Force Ghost Coast to Coast is a twice monthly podcast from Multiversity Comics (multiversitycomics.com). Liz, Matt and Brian take a look back at Star Wars from all angles - earliest memories of the original trilogy, comic books, video games, the prequels, merchandizing, etc.
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast: The Acolyte Episodes 4-5
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Liz and Brian dig into the two-parter "Night" and "Day."
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast: The Acolyte Episodes 1-3
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After a journey to the Unknown Regions, Liz, Matt, and Brian are back! Join them for a chat about the newest Disney+ Star Wars show, with diversions about the Disney Investors Day, Quin-Gon Jinn, and more!
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast: Ahsoka Season One Wrap Up
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Brian chats with Liz and Matt, separately, about the back half of Ahsoka season one, how it lives up to its animated expectations, and how it fits in with the rest of the live-action Star Wars TV world.
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast: Ahsoka Episodes 1-4
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Liz, Matt, and Brian go off the rails just seconds into their discussion of the first half of Ahsoka's first season. The 'did you need to watch Rebels' question is discussed, as is the portrayal of Thrawn. Also discussed: voice actors versus these actors and how the sequel trilogy fits into everything.…
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast: Star Wars Visions Season 2, The Bad Batch Season 2, and Liz Catches Up on Rebels
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After a nearly four month hiatus, Liz, Matt, and Brian discuss the two (sort of) recently wrapped animated series, discuss Liz's Thrawn-a-thon, and get hyped for Ahsoka. Come for the discussion of the old extended universe, stay for the Jonathan Livingston Seagull slander.
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast: The Mandalorian Season 3 Recap
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With the finale of The Mandalorian still fresh in their minds, Liz, Matt, and Brian talk about the season as a whole, the weirdness of the title "The Spies," the finale as a stand-alone episode, and what might be next in the Star Wars TV world.
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Liz, Matt, and Brian recap Liz's trip to Galaxy's Edge, the latest announcements from Celebration Europe, and preview next week's Mandalorian finale.
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast: The Mandalorian Season 3, Episodes 3-4
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The Mandalorian took some weird routes to tell its stories in the third and fourth episodes of the third season. That said, Liz, Matt, and Brian are here for it! Want some New Republic dehumanization? We've got it! Want another Order 66 flashback? You betcha. Want compelling character growth from Bo-Katan? [Checks notes] Actually, we've got that to…
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Din, Grogu, and the gang - except Cara Dune - are back for more Star Wars adventures in season three of The Mandalorian. Liz, Matt, and Brian discuss the lackluster season premiere, the odd-structure of the second episode, why Bo-Katan should absolutely wield the Darksaber now based on her own rules, and why R5 was there at all.…
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Clone Force 99 continues its adventures through the galaxy, including a trip to Kashyyyk, the return of some Clone Wars favorites, and yet another trip to some planet replete with caves. Never enough caves content. Come for Matt praise Tech's talk with Omega, stay for him breaking out Palpatine's always amazing first name.…
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In an episode that was banked for six months, Matt and Brian introduce Liz to Star Wars Rebels! See how she reacts to the crew of the Ghost, the return of Ahsoka, and yet another irascible droid.
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Liz, Matt, and Brian reconvene to discuss the first five episodes of The Bad Batch's second season. The gang discusses the good - Cody, a more focused cast - and the bad - that fifth episode - of the young season.
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The Empire Strips Back with Russall Beattie
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On the first show of 2023 - and of our fourth season - Brian welcomes Russall Beattie, mastermind behind both the book series Wookieerotica and the burlesque show The Empire Strips Back: The Unauthorized Star Wars Burlesque Parody, which is currently playing in Southern California. Russall and Brian discuss how Star Wars came into Russall's life, h…
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Episode XCVII: The Last Jedi, 5 Years Later (Part 3) with ScreenCrush's Ryan Arey
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In our final installment of our '5 Years Later' look at The Last Jedi, we welcome ScreenCrush's Ryan Arey to talk about the film from a critical lens, how it is impossible to separate it from the films that bookend it, and how The Last Jedi will be remembered. Plus, Brian digs into the new Fanhome Star Wars Encyclopedia, specifically the Naboo Gala…
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Episode XCVI: The Last Jedi, 5 Years Later (Part 2)
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It has been five years since Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi opened in movie theaters and split fans down the middle. In today's second part of our three-part re-examination, Multiversity founder Matthew Meylikhov stopped by to defend his negative reading of the film. Save your pitchforks, he's a good man.…
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Episode XCV: The Last Jedi, 5 Years Later (Part 1)
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It has been five years since Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi opened in movie theaters and split fans down the middle. Liz, Matt, and Brian look back at each character's arc from The Last Jedi in the first of our multi-part discussion of the film.
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The first season of Andor has wrapped up, and Liz, Matt, and Brian are back with their thoughts on the final three episodes of the season. Will Matt come around on the show? How does this bode for season two? Tune in to find out!
