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Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast

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Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and sizes. In an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and deep dives into the rapidly expanding world of Star Wars storytelling, the show invites Star Wars readers and creators to share their love of Star Wars through its books, short stories, comics, and more.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars literature, the people who make it, and the fans who celebrate it, you'll find it here.

Follow NTIL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starwarslitpod
Inquiries: starwarslitpod@gmail.com
Follow Star Wars Book Reviews on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starwarsbookreviews/

Meg Dowell is a journalist, photographer, book reviewer, and Star Wars fan. She has made guest appearances on over a dozen podcasts and is the creator and host of Starbird Dawn, a podcast about finding hope in the stories of Star Wars.

Follow Meg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MegDowell
Read Meg's interviews, articles and more: https://muckrack.com/meg-dowell
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Episodes

Tempest Breaker Is an Emotional, Thrilling High Republic Adventure

A spoiler-free review of Tempest Breaker by Cavan Scott. Listen to Tempest Breaker for free: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter on Substack:: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a p...

Dec 03, 20249 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Ske-lit-on Crew #0

Welcome to Ske-lit-on Crew, the Now This Is Lit Skeleton Crew after-show! Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter on Substack:: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes and siz...

Nov 26, 202427 min

Seeds of Starlight is an Essential High Republic Tale

A spoiler-free review of The High Republic: Seeds of Starlight by George Mann. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter on Substack:: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a podcast celebrating Star Wars books of all shapes an...

Nov 19, 20248 minSeason 3Ep. 11

My Shelving Crisis

Host Meg Dowell discusses the pros and cons of arranging Star Wars books in timeline order (and admits she has a shelving dilemma). Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter on Substack:: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is Lit is a...

Nov 12, 202420 minSeason 3Ep. 10

The Nameless Show #10

This week, listen to an episode of The Nameless Show for free! This Patreon-exclusive monthly podcast is an unpredictable, chaotic adventure run by two tired thirtysomethings, a random number generator, and a Siberian Husky. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now T...

Nov 05, 202441 min

Deeper Into The Glass Abyss

Host Meg Dowell and Star Wars author Steven Barnes discuss Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss, storytelling, and the meaning of Star Wars. Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593723432 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newslet...

Oct 29, 202444 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Tears of the Nameless Explained

Host Meg Dowell and Alex Damon from Star Wars Explained discuss George Mann's latest High Republic book, Tears of the Nameless. Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368095174 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter ...

Oct 22, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss is an Epic, Dangerous, Phenomenal Star Wars Adventure (Review)

A spoiler-free Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss book review on the new prequel-era novel by author Steven Barnes. Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593723432 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter on Substack:: https...

Oct 15, 20249 minSeason 3Ep. 7

We Reread Ronin and Had an Okay Time

The On Second Thought series is back! Host Meg Dowell invites Brandon from Clashing Sabers onto the show to discuss Ronin: A Star Wars Visions Novel. Learn more about Clashing Sabers and help get Star Wars books into classrooms across the country: https://clashingsabers.net/non-profit/ Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial her...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Tears of the Nameless Hauntingly Sets Up the Final High Republic Wave (Review)

A spoiler-free review of The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless by Goerge Mann. You can get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368095174 Subscribe to Now This Is Lit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@starwarslitpod Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ S...

Oct 02, 20248 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Star Wars Conversation Cards | Now This Is LIVE!

Welcome to Now This Is LIVE! It's Now This Is Lit, but live! Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor play Star Wars Conversation Cards. Subscribe to Now This Is Lit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@starwarslitpod Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit ne...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 8 min

The Rise of Adam Christopher

Host Meg Dowell sits down with SHADOW OF THE SITH author Adam Christopher to discuss his Star Wars writing journey and what Star Wars means to him. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter for free on Substack: https://starwarslitpod.substack.c...

Sep 17, 202440 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Every Star Wars Book Turning 10 In 2024

Host Meg Dowell looks back at every Star Wars book celebrating 10 years in 2024. From Legends to A New Dawn and more! The Difference Between Star Wars Canon and Star Wars Legends: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7j8obinZpEgLfeBA3RcI68 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe t...

Sep 10, 202426 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Review: Beware the Nameless is a Heartwarming Return to The High Republic

Star Wars The High Republic: Beware the Nameless is out now! Here is a spoiler-free review of the book. You can get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368095198 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter for free on Subs...

