Washington DC local and lifelong fan Erik Janniche shares stories of seeing the Original Trilogy while growing up in the nearby Maryland suburbs of Greenbelt and New Carrollton. Erik then discusses collecting ephemera documenting the area’s theatrical Star Wars history and recounts the spark of seeing STAR WARS: SPECIAL EDITION at DC’s legendary Uptown Theater that led to him to organizing (and negotiating) the venue’s epic campout for THE PHANTOM MENACE.

A trio of key contributors to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library’s “Star Wars Day” lead off Season 5 of the podcast. Event co-founders Allen Callaci and Adam Tuckerman along with Master of Ceremonies Shawn “Obi-Shawn” Crosby recall seeing the classic films in several cherished Southern California theaters (and one unidentified cinema in Illinois), then share memories of the Library celebration’s humble beginnings and reflect on its growing community impact.

Aviation enthusiast and first generation fan Hal Bryan recalls seeing the Star Wars Trilogy in some of the Seattle area’s classic movie theaters, including the UA 150 where THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK’s record-setting 61 week run took place. Bryan also sheds light on the origin and development of The Rocketeer Minute podcast. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at EMPIRE’s Fall 1979 theatrical trailer in celebration of the ultimate sequel’s 40th anniversary.

Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter shares memories of seeing STAR WARS at Graumann’s Chinese Theatre and remaining wide awake for a 5am opening night screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Baxter then recounts the trajectory of his long and impactful career designing Disney theme park attractions, including the pathway of collaboration and ingenuity that made the Star Wars adventure real with the original landmark STAR TOURS simulator ride in 1987.

Graphic artist Kaz Oomori reflects on seeing the Original Trilogy at the O.S. Gekijo cinema in his hometown of Osaka, Japan as well as his career in illustration and movie poster design for modern blockbusters. Kaz breaks down his inspiration, dynamic style and process behind creating standout promotional artwork for the contemporary Star Wars sequels, concluding with an ambitious 6-piece ensemble for THE RISE OF SKYWALKER exclusive to Arclight Cinemas.

Film historian, journalist and first generation fan Michael Coate shares personal recollections of seeing the Original Trilogy on the big screen while frequently on the move being raised in a military family. Coate also provides insight on a number of significant Orange County cinemas and discusses the research methodology behind his monumental effort to trace the theatrical history of STAR WARS that culminated in his epic retrospective for The Digital Bits.

In the first installment of an Orange County double bill, Lisa Cowan recounts cofounding and running Mark Hamill's official fan club in the early 80s, trekking to Buttercup Valley to witness the filming of the sail barge battle from RETURN OF THE JEDI and writing for the Lucasfilm Fan Club magazine, among many other SoCal moviegoing memories. Next, fan and collector David Carr discusses growing up with JEDI fervor and the mad dash from Main Street USA to Tomorrowland when STAR TOURS debuted at Disneyland in 1987.

This Triple Feature focuses on the Trilogy’s impact on a trio of guests with ties to the Queen City of Cincinnati, Ohio. In Part I, Nilmini Klur reminisces about spending the summer with THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK at the Skywalk Cinemas. Next, Dave Brott recalls trips to the Esquire Theatre, a family outing for RETURN OF THE JEDI and enduring the dubbed STAR WARS: SPECIAL EDITION in Hungary. Part III features former Kenner designer Jim Swearingen sharing memories of his involvement in the legendary toy line and attending the first public preview of STAR WARS in San Francisco, among many others.

In this 20th Anniversary Episode I retrospective, 15 fans share stories that capture the sense of anticipation, excitement, confusion, disappointment, jubilation and hysteria that was Star Wars moviegoing in the Summer of 1999. These tales of frantic trailer-downloading, compulsive toy-buying, painstaking line-waiting and all around pandemonium collectively reflect on and celebrate THE PHANTOM MENACE as the epicenter of a one-of-a-kind cinematic and cultural experience.

Sonoma County native and Feature Presentation guest Dwayne Smith recalls a trip to see STAR WARS at the Parkway Drive-In in Petaluma, California and reflects on how his lifelong passion for the original films led to his volunteer work at Steve Sansweet's Rancho Obi-Wan and donning Darth Vader's helmet for the 501st. Plus, a look back at the bizarrely unsettling early radio ads for STAR WARS and the familiar voice behind them.