Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
603 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsStar Wars, Disney, Marvel fans, this is the podcast for you! Husband and wife team Richard and Sarah (plus LOTS of interviews with amazing guests) cover Star Wars, Disney and pop culture fandom - the stuff that surrounds us, penetrates us and binds us all together as instantaneous friends! So grab a glass of blue milk and take the second star to the right straight on to this podcast. Become a Skywalker!
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373: Day 2 & 3 Star Wars Celebration Roundtable
June 05, 2022 03:19 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBLet’s get into the nitty-gritty details of Day 2 and 3 of Star Wars Celebration. We go into the Attack of the Clones 20th Anniversary Panel, the Mando+ panel with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, and the Tales of the Jedi panel which turned out to be the most interesting of them all. We are joined by Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / Fangirl Blog), BJ Priester (Fangirl Blog), Bryn MacKinnon (Totally Tell Me Everything) and her son Ivan, Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse)...
372: DAY 1 Star Wars Celebration Roundtable
May 31, 2022 22:34 - 48 minutes - 28 MBListen to a comprehensive recap of Star Wars Celebration Day 1 with Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / Fangirl Blog), BJ Priester (Fangirl Blog), David Skale, Bryn MacKinnon (Totally Tell Me Everything), Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse). We found a great spot at the Marriott hotel and hunkered down. We talk about the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase panel, and a few other panels we separately attended. If you missed that opening panel (like Richard and Sarah), this tells the story!...
371: Tom Spina and Star Wars Celebration Tips
May 24, 2022 04:43 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBTom Spina, of Regal Robot, is back on Skywalking Through Neverland to share all their new Star Wars Celebration exclusives. Their highlight is a maquette of Red Ball Jett AKA Max Rebo. During pre-production on Return of the Jedi, Max didn’t have a name so this was the name they gave him and we go into that. If you like creature talk, then this conversation is for you! As we continue our ramp up to to Star Wars Celebration, we visit with Boonta Eve Cantina organizer Spencer Jawitz an...
15: Disneyland Post-COVID Tips and Star Wars Celebration
May 21, 2022 14:42 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAre you headed to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure in this new Post COVID world? Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they discuss how Disneyland feels today, the ever-changing rules and requirements and all the updates and news from around the Parks. (Listen with the player above) Then its almost time for Star Wars Celebration in Anahiem, California and Neverland Clubhouse will be there. It is Courtney and Kelly's first celebration but Sarah is an expert so we get her top 5 mus...
370: Celebration Art Show - Jason W. Christman
May 20, 2022 20:54 - 45 minutes - 26.5 MBIn our ramp up to Star Wars Celebration, artist Jason W. Christman discusses his special Celebration Art Print, A New Hope Death Star. This 12” x 36” print is a stunning cross section of nearly all the scenes on the Death Star in A New Hope. Jason also shares his behind-the-scenes process on creating this piece and the fascinating inner workings of the Art Show this year. They’ve changed up some policies, and several artists aren’t too happy about it! Let’s dish… Social Media: @starw...
369: Samantha Alleyne - The First Female Stormtrooper
May 18, 2022 03:42 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBSamantha Alleyne, the first female Stormtrooper, shares so many stories about her career as actress and model. Since THE FORCE AWAKENS, she has played about 15 different parts in each Star Wars film, with crazy on-set stories for each one. What subtle pieces were changed in the Stormtrooper armor to accommodate her feminine shape? What was her most embarrassing moment on set? You’ll learn how she and her hand worked directly with Tony Gilroy to create a pivotal on-screen moment in ROGUE ONE....
368: Misty Rosas - She Has Spoken!
May 12, 2022 05:39 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBMisty Rosas, of The Mandalorian fame, joins us to discuss her fantastic (or should I say “Fantasmic”) career and spout wisdom as only she can! Misty played Kuiil and the Frog Lady in The Mandalorian! She shares fun behind-the-scenes production stories on set. Did you know Misty also worked at Disneyland? She was a dancing Monkey in the debut cast of Fantasmic, among many other entertainment jobs. We also get into her Yoga instructor career and how that led to the perfect line-reading that wo...
