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Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsStar Wars in Bulgaria In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk to Nenko Genov, a huge Star Wars fan who grew up in Bulgaria. We met Nenko through Star Wars Celebration and it was so interesting to learn about his experience growing up in Bulgaria in the 70s and 80s. He shared how hard it was to find Star Wars content and connect with other fans. Nenko is now the Bulgarian translator for Star Wars and other comics, so we also chat about how that came about. Show Links: 2025-07-1544 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star Wars66: Anti-Fascism in Star Wars In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk to historian and author Chris Kempshall about how Star Wars is rooted in politics and anti-fascism, and has been since the beginning. Chris Kempshall joins us to talk about the definition of fascism and how to rebel against it. Star Wars may be fiction but there's plenty of timely lessons, especially in the recently completed show Andor. How can that help us understand what's happening in American politics? Can we practice resistance in an immersive environment like Galaxy's Edge and use it to talk about...2025-06-1752 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsFon Davis and the Secret Miniatures of the Star Wars Prequels, recorded at Star Wars Celebration Japan In this episode of Star Warsologies, we share the recording of our our Star Wars Celebration Japan panel "The Secret Miniatures of the Star Wars Prequels" with Fon Davis! Watch the YouTube version of this episode for all the amazing behind the scenes visuals shared during the panel! You should also watch the YouTube video we refer to in (and showed during) the panel, which includes many of the miniatures in the Star Wars prequels. Panel description: Episodes I, II, and III revolutionized the use...2025-05-1358 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsDroids, AI, and Sentience, recorded at Star Wars Celebration Japan In this episode of Star Warsologies, we share the recording of our our Star Wars Celebration Japan panel "Droids, Artificial Intelligence, and Sentience" Panel description: R2-D2 and C-3PO. BB-8. Battle droids. Star Wars isn't Star Wars without its lovable droids. We'll examine the science of robots, the programming of personality and the ethics of sentient mechanicals in society, plus go behind the scenes on designing droids for the movies. Why do droids in Star Wars look the way they do? Why do we all love R2-D2? How close are we...2025-05-061h 01
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsScience of Revenge of the Sith, recorded at Star Wars Celebration Japan In this episode of Star Warsologies, we share the recording of our our Star Wars Celebration Japan panel "Science of Revenge of the Sith" Panel description: Revenge of the Sith is full of connections to real world science and technology - from droids and starfighters to the ecosystems of Mustafar and Utapau. How could we make a working lightsaber? Can you really battle over a river of lava? How would wildlife thrive on Coruscant? Are we close to making robots similar to C-3PO and R2-D2? We'll try to tackle these questions...2025-05-041h 10
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsStar Wars Books with Tom Hoeler In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk to Tom Hoeler, an editor of Star Wars novels and editorial director for Random House Worlds! Tom tells us how Star Wars books come into being and gives us advice for how to get started with the amazing (but daunting) content of The High Republic. We also dive into in-galaxy books and publishing, like the holo-books seen in Skeleton Crew. Who edits and publishes books? Did the Empire erase or burn all books about the Jedi? Did that lead to a renaissance after Return of...2025-04-1447 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsLasers (and more) in Star Wars In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk to Karen Yu about lasers! PEW PEW! This episode, we dive into lasers in Star Wars but it turns out that many of the examples are likely actually something else entirely - plasma! Though lightsabers are sometimes called laser swords, Karen breaks down the reasons that light / lasers simply wouldn't work this way. Same goes for the Death Star's mighty weapon. Somehow we also end up talking about repulsor vehicles, invisible tires, and a lot of other physics and engineering quandaries. Enjoy! 2025-03-1247 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsDentistry in Star Wars In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk to Dr. Ryder Waldron, a dentist and huge Star Wars fan! On this episode, we talk about mouths - teeth, tongues, and lips all contribute to how an animal eats, sounds, and plays musical instruments. Do clone troopers have baby teeth or did they skip right to adult teeth? How might Max Rebo and Sy Snootles eat? Why do Sith Lords have such terrible oral hygiene? We also talk about porgs, of course! Show Links: Check out...2025-02-1144 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsArchaeology in Star WarsDr. Samantha Porter joins us to chat about her work using lasers and other technology to map archaeological sites without disturbing them. We delves into the historical significance of the ruins of Yavin and whether it's ethical for the Rebellion to hide out there. And of course we cover Star Wars's favorite archaeologist - Dr. Aphra! We even get a little bit into ancient alien conspiracies. Show Links: Check out Samantha's website and follow her on Instagram! Check out Samantha showing off her LIDAR on the show...2024-11-1946 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsMarine Biology In this episode of Star Warsologies, we're joined by Gabriel-Philip Santos to talk about marine biology! Star Warsologies dives deep into the marine biology of Star Wars. Think water planets like Mon Cala and Kamino. As Qui-Gon says, there's always a bigger fish! We answer such pressing questions as: Are those thicc