Children of the Force #105 - It's Your Universe - a podcast by Al Nowatzki and his kids

This week, we’re gushing about meeting Ashley Eckstein, giving away a copy of her new book, talking about the Solo red carpet premiere, Han Solo and fatherhood, and more. Check out our website for photos of that Ashley Eckstein event: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/05/18/episode-105-its-your-universe/

 

STAR WARSY STUFF [3:00]

Let us regale you with our tale of meeting Ashley Eckstein!

9:10 – Anna reviews “It’s Your Universe”

So we're doing a giveaway of a signed copy of It's Your Universe. Here's how you can enter: 

1 Entry:
All pre-existing Patreon patrons
All pre-existing writers of iTunes reviews
Each retweet of the contest post on Twitter
Each share of the contest on Facebook.

5 Entries:
Every NEW Patreon patron (https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce)
Every NEW iTunes/Apple Podcasts review

All entries will be placed into a hat (or possibly a C-3PO mask) and one will be drawn at random. Unfortunately, we have to keep this contest to United States only, for shipping reasons. 

NEWS [18:40]

Star Wars Celebration: Chicago had not been announced yet, at the time of this recording. But you can bet that we are THRILLED that it’s going to be a quick 6-hour drive away for us!

We also talk about the Solo red carpet premiere. Sounds like the movie is good!

Jon Favreau drips a little info on his upcoming live-action series.

CANON NEWS [26:25]

 

Confirmation of a Legends-era curse word. And there are LEGO in Star Wars! Sort of.

 

Q&A COUNCIL [37:30]

Our question this week comes from Nick from London: Does Solo feel like a proper Star Wars movie to you?

 

STUMP THE LUMP! [44:10]

 

What language do Wookiees speak?
What is mined on Cloud City?

SHOUTOUTS [45:45]

Shoutout to Roqoo Depot (https://roqoodepot.com) for their review of our podcast on iTunes. Thanks!

OUTRO [47:50]

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Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!

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