Justin Berger & Jamie Benning, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

Co-authors Justin Berger & Jamie Benning's new book RETURN OF THE JEDI UNAUTHORIZED TIMELINE join me to share what Star Wars mean to them. We chat running into George Lucas, exclusives from their book and Yoda impersonations. Order RETURN OF THE JEDI UNAUTHORIZED TIMELINEJamie Benning, a life-long fan of Star Wars, is the creator of feature-length "Filmumentaries" titled Star Wars Begins (2011), Building Empire (2006), and Returning to Jedi (2008). He also runs a twice-monthly film history podcast called "The Filmumentaries Podcast" including many guests from the Star Wars universe. He is also a live television coordinator, editor, and director having worked on Formula One motor racing broadcasts for over two decades. He's also in production on his first feature-length documentary, Not Your Average Joe, about the life and career of Jaws and Close Encounters ofthe Third Kind production designer, Joe Alves. @Filmumentaries on Instagram @jamiewsb on X Jamie's Website Justin Berger is the author of The Empire Strikes Back Unauthorized Timeline (available at Amazon). Having spent the better part of fifteen years as an independent record label manager and independent filmmaker, he now works as an author, editor, and proofreader through his company, Anchorhead Publishing. In addition to his own books he has worked on Kim DM Simmons’ Kenner Star Wars Photography series as well as Richard Woloski’s Today In Star Wars History Parts 1 & 2. @hklfilms on Instagram @tesbtimeline on X Justin's Website 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