Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
600 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 247 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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456: The Bad Batch S3 Mid-Season Breakdown
March 21, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe break down THE BAD BATCH Season 3, Episodes 4-7 with James Floyd from Star Warsologies! This is the midpoint of season, so we discuss several theories, the music, and where we think this series will end up. Who are these Clone X’s?? Let's get to the bottom of Project Necromancer. There are also several references to films we know and love - Jurassic Park and Terminator. As with all great discussions, we made some excellent discoveries along the way. Episodes discussed: S3:E...
455: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #48 - Sarah's Birthday Comic! "THE THIRD LAW"
March 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAfter 9 years we’ve done it! THIS is the Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics issue that coincides with Sarah’s birth in March 1981!! Issue #48 “THE THIRD LAW” is an appropriately Princess Leia-centric episode in which she faces off against Darth Vader, and the Star Wars universe was introduced to the Garden of Butterflies. We recommend watching the video version (above) of this episode which contains the full comic as we page through it. Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #48 “THE T...
454: Skywalking to HOTH with Mark Newbold
March 07, 2024 15:01 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBBest way to consume this podcast: https://youtu.be/0wEf-vWejug Crawl out of that tauntaun, grab a cup of warm blue milk, and settle in for exciting stories about vacationing on the ice world of Hoth! On March 5, 1979, principal photography began in Finse, Norway for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Mark Newbold of Fantha Tracks visited these icy plains. He stood on the grounds where Luke Skywalker was attacked by a wampa, he walked the snowy terrain where the great AT-AT battle took place, and h...
453: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #47 "DROID WORLD"
February 29, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBAre you ready to take a trip with us to Droid World? In the early days of Star Wars - 1981 - this comic book world was inhabited by colorful and vengeful warbots! Luke Skywalker, R2-D2 and C-3P0 go on an adventure and we are here for it! Richard and Sarah share their thoughts as they read through this classic Marvel comic. Do you remember reading it? Did you listen to the adapted book-and-record The Further Adventures: Droid World (1983)? Or is this your first time? We recommend watc...
452: The Bad Batch S3 Premiere Press Roundtable & Review
February 21, 2024 08:01 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBRichard and Sarah review and breakdown the first three episodes of THE BAD BATCH season 3 which premiered on 2/21 on Disney+! We were also part of a Star Wars fan site roundtable hosted by Disney and Lucasfilm, which shed fantastic and relevant insight into The Bad Batch from the showrunners Brad Rau (executive producer) and Jennifer Corbett (head writer, executive producer), along with the voice of Omega, Michelle Ang, and the voice of The Bad Batch, Dee Bradley Baker. We've sprinkled in...
451: Butch Patrick is Skywalking Through Neverland!
February 15, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBThis is a discussion with Eddie Munster himself - Butch Patrick! Richard grew up watching Butch Patrick in just about everything from Shazam (1974), Lidsville (1971-72), The Phantom Tollbooth (1970), The Munsters (1964-66), and The Monkees 1967 Christmas episode. In that episode Butch plays Melvin Vandersnoot, a child of 10 going on 65 with no Christmas spirit. Of course, The Monkees change that by the end, and it’s a heartwarming tale that Richard and Sarah watch every year on Christmas day...
450: Disneyland vs. Universal Studios Hollywood!
February 08, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIf you love theme parks, then you are going to love this episode! Courtney & Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse) join us to compare and contrast Disneyland Resort to Universal Studios Hollywood - ranking them in terms of price, experience, attractions, food, theming and more. Richard and Sarah conceived of this episode back in December, when our top-level Disneyland Magic Keys blocked us out of that theme park over the Christmas holiday. So we did some research and bought the top-le...
449: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #46 "DREADNAUGHT DEVOURER"
February 01, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBWhat is the Genie from Aladdin doing in a Classic Marvel Star Wars comic? And why is it purple? Who is Cody Sunn-Childe? How does this comic relate to the Mortis Arc and World Between Worlds in Star Wars? Richard and Sarah answer all of these questions as they meticulously delve into Issue #46 "Dreadnaught Devourer" OR "The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Childe." We recommend watching the video version on YouTube which contains the full comic as we page through it. Classic Marvel Sta...
