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This is the best Star Wars podcast I am 9 years old and loving this! Great podcast for hardcore fans like me.

Very good

I’ve been listening for quite a few years. Jimmy Mac has always been sincere, engaging & funny. Maybe I didn’t notice it in the Clone Wars era & it has always been there but Swank is a bit of a downer to me now days. He doesn’t like certain aspects of the Disney vision & instead of stating his opinion & moving on, he likes to tell people they are wrong for their opposing opinions sometimes, he rarely passes up the chance to tell you that he’s a republican & a christian, which is fine but whatever, I don’t need to know that to enjoy the show. I had to downgrade my rating recently, swank has become almost unlistenable these days.

I swear Jimmy is getting angrier and angrier every week. You hate Solo. You hate Resistance. You hate Willow. We get it. Nobody complains more about “agendas” than straight white guys.

Sometimes is great, sometimes it’s two boomers complaining about Star Wars and how they don’t like things. For hardcore Star Wars fans, they really miss the whole point of Star Wars sometimes. The after shows are fun, and I love Blake’s Take.

I was searching for a podcast for me and my Star Wars obsessed 8 year old son to listen to on the way to and from school. Needless to say — this ain’t it! Only listened to portions of a few episodes before it was apparent that the show isn’t very appropriate for a young enthusiastic fan or a casual OG fan like myself as it isn’t very analytical or idea based. The content of the hosts opinions aside, he was quickly bored by a show that is basically a couple dudes who bury 5min of actual content within 30min of laugh wheezing tangents to conclude that things aren’t the way they used to be, and I was a little embarrassed for having exposed him to the toxic side of SW fandom I’ve heard about but assumed this show couldn’t have been preoccupied with given its longevity. Firmly a podcast for the aggrieved, not the hopeful.

Long time listener since The Clone Wars days and honestly this show is the Star Wars highlight of my week. Very good production with great sound which really is #1 for me with podcasts. Great in depth discussions with fantastic guests and I get the sense they really try to show all viewpoints. Which is really what Star Wars is ALL about “a certain point of view” Thanks guys and MTFBWY

Been listening to Jason and Jimmy for over a decade. RFR is part of my essential Star Wars podcast rotation. Highly recommend to all Star Wars fans, regardless of their point of entry into the Larger World. The banter is on point, the unique guests are fantastic, you will not be disappointed!

My interest in this show waned as Disney Star Wars eroded my passion as a fan. Tried keeping it in the feed hoping for a spark of fun and joy like I used to feel with Star Wars but it is clear that is not coming. Time to cut the losses.

Jimmy the head dude bro gets mad when you contradict him.

Not a couple of shills that everything is perfect but also not one of those toxic everything is horrible about Star Wars… Jason and Jimmy Mac call it as it is and that’s what makes it refreshing

The force is strong with this podcast

Listened to RFR since the end of the clone wars came out, great podcast with a 2 passionate Star Wars fans as the hosts. A lot of these negative reviews are just the race hustlers and alphabet people mad that the show got rightfully canceled. Swank and Jim, keep doing what y'all do for the Star Wars community. The Acolyte was a terrible show. It was made by left wing activists who openly despises and mocks original Star Wars content. Leslye Headland couldn’t stand the idea of a straight white male as the hero of the story, so she tried to discredit Anakin being the chosen one through some D.E.I. space witches who “did it first”. Once the “POWER OF MANYYYYYY” got this show canceled, Leslye and other cast members resorted to attacking the fans criticizing the show, labeling all of them as “sexist and racist”. When in reality it was her terrible writing, their terrible acting, and Disneys woke agenda.

If you want to listen to two old dudes talk about their right wing political views sprinkled in with Star Wars, this podcast is for you!

I discovered this podcast about a year ago, and since, RFR dropping has become a highlight of each week. Jason and Jimmy provide incredible commentary and analysis on anything and everything Star Wars, and they approach it in a level-headed way that makes their thoughts on the state of the Galaxy Far, Far Away very trustworthy. As a younger fan, I really appreciate the perspective of guys who have been fans from the beginning. Keep up the great work - I’m voting Swank-Mac 24!

