Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive

In this episode we look at 1978's Star Wars #13: 'DAY OF THE DRAGON LORDS! '. Is this a "filler episode"? Why is Chewbacca about to kill Luke Skywalker?? Randy Martinez gives us an update on his Star Wars Celebration Orlando official Art Show exclusive art. Richard, Sarah and Star Wars artist Randy Martinez dive into this classic Marvel Star Wars comic. Title: "DAY OF THE DRAGON LORDS!" Release Da...

Matt Busch and Lin Zy have both been chosen to be official Star Wars Celebration Art Show Artists! While it's always fun talking with another married couple, it's especially exciting to talk to them both about their SWCO Art Show pieces, both of which spoke to Richard and Sarah in different ways. Lin Zy has a beautiful Japanese-inspired Ahsoka piece.    Matt Busch did a celebration of collectibles...

On March 25th, Star Wars Rebels season 3 aired its finale "Zero Hour". We invited Spencer Brinkerhoff III  ( StudiosB3 ) to join in our discussion of the episode, plus season 3 highlights and what we hope to see in season 4. This comprehensive look includes the climactic battle between old rivals, the return of many familiar faces, the center of the Force in Bendu... and Thrawn. If you want to see...

Lucasfilm screened "Twin Suns" and the Season 3 Finale of STAR WARS REBELS for a select few, including Skywalkers Donald Wicks (Rebel Legion) and Joey Pittman ( Disney Universe Podcast ). They join in a discussion of Twin Suns;, share their Lucasfilm experience and also share audio from the Q&A between Sam Witwer (Maul) and Dave Filoni (Overseer of Star Wars Everything). We will be sharing more of...

Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST arrives in theaters on March 17th, and we have a treat for you - interviews with the entire cast, director and composer direct from the March 5th Los Angeles Press Junket! Emma Watson is delightful as she eloquently speaks on the character of Belle. Luke Evans (Gaston) and Josh Gad (LeFou) absolutely steal the show with their wit and song. Then Director Bi...

Tangled Before Ever After , the new Disney Channel Movie, premieres March 10th - on Sarah's birthday! We prepare you for the movie and Tangled: The Series by bringing you to a Q&A with the series' Supervising Director Chris Sonnenburg and Supervising Producer Ben Balistreri . We attended this screening and Q & A on Monday, March 6th and have some GREAT stories to share as well as Behind the Scenes...

Part 2 of your Complete Survival Guide to Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 starts right here. This week we get the inside scoop as Elliot Hansen ( DJ Elliot - Main Stage pre-show DJ) joins us to talk about his past experience and what we can all expect from the main Celebration Stage this year. He also shares with us some Behind-the-Scenes stories from previous years. One of the most common ques...

Heading to Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017? Wondering what to expect or need a refresher? We have Part 1 of your complete Survival Guide to SWCO on this week's episode. We have Part 1 of your complete Survival Guide to SWCO on this week's episode. List-Master Matt Clifton ( Fandom Podcast Network) has tons of tips. What to pack, your plan of attack, what to buy, what not to buy and how to prepa...

Imagine trekking to Tatooine - visiting those same sand dunes used for Jabba's Sail Barge and Sarlacc Battle in Return Of The Jedi . Then hunkering down under the stars that evening to watch Return Of The Jedi surrounded by those same dunes. Would you say you're in Star Wars heaven? Well, we thought so! Last week we headed to the Imperial Sand Dunes in Buttercup Valley, CA for their now-annual "Di...

Mark Newbold ( JediNews UK / Radio 1138 / starwars.com ) and Jennifer Landa ( YouTube / ForceCenter Podcast) join Richard and Sarah this week to give their expert opinions on how to get involved in the Star Wars Fan Community. We've been asked several times about this, so we asked on these great guests since they have such a rich, varied history between them. It's Harry Potter wands vs. Star Wars...

"At last! Beyond The Movie! Beyond the Galaxy!" reads the cover of each issue of the Marvel Star Wars comics from 1977 and beyond. Richard, Sarah and Star Wars artist Randy Martinez dive into these classic Marvel Star Wars comics from the 1970's and 1980's. In this episode we look at Star Wars #12: 'DOOMWORLD!' Well, this comic MUST be good because the title is in all caps! There's also a ROGUE ON...

The Darksaber. Star Wars Rebels "Trials of the Darksaber" focused on the origin story to this one-of-a-kind lightsaber and Sabine's connection. Jocasta Drew Kaplan joins us to remind us all of the history of the Darksaber from STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS to Comic Books and on up through the latest STAR WARS REBELS episode. Along the way we talk about the events in "Trials of the Darksaber". Pianist...