448: Mike Matessino - Soundtrack Producer, Master Engineer & Audio Archaeologist
January 25, 2024 15:00 - 2 hours - 75.8 MBSoundtrack lovers, this episode is for you!! Mike Matessino, film historian & soundtrack producer/mixer/engineer, joins us to discuss his fascinating career. For 30+ years, Mike has edited, mixed, restored, and master engineered expanded & deluxe edition soundtracks such as the Star Wars original trilogy (1997 Special Edition release), Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Planet of the Apes, Hook, Harry Potter, and The Sound of Music - Super Deluxe Edition. Sarah used to pour over Mike’s liner not...
447: Mickey Mouse as Public Domain EXPLAINED by Law Professor B.J. Priester
January 18, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBYouTube version: https://youtu.be/TSAdvCZ2mgw Law Professor B.J. Priester (FanGirl Blog) joins us to share the ins and outs of public domain and trademarks, especially as it applies to beloved characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse. It has been 95 years since the introduction of Disney’s iconic mice and Tigger, which means anyone can use these characters without Disney’s consent. However, it’s a bit more complicated, and so much more interesting, than that, so BJ helps to break it all do...
446: Skywalking Through 2023 and Beyond! with Melissa Truth and Spencer Jawitz
January 11, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours - 75.3 MBIt’s our annual year-end wrap-up spectacular!! We take a look back at 2023 - the highs and lows, what may or may not have met our expectations, our personal goals, and so much more. And we invited some friends to join us - Melissa Miller from Star Warsologies (which can be found here on the Skywalking Network), and Spencer Jawitz from Virtual Cantina Network! From BARBIE to INDIANA JONES, San Diego Comic-Con panels to Boonta Eve event at Star Wars Celebration Europe, and…ROGERS: The Musical...
445: A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Pop Culture & History
December 21, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBHow much do you know about Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”? On this episode we share the novela’s 1843 origins, then fast forward through 180 years of incredible adaptations! THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, SCROOGED, MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL, SPIRITED, and so many more. What is the pop culture impact of “A Christmas Carol” and how has it affected us personally? Richard and Sarah share their favorites, and Skywalkers weigh in with their comments. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all...
Neverland Clubhouse #24: Life Day, Walt Disney Family Museum and Mouse-Con OH MY!
December 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBJoin Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take you on our weekend at Disneyland. We went to Disneyland on November 17th -19th and it was a weekend of Celebration. It was Life Day in Galaxy's Edge, the start of Christmas time in the parks and we celebrated Courtney's Birthday! We recap the experience, including Viva Navidad and the new Adventureland Treehouse. We recommend you watch the video version above for the best experience. Then we take you to San Francisco where Courtney and Kel...
444: MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS TALES Breakdown with Teresa Delgado
December 07, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB“Mickey’s Christmas Tales” is a NEW series of stop-motion animated shorts on Disney+. We are going to break down these ultra CUTE shorts, plus an amazing documentary “Christmas With Walt Disney”. Here to join us and add some great Disney historical perspective is our friend and podcaster Teresa Delgado! We pose many questions that we hope you can help with such as, what is up with Bitsy? And what is the deal with Santa and Mrs. Claus - are they dogs? Which animated short is our favor...
STN 443: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #45 "DEATH PROBE"
November 30, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIt’s Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics LIVE from Long Beach ComicCon! Richard and Sarah did a panel breaking down Issue #45 - DEATH PROBE. We had a large screen where the audience could see the panels, and we even did a Hostess/Marvel ad where we brought in a special guest. Luckily we recorded the entire panel on video, as well as our wrap-arounds for this week. We recommend watching the video version here: https://youtu.be/InhUMPqbj4M Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #45 “D...
442: WISH Movie Breakdown & Review + Walt's Office Tour & Disney Animation Studios Press Day
November 22, 2023 04:28 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBTime to break down Disney’s NEW animated film, celebrating 100 years of Animation - WISH! We also will share stories, pictures and videos from our WISH press day at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, CA, where we learned so much about the animation process, and visited Walt’s office!! There won’t be any spoilers for the film until we warn you, so you can listen up to that point if you haven’t seen the movie. For the best experience, please tune in to this podcast episode on YouTube. ...
441: THE MARVELS Breakdown with that Skrull - Paul Warren
November 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBTHE MARVELS is here, and we share our review and breakdown of the film with Skrull actor Paul Warren! Is Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel) the new “Nick Fury” of Marvel? What did we think of the more “out-there” scenes with show tunes and flerkittens? What crazy behind-the-scenes stories does Paul Warren share? Let’s go higher, further, faster together! Paul also shares fun stories of his time working on STAR WARS: ANDOR. You can read our review of The Marvels. Subscribe to o...
