Inside Scum & Villainy: JC Reifenberg on Fandom, Star Wars, and Building a Geek Mecca

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Around the Galaxy

Pete Fletzer

398 episodes

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Around the Galaxy with hosts Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke share in-depth interviews with the people behind the fandom. The stream also features Podcast of the Whills, the podcast that treats Star Wars like a sacred text and audio from the weekly topic-driven talk show, ATGLive, running every Thursday night LIVE on our YouTube and Facebook pages.

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Inside Scum & Villainy: JC Reifenberg on Fandom, Star Wars, and Building a Geek Mecca

Around the Galaxy

1 hour 8 minutes

2 months ago

Inside Scum & Villainy: JC Reifenberg on Fandom, Star Wars, and Building a Geek Mecca

This week on Around the Galaxy, Pete and Nick welcome filmmaker and pop-culture storyteller J.C. Reifenberg, the creative mind behind Hollywood’s legendary Scum & Villainy Cantina. What began as a Star Wars–themed pop-up bar has become a full-time geek paradise in the heart of Los Angeles, and JC takes us inside the fandom magic that keeps it thriving.
We dive into:
✨ JC’s personal Star Wars fandom and what it was like living through the long gap between the Original Trilogy and the Prequels.
🍻 The origins of Scum & Villainy Cantina, how a pop-up became a permanent destination, and the unforgettable cosplay events and fan gatherings it has hosted.
🌍 The bar’s role as a global fan hub, keeping the spirit of Star Wars alive—even through challenges like the pandemic. Plus, in this week’s Star Wars news roundup:
💥 Gina Carano settles her lawsuit with Lucasfilm and Disney.
🌌 Rumors swirl of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s return in Ahsoka.
🎬 The truth about Finn’s arc in the sequel trilogy.
🛡️ New updates about Din Djarin’s future in The Mandalorian.

Whether you’re planning your first visit to the Scum & Villainy Cantina, reliving your Star Wars fandom journey, or staying current on the latest Disney and Lucasfilm news, this episode brings together behind-the-scenes stories, fan culture insights, and all the galaxy-shaking headlines. 📍 Visit Scum & Villainy Cantina → https://scumandvillainycantina.com

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