Best Diana Force Podcasts (2024)

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DIANA LEE INOSANTO: The Mandalorian to Ahsoka and Beyond 2:01:13

4d ago2:01:13

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Diana Lee Inosanto’s Morgan Elsbeth was introduced to STAR WARS fans facing off against Ahsoka Tano during season two of THE MANDALORIAN, with her story continuing in AHSOKA. In this awesome episode of RFR, Diana Lee joins us “In The Cantina” to talk about her incredible journey from martial artist to STAR WARS superstar. Plus, we spend a little bi…

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Valerie June Hockett: Creativity As a Force for Change 55:25

21d ago55:25

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Valerie June Hockett: Creativity As a Force for Change In this episode, our guest Valerie June Hockett and I embark on a journey through the transformative power of creativity. Valerie, a Grammy-nominated artist and creative visionary, shares her unique perspective on how art can inspire social change and personal growth. We explore her multifacete…

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How will railroad workers vote after Biden and Congress blocked their strike? (w/ Hugh Sawyer, Mark Burrows, & Ron Kaminkow) 1:20:34

1h ago1:20:34

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Two years ago, the US was on the cusp of seeing its first national rail strike in decades. Then, President Joe Biden, at the urging of the rail companies, and with the help of both parties in Congress, preemptively blocked railroad workers from striking in December of 2022. Workers were forced to accept a contract that did not address the vast majo…

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STAR WARS Archeologist David West Reynolds 2:07:58

3h ago2:07:58

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Archeologist David West Reynolds discovered the remote Tatooine shooting locations long after records were lost, taking him on his own "Hero's Journey" from Tunisia to Skywalker Ranch and working with George Lucas. David joins us In The Cantina to discuss his history with STAR WARS including his creation of the original lightsaber crystal concept, …

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SpoOoOoky Special 2024: The Movie that Traumatized Us All 1:12:51

7h ago1:12:51

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Last year, we summoned all the Alvarez siblings from the ether to record our annual Halloween episode. Sadly, we were not able to record a new Halloween episode in 2024, but to celebrate the holiday and give listeners a break from all the heavy news, we are publicly releasing last year's spooky special. Jesse, Zak, Max, and MacKenna break down THE …

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Aligning Catholic Values with Financial Strategy: A Conversation with Bill and Anne Hatch 56:40

5h ago56:40

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Aligning Catholic Values with Financial Strategy: A Conversation with Bill and Anne Hatch In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, I interview Bill and Anne Hatch, exploring their journey from conventional finance backgrounds to impactful investments aligned with their Catholic values. The discussion highlights their involvement with the Francesc…

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Workers take on Kaiser Again, Strike for a Fair Contract in SoCal 46:30

11h ago46:30

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On Monday, Oct 21, 2400 behavior health workers at Kaiser Permanente’s Southern California locations walked off the job in their ongoing struggle for a fair contract. Over the summer, negotiations between the health system and the bargaining committee, represented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW), failed to close the gap between t…

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Breaking the Money Taboo with Psychotherapist turned Money Coach Laura Gates-Lupton 1:01:28

7d ago1:01:28

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Breaking the Money Taboo with Psychotherapist turned Money Coach Laura Gates-Lupton In this episode, our guest Laura Gates-Lupton and I embark on a candid conversation about the intersection of money, feminism, and sensitivity. Laura, a former psychotherapist turned money coach, shares her journey from a career in social work to empowering women to…

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The Huge Cost to Make STAR WARS 1:58:10

13d ago1:58:10

1:58:10

We get into the economics of STAR WARS as new information has been revealed about the record-breaking budgets of the films and streaming series. The numbers are colossal. We review “Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising”, a new series from Marvel Comics. Star Wars in Pop Culture returns featuring Eric Idle, John Boyega, Jimmy Fallon wit…

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After two years of striking, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers aren’t ready to give up 59:17

11d ago59:17

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We’re coming up on a pretty mind-blowing anniversary in the news labor world–Two years ago, in October 2022, after the newspaper unilaterally cut off insurance benefits to production workers and newsroom workers filed ULPs for bad-faith bargaining, the workers of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette walked off the job on strike. The Newspaper Guild of Pitts…

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Cultivating Impactful Businesses: Key Insights from Rose Slam! Johnson 47:22

14d ago47:22

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Cultivating Impactful Businesses: Key Insights from Rose Slam! Johnson Rose Slam! Johnson is the vibrant force behind Nimble Roots Coaching, a personalized coaching business tailored to queer small business owners. With a focus on infusing joy into the entrepreneurial journey, Slam!’s coaching style is characterized by love, bravery, and compassion…

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Look for the Helpers: Organizing Relief Aid in Asheville, NC, After "Apocalyptic" Hurricane Helene (w/ Byron Ballard & Lori Freshwater) 27:51

16d ago27:51

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Over the past two weeks, people around the country have watched in horror as our neighbors and fellow workers have been battered by the successive disasters of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. “After making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 26 and tearing through the Gulf Coast of Florida,” Adeel Hassan and Isabelle Taft write in Th…