440: 'Star Wars Holiday Special' Boba Fett Animator - John Celestri
November 08, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWho animated the iconic BOBA FETT in THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL? John Celestri! John joins us in a fascinating discussion on the inception and animation of “The Faithful Wookiee” animated short from The Star Wars Holiday Special. Since he was the senior animator at Nelvana Studios, John had his pick of characters from the special, so he took on Boba Fett, of course. Our discussion includes answers to burning questions: Exactly which Moebius designs propelled the look of “The Faithful Wook...
439: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #44 - DUEL A DARK LORD!
November 01, 2023 22:10 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe break down the FINAL issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation - BETRAYAL AT BESPIN! This comic includes the confrontation between Luke and Darth Vader, and Darth Vader's terrifying familial declaration. Meanwhile, Leia, Chewie, C-3P0, R2-D2 and Lando make their escape from Bespin. Richard and Sarah share their thoughts and find fun Easter eggs throughout. What a rousing finale to The Empire Strikes Back series of comics! We recommend watching the video version (ab...
438: Halloween Special!
October 25, 2023 22:24 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBTrick or Treat Skywalkers! It’s our favorite time of year, and in this episode we learn all about what goes on behind-the-scenes of a Six Flags Haunted Maze! Mr. Halloween himself - Alan Sanborn - is a professional Maze Ghoul at Six Flags Magic Mountain. This is a culmination of his experience producing live Halloween shows for 25 years. Richard, Sarah, and Alan also share favorite Halloween experiences and play some Skywalking-branded Halloween trivia. Then we bring out an intervie...
437: Celebrating 100 Years of Disney / Remembering Costume Designer Shawna Trpcic
October 18, 2023 23:51 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWatch the video version of the show: https://youtu.be/x-9jHma-HTI We celebrate the 100th anniversary of Disney animation, and the life of Star Wars costume designer Shawna Trpcic, with special celebrity guests! First, Sarah Woloski shares fun facts she and Richard learned at a press event for ONCE UPON A STUDIO held at El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. This all-new animated Disney short is now available on Disney+, and it will make you laugh and cry. The fun facts learned from directors ...
Neverland Clubhouse #23: Oogie Boogie Bash Meets Rogers the Musical
October 14, 2023 17:44 - 54 minutes - 31.5 MBJoin Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take through their experience at Disney's Halloween Event - Oogie Boogie Bash 2023. They are joined by their friend Bryn MacKinnon from Totally Tell Me Everything as she joined them at the event. The characters, the costumes and all the fun Photopass pictures they discuss it all. From the first time they saw and fell in love with Rogers the Musical they knew they had to dress up as the Starkettes for Oogie Boogie Bash and with Bryn as their Cap...
436: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #43 "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" Adaptation Part 5
October 11, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBWe break down the fifth issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation - BETRAYAL AT BESPIN! This comic chronicles Han, Leia, and Chewie's time meeting Lando on Bespin, as well as Luke's failure at the Dagobah cave and his arrival on Bespin. Richard and Sarah share their thoughts and find fun Easter eggs throughout. How does Naboo factor in? We recommend watching the video version of this episode which contains the full comic as we page through it. Sarah found some fun new...
435: AHSOKA - The Jedi, The Witch, and the FINALE
October 05, 2023 03:53 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe finale of AHSOKA and Dick van Dyke at Disneyland - need we say more?? We have reached that moment in time which we all couldn’t wait for but yet dreaded - the finale of Ahsoka! Richard and Sarah break down the episode with easter eggs, musical moments, and our overall opinion of the series (or season)? Also on this episode: Our encounter with Dick van Dyke and the Dapper Dans at Disneyland! Hera and Chopper teach Richard to be a Rebel Spy. Does it work?? Screening of A Distur...
434: 10-Year Anniversary Show!!!
September 28, 2023 04:54 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB10 YEARS OF PODCASTING!! This is our 10th Anniversary show!! In this super-sized episode, Richard and Sarah share stories and clips from the top 10 most downloaded episodes. From Margaret Kerry to Gary Kurtz to #HappyBeeps, 2013 through 2023, these clips, guests, and fans are so fun to listen to! VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/bShPVzOEsEs We recorded this episode live on our YouTube channel, so you’ll see Skywalker comments as they watch along. Composer Rob Dehlinger pops on to remi...
