Ahsoka Lives in Us All: A Conversation with Ashley Eckstein

Season 12, Episode 7 🥣 Show Description: Remember your first happy hour? Saturday mornings—when you’d wake up with the sun, grab a bowl of chocolatey cereal, and lose yourself in a world of cartoons, commercials, and pure, unfiltered joy. We’re still chasing that feeling, one episode at a time.This week, we welcome back a true legend of the modern Star Wars galaxy—the voice and soul of Ahsoka Tano herself, Ashley Eckstein! As the Her Universe Fashion Show celebrates its 11th year at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Ashley returns to Saturday Morning Cereal for a special third appearance (hat trick unlocked!).We first spoke with her way back in 2019—before the Dark Times—then again during the pandemic with a massive three-hour Clone Wars retrospective (yep, it’s still in our feed). Now, she’s back to talk geek chic, the evolution of fandom fashion, and reflect on the lasting legacy of Ahsoka Tano—the padawan who walked away and inspired a generation.From Jedi ideals to runway rebellion, this joyful and inspiring conversation taps into everything Ahsoka represents: strength, individuality, compassion—and the courage to forge your own path. Whether you walk the light side, the dark side, or the catwalk, this one's for you.So—who do you wear: Jedi or Sith?Join hosts Grim Shea, Marke, Retro Cool Nerd’s Jimmy “The Gent” Leszczynski, and Johnny Heck as they keep the cereal frosty and the fandom strong.📲 Follow us: @StayClassySDCC, @SDBatMan66,🌐 Visit mattypradio.com for our full archive and the geeky stuff we care about.🎧 Listen on Spreaker.com or wherever you get your pods!🥣Saturday Morning Cereal — the show that celebrates the themes of Saturday Morning TV that we not only grew up with, but that grew up with us.We talk with the talent and creatives who continue to shape the pop culture we love.🎙️ Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit mattypradio.com for more episodes, interviews, and Comic-Con and pop-culture coverage.