Episode 21

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13th Jul 2023

Mike Chen, What Does Star Wars Mean to You?

Mike Chen, New York Times best selling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood, shares his Five with the Force, how he categorizes his favorite Star Wars movie, his love for the Prequel Trilogy, especially Revenge of the Sith, how Attack of the Clones informed his writing of Anakin, we do a deep dive into his book and how he approached the characters of Palpatine, Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, Anakin, Ruug & Mill, he reveals the 3 elements that make Star Wars, Star Wars to him, shares his favorite Star Wars memory and he answers on of Kelly Knox's Star Wars Conversation Cards.

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Mike Chen's Nerdist Article "The Star Wars: A Youngling Case Study"

Kelly Knox's Star Wars Conversation Cards

Mike Chen is a critically acclaimed science fiction author based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. His debut novel HERE AND NOW AND THEN was a finalist for the Goodreads Choice, CALIBA Golden Poppy, and Compton Crook awards. His other novels include A BEGINNING AT THE END, WE COULD BE HEROES, LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME, and STAR WARS: BROTHERHOOD. He has also contributed to the STAR WARS: FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW anthology and covers geek culture for sites like Nerdist, StarTrek.com, and The Mary Sue. In previous lives, Mike worked as a sports journalist covering the NHL, DJ, musician, and aerospace engineer. He lives with his wife, daughter, and many rescue animals.

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 Bromfield

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About the Podcast

What Does Star Wars Mean To You?
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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