433: Disney Cyber-Security Tips
September 21, 2023 04:58 - 1 hour - 56 MBWhat security measures does the Walt Disney Company have in place to keep guests safe? How many security threats does Disney deal with on an hourly basis? Our special guest, Keido Rider, worked cyber-security at Disney Parks and has some GREAT tips and stories about keeping guests safe from hackers. Think of him as a Jedi Temple Guardian, protecting galactic citizens from malicious Sith. Watch video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x9CUkQnafKQ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for ...
432: AHSOKA Episodes 4-5 (Fallen Jedi and Shadow Warrior)
September 14, 2023 01:12 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBSTAR WARS: AHSOKA is on fire, so this week we will dissect 2 episodes - Chapter Four: Fallen Jedi and Chapter Five: Shadow Warrior. We’ve invited Spencer Jawitz (Virtual Cantina Network) for this discussion. SPOILERS AHEAD! We tackle questions like: How does this series use the Force differently? What are the musical themes of the end credits? What are some Easter eggs we’ve found? When will we see Thrawn??? Spencer also shares details about a NEW West Coast trip for fa...
BONUS: Marcus Dohring Podcast Compilation
September 09, 2023 17:27 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBHey Hey Skywalkers! We are celebrating the life of Marcus Dohring, a good friend to us and a major positive ambassador to Star Wars fandom. Marcus has been on STN a number of times, so we’ve compiled the ‘Best of Marcus Dohring’ here in case you missed his appearances or just want to hear his voice again. 2016: Rancho Obi-Wan Gala 2019: Marcus and Lisa on their adventures at Galaxy’s Edge at DHS 2020: Rise of Skywalker World Premiere experience 2023: Ahsoka Fan Event at Luc...
431: Oogie Boogie Bash - Tips, Tricks, and Judge DOOM
September 07, 2023 23:36 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWe kick off our Halloween celebration at the first Oogie Boogie Bash of the year at DCA. The characters! The food! The fun! So much DOOM in this COVEN OF CHAOS! Since this episode contains video of Roger Rabbit’s Judge Doom, Big Hero 6’s Yokai, Agatha, and more, we recommend you watch the video version of the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLiSzMLEO50 It’s the first episode in September, which means Skywalking Force Shout-Outs! We love the Skywalking Force, our Patreon - so we me...
430: AHSOKA Music & Easter Eggs - Episode 1-3
August 31, 2023 06:34 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAs promised, here is our 3-episode review and breakdown of STAR WARS: AHSOKA!! Sarah analyzes Kevin Kiner’s score and musical callbacks. Richard brings up Easter eggs, references, and where we may have seen or heard these actors before. It’s a comprehensive, must-listen episode for Star Wars fans! Musical analysis, review, and SPOILERS AHEAD for these episodes: “Master and Apprentice” “Toil and Trouble” “Time To Fly” Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more videos ...
429: Ahsoka Fan Events - Coast-to-Coast Reports!
August 23, 2023 00:46 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBThe new series, STAR WARS: AHSOKA, premiered August 22 on Disney+. To celebrate, Lucasfilm and Disney hosted 5 AHSOKA FAN EVENTS across the United States. We take you to every event, with reports from each one including Disneyland - the one we attended! The one thing in common with all the Fan Events was the opportunity to see the first two episode of STAR WARS: AHSOKA. But the experiences were fun and different from there! From Lucasfilm Headquarters in San Francisco to Times Square in NY -...
428: A Disturbance in the Force - Star Wars Holiday Special
August 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBWe are always celebrating The Star Wars Holiday Special (who doesn’t!?) so this week we welcome back director/producer Steve Kozak to share updates on his Star Wars Holiday Special documentary, A Disturbance in the Force. He also gives us some great stories and details about the companion book he authored, debuting at Barnes and Noble this November! Show links: Pre-order the companion book: https://www.amazon.com/Disturbance-Force-Holiday-Special-Happened/dp/1493075276 Th...
427: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #42 "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" Adaptation Part 4
August 03, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBTime to head back in time and revisit Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics! We break down the fourth issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation - BOUNTY HUNTERS. How is the artwork? What are our fond memories of this cover? And just how much does this issue feature the bounty hunters? This issue also contains Sarah's favorite love scene in all of STAR WARS - how does the comic measure up??? This episode also contains our tribute to PAUL REUBENS and some heart-felt memories....
Disney’s HAUNTED MANSION Review: Foolish Mortals, Beware!
