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Podcast Episode 8 – Visions of Disabilities

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March 11, 2022
In this episode Greg and Jack talk to Emma Mieko Candon, author of Star Wars Ronin: A Visions Novel, based on the short The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated series. Emma, self-described as a queer, disabled cyborg, talks about her experiences with life-threatening illness and chronic pain, how it shaped her writing,…
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Podcast Episode 7 – A Padawan of Recovery

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August 20, 2021
Resilience Squadron is a podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. In this episode Greg and Jack welcome BlerdGirlJedi (Maria) on the show to share her story of trauma, mental health struggles, and addiction. It is…
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Podcast Episode 6 – Accommodations and Cons

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May 18, 2021
Convention Accommodations from an Insider’s Perspective In this episode we talk to Jon Engel, a promoter for 3 Rivers ComiCon, a convention happening in Pittsburgh on May 22 and 23. With the re-opening of Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, precautions announced for Celebration 2022, and small and large events making plans to resume, we discuss…
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Podcast Episode 5 – The Guinea Porg

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March 31, 2021
Star Wars from an Autistic Point of View In this episode Greg and Jack are joined by Megan Rickards, who writes at her blog From an Autistic Point of View, to talk about the Star Wars fan community and what it means to her from the perspective of an autistic fan. DisclaimerThis podcast is…
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Podcast Episode 4 – Galactic Representation

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February 26, 2021
In this episode Jack and Greg talk galactic representation – specifically their top 10 noteworthy Star Wars characters with disabilities across the Star Wars canon. DisclaimerThis podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your…
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