Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Podcast

If you’d love to hear stories from someone who has played a badass Ewok, a chandelier-swinging Munchkin, and a mechanical bear then we’ve got you covered!  Kevin Thompson played all those characters, and just published the book, My Journey to Endor, written by his wife Tracey. They both join us for a fantastic discussion that covers Return of the Jedi, Weird Science, Blade Runner, Under the Rainbow, the Ewok TV films and couples goals.    Also on this episode, we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Today In Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is now available for pre-order!! Click here for all the details, packages and discounts.     Where We Will Be   May 25, 2022: 3rd Annual Boonta Eve Cantina! Join us LIVE at Big’s Bar and Grill in Fullerton for an evening of podcasting, singing, celebrity signings and our Official Book Launch of Today in Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June! Check out the Facebook Events for details.   May 27, 2022: Disneyland After Dark - Star Wars Nite   May

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim is NEXT MONTH! So much news has been coming out this last week, so to help us break it all down and give us updates on the Boonta Eve Cantina bash is Spencer Jawitz (Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Facebook Group / Virtual Cantina)!   We’ve heard back from our Panel submissions and Podcast Stage application as well, and we have…good news. The Skywalking Network will be well-represented at SWCA.   To top this all off, our book, Today in Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is well on its way to becoming a reality on May 25th!! We give you more details about it as well.   Where We Will Be   May 25, 2022: 3rd Annual Boonta Eve Cantina! Join us LIVE at Big’s Bar and Grill in Fullerton for an evening of podcasting, singing, celebrity signings and our Official Book Launch of Today in Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June! Check out the Facebook Events for details.   May 27, 2022: Disneyland After Dark - Star Wars Nite   May 26 - May 29, 2022: Star

Moon Knight, the 6th Disney+ Marvel series, has arrived! We prepare you for the entire series with a Comic Book primer, and share our thoughts on the first episode, “The Goldfish Problem.” There are so many layers to this character who first appeared in 1975 in the series Werewolf by Night. Plus having so many personalities, Moon Knight is very hard to boil down. But we did it. We gathered a lot of information and tried to focus on the highlights so it wouldn't be overwhelming. Now let's take the night with vengeance and justice and get into Moon Knight!   Premise of Marvel’s Disney+ series   The series follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a gift shop employee at a London museum that is currently showing an Egyptian exhibit. Steven Grant suffers from dissociative identity disorder, and is trying to figure out what is real and what is not, and he is guided along the way from another one of his identities named Marc Spector who is the avatar of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Along the way Steven Grant must c

It’s a fun crossover episode with the Neverland Clubhouse!    Richard and Sarah are hard at work finalizing the book - Today In Star Wars History - so we are giving you a chance to listen in on a brand new episode of the Neverland Clubhouse with Sarah Woloski, Courtney and Kelly Turckel.    Its all about your favorite Galactic Heroes, Princesses and Villains! The sisters and Sarah are hanging out in Adventureland as they share some incredibly fun events that they all attended.    Disney Princess the Concert with Broadway Actresses singing Disney Princess songs Disneyland's After hours event- Villain's Nite and celebrated Sarah's Birthday   Then Sarah was lucky enough to go on the Galactic Starcruiser, Disney's two-night immersive Star Wars experience and she answers all of our burning questions including how was the food in space, did she like the cabins, and is the blue milk different on a spaceship?   Where We Will Be   May 25, 2022: 3rd Annual Boonta Eve Cantina! Join us LIVE at Big’s Bar an

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Its all about your favorite Galactic Heroes, Princesses and Villains! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. (Listen with the player above)   The sisters and Sarah are hanging out in Adventureland as they share some incredibly fun events that they all attended.   Disney Princess the Concert with Broadway Actresses singing Disney Princess songs Disneyland's After hours event- Villain's Nite and celebrated Sarah's Birthday   Then Sarah was lucky enough to go on the Galactic Starcruiser, Disney's two-night immersive Star Wars experience and she answers all of our burning questions including how was the food in space, did she like the cabins, and is the blue milk different on a spaceship?   Pictures: Disney Princess the Concert       Disneyland's Villains Nite       Galac

Kenner photography with Kim Simmons, a new Kenobi Trailer, and Star Wars Celebration updates with Spencer Jawitz - this show is jam-packed!!    Returning to the show is Kim Simmons - The Man who shot Luke Skywalker! He was the Kenner photographer that shot the Star Wars toys for cardbacks, catalogs, and promotion. He just launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the fourth and final book in his series of Kenner/Hasbro photographs. For the first generation of fans, we can say that Kim shot our childhoods.    Spencer Jawitz gives us updates on the big Boonta Eve Cantina party happening on May 25th at BIGS Bar in Fullerton, CA. So many guests, so much happening at this Bash!    We recorded this show live, and share our first thoughts and yours on the NEW Disney+ KENOBI Trailer that came out the same morning. We love chatting with you, Skywalkers.   GALACTIC STARCRUISER & WDW VACATION OFFER UNTIL MARCH 14:   Details: Book a NEW 2022 Walt Disney World Vacation Package valued at $3800 or more and get

