Shows
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastThe Bad Batch S3 Premiere Press Roundtable & ReviewRichard 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 relevant comments along with our review. Here are all three roundtables in th...2024-02-211h 12Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastThe Bad Batch S3 Premiere Press Roundtable & ReviewRichard 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 relevant comments along with our review. Here are all three roundtables in th...2024-02-211h 12
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastButch Patrick is Skywalking Through Neverland!This 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. Butch Patrick shares behind-the-scenes stories of working as a child actor in all of these nostalgic series and films. We recommend watching th...2024-02-151h 07Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastButch Patrick is Skywalking Through Neverland!This 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. Butch Patrick shares behind-the-scenes stories of working as a child actor in all of these nostalgic series and films. We recommend watching th...2024-02-151h 07
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDisneyland vs. Universal Studios Hollywood!If 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-level Platinum Annual Passes to Universal Studios Hollywood and had an amazing time! Universal has really stepped it...2024-02-081h 52Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDisneyland vs. Universal Studios Hollywood!If 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-level Platinum Annual Passes to Universal Studios Hollywood and had an amazing time! Universal has really stepped it...2024-02-081h 52
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast448: Mike Matessino - Soundtrack Producer, Master Engineer & Audio ArchaeologistSoundtrack 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 notes on the Star Wars soundtracks in 1997. Richard loves his Planet of the Apes soundtracks. This is an interview 30 years in the making! ...2024-01-252h 11Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast448: Mike Matessino - Soundtrack Producer, Master Engineer & Audio ArchaeologistSoundtrack 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 notes on the Star Wars soundtracks in 1997. Richard loves his Planet of the Apes soundtracks. This is an interview 30 years in the making! ...2024-01-252h 11
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastMickey Mouse as Public Domain EXPLAINED by Law Professor B.J. PriesterYouTube 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 down, as only a lawyer can! This weekend was the...2024-01-181h 43Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastMickey Mouse as Public Domain EXPLAINED by Law Professor B.J. PriesterYouTube 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 down, as only a lawyer can! This weekend was the...2024-01-181h 43
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastA CHRISTMAS CAROL in Pop Culture & HistoryHow 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! Oh, and Good Afternoon!! Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/KUjoAx5frWg Bibliography BEING A HISTORY...2023-12-211h 24Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastA CHRISTMAS CAROL in Pop Culture & HistoryHow 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! Oh, and Good Afternoon!! Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/KUjoAx5frWg Bibliography BEING A HISTORY...2023-12-211h 24
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastHalloween Special!Trick 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 interview with ELVIRA from our Halloween Vault. You won’t want to miss THIS Halloween Special!! 2023-10-261h 40Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastHalloween Special!Trick 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 interview with ELVIRA from our Halloween Vault. You won’t want to miss THIS Halloween Special!! 2023-10-261h 40
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastCelebrating 100 Years of Disney / Remembering Costume Designer Shawna TrpcicWatch 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 Trent Corey and Dan Abraham might also make you laugh and cry more!...2023-10-191h 31Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastCelebrating 100 Years of Disney / Remembering Costume Designer Shawna TrpcicWatch 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 Trent Corey and Dan Abraham might also make you laugh and cry more!...2023-10-191h 31
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast435: AHSOKA - The Jedi, The Witch, and the FINALEThe 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 Disturbance in the Force: Star Wars Hol...2023-10-051h 44Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast435: AHSOKA - The Jedi, The Witch, and the FINALEThe 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 Disturbance in the Force: Star Wars Hol...2023-10-051h 44
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast10-Year Anniversary Show!!!10 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 reminisce about all the jingles and a podcast album he created for us over the years. It’s quite...2023-09-281h 43Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast10-Year Anniversary Show!!!10 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 reminisce about all the jingles and a podcast album he created for us over the years. It’s quite...2023-09-281h 43
