# 140: Doctor Aphra Vol. 1 — Aphra

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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: 2026-08-27T02:50:28+00:00
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## Resource

It's time to answer the question we've had for months: Does Aphra really have a doctorate, and if so, what type of doctor is she, really? In this episode, we learn a lot about her history, both academic and otherwise. Next time: Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (trade paperback) Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized! Show Notes 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 Michael Hermes Music by Jack de Quidt ( notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee ( xeecee.bsky.social )

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