Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour

Honest question: if clone commanders consume steroids to get bulky, do we think their junk still shrinks? In episode 65, hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* this question and more while they trim their beards, catch up on the latest in Star Wars news and discuss Star Wars: The High Republic!

Hey! Hey, you! First things first, if you have not left us a review on Apple Podcasts yet, would you mind taking a quick second to do so? We haven’t gotten a new one in a while and we would really, really appreciate it!Hosts Alyce and Laura have only one item on the agenda*: The Bad Batch finale! There are a lot of explosions, falling, pulling at the heartstrings of Prequel fans, sea monsters, slow walkers and Jurassic Park? Yes. Jurassic Park. Oh, and there are SPOILERS! If you don’t want the season finale spoiled for you, stop reading now! In fact, don’t ever read anything ever again! One person’s “Kamino Lost” is another person’s “Well… that happened”The design on Laura’s cup looks like vaginaRemember those things at bank drive-thrus where you stick the pill thingy in the tube thingy and it gets sucked up inside the bank? Those things were awesome.Was the Empire destroying Kamino symbolic of COVID-19 destroying the Earth? It kinda feels like it. AZI is the hero we deserve. AZI, please save us from the pand

Force Toast: It’s gross, gooey stuff*. But it’s stuff. Laura played a trivia match at Schmoedown Collision and she’s in AARP now. Those two things aren’t related, but now you know.The Banthaverse is coming back soon and it’s bringing Alyce with it! And not just any Alyce – Alyce with a beard and laser sword and *checks notes* a Maggie Smith impression?Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is coming next year and YIKES we hope you all spent the pandemic building a time machine so you could go back to 1993 and buy Apple stockWatch a roundtable of Imagineers talk about what guests can expect from forthcoming immersive hotel experienceIt’s early days still, but we’ve got a Star Wars Celebration tip for you in this episode Put on your readers, Millennials! Tamagotchis are coming back.Question: What do green beans, grammys and gospel have to do with Star Wars? Answer: this house on ZillowICYMI: Krystina Arielle of The High Republic Show hosts a panel with the 5 Star Wars: The High Republic authors about their next books

OK, first things first.Laura is not casually munching on food during this episode. She’s using cough drops and jolly ranchers to keep her throat nice and wet for talking.Hee hee. Wet.In Episode 63, hosts Alyce and Laura catch* up on month’s worth of news and discuss the newest episodes of The Bad Batch An interesting new casting rumor about the Kenobi series? Honestly, what in the world is this show going to be about? And when will it be confirmed that Bail Organa will be in it?The Mandalorian Season 2 got ALL the Emmy nominations! You get an Emmy! You get an Emmy! And none for Gretchen Weiners, BYE!A new episode of Disney Gallery is coming in August so Star Wars can pat itself on the back for putting Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian (eye roll here)ICYMI: Stunt performer Brendan Wayne discussed working on The Mandalorian on the Star Wars Sessions podcast and it was an amazing interview. Listen here on SpotifyLeslye Headland talks to The Wrap about her fandom, The Phantom Menace and the unique perspective she

We’re just saying.They could have called the Andor show something cool like “Fulcrum” or “Underworld: The Rebellion.” But they went with “Andor” and now we can’t stop hearing “and/or” so here’s hoping for a late-in-the-game title change so it doesn’t sound like they named the show after a conjunction =/In Episode 62, hosts Alyce and Laura pour a few glasses of wine and catch* up on the last three weeks of Bad Batch episodes and recent news and dominate this sh*t in Star Wars trivia.Getting up to speed on the Cassian Andor series, and/or where were we when all of this news happened? Most of the casting leaks seem like givens so far. Who are they missing? Who do you hope to see in the upcoming Disney+ series?Boba Fett is done filming. So can we haz it now, plz?KENOBI WATCH! Kenobi in a Robe-y. Alyce’s bae was spotted strolling through the set in England in a trash bag. Discuss.Recap on Tap! The Bad Batch! We’ve got quickie recaps on Episodes 6 and 7, then a more in-depth discussion on Episode 8: Reunion. Disarm

In Episode 61, hosts Alyce and Laura celebrate* Clink, Muchi and being only 8 episodes away from Episode 69. HEY OH! There’s only one right way to make a mimosa and it involves and eye dropper Is a Han Solo Disney+ series in the works?Broken trumpets and small handsIs Rangers of the Republic axed or is it just clickbait? Or do we all need to go outside?JJ Abrams uses his words in an interview, but to what avail? Boy oh boy are we behind on reading. But that didn't stop us from checking out a new excerpt from the upcoming Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott picks up where Light of the Jedi left off with Bell ZettifarRecap on Tap: The Bad Batch. A quick section on episode 4, “Cornered,” then we dive into a more thorough review/recap of episode 5, “Rampage.”Do you want to see a Han Solo show? What kind of crazy hijinks and adorable creatures will we see in the rest of The Bad Batch season 1? Did Ody Mandrell ever visit Ord Mantell? Shoot us an email and let us know, or just say hello, a