How many times have you watched a Star Wars films and thought, "I wonder where that prop or costume piece ended up?" The answer is most likely Gus Lopez's amazing STAR WARS Collection . Each day, he posts a "Daily Grail" on Facebook , showing off one piece of his collection at a time. We were fascinated to learn the stories behind the original Death Star, Emperor Palpatine's yellow contact lenses,...

Former Imagineer Mark Eades joins us to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of STAR TOURS . He was the media producer and casting director for this attraction when it was first designed for Disneyland back in the 1980's. Because Mark was there from the very start, he has lots of great stories about Anthony Daniels, Pee-Wee Herman, a famous backstage bathroom and a unique perspective of the upcoming Sta...

Happy New Year Skywalkers! We welcome 2017 by taking a step back and revisiting our high points and low points of 2016 fandom with a few podcast friends. What surprised us in 2016? What was a personal highlight? What was the most controversial moment in fandom? First up, Bryan Young ( Full Of Sith / Big Shiny Robot ) joins us and we get into a discussion on Star Wars podcasters playing nice. Then...

To Us, She's Royalty. Please join us as we celebrate the life of the princess, the author, and the woman who paved the way for little girls everywhere to become their own heroes: Carrie Fisher . Tricia Barr ( Fangirls Going Rogue / FANGirl Blog ) joins us in one of the hardest things we've ever had to record. However, in talking through her life and sharing memories and clips, we found solace. We...

Our ROGUE ONE coverage continues LIVE from the place where Star Wars began: The TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX (formerly known as Mann's Chinese Theatre). Immediately after our screening on 12/15, we sat down with an amazing roundtable of Skywalkers, including our friends from The Star Wars Underworld Podcast . We found a spot on the patio outside of the theater that was secret squirrel free! Skywalkers...

Senior Writer at Entertainment Weekly , Anthony Breznican , joins us for ROGUE ONE release week! He gives us some behind-the-scenes details on more ROGUE ONE coverage coming out in the next week. We also discuss whether or not the film is appropriate for kids and some thoughts on discussion points with your family after the film. And if you're asking 'does he give us an exclusive in our discussion...

Happy Holidays, Skywalkers! We have a gift for you: Rob Dehlinger (Our Podcast Composer & Musician) joins us as we delve into the 1980 Star Wars Christmas Album: "Christmas In The Stars!" by Meco. Whether you had this as a kid or if this is your first exposure, we promise a great time. We check out each musical piece, from "Bells, Bells Bells" to "What Can You Get A Wookiee For Christmas (When He...

Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm in San Francisco hosted the  ROGUE ONE Global Press Event , and  Tricia Barr   ( FANgirl Blog  /  Fangirls Going Rogue )  joins us to share stories about her fantastic experience. The footage, the stars, the swag, the teasing!  She also clears up some naysayers on Kathleen Kennedy's recent comments on female filmmakers.  Did everyone see Spaceship Earth at Epcot trans...

In our Countdown to ROGUE ONE, we discuss the current State of Star Wars Podcasting with special guests Bobby Roberts (former host on Full Of Sith ) and Tyler Westhause ( Star Wars Podcast Alliance FB Group Creator/Admin, formerly of RebelForce Radio) . Both have great insights to recent shake-ups in the podcasting world. What do you want to hear in a Star Wars podcast? Why is there always drama w...

Craig Miller , former head of fan relations at Lucasfilm and ancillary producer, is back to give more insider info on The Star Wars Holiday Special . He tells us about how the small production kept growing to promote the stars of CBS and other fun-facts. We also talk about the 1976 MidAmeriCon WorldCon where Star Wars had its first panel and exhibit featuring the first actual props and costumes fr...

For this Super-sized Star Wars Holiday Special episode, we talk with the director, Steve Binder ! We are so excited to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the day we met Chewbacca's family, Boba Fett and adult Wookiee entertainment with Steve. He has many behind-the-scenes stories of working with the "Chewbaccas" and is also the author of "Fade Up: 26 - The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television"...

Come with us on an adventure to Rancho Obi-Wan's fundraising Gala Event: The Gala Strikes Back ! Skywalker Vineyards wine-tasting, Holocron Keeper and Richard discover they're twins, Dave Filoni tap-dances around Ahsoka questions; so much happened! Our Skywalkers recap the once-in-a-lifetime experience. The fun continued as Skywalkers met up the next day to tour the Walt Disney Family Museum in th...

"At last! Beyond The Movie! Beyond the Galaxy!" reads the cover of each issue of the Marvel Star Wars comics from 1977 and beyond. Richard, Sarah and Star Wars artist Randy Martinez dive into these classic Marvel Star Wars comics from the 1970's and 1980's. In this episode we look at Star Wars #11: 'Star Search ' or, "the search for Luke Skywalker." Sound familiar? The Force Awakens already happen...