About this episode

In this special 5th Anniversary episode, the hosts celebrate their journey with guest Stephanie Farr, discussing the intersection of journalism and Philadelphia culture within the Star Wars fandom.

What does a veteran crime reporter turned "Philly Culture" columnist have in common with a father-son duo obsessed with a galaxy far, far away? More than you’d think. In this special 5th Anniversary episode, Kerwin and Keith Yarde welcome Stephanie Farr of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the heartbeat of the City of Brotherly Love and the serendipitous moment she helped their podcast blast into hyperspace. Stephanie shares her journey from writing obituaries in small-town Pennsylvania to uncovering the "weird, wild, and wonderfully unique" stories that define Philadelphia, including the emotional saga of a woman who found her birth family through the power of local journalism. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as the trio recounts the 2021 profile Stephanie wrote that caught the attention of Mark Hamill himself. Beyond the Star Wars magic, Stephanie offers her "insider-outsider" perspective on why Philly’s honest, "Eagles-hoodie-wearing" culture is like nowhere else on Earth. Whether you're a journalism student looking for career advice—like why you should take an acting class—or a tourist seeking under-the-radar spots like the City Hall tower tour, this episode is a…

People in this episode

Host: Kerwin Yarde

Guest: Stephanie Farr

Topics covered

• anniversary
• journalism
• Star Wars
• Philadelphia culture
• storytelling

Keywords

• Father. Son. Galaxy.
• Stephanie Farr
• Philadelphia
• Star Wars
• journalism
• 5th anniversary
• Mark Hamill
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Philadelphia Inquirer

Books & works: Father. Son. Galaxy.

Places: Philadelphia, City Hall

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