In this Priority Transmission, Tricia Barr and B.J. Priester (FanGIRL Blog) share details and facts about everything they experienced at Season of the Force opening day at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. They talk about attractions like the new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue update and Hyperspace Mountain. NEW characters like Sabine and the BD-X droids are now roaming around Galaxy’s Edge. B.J. and Tricia tried to eat and drink every new food item. Along with every new overlay at a Disney...

THE BAD BATCH HAS CHALLENGES WITHOUT TECH. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski dive into the storytelling and character beats of The Bad Batch Season 3's episodes 4 through 7. From Crosshair and Omega's reunion with Hunter and Wrecker to the Batch joining Rex's team on Teth a lot happens for each clone personally. Plus we ponder who is that Clone X operative who nearly drowns Crosshair, dive into the theme of atonement, and explore some really interesting musical moments in the score. Zoom chats...

The Bad Batch doesn’t exist without Dee Bradley Baker putting his spin on Clone Force 99. In advance of Season 3, he sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about bringing Crosshair, Hunter, and Wrecker to life. The Bad Batch Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21th, 2024. Be sure to check out our interview with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and the voice of Omega Michelle Ang. Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable: Skywalking...

The Bad Batch showrunners Brad Rau and Jennifer Corbett share insights into Season 3 when they join a roundtable of Star Wars media. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for Star Wars fans. The Bad Batch Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21, 2024. Be sure to check out interviews with Dee Bradley Baker (Crosshair, Hunter, Wrecker) and Michelle Ang (Omega). Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable: Skywalking Through Neverland, Father Son Galaxy, Star Wars Insider,...

In The Bad Batch Season 3 Omega is a force for optimism and good. In advance of Season 3, Michelle Ang sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about the challenges facing the oldest member of Clone Force 99. The Bad Batch Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21, 2024. Be sure to check out our interviews with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and the voice of the Bad Batch Dee Bradley Baker. Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable:...

THE BAD BATCH IS BACK! Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski share highlights from their conversations with Dee Bradley Baker (Crosshair, Hunter, Wrecker), Michelle Ang (Omega), Jennifer Corbett (Head Writer) and Brad Rau (Supervising Director) as they breakdown the impactful character moments of the first three episodes. Sarah highlights some musical moments and Tricia points out nods back to The Clone Wars. The discussion ponders key moments from StarWars.com interviews with Dee Bradley Baker and...

THE BAD BATCH RETURNS FOR A FINAL SEASON! Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski have thoughts on some surprise reveals in the trailer. Asajj Ventress lives; hold our lightsabers while we hug each other and cry. The show premieres on Disney+ February 21 with three new episodes and runs through May 1st. That’s not the only news since our last episode of 2023: Dave Filoni was promoted to Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm, The Mandalorian and Grogu leads off the movie slate, and Ahsoka Season 2 is...

THE GANG IS BACK TOGETHER! In a special episode, Teresa Delgado joins Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski to reminisce on 10 years of Fangirls Going Rogue. We’re not just going to walk down memory lane. Old interviews with Dave Filoni, Vanessa Marshall, Tiya Sircar, and more highlight some of the paths Star Wars storytelling has taken. In our first interview with Dave Filoni years ago, Filoni talks about being fascinated with Sabine Wren’s Darksaber training. It seems like AHSOKA brings his...

AHSOKA is over, but that won’t be the end of the discussion for a show that leaves more questions than answers. Join Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr as they dig into the music from Episodes 6 through 8 as well as the character developments for Ahsoka and Sabine. It’s Halloween season, so Morgan Elsbeth and the Great Mothers of the Witch Kingdom get a spot light as well. Related AHSOKA Episode Guides Murley Lofi AHSOKA Composer article on Yahoo Kiner family interview on Screenrant ...

Ahsoka is reunited with her former master Anakin Skywalker in AHSOKA Episode 6. Is this in her head or has she gone to a world between worlds. Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr discuss this amazing episode “Shadow Warrior” plus look back at “Time to Fly” (Episode 3) and “Fallen Jedi” (Episode 4) in our listener comment section. Here’s that Topps card released by Dave Filoni shortly after Star Wars Rebels “Twilight of the Apprentice.” Related Sarah discusses AHSOKA “Time to Fly” on Laughing...

It’s been three years since the AHSOKA television show has been announced. After much anticipation, it has arrived. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski react to the premiere episodes “Master and Apprentice” and “Toil and Trouble.” If you haven’t watch the episodes turn back now because this is a spoiler-filled discussion. Rebels Remembered artwork by Dave Filoni 2019 " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file=...

Over in our Facebook Page Bill Beechler challenged Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr to talk about Star Trek. As long-time fans of both Star Wars and Star Trek, we accepted. There has been a long relationship between the franchises; George Lucas went to Trek conventions and Gene Rodenberry helped celebrate Star Wars’ 10 year anniversary. We explore the history between the two, discuss whether a rivalry truly exists, and the ways each has influenced the other. The episode includes ideas where to...

