Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) for a breathtaking interview with the epic Star Wars Author Claudia Gray (@claudiagray) her work includes Lost Stars, Bloodline, Leia Princess of Alderaan, and a new release Master and Apprentice due out April 2019. We talk about Star Wars themes in her books, Star Wars in General, as well as the ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and Susan Bailey (@NightsistrAshla) as they discuss the parallels between Hinduism and Star Wars Specifically the Sacred stories of Shiva / Sati / Parvati. WHAT THE FORCE is this all about? Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whattheforce Our Intro and E ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) with Alex Ray (@AlexRay1029) and Jim Mello (@ObsKenobs) the creators of “A Star Wars Comic” (@astarwarscomic) You can find the comic here: https://www.astarwarscomic.com/ WHAT THE FORCE is this all about? Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whattheforce ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) for an interview with the Keeper of the Holocron – Leland Chee (@HolocronKeeper). This episode goes into behind the scenes in the Lucasfilm Story-group and asks what a day in the life for Leland is like. WHAT THE FORCE is this all about? Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Patreon: http ...…

Join Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) as we explore the Music of Star Wars in our segment Meta Music with Christy Carew (@Christy_Carew). We will explore everything from how it’s done to perhaps what it means. Christy is a composer working in Hollywood and is a huge John Williams fan. She was a chosen as a composer fellow for the 2018 Sundance ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host Ty Black (@black_Tym and Wit & Folly on YouTube) We met and recorded. We hope you like this.

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) for a discussion with Nedi (@nedi_nerfherder) host of the Balance Podcast and Women of the Whills. We deep dive into Redemption stories in Star Wars including: Kallus from Rebels Asajj Ventress Quinln Vos Anakin/Vader WHAT THE FORCE is this all about? Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and Allie Nasr (@AllieNasr) part of the Band ‘MissThis’ for a special Podcast debut of MissThis’ song StarCrossed written and inspired by the Sequel Trilogy (Specifically Reylo). Additionally we have the treat of “Rumors” which will be released later this month and will be available: Youtube: http ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) for an interview with Amy Richau (@amyrichau) as we CELEBRATE her amazing achievement of 365 days of Star Wars Women (http://365starwarswomen.com/) Starting at Day 1 with Leia all the way through day 365! Quick Index: http://365starwarswomen.com/women-in-star-wars-index/ Amy Richau’s Website Twitt ...…

This Holiday Season is Special, we celebrate The Star Wars Holiday Special with a Special of our own. Join Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and co-hosts Liam Rathgeber (@Liamrathgeber), Ty Black (@Black_tym) and James Dalton (@skullflare) as we watch the Star Wars Holiday Special and enjoy it in our own way. This episode is the intro to the w ...…

Join Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) as we explore the Music of Star Wars in our segment Meta Music with Christy Carew (@Christy_Carew). We will explore everything from how it’s done to perhaps what it means. Christy is a composer working in Hollywood and is a huge John Williams fan. She was a chosen as a composer … Continue reading "Meta Mus ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host Ty Black (@black_Tym and Wit & Folly on YouTube) in our segment “The Power of Myth & Symbolism” in Star Wars. Today we delve into the Female Gaze and Heroine’s Journey. Articles: The Heroine’s Journey Wit & Folly Mentioned Videos: Rey’s Heroine’s Journey in The Last Jedi: https://youtu ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) for an interview with Brian Kesinger (@briankesinger) Disney animator, creator of Lil’ Kylo and illustrator for the upcoming Droid Tales book “C3P0 doesn’t like sand”. HIGHLIGHTS Brians love of star wars (and his career) Lil Kylo (and commission by Justin Trudeau) Droid Tales: C3P0 doesn’t like sa ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host James Dalton (Skull’s Armory and @skullflare) in our new segment ‘What the Fandom’ as we discuss Droid builders including: What goes into it What is special about it R2KT And much much more! AWESOME LINKS: http://astromech.com/ Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Patreon: ht ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), in our segment “Defragmenting Droids” our look at the wonder Droids of the Star Wars Universe. This month we are covering Droids! Today we have Swara Salih (@swarzseawalker) of the Beltway Banthas Podcast (@beltwaybanthas) to talk about Droid Rights and Manumission in Star Wars. We talk about whe ...…

Rachel from Scavenger’s Hoard (@ScavengersHoard) and I went to see the fabulous Musical Mythic, and it turned a little Star Wars for us. We hope you enjoy our mini review episode and our Star Wars thoughts: https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/mythic

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), in our segment “Defragmenting Droids” our look at the wonder Droids of the Star Wars Universe. This month we are covering Droids! Today we have Amy Wishman Nalan (@amywishman) to talk about C3P0 (See-Threepio) the history, creation, and metaphoric meaning he has. AWESOME LINKS: Twitter: @WTForces ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) for an in-depth conversation on Droid with the author of the Droidography, Marc Sumerak (@msumerak). On Marc: Sumerak continues to write comics, informational guides, promotional material, video games, and more for some of pop culture’s most recognizable franchises — including STAR WARS, HARRY POT ...…

