Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's episode, ⁠Alden⁠ is joined by author, digital writer, humorist, & friend of the show, ⁠Kelly Knox⁠! Kelly returns for two funny reasons: First and foremost, to discuss her book, Star Wars: Dad Jokes. But she's also here to unpack the overall comedy of Star Wars. We explore the process of writing the jokes, building off of social media, and bringing comedy into our everyday lives. And then we take a larger look at the jokes in the saga, the most comedic characters, the history of Lucasfilm parodies, & more. Be sure to check out Kelly's website ⁠here⁠, follow her over on ⁠Twitter⁠, and get your copy of Dad Jokes here!

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Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

Welcome everyone to a brand new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, Alden is joined by the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Stargrl Magazine, Isabella Kaloyan! You might also know her as Isabella Amidala, and as one half of Punch It Chewie Press. We had a great time discussing Isabella's personal history, her Star Wars fandom, the creation of the magazine, existing in the social media age, the DIY spirit, and so much more. It's a great talk for any fan looking to express their passion. Be sure to follow Isabella on Twitter & Instagram, and check out Stargrl Magazine on Twitter, Instagram, and their Patreon here! Follow @AhchToRadio on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, Threads, and our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠! And lastly, find Alden ⁠⁠⁠@ThatAldenDiaz⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠!

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Support the ⁠⁠⁠What Choice⁠⁠⁠ fundraiser, benefitting the National Abortion Federation!

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Check out the ⁠⁠⁠#BlackoutStarWarsEclipse⁠⁠⁠ campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

Welcome everyone to a special episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, Alden is talking to one of the creative minds behind AHSOKA: It's the show's Director of Photography, Quyen Tran! Q dives into her personal history, turning tragedy into motivation, finding her style & voice, designing iconic Star Wars scenes, and SO much more. It's a packed episode that reminds us all to follow our paths & chase every passion. Be sure to follow Q on Instagram, and check out her charitable business, Doughrectors of Photography here. Doughrectors benefits the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Follow @AhchToRadio on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, Threads, and our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠! And lastly, find Alden ⁠⁠@ThatAldenDiaz⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & ⁠Letterboxd⁠!

DONATE TO THE PALESTINE CHILDREN'S RELIEF FUND ⁠HERE⁠. #FreePalestine

DONATE TO MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINIANS ⁠HERE⁠.

Support the ⁠⁠What Choice⁠⁠ fundraiser, benefitting the National Abortion Federation!

Support The Amidala Initiative fundraiser, benefitting ⁠⁠Equality Texas⁠⁠ on their ⁠⁠GoFundMe page⁠⁠. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Check out the ⁠⁠#BlackoutStarWarsEclipse⁠⁠ campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! It's been a while! If you're new to the show, we're glad to have you! And if you're returning, thanks for rejoining us. In today's new episode, ⁠Alden⁠ is joined by author, screenwriter, journalist, director, & host, Marc Bernardin⁠! Marc joins the show to discuss his fandom journey, his careers as both journalist AND writer, and his experience writing 'Star Wars: Mace Windu' for Marvel. It's a great conversation covering the changing geek landscape, the trials of the creative industries, the fight for representation, and so much more. Remember - it's never too late to chase a dream. Be sure to follow Marc over on Instagram, and keep up with him every week on Fatman Beyond with Kevin Smith. Also, you can watch his short film SPLINTER here. Follow @AhchToRadio on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, Threads, and our ⁠YouTube channel⁠! And lastly, find Alden ⁠@ThatAldenDiaz⁠ on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, & Letterboxd!

DONATE TO THE PALESTINE CHILDREN'S RELIEF FUND HERE.

DONATE TO MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINIANS HERE.

Support the ⁠What Choice⁠ fundraiser, benefitting the National Abortion Federation!

Support The Amidala Initiative fundraiser, benefitting ⁠Equality Texas⁠ on their ⁠GoFundMe page⁠. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Check out the ⁠#BlackoutStarWarsEclipse⁠ campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.*

Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by author, digital writer, crafter, & friend of the show, Kelly Knox! Kelly returns to discuss her new release from Insight Editions, Star Wars: 125 Conversation Cards. We explore the process of creating this new project, and then we dive into the deck to explore some great topics. We're talking about dream Jedi teams, Star Wars romances, action figures, movie quotes, and so much more. Be sure to check out Kelly's website here, follow her over on Twitter, and get your Star Wars conversation cards here! Follow @AhchToRadio on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and our YouTube channel! And lastly, find Alden @ThatAldenDiaz on Twitter, Instagram, & Threads!