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastAHSOKA Music & Easter Eggs - Episode 1-3As 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 and fun Shorts Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE Use code LIFEDAYFRE...2023-08-311h 18Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastAHSOKA Music & Easter Eggs - Episode 1-3As 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 and fun Shorts Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE Use code LIFEDAYFRE...2023-08-311h 18
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastAhsoka Fan Events - Coast-to-Coast Reports!The 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 - here are the Fan Events we cover and the Skywalkers we spoke with: 2023-08-231h 33Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastAhsoka Fan Events - Coast-to-Coast Reports!The 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 - here are the Fan Events we cover and the Skywalkers we spoke with: 2023-08-231h 33
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSan Diego Comic-Con 2023!!In 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 and the Dial of Destiny Pre-Viz Panel and Roundtables Star Trek Universe Hall H Panel - you can also...2023-07-281h 06Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSan Diego Comic-Con 2023!!In 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 and the Dial of Destiny Pre-Viz Panel and Roundtables Star Trek Universe Hall H Panel - you can also...2023-07-281h 06
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastReturn of the Jedi Unauthorized TimelineOur 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 fans first heard him as the voice of Gar Saxxon on THE CLONE...2023-05-251h 30Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastReturn of the Jedi Unauthorized TimelineOur 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 fans first heard him as the voice of Gar Saxxon on THE CLONE...2023-05-251h 30
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast417: HAL HICKEL, ILM Animation SupervisorPlease 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 event has gotten better and better each year. Hear how...2023-05-041h 45Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast417: HAL HICKEL, ILM Animation SupervisorPlease 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 event has gotten better and better each year. Hear how...2023-05-041h 45
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSci-Fi Costumes with Augusta Avallone - Obi-Wan Kenobi, Loki, and Star Trek PicardAugusta 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 manner characters are represented. We learn about this history, and dive deep into the costume departments of al...2023-04-201h 45Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSci-Fi Costumes with Augusta Avallone - Obi-Wan Kenobi, Loki, and Star Trek PicardAugusta 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 manner characters are represented. We learn about this history, and dive deep into the costume departments of al...2023-04-201h 45
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastA 400th Episode Celebration!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 books! Autogr...2022-12-151h 14Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastA 400th Episode Celebration!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 books! Autogr...2022-12-151h 14
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastANDOR Press Roundtables - An Evil Love StoryEven 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 Tony Gilroy (Executive Producer / Writer / Showrunner), the true surprise and delight...2022-08-241h 39Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastANDOR Press Roundtables - An Evil Love StoryEven 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 Tony Gilroy (Executive Producer / Writer / Showrunner), the true surprise and delight...2022-08-241h 39
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast382: LEGO Star Wars Summer VacationAin’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) Skywalking Shout-Outs (42:16) ANDOR Trailer 2 comments - we also share your comments and reactions Order TOD...2022-08-041h 11Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast382: LEGO Star Wars Summer VacationAin’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) Skywalking Shout-Outs (42:16) ANDOR Trailer 2 comments - we also share your comments and reactions Order TOD...2022-08-041h 11
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastCelebrating the Ewok Adventures - Star Wars Celebration PanelThis 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 Warwick Davis, George Lucas, and the rest of the cast and crew through personal behind-the-scenes pics...2022-06-231h 15Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastCelebrating the Ewok Adventures - Star Wars Celebration PanelThis 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 Warwick Davis, George Lucas, and the rest of the cast and crew through personal behind-the-scenes pics...2022-06-231h 15
