John Boyega, Chris Kempshall, Emerald City Comic Con & How We Star Wars-ed this week! The Episode Between Episodes

Elora and Dave take a look at Star Wars from a historian’s perspective, as we chat about Dr. Chris Kempshall, his book The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, Star Wars Galaxies, and the franchise’s historical parallels. The discussion also dives into Star Wars Galaxies, highlighting the Battle of Tatooine, a player-organized war that lasted 36 hours. This MMORPG allowed fans to create their own Star Wars history, showcasing the power of community-driven storytelling.The episode shifts to Emerald City Comic Con 2025, where we attended a John Boyega panel, met Star Wars authors, and explored the Saga Museum, an ambitious memorabilia project. The minisode concludes with reflections on the expansion of Star Wars storytelling, proving the galaxy far, far away still has countless stories left to tell.Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2U 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 from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You? Music composed & performed by Gregory BromfieldCopyright 2026 David H. What Does Star Wars Mean To You? website Mentioned in this episode:Enjoying What Does Star Wars Mean To You?One of our goals this year is to grow the show so that WHAT DOES STAR WARS MEAN TO YOU reaches more listeners. And that’s where we’re asking you for help. And it’s really easy. Wherever you listen to us, please hit the subscribe button. If you’re liking the show, give us a 5 star rating and review on the platform you listen to us.It really does help us get noticed by new fans. May the force be with you