367: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
May 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBIt’s a special Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness bonus episode! Doctor Strange and Wanda Maximoff, now Scarlet Witch, must contend with what they both have done to the Multiverse. In this episode, Richard and Sarah break down the film and share their thoughts on the characters, genre and scenes. Where do our favorite characters go from here?? What do we think of a horror film in the MCU? We also share your thoughts, too. As with any of our breakdowns, this episode DOES contain spoil...
366: Happy May the 4th with Dominic Pace!
May 04, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBHappy May the 4th Skywalkers! Star Wars month has officially kicked off and special guest Dominic Pace is here to help us celebrate! When The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ we were all excited to see this new bounty hunter in the Star Wars universe. The series then gave us many of these fearsome hunters including the Shaara-din known as Gekko! Dominic Pace appeared as Gekko, who is not only seen in The Mandalorian but also on a tiki mug, and he has since grown into the next great ambassado...
365: The Sword in the Stone with Tom Ameen
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThe Sword in the Stone (1963) is a Disney animation classic, and we are delighted to discuss the film with musician, composer, and pianist Tom Ameen! We break down the film, share our favorite memories, characters, scenes, and also talk about the music. Merlin, Wart, Archimedes, Mad Madam Mim and squirrels - oh, those squirrely squirrels!! We also share YOUR comments in our Shout-outs. Tom has released a NEW piano album, “The Softer Side of Magic,” which begins and ends with Star War...
364: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #37 "IN MORTAL COMBAT"
April 21, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBClassic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 37 "IN MORTAL COMBAT" (April 1980) totes itself as the final issue before The Empire Strikes Back adaptation. Hence, several storylines wrap up and we see an epilogue that returns Han and Chewie to the Rebels and a few other Empire set-ups. But most importantly, Luke and Darth Vader battle it out in a lethal Crystal Forest!! Richard and Sarah discuss this comic, the artwork and writing, and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places t...
363: My Journey to Endor with Tracey and Kevin Thompson
April 14, 2022 04:37 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBIf you’d love to hear stories from someone who has played a badass Ewok, a chandelier-swinging Munchkin, and a mechanical bear then we’ve got you covered! Kevin Thompson played all those characters, and just published the book, My Journey to Endor, written by his wife Tracey. They both join us for a fantastic discussion that covers Return of the Jedi, Weird Science, Blade Runner, Under the Rainbow, the Ewok TV films and couples goals. Also on this episode, we have a BIG ANNOUNCEME...
362: Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Force-full Update
April 07, 2022 05:22 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBStar Wars Celebration Anaheim is NEXT MONTH! So much news has been coming out this last week, so to help us break it all down and give us updates on the Boonta Eve Cantina bash is Spencer Jawitz (Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Facebook Group / Virtual Cantina)! We’ve heard back from our Panel submissions and Podcast Stage application as well, and we have…good news. The Skywalking Network will be well-represented at SWCA. To top this all off, our book, Today in Star Wars Hist...
361: Moon Kight Comic Book Origins & Episode 1 Review
March 31, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBMoon Knight, the 6th Disney+ Marvel series, has arrived! We prepare you for the entire series with a Comic Book primer, and share our thoughts on the first episode, “The Goldfish Problem.” There are so many layers to this character who first appeared in 1975 in the series Werewolf by Night. Plus having so many personalities, Moon Knight is very hard to boil down. But we did it. We gathered a lot of information and tried to focus on the highlights so it wouldn't be overwhelming. Now let's tak...
360: Skywalking to Neverland Clubhouse
March 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBIt’s a fun crossover episode with the Neverland Clubhouse! Richard and Sarah are hard at work finalizing the book - Today In Star Wars History - so we are giving you a chance to listen in on a brand new episode of the Neverland Clubhouse with Sarah Woloski, Courtney and Kelly Turckel. Its all about your favorite Galactic Heroes, Princesses and Villains! The sisters and Sarah are hanging out in Adventureland as they share some incredibly fun events that they all attended. ...
14: Galactic Heroes, Princesses and Villains!
March 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWelcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Its all about your favorite Galactic Heroes, Princesses and Villains! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. (Listen with the player above) The sisters and Sarah are hanging out in Adventureland as they share some incredibly fun events that they al...