thala-sirens evolutionarily viable? Are we all evolving into crabs? We did talk for a long time and yes, I did edit out some of Gabe's negative comments about porgs! Show Links: Follow Gabriel...2024-06-3047 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsCar Culture in Star Wars In this episode of Star Warsologies, we're joined by the curator of the San Diego Automotive Museum and chat about ships, speeders, and other vehicles in Star Wars! What does the state of the Millennium Falcon say about Han Solo, especially since we know it was much nicer when Lando owned it? Why is it important that the Imperial and Rebel are so distinct from each other? Maria Romano de León answers these questions and shares insights about vehicles and culture throughout Star Wars, including a way to think about those shiny s...2024-05-2836 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsEnvironmental Apocalypse In this episode of Star Warsologies, we hear from an ornithologist about birds in Star Wars, along with invasive species and extinction events! Justin Hite joins us for this episode to chat about his career studying birds and the environmental chaos they put up with. We get into whether Rey was exposed to harmful chemicals during her years salvaging parts from downed Star Destroyers and of course all the devastation the Death Star wreaks. We also cover more cheerful topics like birds being tiny dinosaurs and . Being a group of 80s kids, we...2024-04-2241 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsEmpathy and Compassion In this episode of Star Warsologies, we learn the difference between empathy, compassion, and sympathy and how each is represented in Star Wars! Professor Maureen Day shares her insights with James and Melissa about virtue ethics and vices, and their roles in our galaxy and in Star Wars. Can we forgive the atrocities of Vader and Kylo Ren knowing their backstory of complicated young me? What makes the Sith a good example of empathy? What's the best redemption arc in Star Wars? There's more questions than answers in this episode, but we hope...2024-03-2538 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsConflict Resolution in Star Wars In this episode of Star Warsologies, conflict resolution experts weigh in on the wars, negotiations, and other conflicts in Star Wars! Jen Reynolds and Noam Ebner authored the book "Star Wars and Conflict Resolution: There Are Alternatives To Fighting" and speak with us about the lessons we can learn from Padme, Obi-Wan, and other characters who fight the good fight. From everything from hiring the Millennium Falcon to galactic wars, negotiations occur throughout the saga and mirror the real world in many ways. Apparently there's four ways people typically react to conflict: avoidance...2024-02-2050 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsThe Science of Ahsoka panel at LA Comic ConMelissa moderates this panel of Star Warsologies favorites! Sam Wynns and Gabe Santos share their critter knowledge when it comes to Loth cats and purgill! Lisa Will and Paul Wynns talk navigation from one galaxy to the next! And James brings us up to date with all the Star Wars lore sprinkled throughout the show. We had a great audience with tons of questions for us. Thanks to all those who came out! Follow Dr. Lisa Will and the Fleet Science Center on Instagram Follow Paul Wynns and Flex Air on Instagram Follow Gab...2023-12-121h 05
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast'Star Wars Holiday Special' Boba Fett Animator - John CelestriWho animated the iconic BOBA FETT in THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL? John Celestri! John joins us in a fascinating discussion on the inception and animation of “The Faithful Wookiee” animated short from The Star Wars Holiday Special. Since he was the senior animator at Nelvana Studios, John had his pick of characters from the special, so he took on Boba Fett, of course. Our discussion includes answers to burning questions: Exactly which Moebius designs propelled the look of “The Faithful Wookiee”? How does one animate a helmeted character with no eyes or mouth? Why do all the characters, includin...2023-11-081h 27Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast'Star Wars Holiday Special' Boba Fett Animator - John CelestriWho animated the iconic BOBA FETT in THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL? John Celestri! John joins us in a fascinating discussion on the inception and animation of “The Faithful Wookiee” animated short from The Star Wars Holiday Special. Since he was the senior animator at Nelvana Studios, John had his pick of characters from the special, so he took on Boba Fett, of course. Our discussion includes answers to burning questions: Exactly which Moebius designs propelled the look of “The Faithful Wookiee”? How does one animate a helmeted character with no eyes or mouth? Why do all the characters, includin...2023-11-081h 27
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsVoice acting and storytelling with Vanessa MarshallVoice actor extraordinaire Vanessa Marshall joins us on this episode of Star Warsologies! She is the voice (and soul) of "space mom" Hera Syndulla from Star Wars: Rebels, among many other credits. We talk about the importance of found family, fandom, and Joseph Campbell's hero's journey template. Vanessa is such a force for good and we are so excited to geek out with her about Star Wars and tons of other topics. Enjoy! Find Vanessa on Twitch, Instagram, and Twitter! You can visit her at one of these upcoming convention appearances:2023-08-2240 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastA Disturbance in the Force - Star Wars Holiday SpecialWe are always celebrating The Star Wars Holiday Special (who doesn’t!?) so this week we welcome back director/producer Steve Kozak to share updates on his Star Wars Holiday Special documentary, A Disturbance in the Force. He also gives us some great stories and details about the companion book he authored, debuting at Barnes and Noble this November! Show links: Pre-order the companion book: