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

606 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 247 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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417: HAL HICKEL, ILM Animation Supervisor

May 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Please 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 MB

Join 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 MB

Augusta 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 MB

https://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 MB

If 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 MB

Jason 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...

412: Frazer Diamond and the Jawa Shuffle - Star Wars

March 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Frazer Diamond, Star Wars Jawa, shares stories from the set! Frazer played the Jawa who freaked out C-3PO in the Sandcrawler, and is also the son of Original Trilogy stunt coordinator, the legendary Peter Diamond (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Princess Bride, Star Wars). So he has double the stories to share! He will be signing at Boonta Eve in London on April 6th. Thanks to Spencer Jawitz and Frank Rich for helping to set up our conversation.    Disneyland update! Mickey’s Toontown reo...

411: Candid Stories from the Star Wars sets with Alan Flyng

March 16, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

It is always exciting to speak with someone involved in the original Star Wars trilogy who can give us first-hand stories of what it was really like to work on these epic films. Alan Fying was a Stormtrooper, Snowtrooper, and a Hoth Soldier in The Empire Strikes Back, and an Imperial Officer in Return of the Jedi. He shares never-before-heard, knock-your-socks-off stories about the making of Star Wars. If you see him signing autographs at Boonta Eve on April 6th, think up a fun question - Al...

410: Star Wars Celebration 2023 & Boonta Eve - Looking Ahead

March 09, 2023 04:22 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Let’s look ahead to Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023!! Lucasfilm announced all the big panels and the Star Wars Celebration Art Show entries, and we go over everything! Then Spencer Jawitz and Frank Rich from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Facebook Group will be joining us to give updates on the pre-Celebration bash - Boonta Eve! So many signing guests to look forward to and surprises (that they wouldn’t even tell us about yet).  Even if you’re not attending Star Wars Celebration (lik...

409: The Mandalorian Season 3 - Press Roundtables & Review

March 03, 2023 22:22 - 1 hour - 46 MB

The Mandalorian Season 3 is here! We share our thoughts on the first episode, “The Apostate,” and bring you thoughtful commentary from the showrunners. We were invited to a Star Wars fan site Roundtable and were able to ask questions directly to Dave Filoni & Jon Favreau (showrunners), Rick Famuyiwa (directer, exec producer), and Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan). We play relevant sound bytes in the show. To see the full roundtables, head to our YouTube channel and join in the lively comments! ...

408: QUANTUMANIA! KANG! MODOK!

February 23, 2023 04:34 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

This week we are trapped in the Quantum Realm, drinking the ooze and discussing ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA! Released on 2/17/23, this 31st Marvel film marks the beginning of Phase 5 in the MCU. There’s just so much to this film with a new big bad in Kang, Star Wars allusions, and a floating head-thing. We’re going to break down some of the new primary characters and give our thoughts on the film. We also share the Skywalker's thoughts. Yes, there will be spoilers.   Also on this...

407: Splinter of the Mind's Eye 45th Anniversary!

February 17, 2023 04:21 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

We celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Splinter of the Mind’s Eye - the first novel in the expanded Star Wars universe. We’ll go over the story, read passages of the book that would never pass the Story Group today, and tell you how this book has impacted the future of Star Wars in its legacy.    runDisney is BACK at Disneyland Resort and sign-ups for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend went on sale on Valentine’s Day. How did it go? Is Sarah running? Tune in and find out.   Final...

21: Hit the Open Road with A GOOFY MOVIE

February 12, 2023 07:17 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they hit the open road with Goofy, his son Max and all their wacky friends as they take you back to 1995 with A Goofy Movie.   Courtney and Kelly challenged Sarah to watch A Goofy Movie for the very first time. While Sarah has never seen A Goofy Movie, it's one of Courtney and Kelly's favorites. Join their discussion between a first-time watch and a nostalgic rewatch as we discuss the music, the plot, the easter eggs, and whether or not this movie holds...

406: The Aristocats with Tom Ameen

February 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

On this episode about The Aristocats, no cats, kittens, bloodhounds, geese, or mice were harmed. We just can’t say the same for murderous butlers!! Pianist and composer Tom Ameen joins us to break down Disney’s 1970 animated classic, THE ARISTOCATS, and also give us insight into his NEW album, “Even Villains Have a Soft Side.” From Darth Vader to pirates to Mother Gothel, Tom’s piano versions of classic Disney villain songs will delight you.    “Even Villains Have a Soft Side” Album: h...

