Ahch-To Radio: A Star Wars Podcast
Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz (@ThatAldenDiaz) dives into the story & themes through creator interviews, Star Wars origin stories, fandom connections, narrative analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar (@Naquicious)! Join them as they revisit the adventures of The Ghost crew with deep dive discussions & behind-the-scenes segments. May the Force be with you!
Episodes
Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's episode, Alden is joined by author, digital writer, humorist, & friend of the show, Kelly Knox! Kelly returns for two funny reasons: First and foremost, to discuss her book, Star Wars: Dad Jokes. But she's also here to unpack the overall comedy of Star Wars. We explore the process of writing the jokes, building off of social media, and bringing comedy into our everyday lives...
Welcome everyone to a brand new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, Alden is joined by the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Stargrl Magazine, Isabella Kaloyan! You might also know her as Isabella Amidala, and as one half of Punch It Chewie Press. We had a great time discussing Isabella's personal history, her Star Wars fandom, the creation of the magazine, existing in the social media age, the DIY spirit, and so much more. It'...
Welcome everyone to a special episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, Alden is talking to one of the creative minds behind AHSOKA: It's the show's Director of Photography, Quyen Tran! Q dives into her personal history, turning tragedy into motivation, finding her style & voice, designing iconic Star Wars scenes, and SO much more. It's a packed episode that reminds us all to follow our paths & chase every passion. Be su...
Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! It's been a while! If you're new to the show, we're glad to have you! And if you're returning, thanks for rejoining us. In today's new episode, Alden is joined by author, screenwriter, journalist, director, & host, Marc Bernardin! Marc joins the show to discuss his fandom journey, his careers as both journalist AND writer, and his experience writing 'Star Wars: Mace Wind...
*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.*
Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by author, digital writer, crafter, & friend of the show, Kelly Knox! Kelly returns to discuss her new release from Insight Editions, Star Wars: 125 Conve...
*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.*
Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by author, comic book writer, & Star Wars fan favorite, Delilah S. Dawson! Delilah joins the show to discuss her new book, Star Wars: Inquisitor - Rise of...
*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.*
Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by podcast host, producer, & friend of the show, Jarod Baughman-Stubbs! Jarod joins the show to help answer some questions that YOU, our audience, submit...
Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, we're presenting a collaboration with Eli from the In a Galaxy podcast. Alden & Eli are discussing the ins & outs of Star Wars fandom discourse. The good, the bad, and the weird in between. How do we find balance? How do we engage with nuance? And how do we maintain a personal relationship that leads with love? It's an ongoing conversation we all need to hav...
Welcome to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, we return to the world of STAR WARS VISIONS with one of the directors from Volume 2 of the series: Lucasfilm's LeAndre Thomas! LeAndre is joining the show to talk about directing Lucasfilm's collaboration with D'ART Shtajio, "The Pit." This conversation unpacks so much of the creative process, from the inception of LeAndre's core idea, to the deeper symboli...
Welcome everyone to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, we return to the world of STAR WARS VISIONS with one of the directors from Volume 2 of the series: Julien Chheng from Studio La Cachette! Julien is joining the show to talk about his work on the French entry in the Visions catalogue, "The Spy Dancer." This conversation unpacks so much in terms of the storytelling process, from creative, real world, & personal ...
Welcome to a special episode of Ahch-To Radio, presenting the Star Wars Visions Vol. 2 "SITH" roundtable! We were lucky enough to join several other podcasts in a conversation with director Rodrigo Blaas. It's a great listen for anyone that enjoys understanding the creative processes of filmmaking & animation, from the design level, to the character level, and beyond. Culture, themes, and so much more! We hope you...
Welcome to the final installment of The Mandalorian Diaries for Season 3 on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for the continued adventures of our favorite father & son, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring the SEASON 3 FINALE - Rick Famuyiwa's "Chapter 24: The Return." How does this episode show Din Djarin, Grogu, & Bo-Katan defining the identity of the future? What does Gideon's heinous...
Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring the penultimate episode of the season - Rick Famuyiwa's "Chapter 23: The Spies." How does this installment begin to solidify the ongoing theme of finding a new "way?" How does Grogu represent a future of growth, synthesis...
Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Bryce Dallas Howard's "Chapter 22: Guns For Hire." How does this episode embrace the pulpy, political metaphors of Star Wars? How do Din & Bo-Katan face their complex origins AND their greatest potential? And what are Favreau &...
Welcome everyone to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, we return to The High Republic era with one of the new luminous authors: Dr. Lydia Kang! We're exploring Lydia's creative process, her career journey, and her experience writing 'The High Republic: Cataclysm.' Lydia is an absolutely wonderful author, and it was a joy to pick her brain about character development, genre fiction, her Star Wars sensibilities, a...
Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Peter Ramsey's "Chapter 21: The Pirate." How does this installment unpack the core ideas of change, community, & togetherness? How does the character of Greef Karga represent our better potential & our warmest instincts? An...
Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Carl Weathers's "Chapter 20: The Foundling." How does this episode dive into essential ideas of parenthood, guardianship, & solidarity? How are Din, Bo-Katan, The Armorer, and Kelleran Beq all connected through their relationsh...
Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Lee Isaac Chung's "Chapter 19: The Convert." How does this installment explore the dynamics of power, and those who'd attempt to wield it? What elements of Pershing's story speak to the themes of fear, desperation, & co...
Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Rachel Morrison's "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore." How does this story teach us to look for the true value in all things? What aspects of Bo-Katan's arc emphasize ideas of identity, belief, & new beginnings? And how has Grogu reached whole ...
Welcome to The Mandalorian Diaries here on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're kicking things off with Rick Famuyiwa's "Chapter 17: The Apostate." How does this episode emphasize the themes of growth & change? What elements does the show employ to double down on its pulp identity? And how do the characters both parallel each other A...
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