Lattes With Leia

By Amy Ratcliffe

What's Lattes With Leia about?

Lattes with Leia is the place to come to discuss all things Star Wars with hosts Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Amy Ratcliffe. Join us for in-depth analyses, fandom enthusiasm, and more in a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.

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Lattes With Leia episodes:

12.22.2020
Lattes with Leia Finale
The end of Lattes with Leia is here. We've loved talking about Star Wars with all of you. In our last episode we look back at our favorite topics and look ahead to Star Wars we can't wait for.
10.13.2020
Exploring Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Drea watched The Clone Wars over the summer so we look back on the series and discuss the final season. Also we have some important news...
08.21.2020
This is a Rebellion, Isn't It? Standing Up to Star Wars
Star Wars, after all, is about dismantling oppression. But where do BIPOC fans fit in the SW narrative? As Latinx and Black female fans, how do we center ourselves in this story? We discuss our passionate but tense relationship...
07.29.2020
Parenting with Star Wars
Actor, host, and Star Wars crafter Jennifer Landa joins Drea to talk about how she keeps her family, especially her young children, in high spirits through Star Wars.
03.22.2020
Star Wars 'Ships
Let's talk about ships in Star Wars, as in shipping. In the latest Lattes with Leia, we discuss why shipping is important and our favorite Star Wars ships.
02.28.2020
Star Wars and Theme Parks
Star Wars and theme parks. The newest Lattes with Leia is about how Star Wars has been connected to Disney parks, our favorite theme park memories, Galaxy’s Edge, and more.
01.15.2020
Mandalorian Thoughts
Baby Yoda mania! We discuss our thoughts on The Mandalorian and the Child and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
11.17.2019
Sports in Star Wars
Podracing, holochess, starship racing - the Star Wars galaxy has lots of sporting events. We discuss how sports fit into Star Wars and the sense of community and fulfillment they can bring.
10.26.2019
Star Wars Halloween - Tales from Vader's Castle
Star Wars meets Halloween in Tales from Vader’s Castle. To celebrate the spooky season, we discuss how this comic explores fear, horror, and even the power of storytelling.
09.22.2019
#41: Working for the Credits
Jobs in the Star Wars universe. What kind of occupations do we see? How do Star Wars characters grapple with occupational identities? How about work-life balance? In this episode of Lattes with Leia we go into the working side of...
07.10.2019
Getting to the Sith of It
Only two there are. The Sith operate by a rule that allows them only a master and an apprentice. In this episode of Lattes with Leia, we discuss the rule and the Code of the Sith, how it affects their...
05.19.2019
The Life of Qui-Gon Jinn
Not all Jedi are like Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Qui-Gon Jinn is a little different. He stood apart from the others in The Phantom Menace. In this episode of Lattes with Leia, we discuss Qui-Gon's life, his choices, and how...
04.05.2019
Lattes with Leia #38 - The Darth Maul of It All
Darth Maul. The villain introduced in The Phantom Menace has a story that stretches over years from that film, to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, to Star Wars Rebels, to comics, to Solo: A Star Wars Story. In the latest...
03.12.2019
Lattes with Leia #37 - Friendships in Star Wars
Han Solo and Chewbacca. Finn and Rey. Friendships play an important role in Star Wars. On the newest Lattes with Leia, we discuss how friendship factors into the story and our favorite buddies in the galaxy.Stuff we mention on the...
01.22.2019
Lattes with Leia #36: Self Care and Star Wars
You may hear the term self-care used frequently, but what does it actually mean? How can it be paired with a fandom such as Star Wars? We discuss how self-care and Star Wars can overlap on the newest Lattes with...
12.29.2018
Lattes with Leia #35: The Best of Star Wars in 2018
2018 is over. We look back at the year in terms of Star Wars and discuss our favorite releases, announcements, and meaningful moments. Stuff we mention on the show: Star Wars Icons: Han Solo Her Universe lightsaber lip...
11.23.2018
Lattes with Leia #34: The Impact of Toxicity
What are the effects of negativity and toxicity in fandom? How can we support each other and be good allies? We dive into the topic on the newest Lattes with Leia and look at studies, Kelly Marie Tran's essay, and...
10.30.2018
Lattes with Leia #33: Fear and Star Wars
It's October, and it's a time for all things spooky. Since we have Halloween on our minds, this month's Lattes with Leia is about fear in Star Wars. Was Yoda right about fear leading to anger, hate, and suffering? Is...
10.03.2018
Lattes with Leia #32: Today We Learned
The making of Star Wars is sometimes just as interesting as the films themselves. On the newest Lattes with Leia, we dive into a stack of Star Wars books and share random information we learn about things like what went...
08.27.2018
Lattes with Leia #31: Star Wars and Parasocial Relationships
Do you feel like you have a bond to a fictional character? Have you ever wondered if that one-sided connection has been studied? It has. On the newest episode of Lattes with Leia, Andrea leads a discussion on parasocial relationships: what...
06.27.2018
Lattes With Leia #30: No One's Going Solo
Solo: A Star Wars Story came out recently, and in the latest Lattes with Leia, we discuss our general impressions of the movie, break down different characters, and touch on what did and did not work for us. We also...
06.14.2018
Lattes with Leia #29: Yub Nub
Ewoks. Love them? Dislike them? Want to be best friends with Peekpa from Last Shot? In the latest episode of Lattes with Leia, we focus on the furry residents on Endor's moon. We discuss our feelings about Ewoks, what they...
04.24.2018
Lattes with Leia #28: Raise Your Han...Solo
Solo: A Star Wars Story is about a month away, so in the latest episode of Lattes with Leia, we turn our attention to the scoundrel, smuggler, and rebel hero Han Solo. We talk about his attitude on life, how...
04.02.2018
Lattes with Leia #27: The End of Star Wars Rebels
It's hard to believe Star Wars Rebels is over. In the newest episode of Lattes of Leia, we discuss our thoughts on season four of the series and how the characters developed. We touch on themes and moments we liked...
02.27.2018
Lattes with Leia #26: Diversity and Inclusion in Star Wars
Inspired by Black Panther, we talk about diversity, visibility, and representation in Star Wars on the latest Lattes with Leia. It's not limited to gender and race but many other levels. What do we connect with? Why are these topics...
01.31.2018
Lattes with Leia #25: Good and Evil in the Galaxy