405: Disney100 Celebration at Disneyland

February 02, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

On January 27th, Disneyland hosted the kick-off celebration for the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary!! New statues & decor, Nighttime Spectaculars, food, merchandise, and a NEW attraction (for Disneyland) debuted and we were there to celebrate. To share in the excitement, Mike Celestino from Laughingplace.com and Who’s the Bossk podcast is back to share his experience from the special Press Event held that week. We start our discussion with Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway - the pe...

404: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #40 "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" Adaptation Part 2

January 19, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

Revisit Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics with Dee Tails! Dee, creature performer and actor (SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY / THE LAST JEDI / WILLOW series) joins us to break down the second issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation. It's "Battleground Hoth!" How do the classic comics portray this classic on-screen battle? What are our memories (if any) of reading this for the first time? Go grab issue #40 and follow along with us!!     Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #40 “Batt...

403: Dee Tails, that Willow Troll!

January 12, 2023 04:55 - 1 hour - 47 MB

To celebrate the season finale of WILLOW, actor and creature performer Dee Tails returns to share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of this Disney+ series where he played Falken the troll. Falken is featured heavily in Episode 6 “Prisoners of Skellin” alongside his troll brother Lord Sarris. We talk about the casting, costume process (including what it took to put his contacts in), and working with his friends from SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY. Dee was specifically requested to work on this ser...

402: The Bad Batch Season 2 Review & Press Roundtable - Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang, Brad Rau & Jennifer Corbett

January 04, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

2023 started off with a bang on Disney+ with Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch! Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / FanGIRL Blog) and BJ Priester (FanGIRL Blog) join us to review the premiere episodes “Spoils of War” and “Ruins of War”.  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),...

401: 2022 & Beyond with Misty Rosas and Mike Celestino

December 29, 2022 23:49 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

2022 is quickly drawing to a close which means it’s time for our annual year-end pop culture wrap-up. What made the highlight list, what was binge-worthy, and what are we looking forward to in 2023? For such a big year we brought along some friends - Misty Rosas from The Mandalorian, and Mike Celestino from laughingplace.com and Who’s the Bossk podcast.    From Andor, Star Wars Celebration, and the Galactic Starcruiser to Abbott Elementary, Spirited, and LEGOMasters, we cover a huge sw...

20: Cruising Through The Holidays

December 20, 2022 20:02 - 1 hour - 38.8 MB

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take you on the Disney Wonder for Courtney and Kelly's first Disney Cruise. (Listen with the player above)   From Embarkation day to the Closing Ceremonies, Courtney and Kelly there was so much to experience on this beautiful ship. Courtney and Kelly recount their favorite memories and tell us what you need to know before booking your own Disney Cruise.   Then it's time for Disney Christmas Traditions as Courtney, Kelly and Sarah discuss what p...

400: A 400th Episode Celebration!

December 15, 2022 01:49 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Skywalkers! We did it! We made it to 400 fun-filled episodes! So many stories and memories as we take a look back over the last 9 years. Richard and Sarah spin the wheel and randomly pick previous episodes to share stories and clips. Several Skywalkers pop in to share their memories, and we play many of your audio clips that you sent in. It’s a true Skywalker celebration!   Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE   Use code LIFEDAYFREESHIP for free shipping on 2 or more ...

399: Tink and her Launch Crew! Gina Rock and Bruce McGuire

December 07, 2022 22:52 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

How does Tinker Bell fly over Disneyland’s castle? With lots of help - she has an entire launch crew! One of our most popular episodes featured Gina Rock who flew over Disneyland as Tinker Bell during their nighttime fireworks show between 1983 and 2005  (Ep 191). Gina is BACK with a member of her Tink Launch Crew, Bruce McQuire. What steps are required to get Gina ready for launch? What happens when balloons block Tink’s wire? What other characters did a fly-by during the fireworks show? So...

398: WILLOW - Everything You Need to Know

December 01, 2022 05:52 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB

We’ve waited 34 years to see the further adventures of Willow Ufgood, and now, that day is upon us. We share our review of the NEW Willow Disney+ series, as well as a primer with everything you need to know from the original film, going into this new series. Then go behind-the-scenes with some insight into the conceptualization of the series from the Willow Press Conference, and our experience at the World Premiere in Westwood, CA. What a week! Be sure to check out our article on Willow whi...

397: Disney Parks Coast-to-Coast

November 24, 2022 04:07 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

We just got back from Walt Disney World, we still have jet lag, but we are buzzing with excitement and can’t wait to share our Life Day experiences as we take a Cosmic Rewind back to our Small World Vacation!    We visited the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then we raced home to Disneyland. That's 5 Disney parks in one week, and both Galaxy’s Edge’s in one day! And we had Skywalker meet-up on Life Day.And we’ll go over the Skywalker meet-up.   S...

