Podracing, holochess, starship racing - the Star Wars galaxy has lots of sporting events. We discuss how sports fit into Star Wars and the sense of community and fulfillment they can bring. Additionally, we take a look at the Star Wars and Coach partnership and have some spoiler-free thoughts on The Mandalorian.Listen:Some...Podcast Episodes
Star Wars meets Halloween in Tales from Vader’s Castle. To celebrate the spooky season, we discuss how this comic explores fear, horror, and even the power of storytelling. We also discuss the Star Wars x TOMS collaboration, A Crash of Fate, and a brief reaction to a specific quote in The Rise of Skywalker trailer.Some...
July 12th, 2019060Only two there are. The Sith operate by a rule that allows them only a master and an apprentice. In this episode of Lattes with Leia, we discuss the rule and the Code of the Sith, how it affects their order, and which Sith follow their guidelines most closely.Stuff we mention on the show:
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge...
May 20th, 2019071Not all Jedi are like Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Qui-Gon Jinn is a little different. He stood apart from the others in The Phantom Menace. In this episode of Lattes with Leia, we discuss Qui-Gon's life, his choices, and how he bends the rules. This includes some spoilers for Claudia Gray's Master & Apprentice.Stuff we mention on...
Darth Maul. The villain introduced in The Phantom Menace has a story that stretches over years from that film to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, to Star Wars Rebels, to comics, to Solo: A Star Wars Story. In the latest Lattes with Leia, we look at his story, how he changed over the years, and whether he found peace.Stuff we...
March 12th, 2019083 Han Solo and Chewbacca. Finn and Rey. Friendships play an important role in Star Wars. On the newest Lattes with Leia, we discuss how friendship factors into the story and our favorite buddies in the galaxy.Stuff we mention on the show:
Star Wars pins by King Pins
Swarovski x Star Wars collection: Darth Vader and Darth...
You may hear the term self-care used frequently, but what does it actually mean? How can it be paired with a fandom such as Star Wars? We discuss how self-care and Star Wars can overlap on the newest Lattes with Leia, which characters are examples for mindfulness, and how our listeners practice self-care with the galaxy far, far...Podcast Episodes
2018 is over. We look back at the year in terms of Star Wars and discuss our favorite releases, announcements, and meaningful moments.Stuff we mention on the show:
Star Wars Icons: Han Solo
Her Universe lightsaber lip collection
Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek
Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDocWhat are your...
November 23rd, 20180183What are the effects of negativity and toxicity in fandom? How can we support each other and be good allies? We dive into the topic on the newest Lattes with Leia and look at studies, Kelly Marie Tran's essay, and more.Stuff we mention on the show:
Loungefly's The Phantom Menace design
Kelly Marie Tran's comments about online...
October 30th, 20180106It's October, and it's a time for all things spooky. Since we have Halloween on our minds, this month's Lattes with Leia is about fear in Star Wars. Was Yoda right about fear leading to anger, hate, and suffering? Is fear healthy? We also discuss scenes in Star Wars that scared us and why.Stuff we mention on the show:
Tervis...