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24.8: STAR WARS REBELS All Along 1:35:40

16d ago1:35:40

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Has it been 10 years since Star Wars Rebels premiered on Disney+? Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski explore the many ways the hit animated show has left its mark on the franchise: from Star Tours to live action Ahsoka. Similarly, Agatha All Along has the potential to leave a lasting impression on Marvel’s storytelling universe. We compare similarities …

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Is Disney Bad At Star Wars? 2:06:38

19d ago2:06:38

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We get caught up with Paul Bateman In The Cantina to ask the question: Is Disney Bad at Star Wars? Rancho Obi-Wan’s future was revealed and we have the details. Plus, highlights of Ewan McGregor’s L.A. Comic Con panel featuring his comments about a possible OBI-WAN KENOBI season two, discussion about the AHSOKA series and more! Get full show video,…

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STAR WARS Celebrity Tributes + Live Calls 2:08:18

1M ago2:08:18

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We pay tribute to STAR WARS original trilogy producer Robert Watts with highlights from an in-depth and revealing conversation from the RFR archives. Plus, we found odd STAR WARS connections to a couple of other notable celebrities who recently passed away - Kris Kristofferson and Pete Rose. Plus, the RFR switchboard was open for live listener call…

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Cornell's Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity Protests Could Force Grad Student-Worker to Leave US (w/ Jawuanna McAllister & Jenna Marvin) 38:44

27d ago38:44

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The student encampment movement last school year turned institutions of higher education into flashpoints of struggle over Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, US support for it, and the right to speak out against it. This year, college and university campuses have become laboratories of repression where different administrative efforts to si…

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Microsoft AI Data Center Comes for Drought-Battered Mexican Town’s Water (w/ Diana Baptista) 46:08

27d ago46:08

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As the climate crisis intensifies, billions of poor and working people around the world are suffering from lack of regular (or any) access to clean water, but the dawn of “AI” is about to make the problem much worse. In their recent report for Context, “Forget jobs—AI is coming for your water,” Diana Baptista and Fintan McDonnell write, “Artificial…

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Future STAR WARS Star Keanu Reeves? 2:01:18

1M ago2:01:18

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Star Wars rumors are running rampant about what might happen and what could have happened. We look closely at many of them, including what’s happening with the Daisy Ridley “New Jedi Order” film and the possibility of Keanu Reeves joining the cast of a future STAR WARS production. The Unthinkable Outrageous story of the week returns, plus, listener…

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Alec Plant 58:07

1M ago58:07

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Two years ago, workers from several different Trader Joe’s grocery stores joined the wave of unionization efforts spreading across the country. Workers in Hadley, Massachusetts, made history in 2022 by not only becoming the first Trader Joe’s store to vote to unionize but also by opting to form an independent union, Trader Joe’s United (TJU). Howev…

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Skeleton Crew, LEGO Star Wars, and Cyn 2:22:55

1M ago2:22:55

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New photos from the upcoming STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW were released this week featuring Jude Law and a few space pirates, including our first look at Jaleel White’s character Gunter. We breakdown the photos and look for any clues about the show. LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY premiered last week with a big event in L.A. Singer/songwriter Cyn at…

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When Work Inspires Art: Labor Poet George Fish 30:50

1M ago30:50

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While Max was inside the Labor Notes conference this past April, attending panels and sharing space with intelligent, hard working organizers, Mel was wandering the conference grounds outside, meeting folks and talking about the joy of being a member of the working class as they sat in the grass and ate their lunches and talked with friends, old an…

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Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur with Bianca Wilson 53:14

1M ago53:14

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Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur with Bianca Wilson In this episode of 'Highly Sensitive Money,' I welcome Bianca Wilson, a former client and a highly sensitive person, to discuss her journey to financial transformation. Bianca, an emotional freedom technique practitioner and mindful communication facilitator, shares how her sensitivity …

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James Earl Jones: Darth Vader Has Been Silenced 2:14:53

2M ago2:14:53

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We lost a legend this week as Darth Vader was silenced with the passing of James Earl Jones. We pay tribute to the great actor and dig deep into the RFR archives for audio highlights from throughout his stellar STAR WARS career. RFR has exclusively obtained yearbook photos from a current Lucasfilm leader of STAR WARS storytelling. Listen to find ou…

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Reclaiming Financial Agency: An Interview with financial therapist Haylie Castillo 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

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Reclaiming Financial Agency: An Interview with financial therapist Haylie Castillo In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, I interview financial therapist Haylie Castillo. We discuss the significance of financial backgrounds shaped by social justice, systemic oppression, and personal upbringing. Haylie shares her journey of growing up in a conse…

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I Flew Air Force One on 9/11: Captain Mark Tillman 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