396: On-Program with ANDOR

November 10, 2022 16:37 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

We are still shaking from ANDOR’s “One Way Out.” So much to discuss! So get “On-Program” and join us as we share our current thoughts on episode 10, as well as a hugely informative roundtable interview with Andor’s production designer, Luke Hull, and costume designer, Michael Wilkinson. What went into the productio design of Coruscant vs. the Prison vs. Luthen’s Antiquities? How do you create a character’s personal space? How close did you want to get to the original Star Wars? Why the...

395: Marilee Heyer - Return of the Jedi Artist

November 03, 2022 05:26 - 1 hour - 38.8 MB

Return of the Jedi artist Marilee Heyer joins us in her podcasting debut to share some amazing stories! In 1982, Marilee was hired to “pretty things up” on the upcoming Star Wars sequel, Revenge of the Jedi. Thanks to a sfgate.com article written by Andrew Pridgen, we now know that her artwork for the film had not been properly credited. Now with even more of her art resurfacing on comic covers and Art Of… books, we thought it was the perfect time to hear her story and thank her for her cont...

394: Tales of the Jedi Breakdown and Review

October 26, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Tales of the Jedi premieres on Disney+ on October 26 and we have the breakdown for each of the six animated shorts. What was Count Dooku’s breaking point? Does baby Ahsoka give baby Yoda a run in the cuteness department? Why does Jedi Master Yaddle sound like Bryce Dallas Howard? We also pick out the hidden easter eggs. And we break down Kevin Kiner’s amazing soundtrack as he utilizes Clone Wars callbacks and worldly instruments.  Tales of the Jedi episodes: Life and Death Justice ...

393: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #39 "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" Adaptation Part 1

October 20, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Time 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 first 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 Disney+ ANDOR? Go grab issue #39 and follow along with us and this episode may be with $2500!!   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is on YouTube! Watch and read along with us.   Since this comic se...

392: Skywalking Network Variety Show - Star Wars Celebration 2022

October 13, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Welcome to the Skywalking Network Variety Show! This live show was recorded at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in May 2022, and now it’s finally available to watch! You can watch the video here, and also listen to it as a podcast.  https://youtu.be/1-V68tT5kps  You’ll hear from Din of F-105 and Chris Macht from Machtails from the Cantina; who played a few songs. Then you’ll hear a variety of mini shows heard on the Skywalking Network like Skywalking Through Neverland, the Max EFX Podcas...

391: Once Upon A Scream with Vera Strange

October 06, 2022 05:02 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Our countdown to Halloween begins with a SPOOKY interview with award-winning author Jennifer Brody about her DISNEY CHILLS book series! Brody, under pen name Vera Strange, has written six of these middle-grade horror novels, and we talk about her latest - Once Upon A Scream - which features Maleficent. Brody has also been published in Star Wars with Stories of the Jedi & Sith, and is a HUGE Star Wars fan. Make sure you listen through to the very end of the episode to hear some great Star War...

19: D23 Expo 2022

October 04, 2022 03:36 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they recap the best moments of the D23 Expo. (Listen with the player above)   So many exciting announcements came out of the D23 Expo and Courtney, Kelly and Sarah were there for it all. Join them as they relive the highlights and discuss:   the show floor booths, pictures, giveaways and shopping! the Disney parks Panel new rides and new entertainment DIsney Branded television panel: new series/TV movies coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel   ...

390: ANDOR - Gritty, Grown-up Star Wars

September 21, 2022 03:54 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Are you ready for ANDOR?? This 4th live-action Star Wars series airs the first three episodes on September 21, 2022, and we've been waiting almost two months to share our review with you!! We hope to answer a very important question - whether to cuss or not in the Star Wars universe.   This episode is broken up into two sections - the first is a spoiler-free section that contains an overview of the series, plus the various characters and places to know before you watch. This section al...

389: D23 Expo - Day 3 - Disney Parks and Donny Osmond!

September 12, 2022 22:34 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

D23 Expo 2022 Day 3 was all about Disney Parks! ...and Donny Osmond!???! We share our impressions of the Disney Parks panel. What are you looking forward to? We want to know! This Day 3 convention roundtable includes Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse), Joey Pittman (Disney Universe Podcast) and Justin Smith (Downtown ToonTown). Everyone shares their personal highlights of Day 3, including the last panel of the convention: "Conversations with Disney Character Voices." This co...

