What Does Star Wars Mean To You?

Angele's Website@angelicnerdygirl on Instagram@NerdyGirl_501 on XAngelicNerdyGirl on TikTokhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoThis week Star Wars influencer Angele (@AngelicNerdyGirl) joins us to chat what Star Wars means to her! We discuss her first experience with Star Wars as a child and overhearing The Phantom Menace on TV, the show that she used to think was better than Star Wars (to be fair she was younger!), her discovery of Ahsoka in The Clone Wars and how she immediately reacted to her, surviving the pandemic with the Ghost Crew, her hopes for Ahsoka season 2, Jaycen Syndulla and Ezra, having her own panel on Rebels at Rebel Scum Con, how she introduced cosplay to her family as well as how her family supports her with her Star Wars passions, navigating the negative side of the fandom by focusing her energy on the things that she, and those around her, love as well as her Five with the Force and what does Star Wars mean to her!Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UOur last guest, Darth Choco, mentioned that if you're an Attack of the Clones fan than you're the best of us. Now, we've said it before, we fan for Star Wars Episode II: The Attack of the Clones, so this week we decided to take a look at not where this beleagured middle-child prequel doesn't work, but what it gave us! So we look at what would the franchise be without this movie! What lore would be lost? What would just become Force ghosts and who wouldn't even exist? We chat Palpatine, Padma, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Boba Fett, Jango Fett as well as our favorite moments and Dave's Darkside!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

Darth Choco (creator, cohost DYAD in the Force) joins Dave & Elora to share what Star Wars means to him! He discovered The Empire Strikes Back on VHS as his mom introduced him to the nerd-culture of the 90s. We chat about how he developed a love for the Star Wars books, his amazing catalog of information about all those books and a whole lotta Claudia Gray (Lost Stars, Bloodline) love! He reveals how real world issues inspired him to build a community of fandom based on thoughtful disussion and not endless negativity, to have that old school nerd chat again and how that changed his perspective on Rogue One! We also talk about Mace Windu, transmedia story-telling, Luke Skywalker and Rey's future Jedi Order, Star Wars Video Games (Super Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back) the potential for animated shows as adapted from the books, his Five with the Force and so much more!Darth Choco on TikTokDarth on YouTube@darthchocoIG on InstagramDarth's Websitehttps://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2ULuke's Website@ilikethatwookie on InstagramLuke on YouTubeLuke Winchester on TikTokThis week, Luke Winchester (Stage Host, Journalist, Creator) joins us to chat what Star Wars means to him! Luke shares the unusual and unique introduction to that galaxy far, far away, he describes how his fandom changed over the years, he discusses how he went from being a fan to hosting panels and comic conventions, he shares his evolving opinions of the films and how he came around to appreciating Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and the importance of community, positivity and support within the Fandom!The conversation explores Luke's experiences interviewing actors and creators at conventions, the preparation that goes into hosting panels, and the lessons he's learned about storytelling, authenticity, and connecting with people. Throughout the episode, Luke emphasizes optimism, curiosity, kindness, and the value of approaching both Star Wars and life with an open mind.Luke Winchester is a stage host, entertainment journalist and content creator who has crafted content in collaboration with companies such as Disney, Lucasfilm, Nintendo, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century, Paramount, Apple TV and many more. He’s known for writing reviews and conducting stage and video interviews with renowned actors, puppeteers, game developers, stunt professionals, composers, creators and artists for pop culture giants like What Culture, Get Your Comic On and MCM Comic Con. “I speak to the people who bring the media I love to life.” Luke has cultivated an engaged and active audience, by forging authentic meaningful relationships in both digital and physical spaces with both community and corporate stakeholders. , diversity and equality are important to him as he builds platforms and spaces where all are welcome, liaising between event organizers, stakeholders and community members by being approachable, consistent and kind. 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

It was 11 years ago and it had been 10 years since a new Star Wars was in theaters. We look back at 2015, when The Force Awakens took over pop culture! We chat about the reaction to that first trailer - the good and the bad! We discuss the massive obstacles faced to market the movie and how they tried to get the nostalogic message of the galaxy far, far away into every corner of your universe! https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&[email protected] on InstagramTyler's WebsiteTyler on YouTubeTyler on TikTokThis week Tyler (@Beyond.The.Cinema TikTok & Instagram) shares what Star Wars means to him! His love started with a VHS of the Empire Strikes Back where he fell in love with ILM’s magical practical effects, costumes and props. For this past May 4th, he created his own practical effects, Star Wars space chase! He shares his process for this as well as his love for cosplay, Galaxy’s Edge, the lived in feeling of the Star Wars Universe. We also chat about The Mandalorian, Rogue One, the three elements that make Star Wars, Star Wars to him and of course his Five with the Force!Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

We're off to Tosche Station to pick up a couple of power converters so no new episodes until July 14th!Have a wonderful & safe holiday!May the Force be with you!https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

The_Occasional_Cosplayer InstagramKessel Rum Runners on InstagramWashington Summer Con WebsiteThis week was a good week to Star Wars! First we look back at our conversation with Bryan Barry and chat about what we learned about Star Wars from Bryan! Then Dave goes to Washington Summer Con! Not only does he get some interviews with cosplayers, droid builders & vendors, he also gets 5 minutes with Timothy Zahn (Heir to the Empire, The Thrawn Ascendency)! He also chats with a Hera Syndulla cosplayer, Andy from Kessel Rum Runners and Glenn and Katherine, both droid builders who each created their own R2-KT droids! Also, a report form the panels for Maul: Shadowlord and The Clone Wars! Then we talk Dave's Darkside and tease next weeks episode!https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

