For Light and Life

Lucy and special guest Adae talk about the experience of creating their full-length fanfic novel (Ch. 1 releasing right here on September 3rd!) and have some fun unplanned discussions! THIRD-TO-LAST "NORMAL" EPISODE BEFORE BOOK TIME!!! Thank you for the voicemail, Retta! Check out Adae's podcast here: Jedi Archives | Podcast on Spotify Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spo...

Lucy discusses the new Disney+ miniseries, Tales of the Jedi , and how it exceeded her expectations . . . and failed to meet them.  Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist: Spotify – For Light and Life SW favorites

Lucy talks with her awesome school counselor, Mr. Manzo, about empathy in Star Wars, the SEL Star Wars analogies he uses, and the huge problem with blowing up the Death Star that isn't explored within the films. Featuring a VCU acrostic poem, gun violence awareness month segment, and an exciting little announcement! Huge thanks to Mr. Manzo for coming on! Three-way collab! Listen to my, Adae&#...

Lucy and special guest Retta discuss their respective top 5 favorite characters from the popular Percy Jackson book series! Huge thanks to Retta for being an awesome guest! No new episode next week - it's my vacation! Check out Retta's Harry Potter podcast here: Gryffindor Common Room | Podcast on Spotify Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist:  Spotify – For Light a...

Lucy discusses her top 10 most beloved words of wisdom from the Star Wars films and tv shows! Feat. part 2 of the drabble series. WE GOT A VOICEMAIL!!! Buy last-minute EmpireCon tickets here!!! EmpireCon 2023 Tickets, Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist:  Spotify – For Light and Life SW favorites

Lucy explains the challenges and joys of podcasting, as well as all the steps to starting your own podcast! Feat. part 1 of 3 drabble series! WE'VE BASICALLY FINISHED THE VCU ILLUSTRATION PROJECT!!! My mic: Amazon.com: FIFINE USB Gaming Microphone, RGB Dynamic Mic for PC, with Tap-to-Mute Button, Plug & Play Cardioid Mic with Headphone Jack for Streaming, Podcast, Twitch, YouTube, Discord-...

Hi there! This is not a new episode - it's just a clip from my latest episode that I wanted to spotlight. I've gotten a lot of positive feedback about this week's VCU Illustration Project advertisement skit, which features "special guest" siblings Lucy and Dacai from the original VCU and the VCU novel Adae and I wrote. I put a lot of work into this, between writing, acting, a...

Lucy ranks and discusses her top 10 favorite characters from the Marvel franchise! Featuring special guests from the VCU, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness recognition month segment, Pt. 2 of Tammy's eight voicemails, and a VCU drabble! BIPOC Mental Health links: BIPOC Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — Home (hhs.gov) Submit ar...

WE'VE ENTERED PODCASTING SUMMER! Lucy talks about the challenges, benefits, and general situations she finds as an introvert, as well as some common misconceptions about social personalities. Featuring Disability Pride Month segment, cheesy VCU commercial, a ton of awesome voicemails, and . . . Star Wars the Musical drabble??! Google Doc with links for Disability Pride Month: https://docs.goog...

Lucy breaks down the history, Code, and ultimate downfall of the Jedi Order, including the very questionable mantra vs its more reasonable alternative. Feat. VCU limerick and Pride Month recognition! Learn more about influential people in the LGBTQIA2s+ community here: 20 LGBTQ People Who Changed the World (advocate.com) I GOT TO GUEST ON THE GRYFFINDOR COMMON ROOM! Check out the episode and suppo...

After recently finishing her own school musical production, Lucy talks about the benefits of musical theatre and gives a variety of tips and tricks for aspiring actors! Plus spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month, two voicemails, and a special drabble! Mental health awareness links: Mental Health By the Numbers | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness 20 Great Historical Figures Who Struggl...

WE MADE IT A WHOLE YEAR!!! Huge thank you to everyone who has supported the show in any way, and thank you all for a wonderful year of podcasting and Star Wars! In this episode, Lucy gives shout-outs, spotlights Jewish American Heritage Month, reacts to her trailer, goes on an "angry rant" by Jeremiah's request, and more! NEW TRANSITION MUSIC! Empire Radio: Empire Radio: A Star Wars...

