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Feb 7, 2026 1 hr 5 min

Interview: Dr Chris Kempshall

from Talkin’ Tauntauns - A Star Wars Discussion Hosted by Jim Lehane, Chris Kempshall

Happy Star Wars Podcast Day!!!! Celebrating the anniversary of the release of the very first Star Wars podcast on this day, back in 1999. And joining us today is Dr Chris Kempshall, talking to us about his book, The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire. You can find Chris on Blue Sky @ChrisKempshall.bsky.social, Instagram @ChrisKempshall, his website at chriskempshall.com, and his very new newsletter The Historian's Holonet! at https://the-historians-holonet.ghost.io/. Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast talkings reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation: Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com. Find Jim on his Geology in Pop Culture YouTube page, IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com. Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at [email protected]. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

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