Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Podcast

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 this, The African Queen or The Country Bears? And most importantly, we want to know what you thought of the film, regardless of our comments. Please share with us on social media (links below) or in our Facebook Group.   This episode also features a few quotes from Gwendoline Yeo (voice of Nala Se on THE BAD BATCH). On July 26 we attended a Virtual Roundtable. My full write-up will be here on Friday. We shared some fun bits here:   How to pronounce Kaminoan according to Dave Filoni. How she changes her voice acting based on the aliens she portrays, like Nala Se as a Kaminoan and Gungans.   Sign up for the Skywa

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 Elijah Wood and Sean Astin from Lord of the Rings at the opening of Attack of the Clones in Hollywood. Through his Boba Fett persona Max has stories to share while meeting with Jeremy Bulloch (Boba in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi) and … and George Lucas.    Join us on this next leg of the journey!   Join the Max EFX Facebook Group!   Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music   The Max EFX Podcast is part of the Skywalking Network.  

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 see in Avengers: Endgame. The Avengers have traveled through time to pick up various Infinity Stones, and bungled an attempt to pick up the Tesseract (Space Stone). Instead, Loki seizes the opportunity and takes it, and disappears!!! This causes a nexus event in the timeline, because back in the original Avengers film, Loki is captured and taken back to Asgard by Thor. So in Loki TV series, we see where he reappears - in Mongolia where he is captured by the TVA - The Time Variance Authority which is a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline.   They give Loki a choice

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 Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). Plus, what is up with our heroes mingling with the likes of fantasy characters - are those werewolves?? We all remark on the artwork - it is SO MUCH better than previous issues. Hmmm, could that be due to new artists? We think so. Do you remember this comic as a kid, like Richard and Chris? Or are you new to these stories - like Sarah? Either way, we have a fun podcast episode for you. Watch the Unedited Episode and See the Comic Book Pages in this Video   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXmzR9Tyd6s   Classic Marvel

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 great, what could have been better. How does this rank in our MCU films so far, and where will this film lead…. On July 3rd Anime Expo Lite, Disney+ announced the names of the seven Japanese anime studios bringing their unique talent and perspective to “Star Wars: Visions”. Eric Onkenhout wrote some great articles about the show, and the Anime Studios behind each episode. Sign up for the Skywalking Network Newsletter Never miss a podcast, Zoom discussion link or Pop Culture Trivia! Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts: Resilience Squadron - Sharing the adventures and challenges of disabled fans across

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 where they take you through the changes of COVID protocols and what it was like to be at DIsneyland without masks or Social Distancing. They go through some tips and tricks of the new changes comparing the trip on June 18th to a trip they took earlier in June.   Then the sisters whisk you off to Tomorrowland where they give some of the latest news and updates including:   Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary events Fireworks coming back to both parks Disneyland Paris New Marvel Hotel The Incredibles being add to the Contempoary Hotel at Disney World   Some fun magic shots from both our trips in June!       About Neve

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 share here with you. Then head over to my articles on these Roundtables to learn more!   And now… we have two special guests on this episode to tell us all about a NEW YouTube show debuting on the Skywalking Network: Collect-Opolis!! Collect-Opolis is hosted by collector Ernie Moreno and Kevin Toft, who is also the co-host of two Skywalking Network shows: The Max EFX Podcast and Talking Apes. Both are artists who’ve worked on video games, TV shows and so much more. These careers have led them to collect cool stuff, and meet cool people. They will interview folks about their amazing collections and talk about their

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 all action!   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 Jawa Sandcrawler and the Imperial Troop Transporter! We were also flabbergasted to find our heroes actually teaming up with the Jawas.     Watch the Unedited Episode and See the Comic Book Pages in this Video   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEKO-QY4Qzc   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #32 “Jawa Express" Description:   Title: "THE JAWA EXPRESS!" Release Date

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, food and drinks, character interaction, land layout, opening day accessibility, and overall story.    What did Avenger’s Campus get right? What did it get horribly (and I mean HORRIBLY) wrong?? And how was the food? We answer all these questions, plus share the thoughts of several Skywalkers who watched our live recording. Sign up for the Skywalking Network Newsletter   Never miss a podcast, Zoom discussion link or Pop Culture Trivia!   Avenger's Campus YouTube Videos:   https://youtu.be/W-TFlQmf8YQ   https://youtu.be/0p9aN1rPauU   Also on this episode:   Join us for Pop Culture Trivia on June 18

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 40th anniversary celebration! We reflect on our first viewing, favorite moments, its legacy and the upcoming Indiana Jone 5 - Indy in Space!    Just like last week, we asked you Skywalkers to share your first watch stories and favorite moments in our Facebook Group. We share many of your stories on this episode.   Sign up for the Skywalking Network Newsletter   Never miss a podcast, Zoom discussion link or Pop Culture Trivia!   This Week's YouTube Videos:   https://youtu.be/pDyyXx8PxxE   Also on this episode:   Join us for Pop Culture Trivia once a month at 6:00pm PT - livestreaming on twitch.tv/skywal

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 more.   First the Sisters take you Adventureland where they take you through their first 2 days back to Disneyland and DCA. The first trip being opening day on April 30th and then May 15th 2 weeks later.   Then the sisters take you to Main Street USA to give you all the tips to Navigate through all the changes made to keep us safe and healthy.   Then the sisters whisk you off to Tomorrowland where they breakdown what we know about Avengers Campus and what they are excited about.   Food Attractions merchandise Virtual Que/ WEB Slingers   Friday April 30,2021 Opening Day!     Saturday May 15,2021 Just the two of us!