https://www.amazon.com/Disturbance-Force-Holiday-Special-Happened/dp/1493075276 The Hollywood Reporter 1978 Holiday Special review: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/star-wars-holiday-special-review-1978-tv-show-749584/ A Disturbance in the Force T...2023-08-171h 00Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastA Disturbance in the Force - Star Wars Holiday SpecialWe are always celebrating The Star Wars Holiday Special (who doesn’t!?) so this week we welcome back director/producer Steve Kozak to share updates on his Star Wars Holiday Special documentary, A Disturbance in the Force. He also gives us some great stories and details about the companion book he authored, debuting at Barnes and Noble this November! Show links: Pre-order the companion book: https://www.amazon.com/Disturbance-Force-Holiday-Special-Happened/dp/1493075276 The Hollywood Reporter 1978 Holiday Special review: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/star-wars-holiday-special-review-1978-tv-show-749584/ A Disturbance in the Force T...2023-08-171h 00
Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy1-Question Interview: Oli Mould at SWCEThe last of our interviews from Star Wars Celebration Europe also features the last of our interviews with panelists from the "Andor, the Empire, and a History of Resistance" session at Star Wars Celebration Europe, Oli Mould. Punch it! Here's where to follow Oli's work, which will also link you to his more active social accounts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/olimould And here's the link to the Star Warsologies podcast on "Andor, the Empire, and a History of Resistance: https://skywalkingthroughneverland.com/new-podcast-star-warsologies-35-celebration-andor-the-empire-and-a-history-of-resistance/ ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow...2023-06-0303 min
Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy1-Question Interview: Jake Rowlett at SWCEIt's our penultimate interview from Star Wars Celebration Europe, featuring another of the panelists from the "Andor, the Empire, and a History of Resistance" session, Jake Rowlett. Punch it! Here's where to follow Jake's work: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeRowlett And here's the link to the Star Warsologies podcast on "Andor, the Empire, and a History of Resistance: https://skywalkingthroughneverland.com/new-podcast-star-warsologies-35-celebration-andor-the-empire-and-a-history-of-resistance/ ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple o...2023-06-0202 min
Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy1-Question Interview: Rebecca Harrison at SWCEWe're sharing the final series of interviews from Star Wars Celebration Europe this week, featuring guests from the panel on "Andor, the Empire, and a History of Resistance." Today: Rebecca Harrison. Punch it! Here's where to follow Rebecca's work: Twitter: https://twitter.com/beccaeharrison Instagram: https://instagram.com/beccaeharrison Website: https://www.writingonreels.uk And here's the link to the Star Warsologies podcast on "Andor, the Empire, and a History of Resistance: https://skywalkingthroughneverland.com/new-podcast-star-warsologies-35-celebration-andor-the-empire-and-a-history-of-resistance/ ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite p...2023-05-3002 min
Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy1-Question Interview: James Floyd at SWCEJames Floyd is, among other things, a writer and podcaster, and hosted a very excellent panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe. You'll get to hear his answer to our 1-question interview today. Punch it! Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesjawa And catch the re-do of the panel discussion at: https://skywalkingthroughneverland.com/new-podcast-star-warsologies-35-celebration-andor-the-empire-and-a-history-of-resistance/ ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too...2023-05-2904 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsCelebration Panel "Andor, the Empire, and a History of Resistance"Star Warsologies hosted "Andor, the Empire, and a History of Resistance" panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe in April 2023 in London. Because the panel audio ended up not recorded by accident, we invited the original panelists back to re-create the panel and add some new content, just for our listeners. Coming back we have Chris Kempshall, Rebecca Harrison, Oli Mould, and Jake Rowlett. Unfortunately panelist Prof. Manuel Barcia was unable to rejoin us. Moderated by James Floyd, one of the hosts of Star Warsologies. Panel description: Star Wars is full of conflict between good and...2023-05-191h 14
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastCarrie Fisher's Star TreatmentLearn how Carrie Fisher’s Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was made!! Our friend, Lavonne Dominguez of Liningup.net, took part in this very special, once-in-a-lifetime experience. She and 5 other LiningUp.net members spent a day in Hollywood pouring cement, blow-torching Carrie Fisher’s name-plate, cutting out the star, and signing their names - all while spreading TONS of glitter in and around Carrie Fisher’s Star. Be sure to watch the video podcast above to see photos that correspond to her descriptions. It’s absolutely fascinating. NEW BOOK - Skywalking Through My Fandom available...2023-05-1853 minSkywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastCarrie Fisher's Star TreatmentLearn how Carrie Fisher’s Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was made!! Our friend, Lavonne Dominguez of Liningup.net, took part in this very special, once-in-a-lifetime experience. She and 5 other LiningUp.net members spent a day in Hollywood pouring cement, blow-torching Carrie Fisher’s name-plate, cutting out the star, and signing their names - all while spreading TONS of glitter in and around Carrie Fisher’s Star. Be sure to watch the video podcast above to see photos that correspond to her descriptions. It’s absolutely fascinating. NEW BOOK - Skywalking Through My Fandom available...2023-05-1853 