60 acast.com Heroes of the Galaxy https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy en Millicent Thomas Film,Women in Film,Star Wars,Movies Millicent Thomas A podcast celebration of the women of Star Wars In this limited series we're looking to celebrate the women of the Star Wars universe. Each episode your host (@MillicentOnFilm) and a featured guest will discuss a female character from the sprawling galaxy, exploring their story and legacy.


Follow @GalaxyHeroesPod on Twitter to stay up to date and have your say in each episode!

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]]> In this limited series we're looking to celebrate the women of the Star Wars universe. Each episode your host (@MillicentOnFilm) and a featured guest will discuss a female character from the sprawling galaxy, exploring their story and legacy.


Follow @GalaxyHeroesPod on Twitter to stay up to date and have your say in each episode!

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]]> false Millicent Thomas millicentmathomas@gmail.com 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c heroes-of-the-galaxy episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c/1587991701664-7151e2ebcedff96f7bb06559ae1cc694.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy Heroes of the Galaxy Looking For Leia: Annalise Ophelian Looking For Leia: Annalise Ophelian Sun, 13 Dec 2020 19:42:37 GMT 51:30 5fd65c9b129ceb5217345700 false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/looking-for-leia-annalise-ophelian 5fd65c9b129ceb5217345700 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c looking-for-leia-annalise-ophelian full Welcome back to Heroes Of The Galaxy! In this final episode of our first season, Millicent is joined by filmmaker Annalise Ophelain, director of the docu-series Looking for Leia.


In this episode we talk about Annalise's approach to the series, her relationship to Star Wars, and how marginalised voices are carving out their own spaces within fandom.


This is the final episode of Heroes Of The Galaxy in its current form, as we're getting a little bit of a makeover in 2021 and we can't wait to share it with you – make sure to follow us on Twitter and keep you eyes peeled! Thank you for listening and supporting this year.



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]]> Welcome back to Heroes Of The Galaxy! In this final episode of our first season, Millicent is joined by filmmaker Annalise Ophelain, director of the docu-series Looking for Leia.


In this episode we talk about Annalise's approach to the series, her relationship to Star Wars, and how marginalised voices are carving out their own spaces within fandom.


This is the final episode of Heroes Of The Galaxy in its current form, as we're getting a little bit of a makeover in 2021 and we can't wait to share it with you – make sure to follow us on Twitter and keep you eyes peeled! Thank you for listening and supporting this year.



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]]> The Women of Jedi: Fallen Order (With Alani Vargas) The Women of Jedi: Fallen Order (With Alani Vargas) Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:01:22 GMT 54:41 5f8c4ef160d1576cdeb5adc0 false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/jedi-fallen-order-with-alani-vargas 5f8c4ef160d1576cdeb5adc0 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c jedi-fallen-order-with-alani-vargas full Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Alani Vargas to discuss the women of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.


Alani is a writer and critic for Showbiz Cheat Sheet, The AV Club, and more. In this episode, we explore Trilla, Merrin, Cere, a Jedi's relationship to the force, and our thoughts on the direction of the game.



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]]> Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Alani Vargas to discuss the women of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.


Alani is a writer and critic for Showbiz Cheat Sheet, The AV Club, and more. In this episode, we explore Trilla, Merrin, Cere, a Jedi's relationship to the force, and our thoughts on the direction of the game.



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]]> Admiral Holdo: What Makes a Leader (With Alyssa Mercante) Admiral Holdo: What Makes a Leader (With Alyssa Mercante) Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:48:31 GMT 49:36 5f29d4678d124c484721db1d false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/admiral-holds-what-makes-a-leader-with-alyssa-mercante 5f29d4678d124c484721db1d 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c admiral-holds-what-makes-a-leader-with-alyssa-mercante full Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Alyssa Mercante to discuss Admiral Holdo.


Alyssa is a writer and critic for GamesRadar and has written extensively on Star Wars including episode reviews of the recent Clone Wars finale. On this episode, we explore Admiral Holdo, The Last Jedi, and what makes a leader in Star Wars.


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]]> Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Alyssa Mercante to discuss Admiral Holdo.


Alyssa is a writer and critic for GamesRadar and has written extensively on Star Wars including episode reviews of the recent Clone Wars finale. On this episode, we explore Admiral Holdo, The Last Jedi, and what makes a leader in Star Wars.


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]]> Jyn Erso: How Rebellions are Built (With Becca Harrison) Jyn Erso: How Rebellions are Built (With Becca Harrison) Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:32:11 GMT 1:06:47 5efa07ea32dc5a695db5ccae false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/jyn-erso 5efa07ea32dc5a695db5ccae 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c jyn-erso full Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Becca Harrison to discuss Jyn Erso.


Becca is a film historian and author of two Star Wars-related books, including the upcoming BFI Classics: The Empire Strikes Back, She has also written extensively on Star Wars and its relationship with class, race, and gender. On this episode, we explore Rogue One, Jyn Erso, and different ways of reading Star Wars with film theory.


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]]> Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Becca Harrison to discuss Jyn Erso.