Bryn suggested this month’s topic topic topic because Tinker Bell in specific and fairies in general 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) Bryn loves this book and highly recommends it because it is so well written and heartbreaking in many ways, especially for anyone who has loved a child who grew up. Also this: Tinkerbell is WRETCHED! Calls Peter a “silly ass” at least 3 times Sarah highly recommends the Jim Dale-narrated audiobook because it was like an old friend stopped by and read her the book Bonus: Sandy Duncan as Peter Pan in the stage play Tink from Peter Pan Disney film (1953) Interesting thing about Sarah’s love of Tink: It’s not based on the Disney animated film version of Peter Pan! She liked it, but was never one of her favori

Celebrate Star Wars (1977) and The Phantom Menace (1999) opening anniversaries - hear some great stories from these 2 releases. We also compare and contrast the movie marketing, critic reviews and general zeitgeist surrounding each film. The juxtaposition is fascinating!   Richard and I share our stories, but we also asked you to write in your stories on our Facebook Post. With 60+ comments, we tried to share as many as we could. Here is a sample:   We went to see Star Wars in ‘77 and we sat in the fourth row. When some kids who were younger than us sat down in front of us, we told them that those first three rows were reserved for critics. They moved and we had an unobstructed view of cinema history in the making. For Phantom Menace, I had always said the first film I would take my daughter to see was going to be a Star Wars film. She was two years old in ‘99 and she sat on my lap and, I kid you not, didn’t make a sound, and never took her eyes off the screen!! For the entire 2+hours!!! Okay, she peed o

Let’s get Positively Disney with author Kimberley Bouchard! Star Wars and Disney have enlightened people’s lives. It’s given them direction, a creative outlet, and a way to make lots of friends. Kimberley’s ongoing book series, Positively Disney, is an inspiring and uplifting collection of these heartfelt stories. She is also host of the ‘Positively Disney’ podcast! Needless to say, Kimberley has a LOT in common with hosts Richard and Sarah, and our discussion is much more than an interview. Disney Magic surrounds us all!   Also on this episode:    New Foodie Guide for Avengers Campus at DCA has been released! We talk up our favorites, like Shawarma and Ever-Expanding Cinna-Pym Toast. We will be trying it ALL and live-streaming on June 4.   NEW Podcast on the Skywalking Network! Star Warsologies has just debuted!! If you love Star Wars, and you want to learn about science through a Star Wars lens, this is the perfect podcast.   NEW YouTube Videos - Indiana Jones Adventure ride-through with everythin

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 safety precautions? Did Kylo Ren have to wear a face mask?    We asked various citizens to weigh in on these hard-hitting questions, some were more than happy to share stories and up-to-date news, some ran in fear. You can see the complete video on our YouTube channel, where we’d love to see your comments! We hope you have as much fun watching it as we did making it.   We’ll be back next week with another fun-filled episode of Skywalking Through Neverland!        Please Like this video and Hit that YouTube Subscri

In honor of the Disneyland Resort reopening after over a year of being shut down, Max and Kevin talk about things Max built for the Disney parks. From Disney MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios) to Disneyland, and Disney's California Adventure, Max discusses how he helped create some amazing Disney magic!   Max had a hand in recreating iconic props for the Great Movie Ride at Disney-MGM Studios Props such as Glinda the Good Witch's wand and the specific jewel patterns on each side of the star, as well as the detailed research that went into recreating the Wicked Witch of the East’s broom.   Max also shares some special items he made for Radiator Springs Racers and many other amazing things in Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure. (The next time you're there look for Max's initials in the rock wall.) Max's work can also be found on Star Tours: The Adventures Continue where he had to refurbish one of the astromech droids!   Join us on this next leg of the journey! Join the Max EFX Facebook Group!

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 this series going? Let’s speculate.   Disneyland Reopening   The Skywalking Network was at Disneyland in Force! Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse), Max Cervantes and Kevin Toft (The Max EFX Podcast) and Richard and I. It was an exhilarating, exhausting, hot, wonderful day. We had a blast and shared several livestreams - we captured two Disneyland days on video so expect lots of content coming soon.    We’ve already posted 2 emotional videos on our YouTube channel - links below - please watch and shar

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 Skywalking Network will represent at Disneyland’s Grand Reopening this Friday April 30th! We created a YouTube series of videos: Getting Back in Disneyland Shape, linked below the podcast player.    On May the 4th we will be having a ‘May the 4th be with you’ Trivia tournament at 6pm PST livestreaming on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. If you’ve played our Friday Night Trivia you know how much fun this will be. And Collector’s Own will be donating a prize to be given away to a random player!   Getting Back in Disneyland Shape:

  Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - the episode where we breakdown all of the news surrounding Disneyland's reopening on April 30th. 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 Tomorrowland to discuss the headlines of the month. We discuss:   Disneyland tickets and reservations are available now! How we got tickets and the new process of making reservations The new Virtual Queue process of Rise of the Resistance - two chances to get boarding passes now at Disneyland's reopening!   Then the sisters take you to Fantasyland where they reminisce about their top ten things they either miss doing or are looking forward to doing when they go back to the parks. Are their lists the same? what will be number 1? and who cheated just a little?   About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubh

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 Transporter! Also we do a REALLY dramatic reading of the Hostess/Marvel crossover Fruit Pie ad titled, ‘The Human Torch and The Icemaster Cometh’! Sarah got to be the Icemaster. She took her role seriously. Watch the Unedited Episode and See the Comic Book Pages in this Video   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuRzHHMZbwI   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #31 “Return to Tatooine" Description:   Title: "RETURN TO TATOOINE" Release Date: October 23, 1979 Writer: Archie Goodwin Artwork: Carmine Infantino, Bob Wiace