Sep 03, 20247 minSeason 3Ep. 2

James Kahn Was At the Right Place at the Perfect Time

Host Meg Dowell sits down with Return of the Jedi novelization author James Kahn to discuss the journey that led to him writing the book (and many others). Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter for free on Substack: https://starwarslitpod.su...

Aug 27, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Season 2 Is a Wrap!

Host Meg Dowell reflects on the 53 episodes and many reviews and interviews that made up Now This Is Lit Season 2. Season 3 is coming soon! Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter for free on Substack: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now ...

Aug 20, 202410 min

The High Republic Matters

Host Meg Dowell and show listener Melody discuss the importance of diversity and inclusivity in The High Republic, their respective Star Wars fandom feelings, and more. Follow Melody on social media: crazy_melody16 (Instagram) melodysoundy18 (business instagram) @fierymelody (tiktok) melsage1822 (Storygraph) Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up f...

Aug 13, 20241 hr 17 min

What We've Read So Far: A Star Wars Reading Resolutions Update!

Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor update one another on the progress of their 2024 Star Wars reading resolutions. Spoiler alert: It's going ... slowly. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter for free on Substack: https://starwarslitpod.subst...

Aug 06, 202445 min

Star Wars IP Publishing 101

Host Meg Dowell sits down with literary agent Eric Smith to discuss the role of an agent in an author's publishing journey, how writing IP works, and how authors interested in writing for Star Wars or other properties can get started. A Beginner’s Guide to Writing IP in Publishing Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: ht...

Jul 30, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Star Wars Book News: SDCC Panel Recap

Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor recap all the Star Wars book news from the SDCC publishing panel Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. See the cover art and read my recent interview with Cavan Scott: https://open.substack.com/pub/starwarslitpod/p/cavan-scott-interview-star-wars-sdcc?r=1nsaq8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarsl...

Jul 26, 202428 min

25 Years of LEGO Star Wars with Graham Hancock

Host Meg Dowell sits down with LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity author Graham Hancock to discuss his new book and what fandom means to him. LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity is out now: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-force-of-creativity-5008878 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audible...

Jul 23, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 52

How Did Tessa Gratton Get Away With This?!

Host Meg Dowell welcomes Laura from Force Toast back onto the show to discuss another High Republic book, Tessa Gratton's Temptation of the Force. Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593723098 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 51

The Rise and Fall of Chris Kempshall

Host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Chris Kempshall back onto the show to discuss writing The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire. Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780744098822 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit n...

Jul 09, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 50

You Are Unprepared for The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire

A (mostly) spoiler-free review of Chris Kempshall's new Star Wars book, The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by Chris Kempshall. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter for free on Substack: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is...

Jul 09, 202410 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Brandon, Actually

Host Meg Dowell welcomes TALKING BAY 94 host Brandon Wainerdi to the show to discuss his Star Wars reading journey, writing for Star Wars Insider and StarWars.com, and more. Pre-order the Star Wars Encyclopedia: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780744098846 Brandon's podcast, articles and more: https://www.brandonwainerdi.com/ Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free wh...

Jul 02, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Rebel Rising, Rise Again

Host Meg Dowell and Rachel (your resident Rogue One fan) discuss Star Wars: Rebel Rising, activism, the queer experience, and more. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter for free on Substack: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/ Now This Is ...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Beth Revis Is a Spy (Sort Of)

Host Meg Dowell sits down with Star Wars author Beth Revis to travel back in time through her writing career set in a galaxy far, far away. Pre-order Someone Who Loves You: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9781368070393 Beth Revis's upcoming books and more: https://linktr.ee/bethrevis Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: ht...

Jun 18, 202424 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Temptation of the Force Makes the Ending of The High Republic Even Less Predictable

A spoiler-free review of Tessa Gratton's latest High Republic novel, Temptation of the Force. Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/star-wars-temptation-of-the-force-the-high-republic-tessa-gratton/20845009?ean=9780593723098 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/...

Jun 11, 20247 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Somehow, Tessa Gratton Returns

Host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Tessa Gratton back onto the show in celebration of the release of The High Republic: Temptation of the Force. Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245/9780593723098 Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now...

Jun 11, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Vernestra Rwoh, Jedi Knight

Host Meg Dowell explores the High Republic character of Vernestra Rwoh in celebration of the premiere of Star Wars: The Acolyte on June 4, 2024. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! https://www.patreon.com/starwarslitpod/ Get your first Star Wars audiobook free when you sign up for an Audible trial here: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Subscribe to the Now This Is Lit newsletter for free on Substack: https://starwarslitpod.substack.com/...

Jun 04, 202410 minSeason 2Ep. 43
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