359: Kenobi, Kim Simmons & Boonta Eve Cantina
March 10, 2022 17:28 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBKenner photography with Kim Simmons, a new Kenobi Trailer, and Star Wars Celebration updates with Spencer Jawitz - this show is jam-packed!! Returning to the show is Kim Simmons - The Man who shot Luke Skywalker! He was the Kenner photographer that shot the Star Wars toys for cardbacks, catalogs, and promotion. He just launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the fourth and final book in his series of Kenner/Hasbro photographs. For the first generation of fans, we can say that Kim sh...
358: Galactic Starcruiser - Accessibility & Know Before You Go
March 02, 2022 03:53 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWe are here to tell you EVERYTHING about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in WDW with special guest, James Burns (Jedi News). We share our thoughts, some tips, accessibility info and recount the amazing experience. Huge thanks to Tricia Barr and Teresa Delgado of Fangirls Going Rogue for the invite. Be sure to check out even more coverage linked below. GALACTIC STARCRUISER & WDW VACATION OFFER: Details: Book a NEW 2022 Walt Disney World Vacation Package valued at $3800 or more and ...
#13: Disney Legend Dave Smith and D23
February 20, 2022 03:41 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MBWelcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Its all about Disney Legend Dave Smith and the Walt Disney Archives. Here you leave today and venture into adventure, excitement, and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where Three friends, Kelly, Courtney, and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First, the Sisters and Sarah are hanging out on Main Street USA as we Discuss Dave Smith and his contribution to the Walt Disney Company. Plus ...
357: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #36 "RED QUEEN RISING"
February 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBClassic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 36 "RED QUEEN RISING" (March 1980) features a muscled Luke Skywalker fighting off a "Unikitty". But that's not all! Princess Leia, in a fun turn of events, decides it's her turn to rescue Han and Chewbacca from a detention cell. And Darth Vader is still manipulating everyone into final battle positions, which we will see in the next issue. Richard and Sarah discuss this comic, the artwork and writing, and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic peo...
Totally Tell Me Everything: 7...about Cosplay
February 15, 2022 06:21 - 1 hour - 38 MBGreetings and salutations, friends! We’re back, and we’re diving into COSPLAY, a creative pursuit that’s near and dear to our sewing machines and hot glue guns. Question 1: What is your connection to cosplay? Sarah: It all started with Slave Leia/Hut-slayer Leia/Gold Bikini Leia and JediTink during 2007 and 2012 Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles and San Diego Comic Con Proto-cosplay: ‘80s Superman pajamas Still cosplaying? Yes! Making costumes for runDisney events gives...
356: Book of Boba Fett & the Rampaging Rancor Finale!
February 10, 2022 07:57 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBThe Rancor-tastic The Book of Boba Fett finale just wrapped with Western shoot-outs, rampaging rancors, and Grogu’s decision that will shake the galaxy. We go over our thoughts on the episode, the series, and share your thoughts as well! SPOILERS AHEAD. Sign up for the Skywalking Network Newsletter Never miss a podcast, Zoom discussion link or Pop Culture Trivia! Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts: Resilience Squadron - Sharing the adventures and challenges of disabled fans ac...
355: Sweetheart's Nite + Book of Boba Fett Ch 6
February 04, 2022 01:36 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWe are celebrating Valentine’s day early by sharing our Sweethearts Nite experience at Disneyland. And we’ll also share our love for this week’s episode of the Book of "The Mandalorian" - Chapter 6 of THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT. Get ready for food, fun, and FOXES because we dressed up as Robin Hood and Maid Marian and had an amazing time! We also give you a few tips if you are hitting up one of these Disneyland After Dark events. Chapter 6 BOOK OF BOBA FETT "From the Desert Comes a Stranger"...
