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Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour

Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour

By: Alyce and Laura Love Star Wars
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Two Star Wars-obsessed Chicagoans discuss everyone’s favorite galaxy far, far away in this bi-weekly happy hour podcast. From the films to the novels and everything in between, hosts Alyce and Laura get you up to date on the latest Star Wars news, complete with some minor wine-induced garbling. Grab your favorite beverage and get toasted with Alyce and Laura. Email us at forcetoastpod@gmail.com2019 Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 138: Watermelon-Sized Set
    Jul 22 2025

    Listen, b\tch! It’s a podcast!

    In Episode138, hosts Alyce and Laura enter* neuter territory. No, that’s not a typo. Some dude is making a bunch of money off of fake animal testicles.

    • There’s another Star Wars prop auction coming up. Will this one flop too?
    • SDCC is coming up and you know what that means! New Star Wars action figures and exclusives. Also George Lucas is going to be on a panel at Comic-Con?
    • Ugh, another one (three?) bites the dust. (via Rolling Stone)
    • Andor got a bunch of Emmy nominations! And not to be forgotten if it was kind of just a footnote/afterthought in this article, The Acolyte got one too.
    • This week, Alyce is the one that can’t read good. There must always be one host that can’t read good but can do other things good.
    • Reylo Rising! Shippers, rejoice, your favorite fan fic is becoming a movie!
    • All buff dudes look the same.
    • The new Superman, like the old Superman, is a giant nerd. One of us! One of us!
    • The BD-1 droids at Galaxy’s Edge are the cutest d*mn things we’ve ever seen
    • Vernestra is a our petty Jedi queen
    • Up until now, we’ve only scratched the surface on The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi, but now we are entering spoiler territory! Alyce finished the book so let’s dive deeper

    Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

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    *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep 137: Sheevy to the Levy
    Jul 1 2025

    In Episode 137, hosts Alyce and Laura take* a bite out of Marchion Ro’s neck, then do Marchion impressions. Ultimately, it’s all about Marchion, which is exactly how he would want it.

    • Laura is the warden. Laura the Warden. Laur-den.
    • Pause to appreciate the moment where Alyce delivers the smoothest g-d damn segue of all time
    • Can Soda Stream sponsor us? Someone hook us up with some free gas cylinder refills
    • Has the movie rating system (G, PG, etc.) gotten soft?
    • How to pronounce Shawn Levy’s last name confirmed (maybe)
    • Contrary to all the clickbait-y headlines. Calm your t*ts, Gareth Edwards does not hate Star Wars (via Business Insider)
    • Alyce forgot Skeleton Crew happened lol
    • John Watts had a good experience making a Star War and we gotta take that as a win (via Screenrant)
    • The Andor cast doesn’t know how to read good…on iPads anyway (via Gizmodo)
    • Imagine trying to explain to someone in another fandom this giant map of the Star Wars universe (via Jason Fry’s substack)
    • Collectors and Coke drinkers, your worlds are about to collide! And check out this short film of the Star Wars-Coca Cola collab, it’s kinda cute.
    • More High Republic in Recap on Tap! We share a few more spoiler-free thoughts (mostly confusion) on Trials of the Jedi throughout our Recap segment, so beware! Plus, a discussion WITH SPOILERS on the Tempest Breaker audio drama, feat. Sexy Tango Marchion. To avoid Tempest Breaker spoilers, skip around 46:30-1:02:00.
    • The number of degrees of separation between The High Republic and The Gilded Age is basically zero.
    • Tumblr valides Laura’s thoughts on Trials of the Jedi. Yes, THAT Tumblr.
    • Yay listener email from our friend Allison!

    Bluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.social

    Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

    Instagram: @forcetoastpod

    Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

    Website: forcetoastpod.com

    *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Ep 136: Wayseek That, B*tch
    Jun 17 2025

    In Episode 136, hosts Alyce and Laura are* feeling sassy! And excited to be back! We missed you, friends!

    • Laura doesn’t road trip good (not as good, as Alyce or Jim Carrey on SNL)
    • A lot of general celebrity gossip
    • Casting news for Star Wars: Starfighter (via Variety)
    • We’ve come back around to the conversation on an R-rated Star Wars film. Now Ryan Reynolds is weighing in. (via EW)
    • Hear us out: Star Wars film in the style of Charlie’s Angels. Luminara. Aayla. Rey. Yoda is Charlie. See that one panel in the TROS comic adaptation #5 for cover art. You’re welcome.
    • Absolutely STACKED Recap on Tap. Alyce has read some stuff Laura hasn’t read, and vice versa, but in summary, the end of The High Republic has been sorta meh =/
    • Alyce briefly shares some spoiler-free thoughts on the end of Marvel’s The High Republic phase 3 comic run
    • Alyce finished The High Republic: Into the Light, so we discuss briefly with spoilers. Skip 40:15-51:15 to avoid spoilers. Be advised this section also includes references to which characters do/don’t appear in Trials of the Jedi and how big their roles are.
    • Laura read The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi and shares a spoiler-free review. If you want to skip this section, skip 51:20-59:00. (The novel is out today, June 17! Find it wherever you buy books now.)
    • We finally get to catch up on Andor season 2! How season 2 compared to season 1, Benjamin Bratt as Bail, why we need to be OK with recasting, Diego Luna: code name Carlos, Laura is confused by some things (this is nothing new), and French is Star Wars now.
    • Andor won the streaming ratings game (via SWNN)
    • Magnesium, Materialists and Paint by Gemstones in Toast To!

    Helpful links referenced in this episode:

    • Diego Luna and Tony Gilroy on the Ghorman Massacre (via Variety, Gizmodo)
    • Laura returns to The Jedi Way with John Rocha and Kevin Smets to discuss Starfighter casting, romance in Andor and Rogue One, Filoni/Beck potentially taking over for Kathleen Kennedy, and the possibility of re-casting Luke now that Mark Hamill says he’s done with Star Wars.
    • The Jedi Way co-host Kevin Smets directed a fan film based on the game Knights of the Old Republic called “KOTOR: Convergence” Find it on YouTube here!


    Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura

    Instagram: @forcetoastpod

    Bluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.social

    Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com

    Website: forcetoastpod.com

    *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
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Laura and Alyce are an absolute delight. Perfect podcast for Star Wars fans to sit and listen to with a well deserved drink.

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