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Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast

603 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Star 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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306: Catching Up With Rusty Miller

October 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Do you remember The Jedi Master’s Quizbook (1982), by Rusty Miller? At 11 years old, this boy penned a New York Times Bestseller! Rusty, who now goes by Matt, will take us back 38 years and tell us how an 11-year-old had the foresight to publish this book, the envy of all Star Wars-loving kids.  Our good friend Chris Alexander just had a book birthday! Star Wars Origami 2 is now available for sale, and we speak with Chris about his 20-year journey to get both Star Wars Origami and Star Wa...

305: Tusken Raider Alan Fernandes with Special Guest Miki Herman

October 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Let’s visit the Death Valley set of Star Wars in 1977! Special guests Alan Fernandes (Bantha-riding Tusken Raider) and Miki Herman (Star Wars Production Crew Member) reflect back on these shooting days. Alan worked at Marine World wrestling with tigers and befriending Banthas (Well, the Bantha was really Mardji the elephant!) Miki shares her experiences as a crew member of the Lucasfilm production team.    MULAN ON DIGITAL GIVEAWAY   We have 2 Digital Codes to give away for Disne...

1: "Sisters, Tonight We Fly!"

October 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! 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 to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First the sisters whisk you off to Fantasyland to introduce themselves to all of you! They answer important questions like, Which Disney villain would you be and why? On a bad day, who is more like a princess and who is mor...

304: The Scariest Disney Attractions

October 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

We bring HalloweenTime to You! It’s HalloweenTime! We can’t go to the Disney Parks to celebrate, so we’ll bring the season to you. This week we’ll share the truly chilling Haunted mazes found at Hong Kong Disneyland. They took the horror mazes found at Knotts Scary Farm and Universal Horror Nights and Disneyfied them. It makes us deeply jealous that we don’t have these in the US.  We also talk about our favorite scary Disney attractions, and reminisce about a certain terrifying dragon ...

Teaser Trailer: Neverland Clubhouse

October 05, 2020 21:38 - 2 minutes - 2.99 MB

Two sisters (and best friends!) share their love for all things Disney through adventures, Disney news, hot topics, history and more. Let Courtney and Kelly be your Guides through Disney Fandom!  Coming to your favorite pod catchers on October 13th. Neverland Clubhouse is part of the Skywalking Network. Look for it monthly!  

303: Live from the Space Stage - A HALYX Story!

October 01, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 54 MB

In the summer of ‘81, Disneyland featured a band that mashed up KISS and Star Wars that sang about “Jailbait”! It was called HALYX, formed by Disney Record execs to play at the Space Stage in Tomorrowland and hopefully capture a bone fide record deal. On this episode, we speak with Matthew Serrano, the director of the documentary, Live From the Space Stage: A Halyx Story. You can watch the documentary on YouTube.   This fascinating piece of Disney history lives on in the DeFunctland Yo...

Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #26: "DOOM Mission!"

September 24, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #26 “DOOM Mission!” is the finale of a 2-part storyline involving Luke and Leia exploring shady business surrounding the planet Yavin and discovering a hidden Imperial base run by Baron Tagge. You're in for a treat with this rousing issue featuring death-defying action, Leia gaining strength through a good cry and Luke using the Force as a guide. Richard and Sarah discuss the comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic things that appear now in Star Wars b...

302: The Mandalorian S2 Trailer + Super Secret Project Announcement

September 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

The trailer we’ve all been waiting for, the first look at The Mandalorian S2, was released on 9/15! We ask the hard-hitting questions like ‘is Baby Yoda wearing booties in the snow?’ Let’s break it down. Courtney and Kelly Turckel have been hard at work on a super secret project, and now it’s time for that Super Secret Project Announcement!! Listen in for details on the NEW Neverland Clubhouse!! We also talk about watching The Empire Strikes Back at the new Rose Bowl Drive-In Theater. Wha...

301: Mulan vs. Mulan

September 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Today, Laura Sirikul (@lsirikul of Nerdist / Nerds of Color / The Hollywood Reporter) joins us to discuss her Mulan fandom. She grew up reading the ballad of Mulan as a kid and explains how important it was seeing a Disney character that looked like her. Laura also shares stories of when she visited the live-action Mulan set in New Zealand and attended the world premiere in Hollywood! We will also discuss Mulan vs. the live action Mulan, but will issue a spoiler-warning before we go into tha...

