Jon and Keith explore The Hero's Journey and how George Lucas was influenced by and utilized the text of Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With a Thousand Faces while creating Star Wars, and most specifically the character of Luke Skywalker. Luke’s path is laid out through the journey, and along the way - we can all see ourselves in Luke.

Episode Guest: Professor Mark C.E. Peterson, Ph. D, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Continuing from the last episode, the focus is on Star Wars cosplayers who amaze the world with their skills, talking with members of the legendary 501st. Then, Jon and Keith investigate the ability to physically step on to a Star Wars planet, right here on Earth, thanks to the Disney Parks. From Star Tours to Galaxy’s Edge to the Galactic Star Cruiser, Disney has made an unmatched physical connection between Star Wars and its fans.

Episode Guests: Filmmaker Brian Volk-Weiss, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lynn Zubernis, Fan Convention Producer Mitch Hallock, Disney Parks expert Kirk LaVecchia, and 501st Member Lou Secki.

Star Wars has obtained a physical connection with its fans unlike almost any other fandom. From the toys, to cosplay, to beyond, there's a bond that fans can create with this galaxy far far away. Join Jon and Keith as they dive deep into why this tangible aspect of the fandom helps to make that connection even tighter. This topic is so large, the episode will run in two parts!

Episode Guests: Filmmaker Brian Volk-Weiss, Author Brian Jay Jones, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lynn Zubernis, Fan Convention Producer Mitch Hallock, and 501st Member Quentin Salgado.