Becca is a film historian and author of two Star Wars-related books, including the upcoming BFI Classics: The Empire Strikes Back, She has also written extensively on Star Wars and its relationship with class, race, and gender. On this episode, we explore Rogue One, Jyn Erso, and different ways of reading Star Wars with film theory.


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]]> Your Focus Determines Your Reality (With Amy Ratcliffe) Your Focus Determines Your Reality (With Amy Ratcliffe) Sun, 24 May 2020 14:57:33 GMT 49:21 5eca8b5d02746e11e1408e54 false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/amy-ratcliffe 5eca8b5d02746e11e1408e54 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c amy-ratcliffe bonus Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by the wonderful Amy Ratcliffe.


Amy is a journalist, writer, and Managing Editor at Nerdist. Alongside contributions to StarWars.com and hosting panels at Star Wars Celebration among others, Amy also wrote Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy; making her the perfect guest for this bonus episode!


Listen as she and your host, Millicent, talk candidly about being a woman in fandom, feeling connected to characters through personal trials, and Amy's favourite Star Wars novels.


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]]> Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by the wonderful Amy Ratcliffe.


Amy is a journalist, writer, and Managing Editor at Nerdist. Alongside contributions to StarWars.com and hosting panels at Star Wars Celebration among others, Amy also wrote Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy; making her the perfect guest for this bonus episode!


Listen as she and your host, Millicent, talk candidly about being a woman in fandom, feeling connected to characters through personal trials, and Amy's favourite Star Wars novels.


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]]> Rose Tico: Saving What We Love (With Kaila Spencer) Rose Tico: Saving What We Love (With Kaila Spencer) Sun, 17 May 2020 17:31:08 GMT 37:49 5ec174dc7b9d6144eef6f6d2 false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/rose-tico-with-kaila-spencer 5ec174dc7b9d6144eef6f6d2 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c rose-tico-with-kaila-spencer full Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Kaila Spencer to discuss Rose Tico.


Kaila is a writer at DisInsider and co-creator and host of the podcast She–3PO. On this episode, she talks candidly about her experience as a young Asian woman looking for representation onscreen, her relationship with fandom and shipping, and what makes Rose a fearless leader.



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]]> Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Kaila Spencer to discuss Rose Tico.


Kaila is a writer at DisInsider and co-creator and host of the podcast She–3PO. On this episode, she talks candidly about her experience as a young Asian woman looking for representation onscreen, her relationship with fandom and shipping, and what makes Rose a fearless leader.



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]]> Rey Skywalker: Destiny on Purpose (With Kesha Debickii) Rey Skywalker: Destiny on Purpose (With Kesha Debickii) Sun, 10 May 2020 18:32:45 GMT 27:07 5eb84823189fe95a418612ee false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/rey-skywalker 5eb84823189fe95a418612ee 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c rey-skywalker full Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Kesha Debickii to discuss Rey Nobody / Skywalker / Palpatine.. whatever you like to call her! Kesha wrote her college thesis on Rey, The Last Jedi, and existentialism and has some brilliant thoughts when it comes to the young scavenger at the centre of the sequel trilogy.




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]]> Welcome back to Heroes of the Galaxy! This time I am joined by Kesha Debickii to discuss Rey Nobody / Skywalker / Palpatine.. whatever you like to call her! Kesha wrote her college thesis on Rey, The Last Jedi, and existentialism and has some brilliant thoughts when it comes to the young scavenger at the centre of the sequel trilogy.




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]]> Leia Organa: A Beacon of Hope (with Clarisse Loughrey) Leia Organa: A Beacon of Hope (with Clarisse Loughrey) Sun, 03 May 2020 15:17:18 GMT 37:48 5eaed85671bbcb004517e5ee false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/leia-organa-with-clarisse-loughrey 5eaed85671bbcb004517e5ee 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c leia-organa-with-clarisse-loughrey full Happy Star Wars Day and May the 4th be with you! In our very first episode, I am joined by Clarisse Loughrey to talk all things Leia Organa. Clarisse is Chief Film Critic at The Independent and has written for Little White Lies and BAFTA among others.



Read Clarisse's interview with LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy here.

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]]> Happy Star Wars Day and May the 4th be with you! In our very first episode, I am joined by Clarisse Loughrey to talk all things Leia Organa. Clarisse is Chief Film Critic at The Independent and has written for Little White Lies and BAFTA among others.



Read Clarisse's interview with LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy here.

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]]> An Introduction An Introduction Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:34:20 GMT 1:08 5ea6fb7cfeeb9a152eec0f86 false https://shows.acast.com/heroes-of-the-galaxy/episodes/an-introduction 5ea6fb7cfeeb9a152eec0f86 5e9f5a53a7d8725a107a412c an-introduction Just saying hello! full Just saying hello and giving you an idea of what to expect! This short episode also allows us to add the podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc.


Be sure to tune in next week for our very first episode and follow us on Twitter @GalaxyHeroesPod

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]]> Just saying hello and giving you an idea of what to expect! This short episode also allows us to add the podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc.


Be sure to tune in next week for our very first episode and follow us on Twitter @GalaxyHeroesPod

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