Star Warsologies 51: Car Culture in Star Wars
James and Melissa talk with Maris Romano De Leon, curator at the San Diego Automotive Museum, about car culture in Star Wars.
In this episode of Star Warsologies, we’re joined by the curator of the San Diego Automotive Museum and chat about ships, speeders, and other vehicles in Star Wars!
What does the state of the Millennium Falcon say about Han Solo, especially since we know it was much nicer when Lando owned it? Why is it important that the Imperial and Rebel are so distinct from each other? Maria Romano de León answers these questions and shares insights about vehicles and culture throughout Star Wars, including a way to think about those shiny speeder bikes in Book of Boba Fett that annoyed so many fans. What’s your favorite ship or speeder – and what does that say about you?
Show Links:
Listen to Maria’s episode of The Facts & The Furious podcast!
Check out the San Diego Automotive Museum’s website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Here’s videos of the Naboo starfighter repair scene and speeder bike chase scene we mention in the episode, for those who haven’t seen Book of Boba Fett!
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Star Warsologies is a podcast about science in a galaxy far, far away. Hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of storytelling in the franchise with their keen interest in all things academic.