Father. Son. Galaxy. A Star Wars Podcast

Dr. Chelli Lona Aphra first appeared in Marvel Comic's Darth Vader (2015) issue #3 and became a breakout character. She was given her own Marvel series in 2016 and a relaunch in 2020. We tell the story of Aphra's deadly encounter with Darth Vader and how their storyline could possibly fit in the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" series. The Vader series takes place after the destruction of the firs...

Yoshi Vu is a 3D Generalist and visual effects artist. His work can be seen in "The Walking Dead," "The Orville," and many other shows. Yoshi worked at Lucasfilm on visual effects for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," "The Mandalorian," and the upcoming "Obi-Wan Kenobi" series. Yoshi talks about how "The Muppet Babies" introduced him to Star Wars a...

Our guest on this episode is Maria (@blerdgirljedi), co-founder and co-host of Sistas With Sabers, a podcast created for and by women of color. She joins us to talk about her Florida upbringing, her favorite Star Wars character, and why 2020 was the right year to launch a platform that gives black women in the fandom a voice. Sistas With Sabers is a podcast dedicated to supporting social campaigns...

It's another episode of Storytime With Maceo. We read aloud the Little Golden Book "The Story of the Faithful Wookiee" adapted by Christopher Nicholas, illustrated by Fabio Laguna and Marco Lesko, based on the original animation by Nelvana Limited. The Millennium Falcon is out of control. It crash-lands on the moon in the Panna system. Luke, R2-D2, and C-3PO race to save Han and Chewie...

This is our spoiler review of the Disney+ documentary, "Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett and the animated short titled "The Story of the Faithful Wookiee," available in the Star Wars vintage collection. The documentary begins with the concept art design of Boba's armor. The first person to wear the suit was editor Duwayne Dunham. George Lucas was so impressed with the look...

Boba, Fennec, and Din return to the Sanctuary to set up base. Krrsantan, the Gamorrean Guards, and the Mods secure the town. Boba's army is ambushed by the Transdoshans, the Aqualish, and the Klatoonians, the same groups who made a deal with Boba to remain neutral. The Pykes bring the war to the streets of Mos Espa armed with blasters and Scorpenek droids. The people of Freetown arrive armed f...

"From The Desert Comes A Stranger" takes Star Wars movie magic to a whole new level. The Pyke Syndicate is now running spice through Mos Pelgo, but Marshall Cobb Vanth puts an end to the transaction. Din Djarin wants to see Grogu, but Ahsoka denies him the opportunity. Luke trains Grogu, but does Grogu really want to be a Jedi? Back at Boba's Palace, Fennec lays out a battle plan. Din...

Is it true that Din Djarin has reappeared? He seeks the Armorer's advice on how to use the darksaber. She informs Din that he is fighting the blade. Paz Vizsla challenges Din to a duel, which he loses. The Armorer expels Djarin for removing his helmet. The Madalorian visits Tatooine to inspect his new ship. Fennec offers Din is offered a job by Fennec. Djarin agrees, but only after paying a vi...

Black Krrsantan originated in the Marvel Comics Darth Vader series, written by Kieron Gillen. Now, he's a television star. We discuss his origins, his assignments for Jabba the Hutt and Darth Vader, and why he is one of the most feared bounty hunters. Now that Santy made the jump from the comics to live-action, could his ally, Doctor Aphra be far behind?

In a flashback, Boba saves Fennic's life. She agrees to help him retrieve his ship parked at Jabba's Palace. Boba settles the score with the Nikto biker gang. Boba returns to the Sarlacc Pit to retrieve his armor (the armor was stolen by the Jawas). In the present day, everyone in the Sanctuary is having a good time, except for Krrsantan. Boba meets with the various crime families and warn...

It's another episode of Storytime With Maceo. We are reading the Little Golden Books of the Skywalker saga. In this episode, we read Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Announcements: Be sure to visit our updated webpage (fathersongalaxy.com). Follow us on our newest platform on Spreaker (https://www.spreaker.com/show/father-.... Check out our new Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/fathersonga...

The National Head Start Association has been a supporter of early childhood development and education for over 50 years. The NHSA has worked tirelessly to ensure that all eligible children receive a high-quality education. After hearing about our podcast, Malkia Payton-Jackson, NHSA Director of Alumni Engagement, interviewed our family. We discuss the significance of Head Start in our family's...

