Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Every journey has a beginning……



Bantha Tracking is an audio journey through the earliest official Star Wars fan publications.



Each episode brings an original issue of the Official Star Wars Fan Club Newsletter, Bantha Tracks to life, presenting an audio edition and hosts exploring its articles, news, interviews, rumours and behind-the-scenes stories in discussion.



Beginning this episode with the very first Official Star Wars Fan Club Newsletter from early 1978, we’ll follow the publication issue by issue as it evolves into Bantha Tracks and beyond, experiencing Star Wars as fans did at the time—waiting for the next film, discovering new characters, and learning the latest news directly from Lucasfilm.





Whether you’re a lifelong Star Wars fan, a collector of vintage memorabilia, or simply fascinated by the history of the franchise, Bantha Tracking offers a unique opportunity to rediscover these rare publications as they were originally read—and now, heard—one issue at a time.



Join Dan, Jez and some bloke called Alan as we begin the trail with Newsletter  Volume 1, Number 1