In The Force Awakens, Maz Kanata talked about there only being one fight: the fight against the dark side. How did The Last Jedi change that? Did it change anything? In the latest Lattes with Leia, we discuss the state...
12.25.2017
Lattes with Leia #24: The Last Jedi Highlights
As all of you know, The Last Jedi is here. After a long wait, we've seen Episode VIII and we have so many thoughts. We begin to break down the film in our latest episode, including some discussion about Kylo...
11.28.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #23: The Middle of the Force
What does it mean to be a Force-wielder that isn't a Jedi or a Sith? In the 23rd episode of Lattes with Leia, we talk about the middle path and why it can be good to draw upon both the light...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #22: Snacking on Star Wars
The end of another month means it's time for another Lattes with Leia! For our 22nd episode, we're joined by special guest Jenn Fujikawa, Star Wars baker and cook extraordinaire, to talk about making recipes as an expression of your...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #21: Being a Force of Destiny
It's time for episode 21 of Lattes with Leia! We discuss the Forces of Destiny animated shorts and why seeing examples of everyday heroism is so important. We also talk about the new Darth Vader comic, Sphero's BB-9E, and Force...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #20: Inferno Squad Fever
Episode 20 of Lattes with Leia has arrived, and this month, we're all about Battlefront II: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden. The book is set before the events of the upcoming video game, and we talk about the Empire, Iden...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #19: Collect All the Star Wars
Episode 19 of Lattes with Leia is here! This time around we discuss collecting. What Star Wars collectibles do we have on our shelves, when does collecting become hoarding, what sort of collecting rules do we have for ourselves? We...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #18: The Game Is On
It's time for Episode 18 of Lattes with Leia. We dive into the topic of Star Wars games of all stripes -- tabletop, mobile games, video games, and more. We also discuss the Battlefront 2 trailer and Pandora: The World...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #17: 40 Years of Star Wars
Prepare your ears because Episode 17 of Lattes with Leia is here. This time around we discuss our May the 4th activity, books we're into, a Star Wars VR opportunity, as well as 40 years of Star Wars. Since the...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #16: Celebration Highlights and Star Wars Moments
It's time for Episode 16 of Lattes with Leia! With Star Wars Celebration Orlando recently wrapping, we spend some of the episode going over highlights from the convention – including The Last Jedi teaser. We also dive into Star Wars...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #15: The Ins and Outs of Kylo Ren
Episode 15 of Lattes with Leia has arrived! Our topic this month? The Force Awakens' Kylo Ren. We discuss his abilities, his emotional responses, and speculate about what his childhood must have been like. Also! We talk about DK Publishing's...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #14: Jedi Thoughts
Episode 14 of Lattes with Leia is here. We talk about the new Galactic Maps book from Lucasfilm-Disney Press and some Love and Madness jewelry and then move into our main topic: the Jedi Order. Were they too held back...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #13: Remembering Carrie Fisher
We did it! The thirteenth episode of Lattes with Leia marks our year anniversary. After discussing what we're most excited about related to Star Wars at the moment – the Star Wars Day at Sea Disney Cruise and runDisney's Star...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #12: Going Rogue
It's time for the twelfth episode of Lattes with Leia. After discussing what we're most excited about related to Star Wars right now – The Rogue One Visual Guide, a chronological Clone Wars rewatch, and The Princess Diarist – Andrea...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #11: Giving Thanks
The eleventh episode of Lattes with Leia is here. Since the episode is dropping around another holiday, Thanksgiving this time, Andrea and Amy discuss what they're thankful for in Star Wars. They also touch on how gratitude can have a...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #10: Costumes and Cosplay
It's time for the tenth episode of Lattes with Leia! Since it's nearly Halloween, we thought it was a perfect time to discuss costumes. We cover our Star Wars cosplay, discuss some results of a cosplay study Drea did, and...
11.10.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #9: We Choose Anakin
It's time for the ninth episode of Lattes with Leia! Huzzah! This time Amy and Drea dive into a discussion about Anakin Skywalker, his role as the Chosen One, the balance of the Force, and whether Darth Vader was redeemed....
11.09.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #8: The Best Episode
It's here! The eighth episode of Lattes with Leia! Amy and Drea are reunited at last. Before we jump into this month's topic, we spend time catching up on each other's highlights from Celebration Europe and San Diego Comic-Con and talk...
11.08.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #7: Celebration Europe Team-Up
It's time for the seventh episode of Lattes with Leia! This time around it's a special edition. Lattes with Leia teamed up with Full of Sith at Celebration Europe live! This installment is hosted by Amy Ratcliffe and Bryan Young....
11.08.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #6: Debate This
The sixth episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your beverage of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. As...
11.08.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #5: Love Is in the Air
The fifth episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your beverage of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. Bonus:...
11.08.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #4: Going Home
The fourth episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your beverage of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. After...
11.08.2017
Lattes with Leia Show #3: Droids, Please
The third episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your beverage of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. After...
11.08.2017
Lattes With Leia Show # 2: Lessons Learned
The second episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your drink of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. This...
11.08.2017
Lattes With Leia Show # 1: A Rey of Hope
The first episode of Lattes with Leia is finally here! Brew a cup of your favorite beverage and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we introduce ourselves and our Star Wars history. This month's show...