Bryan Barry (Host, Pink Milk: Serving Star Wars Queerly) joins us to share what does Star Wars mean to him! From growing up with the original trilogy to falling in love with The Mandalorian when it premiered on Disney+, Star Wars acted as a lens through which Bryan understood the world. Whether it was a difficult childhood where he wanted to escape the Tatooine-like South West or finding concrete, human connections within the Star Wars community, the franchise instilled in him a sense of family, rebellion and the F.U. energy that George Lucas introduced with his galaxy far, far away!@servingpinkmilk on InstagramBryan on YouTubeServing Pink Milk on Threadshttps://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoInspired by last week's guest P.A. Cornell (Author, Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl) we dive into the "can't miss" moments from the Star Wars movies! These are the moments that if you had to use the bathroom and missed a key scene, it could drastically change your understanding of what was going on a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away! Then we take it one step further and show what could have been if that moment was taken out of the story all together! What's the moment from Episode II Attack of the Clones that highlights the Darth Vader in Anakin Skywalker? What's the moment in Episode V The Empire Strikes Back that could have a drastic difference in Return of the Jedi if it never happened? I think you get the idea! We cover moments from The Phantom Menace, The Last Jedi, Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope! We look at Star Wars storytelling structure,Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

P.A.'s Website@cornellwriter on InstagramP.A. Cornell on ThreadsP.A. Corenell on BlueSkyP.A.'s Facebook grouphttps://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoThis week, P.A. Cornell (Speculative Fiction Author, Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl) joins us to share what does Star Wars mean to her! She share with us how Star Wars shaped her imagination, inspired her writing career, and continues to influence her view of storytelling today.From discovering A New Hope as a child and falling in love with the deserts of Tatooine to devouring two of Timothy Zahn's legendary Star Wars novels in a weekend, P.A. shares the moments that made her the fan she is today! We discuss Rogue One, the original NPR Star Wars radio dramas, Princess Leia's impact as a female role model, the importance of representation in modern Star Wars, and why John Williams' music remains essential to that galaxy far, far away.Most importantly, P.A. reveals how a Star Wars book unexpectedly connected her with a professional writing workshop that helped launch her career as a published author.Topics include:• Rogue One, A New Hope, Return of the Jedi• Timothy Zahn’s classic Heir to the Empire Trilogy• NPR Star Wars radio dramas• Princess Leia• Tatooine & the world building of the franchise• Science fiction and speculative fiction• The grounded storytelling of Andor• Writing inspiration and creativityP.A. Cornell is an award-winning, Chilean-Canadian, speculative fiction author. In 2024, she became the first ever Chilean-born finalist for the Nebula Award for her story “Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont,” later receiving her second Nebula nomination for “Through the Machine,” in 2026. Additionally, Cornell has been a finalist for the Aurora and World Fantasy Awards, and in 2022, her story “Splits” won Canada’s Short Works Prize. Since 2015, she’s dedicated herself to writing science fiction, fantasy, and horror full time, and her stories have appeared in seventy magazines and anthologies, including multiple "Best of the Year" anthologies. She has also published two books (with one more forthcoming).Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoThis week in our Cantina Chatter we chat about if Star Wars has transcended its creator, George Lucas, to folklore status or, as we discussed as inspired by Taylor Swift, does it now belong to everybody? It all started when Dave “clutched his pearls” at the Mandalorian and Grogu Superbowl Commercial. Is that too Earth bound for Star Wars? Is that “beneath the franchise”? Hold on, don’t send us complaints yet! As we dig deeper, we look at how Star Wars shows up in pop-culture (Muppets, Sesame Street, Family Guy) in ad-integrations (Volkswagen, PSA’s) and in fan generated content (Disney+’s Star Wars Visions, fan films, STEM). Star Wars.We also chat about Denise AKA Mandalorian Momma and what we learned about talking about what Star Wars means to her! Also, Dave’s Darkside makes a return! This time he heads into the Darkside Cave to take on the importance of movie budgets to fandom and enjoying a movie!Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoThis week the Mandalorian Momma AKA Denise joins us to share what does Star Wars mean to her! Her father first introduced the franchise of the galaxy far, far away! As she grew, games like Star Wars Galaxies deepened her love for all things Star Wars and we discuss it all! from going to an early Star Wars celebration where she and her father discovered cosplay to making the move from LA to Oklahoma, where Mandalorian Momma discovered the local Mandalorian cosplay chapter and quickly and became an integral part of it, we cover her love of LEGO Star Wars collecting, charity, Princess Leia, how she became fascinated with Qi’ra, the power of community within the fandom, the High Republic books, The Last Jedi, The Clone Wars, her surprising takes on two of the franchises most iconic characters and of course Multi-generational Star Wars fandom! So warm up the Porg-Pie and get a tray of Blue Milk together, cuz Luke, we’re going to have [email protected] on InstagramMandalorian on YouTubeMandalorian's WebsiteTikTokTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

The Force isn't in the show ANDOR explicitly, but is it implicitly? Does the Force have a hand in shaping not just Force-users, but non-Force Users as well? After our conversation with DB from Hyperspace Heroes, one of the things we came away with was his comment that ANDOR still felt very Star Wars, even though it didn't have the Force in it barely at all!Plus today is Revenge of the Fifth! How did you spend your May the Fourth?https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