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast375: Fandom Through the Generations - Star Wars Celebration Panel #1This is the audio from our Star Wars Celebration Panel on the Fan Stage: "Fandom Through The Generations." For those of you who couldn't attend, or who missed the panel - you're welcome! Which era did you enter into Star Wars fandom - classic, prequel, The Clone Wars/Rebels, sequels? Join fandom tour guides Richard and Sarah Woloski from Skywalking Through Neverland as they take you through four decades of fandom. Featured guests include Craig Miller (Former Director - Fan Relations for Lucasfilm), Dan Madsen (Founder - Star Wars Insider), and Matt Martin (current Lucasfilm S...2022-06-161h 16Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast375: Fandom Through the Generations - Star Wars Celebration Panel #1This is the audio from our Star Wars Celebration Panel on the Fan Stage: "Fandom Through The Generations." For those of you who couldn't attend, or who missed the panel - you're welcome! Which era did you enter into Star Wars fandom - classic, prequel, The Clone Wars/Rebels, sequels? Join fandom tour guides Richard and Sarah Woloski from Skywalking Through Neverland as they take you through four decades of fandom. Featured guests include Craig Miller (Former Director - Fan Relations for Lucasfilm), Dan Madsen (Founder - Star Wars Insider), and Matt Martin (current Lucasfilm S...2022-06-161h 16
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast372: DAY 1 Star Wars Celebration RoundtableListen 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! Today In Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is now available to order!! Cl...2022-06-0148 minSkywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast372: DAY 1 Star Wars Celebration RoundtableListen 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! Today In Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is now available to order!! Cl...2022-06-0148 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastTom Spina and Star Wars Celebration TipsTom 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 and get last minute details on the...2022-05-241h 42Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastTom Spina and Star Wars Celebration TipsTom 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 and get last minute details on the...2022-05-241h 42
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDisneyland Post-COVID Tips and Star Wars CelebrationAre 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 must-dos for Star Wars Celebration 2022. Not only will Sarah, Courtney an...2022-05-211h 19Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDisneyland Post-COVID Tips and Star Wars CelebrationAre 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 must-dos for Star Wars Celebration 2022. Not only will Sarah, Courtney an...2022-05-211h 19
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast370: Celebration Art Show - Jason W. ChristmanIn 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: @starwarsartist @JasonWChristman Jason's A New Hope Death Star pri...2022-05-2045 minSkywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast370: Celebration Art Show - Jason W. ChristmanIn 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: @starwarsartist @JasonWChristman Jason's A New Hope Death Star pri...2022-05-2045 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSamantha Alleyne - The First Female StormtrooperSamantha 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. Samantha is also proud to be an inspiration for the next generation, especially women of color....2022-05-181h 30Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSamantha Alleyne - The First Female StormtrooperSamantha 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. Samantha is also proud to be an inspiration for the next generation, especially women of color....2022-05-181h 30
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastMisty Rosas - She Has Spoken!Misty 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 won her the job of Kuiil. She Has Spoken! Live in the YES! 2022-05-121h 18Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastMisty Rosas - She Has Spoken!Misty 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 won her the job of Kuiil. She Has Spoken! Live in the YES! 2022-05-121h 18
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastHappy May the 4th with Dominic Pace!Happy 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 ambassador in Star Wars fandom. He lives by Ashley Eckstein’s mo...2022-05-041h 15Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastHappy May the 4th with Dominic Pace!Happy 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 ambassador in Star Wars fandom. He lives by Ashley Eckstein’s mo...2022-05-041h 15
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastThe Sword in the Stone with Tom AmeenThe 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 Wars. You can check it out, and a track called “Grogu’s Lullaby” right here....2022-04-281h 48Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastThe Sword in the Stone with Tom AmeenThe 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 Wars. You can check it out, and a track called “Grogu’s Lullaby” right here....2022-04-281h 48
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastMy Journey to Endor with Tracey and Kevin ThompsonIf 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 ANNOUNCEMENT. Today In Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is now a...2022-04-141h 27Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastMy Journey to Endor with Tracey and Kevin ThompsonIf 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 ANNOUNCEMENT. Today In Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is now a...2022-04-141h 27
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration Anaheim Force-full UpdateStar 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 History: Part 1 - January through June is well on its way to bec...2022-04-071h 00Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration Anaheim Force-full UpdateStar 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 History: Part 1 - January through June is well on its way to bec...2022-04-071h 00