354: Disney's ROBIN HOOD Revisited
January 27, 2022 04:56 - 55 minutes - 32.1 MB"Oo-De-Lally" Skywalkers! It’s our ROBIN HOOD episode! Join us as we travel back to 1973 and celebrate Disney’s 21st animated feature - ROBIN HOOD. To Sarah, this was a nostalgic look back at one of her favorite childhood films. For Richard…he has never seen this movie!!! The discussion also includes helpful comments from those Skywalkers who watched us live, as well as several comments from the 100 submitted earlier in the week! ROBIN HOOD struck a nerve. Do you like these Disney film...
#12: All that Glitters...
January 24, 2022 04:21 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBWelcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - We are talking Genie+, A new exhibit at the Bowers Museum, All that Glitters, the Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives and choosing our Favorite Disney+ shows. Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where Three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First the Sisters and Sarah are off to Adventurel...
353: Star Wars Home Video with Nathan P. Butler
January 20, 2022 07:46 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThere are numerous ways you may have heard of our guest, Nathan P. Butler. He has been podcasting for over 20 years, he has written for Dark Horse Comics’ Star Wars Tales, and was a contributor for The Essential Atlas. Listen and learn all about his new 3-volume book set “A Saga on Home Video: A Fan's Guide to U.S. Star Wars Home Video Releases!" Also on this episode - first thoughts on The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 4 “The Gathering Storm,” which aired the day of our recording. This ...
Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #35: DARK LORD'S GAMBIT
January 13, 2022 18:33 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBhttps://youtu.be/uw7wnuHHDS4 Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 35 "DARK LORD'S GAMBIT" (February 1980) features Darth Vader at his manipulative finest. As the title suggests, Vader succeeds in manipulating the Tagge family and Luke Skywalker into vulnerable positions he can then exploit at his leisure. This issue also features Leia in a miniskirt, and it's quite shocking! Richard and Sarah discuss this comic, the artwork and writing, and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comi...
352: Book of Boba Fett
January 06, 2022 06:25 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBTHE BOOK OF BOBA FETT blew us away, and we share our thoughts on the first two Chapters. “Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land” laid out the story structure - a mix of present-day Boba Fett and his Bacta Tank visions of his past. “Chapter 2: Tribes of Tatooine” hit us hard with nostalgia and Dances With Wolves vibes. WOW! Joining us for part of the discussion is Spencer Jawitz (SWCA Facebook Group Admin, Boonta Eve Cantina Organizer). Spencer also shares more details about Boonta Eve Ca...
STN 351: This Year in Fandom with The Disneyholics
December 31, 2021 01:47 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIt’s our traditional Year In Review! Per usual, we like to invite guests with different perspectives to share their thoughts about fandom in the past year, and then look ahead to 2021. This year we invited two Disneyholics - Jenn Diz and Myke TV from The Disneyholics show! We will be talking about our favorite 2021 fandom moments, moments that didn't live up to expectations and what we are looking forward to in 2022. There may even be some unexpected confessions… We also have an announceme...
350: Mike Nesmith Tribute + Positively Disney Cookbook with Kimberley Bouchard
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBMike Nesmith of The Monkees was a hugely influential figure in Richard’s life, not only in music but in pop culture and comedy. On December 10th, Nesmith passed away at the age of 78, just a few weeks from his 79th birthday. Here with us to share memories of Papa Nez (as he’s sometimes called) is Cary Gordon, host of the Metal Geeks podcast. Ever wonder what celebrities eat? Find out in this amazing book - The Positively Disney Cookbook: Personal Recipes From Your Favorite Celebrities ...
349: Disney ENCANTO with Teresa Delgado
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBSign up for the Skywalking Network Newsletter Never miss a podcast, Zoom discussion link or Pop Culture Trivia! Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts: Resilience Squadron - Sharing the adventures and challenges of disabled fans across and in the Star Wars universe Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes Neverland Clubhouse - Tw...
348: Howard Kazanjian - A Conversation with Return of the Jedi Producer
November 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBOn this special Thanksgiving episode, we welcome producer Howard Kazanjian to the show! He is the producer of Return of the Jedi and Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark among many others! What was it like to work with George Lucas...AND Steven Spielberg...AND Alfred Hitchcock?? It’s an amazing hour+ conversation where we even talk about the most dangerous amusement park rides. We’d like to dedicate this episode to the late J.W. Rinzler who initiated this interview. Rinzler...