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Check out the #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.*

Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by author, comic book writer, & Star Wars fan favorite, Delilah S. Dawson! Delilah joins the show to discuss her new book, Star Wars: Inquisitor - Rise of the Red Blade. We're diving into questions of character creation, exploring the dark side, finding ourselves in our art, working through trauma, and so much more. Delilah offers deep insights for Star Wars fans, aspiring writers, and outcasts of all sorts. Be sure to follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and her website. And order your copy of Rise of the Red Blade here. Follow @AhchToRadio on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and our YouTube channel! And lastly, find Alden @ThatAldenDiaz on Twitter, Instagram, & Threads!

DONATE to The Entertainment Community Fund, supporting artists by funding emergency financial assistance, affordable housing, and healthcare. Follow the link here.

DONATE to Groceries for Writers here, helping to support writers by distributing grocery store gift cards to those who need financial support.

Check out the #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.*

Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by podcast host, producer, & friend of the show, Jarod Baughman-Stubbs! Jarod joins the show to help answer some questions that YOU, our audience, submitted for another Q&A special. Why is The Last Jedi our favorite Disney era Star Wars film? How do we reconcile new Luke stories with our knowledge of his ending? And which actors & directors do we want to see working in the Star Wars realm? All that & more! Follow Jarod on Twitter & Instagram, and check out The Nerd Academy on YouTube, Twitter, & Patreon! Follow @AhchToRadio on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and our YouTube channel! And lastly, find Alden @ThatAldenDiaz on Twitter, Instagram, & Threads!

DONATE to The Entertainment Community Fund, supporting artists by funding emergency financial assistance, affordable housing, and healthcare. Follow the link here.

DONATE to Groceries for Writers here, helping to support writers by distributing grocery store gift cards to those who need financial support.

Check out the #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, we're presenting a collaboration with Eli from the In a Galaxy podcast. Alden & Eli are discussing the ins & outs of Star Wars fandom discourse. The good, the bad, and the weird in between. How do we find balance? How do we engage with nuance? And how do we maintain a personal relationship that leads with love? It's an ongoing conversation we all need to have. Find Eli on Twitter, and keep up with In a Galaxy & In a Galaxy's Epic Confrontations trivia on Twitter & Instagram! Follow @AhchToRadio on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and our YouTube channel! And lastly, find Alden @ThatAldenDiaz on Twitter and Instagram!

DONATE to help Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. Follow the link here, and check out a further list of resources here.

Support the What Choice fundraiser, benefitting the National Abortion Federation! Follow What Choice on Twitter as well.

Find & support The Amidala Initiative on Twitter, and support the fundraiser benefitting Equality Texas on their GoFundMe page. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Check out the #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

Welcome to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, we return to the world of STAR WARS VISIONS with one of the directors from Volume 2 of the series: Lucasfilm's LeAndre Thomas! LeAndre is joining the show to talk about directing Lucasfilm's collaboration with D'ART Shtajio, "The Pit." This conversation unpacks so much of the creative process, from the inception of LeAndre's core idea, to the deeper symbolic elements. Enjoy insights into collaborative art, real world influences, Star Wars mythology, and so much more. It was an honor to be able to talk about a film that really reflects our world. Thanks to LeAndre for taking the time! Be sure to keep up with him on Twitter & Instagram, and follow the work of D'ART Shtajio online here, and on their Instagram & Twitter. Follow @AhchToRadio on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and our YouTube channel! And lastly, find Alden @ThatAldenDiaz on Twitter and Instagram!

DONATE to help Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. Follow the link here, and check out a further list of resources here.

Support the What Choice fundraiser, benefitting the National Abortion Federation! Follow What Choice on Twitter as well.

Find & support The Amidala Initiative on Twitter, and support the fundraiser benefitting Equality Texas on their GoFundMe page. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Check out the #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!

Welcome everyone to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, we return to the world of STAR WARS VISIONS with one of the directors from Volume 2 of the series: Julien Chheng from Studio La Cachette! Julien is joining the show to talk about his work on the French entry in the Visions catalogue, "The Spy Dancer." This conversation unpacks so much in terms of the storytelling process, from creative, real world, & personal perspectives. Enjoy insights into character creation, traditional animation, cultural identity, and beyond. It was an honor to be able to talk with this great artist. Be sure to keep up with Julien on Instagram, and follow the work of Studio La Cachette online on Instagram & Twitter. Follow @AhchToRadio on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and our YouTube channel! And lastly, find Alden @ThatAldenDiaz on Twitter and Instagram!

DONATE to help Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. Follow the link here, and check out a further list of resources here.

Support the What Choice fundraiser, benefitting the National Abortion Federation! Follow What Choice on Twitter as well.

Find & support The Amidala Initiative on Twitter, and support the fundraiser benefitting Equality Texas on their GoFundMe page. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Check out the #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse campaign to stand with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz dives into the story & themes through interviews, Star Wars origin stories, analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar!