This Galactic Life: A Star Wars Story Podcast

Something to celebrate

Years of culture war divisions in the Star Wars fandom boiled over during the summer of 2024. The Acolyte brought in new fans, delighted many long-time fans, and became a target of an all-too familiar online hate campaign. The aftermath could be felt on the ground at Star Wars Celebration, where many fans voiced the one thing every rebellion is built on: hope… Photos and more at thisgalactic.life [https://www.thisgalactic.life/1-something-to-celebrate]. Credits Produced and hosted by Derrick Clements. Story support from Katie Kyle, Nik Harter, Lauren Hansen, and Public Radio NYC Radio Club. The matching shirt mentioned in the episode is by artist Lauren Moran [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmoran/]. Celebration footage from @sophs.stardust [https://instagram.com/sophs.stardust] and @sugaswtness.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/sugaswtness.bsky.social]. Follow This Galactic Life on Instagram @thisgalacticlife [https://www.instagram.com/thisgalacticlife].