Hey there, Maxxonistas! It’s Episode 60 of Force Toast and hosts Alyce and Laura recap* all that big Star Wars news we got on May the Fourth except OH WAIT, WE DIDN’T GET ANY. Star Wars Celebration 2022 has new dates. Again. Worried about masks, cosplay and travel? Why you shouldn’t panic yet.KENOBI WATCH. What’s this about a new Obi-Wan costume? Maybe that means no costume? Maybe the new costume is his birthday suit? A girl can dream. We haven’t seen (heard) the last of Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars animation (via EW). Also look at this video of Hayden Christensen imitating Matt Lanter’s Anakin. It will mess with your mind.This high-end, adults-only Star Wars bar sounds awesome, if only it weren’t on a nasty, ocean-polluting cruiseYou can now read the prologue of Cavan Scott’s upcoming novel, Star Wars The High Republic: The Rising Storm (via starwars.com). We kind of loved it.Super mature hand gesturesFriend dates and friend-iversaries Release dates for the next three Star Wars films. Though

What do we have here? A wee, little premiere of the newest Star Wars animated series? Why, yes! And just in time for Force Toast Tuesday, you love to see it.So, before we get into it:~ HEAR YE, HEAR YE! BIG, BAD SPOILER WARNING FOR THE BAD BATCH, EPISODE 1 ~Hosts Alyce and Laura recap* the special May the Fourth premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch! The episode, entitled Aftermath, made its 70-minute debut on Disney+ and, in a nutshell, we LOVED it! The Bad Batch and how it connects to Star Wars Rebels, comics, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) film, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and moreCrosshair is a sneaky dickensOmega is adorable and if anything ever happens to her, WE RIDE AT DAWNThe Kaminoans need to tone it downReally bad impressions of F[redacted], Palps and Lando. On Wednesdays, we wear dirtThe mess hall scene is here to help you relive your nightmares about your high school cafeteriaCars are too advanced now. Back in OUR day, we had to download Nelly songs onto a CD if we wanted to rock out to Ride Wi

Alright, enough of this nonsense. Education is important so you all are going to learn some valuable lessons in this episode. Like how the Titanic was real and how to keep your horny toy poodle in check when he keeps knocking up all the bitches.In Episode 59, hosts Alyce and Laura crack* open a glass of Pink Milk, pull up a chair and try to make sense of all the Star Wars happenings over the last two weeks.As they say in Mary Poppins, VOTES FOR WOMEN! Our listeners nominated us for Your Money Geek’s Star Wars Podcasts Awards. Help us get to the Top 10 by voting here!Alyce is healed and Laura is stoned and all is right with the worldRelease the Abrams cut? How about no, you crazy Dutch bastard! (via Reddit)No seriously, please don’t make that available anywhereIt’s NOT a PHASE, MOM! This is who I AM! The High Republic, Phase I, Wave II is coming soon! What we’re excited about in this starwars.com articleTitanic is old. The movie and, you know, the boat. This blows Laura’s mind. Mark your calendar, loser, it’s

Strap on, kid! No, that’s wrong. Like really wrong. Gross. Let’s start over.Strap IN, kid! It’s Episode 58 of Force Toast! Hosts Alyce and Laura ponder* how many heads Kumail Nanjiani will have in the Kenobi show and learn the real name of those dancing balloon thingies you see at car dealerships. Alyce is a sad, sick baby.This episode is brought to you by Kellogg’s Stragecraftios! Those great flakes from Kellogg’s have a secret, you know! Toasted and frosted for the filmmaker on the go! Stragecraftios are part of a balanced breakfast (or they would be, if they were a real product).Air Dancers, Sky Dancers and Skywalkers, oh my!The title of the third and final novel in the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy is revealed and you can pre-order that shiz now, babies!Cavan Scott has been a very busy boy and we’re not mad about itKenobi Watch! Bae turned 50 the other day AND we got a surprise cast announcement last week and we have questions!Kenobi Watch musical interlude courtesy of this sausome videoRecap on Tap! The Bad