July 30, 2023 16:26I miss Eddie Murphy! Haunted Mansion is in my top three attractions at the Disney parks. I enjoyed Eddie Murphy’s Haunted Mansion (2003). I absolutely loved Muppets Haunted Mansion. We have Haunted Mansion Christmas tree ornaments! Can you imagine how excited I was to see this new iteration of HAUNTED MANSION? It saddens me to say this version lost me from the beginning. It was very hard to root for the protagonist when you think he’s a jerk. Let’s back up here and summ...
426: San Diego Comic-Con 2023!!
July 28, 2023 01:16 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBIn this episode, Richard and Sarah share their experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 which was a huge success! We met with Skywalkers, interviewed Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny artists, did our first BIG Comic-Con panel Trivia Bash, and MORE!!! Topics we talk about include: The HerUniverse Fashion Show Star Wars Past, Present, and Future Panel with Leilani Shui (Teeka the Jawa) and Julie Dolen (voice of Leia) Our Star Wars Trivia Challenge Strikes Back Panel! Indiana Jones...
A Star Trek Musical and More at Star Trek Universe Panel - San Diego Comic-Con 2023
July 24, 2023 20:06At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, I attended my first Star Trek Hall H panel - an interesting affair due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. I was not expecting to see any actors from our favorite new Star Trek series like Strange New Worlds, but I did expect to hear from a director or producer. However, the panel began with one moderator - Scott Mantz (Film Critic, Variety) - and he remained the single person on stage sharing new footage from upcoming Star Trek series. Scott began by expl...
425: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #41 "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" Adaptation Part 3
July 12, 2023 22:18 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBTime to head back in time and revisit Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics! Cris Macht of Machtails from the Cantina joins us to break down the third issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation. How is the artwork? What are our fond memories? And how does this issue relate with ROGUE ONE? Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #41 “Imperial Pursuit" Description: Title: "The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial Pursuit" Release Date: September 2, 1980 Writer: Archie Goodwin, based ...
424: INDIANA JONES Red Carpet Adventure & Review
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIf Adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! Mike Celestino (Laughing Place, Who’s the Bossk Podcast) joins us to share our review of this NEW 2023 film and our Red Carpet World Premiere experience in which JOHN WILLIAMS turned up. We also had brushes with Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Ke Huy Quan, Tony Baxter, Karen Allen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and more. Set your Dial for a roller coaster of a good time, because you are Destined to have fun! Video version: http...
423: PRIDE NITE at Disneyland - Historic and Emotional
June 23, 2023 05:05 - 49 minutes - 29.2 MBBreak out your rainbow flags, pins, socks, hats, for a very PRIDE-FUL episode: all about PRIDE NITE at Disneyland After Dark. June 13, 2023 was Disneyland’s first EVER sanctioned Pride event, it’s historic and emotional. Sarah shares her review, thoughts, emotions, and ALL the feels. Characters, photo-ops, food, merch, but most of all the incredible atmosphere - unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before. NEW BOOK - Skywalking Through My Fandom available now!! Order here: ...
422: The Kenner Kids! Joshua Milrad and Chris Timmons!
June 15, 2023 07:02 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIt’s the Star Wars Kenner Kids! Do you remember the Death Star Play Set box? How about the Rebel Armor Snowspeeder commercial from 1978? Joining us is the kid on the Death Star Play Set box - Chris Timmons! Also featured is Joshua Milrad, who played the kid in the Rebel Armored Snowspeeder commercial, and many may know him as Tal, the main child, in The BeastMaster. So many exclusive and rare stories! Joshua Milrad on instagram and Facebook. Maker of the Beastmaster sword - Anselmo K...
421: The Little Mermaid 2023
June 01, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBDisney’s live-action THE LITTLE MERMAID boasts new songs, deeper themes, and beloved characters. But…what’s the scuttlebutt??? What did we think? Sarah Woloski goes under the sea and explores these uncharted waters with her Neverland Clubhouse co-hosts Courtney and Kelly Turckel! The ladies compare the film with the original 1989 animated version and the Broadway musical. They discuss the new cast, and bring up important quotes from the press conference. Let’s dive! NEW BOOK - Skywal...
420: Return of the Jedi Unauthorized Timeline
May 25, 2023 05:29 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBOur Star Wars month celebration continues with the 40th anniversary of RETURN OF THE JEDI! Authors Justin Berger and Jamie Benning share details of their NEW book, Return of the Jedi Unauthorized Timeline, out June 1st. We (Richard and Sarah) then recap Comic-Con Revolution: our Star Wars Trivia panel, book sales, and meeting TIMOTHY ZAHN. Then it’s on to Star Wars news this past week, which unfortunately included sad events. Ray Stevenson passed away on Sunday May 21. Many...