300: Skywalking Through Episode 300

September 03, 2020 23:41 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

It’s a 300th Episode Celebration! Not only is this week an episode milestone, but it’s also a virtual convention milestone - the successful completion of ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga. This first Star Wars fan virtual convention was a huge success. 100+ panelists, 60 live panels, 30 volunteers and 7 organizers (including yours truly) planned and pulled off this convention on GetVokl.com, and we passed our Make-A-Wish fundraising goal of $3000!! It was incredible. And you can still watch ev...

299: Dan Madsen and Celebration 0 Commentary

August 26, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 68 MB

We go back to 1987 with Dan Madsen! Over Memorial Day weekend in 1987, Star Wars was celebrating its 10th Anniversary. To commemorate such a milestone, Starlog Magazine held a convention in Los Angeles called, “Starlog Salutes Star Wars–A 10th Anniversary Tribute to George Lucas and the Galaxy Far, Far Away Which He Created!” We prefer the title – Star Wars Celebration 0. Only a few thousand fans attended, as opposed to the tens of thousands that attend these past Celebrations. I was ther...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #25: "Siege At Yavin"

August 13, 2020 06:09 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #25 “Siege At Yavin” is the first of a 2-part storyline involving Luke and Leia exploring some shady business surrounding the planet Yavin, near the Rebel base. Richard and Sarah discuss the comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts - names and planets that show up later in Star Wars books, comics and films. It's fascinating the amount of material that's pulled from these original comics. Title:"SIEGE AT YAVIN" Release Date: April 24, 1979 Writer: Archi Goodwin ...

298: Back To Batuu with Cole Horton

August 06, 2020 06:27 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

If you miss Galaxy’s Edge, then this is the episode for you - we speak with author Cole Horton about the making of his new book, Galaxy’s Edge: A Traveler’s Guide to Batuu! You know it’s a party when Cole shows up!  We are excited that artist, business owner and professor, Fernando del Rosario will be joining us at ForceFest. We’ll check in with him and see what he has in store for the convention, and talk about his superhero-inspired art! In Things We Want To Share, let’s get down to ...

297: Comic-Con@Home

July 30, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

This year, San Diego Comic-Con decided to pivot the popular convention to a virtual space, and created Comic-Con@Home. We covered the event, watched panels, bought merchandise - so now it's time to break it all down. Eric Onkenhout (correspondent, Skywalking Network) joins us to share panels we watched, reactions and suggestions for next year. How is Walt Disney World handling crowds amidst a pandemic? Skywalker Tati Perez shares her experiences at The Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood St...

Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #24: "Silent Drifting"

July 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #24 “Silent Drifting” is a stand-alone story featuring the early days of General Ben "Obi-Wan" Kenobi. This is the first time the SWEU delved into the Galactic Republic! But with a name like "Silent Drifting," is the story good? Chris Alexander (Star Wars Origami) joins us on our journey through this classic Marvel Star Wars comic from 1979. Show Notes: Title:"SILENT DRIFTING" Release Date: MARCH 27, 1979 Writer:Mary Jo Duffy Artwork:Carmine Infantino, ...

296: ForceFest - Celebrating The Saga

July 16, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga is coming August. 28-30th, and this week we welcome two members of our planning committee to discuss their backgrounds and more details on this virtual convention. Tyler Bucks (Chatter Squadron / Star Wars HUB) and Frank D. Rich (Star Wars Autograph News). We are working together to fill the void Star Wars Celebration left when they announced it would not be happening this year. We want to provide a space and place where creators can share and talk about what ...

295: Summer Movies!

July 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

It’s a Summer Movie Celebration! Take a trip back in time and think of your favorite summer movies and movie memories. Kai Charles (Fangirls Going Rogue) and Mike Celestino (Laughing Place/ Who’s The Bossk) join us to share stories of films like E.T., Jurassic Park, Jaws, Wonder Woman, Independence Day, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace and more.  Virtual Star Wars Celebration is now, officially, ForceFest: Celebrating The Saga!It will take place August 28-30, 2020 on GetVokl.com. We share a f...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #23: "Flight Into Fury!"