DB from Hyperspace Heroes shares what Star Wars means to him! He first saw Star Wars in a small-town theater as a kid which led to his love of the galaxy far, far away. We chat growing up with and collecting Kenner toys, connecting with R2-D2, how his fandom went into hibernation during “the dark times”, waiting in line to see The Phantom Menace, the Imperial Commissary Collectors Convention (The ICCC), how fandom is for everyone, how A New Hope is the only movie from the franchise that works as a stand-alone movie and of course his Five with the Force!Brown on YouTube@brown_squadron on InstagramBrown's WebsiteBrown's Facebook grouphttps://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UIt's The Cantina Chatter where Elora and Dave reflect on their conversation with Star Wars uber collector, Steve Sansweet! Inspired by their chat with the Rancho Obi-Wan creator, we dive into what the world was like in 1977 when the franchise from a galaxy far, far away opened to blockbuster lines! What were the conflicts in the political world when Luke took on the Death Star?What was the cost of everyday staples in the US when Han shot a bounty hunter in Mos Eisley? And what does it all mean for hope at a time Princess Leia's Alderaan was destroyed by a tyrannical government? Plus a new segment called (as of now) Dave's Dark Side!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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoSteve Sansweet has one of the biggest Star Wars collections in the world and now he’s sharing what does Star Wars mean to him! In 1977, Steve was working as a journalist for the Wall Street Journal when a night at a preview screening of a movie simply called Star Wars changed his life! Steve relates stories form the early days of Star Wars fandom, including his first promotional material find, picking up Kenner toys and the wily vinyl caped Jawa, writing books for Lucasfilm and becoming a Lucasfilm employee, his massive Star Wars memorabilia collection, Rancho Obi-Wan being in Guiness Book of World Records and Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia and of course, his Five with the Force!@ranchoobiwan on InstagramSteve's WebsiteThe Saga MuseumSteve Sansweet on TikTokSteve Sansweet on BlueSkySteve Sansweet on ThreadsSteve's Facebook group@RanchoObiWan on XStephen J. Sansweet is the chairman and former president of Rancho Obi-Wan, a nonprofit museum that houses the world's largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia. Prior to his retirement, Sansweet was Director of Content Management and head of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm Ltd. for 15 years, and remains Fan Relations Advisor for the company. He is author or co-author of eighteen books, sixteen of them about Star Wars. After Sansweet relocated to Northern California to be closer to his new office at Skywalker Ranch, he bought a former chicken ranch and refurbished its barns to house his collection. The property was renamed Rancho Obi-Wan. In September 2013, his collection of an estimated 300,000 items was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as being the largest of its kind in the world. Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKo@roromuffins on InstagramRose on YouTubeRose's WebsiteRose on TikTokOne year ago today, Rose Hawk (AKA @RoRoMuffins) joined us to share her entrance into the Star Wars fandom when she, two months earlier, watched (& reacted to) the franchise for the first time. Since then her Star Wars fandom has grown and she has watched not just the Lucas Trilogies (The Original Trilogy & The Prequel Trilogy) but also the Sequel Trilogy, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi the first 2 seasons of Clone Wars as well as a ton of other franchises.Rose shares how her fandom has evolved, why Andor is a good entry point for new fans, her favorite star ship, her first light saber, and how the galaxy far, far away has completely transformed her life!Rose Hawk is the creative mind behind RoRoMuffins, a personal blog and maker brand focused on thrifting, upcycling, and storytelling through fashion and design. After watching Star Wars for the first time in 2025, her reaction videos quickly went viral on TikTok, amassing a large and passionate following. Follow her Star Wars journey at @roromuffins on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoBrown on YouTube @brown_squadron on Instagram Brown's Website Brown's Facebook group From the first time experience of that far, far away galaxy in a drive-in to taking off with some Hyperspace Heroes, Scruffy (podcast host) joins us to share what does Star Wars mean to him! A fan since 1977, we cover Star Wars nostalgia, fandom culture and the saga’s enduring legacy. We dive into why The Phantom Menace hits differently, IG-88 lore, the Star Wars Expanded Universe, the incredible work they do with ICCC, hunting down autographs and the one autograph he missed, what it’s like being a Gen-X fan of the franchise, rebuilding a vintage collection of Kenner action figures and playsets, hosting a podcast, fan experiences at conventions and of course his Five with the Force!Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UThis week we chat what Mitch & Bailey meant to us, our adventures at Emerald City Comic Con and our Star Wars fan on the Street interviews with attendees! First we react to our Mitch & Bailey chat, sharing what we took away and were inspired by their Star Wars fandom. Then we recount our adventures in downtown Seattle for ECCC. We didn’t have to go to a galaxy far, far away to run into Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano, Boba Fett (The Ralph McQuarrie version), and so many Imperials! We chatted with Cosplayers about what Star Wars means to them, did a blind unboxing of a lightsaber, got some cool geek treasures, visited The Star Wars Experience (a highlight for me every year) and hung out with droids and droid builders. Plus, we pull back the curtain on our Hayden Christensen photo op experience. And the whole time, it felt like the Force was with us, proving Star Wars is more than a franchise, it’s a community!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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoTwitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UMitch & Bailey, a Father/Daughter Star Wars Influencer team rapidly gained followers on TikTok, now they join us to share what does Star Wars mean to them! We chat how they're journey together started with The Clone Wars & experiencing The Force Awakens in theaters, the importance of passing the fan torch from generation to generation, the surprising aspect of how to tell generations apart based on their view Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader, how Ahsoka Tano inspired a letter to Lucasfilm and the response they got, the importance of representation and why Padme Amidala and Rey and how they inspire generations of fans, learning different skills to create life sized recreations of Star Wars costumes (Tusken Raiders, Rey), props, droids (K-2SO, BB-8) and stained glass windows, the magic of Batuu, Rise of the Resistance and other rides at Disneyland as well as their Five with the Force, of course!Mitch & Bailey on [email protected] on InstagramMitch's WebsiteMitch on YouTubeStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoThis week we Cantina Chat with Brown Leader one of the hosts of the nerd-centric pod Hypserspace Heroes! First we chat our take aways from what Star Wars means to author Jendia Gammon (Vale of the Seven Dragons, Choose Your Own Adventure: Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall). Then we welcome back Brown Leader to join us for Opinion Wars (a title that is still WIP)!We all know the critiques of the Prequel Trilogy and the Sequel Trilogy, but can these same critiques be said about the Original Trilogy? It's Opinion Wars - where we look at reviews from the Prequel Trilogy or the Sequel Trilogy to see if those same critiques can be applied to the Original Trilogy! Using real reviews from the time of release and infamous internet comments we see if the same could be said about A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi. Is there clunky dialogue? Wooden acting? A "Mary Sue"? Can some of the harshest critique actually describe the holy trinity of trilogies?@brown_squadron on InstagramBrown's Facebook groupBrown on YouTubeBrown's WebsiteBrown Leader is from the podcast that features three Gen 1 Star Wars fans just trying to make their way in the Star Wars podcast Universe. On their show, HYPERSPACE HEROES PODCAST they also cover science fiction and nerd culture, having guests that have included Star Wars authors, actors, film makers and other podcasters (including us!) One of the questions they ask all their guests is, What Does Star Wars Mean to You? And today, we get to turn the tables and find out What Does Star Wars Mean to him.Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