What's Lattes With Leia about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Lattes With Leia episodes:

Lattes with Leia Finale

Exploring Star Wars: The Clone Wars

This is a Rebellion, Isn't It? Standing Up to Star Wars

Parenting with Star Wars

Star Wars 'Ships

Star Wars and Theme Parks

Mandalorian Thoughts

Sports in Star Wars

Star Wars Halloween - Tales from Vader's Castle

#41: Working for the Credits

Getting to the Sith of It

The Life of Qui-Gon Jinn

Lattes with Leia #38 - The Darth Maul of It All

Lattes with Leia #37 - Friendships in Star Wars

Lattes with Leia #36: Self Care and Star Wars

Lattes with Leia #35: The Best of Star Wars in 2018

Lattes with Leia #34: The Impact of Toxicity

Lattes with Leia #33: Fear and Star Wars

Lattes with Leia #32: Today We Learned

Lattes with Leia #31: Star Wars and Parasocial Relationships

Lattes With Leia #30: No One's Going Solo

Lattes with Leia #29: Yub Nub

Lattes with Leia #28: Raise Your Han...Solo

Lattes with Leia #27: The End of Star Wars Rebels

Lattes with Leia #26: Diversity and Inclusion in Star Wars

Lattes with Leia #25: Good and Evil in the Galaxy

Lattes with Leia #24: The Last Jedi Highlights

Lattes with Leia Show #23: The Middle of the Force

Lattes with Leia Show #22: Snacking on Star Wars

Lattes with Leia Show #21: Being a Force of Destiny

Lattes with Leia Show #20: Inferno Squad Fever

Lattes with Leia Show #19: Collect All the Star Wars

Lattes with Leia Show #18: The Game Is On

Lattes with Leia Show #17: 40 Years of Star Wars

Lattes with Leia Show #16: Celebration Highlights and Star Wars Moments

Lattes with Leia Show #15: The Ins and Outs of Kylo Ren

Lattes with Leia Show #14: Jedi Thoughts

Lattes with Leia Show #13: Remembering Carrie Fisher

Lattes with Leia Show #12: Going Rogue

Lattes with Leia Show #11: Giving Thanks

Lattes with Leia Show #10: Costumes and Cosplay

Lattes with Leia Show #9: We Choose Anakin

Lattes with Leia Show #8: The Best Episode

Lattes with Leia Show #7: Celebration Europe Team-Up

Lattes with Leia Show #6: Debate This

Lattes with Leia Show #5: Love Is in the Air

Lattes with Leia Show #4: Going Home

Lattes with Leia Show #3: Droids, Please

Lattes With Leia Show # 2: Lessons Learned

Lattes With Leia Show # 1: A Rey of Hope