The Star Wars Holiday Special is now infamous in the world of pop culture. Since the broadcast premiere in 1978, it's been mythologized, maligned, and has come full circle to be celebrated as an important piece of Star Wars history. Joined by friend of the podcast Nick Tierce, Kara dives into the relationship between fans and this iconic piece of media. What were the fanzines saying when it first premiered? How did fans find a copy in the 80s or 90s? How has the special resurfaced and grown even more beloved? And stay tuned for an incredible fan history rabbit hole as Nick recounts a Holiday Special fan art puzzle he unraveled!

Find all of Nick's links and social media at his website (https://www.nicktierce.com)

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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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"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)

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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)!

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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)


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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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)

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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!

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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)

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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