419: Carrie Fisher's Star Treatment
May 18, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 31.4 MBLearn how Carrie Fisher’s Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was made!! Our friend, Lavonne Dominguez of Liningup.net, took part in this very special, once-in-a-lifetime experience. She and 5 other LiningUp.net members spent a day in Hollywood pouring cement, blow-torching Carrie Fisher’s name-plate, cutting out the star, and signing their names - all while spreading TONS of glitter in and around Carrie Fisher’s Star. Be sure to watch the video podcast above to see photos that correspond to ...
418: Hal Hickel - Part 2! ILM Animation Supervisor on THE MANDALORIAN S3
May 11, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBOur discussion continues with ILM Animation Supervisor HAL HICKEL! We dive deep into The Mandalorian Season 3 and talk about all the creatures. If you love learning about how movies & TV are made, this is the way. We will also share our BEST. DAY. EVER!! May the 4th! This has truly become a Star Wars holiday. We share our experience on TV with K-ABC’s coverage of Star Wars Day, Disneyland/Galaxy’s Edge, and the fun time we had hosting an extra-special Star Wars Trivia Challenge at ...
417: HAL HICKEL, ILM Animation Supervisor
May 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBPlease welcome ILM Animation Supervisor HAL HICKEL, whose work you can see in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Rogue One, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and more! He won an Oscar for his work on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. This episode contains so many fantastic stories about his work that we had to break this conversation into 2 parts. This is PART 1! We also give you a great rundown of Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite!! This special ticketed e...
22: Everyone Has a Disney Wish!
April 30, 2023 18:43 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBJoin Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take you on the Disney Wish. Courtney and Kelly were lucky enough to Cruise on the Disney Wish back in January and now we are discussing everything about our trip to the Bahamas. The Disney Wish is the newest and biggest cruise ship sailing out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Courtney and Kelly also compare this trip to their trip on the Wonder. They also discuss: Epcot's Festival of the Arts Their Stay at POP Century Cruising Concierge and ...
416: Sci-Fi Costumes with Augusta Avallone - Obi-Wan Kenobi, Loki, and Star Trek Picard
April 20, 2023 03:23 - 1 hour - 61 MBAugusta Avallone is a treasure-trove of sci-fi costume knowledge, and a talented seamstress! She worked in the costume departments of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Trek Picard S3, and Loki. She also hosts a great panel, “History of Sci-Fi Costumes” which we saw at WonderCon and she tours around to many conventions. Costumes speak to the audience and tell them exactly what you need to know about characters. From natural fabrics and armor to lamé and spandex, science fiction has a rich history in the m...
415: Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Recap
April 13, 2023 03:50 - 2 hours - 82.9 MBhttps://youtu.be/6LksTi8y5Ek Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 has come and gone, and with it comes so much news and great stories! Ahsoka Trailer, The Acolyte, Andor - we will break down all the highlights quicker than you can say, “we want Purrgils in Star Tours!” Joining us are two of our friends in the Force who attended, Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / FanGIRL Blog) and BJ Priester (FanGIRL Blog)! NEW BOOK - Skywalking Through My Fandom available now!! Order here: ...
414: Jabba the Hutt Sculptor John Coppinger
April 05, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIf behind-the-scenes stories are your jam, listen to this fantastic discussion with Jabba the Hutt sculptor, John Coppinger! When you first saw Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, did you have an instant reaction to his look? We can thank John Coppinger for being an intrinsic part of that response. He also puppeteered Jabba’s eyes on set every chance he got. What amazing stories! John also came back to work on, and perform, many characters in The Phantom Menace. His resume includes the fir...
413: Star Wars Celebration Artist Jason W. Christman and #Cantina!
March 30, 2023 05:02 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBJason W. Christman, Star Wars artist, joins us to talk about the Celebration Art Show at Star Wars Celebration Europe. If you like The Empire Strikes Back, probe droids, and a snowy Hoth landscape then Jason has the print for you - “We Have a Visitor”! Is it a concert, a convention, or a cantina? It's all three!! #Cantina is a HUGE event happening in conjunction with Star Wars Celebration Europe and the organizers tell us all about it. Martin Keeler, Jed Shepherd, and Mark Hamilton m...