Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
A monthly 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. They cover accessibility, representation, and other topics related to inclusion across the Star Wars fan community and in the Star Wars universe. Part of the Skywalking Network.
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9 - Celebration For All
05/18/2022
9 - Celebration For All
Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where and share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. It’s Celebration time. In this episode Greg and Jack are joined by Terrie Lee, who co-created the Facebook group Star Wars Celebration ADA Attendees, as they have an in-depth discussion with Austin Whitney, CEO of Ten Fifty Entertainment, who is handling accommodations for Celebration 2022 in Anaheim on May 26-29. Austin tells us about how his experiences with music festivals and other events helped him adjust to his own disability, shares his approach and philosophy for running inclusive events, and answers specific questions about accommodations at Celebration. Disclaimer This 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 nearest 2-1B medical droid. Episode Links: Celebration ADA support email: Music: Soaring Theme and Restless by SoundsCrate.com Subscribe | | | |
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Visions of Disabilities
03/11/2022
Visions of Disabilities
Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where and share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. 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, and how it helped form the alternate-Star Wars universe of The Ronin. Disclaimer This 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 nearest 2-1B medical droid. Show Links: Please check out and donate to the to support and protect trans youth in Texas. Social: Transcript:
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7 - A Padawan of Recovery
08/20/2021
7 - A Padawan of Recovery
BlerdGirlJedi Maria is a Padawan of Recovery Greg and Jack welcome BlerdGirlJedi (Maria of Sistas with Sabers) on the show to share her story of trauma, mental health struggles, and addiction. It is a thought-provoking, emotional episode. Resilience Squadron is a podcast on the Skywalking Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. Content Warning: In this episode we discuss mental health, addiction and relapse, and personal loss. If you or someone you love is dealing with addiction or substance abuse, contact at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Disclaimer This 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 nearest 2-1B medical droid. Episode Links: Social: Music: Soaring Theme and Restless by SoundsCrate.com Subscribe | | | | The Resilience Squadron is a proud member of the About Resilience Squadron Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where and share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. Podcast Transcript
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6: Accommodations and Cons
05/18/2021
6: Accommodations and Cons
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 what considerations Jon takes into account to allow for accommodations when planning an inclusive event. We also talk about the impact of COVID on Jon’s convention planning, and what precautions they’ll be taking at the con. Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where and share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. Disclaimer This 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 nearest 2-1B medical droid. Show Links: About Resilience Squadron Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where and share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. Subscribe | | | | Social Music Soaring Theme by SoundsCrate.com Link: The Resilience Squadron is a proud member of the Podcast Transcript
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5 - The Guinea Porg
03/31/2021
5 - The Guinea Porg
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 fan community and what it means to her from the perspective of an autistic fan.
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4 - Galactic Representation
02/26/2021
4 - Galactic Representation
In this episode Jack and Greg talk galactic representation - their top 10 noteworthy Star Wars characters with disabilities across the Star Wars canon.
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3 - Accessible Batuu
01/26/2021
3 - Accessible Batuu
In this episode Jack and Greg talk about accessibility at the Galaxy’s Edge theme parks, their own experiences visiting the one at Hollywood Studios in Florida, and the current impact and safety measures at the parks brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2 - The High COVID Era
12/29/2020
2 - The High COVID Era
In this episode Jack and Greg discuss the latest announcements from Disney, observe the passings of David Prowse and Jeremy Bulloch while also exploring David's history of disability, and talk about some of the themes of trauma in recent episodes of The Mandalorian. Then they do a deep dive into how the Star Wars franchise and its fandom has been impacted by the COVID pandemic, and how the series and community have benefited fans in this difficult year.
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1 - Taking Flight
11/23/2020
1 - Taking Flight
Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share stories related to disability, chronic illness, & mental health within Star Wars fandom.
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Teaser Trailer for Resilience Squadron
11/10/2020
Teaser Trailer for Resilience Squadron
Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast sharing the adventures, challenges, and representation of disabled and chronically ill fans across the Star Wars universe.
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