We chat Star Wars with Space Mom herself, Vanessa Marshall (Hera - Star Wars Rebels, Rook Star Wars: Maul Shadowlord)! She has portrayed heroes and villains across the geekverse of IP and has travelled the world attending comic-cons all around! Now we talk about the pros and cons of heroes and villains! Vanessa reveals why Ahsoka is her own Star Wars hero, how she reacted when she first met Ashley Eckstein! Vanessa shares what Hera and Asajj Ventress would have to say to each other! We talk about how Rook and Hera on opposite sides of the war are remarkably the similar! Then she reveals some of the hysterical and the touching moments of comic conventions and talking to fans!
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Over the years Vanessa has brought voice to some of the biggest heroes & villains of animation - including Wonder Woman on Harley Quinn, Black Canary on Young Justice, The Black Widow on Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Poison Ivy on Batman Brave and the Bold, Gamorra on The Guardians of the Galaxy! And if you’re a Star Wars fan, then you definitely know her as Hera Syndulla on REBELS! All of that’s really just the very tip of the iceberg! In addition to appearing at Comicons this year, Vanessa enjoys hosting, livestreaming and creating content for many E-sports events across the country - raising money for various Charities along the way. Vanessa loves playing the video games she voices (Black canary, Injustice 2, Sheeva, Mortal kombat, and Hera, Star Wars Squadrons) on her Twitch channel as well! She invites everyone to join her!
Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?
Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield
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