388: D23 Expo Day 2 - Marvel, Star Wars, Indiana Jones & more

September 11, 2022 06:45 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

D23 Expo 2022 Day 2 was HUGE! If you want a play-by-play of the Lucasfilm/Marvel/20th Century Studios panel, this is it! In our customary convention roundup breakdown, we invited Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse), Mike Celestino (Laughing Place, Who’s The Bossk podcast) and Bryn MacKinnon (Totally Tell Me Everything) and her son Ivan. We give our personal highlights of Day 2, and also share NEW details on Zootopia+ series coming to Disney+.   Watch our Instagram stories ...

387: D23 Expo - Day 1

September 10, 2022 05:51 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

D23 Expo 2022 Day 1 just wrapped up and we just can’t wait to share all the exciting news and highlights! In our customary convention roundup breakdown, we invited Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse), Eric Walker and Captain Rickster (AllforSciFi), and Mike Celestino (Laughing Place, Who’s The Bossk podcast). We give our personal highlights of the Expo and breakdown the full Live Action and Animation panel. Hocus Pocus 2, Disenchanted, Wish, Snow White, Little Mermaid, Inside Ou...

386: Star Wars meets Sesame Street!

September 01, 2022 17:24 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

R2-D2 and C-3PO visited Sesame Street in 1980, and now we’re going to discuss all 5 TV segments with someone who was there: Craig Miller, Director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm!   We are always excited to have our friend Craig Miller on the show. His years at Lucasfilm are well documented in his book, Star Wars Memories: My Time in the (Death Star) Trenches. Some of these stories include how he instigated Star Wars on Sesame Street as part of a mandate to keep Star Wars in the general...

385: ANDOR Press Roundtables - An Evil Love Story

August 24, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Even though we are just under a month until the premiere of Star Wars: ANDOR on Disney+, we are going to whet your appetite here with audio and our thoughts from the virtual press day! Not only did we learn a lot from a virtual press conference, Sarah and Richard joined Star Wars fan site roundtables featuring the cast, including Diego Luna.    While it was a joy to talk with Star Wars alums Diego Luna (“Cassian Andor” and Executive Producer), Genevieve O’Reilly (“Mon Mothma”), and Ton...

384: SHE-HULK and Disneyland Magic Keys

August 18, 2022 06:35 - 1 hour - 38.2 MB

Hulk out with us as we share a She-Hulk comic book primer, and our thoughts on the latest Disney+ Marvel series, She-Hulk: Attorney At Law!! Then it’s time for some controversial Disneyland Magic Key discussion.   She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Synopsis:   At heart, this new Marvel Disney+ series is a 30-minute comedy, following the beats of an enjoyable half-hour comedy series.   Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) is a single 30-something woman with a career as an attorney. Not...

18: Sister Vacation at Walt Disney World - Part 2

August 13, 2022 04:45 - 57 minutes - 33 MB

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they give a trip report from their 10-day Walt Disney World trip. (Listen with the player above) Courtney and Kelly have returned from their 10-day vacation in Walt Disney World and have so much to share with everyone! SO many new things that they got to experience. Join us for part 2 of the trip where we discuss:   EPCOT's new New nighttime show Harmonious The return of Finding Nemo the musical: the great blue and beyond Mickey & Minnie's Runaway ...

383: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #38 "RIDERS IN THE VOID"

August 11, 2022 01:25 - 1 hour - 35.5 MB

Are you ready for a trippy, stand-alone issue of Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics "RIDERS IN THE VOID" (May 1980)? New artists and artwork, plus a one-off storyline that taps into current day fears, RIDERS IN THE VOID split our readers. Richard and Sarah share their differing opinions! Ready? VOOORP!!   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is on YouTube! Watch and read along with us.   Since this comic series lends itself so well to a visuals, we recommend watching on YouTube. We will...

382: LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation

August 04, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Ain’t no party like a LEGO STAR WARS SUMMER VACATION!!! Tune in for a fun interview with Summer Vacation director Ken Cunningham and writer/EP David Shayne, followed by our take on the new ANDOR Trailer. (0:00) Opening and Today in Star Wars History (11:42) Richard and Sarah Woloski share their LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation Review (22:33) INTERVIEW: Director Ken Cunningham and writer/executive producer David Shayne. Huge thank you to Lucasfilm for this 1:1 interview.  (39:51) Sk...

17: Sister Vacation at Walt Disney World

August 01, 2022 04:21 - 56 minutes - 32.3 MB

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they give a trip report from their 10-day Walt Disney World trip. (Listen with the player above)   Courtney and Kelly have returned from their 10-day vacation in Walt Disney World and have so much to share with everyone! SO many new things that they got to experience. Join us for part 1 of the trip where we discuss:   New Transportation from Airport Keys to the Kingdom tour Guardians of Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Space 220 La Creperie de Paris Re...

