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Book Wars Pod Episode 169 – Chernobyl in a box

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We’re continuing our discussion of The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott! Join us as we talk about galactic politics during the High Republic, tensions in Nihil leadership, and Stellan and Elzar being absolute knuckleheads.

For this book, our cause is The Prism Foundation . The Prism Foundation is dedicated to exploring critical issues that affect the Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ community and supporting innovative programs and individuals seeking solutions to those issues. We provide academic scholarships to non-traditional API LGBTQIA+ students and core funding to under-resourced and underrepresented local community organizations and projects.

For a list of black-owned bookstores to order from, now and always, click here.

You can subscribe to Audible and purchase audiobooks through our affiliate banner below. Any proceeds will be donated to one of the causes we’ve highlighted in our episodes.

 

To download this episode, click here.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for episode updates! Hosted by Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, Rana LaPine, and Miranda Eldon. Audio and production by Ashton Jefferson. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

Book Wars Pod, Episode 168: Sad Boy Padawans

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On this episode, we’re starting our discussion of The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott. What’s the state of the galaxy one year after the Great Disaster? How are the Jedi slowly transitioning into the Order we see in The Phantom Menace? What are the Nihil up to?! Also, we roast Elzar Mann.

Charity for Rising Storm (Pride + we missed AAPI month):Prism Foundation
https://theprismfoundation.org/The Prism Foundation is dedicated to exploring critical issues that affect the Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ community and supporting innovative programs and individuals seeking solutions to those issues. We provide academic scholarships to non-traditional API LGBTQIA+ students and core funding to under-resourced and underrepresented local community organizations and projects.

For a list of black-owned bookstores to order from, now and always, click here.

You can subscribe to Audible and purchase audiobooks through our affiliate banner below. Any proceeds will be donated to one of the causes we’ve highlighted in our episodes.

 

To download this episode, click here.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for episode updates! Hosted by Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, Rana LaPine, and Miranda Eldon. Audio and production by Kristen McDonell. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

Book Wars Pod, Episode 167: Famously Not Padmé’s Lover

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This week on Book Wars Pod, we conclude our coverage of Queen’s Hope with special guests @candaceisageek of The Geeky Waffle and @ashjeffys of Rogue Podron. We consider Padmé’s role as a leader of the rebellion, tie-ins with other canon (and non-canon) media, and handmaiden zodiacs.

For this book, we’re highlighting Transformations KC. Transformations KC is a trans people of color led organization focused on capacity building and leadership development among trans communities of color, particularly youth without traditional systems of support, in Missouri, Kansas, and the Ozark Mountain region in Northern Arkansas.

For a list of black-owned bookstores to order from, now and always, click here.

You can subscribe to Audible and purchase audiobooks through our affiliate banner below. Any proceeds will be donated to one of the causes we’ve highlighted in our episodes.

To download this episode, click here.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for episode updates! Hosted by Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, Rana LaPine, and Miranda Eldon. Audio and production by Kristen McDonell. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

Book Wars Pod, Episode 166: Spice girls and Palpatine

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Join us as we continue our discussion of Queen’s Hope by EK Johnston! This episode, we talk about Neimoidian prejudice, Anakin’s turn to the Dark Side, and the uncanny likeness between Kate and a certain bird mechanic.

For this book, we’re highlighting Transformations KC. Transformations KC is a trans people of color led organization focused on capacity building and leadership development among trans communities of color, particularly youth without traditional systems of support, in Missouri, Kansas, and the Ozark Mountain region in Northern Arkansas.

For a list of black-owned bookstores to order from, now and always, click here.

You can subscribe to Audible and purchase audiobooks through our affiliate banner below. Any proceeds will be donated to one of the causes we’ve highlighted in our episodes.

To download this episode, click here.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for episode updates! Hosted by Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, Rana LaPine, and Miranda Eldon. Audio and production by Kristen McDonell. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

Book Wars Pod, Episode 165: He’s a Bronx Raccoon

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We’re starting our read of Queen’s Hope by EK Johnston, the final book in her trilogy focusing on Padmé Amidala. This week, we discuss gender representation in Star Wars, seeing a new side to Padmé’s character, and what it must be like to be married to a rabid raccoon in human form.

For this book, we’re highlighting Transformations KC. Transformations KC is a trans people of color led organization focused on capacity building and leadership development among trans communities of color, particularly youth without traditional systems of support, in Missouri, Kansas, and the Ozark Mountain region in Northern Arkansas.

For a list of black-owned bookstores to order from, now and always, click here.

You can subscribe to Audible and purchase audiobooks through our affiliate banner below. Any proceeds will be donated to one of the causes we’ve highlighted in our episodes.

To download this episode, click here.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for episode updates! Hosted by Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, Rana LaPine, and Miranda Eldon. Audio and production by Kristen McDonell. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!