Ahsoka Tano graces the cover of the latest issue of Empire Magazine, which includes interviews with Ahsoka series showrunner Dave Filoni and lead actress Rosaria Dawson. In a new episode, we dig into our favorite new details revealed in the magazine. Following the Galactic Starcruiser news, long-time listener Meredith Duckworth shares her recent adventure during this Disney Parks experience. We consider the factors that led to the Star Wars immersive hotel’s closing and ponder lessons...

May 4th is upon us and plenty of fresh content drops on Disney+, including Young Jedi Adventures and Star Wars Visions Season 2. We had a chance to attend the Star Wars Visions creator press conference at Celebration Europe last month. If you’re not sure about this anthology series from animation companies around the world, then listening to the writers and directors who played in the galaxy far far away sandbox for the second season will get you inspired. If you’ve watched the anthology, the...

Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 is in the books. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski experienced from different perspectives, in-person and live stream, and bring you the best of both. Fangirls Going Rogue explore all the exciting reveals from panels on Ahsoka, The Clone Wars 15 Year Anniversary, Kenobi, Andor, The Mandalorian, The Acolyte, The Bad Batch, Young Jedi Adventures, and Star Wars Visions. From Thrawn and tons of Expanded Universe nods to the all the ways numerous perspectives and...

The Mandalorian season 3's second episode "The Mines of Mandalore" thrusts Bo-Katan into the spotlight. Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr giddily react, sharing thoughts on faith, music, and storytelling with a heavy focus on Bo-Katan and Din's relationship. We also draw on insights from an amazing roundtable with Bo-Katan Kryze herself - Katee Sackhoff. Listen as she talks about her acting process, Bo-Katan's emotions, and how Dave Filoni "lied...to her face!" WATCH KATEE SACKHOFF'S ROUNDTABLE:...

Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr celebrate the return of The Mandalorian. We share our experience at the World Premiere in Hollywood and reactions to the first episode. Plus we joined amazing roundtables with Executive Producers Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Rick Famuyiwa. There are some amazing insights. These are must listen interviews. OUR MARVEL STAR WARS ZOOM DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE MARCH 6th AT 8PM ET/5PM PT Be sure to check out our interview with The Bad Batch showrunners Brad Rau and...

Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr celebrate Galentines Day Star Wars style. Back in our early fandom days there was Leia Organa and Mon Mothma and no Star Wars girl friendships. Things have changed for the better. We pick our fangirl squads and compare the many different female friendships now exist in the galaxy far, far away. We also take a chance to celebrate other female relationships in media from Disney’s Descendants, Yellowjackets, Ms. Marvel, The Woman King, and Willow. There is an...

The Bad Batch doesn't exist without Dee Bradley Baker putting his spin on Hunter, Echo, Tech, Wrecker, and Crosshair. In advance of Season 2, he sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about bringing Clone Force 99 to life. The Bad Batch Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check out our interview with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and check back from a future interview with the voice of Omega Michelle Ang. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN...

The Bad Batch showrunners Brad Rau and Jennifer Corbett share insights into Season 2 when they join a roundtable of Star Wars media. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for Star Wars fans. The Bad Batch Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check back for upcoming interviews with Dee Bradley Baker and Michelle Ang. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN JANUARY 9th, 2023 at 8PM ET/5PM PT! Related Mothers, Sisters, and Lovers of Andor Interview with Charles Murray, director...

In The Bad Batch Season 2 Omega is older and wiser. In advance of Season 2, Michelle Ang sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about the challenges facing the newest member of Clone Force 99. The Bad Batch Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check out our interviews with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and the voice of the Bad Batch Dee Bradley Baker. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN JANUARY 9th, 2023 at 8PM ET/5PM PT! Related Mothers,...

In a previous episode of Fangirls Going Rogue recorded at the halfway point of ANDOR Season 1, we spoke about the various and unique female characters in the show. Not one woman, but many! Now that season has wrapped, we explore the various ways that characters can be compared and contrasted: Wow is Edie different as a mother than Mon? How is Maarva’s role as a parent different than Galen in Rogue One? How do we perceive sisters in arms Vel, Cinta, and Kleya? Why it’s okay to be conflicted...

Tales of the Jedi is a series of six short-form animated fables that visits crucial moments in the lives of two Jedi - Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku - who both choose to leave the Jedi Order before Order 66. While all three of the Ahsoka stories were written by Lucasfilm key creative Dave Filoni, the middle Count Dooku animated short "Choices" was written by Charles Murray and his daughter Élan Murray. Charles also served as director. Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr talk to Charles Murray about...

After reading Tony Gilroy's interview on StarWars.com where he discusses "The Education of Cassian Andor" as a working title for ANDOR, Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski explore the many ways the women of the critically-acclaimed show inform the central character. At the end we include a non-spoiler review for Tales of the Jedi, which arrives on Disney+ October 26th. This is must watch for Star Wars fans. We discuss The Direct's article on ANDOR audience demand. The author of the original tweet...