Podcast
What Does Star Wars Mean To You?
Hosted by David H. · EN
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?
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Luke Winchester, What Does Star Wars Mean to You?
2w ago01:03:52Tap to summarizehttps://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, Parmount, 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
Transcribe →The World When Force Awakens Premiered!
3w ago00:46:33Tap to summarizeIt 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
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Tyler (@Beyond.The.Cinmea) What Does Star Wars Mean to You?
4w ago00:50:09Tap to summarizehttps://www.teepublic.com/user/what-does-star-wars-mean-to-you?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=S-U65Jr9ZKo@beyond.the.cinema 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
Transcribe →WA Summer Con, What We Learned from Bryan Barry Cantina Chatter
Jun 2300:47:54Tap to summarizeThe_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
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Bryan Barry, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?
Jun 1601:05:58Tap to summarizeBryan 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
Transcribe →The Star Wars What If They Didn't Happen Moments? Cantina Chatter!
Jun 900:40:44Tap to summarizehttps://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
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P.A. Cornell, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?
Jun 200:53:13Tap to summarizeP.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
Transcribe →Is Star Wars Folklore? It's Cantina Chatter!
May 1900:27:29Tap to summarizehttps://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
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Mandalorian Momma, What Does Star Wars Mean to You?
May 1200:57:52Tap to summarizehttps://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 company!@mandalorian.momma 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
Transcribe →Is the Force in STAR WARS: ANDOR? - Catina Chatter
May 500:29:20Tap to summarizeThe 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
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