Lattes With Leia

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Getting to the Sith of It Jul 10, 2019

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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 order, and which Sith follow their guidelines most closely.

The Life of Qui-Gon Jinn May 19, 2019

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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 he bends the rules. This includes some spoilers for Claudia Gray's Master & Apprentice.

Lattes with Leia #38 - The Darth Maul of It All Apr 05, 2019

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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 Lattes with Leia, we look at his story, how he changed over the years, and whether he found peace.

Lattes with Leia #37 - Friendships in Star Wars Mar 12, 2019

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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 show:
Star Wars pins by King Pins
Swarovski x Star Wars collection: Darth Vader and Darth Vader's helmet
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Lattes with Leia #36: Self Care and Star Wars Jan 22, 2019

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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 Leia, which characters are examples for mindfulness, and how our listeners practice self-care with the galaxy far, far away. Stuff we mention on the show: Musterbrand's Sith Lady Hooded Coat Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston, out March 5 Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc How do you combine Star Wars and self-care? Let us know! Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Also, subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

Lattes with Leia #35: The Best of Star Wars in 2018 Dec 29, 2018

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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 collection Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc What are your Star Wars highlights of 2018? What moments mean the most to you? Let us know! Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

Lattes with Leia #34: The Impact of Toxicity Nov 23, 2018

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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 more. Stuff we mention on the show: Loungefly's The Phantom Menace design Kelly Marie Tran's comments about online harassment Washington Post's research project on “Who Hates Star Wars?” Rally for Rose at San Diego Comic-Con Domhnall Gleeson's comments R2-DTX drink 1 serving Equal parts warm apple cider and room temp ginger ale Splash of fresh lemon juice Optional: 1oz Irish whiskey Stir to mix. Add a fresh slice of lemon or cinnamon stick as garnish. Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Consider the concepts and what you can do to support other fans. How do we reinforce toxic fandom? In what ways can we dismantle it? Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

Lattes with Leia #33: Fear and Star Wars Oct 30, 2018

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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 fear healthy? We also discuss scenes in Star Wars that scared us and why. Stuff we mention on the show: Tervis tumblers Leia Day at The Perky Nerd Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc What scenes in Star Wars do you find frightening? How have you transformed your fears? Get in touch with us! Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

Lattes with Leia #32: Today We Learned Oct 03, 2018

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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 into making the wampa's scream, how popular Darth Vader's mask was as a costume accessory in the late '70s, concept art of an Anakin Force ghost in The Force Awakens, and more. Stuff we mention on the show: 800 Pound Productions – website and Instagram Disney Parks' Halloween droid Today I Learned subreddit Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc What are some of your favorite behind-the-scenes tidbits you've learned about Star Wars? Share them with us! Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

Lattes with Leia #31: Star Wars and Parasocial Relationships Aug 27, 2018

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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 they are, factors related to the strength of parasocial relationships, the dark side of such connections, and more. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Leggings by Terez Lantern Pins (specifically the empress pins) TedX Talk on Parasocial Relationships Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Share your thoughts about PSR with us! If you feel like telling us which characters you're attached to and how you responded to the questions at the end of the episode, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

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