The Ep Between Eps - Rose Hawk, Mask of Fear Review & How We Star Wars-ed this Week

In this Episode Between Episodes we react to our conversation with new Star Wars fan Rose Hawk (@roromuffins), the TikToker who took the internet by force with her first time reaction videos to the franchise! We talk about the questions she had for us about the Star Wars Prequels! We also chat about her observation onthe political representation of Star Wars in our current IRL life. Then, SPOILER ALERT, we dive into our review of Star Wars: The Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed, breaking down the themes of resistance, trauma, and dark side manipulation in this gripping new entry in the Star Wars literary universe. We also chat how this novel makes the turn from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and how Mon Mothma, Bail Organa and Saw Gerrera need to come to terms with all that has happened since the fall of the Republic and the rise of power of Emperor Palpatine! Whether you're a diehard fan of the Prequel Trilogy, obsessed with OT nostalgia, or just curious about how Star Wars can reflect our personal and political identities - you'll want to listen to this one. Join in on the conversation! Reach us at [email protected] 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