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The internet is dying to know: will Matt change his mind about Andor? While we won't spoil that, we will tell you that Andy Serkis gets some love, and we talk a little THX 1138. Note: This episode doesn't discuss episode 10, "One Way Out" due to some scheduling issues. Next episode will cover the final three pieces of season 1.…
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast, Season III, Episode XCII: Tales of the Jedi, Season I
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Liz, Matt, and Brian dig into the first season of Tales of the Jedi, the new anthology series of Star Wars shorts. Dave Filoni and co. tell three Ahsoka stories and three Count Dooku stories, and all of them make a big change in how those characters are perceived. Come for Yaddle's up-do, stay for some of the most nuanced storytelling in the histor…
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The second arc of Andor has come and gone, and we've met a whole new set of rebels, visited a new planet, and saw more of the galaxy's worst marriage. Does Matt still have issues? Are Liz and Brian still enjoying it? And, most importantly, did you hear what that cereal Syril ate actually was?
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Andor debuted earlier this week, and the three co-hosts of the show each had a different take on the trio of episodes. Come debate whether the episodes work as individual pieces, whether the company security is an effective stand in for the Empire, and if we'll ever see the characters from Ferrix.
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Episode LXXIX: Edge of the Empire RPG Adventure, Part 2
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This week, Matt leads Liz and Brian on part two of our role-playing adventure! Join Oskara and 41-VEX as they attempt to escape Tatooine while not getting themselves killed. Come for Liz's badass bounty hunter, stay for Brian's lying droid.
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Episode LXXVII: Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation
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It is that special time of year, when plastic hairpieces and ships explode into rectangular blocks. Yes, friends, it is time for the annual Lego Star Wars special on Disney+. This year, the Sequels crew goes on a Summer Vacation full of Force Ghosts, references to the eleven Star Wars films, and some fun guest stars.…
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Episode LXXVI: Brian Volk-Weiss on Icons Unearthed
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Today, Brian chats with Brian Volk-Weiss, the producer and director behind Icons Unearthed: Star Wars, a limited series currently airing on VICE TV. Hear about his life-long Star Wars obsession, the dream interview he managed to land, and more!
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Episode LXXV: Edge of the Empire RPG Adventure, Part 1
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This week, Matt leads Liz and Brian on a role-playing adventure! Join Oskara and 41-VEX as they attempt to escape Tatooine while not getting themselves killed. Come for Liz's badass bounty hunter, stay for Brian's lying droid.
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Force Ghost Coast to Coast, Season III, Episode LXXIV: Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 5-6
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Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped its first - only? - season, and Matt, Liz, and Brian discuss the good, the bad, and the Vader of it all. Plus, they debate the merits of a second season, discuss the Rebels connections, and ponder what Hayden Christensen will be doing in Ahsoka.
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Episode LXXIII: Obi-Wan Kenobi Eposides 1-4
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The first four episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi are here, and Liz, Matt, and Brian dig into the show. Topics discussed include the continued confusion of the Inquisitors, the great performance of Vivien Lyra Blair, and how "old-man" Ben still looks great.
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Matt and Brian dig into all the news from the 2022 Star Wars Celebration event, including lots of TV show news, some gaming updates, and the hopeful answer for the 'when will we see another Star Wars film' question.
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In anticipation of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Matt, Brian, and Liz - in that order - rewatched a prequel each, and reported back on the Obi-Wan of it all: the performance, the context, etc.
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Episode LXX: Star Wars: Droids' "The Great Heap"
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The gang returns to discuss the big finale of Star Wars: Droids, "The Great Heap." Topics include shapely, pink, lady droids, a strange Extended Universe connection, and the realization that droids can cry.
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Queen's Peril by E.K. Johnston is the second in a trilogy of stories about Padme Amadala, even though this book is technically a prequel to the first book in the series, Queen's Shadow. This was done because...Star Wars? Join us for a review of the book, as well as Brian's meltdown about the futility of current Star Wars Literature.…
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Episode LXVIII: Obi-Wan Kenobi Gets (Slightly) Delayed and Droids Episodes 10-13
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Brian and Matt discuss the very slight delay to Obi-Wan Kenobi and our current expectations for the series. Then, we finish out the first season with the introduction of Mungo Baobab, some weird current events-connections, and more balls. Always balls.
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Episode LXVII: Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Discussion and Droids Episodes 5-9
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Matt, Liz, and Brian break down the trailer for the new Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi - which was supposed to be a quick chat and turned into 30+ minutes - before going into the second arc of Star Wars: Droids.
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Episode LXVI: Star Wars: Droids Episodes 1-4
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Matt, Liz, and Brian revisit the first four episodes of the 1985 Star Wars: Droids animated series, and are taken by a few things: the theme song, the nostalgia bomb that was the animation style, a surprisingly modern approach to storytelling, and some bad Threepio innuendo.
