Michael Barryte, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

Michael Barryte shares how he developed, wrote & produced the popular youtube videos, "What If The Prequels Were Good?" We talk about how seeing Return of the Jedi Special Edition got him into Star Wars, the Star Wars Rebellion board game, how to be creatively critical, the different sects of Star Wars fandom, Thrawn and the Heir to the Empire trilogy, how Andor surprises and of course Five with the Force.Michael's Website @belatedmedia on X Michael on YouTube @barrytelium on Instagram Alex Kramer (Michael's friend) @shamshandwichMichael Barryte wears many-a-hats. He is a creative director & producer, he writes the comic OBITUARY, a series about the living and the dead. He’s an event coordinator for gaming charity streams. And he is the creator behind Belated Media and made the massively popular WHAT IF THE PREQUELS WERE GOOD, where he examines the Star Wars Prequel trilogy as a Hollywood development executive might- and altogether they have over 8 million views on YouTube. Please give a warm “Hello there” to Michael Barryte! 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