Is Star Wars art or just more content? As Star Wars continues to thrive as a Disney franchise, can it maintain any artistic integrity, or was it always simply another product in the marketplace? We explore these questions and more, including:The transition from George Lucas’s vision to Disney's corporate ownership.The impact of capitalism on artistic endeavors within the Star Wars universe.Whether the new era of Star Wars can still produce meaningful–even subversive–art.🤝 GUESTSAndy Boyd: Playwright, author of The Trade Federation, Let's Explore Globalization Through The Star Wars Prequels. Check out his new play Occupy Prescott available now from No Passport Press.Matt Barbot: Playwright, author of the award-winning El Coqui Espectacular and The Bottle of Doom, having its next production at Long Wharf Theatre in January 2025.📖 CHAPTERS🔗 LINKSAndy Boyd on Instagram: @AndyJBoydAndy Boyd Official Website: www.andyjboyd.comMatt Barbot on New Play Exchange: Matt Barbot | NPXDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into Star Wars (and Star Wars adjacent) topics.👉 FOLLOW📺 youtube.com/@trashcompod🤳 tiktok.com/@trashcompod📷 instragram.com/trashcompod📬 [email protected]👍 RATE podchaser.com/trashcompod☕ BUY US A COFFEE buymeacoffee.com/trashcompod