Such a great podcast, the only Star Wars podcast that I regularly listen to. I have been a listener for a very long time and the guys are always fair and balanced in their coverage. They also keep it fun and interesting.

Rebel Force Radio is a preofessional honest and well produced podcast covering the world of Star Wars. I listen to RFR along with a hand full of smaller podcasts in the galaxy far, far away. ALL have their place in the Star Wars discussion. Thanks RFR for a great podcast, and community.

I love this show so much it help me get through stressful days at work and I love the talk, discussion, & engagement with fans and the stories both Jason and Jimmy share. His brother doing the puppet Lando voice makes me cry laughing (On Point) ignore the negative reviews on this podcast they are just upset because we longtime fans can see when execution doesn’t always land with Disney shows a la Acolyte. Not a fan of Acolyte either still (waiting 💸) for something to happen. Open to debate’s & theories not these other toxic fans who wanna hate just cause you don’t like a show and they also wanna call these nice men racist for no reason. (Isn’t that the message nowadays) Love this podcast! Love you guys! -Tyler Metz

I am a little taken aback by some of the negative reviews. These guys focus almost exclusively on the stories for each offering and do a fine job delving in. They put all the noise from online haters aside and focus on the content. That’s what I appreciate. The other listeners also add great perspective to these stories. I think this is a worthy podcast to listen to if you are into Star Wars. If you just want fawning, look elsewhere. I do wish that Jimmy Mack would enter with his eponymous Motown song, but I will continue to just sing that to myself as I commute.

I tried to give the show the benefit of the doubt, but this is the toxic part of the fanbase at its worst. I could barely get past the first few minutes of the episode to realize they had nothing positive to say about the show, no engagement with the narrative. They are completely off base with their assessment of The Acolyte. Would’ve appreciated something of substance rather than just petty complaints and uncomfortable jokes.

Pretty much that, mixed with the racism and sexism this show prides itself on. There are 100 better Star Wars podcasts. Don’t waste your time

I discovered this podcast earlier in the year and it’s spectacular! Their theories seem credible and well-based, and the production is great, with good intros and sound effects. Interviews with people like Dee Bradley Baker are super! They seem to have a well balanced opinion on films and shows- if they’re not a fan of it, they’ll say that, and if they like it, they’ll say that too. It seems to be genuine opinions that seem well based. Very fun to listen to while driving or doing weekend chores! Kudos to y’all!

Love listening to these two. I’m a little bit younger in comparison and really appreciate hearing their perspectives and experiences growing up with the OT. Best production of probably any podcast I listen to (kudos Jimmy Mac) and Jason is an incredible host. The prime example of two people who are great coming together and making some spectacular. Appreciate y’all!

I’ve been listening to these guys for over 10 years. They have absolutely, hands down THE BEST Star Wars podcast out there. What I really love about this show is their ability to stick to the subjects at hand and not talk about subjects unknown to the listener like other podcasts where it just seems like a bunch of dude bros hanging out. These guys are professional and fun. Listening to them genuinely grows my love for Star Wars which is mind numbing considering I’ve been a fan since the 80’s and was even named after Star Wars. If you look at all the bad ratings for this show they all seem to have one thing in common; “they bash on the sequel trilogy”. No, they don’t bash on it. They just call it like it is. A good movie deserves good praise. A bad movie does not. It’s that simple.

I became a fan of Star Wars later in life than most fans and have since caught up on all the shows and cartoons. These guys are the BEST Star Wars podcast I’ve come across. Their theories are well reasoned. They’re always up to date and have their finger on the pulse of the fandom. I catch myself talking out loud as I’m listening to them because I enjoy their conversation so much. The shows have become the highlight of my week. I highly recommend this podcast to any Star Wars fans I run into. They’re truly my source for the force!

get a grip buddy

One of the best Star Wars pod cast ever! I love these guys! Talk about the best stuff. No fan boys. No hate. Just the love of the WARS!!!! :)

Used to listen to this show all the time but over time tapered off. Realized the hosts opinions are heavily based off the general fans consensus of the films. Go back and listen to their first discussions episodes of the sequel trilogies. They are overwhelmingly positive and defend the movies. Now they have totally swung 180 and are full on sequel bashers. I’m ok with changing your opinion but they never openly stated why their opinions changed and it seems they are mostly just following the trend of the average Star Wars fan. Overall the podcast seems to lack unique ideas/opinions and the hosts seem disingenuous. The hosts don’t even seem to enjoy Star Wars anymore which is fine but probably a sign to end the podcast.

