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Lattes with Leia is the place to come to discuss all things Star Wars with hosts Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Amy Ratcliffe. Join us for in-depth analyses, fandom enthusiasm, and more in a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.
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Star Wars, after all, is about dismantling oppression. But where do BIPOC fans fit in the SW narrative? As Latinx and Black female fans, how do we center ourselves in this story? We discuss our passionate but tense relationship with the fandom and fiction. We also discuss how we can map our identities onto ones that are central to the story, even i…
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Darth Maul. The villain introduced in The Phantom Menace has a story that stretches over years from that film, to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, to Star Wars Rebels, to comics, to Solo: A Star Wars Story. In the latest Lattes with Leia, we look at his story, how he changed over the years, and whether he found peace.…
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Han Solo and Chewbacca. Finn and Rey. Friendships play an important role in Star Wars. On the newest Lattes with Leia, we discuss how friendship factors into the story and our favorite buddies in the galaxy. Stuff we mention on the show: Star Wars pins by King Pins Swarovski x Star Wars collection: Darth Vader and Darth Vader's helmet Follow Amy on…
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You may hear the term self-care used frequently, but what does it actually mean? How can it be paired with a fandom such as Star Wars? We discuss how self-care and Star Wars can overlap on the newest Lattes with Leia, which characters are examples for mindfulness, and how our listeners practice self-care with the galaxy far, far away. Stuff we ment…
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2018 is over. We look back at the year in terms of Star Wars and discuss our favorite releases, announcements, and meaningful moments. Stuff we mention on the show: Star Wars Icons: Han Solo Her Universe lightsaber lip collection Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc What are your Star Wars highlights of 2018? …
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What are the effects of negativity and toxicity in fandom? How can we support each other and be good allies? We dive into the topic on the newest Lattes with Leia and look at studies, Kelly Marie Tran's essay, and more. Stuff we mention on the show: Loungefly's The Phantom Menace design Kelly Marie Tran's comments about online harassment Washington…
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It's October, and it's a time for all things spooky. Since we have Halloween on our minds, this month's Lattes with Leia is about fear in Star Wars. Was Yoda right about fear leading to anger, hate, and suffering? Is fear healthy? We also discuss scenes in Star Wars that scared us and why. Stuff we mention on the show: Tervis tumblers Leia Day at T…
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The making of Star Wars is sometimes just as interesting as the films themselves. On the newest Lattes with Leia, we dive into a stack of Star Wars books and share random information we learn about things like what went into making the wampa's scream, how popular Darth Vader's mask was as a costume accessory in the late '70s, concept art of an Anak…
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Do you feel like you have a bond to a fictional character? Have you ever wondered if that one-sided connection has been studied? It has. On the newest episode of Lattes with Leia, Andrea leads a discussion on parasocial relationships: what they are, factors related to the strength of parasocial relationships, the dark side of such connections, and …
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Solo: A Star Wars Story came out recently, and in the latest Lattes with Leia, we discuss our general impressions of the movie, break down different characters, and touch on what did and did not work for us. We also talk about some new Star Wars reference books we're excited about. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Solo: A Star Wars Story: …
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Ewoks. Love them? Dislike them? Want to be best friends with Peekpa from Last Shot? In the latest episode of Lattes with Leia, we focus on the furry residents on Endor's moon. We discuss our feelings about Ewoks, what they represent in the story, and if Last Shot's Peekpa changed Andrea's perspective on them. We also touch on General Hux paper doll…
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Solo: A Star Wars Story is about a month away, so in the latest episode of Lattes with Leia, we turn our attention to the scoundrel, smuggler, and rebel hero Han Solo. We talk about his attitude on life, how he's changed since we first met him in A New Hope, and his insecurities. We also discuss Last Shot (no spoilers) and Fake Wedge. Some of the s…
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It's hard to believe Star Wars Rebels is over. In the newest episode of Lattes of Leia, we discuss our thoughts on season four of the series and how the characters developed. We touch on themes and moments we liked best and whether the series finale was satisfying. We also discuss The Last Jedi home video release special features, like the document…
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Inspired by Black Panther, we talk about diversity, visibility, and representation in Star Wars on the latest Lattes with Leia. It's not limited to gender and race but many other levels. What do we connect with? Why are these topics important in front of and behind the camera? Dive in and discuss with us. ------------------------------------ Click …
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In The Force Awakens, Maz Kanata talked about there only being one fight: the fight against the dark side. How did The Last Jedi change that? Did it change anything? In the latest Lattes with Leia, we discuss the state of good and evil in the galaxy after the film, as well as how we categorize characters' actions as good or evil. We also talk about…
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As all of you know, The Last Jedi is here. After a long wait, we've seen Episode VIII and we have so many thoughts. We begin to break down the film in our latest episode, including some discussion about Kylo Ren and Rey and what we learned about both of them and our favorites. This is only the beginning of our episodes on The Last Jedi, so if you h…
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What does it mean to be a Force-wielder that isn't a Jedi or a Sith? In the 23rd episode of Lattes with Leia, we talk about the middle path and why it can be good to draw upon both the light and dark sides of the Force. We dig into what being on that path means for someone's identity and why “Gray Jedi” isn't a thing. Some of the stuff we mention o…
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The end of another month means it's time for another Lattes with Leia! For our 22nd episode, we're joined by special guest Jenn Fujikawa, Star Wars baker and cook extraordinaire, to talk about making recipes as an expression of your fandom. We discuss blue milk, From a Certain Point of View, the Battlefront II beta, and more. Our Inferno Squad epis…
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It's time for episode 21 of Lattes with Leia! We discuss the Forces of Destiny animated shorts and why seeing examples of everyday heroism is so important. We also talk about the new Darth Vader comic, Sphero's BB-9E, and Force Friday. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Forces of Destiny Forces of Destiny inspired stop motion by a 10-year-ol…