https://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKoAuthor Jendia Gammon (The Vale of Seven Dragons, Choose Your Own Adventure: Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall) joins us to share what Star Wars means to her! We chat her Star Wars origin9 story & seeing the original in theaters at 3, growing up in a family really into sci-fi and the arts, being the nerd girl in school, how Star Wars and sci-fi encouraged her imagination and creating universes and writing novels at 14, the downfalls of gate keeping, the Rancor Keeper & his love for his pet, how fashion & costuming contributes to world building & reveals character as we discuss Padme, Mon Mothma & Princess Leia, the types of genres the Star Wars galaxy can house & the type Lando would be awesome in, and of course her 5 with the Force!@jendiagammon on InstagramJendia Gammon on ThreadsJendia Gammon on BlueSkyJendia's Facebook pageJendia's WebsiteJendia Gammon is a Nebula and BSFA Awards finalist author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and thriller novels and short stories. She is also CEO of Roaring Spring Productions, LLC and Editor-in-Chief of its publishing imprint, Stars and Sabers Publishing. She has also written under the pen name J. Dianne Dotson. Born in Southern Appalachia, Jendia now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Jendia conducts workshops and participates in panels on creative writing for conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration. She holds a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Jendia is also a science writer and an award-winning artist. Find all her published books and stories on her books page. Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

We're back for Season 4!This week opens with a chat about how we Star Wars'd over the break! Also, the start of our Cantina Chatter, where we'll bring back friends of the show to do deep dives to new depths! You know, stuff you'd just chat about in a Cantina!Our inaugural Cantina Chat is a SPOILER FILLED chat with author Mike Chen about his new book STAR WARS OUTLAWS: LOW RED MOON. We dive into Jaylen & ND-5's relationship, the inspiration behind Roisem Barsha! What makes a Star Wars droid a Star Wars droid and how do you tell a story through their eyes!Mike 's Website@MikeChenWriter on InstagramMike Chen's BSkyMike 's WebsiteMike Chen (STAR WARS OUTLAWS: LOW RED MOON) is the New York Times bestselling author of adult novels that cross genres and audiences, as well as stories for Star Wars, Marvel, Star Trek, and Critical Role. His original work has been nominated for Goodreads Choice, Compton Crook, BSFA, and CALIBA Golden Poppy awards, along with being featured in NPR, USA Today, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Scientific American. For younger audiences, he contributed to the award-winning middle grade anthology You Are Here: Connecting Flights and wrote the YA novel Of Sorcery And Science. He has written about geek culture for sites such as Nerdist, The Mary Sue, and StarTrek.com, and in a previous life, covered the NHL. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, daughter, and many rescue animals.Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2UStar 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

It’s the Season 3 finale of What Does Star Wars Mean To You! Elora and Dave look back on 2025 for a hyper-drive tour through our favorite interview moments, funniest bloopers and behind-the-scenes chaos from across the season. Chatting Star Wars, Elora and Dave reveal how conversations with guests like Claudia Gray, Chris Kempsahll and more hit us. Featuring rare, deleted conversations with guests like Rose Hawk (@roromuffins) Tom Hoeler (Editorial Director at Random House Worlds), Eric Clayton (author) and Bryan Ward (artist), the hosts dive deep into what makes the Star Wars fandom endlessly inspring.From debating which character’s fate they’d rewrite, to exploring Andor’s political brilliance, Skeleton Crew’s suburban surprise, and the emotional punch of revisiting The Clone Wars, Elora and Dave unpack how talking with creators, philosophers, and first-time viewers transformed their own perspectives. They discuss world-building, imagination, childhood play, storytelling, creativity, and how Star Wars is the lens through which we navigate an increasingly complicated galaxy.Full of laughter, self-depreciating humor, personal realizations, and “cutting-room floor” chaos, this finale captures the heart of the show’s mission: to take the hate out of the debate to find out, “What Does Star Wars Mean to You?”@roromuffins on Instagram Rose on YouTube Rose's Website @DarthInternous on X Tom Hoeler on Threads@bryan_e_ward on Instagram Bryan's Website @bryaneward on X @eclaytopia on Instagram Eric's Website @eclaytopia on X Rose Hawk is the creative mind behind RoRoMuffins, a personal blog and maker brand focused on thrifting, upcycling, and storytelling through fashion and design. After watching Star Wars for the first time in 2025, her reaction videos quickly went viral on TikTok, amassing a large and passionate following. Follow her Star Wars journey at @roromuffins on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Tom Hoeler is an editorial diriector at Random House Worlds, where he’s worked with authors like Timothy Zahn, Rebecca Roanhorse, Delilah S. Dawson, Cavan Scott, Christie Golden, and Madeleine Roux. Licensed properties he works on include Star Wars, Magic: The Gathering, and World of Warcraft. He lives in New York, where he collects board games, hosts elaborate Lord of the Rings movie marathons, perfects recipes, and manages two senior interns who happen to be cats. He cannot ride a bicycle. Eric Clayton is an award-winning writer, speaker, storyteller and sought-after retreat leader. He is the author of My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars and Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith, both from Loyola Press. His next book, Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness, is due out from Brazos Press in 2025. Eric is currently the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He joined the team in 2019 and produces content that invites audiences to reflect on how to integrate Ignatian spirituality in their everyday life. He guest hosts “AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast” and writes an award-winning weekly newsletter entitled “Now Discern This” for an audience of nearly 30,000 subscribers. 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