Been listening for years and have always….like, every single episode….always have felt apart of the Star Wars family! What’s better than that? Thank you Jason and Jimmy Mac!

Update: Swanks recent rant pushing back against women in the directors chair and supporting the star wars INCEL culture was the last straw that made me unfollow. Swank has become more and more insufferable, he’s so aggressive and negative. He thinks he’s on right wing talk radio or something. I have fun with a lot of the interviews and stuff but Swank has been on a negative trajectory. Especially with Ashoka, he comes out swinging with complaints. I really enjoyed the first two episodes. I’m surprised he’s not more satisfied with his IP given now that Star Wars is in a much better place than some of the other IPs like MCU. I wonder if Jimmy Mac will be able to bring him back from the corruption of the dark side?

You have some good thoughts and I appreciate you sharing them and your analysis. For next time, yes Pakistan is a majority Muslim country. It’s not in the Middle East. It’s considered South Asian. You repeated it a few times and are influential people who can help Americans be wiser and the world, so I thought I would share. :-)

This show use to be a joy to listen to but in the last several years it has become intolerable. The hosts just complain incessantly about the sequel trilogy like it has personally destroyed them. If you disagree with them or their butt kissing followers on their FB page they will delete your posts. They seem to have issues with women and inject their beliefs into the show. Like I said it use to be a really enjoyable show but no more. Their are other podcasts out there that are more tolerable and inclusive.

I’m a SW fan since May’77 (lost my last baby tooth on a Milk Dud during my first viewing) and I just recently discovered RFR. I’m pretty picky about the podcasts I listen to. But I’m really enjoying RFR. It’s a great informative and entertaining show! If you call yourself a SW fan in any capacity you owe it to yourself to check out RFR!

I’ve been listening to these two since 2016 and have loved every second I’ve listened to. Incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and talented hosts. Also, you won’t find a better Kathleen Kennedy impression out there, Jason’s got it down! RFR FTW!

Call it what Star Wars is… female only entertainment for privileged untalented executives. They hate men, hate luke, and Disney Star Wars is misandrist cosplay of Star Wars . This podcast has turned into a joke as well and anything Disney Star Wars is banned from here on out. It’s done, dead since last Jedi. Fans of last Jedi belong in Guantanamo

With each show, it feels more like discussing what they hate over just enjoying Star Wars. They claim balanced discussion… but it’s just moaning, complaining, rants and attacking any listener who disagrees with them… especially from Swank. The only reason I come back is for Jimmy-Mac, who at least had shards of a love for Star Wars. I was a Patron, but I just can’t pay for this anymore, it’s not fun, not enjoyable. And all of that said, I want to like them! 😩

Why would I listen to a podcast that is more negative than it is fun? I’m looking for a show that is about having fun with SW and nerding out…. not two grown men who want the franchise to be something it isn’t. There’s a way to discuss this stuff where you can state your grievances and still be a fun show. Judging from the majority of recent reviews here, it seems this is a common sentiment amongst their listeners.

I began listening to RFR in 2021, and as time went on, aftershow after aftershow, episode after episode, these guys would put down Star Wars rather than try to find the positives in it. Even ignoring it would be better than these two manchildren bringing it up just to complain about it. Jason has little-man syndrome and Jimmy is just a second-rate Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons trying to push his views on all of the listeners as fact, and if you disagree, he’ll publicly put you on blast rather than having a conversation. It’s hard to listen to a show that used to praise the movies just to jump on the “anti-Disney, all other YouTubers are shills because they get preview screeners and we don’t” bandwagon. This was a show that talked all things Star Wars, and WAS a warm and inviting place to come listen, but after following the negativity trend online, they’re just another deleted podcast that’ll most likely fade into obsolescence. It’s a shame, they had potential to grow wider than just their Facebook group echo chamber. Maybe someday I’ll hear good things about the boys, but until then, I’ll be listening to more positive/non-destructive podcasts. I do miss Puppet Lando and the Jedi Guru though. Maybe you guys could take a lesson from him and look for the light in the franchise you claim to love.