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsCelebration Panel "Making Star Wars Magic"Here's another one of our panels from Star Wars Celebration! Melissa welcomes creatives who have worked on the movies and TV shows to share their insights and wonderful stories. Hear from Fon Davis (ILM model maker for the special editions, prequels, and The Mandalorian), Jake Lunt Davies (concept and creature designer from everything from The Force Awakens to Andor), Brian Herring (puppeteer for BB-8 and many other favorite characters), and Lee Towersey (droid wrangler at Pinewood Studios). Make sure to check out the images below and watch via YouTube to see all the amazing behind the scenes photos the...2023-04-271h 01Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsCelebration Panel "The Science of Return of the Jedi"This episode is a recording of a panel at Star Wars Celebration, hosted by James Floyd. From sarlacc biology to the physics of lightsabers and the ecosystem of Endor, Return of the Jedi is full of connections to real world science. How might a Hutt evolve? What goes into making a Death Star superlaser? Why do the Ewoks worship C-3PO? Our all-star lineup brings together experts in all sorts of fields, from paleontology and physics to meteorology and history. Join host James Floyd (Star Wars Insider regular contributor, Star Warsologies podcast) in celebrating the 40th anniversary of ROTJ...2023-04-231h 03
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Recap 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: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skywalki...2023-04-132h 23Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Recap 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: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skywalki...2023-04-132h 23
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration Artist Jason W. Christman and #Cantina!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 make us SUPER jealous of this amazing event happening April...2023-03-301h 16Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration Artist Jason W. Christman and #Cantina!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 make us SUPER jealous of this amazing event happening April...2023-03-301h 16
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastFrazer Diamond and the Jawa Shuffle - Star WarsFrazer 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 reopened with refreshed land, food and attractions. We took Bo-Katan and...2023-03-231h 30Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastFrazer Diamond and the Jawa Shuffle - Star WarsFrazer 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 reopened with refreshed land, food and attractions. We took Bo-Katan and...2023-03-231h 30
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration 2023 & Boonta Eve - Looking AheadLet’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 (like us), you’ll have a good time listening to this show. The Mandalori...2023-03-091h 16Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars Celebration 2023 & Boonta Eve - Looking AheadLet’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 (like us), you’ll have a good time listening to this show. The Mandalori...2023-03-091h 16Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsLA Comic-Con - "The Living Force: Evolution in Star Wars"In the latest episode of Star Warsologies, Melissa joins the LA Comic Con panel "The Living Force: Evolution in the Star Wars Galaxy"! Gabe Santos of Cosplay for Science moderates this great panel about Star Wars. Panelists include Melissa Miller (Nerdist, Star Warsologies), Michaela , Phil , Rick O'Connor In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how their field is represented in a galaxy far, far away. It's a monthly podcast about science an...2022-12-1351 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsAdoption in Star Wars In this latest episode of Star Warsologies, we talk about all adoption in Star Wars! From the Skywalker twins going to separate homes as children, to Mandalorian Din Djarin taking on baby Grogu as a foundling, Star Wars is full of adoption tales and styles. In honor of November being National Adoption Awareness Month, we examine the world of adoption and family in the galaxy far, far away. Our guest expert Carrie Goldman, author of the award-winning blog "Portrait of an Adoption" and the Jazzy's Quest books, chats with us about ho...2022-10-2843 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSkywalking Network Variety Show - Star Wars Celebration 2022Welcome 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 Podcast, Neverland Clubhouse, Collectopolis, and Star Warsologies. Eric Wal...2022-10-131h 18Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastSkywalking Network Variety Show - Star Wars Celebration 2022Welcome 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 Podcast, Neverland Clubhouse, Collectopolis, and Star Warsologies. Eric Wal...2022-10-131h 18Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsHolograms in Star Wars! In the latest episode of Star Warsologies we talk about the holograms in Star Wars! From Leia's iconic plea to Darth Vader Force-choking someone over Zoom, our guest expert Thomas Conner breaks down what's a hologram and what we just call holograms. And how Star Wars really changed the game in 1977. In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how their field is represented in a galaxy far, far away. It's a mo...2022-10-0546 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast388: D23 Expo Day 2 - Marvel, Star Wars, Indiana Jones & moreD23 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 (and saved highlights) from these BIG D23 Expo Panels! Order TODAY IN STAR WARS HISTORY, PART...2022-09-111h 41Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast388: D23 Expo Day 2 - Marvel, Star Wars, Indiana Jones & moreD23 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 (and saved highlights) from these BIG D23 Expo Panels! Order TODAY IN STAR WARS HISTORY, PART...2022-09-111h 41Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsMedicine and Star Wars In the latest episode of Star Warsologies we team up with the hosts of "Hi Everbody! A Bad Medicine Podcast" Guests Dr. Jackson Vane and Johnny Kolasinksi join us to talk bacta tanks, lightsaber wounds, and why Darth Vader is taller than Anakin Skywalker. In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how their field is represented in a galaxy far, far away. It's a monthly podcast about science and Star Wars!...2022-09-0938 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars meets Sesame Street!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 zeitgeist between 1977 and 1980 (when Empire Str...2022-09-011h 15Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastStar Wars meets Sesame Street!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 zeitgeist between 1977 and 1980 (when Empire Str...2022-09-011h 15
