What’s been the secret to the success of Black Panther – and can it happen

for Star Wars, too? What lessons can Star Wars take from Black Panther?

With mention of Meryl Streep being cast as Leia for Episode IX, how should

Disney address the challenge concerning the character of Leia?

More than just a Star Wars fan, Amy Richau is the creative force behind 365 Star Wars Women, a site dedicated to highlighting the female characters in the Star Wars saga, as well as the real world women who add to the galaxy's luster behind the scenes.

The Star Wars story is filled with teachable moments - but too often is the case that the learner is not ready to learn. What are the benefits of being an open-minded and lifelong learner, and where do we see these moments within Star Wars?

An exploration of how Star Wars fandom has both blossomed and wilted with the growth of social media, and what the next evolution of fandom may look like.

Film novelizations can be an opportunity to bring new depth and insight into characters and storylines, but when do film novelizations run the risk of leaving the movie-only audience without the same fan experience? What are the positives and the drawbacks of expanding the film's storyline - and how might it impact fandom?

Sarah and Lynn sit down with Catrina Dennis (@ohcatrina) to discuss Padmé's role Revenge of the Sith. How do we feel about her time on screen in this film? They address some issues they have with it and complicated feelings to Padmé's canonically last role on screen.

With the Star Wars Rebels series finale behind us, the team takes a look at where the show’s legacy will fit into the greater story and lore of Star Wars.

PLUS! We’re offering a chance for listeners to win a Star Wars Rebels poster autographed by Taylor Gray (see details here). ALSO…We announce the winners of this year’s Fan Fic Awards!

Unmistakably Star Wars is a proud member of the Star Wars Escape Pods Network, and is dedicated to promoting positivity in fandom. Visit us online at WeAreEscapePods.com and check out the brand new website at UnmistakablyStarWars.com

From the lightsaber to blasters and beyond, the sounds of Star Wars are perhaps the most recognizable sounds a film has ever produced. What makes sound design in Star Wars so unique, and how has it helped to make the films so believable? Join us as we take a closer look at sound design within Star Wars, and feature an interview with ABC News correspondent, and Producer of The Force of Sound, Clayton Sandell.

You can view the documentary, The Force of Sound, here.

Special thanks to our generous patrons: Brandon Boylan, Dave Hackerson, Michelle Grondine, Neil Lowery, William Pollock, Regina Sanders, Connie Shih, Aaron Sinner, Christa Smolenski, Franklin Taylor, Amy Wishman and, of course, our mystery donor!

On this round of Star Wars on Tap, we sit down with the internet’s most positive human, the affable Neil Lowery. Pull up a barstool and join us for a conversation about Neil’s fandom, and who he’d most like to visit him as a Force ghost!