Filmmaker Christopher Giroux shares what Star Wars means to him! We chat wearing out VHS tapes of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as a kid to sharing The Mandalorian with his wife at 4 a.m. viewings during the pandemic! We also chat Star Wars fandom, misfit heroes & guilty pleasure movies from the franchise! We pitch various movie ideas, including Star Wars Rom-Coms and his dream project, Horror on Hoth! Chris also shares how Star Wars inspires his filmmaking and why unity in the fanbase matters more than ever!

Other highlights include:

• Why Boba Fett remains his favorite bounty hunter.
• Importance of honoring Fan Passion within the franchise.
• His most-quoted lines from the saga.
• His respect for Disney+ streaming content taking big swings.

·      The enduring question at the heart of Star Wars: Where do I belong?

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Christopher Giroux’s career spans a multitude of productions, genres and over 50+ feature films.

A 2009 Sheridan graduate in the Advanced TV and Film program, Giroux moved quickly up the industry ladder, producing 10 back-to-back high concept genre features with Black Fawn Films and Breakthrough Entertainment.

Giroux is the former SVP of Production at Vortex Media from June 2023 - July 2025. In recent years he has produced and overseen production on such films as The Christmas Charade, Christmas Island, Learning To Love Again, Take Me Back For Christmas, The End of Sex, Anything For Jackson, The Voices of Her Mother, and the 2022 official TIFF selection, The End of Sex.

Giroux's produced work has aired on Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, UPtv, Paramount+, Super Channel, W Network, Prime Video, Tubi, Roku, BBC, Shudder, Showtime, Hollywood Suite, Diva-Romania, TF1, StackTV, Hallmark+, Crave and more.

In addition to Giroux’s production work, he is also a member of The Producer’s Roundtable of Ontario. He was awarded a Certified Fresh Trophy from Rotten Tomatoes for producing Anything For Jackson (2020), and has received two Canadian Screen Award nominations, for his work on Christmas Island (2023) & Take Me Back For Christmas (2023).

Currently Giroux is the President of the not-for-profit, The Hamilton Film Board (2025).

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

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It’s our 100th episode! Celebrate with Elora and Dave as Dave finally answers the question we’ve asked over 60 guests: What Does Star Wars Mean to You? We revisit our Eric Clayton conversation on spirituality and Star Wars philosophy, highlighting our favorite moments from last week’s chat! Then we Elora poses the question to Dave, diving into his fandom from Kenner action figures, making it through the “dark times” between trilogies, discussing Luke Skywalker’s controversial role in The Last Jedi, rediscovering the prequels and defending Attack of the Clones as a guilty pleasure to some of Dave’s favorite real life Star Wars memories! Whether you’re a lifelong collector, a prequel trilogy kid, or a sequel trilogy defender, this celebratory episode explores how Star Wars shapes identity, philosophy, and joy across generations.

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

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Author Eric Clayton (My Life with the Jedi, Canonnball Moments) chats what Star Wars means to him! At the intersection of Jesuit spirituality and Star Wars storytelling, Eric explores the enduring appeal of the galaxy far, far away. We discuss fan favorites like Rogue One, Solo, and Lost Stars, the wisdom of Qui-Gon Jinn, and influence of The Ewok movies. Eric unpacks the Ignatian concept of “cannonball moments” and how they parallel Luke Skywalker’s journey in The Last Jedi, the moral lessons from the Jedi Council’s failures, and the bravery of rebels who fight without the Force. Along the way, we celebrate Star Wars strangeness—from Caravan of Courage Ewoks to mystical Bendu visions—and reflect on how the Force’s representation allows fans of all backgrounds to see their own spiritual beliefs in the saga. We’ve talked a lot about the politics of Star Wars, so this week, we’re taling the philosophies of Star Wars!

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Eric Clayton is an award-winning writer, speaker, storyteller and sought-after retreat leader. He is the author of My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars and Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith, both from Loyola Press. His next book, Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness, is due out from Brazos Press in 2025.

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

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This week, we look back on our chat with Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz, mega-collectors who own The Imperial Archives, and discuss their heart-felt take on what Star Wars means to them. Inspired by the first item in their collection, a Power of the Force Boba Fett, Dave subjects Elora to watching the first appearance of Boba Fett in the Star Wars Holiday Special short, The Faithful Wookie! We discuss how it fits into the greater Star Wars tapestry, how it premieres his famous disintegration gun, the Amban Sniper Rifle, it's place in Star War weirdness and how animation in Star Wars is used to stretch the mythology of the franchise! We share how we Star Wars'd this week as Dave continues down the RPG rabbit hole and Elora takes a trip down a Kylo Ren and Rey TikTok rabbit hole!

