Lattes With Leia

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: The Official Guide by Pablo Hidalgo The Moviemaking Magic of Star Wars: Creatures & Aliens by Mark Salisbury Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Share your thoughts about Solo: A Star Wars Story with us! Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!  

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 dolls and Thandie Newton's style. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Download your very own General Hux paper doll by Elena Carrillo Thandie Newton's Cannes dress with Star Wars action figures How I Met Your Mother's Ewok Line ------------------------------------ Click here for every episode of Lattes With Leia Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review! ------------------------------------------- Twitter: @LatteswithLeia Follow Amy Ratcliffe on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Dr. Andrea Letamendi on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc -------------------------------------------- Purchas

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 stuff we mention on the show: Last Shot by Daniel José Older Art by Mauricio Abril The history of Fake Wedge Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Share your thoughts about Han Solo with us--bonus points if you send gifs! ------------------------------------ Click here for every episode of Lattes With Leia Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review! ------------------------------------------- Twitter: @LatteswithLeia Follow Amy Ratcliffe on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Dr. Andrea Letamendi on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc --------------------------

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 documentary, and a trip to Ahch-To IRL. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Looking for Leia Amy's trip to Skellig Michael Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Share your thoughts about the state of good and evil in the universe with us. Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

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 here for every episode of Lattes With Leia   Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com   Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review! ------------------------------------------- Twitter: @LatteswithLeia   Follow Amy Ratcliffe on Twitter: @amy_geek   Follow Dr. Andrea Letamendi on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc -------------------------------------------- Purchase your Lattes With Leia tee shirt here   Purchase the official Lattes With Leia coffee mug here   Google+: Coffee With Kenobi   Coffee With Kenobi on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening!

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 The Last Jedi Visual Dictionary and Chewie and the Porgs. Stormtrooper decanter from Shepperton Design Studios The Last Jedi Visual Dictionary Chewie and the Porgs The Star Wars Show: The Last Jedi secrets Star Wars Rebels midseason trailer Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Share your thoughts about the state of good and evil in the universe with us. Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

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 have any moments or concepts you want us to take a deep dive into, let us know. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Star Tours update Jyn Erso kyber crystal necklace   Get your movie tickets to The Last Jedi now! ------------------------------------ Click here for every episode of Lattes With Leia Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review! ------------------------------------------- Twitter: @LatteswithLeia Follow Amy Ratcliffe on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Dr. Andrea Letamendi on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc -------------------------------------------- Purchase your Lattes

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 on the show: Art by James Hance Star Wars Rebels: What is the Loth-wolf? Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Share your thoughts on the Force with us! Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show. Please subscribe to Lattes with Leia on iTunes and leave us a review!

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 episode Jenn's blue milk recipes Jenn's recipes on StarWars.com Jenn's Star Wars party that started it all From a Certain Point of View Have you made any Star Wars themed food or drink? Share pictures with us! Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Follow Jenn on Twitter: @justjenn Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show.  

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-old girl Darth Vader comic by Charles Soule and Giuseppe Camuncoli Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray Our droid episode Amy’s Find the Force treasure hunt Don’t forget to share your thoughts on Forces of Destiny with us! Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show.

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 on the show: Star Wars and the Power of Costume The Power of Costume coloring pages from the Cincy Museum (at the bottom of the page) Leia and her PhD The recipe for our take on the Bespin Breeze: Bespin Breeze Pineapple juice Hawaiian punch Apricot La Croix Malibu rum Don't forget to share your thoughts on Battlefront II: Inferno Squad with us. Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show.

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 Run The Science of Star Wars Brian Rood art Tauntaun teapot Don't forget to get in touch with us to show off your collections and displays! Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show.

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: Battlefront 2 gameplay trailer What Pandora Means for Star Wars Land Sorastro's Imperial Assault miniatures Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show!

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.  Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Rebel Rising by Beth Revis Guardians of the Whills by Greg Rucka Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show!

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 Art: Ralph McQuarrie book.   Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie Tom Spina Designs Joe Badon Art The Psychology of Animated Series panel audio Little Jyn Erso cosplayer delivers Death Star plans to Leia cosplayers The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi teaser comparison Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show!

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. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia Scum & Villainy Cantina Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show!

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 think the title of Episode VIII, The Last Jedi, means.   Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Galactic Maps book @NASAJPL Darth Vader necklace by Love and Madness   Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc   Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show!

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, her writing, and her legacy. This one's for you, Carrie. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher Indiana Comic-Con panel video feat. Carrie Fisher Slashfilm’s article on Carrie Fisher’s script doctoring work Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show!

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 affected our views of the Rebel Alliance. The news about Carrie Fisher's passing came after we recorded this month's episode. We are our sorry to lose such an amazing person and heroine, and our hearts go out to her family, friends, and loved ones.   Some of the stuff we mention on the show: Love & Madness hair ties The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide by Pablo Hidalgo and Kemp Remillard Chronological guide to Star Wars: The Clone Wars on StarWars.com   Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc   Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on T

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 for and why. Some of the stuff we mention on the show: NY Times article – How Female Fans Made Star Wars Their Own Amy's spoiler-free review of Rogue One: Catalyst I Was There Too podcast DIY Star Wars terrarium Follow Amy on Twitter: @amy_geek Follow Andrea on Twitter: @ArkhamAsylumDoc Contact Lattes with Leia: latteswithleia@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lattes with Leia on Twitter and be sure to let us know what you think of the show!