Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive

Link to Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AgNHq0F7xkA   Why did Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #34 fade out??  Because Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is now on YouTube! Just head to the link in your show notes to watch.   We felt this show lent itself very well to YouTube, because you can see the comic as you listen. For those of you who are seeing impaired, we still describe the pages and st...

Laundry time with Katy Perry! We'll do the work as you sit back while Max takes you behind the scenes of the new Katy Perry commercial, Laundrin' Home.   Max let's you in on the secrets of the dancing raincoat, and anthropomorphic washer and chair. (spoiler: they needed help from Max and the special effects crew to really move). Max discusses what it takes to design and build practical props that...

Star 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 bro...

It's time to start the Halloween anticipation with TWO Disney Halloween Parties - DCA's Oogie Boogie Bash and WDW's After Hours Boo Bash. The names may be similar, but the parties were quite different. Each is a separate ticketed event held at a Disney Park, complete with Treat Trails, themed characters, food and entertainment. We welcome Meredith Duckworth (newest member of the Skywalking Force)...

SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS has arrived, smashing box office records. Cosplayer, graphic designer and LiningUp.net friend Bryan Lee attended the World Premiere in Hollywood dressed as Shang-Chi, and he joins us to discuss his experience, the film itself and Awkwafina's silver fanny pack. Did she wear it to the premiere? Inquiring minds want to know. As an Asian-American, Bryan also d...

Skywalking 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...

School 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 re...

Do 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...

Star Wars animation writer Steven Melching joins us to share stories of writing on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: Resistance ! Over an hour of great insight into TV writing, because his filmography includes   Batman, Transformers, He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, RoboCop , and Marvel franchises. Steven gives us behind-the-scenes stories about some of...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 34 "Saber Clash!" (December 1979) continues the story of our heroes vs. Baron Tagge. Today's issue features situations reminiscent of a big plot point that we see in The Last Jedi and a Lightsaber battle that will come around in Attack of the Clones . Plus, we now know where J.J. Abrams got the name - The Force Awakens .   Richard and Sarah discuss this comic,...

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - where we discuss Jungle Cruise! The film, the Disneyland attraction changes and the D23 Fan event at the El Capitan Theater! 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 share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   Firs...

  August 3rd 1977: Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO put their footprints in cement in the "The Forecourt of the Stars" at the Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. To help celebrate the 44th anniversary of this event, Alan Sanborn shares his experience from that day. Welcome to our new segment - Today in Star Wars History ! Beyond this day, we share historical fun facts about "The Forecourt of the...

Hello, friends! This month, we're gabbing about THEME PARKS, a subject Sarah and Bryn have a lot of experience with.   Question 1: What was your favorite Theme Park experience as a kid, teen and adult?   Kid   Not Afraid: Bryn begins with the tale of the time her former fighter pilot father took her on her first upside-down roller coaster, the Corkscrew at Knott's Berry Farm in '80s Buena Park, Ca...

Composer, 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 th...

This episode is all about Max's bromance with Boba Fett. Max is one of the first fans to make a complete Fett costume with all the bells, whistles, and silly string. If you've attended sci-fi conventions in the 80's and special Star Wars events, then chances are you've had a run-in with Max!    Max shares some of his greatest experiences including the time he and Kevin hung out in costume with Eli...

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...

In this King-Size episode, we dive into Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics King-Size Annual #1! (December 1979) This one-shot story is double the size of a regular issue, and is split into two parts: "The Long Hunt" and "A Dual of Eagles". We will be talking about both with our special guest, Chris Alexander (Star Wars Origami author). Richard, Sarah and Chris discuss this comic and find FTOOM! Fast...

Everything you need to know BEFORE you see Marvel's BLACK WIDOW! Get maximum enjoyment out of the film with this handy Black Widow Primer. Even if you're well-versed in the MCU, you will benefit from the discussion in the first half of this episode. Then we give you a big Spoiler Warning, and get into the nitty-gritty details of BLACK WIDOW in the back half of the show. What was awesome, what was...

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Disneyland is a whole new world without Masks and the COVID protocols scaled way back. 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 share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   First the Sisters take you Adventureland w...

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 shar...

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 32 "The Jawa Express" (November 1979) builds upon the nostalgia factor of Issue 31 with its Tatooine location. Only this time, Luke, Han, Chewie and the droids are stuck out in the Dune Sea. While trying to hide from the Empire and fix their overheating landspeeder, they run into Jawas and a strange object that looks like a moisture vaporator. This issue is al...

Avenger's Campus vs. Galaxy's Edge! Now that Avenger's Campus has opened at DCA in California, we now have 2 fun franchise "lands" to explore at the Disneyland Resort. Richard and I visited this Marvel-themed land on Opening Day, June 4, so now it's time to compare and contrast all aspects of Avenger's Campus to Galaxy's Edge. We'll break down the immersive atmosphere, merchandise, attractions, fo...

If Adventure has a name it must be Indiana Jones! When talking about the most influential films of the last 50 years, you'll always hear the name Raiders of the lost Ark, and there's a good reason - from beginning to end it is just a fun filled roller coaster ride with great characters, great action pieces and fly eating Nazis. Ed Dolista from the IndyCast joins us in a Raiders of the Lost Ark 40t...

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - the episode where we discuss both of our trips to DIsneyland, opening day and May 15th. It has never felt so good to be home sweet home. 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 share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much...

Bryn suggested this month's topic topic topic because Tinker Bell in specific and fairies in genera l are very interesting to her, and Sarah (aka Jedi Tink , for fairy's sake) agreed! So come fly by us this month as we talk Tink and fangirl about fairies! Question 1: What are the different versions of Tinker Bell and how have they affected us (if at all)? Original Tink from Peter Pan novel (1911)...