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

Copyright 2025 David H.

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They own The Imperial Archives, one of the largest Star Wars Memorabilia collections in the world. We chat with mega-collectors Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz to find out what does Star War mean to them! We talk about fandom, collecting, and the creation of the Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia—a fan-driven Star Wars museum initiative that will combine the collections of Steve Sansweet, . From their favorite Star Wars quotes, minor characters, and spaceships we find out their Five with the Force! They get our collectors’ feels buzzing as they reveal the jaw-dropping stories of acquiring rare prototypes (including the infamous rocket-firing Boba Fett), the story behind the Kenner Early Bird gift certificates, early Kenner toy line prototype sketches, building a Star Wars collectors community, their experience on the Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World, having Doug Chiang design their Star Wars themed home theater and the mystery of who actually got the Qui-Gon Jinn’s funeral boots, rare Ewok action figures, concept art and more!

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Twitter and Instagram @StarWarsMean2U

Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

Copyright 2025 David H.

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It’s the episode between episodes! Elora and Dave chat what stood out to them after their chat with Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director at Random House Worlds! Inspired by their convo with Tom, they decide to deep dive into the Marvel adaptation of Return of the Jedi (1983).

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We also have a sneak peek at next week’s episode with Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz who owns one of the largest Star Wars memorabilia collections in the world. They have joined up with 3 other collectors to develop The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia.

In this clip, they share how any collector can bid on a wide range of Star Wars memorabilia to support the development of The Saga Museum!

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

Copyright 2025 David H.

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Star Wars novel fans have we got a show for you! We sit down with Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director at Random House Worlds, to explore storytelling, fandom, and Star Wars publishing all at once. From his childhood love of Return of the Jedi and I, Jedi to shepherding modern classics like The Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Mask of Fear) and the Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View anthologies, Tom shares his unique journey from fan to professional.

We dive deep into the role of a Star Wars book editor, the art of balancing canon with author creativity, and the behind-the-scenes development of the highly anticipated Star Wars Episoe III Revenge of the Sith deluxe edition with annotations by Matthew Stover. Plus, Tom reveals favorite minor characters, most underrated novels, and sneak peeks at upcoming titles like Reign of the Empire part II.

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Tom Hoeler is an editorial diriector at Random House Worlds, where he’s worked with authors like Timothy Zahn, Rebecca Roanhorse, Delilah S. Dawson, Cavan Scott, Christie Golden, and Madeleine Roux. Licensed properties he works on include Star Wars, Magic: The Gathering, and World of Warcraft. He lives in New York, where he collects board games, hosts elaborate Lord of the Rings movie marathons, perfects recipes, and manages two senior interns who happen to be cats. He cannot ride a bicycle.

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

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Josh Huffines (Producer) joins us to share what does Star Wars mean to him. A superfan with roots in rural Oklahoma, Josh has a lifelong love of the galaxy far, far away! Josh shares how A New Hope became his sick-day comfort movie, how The Last Jedi became his surprising favorite for its daring choices, and why John Williams' Star Wars score is the emotional soundtrack to his life. We chat about skipping school to see the premiere of The Phantom Menace, how he got Heir to the Empire from a book recycling plant, and why he believes Andor is peak sci-fi television! From lightsaber battles to old VHS tapes, from fan theories to Rogue One’s brilliance, Josh opens up about how Star Wars helped shape his identity and creative path.

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

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From A New Hope to Andor, Star Wars has always had a political statement to make. Author Dr. Chris Kemphsall (The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracies) join Elora & Dave to talk about his book The History and Politics of Star Wars and how real world politics affected the expanded universe as well as Disney canon. We talk about real world fascism, why fascist regimes love branding, the only thing fascist leaders are good at, how Princess Leia may view revolution versus evolution, the failures of the New Republic, and what can give us hope in our own world.

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I am a public historian and author who specialises both in transnational experiences of warfare and modern media representations of history; predominantly computer games and the Star Wars franchise.

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

Copyright 2025 David H.

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Elora and Dave talk about what Joey From Outpost 77's interview meant to them! Inspired by the story of his uncle being in the paint shop of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi, the Elora and Dave discuss practical special effects in the Original Trilogy and how they compare to the CGI effects of The Prequel Trilogy. And in How We Star Wars'd This Week we talk what moments from Return of the Jedi makes us stop what we're doing and pay attention to the screen as well as the trippy Force lore filled final story arc from season 6 of The Clone Wars!

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

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