July 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MB

Issue #23 “Flight into Fury” is the final comic in a 6-part story arc featuring our favorite Star Wars heroes, and villains you’ve never heard of. But, like the cover, it does feature a terrifying appearance of Darth Vader! (Not quite as terrifying as Rogue One, but for an 8-year-old it’s scary).  Title:"FLIGHT INTO FURY!" Release Date: February 20, 1979 Writer:Archie Goodwin Artwork:Carmine Infantino,  Bob Wiacek and Carl Gafford Cover Art:Carmine Infantino / Bob Wiacek Synopsis:As ...

294: Introducing Star Wars Virtual Celebration 2020

June 25, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Star Wars Celebration has been cancelled, but that won’t stop us from having a Star Wars Virtual Celebration #SWVC2020! We’ve been knee-deep in planning this event - guests and collaborators are excited, and we wanted to share our mission statement:  SWVC 2020 celebrates different voices in fandom that aren’t always heard or can’t always attend Star Wars Celebration. This is an opportunity to have discussions that open our minds to different perspectives. If you’re interested, please sign ...

293: The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker

June 18, 2020 15:25 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

We continue the 40th anniversary celebration of The Empire Strikes Backwith Kim Simmons who was a Kenner photographer during the vintage era. All those Kenner Star Wars toy packaging you remember? He had a HUGE hand in them! Kim is producing a book which will showcase the Empire Strikes Back toy line photography in all its glory - please check out his Kickstarter here - The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker.Now sit back and enjoy some fantastic stories. Also on this episode, we delve into the n...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #22: "To The Last Gladiator"

June 10, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 33.3 MB

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #22 "To The Last Gladiator" centers on The Big Game - in which Han Solo and Chewbacca must fight a battle to the death with dozens of opponents, all floating in an anti-gravity arena full of hidden dangers. This battle takes place for the pleasure of the spectators gathered on The Wheel - a floating casino in space. Title:"TO THE LAST GLADIATOR" Release Date:JANUARY 23, 1979 Writer:Archie Goodwin Artwork:Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek Cover Art:Carmine...

292: Galaxy's Edge - 1 Year Anniversary

June 05, 2020 18:53 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

Let’s rewind back one year ago to the opening of Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland! We will reminisce about our first steps in the land and read all of your memories. Then it’s time to test your knowledge with a Jedi Mind Probe Quiz and Fun Facts!  In a new segment, Skywalking Force Member Focus, 14-year-old Skywalking Force member, Jonathan Marroquin, joins to talk about his fandom. Walt Disney World begins a phased reopening on July 11th. Our sponsor, Small World Vacations, has a special mes...

291: Star Wars Weekends Spectacular!

May 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Let's take a trip down memory lane and remember Star Wars Weekends! Michael McLain (Admin, Star Wars Weekends...The Memories) joins us as we look back at the yearly Star Wars party held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios almost every year from 1997-2015. There were shows, Star Wars celebrities, merchandise, and another reason to see your closest and dearest friends in fandom. We tackle an important question, will we see Star Wars Weekends ever again? Several of our Skywalkers have stories, memo...

290: The Empire Strikes Back - Muppets, Underoos & Bantha Tracks

May 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

In honor of its 40th Anniversary, this episode is all about publicity on The Empire Strikes Back, with special guest Craig Miller (Lucasfilm Publicity 1970s-1980s). We talk about how the publicity campaign was a pioneer for its time, ushering in a new way of marketing movies that continues to this day. Some of these include a 1-800 number to speak with your favorite Star Wars character, articles in Bantha Tracks, and The Muppet Show appearance. Craig was largely responsible for all content o...

289: The Clone Wars Fortune Cookies

May 14, 2020 05:48 - 49 minutes - 28.5 MB

How many life lessons, morals and values have you learned from Star Wars and, more specifically, from The Clone Wars fortune cookies that precede almost every episode? Din from the band F105joins us once again to discuss the most inspiring fortune cookies, and those which have a special impact on each of us. Gems such as: “A plan is only as good as those who see it through.” “The first step to correcting a mistake is patience.” “No gift is more precious than trust.” If you want to pi...

288: The Clone Wars Finale

May 08, 2020 02:27 - 1 hour - 77 MB

May the 4th, 2020 marked the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. What an amazing, galaxy-shattering finale! Discussing the last two episodes “Shattered” and “Victory and Death” is a monumental task, so we brought reinforcements. You know him as the lead singer for the band F105, we know him as our good friend Din! Enough writing, let’s dive in NOW. Sarah is donating AND selling face masks! For all the details, click here. Check out these SKYwalking NETwork shows: Classic Marvel ...

