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What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and

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34:32

What Star Wars Hill Will You Die On? Controversies!

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2025/10/07

This week, Elora & Dave have a full dose of Palpatine dark side energy! It’s our episode between episodes! We reflect on our interview with John Mark Tolly, co-host of War of the Stars talking about fandom identity and why inclusivity and individuality are the twin suns of Star Wars! We also take on Star Wars controversies including The Last Jedi, Kathleen Kennedy, Revenge of the Sith, John Williams, Han & Greedo, Rey Skywalker and more! We start a new game called “Fight or Flight” to

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53:29

John Mark Tolly, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

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2025/09/30

This week we chat Star Wars with War of the Stars podcast host John Mark Tolly! From seeing Return of the Jedi in theaters to building a community-driven, long-running podcast, John shares his Star Wars Journey! John reveals why Clone Wars is his guilty pleasure Star Wars, how Luke Skywalker resonates with him today and how Legends novels like Heir to the Empire and games like X-Wing shaped his fandom. We talk about the importance of hope, family and fun in Star Wars storytelling, about the need for

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38:37

Are Droids the Spine of Star Wars Storytelling: The...

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2025/09/16

Droids! They aren't just machines doing mundane tasks, they're the back bone of Star Wars storytelling! From the astromech and protocol droid that started it all, to the disposal battle droids of the Prequel era and to the emerging personalities of the Disney Era, Elora and Dave cover R2-D2, C-3PO, KS-20, B2EMO, BB-8, D-0, L3-37, SM33 and chat how they aren't just a part of the story, they carry Star Wars stories! What is their place within plots? How do audiences react and relate to them? And how

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36:51

Elise (JustThatStarWarsGirl) What Does Star Wars Mean...

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2025/09/09

Elise (inlfuencer, @JustTahtStarWarsGirl) chats what does Star Wars mean to her! From living the Star Wars lifestyle, to reading every novel and collecting all kinds of Star Wars memorabilia, Elise shares how fandom became a source of healing, community and creativity! She discusses how she derives insipiration from characaters like Rey, Qui-Gon Jinn and Ahsoka. Though we’re chatting Star Wars, we also touch upon the Star Wars books, collectibles, cosplay and the power of just saying the kind thing

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34:03

Why The Andor Snubs, Emmys? The Episode Between Episodes

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2025/09/02

This week we’re talking Emmy snubs, Star Wars streaming & revisit our conversation with Christopher Giroux – it’s the Episode Between Episodes! First we look back on our chat with Christopher Giroux and how what Star Wars meant to him affected us! We explore why fandom matters, highlighting Christopher’s impactful insight that the central question of the franchise is “Where do I belong?”. The question that is connected to themes of found family, misfit heroes and fan community. Inspired by our

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01:03:08

Christopher Giroux, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

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2025/08/26

Filmmaker Christopher Giroux shares what Star Wars means to him! We chat wearing out VHS tapes of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as a kid to sharing The Mandalorian with his wife at 4 a.m. viewings during the pandemic! We also chat Star Wars fandom, misfit heroes & guilty pleasure movies from the franchise! We pitch various movie ideas, including Star Wars Rom-Coms and his dream project, Horror on Hoth! Chris also shares how Star Wars inspires his filmmaking and why unity in the

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59:19

Our 100th Episode! Dave, What Does Star Wars Mean To ...

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2025/08/19

It’s our 100th episode! Celebrate with Elora and Dave as Dave finally answers the question we’ve asked over 60 guests: What Does Star Wars Mean to You? We revisit our Eric Clayton conversation on spirituality and Star Wars philosophy, highlighting our favorite moments from last week’s chat! Then we Elora poses the question to Dave, diving into his fandom from Kenner action figures, making it through the “dark times” between trilogies, discussing Luke Skywalker’s controversial role in The Last Jedi,

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01:13:50

Eric Clayton, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

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2025/08/12

Author Eric Clayton (My Life with the Jedi, Canonnball Moments) chats what Star Wars means to him! At the intersection of Jesuit spirituality and Star Wars storytelling, Eric explores the enduring appeal of the galaxy far, far away. We discuss fan favorites like Rogue One, Solo, and Lost Stars, the wisdom of Qui-Gon Jinn, and influence of The Ewok movies. Eric unpacks the Ignatian concept of “cannonball moments” and how they parallel Luke Skywalker’s journey in The Last Jedi, the moral lessons from

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33:14

The First Appearance of Boba Fett & What We Learned...

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2025/08/04

This week, we look back on our chat with Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz, mega-collectors who own The Imperial Archives, and discuss their heart-felt take on what Star Wars means to them. Inspired by the first item in their collection, a Power of the Force Boba Fett, Dave subjects Elora to watching the first appearance of Boba Fett in the Star Wars Holiday Special short, The Faithful Wookie! We discuss how it fits into the greater Star Wars tapestry, how it premieres his famous disintegration gun, the

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01:02:42

Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz, What Does Star Wars Mean To...

