# 124: The Star Wars Holiday Special

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Podcast: [A More Civilized Age: A Star Wars Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-more-civilized-age-a-star-wars-podcast-1365839)
Published: 2025-12-10T18:55:21+00:00
Episode link: https://amorecivilizedage.net/124-the-star-wars-holiday-special
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## Resource

When I went to post this episode, I went through all the motions necessary to post it as a Patreon bonus before remembering: "Oh no, wait, did we actually watch this chaotic mess for the main feed?" That's how bonkers this 1978 variety show is. So get ready to have your mind evaporated by this neutron bomb of content as we head to the Wookiee Planet on this very special Life Day. Next Time: Matthew Stover's Revenge of the Sith Novelization, Part One: Victory (Chapters 1 - 7) Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized! Show Notes The Star Wars Holiday Special Commercials Hosted by Rob Zacny ( robzacny.bsky.social ) Featuring Alicia Acampora ( ali-online.bsky.social ), Austin Walker ( austinwalker.bsky.social ), and Natalie Watson ( nataliewatson.bsky.social ) Produced by Chia Contreras ( cado.bsky.social ) Music by Jack de Quidt ( notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee ( xeecee.bsky.social )

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