287: Skywalker QuaranTainment

April 30, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 88.3 MB

Sheltering in place has allowed many of us to come up with creative ways to spend our time. We talked with Skywalkers to see what creative projects they've been up to since mid-March. Jim Astin does funny toyography (like the Show Picture above). Joey Pittman and Joshua Jordan have been ramping up their podcasting. Joshua and Eric Onkenhouthave been blogging. Kai Charles came up with great ways to maintain sanity and reduce stress. Chris Kowalski is tweaking a Kenner Action Figure cosplay a...

286: The Siege of Mandalore Has Begun

April 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

On April 17, 2020, Disney+ aired the best half hour in television history (so far) with Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode, ‘Old Friends Not Forgotten’ Part 1’! The Siege of Mandalore has begun, alongside the beginning of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of The Sith. It was an exciting, emotional episode and we share our thoughts (Richard and Sarah), along with those of you on YouTube who watched our livestream and those of you who commented in our Facebook Group.  Star Wars: The Clone WarsCo...

285: Old Time Magic with Tom Ameen

April 16, 2020 18:15 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Musician and pianist Tom Ameen just released his latest Disney-inspired album, Old Time Magic, featuring piano versions of Disney favorites like “The Age of Not Believing” from Bedknobs and Broomsticks and “Brazzle Dazzle Day” from Pete’s Dragon. Tom joins us to discuss his composition and recording process, and his inspiration for the album. Star Wars: The Clone Wars "Together Again" In Things We Want To Share, we go over Episode 708 of The Clone Wars, "Dangerous Debt"- our thoughts, co...

284: Upward and ONWARD!

April 09, 2020 22:34 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Skywalking Force member Jess Walz joins us for an emotional discussion of Disney Pixar’s Onward. From older brothers to lost parents to Dungeons and Dragons, this film has a special meaning and a lot of heart.  Sarah is donating AND selling face masks! Email [email protected] you're interested. Each mask comes with a pipe cleaner for the nose and pocket for a filter. In Things We Want To Share, we go over Episode 707 of The Clone Wars, "Dangerous Debt"- our thoughts, commen...

283: When Did You First See The Empire Strikes Back?

April 02, 2020 21:28 - 2 hours - 71.1 MB

What’s your Empire Strikes Back Story? We gather a group of Skywalkers to answer this and share our first-time experiences in celebration of the Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary. Martin Keeler, Courtney and Kelly Turckel and Eric Walker (Mace in the Ewok Adventure films) saw this film for the first time in 1980, 1995 and 2020, so it’s quite the round-up!  April 3rd is a huge Disney+day full of new content celebrating Earth Month - April! Three Disneynature films join the ranks of Natio...

282: The Skywalker Legacy

March 26, 2020 20:39 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Show of hands - how many of you are listening to this podcast in your pajamas? No judgement here! The Rise of Skywalkeris out on digital, and with it a 2+ hour documentary The Skywalker Legacythat features plenty of rare footage from the original trilogies. The behind-the-scenes footage blew our minds, so we have to share! Star Wars: The Clone Wars "Gone with a Trace" In Things We Want To Share, we go over Episode 705 of The Clone Wars, "Gone with a Trace"- our thoughts, comments, questi...

281: That Yoda Guy - Nick Maley

March 19, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

We are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with a mini-series of special interviews and episodes! This Part 1 features special guest and "That Yoda Guy" Nick Maley - Special Effects Makeup Artist and one of the key contributors to the fabrication of Yoda for The Empire Strikes Back!Nick tells us so many great stories about the hardship that went into creating Yoda, and gives us his thoughts on all Yodas throughout the years, including Baby Yoda! Nick was also a make-u...

280: Margaret Kerry Returns!

March 12, 2020 18:17 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Margaret Kerry, Tinker Bell herself, returns! Margaret was the animator’s reference model for Tinker Bell in Disney’s Peter Pan (1953), and since we started STN she has made several appearances on the podcast and even co-hosted a few episodes of Step In Time. Now she’s back to share the most romantic story - her whirlwind romance and wedding day on Valentine’s Day, 2020 - at 90 years old!  In Things We Want To Share, we go over Episode 703 of The Clone Wars, "On the Wings of Keeradaks"- ou...