Special Announcement for the Month of November 2018. After the Announcement is the audio version of a Special Visual Podcast Available here: https://youtu.be/7NVW12pgxAU November is Dedicated to Droids at “What the Force?”! Nov 5: On Droidography w/ @msumerak Nov 12: C3P0 Deep Dive w/ @AmyWishman Nov 19: Droid Rights w/ @swarzseawalker Nov 26: ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and Amy Ratcliffe (@Amy_geek) the author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy (Published by Chronicle Books). We discuss the book, the art, and the importance of this book for the fandom. About Amy: Amy Ratcliffe is the managing editor of Nerdist and a contributor to StarWars.com, and has … Continue ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) for our segment ‘What the Fandom’ talk with Shannon McCarter (@McCarterShanon) of Network 1901 Podcast to talk about Disneybounding & Star Wars Fashion with extra commentary on Pockets in women’s fashion. Facts about Shannon: Member of Network 1901, a geek culture podcast and YouTube channel focus ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and co-hosts Liam Rathgeber (@Liamrathgeber), and James Dalton (Skull’s Armory and @skullflare) with our Discussion of the new animated Star Wars Resistance. We will come back regularly to discuss how the show is progressing and interesting things we see. We about the historical parallels to Chuc ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host Ty Black (@black_Tym and Wit & Folly on YouTube) in our segment “The Power of Myth & Symbolism” in Star Wars. Today we revisit the amazing Legends of Luke Skywalker novel by Ken Liu (@kyliu99). We dig into the symbolism and metaphor we see especially the redemption themes … Continue re ...…

Join Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) as we explore the Music of Star Wars in our new segment Meta Music with Christy Carew (@Christy_Carew). We will explore everything from how it’s done to perhaps what it means. Christy is a composer working in Hollywood and is a huge John Williams fan. She has been chosen as a … Continue reading "Meta Music ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and co-hosts Liam Rathgeber (@Liamrathgeber), and James Dalton (Skull’s Armory and @skullflare) with our Discussion of Rogue One! Available now on Digital, DVD, Ultra 4K, and Blu Ray. Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/nyJNR_iY-kA SUBSCRIBE: Youtube: https:// ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) for our segment ‘What the Fandom’ talk with Kate (@BB_KATE_ART) about her wonderful, hilarious and head-canon Art. Awesome Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bb_kate_art Art Only: https://twitter.com/bb_kate_art2 Curlers: https://twitter.com/bb_kate_art/status/1017050146679320577 Marie-Cl ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and Jason Fry (@jasoncfry) the author of Star Wars: The Last Jedi as we discuss the book, the fandom and his experience writing for Star wars. Jason has written 30+ books for Star Wars. In his own words: I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was eight and saw Princess … Continue reading "Interview wi ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host Ty Black (@black_Tym and Wit & Folly on YouTube) for our segment ‘What the Fandom’ talk with Melian Daily (@majin_melmo) about her creation “A Day in the Life of TchaikovsKYLO Ren“. Awesome Links: Melian’s Tumblr: Psy-KYLO-gy Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Our Intro and ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould who is joined by Jedi Geek Girl (@JediGeekGirl) of @IRebelDestiny for our segment ‘What the Fandom’ talk about @FFGames Star Wars: Destiny collectible card game. We talk about the Game, I Rebel: a Star Wars Destiny Podcast and Star Wars Representation. Awesome Links: I Rebel Website I Rebel Podcast I Rebel … Con ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) with special guests: Drew Dodson (@zombiegirl1385) the manager of Might Moose Comics in Bellevue, Washington (@mightymooseWA) Today we will be talking about Comics, a little about the history of the Canon Marvel title. How to get into them and why you should if you haven’t already. Also excuse Mar ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) with special guests: Amber Koch (http://bensolodefensesquad.tumblr.com) and Lisa Renee (@diazepampoovey). Today we will be talking about Adolescence and Star Wars, how it affected us as we grew up and the impact of Star Wars over the next upcoming generation. Tough Topics: depression, family disap ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host Ty Black (@black_Tym and Wit & Folly on YouTube) in our segment “The Power of Myth & Symbolism” in Star Wars. Today we discuss Masks and the Hidden Self. What do masks mean symbolically and how they are utilized in Star Wars. Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Our Intro and ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and Ty Black (@black_TyM) with special guest Joanna Wallace (@MissUpsetter ?). Today we will be talking about ‘Shipping’! What it is! We also talk about our personal ‘Ships’! We do discuss some tough topics about what Shippers face in the community. Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca O ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and our guest Jonathan Campbell ( http://www.rebelscale.com/) in our segment ‘What the Fandom’ as we discuss scale modeling and what goes into creating these tiny wonders! Amazing work: Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Email: wtforcepodcast@gmail.com Our Intro and Exit Music is Mars ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), co-host Liam Rathgeber (@Liamrathgeber), with our first annual Headcanon Show! Come join in the fun! PLEASE NOTE: since recording this one of the other headcanons has become canonized. Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Our Intro and Exit Music is Mars from The Planets by Gustav Holst ...…