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Episode LXV: The Book of Boba Fett, Chapters 6-7
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With a whimper, The Book of Boba Fett wrapped up its first season earlier this week. Liz, Matt, and Brian dig into the season, the good and bad of the first seven chapters, and try to answer some of the myriad questions raised by the show (spoiler alert: they don't).
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Episode LXIV: The Book of Boba Fett, Chapters 1-5
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Season one of The Book of Boba Fett is nearing its conclusion, and Liz, Matt, and Brian dig into the first five episodes. We discuss the good, the bad, and the secret episode of The Mandalorian that got tossed in for good measure.
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Episode LXIII: The Shift to Television / Rogue One, Five Years Later
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In this much delayed episode, Brian and Matt talk about Star Wars fully embracing television as its delivery system for its most 'important' stories. Then, Liz and Brian look back on Rogue One at the half-decade mark and discuss the film's legacy and impact on Star Wars.
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Episode LXII: Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales
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With Halloween just around the corner, Liz, Matt, and Brian look at the new Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales Disney+ special. Join them for a discussion on the continuation of Sequel-Trilogy stories, the joys of Maul, and the incredible voice acting.
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After a long, unplanned break, Force Ghost Coast to Coast returns! Brian, Matt, and Liz dig into the new Disney+ series Star Wars: Visions. With varying levels of anime knowledge/experience under their belts, the three hosts dig into the nine episodes and discuss the highs and lows of the new show.
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This week, the crew looks at the final third of The Bad Batch's first season. The series, its role as a bridge between The Clone Wars and Rebels, and its place in the overall Star Wars mythos, is discussed, as well as the trend of Star Wars animated shows to improve exponentially in their second seasons.…
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It is well documented how practically no one felt that The Rise of Skywalker was a satisfactory conclusion to the Skywalker Saga. It also wasn't the originally intended third film; Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow had originally written Duel of the Fates, to be directed by Trevorrow, as the ninth film in the saga. A draft of that script from Dece…
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Episode LVIII: "War of the Bounty Hunters" Part 2
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While Liz is on vacation, Matt and Brian dig back into the Marvel Comics Star Wars crossover to discuss this event which, contrary to the title, isn't really a war and doesn't involve a ton of bounty hunters. Plus, a wild idea that will (more than likely) be nothing gets floated at the very end of the show.…
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Episode LVII: The Bad Batch Episodes 5-10
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It has been an eventful six weeks for The Bad Batch, and so we check in with Clone Force 99, as well as their myriad guest stars, including a hat-wearing favorite of Matt's. Plus, get the latest Star Wars/Fast and the Furious update, and a declaration about this podcast's stance on RoboCop.
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Episode LVI: "War of the Bounty Hunters" Part 1
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Liz, Matt, and Brian dig into the first month or so of Marvel's new 'War of the Bounty Hunters' crossover event. This ramshackle episode gets derailed by questions about timelines, balloon pigs, and the general nuttiness of some of these comics. The latter parts of this crossover will eventually be covered, but likely not for a few months, so be pa…
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With the Star Wars universe relatively quiet right now, Liz,Matt, and Brian check in with the next two episodes of The Bad Batch. After some general chit-chat, the hosts dig into each character, and look towards the future of the series.
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On May the Fourth, Disney+ launched The Bad Batch, a new spin-off series from The Clone Wars. Now, two episodes in, Liz, Matt, and Brian discuss the start of the series that has surprised and delighted them thus far. Plus, hear Brian rant about the other Star Wars May the Fourth Disney+ offerings!
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Episode LIII: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
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Well, if you thought Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure was a trip, we see you that and raise you some horrific violence, shape shifting, old man nightgowns, Mac and Me aesthetics, and a healthy dose of Ewok-driven indigestion for our discussion of Ewoks: The Battle for Endor.
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Episode LII: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
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As Disney + continues to add Star Wars ephemera, we will continue to watch it! This week, we look at the first of two made for TV Ewok films, Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure. Is it pretty scary for kids? Hell yeah! Is it bizarre in some truly unexpected ways? You bet! Is there an absolutely insane rumor attached to it? You know …
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Episode LI: The Muppet Show, Guest Starring the Stars of Star Wars
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Thanks to the magic of Disney +, Matt, Liz, and Brian relive the glory of episode 419 of The Muppet Show, which guest stars Luke Skywalker, C3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, and...Mark Hamill? Pigs in Space, Six Stringed Symphony, and Empire Strikes Back spoilers all follow!
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Episode L: Liz Reviews The Clone Wars, Seasons 6 + 7
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After a long layoff for Prequelpalooza, a couple of book reviews, the second season of The Mandalorian, and more, Liz, Matt, and Brian reconvene to discuss the final two seasons of The Clone Wars. Topics discussed include the wasted episodes of both seasons, the upcoming Bad Batch series, and why Ahsoka remains the absolute best.…
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