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Comparison Of Star Trek And Star Wars Part 1

Season 1, Ep. 917

"Comparison Of Star Trek And Star Wars Part 1" delves into the origins and cultural impact of these two iconic sci-fi franchises. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN explore the differing philosophies, storytelling techniques, and the passionate fandoms of Star Trek and Star Wars.


Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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