279: Our Disney+ Watchlist

March 05, 2020 20:05 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB

Disney+ has changed our lives in the last four months! On this episode we share our Disney+ Watchlist - what we recommend, what we suggest that you skip, hidden gems and what we are looking forward to for the rest of the year. We also want to know what you like! Comment or share on social media. Star Wars: The Clone Wars "A Distant Echo" In Things We Want To Share, we go over Episode 702 of The Clone Wars, "A Distant Echo"- our thoughts, comments and Easter eggs. Air Date: 2/28/20 For...

278: What is #ProjectLuminous - The High Republic?

February 27, 2020 05:49 - 1 hour - 65 MB

We now know that #ProjectLuminous is a huge Star Wars publishing event set in The High Republic, 200 years before the Skywalker Saga. Richard and Sarah share all they learned at the Walt Disney Studios press event, as well as audio from authors Charles Soule, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel Jose Older and Cavan Scott. The authors share juicy details about their books and comics. A musical Jedi! Matthew McConaughey in space! #MakeHoojibsCanon…?? (Check out our comprehensive article for...

277: The Ultimate Clone Wars Primer

February 20, 2020 07:36 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

We are joined by our SkyNet crew to talk all things Star Wars: The Clone Wars leading into its Season 3 release on 2/21/20 on Disney+!! Teresa Delgado (Sabers & Spells / Fangirls Going Rogue) shares her love for all things Maul while Christy Morris (Sabers & Spells / The 602 Club) brings us up to speed on Aurra Singh and the bounty hunters. We all share our favorite episode from each season of the Clone Wars, and how they may relate to the upcoming season 7. If you're rusty, we even play bit...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #21: "Shadow of a Dark Lord"

February 13, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #21 "Shadow of a Dark Lord" features...you guessed it...Darth Vader! This is his first appearance in Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics since Issue #6. "Shadow of a Dark Lord" is the 4th chapter in a 6-issue story arc featuring Luke, Leia, Han, the droids and Chewbacca on The Wheel - a floating casino in space. After being separated for several issues, our heroes are starting to reunite in preparation for the biggest threat yet - Darth Vader himself!!   Sho...

276: Emily Swallow - The Mandalorian Armorer

February 07, 2020 00:36 - 57 minutes - 33.2 MB

Emily Swallow - The Armorer from The Mandalorian - joins us on a very special episode! She discusses her role, the costume, that amazing helmet and Mandalorian lore. She is a huge fan of The Mandalorian as well! Big thanks to our STN Bounty Hunter, Shamim Dana - we gave him the puck and the fob for Emily and he completed his mission!    We also have Skywalking Shout-Outs and a NEW Skywalker of the Month announcement. They receive their very own jingle as composed by Rob Dehlinger!  ...

275: Nien Nunb Lives...? With Mike Quinn

January 30, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Mike Quinn, Nien Nunb puppeteer in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, joins us to discuss Nien Nunb’s fate in the film. We also talk with him about his involvement in Galaxy’s Edge Rise of the Resistance attraction.    The TV series Star Wars Resistance concluded this past week on the Disney Channel, so we discuss and give it a proper send-off.   Star Trek: Picard debuted this week on CBS: All Access! Sarah is still twitterpated by Captain Picard and we give our first impressions ...

274: Rise of the West Coast Resistance!

January 24, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

Rise of the Resistance has arrived in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland! We attended the opening day, 1/17/2020, with a group of dedicated Skywalkers. Richard and I also experienced the Rise of the Resistance Media Day, thanks to James Burns (Jedi News) and Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / FanGIRL Blog). We have reactions, a running gag that went terribly wrong, and we were able to get a few minutes with Disney Imagineers, Anisha Deshmane and Kelsey McCullough, (Play Disney Parks App).  Comi...

273: Skywalking Through 2019 - Year In Review

January 07, 2020 20:49 - 2 hours - 77.3 MB

Our 7th Annual Year in Review! On this episode we look back at the highs, lows and surprises of 2019 with special guests Christy Morris (Sabers and Spells) / The 602 Club on Trek FM) and Patrick Pyne (Skywalking Force member). From Baby Yoda to Captain Marvel, Rise of Skywalker to SWCC, Toy Story 4 to Captain Picard, we cover it all.  This episode marks the return of “Skywalker of the Week” where one of you lucky listeners will get your very own jingle as composed by Rob Dehlinger (Alpha ...

