, Part 2 of 2. The conversation is complete. The takes are hot. The Force is strong. May the Force be with you — always.
May 28 · 27 min
ETF EXTRA: The Matt Willig Interview
He's played a Marvel monster, a wrestling legend, and now a towering alien enforcer in the biggest Star Wars film in years — and we got him on the show. In this special interview episode of Explore the Force, we sit down with Matt Willig — former NFL offensive tackle turned actor — who plays Hogsbreth, a towering physical enforcer operating on the lawless fringes of the Outer Rim in Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. Standing 6'9" and a 14-season NFL veteran, Matt has built an incredible second career in Hollywood, with roles including Little Chino in Dexter, Lash in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and a widely praised turn as André the Giant in Young Rock. Now he's living out a lifelong dream in a galaxy far, far away — a role he said helped him "fulfill a kid's dream." We talk about what it was like stepping onto one of the biggest film sets in the world, what it takes to bring a larger-than-life alien character to life, his journey from the football field to Hollywood, and much more. This is the interview Star Wars fans won't want to miss. May the Force be with you — always.
May 26 · 1 hr 22 min
"This Is the Way… to the Big Screen | Mando & Grogu Film Review Pt. 1"
The Clan of Two has officially made it to the big screen — and we have SO much to say about it. In Episode 158 of Explore the Force, Jack, Taylor, and Jimmy dive deep into Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu — the live-action Star Wars film directed by Jon Favreau that hit theaters on May 22, 2026, marking Star Wars' return to the big screen after a seven-year hiatus since The Rise of Skywalker. With Pedro Pascal back as Din Djarin, and new faces like Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White joining the galaxy far, far away, there's plenty to unpack — and we barely scratched the surface. This is Part 1 of 2, so buckle up, because the conversation is just getting started. We cover our first impressions, early standout moments, what the film means for the future of Star Wars, and whether the big-screen transition does justice to the beloved duo. Spoilers ahead — you've been warned! 🎙️ Part 2 drops next week. Don't miss it. May the Force be with you — always.

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