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Episode 20 of Lattes with Leia has arrived, and this month, we're all about Battlefront II: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden. The book is set before the events of the upcoming video game, and we talk about the Empire, Iden Versio, and more. We also discuss the Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit and Leia's PhD. Some of the stuff we mention o…
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Episode 19 of Lattes with Leia is here! This time around we discuss collecting. What Star Wars collectibles do we have on our shelves, when does collecting become hoarding, what sort of collecting rules do we have for ourselves? We also talk about BB-8 on the Run and The Science of Star Wars. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: BB-8 on the Ru…
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It's time for Episode 18 of Lattes with Leia. We dive into the topic of Star Wars games of all stripes -- tabletop, mobile games, video games, and more. We also discuss the Battlefront 2 trailer and Pandora: The World of Avatar and what it means for the upcoming Star Wars-themed lands in Disney Parks. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Battl…
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Prepare your ears because Episode 17 of Lattes with Leia is here. This time around we discuss our May the 4th activity, books we're into, a Star Wars VR opportunity, as well as 40 years of Star Wars. Since the 40th anniversary of A New Hope just happened on May 25, we look back on our experiences with the film and how it's held up over the decades.…
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It's time for Episode 16 of Lattes with Leia! With Star Wars Celebration Orlando recently wrapping, we spend some of the episode going over highlights from the convention – including The Last Jedi teaser. We also dive into Star Wars moments that have stuck with us and had a last impact on us. Plus, we touch on some awesome art and the new Star Wars…
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Episode 15 of Lattes with Leia has arrived! Our topic this month? The Force Awakens' Kylo Ren. We discuss his abilities, his emotional responses, and speculate about what his childhood must have been like. Also! We talk about DK Publishing's new Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia, Empire's End, and the upcoming Scum and Villainy Cantina pop-up. Som…
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Episode 14 of Lattes with Leia is here. We talk about the new Galactic Maps book from Lucasfilm-Disney Press and some Love and Madness jewelry and then move into our main topic: the Jedi Order. Were they too held back by their beliefs? Was their downfall a terrible thing? Can we live by the rules of the Jedi? And we also briefly discuss what we thi…
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We did it! The thirteenth episode of Lattes with Leia marks our year anniversary. After discussing what we're most excited about related to Star Wars at the moment – the Star Wars Day at Sea Disney Cruise and runDisney's Star Wars half – we talk about Carrie Fisher. We cover her role as Princess Leia, her work raising awareness of mental issues, he…
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It's time for the twelfth episode of Lattes with Leia. After discussing what we're most excited about related to Star Wars right now – The Rogue One Visual Guide, a chronological Clone Wars rewatch, and The Princess Diarist – Andrea and I discuss our general thoughts on Rogue One, the characters we most liked in the movie, and how Rogue One affecte…
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The eleventh episode of Lattes with Leia is here. Since the episode is dropping around another holiday, Thanksgiving this time, Andrea and Amy discuss what they're thankful for in Star Wars. They also touch on how gratitude can have a positive impact, self-care, and finally, some Star Wars holiday gift ideas! Listen and share what you're thankful f…
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It's time for the tenth episode of Lattes with Leia! Since it's nearly Halloween, we thought it was a perfect time to discuss costumes. We cover our Star Wars cosplay, discuss some results of a cosplay study Drea did, and touch on the costume design of the films. Listen and then share your thoughts on the subject and your Star Wars cosplay pics wit…
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It's time for the ninth episode of Lattes with Leia! Huzzah! This time Amy and Drea dive into a discussion about Anakin Skywalker, his role as the Chosen One, the balance of the Force, and whether Darth Vader was redeemed. Whew. Listen and then share your thoughts on the subject with us. Links relevant to this episode are listed below. Some of the …
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It's here! The eighth episode of Lattes with Leia! Amy and Drea are reunited at last. Before we jump into this month's topic, we spend time catching up on each other's highlights from Celebration Europe and San Diego Comic-Con and talk about the latest Star Wars things we're obsessed with (yes, there are some links below - the dress Drea mentions i…
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It's time for the seventh episode of Lattes with Leia! This time around it's a special edition. Lattes with Leia teamed up with Full of Sith at Celebration Europe live! This installment is hosted by Amy Ratcliffe and Bryan Young. We discuss positivity in fandom and what that means to us. Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @A…
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The sixth episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your beverage of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. As usual, we discuss what things we're currently obsessed with in the Star Wars universe, and then we get argumentative. Not really. But we do discuss topics fan…
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The fifth episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your beverage of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. Bonus: We have our first guest on this episode, author Sarah Kuhn! After we talk about what we're currently obsessed with in the Star Wars universe, we discuss r…
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The fourth episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your beverage of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. After we talk about what we're currently obsessed with in the Star Wars universe, we discuss the concept of home. What does it mean, how does it affect identity…
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The third episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your beverage of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. After we talk about our current Star Wars obsessions, we discuss all things droids. We talk about our favorite droids, their role in the galaxy, whether they fee…
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The second episode of Lattes with Leia is here! Pour a cup of your drink of choice and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we take a trip to the galaxy far, far away. This month's show is all about life lessons we've discovered in Star Wars. We discuss points like Darth Vader and his redemption and Ahsoka's decision to leave the…
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The first episode of Lattes with Leia is finally here! Brew a cup of your favorite beverage and join us -- Amy Ratcliffe and Dr. Andrea Letamendi -- as we introduce ourselves and our Star Wars history. This month's show is all about the character of Rey from The Force Awakens. We discuss what she means to us, why she's important to the franchise, h…
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