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast361: Moon Kight Comic Book Origins & Episode 1 ReviewMoon 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 take the night with vengeance and justice and get into Moon Knight!...2022-03-311h 13Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast361: Moon Kight Comic Book Origins & Episode 1 ReviewMoon 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 take the night with vengeance and justice and get into Moon Knight!...2022-03-311h 13
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSkywalking to Neverland ClubhouseIt’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. Disney Princess the Concert with Broadway...2022-03-241h 55Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSkywalking to Neverland ClubhouseIt’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. Disney Princess the Concert with Broadway...2022-03-241h 55
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastClassic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #36 "RED QUEEN RISING"Classic 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 people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). Ready? VOOORP!!2022-02-171h 04Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastClassic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #36 "RED QUEEN RISING"Classic 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 people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). Ready? VOOORP!!2022-02-171h 04
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast354: Disney's ROBIN HOOD Revisited"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-focused episodes? Would you like us to do more? Please let us know in...2022-01-2755 minSkywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast354: Disney's ROBIN HOOD Revisited"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-focused episodes? Would you like us to do more? Please let us know in...2022-01-2755 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast343: Star Wars Visions Dancing In Our HeadsStar 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 film-making and easter egg-hunting skills, it was a fascinating Super-Size discussion. Perhaps this conversation will also ins...2021-09-301h 57Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast343: Star Wars Visions Dancing In Our HeadsStar 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 film-making and easter egg-hunting skills, it was a fascinating Super-Size discussion. Perhaps this conversation will also ins...2021-09-301h 57
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastBONUS: John Williams at the Hollywood BowlSkywalking 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 highpoints about the night as we waited for the Bowl...2021-09-0718 minSkywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastBONUS: John Williams at the Hollywood BowlSkywalking 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 highpoints about the night as we waited for the Bowl...2021-09-0718 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSTN 340: What I've Learned from Star Wars, Disney and MarvelSchool 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 ForceFest Zoom Reuni...2021-09-021h 21Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSTN 340: What I've Learned from Star Wars, Disney and MarvelSchool 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 ForceFest Zoom Reuni...2021-09-021h 21
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast336: JUNGLE CRUISE and Tom AmeenComposer, 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 thought of the film, regardless of our comments. Please shar...2021-07-291h 01Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast336: JUNGLE CRUISE and Tom AmeenComposer, 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 thought of the film, regardless of our comments. Please shar...2021-07-291h 01
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast335: LOKI - For All Time. Always.Skywalking through LOKI -- Season One! Richard and Sarah go deep into this Marvel Disney+ series - we talk characters, soundtrack and share press tidbits from Kate Herron (director) and Natalie Holt (composer). We also share some thoughtful comments from Loki himself, Tom Hiddleston. In Shout-Outs, it’s all about you as we share your thoughts on LOKI. The series picks up right after a moment we see in Avengers: Endgame. The Avengers have traveled through time to pick up various Infinity Stones, and bungled an attempt to pick up the Tesseract (Space Stone). Instead, Loki seizes the...2021-07-231h 18Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast335: LOKI - For All Time. Always.Skywalking through LOKI -- Season One! Richard and Sarah go deep into this Marvel Disney+ series - we talk characters, soundtrack and share press tidbits from Kate Herron (director) and Natalie Holt (composer). We also share some thoughtful comments from Loki himself, Tom Hiddleston. In Shout-Outs, it’s all about you as we share your thoughts on LOKI. The series picks up right after a moment we see in Avengers: Endgame. The Avengers have traveled through time to pick up various Infinity Stones, and bungled an attempt to pick up the Tesseract (Space Stone). Instead, Loki seizes the...2021-07-231h 18