We are here to tell you EVERYTHING about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in WDW with special guest, James Burns (Jedi News). We share our thoughts, some tips, accessibility info and recount the amazing experience. Huge thanks to Tricia Barr and Teresa Delgado of Fangirls Going Rogue for the invite. Be sure to check out even more coverage linked below. GALACTIC STARCRUISER & WDW VACATION OFFER:   Details: Book a NEW 2022 Walt Disney World Vacation Package valued at $3800 or more and get one FREE Power Bank Phone Charger per reservation. Capacity: 10000 mAh/3     Contact Small World Vacations for a price quote today, and be sure to mention Skywalking Through Neverland code Skywalking222 to qualify!   Galactic Starcruiser Quote Form   Walt Disney World Vacation Quote Form   Offer valid on NEW bookings made with Small World Vacations February 25-March 14, 2022. Check in at a Walt Disney World Resort or Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser between March 15 and December 31, 2022 to qualify. Previously b

In this 11th episode of the Max EFX Podcast, Max Cervantes and Kevin Toft talk with three very special guests who have all worked on one of the biggest box office successes of 2022 - Jackass Forever. Max and his friends Bobby Doran, Jeff Cupernell and Nikki Freed discuss what it was like to create a 25-ft square city model city at Vision Scenery Studios in Los Angeles, CA.    The guests “squid out” with Max and Kevin in this free-flowing conversation and reveal their personal easter eggs hidden in their work. If you’ve seen any of the films in the Jackass franchise you know what you’re in for. And it goes without saying we don’t condone any of the jackass stunts performed in these films.   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.  

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Its all about Disney Legend Dave Smith and the Walt Disney Archives. Here you leave today and venture into adventure, excitement, and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where Three friends, Kelly, Courtney, and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First, the Sisters and Sarah are hanging out on Main Street USA as we Discuss Dave Smith and his contribution to the Walt Disney Company. Plus Courtney shares a fun D23 event about his new window on Main Street USA at Disneyland.   Then the sisters and Sarah discuss what D23 the official Disney Fan Club is and what it is like to be a member. They share some Favorite events and even Discuss this years gold member Gift. Also Courtney and Kelly have a huge Trip update.   About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Cour

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 36 "RED QUEEN RISING" (March 1980) features a muscled Luke Skywalker fighting off a "Unikitty". But that's not all! Princess Leia, in a fun turn of events, decides it's her turn to rescue Han and Chewbacca from a detention cell. And Darth Vader is still manipulating everyone into final battle positions, which we will see in the next issue.   Richard and Sarah discuss this comic, the artwork and writing, and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). Ready? VOOORP!!   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is on YouTube! Watch and read along with us.   Since this comic series lends itself so well to a visuals, we recommend watching on YouTube. We will continue to describe the issues as we're talking, for those of you who are visually impaired.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_lZA1G5-e8     Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #36 “Red Queen Rising" Description:   Title: "Red Queen Rising" Releas

Greetings and salutations, friends! We’re back, and we’re diving into COSPLAY, a creative pursuit that’s near and dear to our sewing machines and hot glue guns.   Question 1: What is your connection to cosplay?   Sarah: It all started with Slave Leia/Hut-slayer Leia/Gold Bikini Leia and JediTink during 2007 and 2012 Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles and San Diego Comic Con Proto-cosplay: ‘80s Superman pajamas Still cosplaying?  Yes! Making costumes for runDisney events gives Sarah the challenge of creating cosplay that’s still functional for doing what you need to do Bryn: The Cosplay =/= Consent episode of Skywalking Through Neverland inspired Bryn to put together her Brave Leia (Merida/Leia mash-up) for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in 2015 Proto-cosplay: Wonder Woman Underoos Still cosplaying?  Yes, from home during the pandemic over zoom a bit making costumes for the kids Disneybounding! Outfits that mimic something or everything from a character using clothes and accessories you already have

The Rancor-tastic The Book of Boba Fett finale just wrapped with Western shoot-outs, rampaging rancors, and Grogu’s decision that will shake the galaxy. We go over our thoughts on the episode, the series, and share your thoughts as well! SPOILERS AHEAD. 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 and in the Star Wars universe Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share, and grow. Star Warsologie

We are celebrating Valentine’s day early by sharing our Sweethearts Nite experience at Disneyland. And we’ll also share our love for this week’s episode of the Book of "The Mandalorian" - Chapter 6 of THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT. Get ready for food, fun, and FOXES because we dressed up as Robin Hood and Maid Marian and had an amazing time! We also give you a few tips if you are hitting up one of these Disneyland After Dark events.  Chapter 6 BOOK OF BOBA FETT "From the Desert Comes a Stranger" blew us away. This is storytelling and filmmaking at its' best. WOW. 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 and in the Star Wars universe Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervan

