THE FORCECAST PODCAST NETWORK is home to the official podcasts of popular Star Wars websites TheForce.net and Rebelscum.com. Fast paced, fun, and informative, the ForceCast’s lineup of podcasts offer the best in Star Wars news and commentary. The podcasts are supported by a loyal fan base and are regularly featured on the list of top podcasts on iTunes.

The Weekly ForceCast is the flag-ship program of the ForceCast network. Influential and professionally produced, the Weekly ForceCast is hosted by lifelong Star Wars fans Jason Swank and Jimmy "Mac" McInerney. The show features news, commentary, interviews, and discussion about the Star Wars films and universe. Episodes are recorded to a live online audience and later released for download to listeners worldwide.

The Weekly ForceCast is unmatched when it comes to interviews with the legends of Star Wars, including George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz, Billy Dee Williams, Jake Lloyd, Anthony Daniels, Ray Park, Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, and many more. Other guests include actor/filmmaker Jon Favreau, actor/producer Seth Green, actress Jaime King, comedian/actor Chris Rock, model/TV personality Adrianne Curry, musician Jane Wiedlin, and others. The show also enjoys a close working relationship with Lucasfilm Ltd. providing unrivaled access to the creatives behind the scenes of the Star Wars universe, from the wizards at Skywalker Sound to the special effects masters at Industrial Light and Magic. Dave Filoni (Supervising Director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars) appears on the show regularly to provide production updates and take listener questions.

Other Star Wars related podcasts on the network include: The Clone Wars Roundtable, offering a weekly review and analysis of the hit animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars; ForceCast: Collector’s Edition, featuring a monthly look at the latest in Star Wars collectibles and merchandise; Jedi Journals, a monthly roundup of the world of Star Wars publishing, including novels and comics; plus, regular Microcasts and other Special Reports such as A Galaxy of Music, “Cantina” interviews, convention coverage, and more. The IndyCast can also be heard for fans of the Indiana Jones franschise.

The ForceCast travels the globe to provide the most comprehensive coverage of Star Wars events. Previous stops include Tokyo, Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, Dallas, Columbus, OH, and elsewhere. Listeners have enjoyed viewing the ForceCast in action during live shows from Star Wars Celebrations IV, V, and Star Wars Fan Days.

Due to the network’s heavy involvement in a grass-roots marketing campaign, the ForceCast received a "Special Thanks" credit in the 2009 comedy Fanboys from The Weinstein Company and director Kyle Newman.

ForceCast team members Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac wrote and produced “The George Lucas Hip-Hop Awards,” winner of the 2008 Star Wars Fan Film Awards for Best Animation and Fan's Choice. In August 2010 at Star Wars Celebration V (CV), Lucasfilm’s Dave Filoni recognized Jason and Jimmy as the inaugural inductees to The 104th Wolf Pack for their “outstanding fandom and support of Star Wars.” Also at CV, Swank and McInerney were made “Honorary Friends” of The 501st Legion, a worldwide costuming organization known for their charitable work and frequent presence at official Lucafilm events.

About The Hosts:

JASON SWANK (The Weekly ForceCast, Clone Wars Roundtable)
Jason cannot remember life without Star Wars. Born in August 1977, his love of the galaxy far, far began as a result of growing up with an older brother and three older cousins who were all obsessed with the movies--especially the toys. While the four of them eventually grew out of their Star Wars obsession, Jason never did. He was in college (The Ohio State University, '96-'00) when he first discovered the world of online Star Wars fandom. Sites such as TheForce.Net and Rebelscum.com deepened his passion for the Star Wars franchise and helped build his excitement for the Special Edition and Prequel releases. When the opportunity arose to host a podcast associated with these legendary fansites, he jumped at it. Jason began co-hosting The Weekly ForceCast in September 2006 with fellow co-host and friend Pete Nadel. Shortly thereafter, radio veteran Jimmy "Mac" McInerney came on board as show Producer. When Pete left the show in the fall of 2008, Jimmy stepped in as full time co-host. When not in front of the mic, Jason is in the field of Marketing and Public Relations, and lives with his wife Debra and daughter Bailey in Canton, Ohio.

JIMMY "MAC" MCINERNEY (The Weekly ForceCast, Clone Wars Roundtable, A Galaxy of Music)
Jimmy was an eight year old growing up in the Chicago area in '77, when he fell in love with Star Wars at first sight and since then, he has always wanted to be involved in George Lucas' Galaxy Far, Far Away. After establishing a career as a radio producer and broadcaster, (even hosting and producing a Star Wars radio special for CBS in '05), Jimmy discovered podcasting would finally provide him with a way to give back to the Star Wars fan community. Now, as co-host and producer of The ForceCast, he finally has an outlet to combine his two biggest passions: Star Wars and radio broadcasting. Check out The ForceCast archives for Jimmy's interviews with Star Wars celebs and editions of the popular "Galaxy of Music" series, which features music, parodies, and comedy from the Star Wars Universe. "I've become something of the Dr. Demento of Star Wars," Jimmy quips. In 2008, Jimmy wrote and produced the animated short film "The George Lucas Hip Hop Awards." The short won the Star Wars Fan Film Award in both the Best Animation and Fans' Choice categories at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. Jimmy Mac lives in the Chicago area with his wife Wendy, and their two sons, Michael and Dylan.

ED DOLISTA (IndyCast)
Ed began performing in 1981 alongside Guy Pearce and Portia DeRossi in The King & I, after which he appeared in numerous stage productions including Les Misérables, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Grease, Romeo & Juliet, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Robin Hood Trilogy Special Edition, which he co-wrote with long time collaborator, Ian Nash-Gilchrist. He was also nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role by the Theatre Guild of Victoria for his role of J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and as best director for LYT’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. Television roles include Tobias in The Secret Life of Us as well as guest roles in Stingers: Undercover and Neighbours and numerous short films. Ed was host of the radio show Disco Fever on public radio for 18 years, after which he retired to pursue podcasting. After contacting the hosts of the ForceCast suggesting the idea of an Indiana Jones themed podcast, a pilot episode was recorded and the IndyCast was born. Almost two years later, the IndyCast enjoys a passionate listener base from all over the globe. When not speaking into his computer, Ed teaches Drama and Theatre Studies and occasionally appears as Captain Jack Sparrow.

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