347: The Eternals
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBMarvel’s THE ETERNALS - let’s get into it and break down this film. We go over the plot, each character, and our thoughts. Richard brings up several Easter eggs, from Star Wars to DC! Sarah shares her thoughts on the diverse cast and quotes from the director. The Skywalkers watching live and those who shared comments in our Facebook Group before this recording also have some great insight into this film. We also share our Halloween night experience, since it’s fun to document that eac...
346: The Book of Boba Fett Trailer Talk
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Book of Boba Fett Trailer has arrived and it’s time for some Trailer Talk! Lucasfilm and Disney+ also broke the news that Jennifer Beals has joined the cast as a Twi’leck. At just under two minutes, the trailer gave us a lot to talk about. We also read through some comments from the Skywalkers who posted their opinions in our Facebook group and joined us live when we recorded on Tuesday. What are you doing for Life Day? We have a few events to keep the holiday festive an...
#11: WDW 50 - The Most Magical Celebration on Earth!
October 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBWelcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - It's Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary and we are celebrating all things Walt Disney World! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First the Sisters welcome co-host Sarah Woloski of Skywalking through Neverland and Totally Tell Me Everything as a permanent co-...
345: Top Terrifying Moments in Star Wars, Disney, Marvel
October 28, 2021 06:07 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBHappy Halloween Skywalkers! What makes your list of spooky and terrifying moments in the Star Wars, Disney or Marvel Universes? Jenmarie (Anakin and his Angel) joins us to share those moments in a fun roundtable. We bring up scenes from Attack of the Clones, Snow White, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Mary Poppins, The Empire Strikes Back and more. Just wait till you find out Richard’s Disney pick! Make sure to follow both @skywalkingpod and @anakinandhisangel on instagram for a B...
344: Halloween TV Traditions
October 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBWhat do you watch every year as a Halloween Tradition? Whether it’s a Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror episode, Sleepy Hollow, or It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, we all have our favorites. Tim Nydell from the Saturday Morning Rewind podcast joins us as we share our favorites, plus Halloween commercials we just can’t get out of our heads! We even talk Muppets Haunted Mansion, which has become a NEW tradition! Are you ready for Life Day? Do you have your glowing Orb? No? Well we hav...
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics 34: THUNDER IN THE STARS
October 15, 2021 23:15 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MBLink to Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AgNHq0F7xkA Why did Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #34 fade out?? Because Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is now on YouTube! Just head to the link in your show notes to watch. We felt this show lent itself very well to YouTube, because you can see the comic as you listen. For those of you who are seeing impaired, we still describe the pages and story as we go. YouTube also allows us to divide the show into convenient chapters ...
343: Star Wars Visions Dancing In Our Heads
September 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBStar Wars Visions is here! Star Wars Visions just premiered on Disney+, and it’s time to delve deep into the messages, music and magnificence of these nine anime-inspired short films from Japanese studios. Din of the band F-105 joins us with some terrific insight. In fact, each of us came from 3 unique perspectives, and changed each other’s minds on ones we didn’t initially care for. Sarah brought musical insight, Din brought story-telling and philosophy, Richard brought his fil...
342: Oogie Boogie Bash vs. WDW's Boo Bash
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIt’s time to start the Halloween anticipation with TWO Disney Halloween Parties - DCA’s Oogie Boogie Bash and WDW’s After Hours Boo Bash. The names may be similar, but the parties were quite different. Each is a separate ticketed event held at a Disney Park, complete with Treat Trails, themed characters, food and entertainment. We welcome Meredith Duckworth (newest member of the Skywalking Force) on the show to tell us about her Boo Bash experience, while we recount our first night at the Oo...
341: "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" with Bryan Lee
September 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBSHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS has arrived, smashing box office records. Cosplayer, graphic designer and LiningUp.net friend Bryan Lee attended the World Premiere in Hollywood dressed as Shang-Chi, and he joins us to discuss his experience, the film itself and Awkwafina’s silver fanny pack. Did she wear it to the premiere? Inquiring minds want to know. As an Asian-American, Bryan also discusses how ground-breaking SHANG-CHI is in terms of its cast, director and production team. Thi...
