Interview with Sarah Kuhn! Author, Dr. Aphra: An Audiobook Original

09/17/20 • 44 min

Sarah Kuhn, author of Dr. Aphra: An Audiobook Original, joins the show to discuss everyone's favorite chaotic space archaeologist!
Dr. Aphra: An Audiobook Original was released on July 21, 2020 and is Sarah's first adventure (hopefully of many) in the Star Wars galaxy. We discuss all things Aphra, as well as:
--Sarah's Star Wars fandom
--What it was like to get the call that she was going to write in Star Wars
--The process behind writing this audio drama
--Some of the key decisions she made with Aphra, including her romance with Sana Starros
--Maz Kanata!
--Representation in media
We are so honored to have Sarah on the show for our 20th episode! Dr. Aphra: An Audiobook Original was so fun, so layered, and packed full of drama, romance, action, and comedy! If you have not listened yet, check it out now!
Buy Dr. Aphra: An Audiobook Original here: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/636423/doctor-aphra-star-wars/
Follow Sarah on social media @SarahKuhn on Twitter and sarahkuhnbooks on Instagram! Also, check out her website: http://www.heroinecomplex.com/
We also highly recommend reading Sarah's post about Community & Burnout on the Angry Asian Man website here: http://blog.angryasianman.com/2020/08/finding-fire-on-community-burnout-and.html
"Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Tori Fox, Creature Cartel: The Creative Process, Creature Costumes, and Sy Snootles' Cultural Impact!

The extremely talented Tori Fox joins Travis to discuss her shop (Creature Cartel), creative process, fandom, and love of Star Wars creatures--from Sy Snootles to Sebulba!
How does she create some of the accessories from Creature Cartel, like the Sabacc-inspired pendant and earring collection? What inspires her when choosing what project she wants to take on next? What's in store for the future?
Also, we discuss her fandom, including some of her incredible creature-themed outfits from her times participating in runDisney's Star Wars Rival Run!
Plus, Sy Snootles' cultural impact, her favorite creatures from each trilogy, and the answer to the question: Who would win in a fight between a reek, acklay, and nexu?
Come along and join the fun!
Creature Cartel is a shop that specializes in Star Wars accessories ranging from Japor Snippets (as seen in The Phantom Menace) to Calimari Flan (as seen in The Mandalorian) to character-inspired necklaces, earrings, and so much more!
Follow Creature Cartel @CreatureCartel on Twitter and Facebook and creaturecartelshop on Instagram! Shop the website at https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreatureCartel
Follow Tori on Twitter @theMandaTorian and on Instagram @ the.mandatorian
Check out the StarWars.com article featuring Tori's runDisney Star Wars Rival Run outfits: https://www.starwars.com/news/7-costuming-tips-rundisney-star-wars-rival-run
Google "Klaud TROS" to see Tori's Klaud Kouture outfit!
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"Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Last Jedi Trailer: 3 Year Anniversary Special featuring Kara DJ!

Travis and Kara celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the release of The Last Jedi trailer!
The Last Jedi trailer, released on October 9th, 2017, still gives us chills to this day. In this episode, we look at the timeline of events preceding The Last Jedi trailer, break down the trailer itself, and discuss the reaction upon its release.
What did we know before the trailer dropped?
What were the most notable and speculated upon moments?
What were our initial reactions vs. how do we feel about it now?
Why is it the greatest trailer of all time (according to Travis)?
Join us as we time-travel back to 2017 and re-live one of the best time periods in Star Wars history!
Follow Kara @sacredsomethingbykara on Instagram and subscribe to her zine, "Into a Larger World!" For information on her patreon, follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/sacredsomethingbykara
Follow the show @ForceTimePod on Twitter & Instagram!
Watch The Last Jedi trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0CbN8sfihY
"Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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