It’s the Episode between Episodes! Elora & Dave revisit their Harvey Hamer interview (author, Diamond Dimensions Universe, Star Wars Insider) diving into how his love of historical monoliths resonates with his love of Star Wars through his lens as a “Sequel Trilogy Kid!”Inspired by Harry’s love of historical locations, Dave and Elora discuss their three top Star Wars locations. From Dagobah to Naboo and Tatooine to Felucia, they talk about the locations they think are the most important, covering the Prequel Trilogy, the Original Trilogy and the Sequel Trilogy. Their choices highlight the franchise’s themes of renewal, connection, and legacy, with callbacks to moments from The Clone Wars, The Force Awakens, and The Empire Strikes Back. What locations mean the most to the franchise? If it were far into the future, which ones would hold the most historical significance? And how do their picks echo each other, yet are fully unique to a Prequel Trilogy Kid and an Original Trilogy Kid.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

Harvey Hamer (author, The Diamond Dimensions Universe series) joins us to share what does Star Wars mean to him? His childhood love of LEGO Star Wars evolved into a professional writing career, contributing to such periodicals as Star Wars Insider. We chat about the mythology of Star Wars, the power of the Hero’s Journey and how Clone Wars inspired him to be a fan.@hhamer5 on Instagram Harvey Hamer on BluskyHarvey Hamer on ThreadsHarvey's Website Harvey is a British science-fiction and fantasy writer who grew up as an avid fan of many content creators, with a decade of experience writing about them. He's the author of The Diamond Dimensions Universe, based on DanTDM’s YouTube videos, a contributor to Star Wars Insider and Vlogger Beat, and a writer of comics and award-winning screenplays. He also runs a newsletter exploring his passions of Star Wars and ancient history as well as documenting his writing journey. When he’s not writing, Harvey’s either watching for research, planning his next trip to a historical site, or working out (occasionally all three at the same time). 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

First we chat The Hunt for Ben Solo script and Disney’s rejection of it! What is the creative risk-taking at Lucasfilm and are they letting the Sequel Kids down by ignoring Adam Driver, the Force Dyad and the next generation of fandom? Then we look back on our conversation with Cris Macht (Documentarian, Podcast Host) and how Star Wars offer a reflection of our own personal lives. But one movie that Cris hasn’t seen is The Clone Wars (2008) so Dave & Elora put on their clone helmets to revisit the movie that started as a show that started the show that started it all (when it comes to the Clone Wars). We react to how it holds up, the importance of the arc within the greater story! We ask why is Jabba such a major character? What becomes of Rotta? How dark can animated Anakin Skywalker be? And what is the legacy of Ahsoka Tano from this introduction?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

This week, Chris Macht (filmmaker) joins us to share what Star Wars means to him! We his acclaimed documentaries The Force Among Us and The Force Within Us and explore the deep, personal connections that bind generations of Star Wars fans. We also chat collecting Vintage Star Wars toys, the best 9 Star Wars characters to field a baseball team, the community of Star Wars, the evolution of conventions and Star Wars Celebrations, the emotional power of Andor, Rogue One and the impact of John Williams’ music and how all of that shaped his identity, mirrored his life experiences and inspired Chris to preserve fan culture through storytelling.Cris Macht Patreon LinkCris's Facebook page Cris's Website Cris on YouTube A graduate from Columbia College, Cris started his entertainment career in the Music Business as a talent buyer and production manager. When not making independent film documentaries he works in television production. He has had the opportunity to work for the NHL during the Stanley Cup as well as the MLB Network during the 2016 world series and both Field Of Dream Games (to name a few). He has also appeared on the WGN Morning News several times. Cris has also been in the entertainment promotion business with a focus on street team distribution. His 1st 2 documentaries focus on his passion and love of Star Wars. He also has a deep love and for music and baseball. 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

 This week, Elora & Dave have a full dose of Palpatine dark side energy! It’s our episode between episodes! We reflect on our interview with John Mark Tolly, co-host of War of the Stars talking about fandom identity and why inclusivity and individuality are the twin suns of Star Wars! We also take on Star Wars controversies including The Last Jedi, Kathleen Kennedy, Revenge of the Sith, John Williams, Han & Greedo, Rey Skywalker and more! We start a new game called “Fight or Flight” to determine what Star Wars Hills we’re willing to die on!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

This week we chat Star Wars with War of the Stars podcast host John Mark Tolly! From seeing Return of the Jedi in theaters to building a community-driven, long-running podcast, John shares his Star Wars Journey! John reveals why Clone Wars is his guilty pleasure Star Wars, how Luke Skywalker resonates with him today and how Legends novels like Heir to the Empire and games like X-Wing shaped his fandom. We talk about the importance of hope, family and fun in Star Wars storytelling, about the need for more big-screen experiences alongside Disney+ series like Andor and Skeleton Crew as well as what led him to the philosophy how Star Wars is for everybody!@warofthestars77 on X @warofthestars77 on Instagram John Mark on YouTube 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

Droids! They aren't just machines doing mundane tasks, they're the back bone of Star Wars storytelling! From the astromech and protocol droid that started it all, to the disposal battle droids of the Prequel era and to the emerging personalities of the Disney Era, Elora and Dave cover R2-D2, C-3PO, KS-20, B2EMO, BB-8, D-0, L3-37, SM33 and chat how they aren't just a part of the story, they carry Star Wars stories! What is their place within plots? How do audiences react and relate to them? And how does each droid show to embody archetypes that mirror the galaxy’s larger struggles? So get your motivator going & screw in that antenna, it's a time to chat the importance and significance of Droids!But first Dave & Elora revisit their interview with Elise (@justthatstarwarsgirl), a Star Wars influencer and collector. They react to how Elise sees Star Wars as a lifestyle, integrating fashion, books, and fandom into her daily life. Her story highlights Star Wars spirit in the face of online hate, the importance of taking breaks (inspired by Rey), and how unapologetically embracing fandom can build community.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

