The Rise and Fall of Star Wars Insider Magazine
Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
Rebel Force Radio
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🗓️ 15 November 2025
⏱️ 147 minutes
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Summary
Earlier this week, it was announced that the long-running Star Wars Insider magazine will be releasing its final issue in early 2026. We look back at it's legacy and impact with founder Dan Madsen, who joins us In The Cantina to share behind-the-scenes stories about the early days of the magazine, his favorite memories of interviewing George Lucas, and his feelings about the magazine he started over 30 years ago finally coming to an end. Star Wars: Starfighter is gearing up for a 2027 release and we review interview comments from actor Matt Smith and director Shawn Levy who gets us caught up on the latest production updates. Plus, Daniel Craig looks back on his experience as a stormtrooper in The Force Awakens, new Lucas Museum news, and harmless lightsaber stabs to the midsection.
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| 0:00.0 | Let's get it's Star Wars |
| 0:05.0 | Let's get in Star Wars in here |
| 0:08.0 | Let's get in Star Wars |
| 0:10.0 | Let's get in Star Wars |
| 0:12.0 | A small rebel force has penetrated the shield |
| 0:17.0 | and landed on indoor |
| 0:19.0 | This is where the fun begins. |
| 0:24.6 | A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. |
| 0:26.7 | This is Rebel Force Radio. |
| 0:29.2 | Your source for the Force. |
| 0:30.9 | Star Wars, news and commentary. |
| 0:32.8 | With Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac. |
| 0:34.8 | I've seen Star Wars 500 times. |
| 0:36.9 | Saw was number one. |
| 0:38.2 | This station is now the ultimate power in the universe. |
| 0:41.6 | I suggest we use it. |
| 0:43.2 | Now it's time for Rebel Force Radio. |
| 0:46.5 | We would be honored if you would join us. |
| 0:51.0 | Your source for the Force. |
| 0:54.9 | Well, we're one of the last sources for the Force. |
| 1:00.7 | As Star Wars Insider, the magazine that has lasted more than 30 years and more than 200 issues is hanging it up. |
| 1:11.5 | This is really, um, that's a big moment, especially for those of us that had Star Wars insider, |
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