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSTN 333: Collect-Opolis, The Bad Batch and Ming-Na Wen!What’s it like to fangirl over Star Wars with Ming-Na Wen (Fennec Shand, Mulan, Agent May)?? Sarah and Richard share all the details about Star Wars: The Bad Batch MidSeason Roundtable they attended on June 22nd. We spoke with head writer Jennifer Corbett, director Brad Rau and the incomparable Ming-Na Wen. It was amazing and we learned some great tidbits about this Disney+ series which we’ll share here with you. Then head over to my articles on these Roundtables to learn more! And now… we have two special guests on this episode to tell us...2021-07-011h 09Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSTN 333: Collect-Opolis, The Bad Batch and Ming-Na Wen!What’s it like to fangirl over Star Wars with Ming-Na Wen (Fennec Shand, Mulan, Agent May)?? Sarah and Richard share all the details about Star Wars: The Bad Batch MidSeason Roundtable they attended on June 22nd. We spoke with head writer Jennifer Corbett, director Brad Rau and the incomparable Ming-Na Wen. It was amazing and we learned some great tidbits about this Disney+ series which we’ll share here with you. Then head over to my articles on these Roundtables to learn more! And now… we have two special guests on this episode to tell us...2021-07-011h 09
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastJim Henshaw - the Voice of Wicket the EwokJim Henshaw, voice of Wicket the Ewok (Ewoks TV Series) and Tenderheart Bear (The Care Bears), joins Richard and Sarah to discuss his career not only as a voice actor, but a writer for series like Top Cops, Friday the 13th and BeastMaster. The discussion even ventures into this cancel culture we’ve been experiencing due to social media. As someone who works in the entertainment industry, Jim has a unique perspective. Who knew this discussion would get so serious?? Disney+ released both seasons of Ewoks on April 2, so we’ve been binging to our heart...2021-04-081h 34Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastJim Henshaw - the Voice of Wicket the EwokJim Henshaw, voice of Wicket the Ewok (Ewoks TV Series) and Tenderheart Bear (The Care Bears), joins Richard and Sarah to discuss his career not only as a voice actor, but a writer for series like Top Cops, Friday the 13th and BeastMaster. The discussion even ventures into this cancel culture we’ve been experiencing due to social media. As someone who works in the entertainment industry, Jim has a unique perspective. Who knew this discussion would get so serious?? Disney+ released both seasons of Ewoks on April 2, so we’ve been binging to our heart...2021-04-081h 34
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastA Touch of Disney, A Side of Bad BatchBe prepared to crave the famous Monte Cristo sandwich as we whirl you away to A Touch of Disney! We also cover the new Bad Batch final trailer, Kenobi casting news and Downtown Disney’s Eggstravaganza 2021. On March 25, Richard and Sarah attended “A Touch of Disney” - a limited time ticketed experience where we could eat ourselves silly and just soak in Disney’s California Adventure. Almost all of DCA was open to walk throughs, restaurants, character interactions and Photopass picture spots. It is now sold out through it’s final day, April 19, 2021. But before we went into DCA we...2021-04-011h 02Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastA Touch of Disney, A Side of Bad BatchBe prepared to crave the famous Monte Cristo sandwich as we whirl you away to A Touch of Disney! We also cover the new Bad Batch final trailer, Kenobi casting news and Downtown Disney’s Eggstravaganza 2021. On March 25, Richard and Sarah attended “A Touch of Disney” - a limited time ticketed experience where we could eat ourselves silly and just soak in Disney’s California Adventure. Almost all of DCA was open to walk throughs, restaurants, character interactions and Photopass picture spots. It is now sold out through it’s final day, April 19, 2021. But before we went into DCA we...2021-04-011h 02
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastAMA - Ask Us AnythingThis whole show is devoted to your questions! Richard and Sarah have been podcasting for almost 8 years, and in that time we’ve gained new listeners and shared many, many stories. So now it’s time to turn the show over to you and your questions. Thanks to the Skywalkers in our Facebook Group, we had many questions to choose from. Perhaps you haven’t heard how we met. Or how we work and live together so well (or not!). This is your chance to find out more about us. Here are some of the questions we answer: 2021-03-251h 12Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastAMA - Ask Us AnythingThis whole show is devoted to your questions! Richard and Sarah have been podcasting for almost 8 years, and in that time we’ve gained new listeners and shared many, many stories. So now it’s time to turn the show over to you and your questions. Thanks to the Skywalkers in our Facebook Group, we had many questions to choose from. Perhaps you haven’t heard how we met. Or how we work and live together so well (or not!). This is your chance to find out more about us. Here are some of the questions we answer: 2021-03-251h 12
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastWandaVision - Think Outside The HexWelcome back to Westview and WandaVision! This first Disney+ Original Marvel series is a mystery/romance that kept fans guessing for nine weeks on the fate of Wanda Maximoff and Vision. So now it’s time to debrief and decompress with our friends Tricia Barr and BJ Priester, both founders of FangirlBlog and Hyperspace Theories, to analyze the storytelling and world-building of this marvelous show. We also discuss how risky WandaVision was for Marvel, film score and music analysis and our overall thoughts. Where will these characters will go from here? And where are Billy and Tommy! ...2021-03-112h 35Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastWandaVision - Think Outside The HexWelcome back to Westview and WandaVision! This first Disney+ Original Marvel series is a mystery/romance that kept fans guessing for nine weeks on the fate of Wanda Maximoff and Vision. So now it’s time to debrief and decompress with our friends Tricia Barr and BJ Priester, both founders of FangirlBlog and Hyperspace Theories, to analyze the storytelling and world-building of this marvelous show. We also discuss how risky WandaVision was for Marvel, film score and music analysis and our overall thoughts. Where will these characters will go from here? And where are Billy and Tommy! ...2021-03-112h 35