Elise (inlfuencer, @JustTahtStarWarsGirl) chats what does Star Wars mean to her! From living the Star Wars lifestyle, to reading every novel and collecting all kinds of Star Wars memorabilia, Elise shares how fandom became a source of healing, community and creativity! She discusses how she derives insipiration from characaters like Rey, Qui-Gon Jinn and Ahsoka. Though we’re chatting Star Wars, we also touch upon the Star Wars books, collectibles, cosplay and the power of just saying the kind thing in the galaxy far, far away.@JustThatStarWarsGirl on Instagram Elise on YouTube @JustThatStarWarsGirl on ThreadsElise's Facebook page Elise'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

This week we’re talking Emmy snubs, Star Wars streaming & revisit our conversation with Christopher Giroux – it’s the Episode Between Episodes! First we look back on our chat with Christopher Giroux and how what Star Wars meant to him affected us! We explore why fandom matters, highlighting Christopher’s impactful insight that the central question of the franchise is “Where do I belong?”. The question that is connected to themes of found family, misfit heroes and fan community. Inspired by our conversation of Luke Skywalker’s first appearance in The Mandalorian, we then dive Into The Datapad to chat the cultural impact of Andor and the ongoing frustration with Emmy Awards snubbing sci-fi series and actors like Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgard and Genevieve O’Reilly.The discussion expands to how Disney+ reshaped streaming with Star Wars television, the importance of appointment viewing, and whether shows like Andor will eventually be recognized alongside prestige dramas like Succession, White Lotus, and The Last of Us.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

Filmmaker Christopher Giroux shares what Star Wars means to him! We chat wearing out VHS tapes of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as a kid to sharing The Mandalorian with his wife at 4 a.m. viewings during the pandemic! We also chat Star Wars fandom, misfit heroes & guilty pleasure movies from the franchise! We pitch various movie ideas, including Star Wars Rom-Coms and his dream project, Horror on Hoth! Chris also shares how Star Wars inspires his filmmaking and why unity in the fanbase matters more than ever!Other highlights include:Why Boba Fett remains his favorite bounty hunter.Importance of honoring Fan Passion within the franchise.His most-quoted lines from the saga.His respect for Disney+ streaming content taking big swings.·      The enduring question at the heart of Star Wars: Where do I belong?@Christopher_Giroux on Instagram @A_Chris_G_Film on X Christopher Giroux’s career spans a multitude of productions, genres and over 50+ feature films.A 2009 Sheridan graduate in the Advanced TV and Film program, Giroux moved quickly up the industry ladder, producing 10 back-to-back high concept genre features with Black Fawn Films and Breakthrough Entertainment.Giroux is the former SVP of Production at Vortex Media from June 2023 - July 2025. In recent years he has produced and overseen production on such films as The Christmas Charade, Christmas Island, Learning To Love Again, Take Me Back For Christmas, The End of Sex, Anything For Jackson, The Voices of Her Mother, and the 2022 official TIFF selection, The End of Sex. Giroux's produced work has aired on Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, UPtv, Paramount+, Super Channel, W Network, Prime Video, Tubi, Roku, BBC, Shudder, Showtime, Hollywood Suite, Diva-Romania, TF1, StackTV, Hallmark+, Crave and more. In addition to Giroux’s production work, he is also a member of The Producer’s Roundtable of Ontario. He was awarded a Certified Fresh Trophy from Rotten Tomatoes for producing Anything For Jackson (2020), and has received two Canadian Screen Award nominations, for his work on Christmas Island (2023) & Take Me Back For Christmas (2023).Currently Giroux is the President of the not-for-profit, The Hamilton Film Board (2025). 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

It’s our 100th episode! Celebrate with Elora and Dave as Dave finally answers the question we’ve asked over 60 guests: What Does Star Wars Mean to You? We revisit our Eric Clayton conversation on spirituality and Star Wars philosophy, highlighting our favorite moments from last week’s chat! Then we Elora poses the question to Dave, diving into his fandom from Kenner action figures, making it through the “dark times” between trilogies, discussing Luke Skywalker’s controversial role in The Last Jedi, rediscovering the prequels and defending Attack of the Clones as a guilty pleasure to some of Dave’s favorite real life Star Wars memories! Whether you’re a lifelong collector, a prequel trilogy kid, or a sequel trilogy defender, this celebratory episode explores how Star Wars shapes identity, philosophy, and joy across generations.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

Author Eric Clayton (My Life with the Jedi, Canonnball Moments) chats what Star Wars means to him! At the intersection of Jesuit spirituality and Star Wars storytelling, Eric explores the enduring appeal of the galaxy far, far away. We discuss fan favorites like Rogue One, Solo, and Lost Stars, the wisdom of Qui-Gon Jinn, and influence of The Ewok movies. Eric unpacks the Ignatian concept of “cannonball moments” and how they parallel Luke Skywalker’s journey in The Last Jedi, the moral lessons from the Jedi Council’s failures, and the bravery of rebels who fight without the Force. Along the way, we celebrate Star Wars strangeness—from Caravan of Courage Ewoks to mystical Bendu visions—and reflect on how the Force’s representation allows fans of all backgrounds to see their own spiritual beliefs in the saga. We’ve talked a lot about the politics of Star Wars, so this week, we’re taling the philosophies of Star Wars!@eclaytopia on Instagram @eclaytopia on X Eric's Website Eric's Facebook page Eric Clayton is an award-winning writer, speaker, storyteller and sought-after retreat leader. He is the author of My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars and Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith, both from Loyola Press. His next book, Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness, is due out from Brazos Press in 2025. Eric is currently the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He joined the team in 2019 and produces content that invites audiences to reflect on how to integrate Ignatian spirituality in their everyday life. He guest hosts “AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast” and writes an award-winning weekly newsletter entitled “Now Discern This” for an audience of nearly 30,000 subscribers. 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