Hear ye, hear ye! We are the Toast of the Force and we bring you the good word of timesheets and Tim Tams! In Episode 57, hosts Alyce and Laura have written* a jingle for the COVID-19 vaccine and if anyone steals it, we’re gonna come for your as$. We’re lookin at you, Lil John!You can change up a lot of things. But you best not touch The Magic School Bus.This show was recorded in front of a live studio audience in Paris. Kind of. Actually no, it wasn’t.Let’s discuss the March 19 Schmoedown Throwdown Star Wars Match! It was a PPV so if you haven’t seen it and want to avoid spoilers, skip 11:50-15:30.Del Rey announced an update on The Mandalorian original novel and visual guideOld school Star Wars content coming soon to Disney+Sexist Star Wars fans on the Disney stockholder call can mean only one thing: invasion.  Bob Chapek claps back (politely).Alyce’s future husband, aka Ewan McGregor, is turning 50 and we have a plan to help him celebrate.Listener Solo shares spoiler-free thoughts on Star Wars: Victory’s Pr

No YOU’VE got eye problems! No, not you, Kelly Marie Tran. You’re perfect. Charles Soule too. Both of you: don’t ever change. In Episode 56, hosts Alyce and Laura enjoy* another successful edition of Kenobi Watch™, take a small leap into the world of Marvel and catch up on the latest Star Wars news!KENOBI WATCH. Is Ewan going to be in Andor? How? Why? When? Here? Why? Doesn’t matter, we’re here for it. (via The Illuminerdi)Speculating about Indira Varma’s rumored role in the Kenobi series (via Deadline)Marcia Lucas’ contributions to Lucasfilm projects, especially the Star Wars Original Trilogy (via SFGate.com)F*ck trolls. That’s all.We stan Kelly Marie Tran. She’s out here LIVING. HER. BEST. LIFE. and it sounds like she’s the best person and we just want to hug her (while masked). (NY Times, The Hollywood Reporter)There’s a new Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good excerpt on starwars.com and our bodies are ready.Star Wars: Victory’s Price is out now! Have you started reading? Let us know what you think (but keep i

It’s Episode Schfifty Five! And as always, this is going to be a very deep and serious show. No silliness to be had here. Move along, move along. LOL JK hosts Alyce and Laura share* their thoughts on the most recent Star Wars news, try to remember books they can’t remember and speculate about what Swol Obi-Wan is gonna be up to in the Kenobi show.In the spring (aka 15 degree weather in Chicago), we drink rosé.Schmoedown Spoiler Warning for the Laura Kelly v Mollie Damon Pay Per View match that aired on February 19, 2021. If you have not watched the match and don’t want to know the result, skip 6:30-9:00. Did you miss the Schmoedown Throwdown? Purchase a ticket for a link here!Pay heed, all who enter The Banthaverse! Star Wars Episode X Written by A.I. Part 2 aired live on YouTube on February 20, 2021. Get caught up on Episode X Part 1, then check out Part 2 hereHave you heard? The Banthaverse is making Solo 2 happen! Laura is set to play Qi’ra and Bib Fortuna so don’t miss the live broadcast on YouTube on Sat

Have you heard the good word? Our wee lil podcast is 2 years old! What? How? How did we get here? What even is this? Who are you? In Episode 54, hosts Alyce and Laura have so much to celebrate* on this lovely Pod-iversary! Plus they’ve got really fun projects and guest appearances coming up that you won’t want to miss! We’re at 1,960 Twitter followers. If you’re not following us yet, please go follow @forcetoastpod and get us to 2,000!Wanna watch Laura take down Mollie Damon in the Star Wars #1 Contender Schmoedown match on February 19? Get your tickets to the LIVE event here!Star Wars Episode X written by A.I. Part 1 featuring Alyce! Watch it, like it, subscribe to the channel! Don’t miss part 2 or BBMCo’s next A.I. project because they’re Making Solo 2 Happen!New directors announced for the upcoming Disney+ series, “Andor,” (via Discussing Film)Discussing the news stories that came out of This Week in Star Wars on YouTubeGetting excited for the final book in the Alphabet Squadron series? There’s a new excer

Think of this podcast like Cher and cockroaches: it’s going to live forever. And until forever arrives, we’ve whipped up whatever this nonsense is for your listening pleasure!In Episode 53, hosts Alyce and Laura are diving* into whatever Star Wars news they can scrounge up while relying on YOU to help us pass the time! Thank you to everyone who sent in prompts, questions and trivia during these slow news weeks! Katee Sackoff reveals some behind the scenes details to Kristian Harloff about her time filming The MandalorianLaura is putting on her tinfoil hat to speculate about new rumors regarding the live-action Ahsoka Tano series and the rumored animated Star Wars Rebels sequel series (via Kessel Run Transmissions) Alyce is LOVING The High Republic, you guys. She shares some non-spoilery thoughts about Claudia Gray’s upcoming High Republic novel, Star Wars: Into the Dark.Thank you to everyone who sent in questions on twitter and email during these slower news weeks! Which characters would we want in our squadr

