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Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) alongside Jireh (@sulcusandjirehs) as they look at the lasting legacy of Rose Tico. They discuss Kelly Marie Tran's journey, the importance of Rose from a representation standpoint, screen-time in The Rise of Skywalker, and why Rose embodies some of Star Wars' most important themes. 

Kelly Marie Tran: I Won’t Be Marginalized by Online Harassment (NY Times)

The Rise of Rose (BuzzFeed News)

Kelly Marie Tran Explains Why Representation Matters in ‘Star Wars’ (Variety)

Q&A: ‘The Last Jedi’ breakout Kelly Marie Tran (LA Times)

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Intro and Outro Music is composed by Jonathan Adamich ("Flight Toward The Stars") and is licensed to use.