This week, we look back on our chat with Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz, mega-collectors who own The Imperial Archives, and discuss their heart-felt take on what Star Wars means to them. Inspired by the first item in their collection, a Power of the Force Boba Fett, Dave subjects Elora to watching the first appearance of Boba Fett in the Star Wars Holiday Special short, The Faithful Wookie! We discuss how it fits into the greater Star Wars tapestry, how it premieres his famous disintegration gun, the Amban Sniper Rifle, it's place in Star War weirdness and how animation in Star Wars is used to stretch the mythology of the franchise! We share how we Star Wars'd this week as Dave continues down the RPG rabbit hole and Elora takes a trip down a Kylo Ren and Rey TikTok rabbit hole! The Saga Musuem WebsiteThe Saga Museum on TwitterRancho Obi Wan on TwitterThe Saga Museum on BluSkyRancho Obi Wan on BluSkyThe Saga Museum on InstagramRancho Obi Wan on InstagramTwitter 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

They own The Imperial Archives, one of the largest Star Wars Memorabilia collections in the world. We chat with mega-collectors Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz to find out what does Star War mean to them! We talk about fandom, collecting, and the creation of the Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia—a fan-driven Star Wars museum initiative that will combine the collections of Steve Sansweet, . From their favorite Star Wars quotes, minor characters, and spaceships we find out their Five with the Force! They get our collectors’ feels buzzing as they reveal the jaw-dropping stories of acquiring rare prototypes (including the infamous rocket-firing Boba Fett), the story behind the Kenner Early Bird gift certificates, early Kenner toy line prototype sketches, building a Star Wars collectors community, their experience on the Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World, having Doug Chiang design their Star Wars themed home theater and the mystery of who actually got the Qui-Gon Jinn’s funeral boots, rare Ewok action figures, concept art and more!The Saga Musuem WebsiteThe Saga Museum on TwitterRancho Obi Wan on TwitterThe Saga Museum on BluSkyRancho Obi Wan on BluSkyThe Saga Museum on InstagramRancho Obi Wan on InstagramTwitter 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

It’s the episode between episodes! Elora and Dave chat what stood out to them after their chat with Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director at Random House Worlds! Inspired by their convo with Tom, they decide to deep dive into the Marvel adaptation of Return of the Jedi (1983).The Saga Musuem WebsiteJulien's Star War Memorabilia WebsiteWe also have a sneak peek at next week’s episode with Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz who owns one of the largest Star Wars memorabilia collections in the world. They have joined up with 3 other collectors to develop The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia.In this clip, they share how any collector can bid on a wide range of Star Wars memorabilia to support the development of The Saga Museum!The Saga Museum on TwitterRancho Obi Wan on TwitterThe Saga Museum on BluSkyRancho Obi Wan on BluSkyThe Saga Museum on InstagramRancho Obi Wan on InstagramTwitter 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

Star Wars novel fans have we got a show for you! We sit down with Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director at Random House Worlds, to explore storytelling, fandom, and Star Wars publishing all at once. From his childhood love of Return of the Jedi and I, Jedi to shepherding modern classics like The Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Mask of Fear) and the Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View anthologies, Tom shares his unique journey from fan to professional.We dive deep into the role of a Star Wars book editor, the art of balancing canon with author creativity, and the behind-the-scenes development of the highly anticipated Star Wars Episoe III Revenge of the Sith deluxe edition with annotations by Matthew Stover. Plus, Tom reveals favorite minor characters, most underrated novels, and sneak peeks at upcoming titles like Reign of the Empire part II.Tom Hoeler on BlueSkyTom Hoeler on Threads@DarthInternous on X Tom Hoeler is an editorial diriector at Random House Worlds, where he’s worked with authors like Timothy Zahn, Rebecca Roanhorse, Delilah S. Dawson, Cavan Scott, Christie Golden, and Madeleine Roux. Licensed properties he works on include Star Wars, Magic: The Gathering, and World of Warcraft. He lives in New York, where he collects board games, hosts elaborate Lord of the Rings movie marathons, perfects recipes, and manages two senior interns who happen to be cats. He cannot ride a bicycle. 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

Josh Huffines (Producer) joins us to share what does Star Wars mean to him. A superfan with roots in rural Oklahoma, Josh has a lifelong love of the galaxy far, far away! Josh shares how A New Hope became his sick-day comfort movie, how The Last Jedi became his surprising favorite for its daring choices, and why John Williams' Star Wars score is the emotional soundtrack to his life. We chat about skipping school to see the premiere of The Phantom Menace, how he got Heir to the Empire from a book recycling plant, and why he believes Andor is peak sci-fi television! From lightsaber battles to old VHS tapes, from fan theories to Rogue One’s brilliance, Josh opens up about how Star Wars helped shape his identity and creative path.@Huffines on Instagram @Joshua_Huffines on X 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

From A New Hope to Andor, Star Wars has always had a political statement to make. Author Dr. Chris Kemphsall (The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracies) join Elora & Dave to talk about his book The History and Politics of Star Wars and how real world politics affected the expanded universe as well as Disney canon. We talk about real world fascism, why fascist regimes love branding, the only thing fascist leaders are good at, how Princess Leia may view revolution versus evolution, the failures of the New Republic, and what can give us hope in our own world.Chris's Website @chriskempshall on Instagram @ChrisKempshall on X I am a public historian and author who specialises both in transnational experiences of warfare and modern media representations of history; predominantly computer games and the Star Wars franchise. I received my PhD from the University of Sussex in 2013 where my thesis examined relations between British and French soldiers during the First World War. I have taught and lectured on war, conflict, and European history at a wide assortment of universities. I am currently the President for the International Society for First World War Studies and a Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Army Leadership, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. I am also a series editor for the De Gruyter academic book series ‘Video Games and the Humanities‘ and a co-presenter on ‘Oh! What a Lovely Podcast‘ which explores the portrayal of the First World War in popular culture and media. 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