The year: 2021The place: Trivs CityPopulation: UsIn Episode 52, there’s not a lot of news and hosts Alyce and Laura fail at Dry January and acupuncture, respectively. But all is not lost! Viral TikTok and The High Republic are here just in time to save us from the wrath of 2021. We watched The High Republic launch livestream event on January 4, 2021! Let’s discuss. Chris Pine got some details about the upcoming Rogue Squadron film. So how do we make him talk?Recap On Tap: Alyce takes us through a spoiler-free recap/review of the new novel Star Wars: Light of the Jedi. Get to know the characters and state of the galaxy in the new High Republic era! Or not - if you want to go into The High Republic without the context provided in this episode, skip 27:10-47:10 A super nice email from listener Heather with a musical spin: Star Wars characters and their go-to Karaoke songs!An email from Solo with behind the scenes trivia, plus trivia from Luis and SylviaHelpful links referenced in this episode:From Laura’s Toast

If we learned anything from 2020, it’s that 1) meat thermometers break easily and 2) you shouldn’t stick it in too deep. In Episode 51, hosts Alyce and Laura are roasting* a turducken stuffed with Star Wars news, recaps, trivia and general nonsense.The High Republic is giving us a thing we never knew we needed: Groot but make it Star WarsWe discuss the new excerpt from Claudia Gray’s upcoming novel Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark.Del Rey is doing a panel on Monday, January 4th at 9 am PT to celebrate the launch of The High Republic!The Spoiler Warning for The Mandalorian season 2 finale (Chapter 16), The Rescue, begins in our news segment and lasts through our episode recap. If you’re avoiding spoilers, skip 20:25-1:06:30.This article on SW.com about Ming-Na Wen, her background and bringing Fennec Shand to lifeTemuera Morrison reminisces about filming Attack of the Clones in this interview with the New York Times.The Mandalorian season 3 production delayed? Not clear…Recap On Tap! The Mandalorian C

We’re not saying you HAVE to familiarize yourself with Molly Shannon’s Sally O’Malley character from Saturday Night live for this episode but…. it wouldn’t hurt.In Episode 50, hosts Alyce and Laura are catching up* on Chapters 14 and 15 of The Mandalorian and all the news that came out of the Disney Investor Day on December 10, 2020. Patty Jenkins is going Rogue in Christmas 2023 and WE ARE READYTaika Waititi really said “Star Wars but make it The Flintstones”Kenobi filming in a Newer England? Either way, thah fahce is strong with Kenobi and it’s gonna be wicked ah-someA Mandalorian crossover event is coming but in what format? Who’s to say.Alyce has a theory about the upcoming Lando series and… carebears?“Andor what? You haven’t given me any options.”Will the Leslye Headland series be Kill Bill in Star Wars? Don’t know, but if it is, we’re on board.HEY MA! THE BAD BATCH! WE WANT IT NOW! THE BAD BATCH! What is she doing? I never know what she’s doing back there.RECAP ON TAP: The Mandalorian. In Season 2, Epis

Hello there! Hello there! Hello there! 49 and feelin’ fine!In Episode 49, hosts Alyce and Laura catch* up on their Thanksgivings (TV binging and champagne drunk, respectively), then it’s on to the most recent Star Wars news and recaps!A tale of a man annoyed at his girlfriend because she won’t stop talking like a Gungan. We have no advice to offer him. We just want to talk to her. Please contact us.Obi-wan is looking to cast women of color (yay!) and a funny man? If we can’t dunk our snacks in something a la Dunkaroos, we don’t want itAre your friends and family feeling out of the loop about what’s happening in The Mandalorian? Have them check out The Clone Wars 20 Essential Episodes list on Disney Plus In case you missed it: Ash Crossan interviewed Katie Sackhoff on ET about bringing Bo-Katan to live-actionDo you feel like crying like a lil b*tch over a song? Use this Cat Carol.  We’ve got a very full RECAP ON TAP for you this episode! The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special [spoilers 32:35-40:00], The Mandaloria

Force Toast’s Episode 48 is brought to you by pimple cream and Fisher Price. I mean, not really. But it would be pretty cool, wouldn’t it, Fisher Price? In Episode 48, hosts Alyce and Laura are ringing* in Life Day the only way they know how: with a giant can of Coors Light and a fancy Christmas cocktail. Guess who had which ;-)Sure sex is great, but have you ever worn a beer helmet to a nice restaurant during a pandemic so you can drink through your mask? No? No, we haven’t either. But it’s a good idea.A lesson on the Legend of Krayt Dragon pearlsFind out which beloved Star Wars actress moonlights as a puppeteer Rumors about season 3 of The Mandalorian and potential spin-offsGet to know Leslye Headland in this awesome interview and hear some hints about her upcoming live action Star Wars show, straight from the source. Star Wars talk starts around the 20 min mark. The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special trailer, because we haven’t seen the actual special yet at the time we’re recording Don’t know why we started s