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Into A Larger World

Kara DJ

60 episodes

4 weeks ago

Kara is so happy to be joined today by Charlotte and Caitlin from Skytalkers! They discuss the origin of their Star Wars fandom and their amazing podcast, and look back over the years since they started. Reflections on the sequel trilogy era, the joy of speculation, and hopes for the future of our fandom are also covered in this great convo. Listen today and be sure to head over to the Skytalkers podcast feed to catch up with all of their amazing episodes! You can find everything Skytalkers i...

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Kara is so happy to be joined today by Charlotte and Caitlin from Skytalkers! They discuss the origin of their Star Wars fandom and their amazing podcast, and look back over the years since they started. Reflections on the sequel trilogy era, the joy of speculation, and hopes for the future of our fandom are also covered in this great convo. Listen today and be sure to head over to the Skytalkers podcast feed to catch up with all of their amazing episodes! You can find everything Skytalkers i...

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Episodes (20/60)

Into A Larger World

Episode 049 - Legends Expo

The expanded universe, also known as Legends, is something unique to the Star Wars fandom, featuring a wide array of books and comics created by countless authors and artists. These stories are much beloved, and the Legends fandom will be gathering in Burbank this September along with authors that helped bring the stories to life. Today, Kara is joined by Katherine, the executive director of Legends Expo. They discuss all the details of the upcoming event, which will benefit The Book Truck, a...

1 week ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Episode 048 - Scott Chernoff

Today, Kara is so excited to be joined by Scott Chernoff! During his time with Star Wars Insider, Scott interviewed countless Star Wars personalities and experienced the late 90s fandom madness firsthand, from the special editions premiere to the set of Attack of the Clones. Scott was the host of Stage B at Celebration I in Denver, also hosting panels at CII and CIV. With all of these amazing experiences plus his own Star Wars story, this is an interview that will definitely have a part two i...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 52 minutes

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Episode 047 - Halcyon Daze

Did you know there’s a group of fans producing a documentary all about the experience of the Galactic Starcruiser? Halcyon Daze will give an in-depth look at the experience, what made it special, and how it will be remembered. Says their website, “The beauty, power, and artistry of the Starcruiser deserves to be immortalized, and shared with a larger audience.” Listen today to learn all about it! Donate to the Kickstarter here, follow the team on Instagram, and check out their site (https:/...

3 weeks ago

53 minutes

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Episode 046 - Chris Trevas

Another one of Star Wars Celebration's most beloved institutions is the Art Show. It started in 2002, with exclusive prints starting in 2005, and today's guest has been there for almost every single one. Artist Chris Trevas has a long history with Star Wars beyond just Celebration, and today he tells Kara all about it! Learn what about the galaxy far, far away inspires Chris, how the Celebration art show has changed over the years, Chris's experiences working on classic sourcebooks, and much ...

1 month ago

1 hour 40 minutes

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Episode 045 - Shane Turgeon

Over on the Celebration Database, we're honoring the 20th anniversary of Celebration III, a pivotal moment in the history of the event. C3 is remembered for the appearance by George Lucas and the hype for Revenge of the Sith, but it was also the first Celebration to have a Tattoo Track, which is now a beloved part of the convention! At the helm of that first event (and most of them since) was Shane Turgeon, collector, photographer, and author of The Force in the Flesh Volumes 1 and 2. Kara ha...

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Episode 044 - Justin Sonfield

One of the most unique and iconic parts of the Star Wars fan community is the costuming groups. Kara is joined today by Justin Sonfield, Legion Commanding Officer of the 501st. He answers all of Kara's nagging questions about the 501st Legion and all the intricacies of the group, as well as talking about his own Star Wars fandom and cosplay journey. Justin has a wealth of Star Wars knowledge and passion. Listen along and get inspired! Find Justin on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sonfie...

1 month ago

1 hour 57 minutes

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Episode 043 - Dustin & Nik

In this episode, Kara is joined by Dustin & Nik from the Cherry Bombs podcast! The two of them were friends back in the prequel days, working at the same video store, and in the lead up to Phantom Menace they took a road trip with some other friends to Celebration I! Kara had a ton of questions, as you might assume, and they discuss their Celebration experience plus the lead up to Episode I, what happened after, and where their fandom lies today! When the Celebration chat starts, head to ...

2 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

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Episode 042 - Ashton Sharrett

Today, Kara is joined by Ashton Sharrett to talk all about the fandom of Star Wars music. From the easter eggs hidden in the different tracks that we love dissect, to all of the different composers who have touched the Star Wars galaxy over the years, there was a lot to cover and Ashton was the perfect guest to talk about it all! Find Ashton on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashtonsharrett) to see all of his breakdowns and listen to the Space Opera Music Podcast featuring Ashton & T...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Episode 41 - Tori Fox

In this episode, Kara is joined by the amazing Tori Fox! Tori is a lover of Star Wars creatures and a brilliantly talented artist and creator, known for Creature Cartel and her amazing cosplays and character-inspired creations. They dig in to all the details, plus bits about the golden age of Star Wars Weekends, the love of Boba Fett, and much more.Find Tori on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/the.mandatorian) and listen to her & Savanna on The Dorky Diva Show (https://open.spotify.co...