Talkin’ Tauntauns - A Star Wars DiscussionStar Wars Celebration: The Science of Attack of the Clones PanelThis week we look back at Jim's appearance on the Science of Attack of the Clones panel at Star Wars Celebration this past May. Here is the official panel description: From clonetroopers to planetary rings to Anakin’s moral struggles, Attack of the Clones is full of connections to real world science. How might seismic charges work? Can you really accelerate clone growth? What would an ocean planet like Kamino be like? How healthy is Anakin and Padmé’s relationship? Our all-star lineup of experts include Fon Davis (prequel model maker, Fonco), Dr. Drea Letamendi (psychologist, Lattes with Leia podca...2022-08-171h 12
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 11Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsSDCC Panel - The Science of Jurassic WorldPresenting "The Science of Jurassic World" This episode of Star Warsologies is one of our panels from San Diego Comic-Con 2022! Star Warsologies usually focuses on the galaxy far, far away, but for San Diego Comic-Con, we decided to branch out from a long time ago to 65 million years ago with this panel on the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise, given that the final chapter, Jurassic World Dominion was released earlier this summer. Moderated by podcast host James Floyd, we brought out a group of scientists to talk about the science behind making dinosaurs and having them run amok...2022-08-0254 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsSDCC Panel: The Mandalorian: Under the Helmet The latest episode of Star Warsologies is one of our panels from San Diego Comic-Con 2022! Presenting "The Mandalorian: Under the Helmet" We recorded this panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, 2022. Moderated by host Melissa Miller, we brought out a group of experts to talk about where real-life jobs collide with our favorite Mandalorian's story. Panel description: The Mandalorian is a complicated character—a loner who becomes a loving caretaker, a bounty hunter who learns compassion. Host Melissa Miller (Nerdist, Star Warsologies) talks with experts about the man b...2022-08-0151 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsDon Bies Part 2 The latest episode of Star Warsologies wraps up our interview with Don Bies, an actual Star Warsologist! Don Bies joined James and Melissa just after Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 for an extensive chat about his time as an ILM model maker, Lucasfilm archivist, and all around Star Wars creative. In part 2, we get some great on-set stories covering Don's on-screen appearances, including the infamous Boba Fett scene from Return of the Jedi's Special Edition! Listen to part one, which covered everything R2-D2 related. In Star Warsologies, hos...2022-07-1443 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsDon Bies, Part 1 The latest episode of Star Warsologies is part one of our interview with Don Bies, an actual Star Warsologist! Don Bies joined James and Melissa just after Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 for an extensive chat about his time as an ILM model maker, Lucasfilm archivist, and all around Star Wars creative. Part one covers everything R2-D2 related. From operating the droid to character appearances, hear it straight from Don! R2 is his favorite character, and Melissa's too. Part 2 is coming soon with more of this wonderful interview. Topics include Don's on...2022-06-2839 min
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 Podcast374: Day 4 Star Wars Celebration RoundtableIt's time to break down the 4th and final day of Star Wars Celebration 2022! The Bad Batch, Dave Filoni and our favorite moments from the Convention. We are joined by Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / Fangirl Blog), BJ Priester (Fangirl Blog), Bryn MacKinnon (Totally Tell Me Everything) and her son Ivan, Din, Matthew Neugebauer (Eye On Canon Podcast), Raynald Gobeil (Skywalker), David Skale, Joey Pittman (Disney Universe), Gary Oransky and Tommy. Even though this is the final breakdown, there’s still more!! Next week we’ll start releasing the audio and video of all the Celebr...2022-06-091h 22Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast374: Day 4 Star Wars Celebration RoundtableIt's time to break down the 4th and final day of Star Wars Celebration 2022! The Bad Batch, Dave Filoni and our favorite moments from the Convention. We are joined by Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / Fangirl Blog), BJ Priester (Fangirl Blog), Bryn MacKinnon (Totally Tell Me Everything) and her son Ivan, Din, Matthew Neugebauer (Eye On Canon Podcast), Raynald Gobeil (Skywalker), David Skale, Joey Pittman (Disney Universe), Gary Oransky and Tommy. Even though this is the final breakdown, there’s still more!! Next week we’ll start releasing the audio and video of all the Celebr...2022-06-091h 22Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsCelebration Panel - The Science of Attack of the Clones The latest episode of Star Warsologies is one of our panels from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022! Panel description: From clonetroopers to planetary rings to Anakin’s moral struggles, Attack of the Clones is full of connections to real world science. How might seismic charges work? Can you really accelerate clone growth? What would an ocean planet like Kamino be like? How healthy is Anakin and Padmé’s relationship? Our all-star lineup of experts include Fon Davis (prequel model maker, Fonco), Dr. Drea Letamendi (psychologist, Lattes with Leia podcast), Dr. Jim Lehane (geologis...2022-06-071h 10
