🎬 Bionic Buzz¼ covered the world-famous San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where we interviewed Ashley Eckstein—the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars, author, founder of Her Universe and co-host of the HypeFriend! podcast.

During our interview, Ashley discusses:

⭐ Co-hosting HypeFriend! with her childhood friend Michael James Scott
⭐ Their mission to start a friendship revolution—one “HypeFriend” at a time
⭐ Her friendship with the members of Yellowcard and their appearance on the podcast
⭐ The 2026 Her Universe Fashion Show, which featured adoptable dogs
⭐ Her new novel, Lucky 22
⭐ Her husband David Eckstein’s new memoir, Just Enough
⭐ David’s work with the Orlando Dreamers and their effort to bring an MLB team to Orlando
⭐ Ashley and David’s upcoming book tour

ABOUT HYPEFRIEND!

Childhood friends Ashley Eckstein and Michael James Scott—best known for playing the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway—team up for a weekly podcast celebrating friendship, encouragement and positivity. Their mission is to start a friendship revolution, one “HypeFriend” at a time.

Listen:
https://www.beahypefriend.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hypefriend-with-ashley-eckstein-michael-james-scott/id1825671963

ABOUT HER UNIVERSE:

Founded by Ashley Eckstein, Her Universe is a groundbreaking fashion and lifestyle brand created for fans. The company offers fandom-inspired apparel and accessories while celebrating inclusion, creativity and self-expression.

Shop Her Universe:
https://www.heruniverse.com/

ABOUT LUCKY 22:

Written by Ashley Eckstein and Samantha Chase, Lucky 22 is a contemporary romance about aspiring actress Ella Rose Holt and professional baseball player Christian Lucas. A chance encounter, a lucky number and a not-so-blind date bring them together as they balance love, ambition and life in the spotlight.

The book will be released on September 8, 2026.

Learn more and preorder:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lucky-22/Ashley-Eckstein/9781968707996

ABOUT JUST ENOUGH:

Written by David Eckstein and Jake Gronsky, Just Enough tells the inspiring underdog story of the two-time World Series champion and 2006 World Series MVP. David shares how perseverance, faith, family and an unwavering work ethic helped him overcome the odds throughout his life and baseball career.

The book will be released on September 8, 2026.

Learn more and preorder:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Just-Enough/David-Eckstein/9781968707712

CONNECT:

Ashley Eckstein:
https://www.ashleyeckstein.com/

HypeFriend!:
https://www.beahypefriend.com/

Her Universe:
https://www.heruniverse.com/

Blue Box Press:
https://theblueboxpress.com/

đŸŽ„ Host & video edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic BuzzÂź.