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastGreat Muppet AppearancesYou had such a great response to last week's episode on The Muppet Show, that we decided to extend the Muppet celebration. Yeeeeaaaaaaaaayyy!! Richard dug deep and found clips of the Muppets and Jim Henson as guests on other shows like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Joan Rivers Show, Arsenio Hall and lots more. We have to warn you, some topics and language are more risque than we’ve had on the show before. These are late night talk shows! After one week, we've binged about 12 episodes of the 1st season of The Mup...2021-02-251h 35Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastGreat Muppet AppearancesYou had such a great response to last week's episode on The Muppet Show, that we decided to extend the Muppet celebration. Yeeeeaaaaaaaaayyy!! Richard dug deep and found clips of the Muppets and Jim Henson as guests on other shows like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Joan Rivers Show, Arsenio Hall and lots more. We have to warn you, some topics and language are more risque than we’ve had on the show before. These are late night talk shows! After one week, we've binged about 12 episodes of the 1st season of The Mup...2021-02-251h 35
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastWalt Disney World Safety Check-InJoey Pittman (Disney Universe Podcast) joins Richard and Sarah to discuss his whirlwind tour through Walt Disney World and Galaxy’s Edge. What safety measures are still in place? How are the crowds? Just how many Californians were there?? And most importantly - how many Skywalker meet-ups did he have?? Also on this episode: Jungle Cruise is getting a makeover and a new storyline! Let’s discuss. New Star Wars droid stamps are coming to the U.S. in the spring! NEW Skywalking Network Podcast! Totally Tell Me Everything with Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKin...2021-01-281h 31Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastWalt Disney World Safety Check-InJoey Pittman (Disney Universe Podcast) joins Richard and Sarah to discuss his whirlwind tour through Walt Disney World and Galaxy’s Edge. What safety measures are still in place? How are the crowds? Just how many Californians were there?? And most importantly - how many Skywalker meet-ups did he have?? Also on this episode: Jungle Cruise is getting a makeover and a new storyline! Let’s discuss. New Star Wars droid stamps are coming to the U.S. in the spring! NEW Skywalking Network Podcast! Totally Tell Me Everything with Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKin...2021-01-281h 31Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast"Sisters, Tonight We Fly!"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 more like pouty Tinker Bell? What do you disagree on? 2020-10-131h 11Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast"Sisters, Tonight We Fly!"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 more like pouty Tinker Bell? What do you disagree on? 2020-10-131h 11
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSkywalking Through Episode 300It’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 every single panel on GetVokl, YouTube and Facebook. We also take a moment for Chadwick Boseman. During this 300th epis...2020-09-041h 26
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDan Madsen and Celebration 0 CommentaryWe 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 there and, another big Star Wars fan was there, a fan who would rise in the ranks to become...2020-08-261h 58
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration Roundtable RecapStar Wars Celebration Chicago wouldn’t be complete without a Roundtable of Skywalkers! During the last day of the convention, several of us met up for our now-legendary Roundtable recaps. We talked about our favorite moments, dissected the trailers and title to Episode IX and more. Skywalkers: Chris Alexander (author of Star Wars Origami) Matt Clifton - (Fandom Podcast Network) @FloridaFulcrum Gabriel Colbaugh (Saber Guild) Nitzan Harrell Daniel Berry (The ForceCast) Din (F-105 Lead Singer) Jason and Gabe of Blast Points Raynald Gobeil - @RayGob James Burns (Jedi News) Richard Woloski Sarah Woloski The Rise of...2019-04-171h 18Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration Roundtable RecapStar Wars Celebration Chicago wouldn’t be complete without a Roundtable of Skywalkers! During the last day of the convention, several of us met up for our now-legendary Roundtable recaps. We talked about our favorite moments, dissected the trailers and title to Episode IX and more. Skywalkers: Chris Alexander (author of Star Wars Origami) Matt Clifton - (Fandom Podcast Network) @FloridaFulcrum Gabriel Colbaugh (Saber Guild) Nitzan Harrell Daniel Berry (The ForceCast) Din (F-105 Lead Singer) Jason and Gabe of Blast Points Raynald Gobeil - @RayGob James Burns (Jedi News) Richard Woloski Sarah Woloski The Rise of...2019-04-171h 18