272: The Mandalorian Season 1 Recap

January 01, 2020 19:35 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

The Mandalorian just completed Season 1 on Disney+. With the introduction of The Child/Baby Yoda, it has firmly cemented itself in popular culture. Teresa Delgado (Fangirls Going Rogue / Disney Vault Talk / Sabers and Spells) joins us to review and recap the entire season!  We share our highlights, favorite Easter Eggs, favorite characters, what we want to see in Season 2, and how much we now hate Biker Scouts!   Would you like to send in your thoughts? Record a Voice Memo on your phon...

271: Skywalking Through The Rise of Skywalker

December 23, 2019 08:41 - 1 hour - 63 MB

It’s here! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Roundtable recorded after the first screening of the legendary TCL Chinese Theater IMAX with LiningUp.net! This time around the Line raised over $12,000 for Starlight Children’s Foundation!! In our roundtable we give SPOILER-FILLED initial reactions and breakdowns. Skywalkers you’ll hear: Kai Charles (Fiction State of Mind) Chris Alexander (author, Star Wars Origami) Eliza Peralta Christopher Marino Matt Baird Dave Skale (Ghost Host) S...

270: The Rise of Skywalker Global Press Conference Special

December 18, 2019 21:05 - 1 hour - 40.9 MB

Gear up for The Rise of Skywalker with an in-depth discussion with the cast and crew at the Rise of Skywalker Global Press Conference! Held on December 4th in Pasadena, Richard and I share our experience not only of the Press Conference, but photo ops, merchandise display and a special Roundtable with producer Michelle Rejwan and writer Chris Terrio. James Burns (Jedi News) joins us to discuss the various quotes from JJ Abrams, Daisy Ridley, Keri Russell, Anthony Daniels, Joonas Suotamo, Bil...

269: Rise of the Resistance

December 12, 2019 22:33 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

Rise of the Resistance opened at Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World. James Burns (JediNews) and Dave Parfitt (Adventures By Daddy) were lucky enough to attend the special Media Event surrounding the opening, and give us their full spoiler-free review. We also learn more about the Star Wars Hotel (Galactic Starcruiser) and Epcot! Skywalker Matt Clifton shares his excitement as well. LiningUp.Net has officially begun in the countdown to The Rise of Skywalker! We attended the opening night a...

268: Star Wars Memories with Craig Miller

December 06, 2019 23:08 - 38 minutes - 22.4 MB

What are your favorite Star Wars Memories? Craig Miller has an entire book dedicated to his many Star Wars memories working at Lucasfilm from 1976 through the early 1980’s. Craig’s book, Star Wars Memories: My Time in the Death Star Trenches, is available now! We talk about the book and Craig teases us with a few stories. Be sure to also check out episodes 116 and 145 for more fun stories from a galaxy far, far away. NEW Holiday TeePublic Design The last time we created a Holiday Des...

267: Frozen II ~ Into The Unknown

November 29, 2019 05:33 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Frozen II is here, and we are here to talk about it!! Bryn McKinnon (A Window to the Magic) joins us in a discussion of story, songs and Rock Monsters! It was one of those great conversations where looked at all sides and opened each others’ minds. Yes, we do talk spoilers, so make sure you’ve seen the film before listening. The Mandalorian knocked it out of the park with Chapter 3 “The Sin,” directed by Deborah Chow. The fate of The Child and the Mandalorian are now inextricably linked, ...

266: Julie Andrews, Life Day, DVC Points and Blurrgs

November 21, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 54 MB

We have been everywhere this week, including An Evening Conversation with Julie Andrews! This episode is one big “Things We Want To Share.”  We saw Julie Andrews in person, and share anecdotes from an amazing evening hosted by LA Times Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, Mary McNamara. Chad Pennycuff (My DVC Points Podcast) joins us to discuss his show and a special DVC “Moonlight Magic” evening at DCA. The Mandalorian Chapter 2 “The Child” - let’s discuss the episode, fun facts and the his...

265: The Mandalorian - I Have Spoken

November 14, 2019 17:04 - 1 hour - 59 MB

This is The Mandalorian Primer and Roundtable Reactions. We Have Spoken!!  Tricia Barr (FanGIRL Blog / Fangirls Going Rogue) joins us as we get prepped for The Mandalorian and Disney+. Learn about composer Ludwig Goranssen’s score for the show, and Ming-Na Wen’s character Fennec Shand. Tricia also gives us insight into Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, whom she met at a Press Event. Then fast-forward to the first viewing of The Mandalorian - this episode also contains a Roundtable of Skywal...

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