Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast

Hey Hey Skywalkers, in lieu of an episode of Skywalking through Neverland this week, we want to play you the audio from our most recent video, Galaxy’s Edge Over Quarantine! We had so much content from our trip to Disneyland, that we wanted to take the time to craft and share a very special video. Just like us, the citizens of Black Spire Outpost here in Batuu West have been in quarantine. What did they do with their time? Did Oga still require payments and kick-backs? What are their...

Not 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...

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, the 2nd Disney+ Original Marvel series, just wrapped up on April 23. Was this on par with WandaVision? Did it exceed expectations? What about the message? Joining us to debrief the series as a whole is our friend Mike Celestino from LaughingPlace.com and the host of Who’s the Bossk podcast. We talk about impactful moments, favorite characters and how Zemo can bust a move. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is yet another great Marvel series. The...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 31 "Return To Tatooine" (October 1979) is a treasure trove of nostalgia - from famous Tatooine locations to classic creatures, Kenner toys to old friends. What a FUN classic comic!! Richard and Sarah discuss this comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). There are plenty of these, especially as they relate to classic Kenner toys like the Patrol Dewback and the Imperial Troop...

Since Avengers Campus opens for new recruits on June 4, 2021, we thought this was a great time to Assemble all our knowledge and get hyped for this new land at DCA! First we travel back to D23 Expo 2019 where we gleaned some great bits of info about Avengers Campus from Imagineer John Mauro and the Disney Parks Panel. Then we update you with the most recent info we’ve learned in the last week. Get ready for an E-ticket attraction (WEB-Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure), food (Pym’s...

Jim 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...

Be 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...

In Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 30 "A Princess Alone" (September 1979), Princess Leia travels to an Imperial factory to spread the message of hope to its servants. She is confronted by Baron Tagge, but also encounters a little girl in a surprisingly touching interaction. Richard and Sarah discuss this comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). There are foreshadowing moments to Star Wars: The Clone Wars...

This 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...

Do you love collecting? Do you love music? Do you love ewoks? This episode has all three! First, we learn about CollectorZown, a very special company founded by Marcos Matijevic that specializes in high-end collectibles, one-on-one service and a welcoming Facebook Group like ours. Marcos shares all the details, and then donates three amazing high-end collectible items for a brand new giveaway for all of you Skywalkers! Listen and check this post to enter. Next, we welcome back Din of the...

Welcome 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...

It’s a Podcast Party with Corey Dee Williams and Stephen Costantino as they reminisce about their time playing Jabba’s henchmen in Return of the Jedi! Corey played Klaatu and also doubled for his dad Billy Dee as Lando Calrissian. Stephen played a Gamorrean Guard - both had a blast during the filming of the Sail Barge Battle back in 1982. So many great stories, they even share tales that the other didn’t know! Corey and Stephen are musicians, and they are working on a project called 3-Dee...

You 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...

Skywalking through The Muppet Show! February 19th marks the first time all five seasons of The Muppet Show (1976-1981) will be available in your homes - streaming on Disney+. With that in mind, Mark Oguschewitz - the biggest Muppet fan we know - joins Richard and Sarah for a 2+ hour celebration of Muppets. First, Richard gives us a mini-Muppet Primer - history of how the Muppets evolved and became the Muppet Show. Then we share our favorite Muppet Show moments, favorite and least favorite...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #29 “Dark Encounter!" features cyborg bounty-hunter Valance confronting none other than Darth Vader himself! Richard and Sarah discuss this comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). We also admire the heck out of the artwork. Check out our new Twitch channel to see it as we talk about each page. Watch the Unedited Episode and See the Comic Book Pages on our NEW Twitch...

Self-Publishing - what does it take to publish your own book and take your fandom to a whole new level? Our friend Russ Flores (author, Seen, Unseen Disneyland) and Lynn Barron (author, Cleaning The Kingdom/The Sweep Spot Podcast) have both published multiple Disney books about their passions, and we discuss their publishing journey. They have some great advice for all of us! Also on this episode: Skywalking ForceThis Day in Star Wars History 2/1 - 2/8.Star Wars Trading PostFacebook...

Joey 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!New Star Wars droid stamps Totally Tell Me EverythingFacebook PageYouTube channelSkywalking Force Join Our...

Artist and illustrator Greg Hildebrandt, of Brothers Hildebrandt fame, sits down with us to discuss the famous Star Wars poster, his artistic inspirations and so much more. There is no other image that brings you back to the classic days of Star Wars than the legendary poster of Luke holding his Lightsaber above his head, Princess Leia with her blaster at the ready, and the LOOMING ominous helmet of Darth Vader floating in the background. This poster was illustrated by brothers, Tim and...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #28 “Whatever Happened to Jabba The Hut?" brings back Jabba in comics!!! But is this really Jabba?? Richard and Sarah discuss the comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic things that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). We also share a history of Jabba the Hut/Jabba the Hutt/Mosep Binneed which you can also read right here. Show Notes: Title: "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO JABBA THE HUT" Release Date: July 24, 1979 Writer: Archie...

Star Wars: The High Republic is here! Mike Celestino (Laughing Place / Who’s The Bossk Podcast) and Drew Kaplan (Star Wars Maven) join Sarah and Richard on a spoiler-free discussion of the first three High Republic novels. They also share highs, lows and personal highlights of 2020. GOODBYE 2020 and welcome 2021! Keep reading below to learn more about The High Republic. Star Wars: The High Republic The High Republic is a collection of interconnected stories for adults, teens and kids from...