A podcast dedicated to the stories and history of Star Wars fans
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Two of the constant themes of this podcast are community and friendship. Star Wars and the fandom surrounding it connects people from all walks of life and every corner of the globe. There's something special about making friends with people you never would have met without a galaxy far, far away. Today Kara is joined by one of those friends, Jacopo! A Star Wars fan and collector from Italy, Kara asks all about Jacopo's fandom from the very start, what it's like to be an international fan, voice dubs, Glup Shittos, and more. Plus what are the key items and holy grails in Jacopo's collection? Listen today to find out!
Follow Jacopo on Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/jacopo_collects)
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If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to [email protected]
"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Kara is joined today by Stef aka @staxrebo - fan artist, cosplayer, and cohost of the podcast Rise of the Glup Shitto! They talk all about the love of Star Wars creatures, plus what inspires fan creations, the wonders of Batuu, and much more.
Be sure to follow Stef on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/staxrebo) and check out Rise of the Glup Shitto (https://open.spotify.com/show/2EBLfZQnJNBAs6aK6yBEDY?si=rmfiZOLnTnuo-E5da0S5Hg)
Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldproject?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==
Support the project and Kara's zine on Patreon
If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to [email protected]
"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Today Kara is honored and excited to be joined by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee! Star of both stage and screen, Paul was a lifelong Star Wars fan and even built some of his own costumes before destiny put him at the helm of a New Republic X-Wing. Kara asks Paul about his Star Wars fandom, his acting career, and what it was like to join the galaxy far, far away as Carson Teva. Paul also talks about the importance of representation on screen and in fandom, building his first Star Wars costumes, and more!
Follow Paul on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angryappa) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/@Bitterasiandude)!
Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldproject?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==
Support the project and Kara's zine on Patreon
If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to [email protected]
"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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In this episode, Kara is answering a bunch of questions sent in by listeners! She covers everything from favorite Celebration memories, the weirdest things she's found while researching, how she keeps her sources organized, the current state of her research, and much more. Listen in for a peek behind the scenes! And stay tuned next week for a VERY special episode of Into A Larger World!
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Twenty five years ago, Episode I was on the way and the hype was unreal. Did you know there's a documentary that captures it all? Today Kara is joined by filmmaker Dennis Przywara, director of the legendary Star Wars fandom documentary "Starwoids". From chronicling the trials and tribulations of fans spending over forty days in line to being inside a Toys R Us at midnight for the toy release and having some of the only surviving footage of Star Wars Celebration 1, Dennis had some amazing Star Wars fandom stories to share. Listen in and be teleported back in time to the fandom world during the epic release of The Phantom Menace!
Listeners of the podcast can watch the documentary on Vimeo for the next 48 hours! Hurry over to the link and use the password "woids2024"! (https://vimeo.com/406223807)
You can also pick up the documentary on DVD to add to your collection (https://www.amazon.com/Starwoids-Daniel-Alter/dp/B00005RIYD)
Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldproject?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==
Support the project and Kara's zine on Patreon
If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to [email protected]
"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Today Kara's talking with Mark Newbold, a Star Wars fan with a truly amazing resume. From contributing to the official Star Wars website and Star Wars Insider to creating the news site "Fantha Tracks", Mark has so many great stories about his time in the fandom. The discussion covers early Star Wars internet, UK fandom, visiting filming sites, and so much more!
Find Fantha Tracks and follow all of their social media on their website (https://www.fanthatracks.com/)
Today Kara is chatting with Holly Swinyard, the author of "A History of Fans and Fandom". The book digs into all areas of fandom, including Star Wars, and Kara asks Holly all about their own connection to the galaxy far, far away. Cosplay, fan community, and more are all up for discussion! Listen today and check out Holly's book and all of their work at www.hollyswinyard.com!
You can also follow Holly on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lilistprince)
Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldproject?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==
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If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to [email protected]
"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Today Kara is joined by longtime Star Wars fan and author Eric Clayton. In his book "My Life With the Jedi", he talks about the spirituality found in Star Wars, and how to apply it to your everyday life. Kara was excited to talk to him about his experiences, how he bridges the gap between his spiritual teachings and his love of the franchise, and more.
Check out Eric's website here (https://ericclaytonwrites.com/) and find his book "My Life With the Jedi" wherever books are sold!
Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldproject?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==
Support the project and Kara's zine on Patreon
If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to [email protected]
"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Today Kara is joined by the wonderful Deena, cosplayer and Star Wars fan, to discuss their own fandom story and one specific group of beloved clones...The Bad Batch. As the show has wrapped up after it's third season, the Bad Batch fandom has reached new heights. Through fan art and fan fiction, there has been an undeniable emotional connection. Deena gives their thoughts on why we love Clone Force 99 so much, as well as telling Kara about their cosplay ventures and the intricacies of cosplaying a character that has only been seen in animation.
Find Deena on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/deena_st2) and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@deena_st)
Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldproject?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==
Support the project and Kara's zine on Patreon
If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to [email protected]
"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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For the 30th episode of the podcast, Kara is happy to be joined by Patrick Cotnoir! You might know Patrick from the amazing George Lucas Talk Show, an improvised talk show starring Connor Ratliff as George Lucas and his co-host Watto (yes, Watto) played by Griffin Newman. Patrick produces and books guests for the show, including many people from the Star Wars family. There was so much to discuss, from Patrick's own fandom to becoming involved with GLTS and everything in between! It's all about the love of George and Star Wars on the show today.
Find Patrick on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cotnoir)!
Find the George Lucas Talk Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH1XwfxXB--rl_Nqxvun8zQ
Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldproject?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==
Support the project and Kara's zine on Patreon
If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to [email protected]
"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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