We've known Mars, one of the founding members of the Droidsmiths Union, for the past couple of years as an avid Star Wars cosplayer and Galactic Starcruiser superfan. In this episode, Mars introduces us to Randi, one of the group's East Coast admins and their "unofficially official" HR Manager. The Droidsmiths Union recently achieved something incredible—official recognition from Lucasfilm as an acknowledged costuming group. Mars and Randi share the story of how this milestone came to be, what it means for the community, and the exciting opportunities ahead for current and future droidsmiths.

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Theme Music ("Digital Discourse") by Yellow Barrel

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Many thanks to listener Joshua for this brilliant episode idea - what was the Halcyon like for non-humans? We immediately thought of Twi'leks, thanks to our own Captain Ma’Li Ficent. As one of Star Wars' most beloved alien species, Twi'leks brought unique magic to the Galactic Starcruiser experience. We tracked down three renowned Twi'lek cosplayers who sailed the Halcyon in full cosplay, and their stories are extraordinary. From surprising cast member interactions to behind-the-scenes moments you won't believe, discover how becoming a Twi'lek transformed their voyage into something truly special.

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Welcome back to the second installment of our captivating conversation with Kara DJ, publisher of the acclaimed Star Wars fanzine "Into a Larger World" and host of the podcast of the same name.

In this episode, we transport you to the bustling halls of Star Wars Celebration Japan, exploring the event's highlights and unpacking Disney's latest revelations about the future of the galaxy far, far away. Join us as we analyze the announcements that have fans buzzing with excitement about that galaxy so far, far away.

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