Boba and Fennec extend their crime family by hiring a gang of youths with fancy speeder bikes. The Tusken Raiders suffer a tragedy. Black Krrstantan arrives at Boba's Palace without an invitation. Boba receives a gift from the Hutt twins: a baby rancor. Mok Shaiz vanishes. The Majordomo's attempt to flee fails. The Pike Syndicate is preparing for war. Danny Trejo. That's all we need to...

Fennec Shand returns to Boba's palace with information about the perpetrators of the attack. Mok Shaiz, the Mayor of Mos Espa, cautions that running a crime family is more difficult than bounty hunting. Flashback: Boba trains with a Tusken Warrior. The tribe is being hunted. Boba's solution to protect the Tuskens results in a spectacular train sequence. There's even more! We discuss th...

The Book of Boba Fett has finally arrived. We talk about "Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land," which takes us back to Tatooine. There are two stories told. The flashback sequence begins with Boba's escape from the Sarlacc Pit, followed by the Jawas stealing his armor and the Tusken Raiders imprisoning Boba. In the present day, Boba now rules over Jabba's empire and receives visi...

As the year 2021 draws to a close, we take a look back at the first year of the podcast. We highlight our most memorable moments and look ahead to 2022, which kicks off for Star Wars fans begins on December 29, 2021, with the release of The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+. Thank you to our audio listeners, YouTube subscribers, and social media followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Star W...

Ann Hobson Pilot is a pioneer and trailblazer. She is the first African-American to perform with both the Washington National Symphony and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. As a principal harpist, she has performed all over the world. Ann talks about her upbringing in Philadelphia, her forty-year career with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops under conductors Arthur Fiedler and John Willia...

Author Crystal Velasquez reads aloud The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats in a special episode of our Book Read Aloud Series. Maceo joins us as well.

Crystal Velasquez is the author of over 60 young adult books, including Just Princess and several series such as Hunters of Chaos, Your Life but..., and Scholastic's Maya and Miguel series. Crystal talks about her talents for writing poetry and telling stories, the importance of fairy tales, her mentors, how she inspires young readers, and, of course, Star Wars.

Accomplished, multi-talented actor and conductor Damon Gupton joins us for this episode. Mr. Gupton has appeared on many television series, including Deadline, Criminal Minds, Bates Motel, and Black Lightning. He also had notable roles in the Academy Award winning films Whiplash and La La Land. He is an award-winning conductor who has conducted orchestras worldwide. Damon will be conducting the Ci...

No one knows Star Wars comics better than Chris Ryons. Chris is the co-founder of Broaxium, co-host of Shootin' the Poo-Doo, and co-host of Star Wars Comics Quick Shot. He is also the Merchandise Operations Manager of the iconic Atomic City Comics in Philadelphia. When his love of Star Wars began, the recent Star Wars comic book crossover event, and how the War of the Bounty Hunters may tie in...

Our guest is Darrel Pullie, creator of Darrel's Wonderland, a YouTube Channel focused on theories and analyses of all things Star Wars. We discuss how his love for Star Wars began, what made him decide to become a filmmaker, and how he was about to grow his channel to over 12,000 subscribers, with some of his fan films surpassing over 1,000,000 views. We also speculate on Anakin and Ahsoka&#39...

We conclude our review of Star Wars: Galaxy of Creatures. Then it's Star Wars Read Aloud with Maceo. We're reading The Little Golden Book version of The Phantom Menace. Plus, casting news updates for the Ahsoka series!

Disney+ Day was November 12th. Keith and I discuss the Obi-Wan Kenobi behind-the-scenes reel and the Boba Fett documentary. We also review the Boba Fett Trailer. Boba wants to rule Jabba's organization "with respect," and we will explain what that means. And Maceo joins us again for another episode of our new segment Star Wars Read Aloud! We read The Little Golden Book titled This is t...

Legendary composer John Williams will turn 90 years old in February 2022. We will devote a few episodes to celebrate his work, as well as discuss his legacy and impact on Star Wars and the film community. Our guest on this episode is Katie Langer, an elementary school music teacher in Upper Merion School District in Pennsylvania. She is also a cellist and John Williams' fan. Her passion is cre...