Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour

By: Alyce and Laura Love Star Wars
  • Summary

  • Two Star Wars-obsessed Chicagoans discuss everyone’s favorite galaxy far, far away in this bi-weekly happy hour podcast. From the films to the novels and everything in between, hosts Alyce and Laura get you up to date on the latest Star Wars news, complete with some minor wine-induced garbling. Grab your favorite beverage and get toasted with Alyce and Laura. Email us at forcetoastpod@gmail.com
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Episodes
  • Ep 126: Into the Weird
    Nov 26 2024

    In Episode 126, hosts Alyce and Laura discuss* dress shopping with their predominantly-male audience, among other topics:

    - This is Mardi Gras, there are RULES

    - Caravan of Corrections aka “Alyce needs to stop bringing up pop culture references”

    - Laura just wants to enjoy her fava beans and chianti in peace

    - Andor S2 gets a release date and a new clip at D23

    - There are so many TV spots circulating from Star Wars: Skelly Crü that we can’t keep up! But this one where Jude Law is being sketchy may be of interest. WHAT ARE YOU, JUDE LAW?

    - Skeleton Crew directors revealed (via SWNN)

    - The Rey movie is getting replaced with WHAT on the Disney slate?!

    - Coming Soon to a Disney+ subscription near you: Star Wars Visions, Volume 3!

    - Did you buy a Star Wars Christmas ornament this year? There’s a recall, so… do with that information what you will

    - Star Wars was such a scrappy little production back in the late 70s, they’d never get away with this sh-t now

    - In today’s Silly Story from an Unreliable Source segment, if this pop star appears in a Star Wars film, we’ll eat our hats

    - Recap on Tap: Laura’s spoiler-free review of the upcoming High Republic audio drama, Star Wars: Tempest Breaker

    Helpful links referenced in this episode:

    - Keep an eye on the Rogue Rebels podcast feed! We joined Sal for a SPOILER discussion of The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless, which will be out soon!

    - Laura, Smets and Rocha discuss recent Star Wars film shake-ups and Andor Season 3 news the on the most recent episode of The Jedi Way

    Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

    Instagram: @forcetoastpod

    Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

    Website: forcetoastpod.com

    *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep 125: Toddlerize
    Nov 5 2024

    In Episode 125, hosts Alyce and Laura are* old and amazing and celebrating everything Star Wars, which is also old and amazing!

    - We shall henceforth tackle all arguments and confrontations with the energy and attitude of a toddler

    - Star Wars movie drama continues with the most recent writer’s exit (Variety via Puck News)

    - There’s a new trailer for Skeleton Crew aka Skelly Crü, with an accompanying article on starwars.com

    - New images from Skeleton Crew from Empire Magazine (via Reddit)

    - Will Skelly Crü have ties to the 2019 novel, Star Wars: Force Collector? Alyce has a theory

    - December 3, 2024 is going to be a big day for Star Wars fans, as it marks the premiere of Skeleton Crew and the debut of The High Republic audio original, Tempest Breaker

    - Imagine Rancho Obi-Wan, but four times bigger? A new Star Wars memorabilia museum may be in the works

    - Star Wars is putting the “Knight” in Jedi Knight in a very literal way and it is amazing. Check out the new THR concept art and all the other publishing reveals from NYCC!

    - As it turns out, The Book of Boba Fett really did take inspiration from Parks & Rec

    - Recap on Tap is a non-spoiler review of The High Republic YA novel, Tears of the Nameless! We discuss some general plot points, characters and share our thoughts on the novel and Phase III so far. No spoilers, but if you want to avoid this discussion, skip 55:00 - 01:08:20.

    Helpful links referenced in this episode:

    - On the Oct 25 episode of The Jedi Way, Laura and Rocha talked about Rey movie writing shakeups, publishing reveals out of NYCC reveals and why Laura believes Gray Jedi is a stupid concept

    Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

    Instagram: @forcetoastpod

    Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

    Website: forcetoastpod.com

    *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep 124: Too Moneyable
    Oct 15 2024

    In Episode 124, hosts Alyce and Laura revel* in the rizz (yeah, we know cool slang) of Spooky Season!

    - Alyce is watching everything and Laura won’t watch anything new

    - Coming to an apocalyptic future soon, probably: cryo-frozen celebrity zombies

    - How money could be better spent: new recurring segment, perhaps?

    - It wasn’t for us, but if The Acolyte was for you and you want your voice heard in the call for a second season, here are some helpful links: petition, letter template

    - Jodie Turner-Smith calls Disney on its sh-t in Glamour UK

    - The Hollywood Reporter asks if Disney is bad at Star Wars and, regardless of the answer, the article is at least a comprehensive recap of how we got here

    - On that note, apparently toxic fandom is a thing in other fandoms too (not just Star Wars).

    - The Art of The High Republic Vol. II finalizes its cover… oh, and it’s release has been delayed

    - Mando Maybe-Spoilers? Allegedly some plot details of The Mandalorian and Grogu have leaked and all of them SUCK. Skip 40:05-45:05 to avoid this section.

    - Recap on Tap: after a delay or two, all 4 issues of The High Republic Adventures: Saber For Hire are finally out! We didn’t realize how much we’ve missed having Ty Yorrick in our lives. Join us as we discuss the comic mini-series issue by issue [skip 45:55-1:15:20 to avoid spoilers]

    Helpful links referenced in this episode:

    - Kevin Smets, John Rocha and Laura Kelly discuss the epidemic of toxicity in fandom and possibility of more live-action Obi-Wan on the October 9th episode of The Jedi Way

    Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

    Instagram: @forcetoastpod

    Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

    Website: forcetoastpod.com

    *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

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    1 hr and 20 mins

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