Join Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) as we explore the Music of Star Wars in our new segment Meta Music with Christy Carew (@Christy_Carew). We will explore everything from how it’s done to perhaps what it means. Christy is a composer working in Hollywood and is a huge John Williams fan. She has been chosen as a … Continue reading "Meta Music ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and Robin (10) as we get the TWEEN perspective of Solo: A Star Wars Story review. Without Wil we explore what the movie meant to her all from her perspective. Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Our Intro and Exit Music is Mars from The Planets by Gustav Holst 1914-1916 (Public … Conti ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host Ty Black (@black_Tym and Wit & Folly on YouTube) in our segment “The Power of Myth & Symbolism” in Star Wars. Today we speak of Tragedy and especially how the prequel trilogy successfully delivers on that style and why that style is so important. Greek Tragedy Links: EXAMPLE: … Continu ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and Ken Liu (@Kyliu99) the author of the Legends of Luke Skywalker as we discuss the book, the fandom and collective storytelling. Ken Liu Website Ken’s Publications: The Grace of Kings (2015) and The Wall of Storms (2016) — a silkpunk epic fantasy series The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories (20 ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and special guest Dr. Sarah Gallant (@sarah_gallant) for the first of many discussions about Religion and Star Wars. We start with a focus on eastern Religious elements we see in Star Wars across the Saga. Sarah was so kind to include the Academic source for this Podcast HERE Twitter: @WTForceshow ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and co-hosts Liam Rathgeber (@Liamrathgeber), Ty Black (@Black_tym) and James Dalton (@skullflare) for part 2 of our spoiler discussion and review of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Part 1: http://whattheforce.ca/discussion-solo-movie-p1/ Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Our Intro and Exit ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and co-hosts Liam Rathgeber (@Liamrathgeber), Ty Black (@Black_tym) and James Dalton (@skullflare) for part 1 of our spoiler discussion and review of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Our Intro and Exit Music is Mars from The Planets by Gustav Holst 1914-1916 ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and our guests David Morgan-Mar (@dmmaus) and Andrew Shellshear (@shellshear) and in our segment ‘What the Fandom’ as we discuss the unparalleled Webcomic Darths and Droids which has been running for the last 11 years. This amazing comic is the parent venn diagram between Star Wars, Roleplaying ga ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), and co-host James Dalton (Skull’s Armory and @skullflare) as we are joined by the amazing Vanessa Marshall (@vanmarshall) Hera from Star Wars Rebels. We talk about her Fandom, the lessons Star Wars has taught her, all about her experiences with the Star Wars RPG, and the newest Forces of … Contin ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) with special guest Joanna Wallace (@MissUpsetter ?). Today we will be talking about Safe Space, with one such advocate and conservationist Joanna Wallace the creator of the Galactic Fempire and Holocron Salon. Joanna is also a fellow podcaster at The Star Wars Hour by Channel Star Wars. Joanna Wal ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and our guest Troy David Millhoupt (@troydavidmill)in our segment ‘What the Fandom’ as we discuss Fan Art. In Troy’s Own Words: Hi, I’m Troy, an award-winning Creative. Over the last 10+ years I’ve developed unique and innovative solutions, thought-provoking visuals, strategized large campaigns an ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host Ty Black (@black_Tym and Wit & Folly on YouTube) in our new segment “The Power of Myth & Symbolism” in Star Wars. Today we speak of Fairy Tales and especially how the sequel trilogy falls into that category. Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca Our Intro and Exit Music is Mar ...…

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and her guest Ty Black (@black_Tym and Wit & Folly on YouTube) to discuss (Star Wars) Last Shot: A Han and Lando Novel, written by Daniel Jose Older (@djolder) published by Del Rey. We discuss the themes, characters, and narrative. **Spoiler Warning** Twitter: @WTForceshow Website: Whattheforce.ca ...…

Solo Trailer VIDEO Extended Audio Edition: This is the full length discussion of our Video with Wit & Folly on YouTube. This is how much audio we recorded and how good Ty Black is at editing. Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould) and co-host Ty Black (@black_Tym) to hear all our thoughts in the raw. … Continue reading "Bonus Episode: ...…

David Crennan (@NTMTOpodcast) joins our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould), for our the segment ‘What the Fandom’ as we discuss the Twitch/Podcast Star Wars RPG – “Never tell me the Odds”. David, holds the hotly contested title of America’s DM, as the long time DM of the podcast and streaming show CritJuice ‘where they take 2d4 … Continue r ...…