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDay 2 & 3 Star Wars Celebration RoundtableLet’s get into the nitty-gritty details of Day 2 and 3 of Star Wars Celebration. We go into the Attack of the Clones 20th Anniversary Panel, the Mando+ panel with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, and the Tales of the Jedi panel which turned out to be the most interesting of them all. We are joined by Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / Fangirl Blog), BJ Priester (Fangirl Blog), Bryn MacKinnon (Totally Tell Me Everything) and her son Ivan, Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse), Din from F105 and Matthew Neugebauer (Eye On Canon Podcast). ...2022-06-051h 35Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDay 2 & 3 Star Wars Celebration RoundtableLet’s get into the nitty-gritty details of Day 2 and 3 of Star Wars Celebration. We go into the Attack of the Clones 20th Anniversary Panel, the Mando+ panel with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, and the Tales of the Jedi panel which turned out to be the most interesting of them all. We are joined by Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / Fangirl Blog), BJ Priester (Fangirl Blog), Bryn MacKinnon (Totally Tell Me Everything) and her son Ivan, Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse), Din from F105 and Matthew Neugebauer (Eye On Canon Podcast). ...2022-06-051h 35Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsCelebration Panel - Galactic Critters Big & Small The latest episode of Star Warsologies is one of our panels from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022! Videos of the wildlife documentaries are available on our YouTube channel! From the desert of Tatooine to the abyss of Naboo, wildlife is everywhere in Star Wars. Creatures big and small capture our attention and leave us curious to know more. Science writer Melissa Miller (Nerdist, Star Wars Insider) brings together a panel of experts to speculate about everything from dianogas to porgs, womp rats to purgills, the Zillo beast to rathtars. Clips of these wonderful critters will be...2022-06-031h 04
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 19Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsEconomics It's the long-awaited economics episode of Star Warsologies on exploring the taxation of trade routes in outlying systems! This time we examine various aspects of economics in the galaxy far, far away with not one, but two economists, Alex Parret, PhD (econometrics), and Elizabeth Molly Maloney, PhD candidate (microeconomics and labor market discrimination). How does the galactic economy work? Can you hide the money trail on a project as big as the Death Star? Will Republic credits do fine in the Outer Rim or do you need a better currency? And the big question everyone i...2022-05-0443 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsReligion and Star Wars This episode of Star Warsologies explores faith, religion, and the Force This time we examine religious beliefs and practices in the galaxy far, far away with Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, a Roman Catholic priest in the diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming. What is monasticism and how do the Jedi practice it? Why would the Ewoks worship C-3PO as a golden god? How does spirit of the law vs. letter of the law play out with Din Djarin's Children of the Watch sect? What's wrong with the Jedi Code? We also learn how Catholic priests have a master/apprentice c...2022-04-0844 min
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 00Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsWildlife Conservation This episode of Star Warsologies explores the world of conservation biology. Joining us in our discussion of wildlife conservation in the galaxy far, far away is Sam Wynns, a conservation biologist and science educator for Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego. In a huge galaxy, how would you select which places and species to protect? With all the interplanetary travel, are there any native species left? How do sarlaccs reproduce? Is there a real world explanation for why wampas and tauntauns are so large? We also learn why New Zealand is tops in protecting their u...2022-03-0245 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast353: Star Wars Home Video with Nathan P. ButlerThere are numerous ways you may have heard of our guest, Nathan P. Butler. He has been podcasting for over 20 years, he has written for Dark Horse Comics’ Star Wars Tales, and was a contributor for The Essential Atlas. Listen and learn all about his new 3-volume book set “A Saga on Home Video: A Fan's Guide to U.S. Star Wars Home Video Releases!" Also on this episode - first thoughts on The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 4 “The Gathering Storm,” which aired the day of our recording. This episode answered a LOT of questions...2022-01-201h 40Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast353: Star Wars Home Video with Nathan P. ButlerThere are numerous ways you may have heard of our guest, Nathan P. Butler. He has been podcasting for over 20 years, he has written for Dark Horse Comics’ Star Wars Tales, and was a contributor for The Essential Atlas. Listen and learn all about his new 3-volume book set “A Saga on Home Video: A Fan's Guide to U.S. Star Wars Home Video Releases!" Also on this episode - first thoughts on The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 4 “The Gathering Storm,” which aired the day of our recording. This episode answered a LOT of questions...2022-01-201h 40Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsAir