This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect:

• We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more).
• Brian Daley’s contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact. 
• What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the films. 
• Fun facts and impacts of this “creative scandal”! 
• … and so much more! 

References:

The Star Wars Radio Dramas: Brian Daley and the Serialization That Saved NPR by Maria Jose Tenuto and John Tenuto 

Blast Points’ interview with Maria Jose and John 

Archive dot org — Star Wars Radio Drama

Archive dot org — Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama

Archive dot org — Return of the Jedi Radio Drama

The Acolyte Renewal Fan Petition

Skytalkers x Super Yaki Collection

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