Light and Magic Roundtables: Lawrence Kasdan, Phil Tippett, Dennis Muren and Janet Lewin

July 28, 2022 01:08 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

LIGHT AND MAGIC is a 6-part documentary series now streaming on Disney+. It is masterfully directed by Lawrence Kasdan - writer of The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Force Awakens, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. This phenomenal 6-part series takes you on a journey through not just the history of ILM, but the making of Star Wars and other big effects blockbusters (The Abyss, Terminator 2, Willow, Jurassic Park). We get to know the people behind these effec...

381: Light and Magic * and Marvel

July 28, 2022 00:36 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

LIGHT AND MAGIC documentary series debuts on Disney+! Marvel announced a whole slew of MCU content coming in the next three years (thanks SDCC). This podcast episode covers both amazing things, and Mike Celestino (Laughing Place/Who’s the Bossk Podcast) joins us for the show. (0:00) Intro fun (9:22) Marvel MCU news from San Diego Comic-Con!! Kevin Feige took the stage at Hall H and teased us with what’s to come in Phase 5 & 6! We go through all the announced Disney+ shows and movies. ...

380: Disney's BOLT! Revisited - with the Main Street Electrical Podcast

July 21, 2022 06:56 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB

We continue our look back at Disney classics with 2008’s animated film BOLT! David Dollar and Jenn Novotny of The Main Street Electrical Podcast join us to share their stories and thoughts on this 48th Disney animated feature. Starring John Travolta, Miley Cyrus and Susie Essman, BOLT! was directed by Chris Williams (Big Hero 6) and Byron Howard (Tangled/Zootopia). BOLT! marks the end of the studio’s early 2000’s growing pains, and we explore all the ways in which this movie is a stepping st...

379: The Disney Wish Cruise Ship Review with Dave Parfitt

July 14, 2022 04:31 - 1 hour - 38.6 MB

The Disney Wish, the newest and biggest ship in the Disney Cruise Line, has just returned from its christening cruise! Our good friend and travel writer, Dave Parfitt, makes his return to STN and this time he’s bringing many stories from this latest excursion aboard The Wish. This ship is filled with new shows, MARVELous meals, a Hyperspace Lounge, but watch where you step in the Cargo bay because there is Porg poop. And thanks to the Lucasfilm story group, we now know just what color that i...

378: Thor Love and Thunder - Eat My Hammer!

July 07, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 37.4 MB

The god of thunder is back, and this time he’s bringing his goats, Batman - the god butcher, and a shredded Natalie Portman for our THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER breakdown!   What did we think of sentient and jealous weaponry? The characters we know and love? What didn’t we like? How did we change each others’ minds on the film? It’s all here.   We also have some news about a November Walt Disney World trip and our very first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!!   Order TODAY IN ...

377: Obi-Wan Kenobi with Leilani Shiu

July 01, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Listen in as we break down Obi-Wan Kenobi with Teeka the Jawa! Leilani Shiu (Jawa in The Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett and Teeka the Jawa in Obi-Wan Kenobi) shares an insider’s look into filming these Star Wars Disney+ series. How did her career begin? Why did she and director Deborah Chow hit it off? How did she bring her daughter, Ariel, into the business? And what were our favorite moments from Obi-Wan Kenobi? It’s a fascinating discussion.   Order TODAY IN STAR WARS HISTORY, PART ...

376: Celebrating the Ewok Adventures - Star Wars Celebration Panel

June 23, 2022 21:52 - 1 hour - 44 MB

This is the audio from our 2nd Star Wars Celebration Panel on the Fan Stage: "Celebrating the Ewok Adventures." For those of you who couldn't attend, or who missed the panel - you're welcome!   Join hosts, Richard and Sarah Woloski, as they discuss Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure and Ewoks: The Battle For Endor with stars Eric Walker (Mace Towani), Kevin Thompson (Chukha-Trok, stunts) and Tracey Thompson (author, “My Journey To Endor”). They share rare stories of working with War...

#16: Convention Mania! D23 Expo & Star Wars Celebration 2022

June 21, 2022 22:58 - 57 minutes - 33 MB

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they discuss their favorite moments from Star Wars Celebration and then they go through all of the recent announcements from D23 Expo 2022.    Sarah, Courtney and Kelly all attended Star Wars Celebration and they each give you a highlight from the event.You can also find a detailed breakdown from them on Skywalking Through Neverland's roundtable discussions.   Sarah, Courtney and Kelly are also headed to the D23 Expo in September and we have a bre...

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