Traffic Control The latest episode of Star Warsologies focuses on managing air (and space) traffic in Star Wars! Brendan Conboy, a designer of air traffic control systems, joins us for a discussion about how coordinating space traffic might work and not work in the galaxy far, far away. How do aircraft interact with the controllers at an airport? How did the shuttle Tydirium manage to land in the forest without the Empire noticing? What redundant systems might keep the system working even when Anakin clips the tower while crash landing on Coruscant? What is that lonely guy up in t...2022-01-1235 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star Wars"Science of Star Wars" at SDCC Special Edition We have a special episode of Star Warsologies! This episode is our "Science of Star Wars" panel at San Diego Comic-Con: Special Edition, from November 27, 2021. Our "Science of Star Wars" panel at Comic-Con: Special Edition 2021 had several awesome guests! Fon Davis (creative director, Fonco Studios) shared behind-the-scenes knowledge from working on over 40 feature films, including the Star Wars prequels. Scientists included Lisa M. Will, PhD (astrophysics professor, San Diego City College), Frank Santana (herpetologist, San Diego Natural History Museum), Amit K. Patel, PhD (ophthalmologist, University of California San Diego), and Melissa Miller (science writer, Star Wars Insider m...2021-12-0857 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsProsthetics The latest episode of Star Warsologies focuses on limb replacement and prosthetics in Star Wars! Dr. Gerald Stark, senior clinical specialist and prosthetician for Ottobock, joins us for a discussion about bionic limbs, exoskeletons, and other prosthetics and orthotics. How close are we to Luke's bionic hand in real life? How is the work of a prosthetician much more than just fitting a replacement body part? How do Paralympians go for designs that exceed human functionality? We also talk about General Grievous, clonetrooper Echo and even prosthetics for llamas and other animals! Tune in...2021-11-0535 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast345: Top Terrifying Moments in Star Wars, Disney, MarvelHappy Halloween Skywalkers! What makes your list of spooky and terrifying moments in the Star Wars, Disney or Marvel Universes? Jenmarie (Anakin and his Angel) joins us to share those moments in a fun roundtable. We bring up scenes from Attack of the Clones, Snow White, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Mary Poppins, The Empire Strikes Back and more. Just wait till you find out Richard’s Disney pick! Make sure to follow both @skywalkingpod and @anakinandhisangel on instagram for a Baby Yoda Loungefly giveaway starting November 5th. Pleas...2021-10-281h 05Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast345: Top Terrifying Moments in Star Wars, Disney, MarvelHappy Halloween Skywalkers! What makes your list of spooky and terrifying moments in the Star Wars, Disney or Marvel Universes? Jenmarie (Anakin and his Angel) joins us to share those moments in a fun roundtable. We bring up scenes from Attack of the Clones, Snow White, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Mary Poppins, The Empire Strikes Back and more. Just wait till you find out Richard’s Disney pick! Make sure to follow both @skywalkingpod and @anakinandhisangel on instagram for a Baby Yoda Loungefly giveaway starting November 5th. Pleas...2021-10-281h 05Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsAstronomy and Star Wars The latest episode of Star Warsologies focuses on astrophysics in Star Wars! Astrophysics professor Dr. Lisa Will joins us for a discussion about planets, moons, and asteroids. She breaks down just what the phrase "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" actually means in terms of space and time as we know it. We also learn about real-life planets and moons with mono-climates, but there's still plenty that's fantasy! What would Lisa do if she had one fandom wish? Tune in to find out! Lisa also joined us for our Co...2021-10-1237 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 57Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsJournalismThe latest episode of Star Warsologies focuses on recording history in Star Wars! Join us for a discussion with journalist and historian Chelsea Tatham Zukowski. Learn about the important role of journalism in a just society and how the Empire managed to erase the history of the Jedi. Chelsea talks about what beat she would like to work, and why Anakin would be on any good journalist's speed dial. In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how t...2021-09-2446 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsBrewing in Star Wars The latest episode of Star Warsologies focuses on alcohol and brewing in Star Wars! Join us for a discussion with Reed Miller about brewing, fermentation, and distilling. What we see in cantinas and casinos isn't the full story. In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how their field is represented in a galaxy far, far away. It's a monthly podcast about science and Star Wars! Listen to Star Warsologies 6: Bre...2021-09-0840 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 Podcast339: 08/25/77 Star Wars in "Rolling Stone" MagazineDo you know what happened on this day in Star Wars history? On Aug. 25th 1977, Luke, Han, Leia and Chewbacca made the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. This issue features one of the first in-depth interviews with George Lucas, and we share all the good parts! Lucas speaks about the struggles of getting Star Wars off the ground, storylines he wants to revisit in future films (this is the first time he mentions Vader getting burnt up in the volcanic pit), he also talks about how he would be so happy to go back and redo the special effects s...2021-08-261h 16Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast339: 08/25/77 Star Wars in "Rolling Stone" MagazineDo you know what happened on this day in Star Wars history? On Aug. 25th 1977, Luke, Han, Leia and Chewbacca made