3 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Episode 040 - 2024: The Year in Fandom

Kara welcomes Jon Pataky to the show to recap the year in Star Wars fandom and look ahead to 2025!Find Jon's podcast here (https://linktr.ee/b1n1pod) and be sure to follow along on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/b1n1pod/)Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldproject?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA==Support the project and Kara's zine on PatreonIf you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to intoalargerworldproject@gmail.com

4 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

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Episode 039 - The Holiday Special & Fans feat. Nick Tierce

The Star Wars Holiday Special is now infamous in the world of pop culture. Since the broadcast premiere in 1978, it's been mythologized, maligned, and has come full circle to be celebrated as an important piece of Star Wars history. Joined by friend of the podcast Nick Tierce, Kara dives into the relationship between fans and this iconic piece of media. What were the fanzines saying when it first premiered? How did fans find a copy in the 80s or 90s? How has the special resurfaced and grown e...

5 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

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Episode 038 - Jacopo Collects

Two of the constant themes of this podcast are community and friendship. Star Wars and the fandom surrounding it connects people from all walks of life and every corner of the globe. There's something special about making friends with people you never would have met without a galaxy far, far away. Today Kara is joined by one of those friends, Jacopo! A Star Wars fan and collector from Italy, Kara asks all about Jacopo's fandom from the very start, what it's like to be an international fan, vo...

6 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Episode 037 - Stax Rebo

Kara is joined today by Stef aka @staxrebo - fan artist, cosplayer, and cohost of the podcast Rise of the Glup Shitto! They talk all about the love of Star Wars creatures, plus what inspires fan creations, the wonders of Batuu, and much more.Be sure to follow Stef on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/staxrebo) and check out Rise of the Glup Shitto (https://open.spotify.com/show/2EBLfZQnJNBAs6aK6yBEDY?si=rmfiZOLnTnuo-E5da0S5Hg)Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at http...

6 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Episode 036 - Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Today Kara is honored and excited to be joined by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee! Star of both stage and screen, Paul was a lifelong Star Wars fan and even built some of his own costumes before destiny put him at the helm of a New Republic X-Wing. Kara asks Paul about his Star Wars fandom, his acting career, and what it was like to join the galaxy far, far away as Carson Teva. Paul also talks about the importance of representation on screen and in fandom, building his first Star Wars costumes, and more!F...

8 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Q&A WITH KARA DJ - Fan History, Research, Celebration, and more!

In this episode, Kara is answering a bunch of questions sent in by listeners! She covers everything from favorite Celebration memories, the weirdest things she's found while researching, how she keeps her sources organized, the current state of her research, and much more. Listen in for a peek behind the scenes! And stay tuned next week for a VERY special episode of Into A Larger World! Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram at https://instagram.com/intoalargerworldpro...

9 months ago

33 minutes

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Episode 035 - Dennis Przywara & "Starwoids"

Twenty five years ago, Episode I was on the way and the hype was unreal. Did you know there's a documentary that captures it all? Today Kara is joined by filmmaker Dennis Przywara, director of the legendary Star Wars fandom documentary "Starwoids". From chronicling the trials and tribulations of fans spending over forty days in line to being inside a Toys R Us at midnight for the toy release and having some of the only surviving footage of Star Wars Celebration 1, Dennis had some amazing Star...

9 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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Episode 034 - Mark Newbold

Today Kara's talking with Mark Newbold, a Star Wars fan with a truly amazing resume. From contributing to the official Star Wars website and Star Wars Insider to creating the news site "Fantha Tracks", Mark has so many great stories about his time in the fandom. The discussion covers early Star Wars internet, UK fandom, visiting filming sites, and so much more!Find Fantha Tracks and follow all of their social media on their website (https://www.fanthatracks.com/)

10 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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Episode 033 - Holly Swinyard: A History of Fans and Fandom

Today Kara is chatting with Holly Swinyard, the author of "A History of Fans and Fandom". The book digs into all areas of fandom, including Star Wars, and Kara asks Holly all about their own connection to the galaxy far, far away. Cosplay, fan community, and more are all up for discussion! Listen today and check out Holly's book and all of their work at www.hollyswinyard.com!You can also follow Holly on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lilistprince)Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podc...

10 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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Episode 032 - Eric Clayton & Spirituality in Star Wars

Today Kara is joined by longtime Star Wars fan and author Eric Clayton. In his book "My Life With the Jedi", he talks about the spirituality found in Star Wars, and how to apply it to your everyday life. Kara was excited to talk to him about his experiences, how he bridges the gap between his spiritual teachings and his love of the franchise, and more.Check out Eric's website here (https://ericclaytonwrites.com/) and find his book "My Life With the Jedi" wherever books are sold!Follow along w...

10 months ago

51 minutes

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Episode 031 - Cosplay & Bad Batch Fandom with Deena

Today Kara is joined by the wonderful Deena, cosplayer and Star Wars fan, to discuss their own fandom story and one specific group of beloved clones...The Bad Batch. As the show has wrapped up after it's third season, the Bad Batch fandom has reached new heights. Through fan art and fan fiction, there has been an undeniable emotional connection. Deena gives their thoughts on why we love Clone Force 99 so much, as well as telling Kara about their cosplay ventures and the intricacies of cosplay...

11 months ago

52 minutes