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While almost every other aircraft in the United States was being grounded, Colonel Mark Tillman was pushing his throttles full force ahead to get Air Force One into the air as quick as possible. Behind him, inside the flying White House, was President George W. Bush - coming to terms with the fact that America was under attack, the deadliest hit si…

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AHSOKA Updates and STAR WARS Props 2:03:54

2M ago2:03:54

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We have news about AHSOKA season two including when the show is expected to be filmed and released. We get caught up on Star Wars In Pop Culture with a big supply of popular media references to a galaxy far, far away. The Chicago White Sox had their annual "Star Wars Night" and RFR was there! Hear our full report. STAR WARS replica prop builder Sea…

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Mobster Family to Top Chef: Steven Allbright 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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Growing up in the projects in New Jersey, Steven Allbright knew his father was involved in the mafia. From FBI agents spying through their windows, to his dad asking him to take mysterious bags down to the local bar. And as they say, like father, like son, and when Steven grew up he copied many of his father's habits with alcohol, drugs, and women.…

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Redefining Success: Money, Creativity, and Sensitivity with Karen Kinney 52:38

2M ago52:38

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Redefining Success: Money, Creativity, and Sensitivity with Karen Kinney In this episode, Karen Kinney and I discuss our financial backgrounds and how our sensitivities have shaped our relationship with money. We cover topics like early financial lessons, childhood stability, and the role of contentment and spiritual connection in our lives. The co…

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MANDO MOVIE and ANDOR UPDATES 2:11:17

2M ago2:11:17

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A new cast member has been confirmed for the upcoming THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU feature film. Cassian Andor himself Diego Luna discussed the upcoming ANDOR season two at D23 and we have the highlights. STAR WARS writer Michael Kogge joins us In The Cantina to talk about his junior novelizations of the Sequel Saga which feature alternate scenes from…

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Highly Sensitive and Socially Active: Financial Perspectives from Jasmine Rashid 47:39

2M ago47:39

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Highly Sensitive and Socially Active: Financial Perspectives from Jasmine Rashid In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, Diana Yanez interviews Jasmine Rashid, who shares her journey into social justice and financial activism. Based in Oakland, Jasmine works at an impact investment advisory firm and is the author of the forthcoming book, 'The Fi…

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Seven unions demand end to US military aid to Israel (w/ George Waksmunski & Brandon Mancilla) 44:45

2M ago44:45

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The death toll in Gaza continues to climb, with conservative estimates putting the numbers of dead around 40,000, but a recent report in the British medical journal The Lancet estimates the actual death toll could be 186,000 or even higher—that’s roughly 8% of Gaza’s population. And with each passing day, the humanitarian crises unfolding in Gaza a…

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Ireland's Youngest Embalmer: Ronan Conneely 59:42

2M ago59:42

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The idea of death is something most of us never like to talk about. It can be so heartbreaking to be at a funeral and watch a family grieving over a lost loved one. And because of the pain we feel when we think about those we know someday dying, we normally avoid the topic. But for Irishman Ronan Conneely, he is surrounded by death everyday. At 22-…

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What's Next for STAR WARS Streaming? 2:09:37

2M ago2:09:37

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We react to the news of the cancellation of THE ACOLYTE and speculate why it happened and what is ahead for STAR WARS streaming on Disney+. Next up for STAR WARS is SKELETON CREW. We have audio highlights of show star Jude Law discussing the upcoming show and look for hints hidden within his comments. We continue our ongoing support of the world’s …

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The Spiritual Side of Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Franklin Taggart 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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The Spiritual Side of Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Franklin Taggart In this episode of 'Highly Sensitive Money,' host Diana Yanez interviews Franklin Taggart, a coach and former musician, about his experiences with marketing, entrepreneurship, and managing burnout. They discuss the challenges of being a highly sensitive person in business,…

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Ep 24.7 D23 Expo: Agatha, Andor, and More 1:44:44

3M ago1:44:44

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Since our last episode San Diego Comic-Con and D23 Expo have made their mark on 2024. Sarah Woloski attended both, and she and Tricia Barr dive into the news we are most excited about! Hear about what we could expect from Agatha All Along, arriving September 18th to Disney+. We also explore the upcoming Star Wars offerings: Skeleton Crew (Dec 3), A…

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SKELETON CREW Reveals at D23 2:15:21

3M ago2:15:21

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The biggest Disney fan event of the year happened last week in Anaheim at D23, and STAR WARS was featured. A new trailer for the upcoming SKELETON CREW with Jude Law debuted, and this week on RFR, we breakdown the footage and speculate on the show itself. Plus, we also look ahead to THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU courtesy of new comments from director J…

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RADIO 1138: Episode 131 - Dee Bradley Baker on Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 19:13

3M ago19:13

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Join Jedi News’ James Burns with Dee Bradley Baker, the voice of Nubs in Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, as part of a roundtable discussing the second season of the series. Plus there's all the latest Star Wars news from D23. Email us at podcast@jedinews.com with your comments, views and opinions to be a part of the show. Recorded on August 6th a…

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