the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. This issue features one of the first in-depth interviews with George Lucas, and we share all the good parts! Lucas speaks about the struggles of getting Star Wars off the ground, storylines he wants to revisit in future films (this is the first time he mentions Vader getting burnt up in the volcanic pit), he also talks about how he would be so happy to go back and redo the special effects s...2021-08-261h 16Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsPsychology The latest episode of Star Warsologies focuses on psychology in Star Wars! Join us for a discussion with Dr. Drea Letamendi about the psychology of our favorite characters in Star Wars. How is The Mandalorian coping with the knowledge that he was raised in a cult? How does Leia handle her grief? And why is Kylo Ren so emo? Drea's thoughts on pop culture characters is endless and insightful. In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by ask...2021-08-1835 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsComic-Con@Home Panel!A special bonus episode of Star Warsologies is up! Star Warsologies comes to Comic Con At Home 2021! Thanks to The Fleet Science Center in San Diego for hosting this great panel, The Science of Star Wars. James and Melissa moderate a panel of three scientists (geologist, biologist, and astronomer, oh my!) plus a concept designer who has worked on all five of the recent Star Wars films! Come for the insights into the salt flats of Crait, the mysteries of Kessel, and the scientific method itself, stay for the porg recipes and a discussion of the morality of...2021-07-2656 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsEngineering for Space TravelThe latest episode of Star Warsologies is up! Electrical engineer Justin Gagne joins us to chat about designing technology to go into space. What starts as a discussion of real-life ion engines also covers radiation exposure, landing telemetry, and even quantum entanglement. Justin worked on the Mars helicopter Ingenuity and does a great job helping all us non-physicists and engineers understand these concepts. More info about ion engines and small satellites. More info about how Perseverance landed on Mars. More info about space radiation. Ch...2021-07-1641 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsLife at the ExtremesPolar biologist Angela Zoumplis joins us for an episode all about life at the extremes. What do tauntauns eat to maintain their large size? How is life adapted to the heat of Mustafar? And how does that space slug survive in an asteroid when ships aren't flying right down its throat? It turns out there are similarities to bacterial life here on Earth in each of these cases. Our guest astrobiologist is an expert and a huge Star Wars fan so we geek out about these topics and more! In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd a...2021-06-3034 minStar Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsEcology of DagobahIt's the second episode of Star Warsologies! In the NEW podcast Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how their field is represented in a galaxy far, far away. The newest addition to the Skywalking Network brings you a monthly podcast about science and Star Wars. For our second episode, we are off to Dagobah with restorative ecologist Traci Degerman, who has worked for the US Forest Service and National Park Service at Mount Ra...2021-06-0829 minTalkin’ Tauntauns - A Star Wars DiscussionScience and Star WarsToday the Talkin' Tauntauns crew is down one member with JJ off helping his future in-laws, but have no fear because we're joined by two guests today, Melissa T. Miller and James Floyd, from the upcoming Star Warsologies podcast. Join us for a discussion about what excites and interests us about science and technology in Star Wars and how Star Wars' science and technology has influenced our world. We also talk about Melissa and James' upcoming podcast, where our very own Jim will be talking the geology and paleontology of Tatooine on its very first episode. ...2021-05-181h 02Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsAbout Star Warsologies!Star Warsologies is a Podcast about Science and Star Wars! From archeology to zoology, real-world science is everywhere in Star Wars! Every episode of Star Warsologies will include an interview with an expert discussing how Star Wars relates to their field of study. Explore the many ways science is represented in a galaxy far, far away with hosts Melissa Miller and James Floyd, both freelance writers for Star Wars Insider magazine. Coming to you monthly on the Skywalking Network. Our social media links: https://twitter.com/StarWarsologies https://www.instagram.com/starwarsologies/ https://www.y...2021-05-1201 min
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDisneyland, The Bad Batch, Star WarsologiesNot only did a NEW Star Wars Disney+ show “The Bad Batch” premiere, but we also attended the Grand Reopening of Disneyland after a 412-day closure! Also on this episode - Melissa Miller and James Floyd join us to share a NEW podcast debuting on the Skywalking Network: Star Warsologies. The Bad Batch “Aftermath” Did you watch this 70-minute premiere episode? Good, because we talk spoilers! Richard and I share our thoughts on the pacing, animation and new character Omega. Also, where is this series going? Let’s speculate. Disneyland Reopening ...2021-05-061h 27Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan PodcastDisneyland, The Bad Batch, Star WarsologiesNot only did a NEW Star Wars Disney+ show “The Bad Batch” premiere, but we also attended the Grand Reopening of Disneyland after a 412-day closure! Also on this episode - Melissa Miller and James Floyd join us to share a NEW podcast debuting on the Skywalking Network: Star Warsologies. The Bad Batch “Aftermath” Did you watch this 70-minute premiere episode? Good, because we talk spoilers! Richard and I share our thoughts on the pacing, animation and new character Omega. Also, where is this series going? Let’s speculate. Disneyland Reopening ...2021-05-061h 27