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SSW213: We’re going way back to the 1985 animated series Star Wars Ewoks. Thomas Salerno and Kathryn Laffrey discuss Ewoks’ place in Star Wars from their controversial origin in Return of the Jedi to lighthearted adventures in the cartoon, and reflect on their favorite characters and moments from...
Published 11/19/24
SSW212: Before Clone Wars there was the classic 1985 animated series Star Wars Droids. Thomas Salerno and Patrick Mason discuss its nostalgic appeal, unique characters, humor, and themes like C3PO’s quest for a worthy master and some 80s=style moral lessons.Get all new episodes automatically and...
Published 11/05/24
SSW211: A key element of Star Wars fandom are the costumes and cosplayers. Robert King, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Thomas Salerno discuss the thematic roles of costumes; the evolution of costumes; the influence of Joseph Campbell, and cosplay experiences.Get all new episodes automatically and for...
Published 10/22/24