Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive

To celebrate the season finale of WILLOW, actor and creature performer Dee Tails returns to share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of this Disney+ series where he played Falken the troll. Falken is featured heavily in Episode 6 "Prisoners of Skellin" alongside his troll brother Lord Sarris. We talk about the casting, costume process (including what it took to put his contacts in), and working w...

2023 started off with a bang on Disney+ with Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch ! Tricia Barr ( Fangirls Going Rogue / FanGIRL Blog ) and BJ Priester ( FanGIRL Blog ) join us to review the premiere episodes "Spoils of War" and "Ruins of War".  We were also part of a Star Wars fan site roundtable hosted by Disney and Lucasfilm, which shed fantastic and relevant insight into The Bad Batch from the...

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

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

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 Hist...

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

We've waited 34 years to see the further adventures of Willow Ufgood, and now, that day is upon us. We share our review of the NEW Willow Disney+ series, as well as a primer with everything you need to know from the original film, going into this new series. Then go behind-the-scenes with some insight into the conceptualization of the series from the Willow Press Conference, and our experience at...

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

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

Return of the Jedi artist Marilee Heyer joins us in her podcasting debut to share some amazing stories! In 1982, Marilee was hired to "pretty things up" on the upcoming Star Wars sequel, Revenge of the Jedi . Thanks to a sfgate.com article written by Andrew Pridgen, we now know that her artwork for the film had not been properly credited. Now with even more of her art resurfacing on comic covers a...

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

Time to head back in time and revisit Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics! Cris Macht of Machtails from the Cantina joins us to break down the first issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation. How is the artwork? What are our fond memories? And how does this issue relate with Disney+ ANDOR? Go grab issue #39 and follow along with us and this episode may be with $2500!!   Classic Marvel...

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

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

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

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

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

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

D23 Expo 2022 Day 1 just wrapped up and we just can't wait to share all the exciting news and highlights! In our customary convention roundup breakdown, we invited Courtney and Kelly Turckel ( Neverland Clubhouse ), Eric Walker and Captain Rickster ( AllforSciFi ), and Mike Celestino ( Laughing Place, Who's The Bossk podcast ). We give our personal highlights of the Expo and breakdown the full Liv...

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...

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

Hulk out with us as we share a She-Hulk comic book primer, and our thoughts on the latest Disney+ Marvel series, She-Hulk: Attorney At Law!! Then it's time for some controversial Disneyland Magic Key discussion.   She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Synopsis:   At heart, this new Marvel Disney+ series is a 30-minute comedy, following the beats of an enjoyable half-hour comedy series.   Jennifer Walters (Tat...

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

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

Max shares stories on his Master-Com cosplay outfit. Who is Master-Com you ask?  He is a droid seen in the classic Marvel Star Wars comics issues 18-23. Master-Com was the personal assistant to Simon Greyshade who was the administrator of The Wheel casino. Think of a really buff C-3PO. This costume was years in the development but Max got it done just in time for Star Wars Celebration 2022. Lookin...