In honor of May the 4th, Lucy talks about what she thinks the legacy of Star Wars is and will be. Happy AAPI, Mental Health Awareness, and Jewish American Heritage months! AND THANK YOU, TEACHERS! AAPI link: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/aapiheritage/people.htm Submit art for the VCU Illustration Project:  The VCU Illustration Project - Google Docs Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spoti...

Lucy deep-dives into the entire production process of her fanfiction episodes, including writing, editing, and recording. Tips and tricks are shared, personal writing methods are revealed, and the process is *hopefully* made understandable. Check out the  Jedi Archives  here:  Jedi Archives | Podcast on Spotify Submit art for the VCU Illustration Project:  The VCU Illustration Project - Google Doc...

Joined by Retta from the Gryffindor Common Room podcast and Adae from the Jedi Archives podcast, Lucy and friends discuss all there is to know about their favorite Star Wars characters, including strengths, character traits, motivations, and much more. Thank you so much, Retta and Adae, for being fabulous guests! Check out the Gryffindor Common Room here: Gryffindor Common Room | Podcast on Spotif...

Lucy takes her favorite Star Wars show (Clone Wars) and compares and contrasts it to her favorite Marvel show (WandaVision), along with the characters and common themes found within. Spoilers for both shows! Submit art for the VCU Illustration Project:  The VCU Illustration Project - Google Docs Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist:  Spotify – For Light and Life SW favorit...

Lucy is joined by special guest Adae to discuss the upcoming secret project . . . which is secret no more! Everything you need to know about it will be revealed and discussed, but plenty more remains to be discovered when it is actually released. Includes behind-the-scenes of the writing and recording process, favorite scenes, character details, a sneak preview of the first chapter, and much...

Lucy breaks down her favorite Clone Wars arcs and why she loves them, complete with philosophical rabbit trails, character obsessions, and Hondo Ohnaka! UPCOMING: a special guest will soon come on to spill the secrets of the formerly secret project!  Link to a fascinating discussion about Mortis: Episode 21: The Mortis Arc - The Clone Wars Strikes Back | Podcast on Spotify Fan-email: forlight...

Lucy finishes her series of episodes rewriting her 7-year-old self's writing. Hint at upcoming project in the drabble! Happy Lunar New Year!  Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist: Spotify – For Light and Life SW favorites

Lucy continues to read her revised version of a Star Wars fanfiction she wrote when she was seven. DISCLAIMER: I do not own Star Wars. Check out part one here: https://anchor.fm/lucy9038/episodes/Revising-Old-Fanfiction--pt--1-e1sfq6a Listen to Retta's podcast, Gryffindor Common Room here: https://linktr.ee/gryffindorcommonroom?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=99473a77-0908-4c6a-82eb-0c...

Lucy reflects on goals, habits, resolutions, and where we all are going into 2023. Thank you all for the support!!! Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist: Spotify – For Light and Life SW favorites

Happy holidays! Lucy reads a Star Wars story she wrote when she was seven, then reads a new and improved version! Based off a prompt from Jeremiah, one of Empire Radio's hosts. SECRET UPCOMING PROJECT - hint in fanfiction drabble at the end! Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist: Spotify – For Light and Life SW favorites

Lucy discusses the new hit Star Wars show, Andor, in all its 12-episode glory.  Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist: Spotify – For Light and Life SW favorites

A guest interview, a Q&A, fanfiction, and more fill this special Halloween episode! Shout-out to Adae for being an awesome interviewee!  Fan-email: forlightandlife.podcast@gmail.com Spotify playlist: Spotify – For Light and Life SW favorites

Upcoming Ask Me Anything! Lucy reflects on the progress Star Wars (and other franchises) has made in inclusivity and the progress it has yet to make.  Websites to learn more: October Monthly Observations - National Day Calendar How 'Star Trek' broke down racial and cultural boundaries 50 years ago | Guide (sbs.com.au) How 'Star Wars' Became a Battleground for Diversity (inquirer.net) Lauren R...