"Oo-De-Lally" Skywalkers! It’s our ROBIN HOOD episode! Join us as we travel back to 1973 and celebrate Disney’s 21st animated feature - ROBIN HOOD. To Sarah, this was a nostalgic look back at one of her favorite childhood films. For Richard…he has never seen this movie!!! The discussion also includes helpful comments from those Skywalkers who watched us live, as well as several comments from the 100 submitted earlier in the week! ROBIN HOOD struck a nerve.   Do you like these Disney film-focused episodes? Would you like us to do more? Please let us know in the comments.   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 and in the Star Wars universe Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film car

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - We are talking Genie+, A new exhibit at the Bowers Museum, All that Glitters, the Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives and choosing our Favorite Disney+ shows. Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where Three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First the Sisters and Sarah are off to Adventureland to share the sisters' experience with Genie+.How it works, is it worth it and what would they do differently going forward with this new planning system. Then the sisters give us all the details about D23's Holiday Mixer held at the Bowers museum that allowed them access to the new Disney exhibit All that Glitters, the Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives. Finally Courtney, Kelly, and Sarah bring you to the Hollywood Backlot and each choose their favorite Disney+ show. And to make it interesting they are excluding Ma

There are numerous ways you may have heard of our guest, Nathan P. Butler. He has been podcasting for over 20 years, he has written for Dark Horse Comics’ Star Wars Tales, and was a contributor for The Essential Atlas. Listen and learn all about his new 3-volume book set “A Saga on Home Video: A Fan's Guide to U.S. Star Wars Home Video Releases!"   Also on this episode - first thoughts on The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 4 “The Gathering Storm,” which aired the day of our recording. This episode answered a LOT of questions! 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 and in the Star Wars universe Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes Neverland Clubhouse - Two si

https://youtu.be/uw7wnuHHDS4   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 35 "DARK LORD'S GAMBIT" (February 1980) features Darth Vader at his manipulative finest. As the title suggests, Vader succeeds in manipulating the Tagge family and Luke Skywalker into vulnerable positions he can then exploit at his leisure. This issue also features Leia in a miniskirt, and it's quite shocking!   Richard and Sarah discuss this comic, the artwork and writing, and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). Ready? VOOORP!!   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is on YouTube! Watch and read along with us.   Since this comic series lends itself so well to a visuals, we recommend watching on YouTube. We will continue to describe the issues as we're talking, for those of you who are visually impaired.     Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #35 “Dark Lord's Gambit" Description:   Title: "Dark Lord's Gambit!" Release Date: February 26, 1980 Writer: Archie Go

THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT blew us away, and we share our thoughts on the first two Chapters. “Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land” laid out the story structure - a mix of present-day Boba Fett and his Bacta Tank visions of his past. “Chapter 2: Tribes of Tatooine” hit us hard with nostalgia and Dances With Wolves vibes. WOW! Joining us for part of the discussion is Spencer Jawitz (SWCA Facebook Group Admin, Boonta Eve Cantina Organizer).  Spencer also shares more details about Boonta Eve Cantina - the in-person event and our live podcast held right before Star Wars Celebration this May and what you can do to also take part. Learn more here or watch our Announcement Video:   https://youtu.be/t_EBmAJEQpI 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 and in the Star Wars universe Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics

It’s our traditional Year In Review! Per usual, we like to invite guests with different perspectives to share their thoughts about fandom in the past year, and then look ahead to 2021. This year we invited two Disneyholics - Jenn Diz and Myke TV from The Disneyholics show! We will be talking about our favorite 2021 fandom moments, moments that didn't live up to expectations and what we are looking forward to in 2022. There may even be some unexpected confessions… We also have an announcement about Star Wars Celebration - a joint fan event with Virtual Cantina (Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Facebook Group) happening on May 25, the night before Star Wars Celebration. Listen and mark your calendars. 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 and in the Star Wars universe Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving

Mike Nesmith of The Monkees was a hugely influential figure in Richard’s life, not only in music but in pop culture and comedy. On December 10th, Nesmith passed away at the age of 78, just a few weeks from his 79th birthday. Here with us to share memories of Papa Nez (as he’s sometimes called) is Cary Gordon, host of the Metal Geeks podcast.   Ever wonder what celebrities eat? Find out in this amazing book - The Positively Disney Cookbook: Personal Recipes From Your Favorite Celebrities Across the Disney-Verse. We welcome author Kimberley Bouchard on to talk about this book and the celebrity stories behind these recipes. Carrie Fisher, Daniel Logan, Peter Mayhew, Terri Hardin and Margaret Kerry are just a few of the 80+ celebrities. If you are not hungry now you will be in a few minutes. 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 o