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2025/07/29

They own The Imperial Archives, one of the largest Star Wars Memorabilia collections in the world. We chat with mega-collectors Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz to find out what does Star War mean to them! We talk about fandom, collecting, and the creation of the Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia—a fan-driven Star Wars museum initiative that will combine the collections of Steve Sansweet, . From their favorite Star Wars quotes, minor characters, and spaceships we find out their Five with the Force

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54:47

The Saga Museum Auction with Lisa Stevens & Vic...

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2025/07/22

It’s the episode between episodes! Elora and Dave chat what stood out to them after their chat with Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director at Random House Worlds! Inspired by their convo with Tom, they decide to deep dive into the Marvel adaptation of Return of the Jedi (1983).The Saga Musuem WebsiteJulien's Star War Memorabilia WebsiteWe also have a sneak peek at next week’s episode with Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz who owns one of the largest Star Wars memorabilia collections in the world. They have joined

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01:32:06

Tom Hoeler, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

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2025/07/15

Star Wars novel fans have we got a show for you! We sit down with Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director at Random House Worlds, to explore storytelling, fandom, and Star Wars publishing all at once. From his childhood love of Return of the Jedi and I, Jedi to shepherding modern classics like The Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Mask of Fear) and the Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View anthologies, Tom shares his unique journey from fan to professional.We dive deep into the role of a Star Wars book

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01:03:53

Josh Huffines, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

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2025/07/08

Josh Huffines (Producer) joins us to share what does Star Wars mean to him. A superfan with roots in rural Oklahoma, Josh has a lifelong love of the galaxy far, far away! Josh shares how A New Hope became his sick-day comfort movie, how The Last Jedi became his surprising favorite for its daring choices, and why John Williams' Star Wars score is the emotional soundtrack to his life. We chat about skipping school to see the premiere of The Phantom Menace, how he got Heir to the Empire from a book

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01:01:46

Death Stars & Democracies: Star Wars & Fascism

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2025/06/24

From A New Hope to Andor, Star Wars has always had a political statement to make. Author Dr. Chris Kemphsall (The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracies) join Elora & Dave to talk about his book The History and Politics of Star Wars and how real world politics affected the expanded universe as well as Disney canon. We talk about real world fascism, why fascist regimes love branding, the only thing fascist leaders are good at,

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35:58

The Ep between Eps: Practical FX, Outpost 77, & How...

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2025/06/17

Elora and Dave talk about what Joey From Outpost 77's interview meant to them! Inspired by the story of his uncle being in the paint shop of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi, the Elora and Dave discuss practical special effects in the Original Trilogy and how they compare to the CGI effects of The Prequel Trilogy. And in How We Star Wars'd This Week we talk what moments from Return of the Jedi makes us stop what we're doing and pay

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40:49

Joey of Outpost 77, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

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2025/06/10

Joey of Outpost 77 joins Elora& Dave to chat what does Star Wars mean to him! During covid, Joey and his friends began work on creating Outpost 77 our in the California desert. Feeling like you’re visiting the outer rim, it’s a fully immersive location to cosplay as your favorite Star Wars character. Joey also shares his deep Star Wars roots, including family ties to the original films & how the franchise influenced his love of roleplaying games and the technology, hardware and starships of

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55:15

Vanessa Marshall Chats SWCJ 2025 & Bryan Ward...

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2025/06/03

It's the episode between episodes! This week Dave & Elora look back on their conversation with Bryan Ward and what it meant to them! Then, they dive into the datapad with special guest, Space Mom herself, Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars Rebels' Hera Syndulla & Pod of Rebellion co-host) who shares her adventures at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. She shares what it was like to host the Stars of Star Wars panel, some celebration survival tips and her heartfelt experience with all the fans that

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50:04

Bryan Ward, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

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2025/05/27

He's the Photoshop artist behind countless viral Star Wars memes, now Bryan Ward (Graphic Designer) joins us to chat about his journey through that galaxy far, far away. Bryan shares how Star Wars shaped his life and career, why he champions "weird Star Wars" like Dexter Jettster, and how the infamous line “Somehow Palpatine returned” became a creative cornerstone for him. We discuss the impact and power of behind-the-scenes magic, fan art, design culture, and the power of inclusive fandom. It’s a

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47:25

Ep between Eps: Forrest Moon Festival & Juan Montes...

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2025/05/20

It’s the episode between episodes when Elora and Dave discuss what their guests Star Wars journey means to them! We look back at Juan Montes and how Star Wars VHS was his intro to the galaxy far, far away, how his adventures in Alaska became a Hoth encounter and how what Star Wars means to him inspired his journey from imaginative kid to a professional creative!We also welcome special guests, Cassandra Hesseltine (film commissioner) and Tracy Boyd (producer) producers of the incredible Forest Moon

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46:48

Juan Montes, What Does Star Wars Mean to You?

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2025/05/13

Juan Montes shares what Star Wars means to him! From his dad buying him the Original Trilogy on VHS to seeing The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones & The Revenge of the Sith in theaters and how that has cemented his love of film! We chat about his time in an Alaskan Dry Cabin and pretending it was Hoth, as a journalist, what Star Wars story he would be chasing, creating his own characters and writing fan fiction featuring Dash Rendar, being a JarJar Binks fan, the iconic Binary Sunset shot

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