Into A Larger World

Kara takes a look at the fandom of Star Wars books and literature this week, with help from her friend Jackson better known on Instagram as Plo Koon's Book Club. We talk about the blossoming High Republic fandom, some of the differences between movie and TV fandom versus the world of Star Wars books, what it's like to talk about books on social media, and more. Check it out then head to...

Welcome to a new type of episode, bite sized stories called Fandom History Highlights! This week, Kara will tell you the story of the legendary Hyperspace Webcam, a part of the Hyperspace Fan Club that gave unprecedented access to the making of Revenge of the Sith. Kara digs into long lost message boards and maps out the timeline of the Hyperspace subscription service, plus we get some memories fr...

It's finally time to talk about Star Wars Celebration and Kara is so happy to be starting the conversation with Jason and Gabe from Blast Points. They've been to Celebrations at very pivotal moments in Star Wars fan history, from the early days in Indianapolis to the release of the sequel films, and Kara was psyched to ask all the questions and hear what each Celebration they've att...

The world of Star Wars fan films is way too expansive for just one episode! Kara and Jon are back, this time diving into three lore-based fan films. They discuss the stories, the technology, and more, plus what makes Star Wars fan creations so unique. What films should they watch in part 3? Let us know! Check out the three fan films discussed in this episode: Darth Maul: Apprentice - https://youtu...

A gathering of fans celebrating the extended universe of Star Wars is coming to Burbank, California this September! In this episode, Kara talks to Katherine & Corinthia, two members of the event’s creative team, about all things Legends and what you can expect at this amazing fan-run event. It’s a moment in Star Wars fan history happening in real time and should not be missed! Visit the event...

This week Kara is honored to be talking with Dr. Annalise Ophelian, documentarian and creator of the docu-series Looking For Leia. The seven part docu-series is about women and non-binary fans, their Star Wars stories, and their influence on fandom history, all things that we love to talk about here at Into A Larger World! There was so much to discuss, from Annalise's own Star Wars story to t...

In today's episode, Kara is talking with Darren Moser, also known as Dr. Sci-Fi. Darren is known for some of his amazing creations that mix cosplay with droid building and puppetry to bring some of our favorite characters to life. Darren gives us a look into his process and shares some great experiences, as well as talking about being in the 501st and the rest of his fandom story. Be sure to...

Today Kara is getting into all things Star Wars cosplay with Natalie Lucia (aka LeiaAurora). Natalie shares some really great stories about cosplaying in the 501st and Rebel Legion, and talks about what it's like to make screen accurate costumes, sometimes before the movie or show even comes out! Natalie's stories are exciting and inspiring, showcasing how passionate and creative Star Wa...

This week's episode features one of Kara's best pals, Jon Pataky, host of the Best One Since The Next One Podcast. First things first, you'll meet Jon and learn a bit about his Star Wars fandom, then it's time to dive into our main topic...fan films. The history of fan films is INSANELY vast - more to come soon - so Kara and Jon are starting small with the televised 2002 Offici...

KC's fandom is multi-faceted - she's a collector, a cosplayer, and now a fan artist! Listen to Kara and KC chat about it all, plus what it's like to be a woman in the Star Wars fandom and collecting world. Be sure to follow KC on Instagram and go here to pick up some cool stuff featuring KC's awesome art! Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram   Support the pr...

When it comes to Michael Cannavo's Star Wars fandom experience, there is a LOT to talk about. Kara and Michael cover it all in this week's episode, from his days in the costuming world to the Rexin Around Podcast to actually being ON SCREEN in Obi-Wan Kenobi and much more! Follow Michael on Twitter   or Instagram and celebrate the Rexin Around Show's legacy on their YouTube channel...

The Galactic Starcrusier is a Star Wars fan experience unlike anything we've seen before. With the recent announcement of it's closure, a fandom niche is coming to life right before our eyes. Before it becomes history, Kara sits down with one of her favorite Star Wars brains, writer and immersive designer Nick Tierce, to get the scoop. They discuss the beginnings of this epic achievement...

The podcast's first collector-focused episode features Will Magalio aka Darth Tuba, a Star Wars fan that has been collecting since 1977. Kara chats with Will about his fan experience, the culture of collecting, the prequel days, and much more. You can see a video of Kara and Will touring his awesome collection here and subscribe to his channel here . Will is also on Instagram and Twitter @Dar...

For our first official episode, Kara is chatting with Brandon Wainerdi! You might have heard his podcast (Talking Bay 94) or read his interviews (Star Wars Insider, StarWars. Com), and now you’ll hear more about his Star Wars journey so far. Listen to Talking Bay 94 here   and check out Brandon's newest starwars.com interview here ! Follow Brandon on Twitter and Talking Bay 94 on Instagram ,...

The Into A Larger World Project has officially begun!  In this episode, host Kara DJ talks with producer Travis Bryant of ForceTime about what listeners can expect on this new podcast and about her dreams for the IALW Project.  You'll also learn more about the host and producer, and Kara will reveal the show's upcoming first guest! Listen to Travis on ForceTime: A Star Wars Podcast  and...