BONUS: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl
September 07, 2021 05:35 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MBSkywalking to John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! We have a special treat for you. On September 3 we braved crowds, traffic and Hollywood to attend the ‘Maestro at the Movies’ - John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl.' It was the first of a 3 night engagement, and what an amazing event. Composer David Newman conducted the first half, and after the intermission John Williams took the stage. You’ll hear some clips from the concert, plus a recording of us and our Skywalkers reviewing the...
STN 340: What I've Learned from Star Wars, Disney and Marvel
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBSchool is now back in session… but where did you learn most of what you use on a daily basis, your valuable life lessons? If you’re like us you learned them from the Star Wars, Disney and Marvel films. So go grab your trapper keeper, your compass, and a #2 pencil, pull up a chair, and listen as we share our favorites. We also put this question out on social media, so there are plenty of amazing responses from our Skywalkers. In Things We Want To Share, we share the response to our Fo...
339: 08/25/77 Star Wars in "Rolling Stone" Magazine
August 26, 2021 15:52 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBDo you know what happened on this day in Star Wars history? On Aug. 25th 1977, Luke, Han, Leia and Chewbacca made the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. This issue features one of the first in-depth interviews with George Lucas, and we share all the good parts! Lucas speaks about the struggles of getting Star Wars off the ground, storylines he wants to revisit in future films (this is the first time he mentions Vader getting burnt up in the volcanic pit), he also talks about how he would be so...
338: Writer Steven Melching and the Hoojibs
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBStar Wars animation writer Steven Melching joins us to share stories of writing on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: Resistance! Over an hour of great insight into TV writing, because his filmography includes Batman, Transformers, He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, RoboCop, and Marvel franchises. Steven gives us behind-the-scenes stories about some of the fan-favorite Star Wars episodes, like “Twilight of the Apprentice,” “Rookies,” and the emotion...
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #33 "SABER CLASH!"
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 40 MBClassic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 34 "Saber Clash!" (December 1979) continues the story of our heroes vs. Baron Tagge. Today’s issue features situations reminiscent of a big plot point that we see in The Last Jedi and a Lightsaber battle that will come around in Attack of the Clones. Plus, we now know where J.J. Abrams got the name - The Force Awakens. Richard and Sarah discuss this comic, the artwork and writing, and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appe...
10: Jungle Cruise - the 8th Wonder of the World!
August 09, 2021 12:05 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWelcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - where we discuss Jungle Cruise! The film, the Disneyland attraction changes and the D23 Fan event at the El Capitan Theater! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First the Sisters welcome Special Guest Co-host Sarah Woloski of Skywalking through Neverland a...
337: Star Wars Footprints and Disneyland Magic Keys
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBAugust 3rd 1977: Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO put their footprints in cement in the “The Forecourt of the Stars” at the Mann’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. To help celebrate the 44th anniversary of this event, Alan Sanborn shares his experience from that day. Welcome to our new segment - Today in Star Wars History! Beyond this day, we share historical fun facts about “The Forecourt of the Stars” dating all the way back to 1927 when Sid Grauman owned this famous theater. W...
Totally Tell Me Everything: 6...about Theme Parks
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBHello, friends! This month, we’re gabbing about THEME PARKS, a subject Sarah and Bryn have a lot of experience with. Question 1: What was your favorite Theme Park experience as a kid, teen and adult? Kid Not Afraid: Bryn begins with the tale of the time her former fighter pilot father took her on her first upside-down roller coaster, the Corkscrew at Knott’s Berry Farm in ‘80s Buena Park, California. Risk-taker: Sarah’s also got a roller coaster memory for us: When it came to...
336: JUNGLE CRUISE and Tom Ameen
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBComposer, pianist and good friend Tom Ameen joins us to share his latest Disney-inspired relaxation album, Magical Meditations. It features tracks like I See The Light, it’s a small world, Circle of Life - all reimagined at slower tempos perfect for naptime. Then Richard and Sarah share a spoiler-free review of JUNGLE CRUISE. Did it live up to the hype? Was it worth the wait? Would we watch this, The African Queen or The Country Bears? And most importantly, we want to know what you ...