Not 20 mins into an Ahsoka review and we are bashing the sequels. It’s known the hosts don’t care for them; but stop pretending everyone unanimously hates them or discrediting someone’s fandom of Star Wars because they connected to the stories told in the sequel trilogy.

I used to love this show in its early days after being a fan of the Force Cast. Over time, I noticed it became more and more negative and blatantly misogynistic.

Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac Are the best podcasting hosts I have come across! They have over a half decade of experience together hosting their previous shows an are a wealth of information about all things Star Wars! Listening to Jimmy Mac and Jason is like hanging out with two of your closest friends and talking about Star Wars. I never tire of listening to them and they have a motto of not leaving any fan behind. I really appreciate their sense of humor an the professionalism they take to a topic that most podcasters and even mainstream media types don't ever reach! If you are looking for something new to listen to, trying to learn more about anything new coming to Star Wars, (ie. that new movie in 2015) and of course the Clone Wars! You have come to the right place! Jimmy Mac and Jason are well connected at Lucasfilm and beyond and are able to get insights direct from people like Dave Filoni who oversaw the making of the Clone Wars as well as many of the actors from that series! They have also done after shows on all the Disney series and movies. Jason and Jimmy Mac are relentlessly seeking new information and insights into the mythos and pop culture of Star Wars all while making it very enjoyable to the listeners! They also are connected with FJ Desanto, Kyle Newman and the amazing Blake and many, many more! If you really can’t get enough RFR add Patreon for even more… SUBSCRIBE NOW!!! This is the Podcast your looking for. May the force be with you, always.

and savior Dave Filoni. The host Jimmy made a poll and riled their entire fanbase to attack me and boot from their little club because I didn't simp for Disney and posted memes that made them cry. I defended these guys when they went to war with Star Wars Action news. I got calls at my work harrassing me. Never thought I'd be attacked because a bunch of sad incels who still watch baby cartoons got mad at me on an internet forum. ah well. I will cancel my patreon membership and unsubscribe from them since they made up a rule of "dont annoy the host." Dont worry. your little enterprise has been failing for a while. I should have known to jump off when Lucasfilm put you on their active "DO NOT TALK TO LIST." Dave Filoni used to be your buddy but Lucasfilm has blacklisted you and now I know why. Pity. You were great. But you let the mobs take you to a dark place. We were deceived by a lie. Keep knocking those homeruns outta the park disney!

Christ these two are a couple of pearl clutchers who couldn’t analyze they’re way out of a bag. Unsubscribe these hacks.

8 years of listening, Jason has become so negative it’s becoming hard to listen. Which is sad because Jimmy Mac’s passion shines over Jason’s negativity and snide comments. We all have different experiences and connections with the franchise. But as Jimmy Mac once so eloquently said just have fun with Star Wars.

These guys are the know-it-all fools who spew mostly negative junk and make talking about Star Wars un-fun. I’d rather listen to people who don’t make fun of every other person they discuss.

I have listened to RFR for years now. I’m not even sure how long it’s been, but they do great a great Star Wars podcast. Sometimes I don’t always agree with the guys, but the discussion is what it’s all about! Keep on putting out great content guys! 5 stars and chut chut !

I just heard of this podcast, but turns out it’s been a while, but it was so refreshing to listen to a cast that didn’t just blindly love everything that has the starwars label. This show cares about the quality of what we get in starwars, and isn’t going to blindly love everything Disney gives us. I appreciate that the same issues I have (Mortis, sequel trilogy, mando season 3 just to name a few) also doesn’t live up to the standards you guys have set. Appreciate this podcast and looking forward to listening in the future!

This is about the 5th Star Wars podcast I've listened to and I was just slapped upside the head with the sexism. Talking over your female caller, asking if Haden is dreamy looking, talking about an actress's body, assuming the sound crew are all guys. It makes me sad because women are fans too. I had the original Kenner Luke Skywalker doll at about 6. I raised my 3 kids with Star Wars. I was just at a loss listening. Please do better.