Elora and Dave talk about what Joey From Outpost 77's interview meant to them! Inspired by the story of his uncle being in the paint shop of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi, the Elora and Dave discuss practical special effects in the Original Trilogy and how they compare to the CGI effects of The Prequel Trilogy. And in How We Star Wars'd This Week we talk what moments from Return of the Jedi makes us stop what we're doing and pay attention to the screen as well as the trippy Force lore filled final story arc from season 6 of The Clone Wars! 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

Joey of Outpost 77 joins Elora & Dave to chat what does Star Wars mean to him! During covid, Joey and his friends began work on creating Outpost 77 our in the California desert. Feeling like you’re visiting the outer rim, it’s a fully immersive location to cosplay as your favorite Star Wars character.  Joey also shares his deep Star Wars roots, including family ties to the original films & how the franchise influenced his love of roleplaying games and the technology, hardware and starships of that galaxy far, far away!We also chat about Outpost 77’s cosplay culture and how Joey turned a desert plot into a thriving community for fans, bounty hunters, Imperials, Rebels, droids & Wookiees alike!Outpost 77 Instagram@theweekendstrikesback on Instagram Joey's Website Joey's Facebook group 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

It's the episode between episodes! This week Dave & Elora look back on their conversation with Bryan Ward and what it meant to them! Then, they dive into the datapad with special guest, Space Mom herself, Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars Rebels' Hera Syndulla & Pod of Rebellion co-host) who shares her adventures at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. She shares what it was like to host the Stars of Star Wars panel, some celebration survival tips and her heartfelt experience with all the fans that made the event an interntaional memory of a lifetime! @vanessamarshall1138 on Instagram Vanessa's Website Vanessa's Facebook page Vanessa's Website Vanessa Marshall on Twitch@vanmarshall on X Game Performance Matters on InstagramOver the years Vanessa has brought voice to some of the biggest heroes & villains of animation - including Wonder Woman on Harley Quinn, Black Canary on Young Justice, The Black Widow on Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Poison Ivy on Batman Brave and the Bold, Gamorra on The Guardians of the Galaxy! And if you’re a Star Wars fan, then you definitely know her as Hera Syndulla on REBELS! All of that’s really just the very tip of the iceberg! In addition to appearing at Comicons this year, Vanessa enjoys hosting, livestreaming and creating content for many E-sports events across the country - raising money for various Charities along the way. Vanessa loves playing the video games she voices (Black canary, Injustice 2, Sheeva, Mortal kombat, and Hera, Star Wars Squadrons) on her Twitch channel as well! She invites everyone to join her! 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

He's the Photoshop artist behind countless viral Star Wars memes, now Bryan Ward (Graphic Designer) joins us to chat about his journey through that galaxy far, far away. Bryan shares how Star Wars shaped his life and career, why he champions "weird Star Wars" like Dexter Jettster, and how the infamous line “Somehow Palpatine returned” became a creative cornerstone for him. We discuss the impact and power of behind-the-scenes magic, fan art, design culture, and the power of inclusive fandom. It’s a celebration of the strange, the nostalgic, and the deeply creative world of Star Wars — all with a heavy dose of humor, insight, and just a little touch up in Photoshop!@bryan_e_ward on Instagram @bryaneward on X Bryan on YouTube Bryan Ward's ThreadsBryan Ward's BskyBryan Ward's TikTokBryan'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

It’s the episode between episodes when Elora and Dave discuss what their guests Star Wars journey means to them! We look back at Juan Montes and how Star Wars VHS was his intro to the galaxy far, far away, how his adventures in Alaska became a Hoth encounter and how what Star Wars means to him inspired his journey from imaginative kid to a professional creative!We also welcome special guests, Cassandra Hesseltine (film commissioner) and Tracy Boyd (producer) producers of the incredible Forest Moon Festival – a celebration of the Endor Moon’s filming locations from Return of the Jedi among the scenic and iconic redwoods of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Discover the heart, vision and cinematic love behind this immersive, family-friendly Star Wars event that features guests like Kyle Newman (Fanboys director) and Rebel Force Radio.Forest Moon's Website @forestmoonfestival on Instagram Forest Moon's Facebook page Forest Moon on YouTube The Forest Moon Festival grew out of a passion for film and love of our beautiful region, and all it has to offer. It began with the vision of the Humboldt • Del Norte Film Commission, to embrace one of the great film franchises of all time, STAR WARS and it's choice to cast our region as the Forest Moon of Endor-- the home of the Ewoks, some 40 years ago! ​ Our hope is that by inviting fans of all ages to come see the stunning filming locations featured in STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI and attend screenings of the film, it will also give them a chance to discover all the Redwood Coast has to offer in natural beauty, hospitality, arts, and culture. The Forest Moon Festival team comes from backgrounds in film, theater, and art-- And we are thrilled to work with businesses, pop-ups, events, and community partners throughout Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, who are creating their own little corner of the STAR WARS universe! 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

Juan Montes shares what Star Wars means to him! From his dad buying him the Original Trilogy on VHS to seeing The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones & The Revenge of the Sith in theaters and how that has cemented his love of film! We chat about his time in an Alaskan Dry Cabin and pretending it was Hoth, as a journalist, what Star Wars story he would be chasing, creating his own characters and writing fan fiction featuring Dash Rendar, being a JarJar Binks fan, the iconic Binary Sunset shot which Star Wars characters would be best and worst suited to be a showrunner, his three elements that make Star Wars Star Wars to him and of course his Five with the Force!@JuanCMontes90 on X @JuanCMontes90 on Instagram Hailing from the innovation-rich Silicon Valley, Juan has developed a unique combination of entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise. His adventurous nature took him to Alaska where he honed his photography skills and built his sourdough credentials while living in a dry cabin. Juan's an Emmy Nominated news producer in Seattle, where he brings captivating stories to life. 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