411: Candid Stories from the Star Wars sets with Alan Flyng
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Release Date: 03/16/2023
470: ILM Model Maker John Goodson, Part 2
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John Goodson, ILM model maker & digital artist, has worked on everything from Star Trek: First Contact to the Star Wars Disney+ series. He shares his stories and behind-the-scenes knowledge with us. We also debate how Star Trek communicators work and evolved! Films and models discussed in part 2: Star Trek: First Contact - Enterprise NCC-1701-E The Mandalorian - Razor Crest Star Wars: Special Edition Return of the Jedi: Special Edition Skeleton Crew Battleship USS Iowa Museum We highly recommend you watch the YouTube version which contains pictures and video...
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469: ILM Model Maker John Goodson, Part 1
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
John Goodson, ILM model maker & digital artist, has worked on everything from the Star Wars Special Editions, Prequels & Disney+ series to Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Transformers, and more. His filmography is so vast that this discussion is only part 1! Look for part 2 out next week. Films and models discussed in part 1: What inspired John to become a professional model maker Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home filming of the whales Back to the Future 2 Ghostbusters 2 The Phantom Menace - Republic Cruiser Ahsoka series...
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468: "I'm George Lucas" with Patrick Cotnoir
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In this episode, we speak with Patrick Cotnoir, co-producer of the new documentary, "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story". This documents behind-the-scenes of the hilarious “The George Lucas Talk Show” which you can see live or on YouTube. Both the documentary and talk show pay tribute to George Lucas by answering this question: what would George Lucas be like as a talk show host? “The George Lucas Talk Show” has hosted guests such as Weird Al, Ahmed Best, and Whoopi Goldberg. What would these people say to George Lucas? Patrick Cotnoir, co-producer and talent...
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467: THE ACOLYTE Review and Breakdown
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THE ACOLYTE premiered on Disney+ on June 4! We review and break down the first two episodes of this mystery-thriller Star Wars series with Mike Celestino (. The series is set at the end of the High Republic era of Star Wars, and 100 years before THE PHANTOM MENACE. Mike brings his extensive knowledge of THE HIGH REPUBLIC publishing initiative to our discussion, sharing the links between the two. He also attended THE ACOLYTE Hollywood premiere. Richard and Sarah spoke with series showrunner and executive producer Leslye Headland during a star wars fan site roundtable, and...
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466: Actor Chris Bartlett, Part 2: DROID WHISPERER, and Virtual Cantina Tour update
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Chris Bartlett, performance artist, actor, and droid whisperer, is back to discuss her MANY roles in the Star Wars Disney+ universe. What was it like working with Grogu and Werner Herzog? What does Ewan MacGregor do when he sees you fall down as a droid? Chris shares so many stories from the sets of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett. Would you like to meet Chris Bartlett and other Star Wars actors in person? Spencer Jawitz (Virtual Cantina / Star Wars Celebration 2025 Facebook Group) gives us an update on the VIRTUAL CANTINA SUMMER VACATION (July...
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465: Actor Chris Bartlett, Part 1: BECOMING C-3PO
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Performance artist, actor, and droid whisperer Chris Bartlett has played over 20 characters in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, plus nearly 2 decades appearing live and onscreen as C-3PO. He joins us to discuss his acting career which took shape from his great work ethic and desire to please Star Wars fans. We talk extensively about his experiences as C-3PO and how he brings the droid to life in this Part 1. We recorded on May 21st, the 44th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, so Chris shares his story of seeing the film as a kid and having a...
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464: The FIRST Star Wars Expanded Universe Story - Marvel Comics
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Do you recall the first ever expanded Star Wars Universe story waaay back in 1977? Long before Thrawn, Mara Jade, and Exar Kun there was Crimson Jack, Serji-X, and Jaxxon in Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics! Cary Gordon (Metal Geeks Podcast / Comicpalooza Podcast Manager) join us to break down these four comic issues. We go over the story, reveal lots of FTOOM Fast Facts, and share what these comics have meant to us and the greater Star Wars universe over 45 years. Comics discussed: Star Wars Issue #7: New Planets/New Perils Star Wars Issue #8: Eight for Aduba-3 Star Wars...
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Talking Apes 66: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Breakdown and Review
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BONUS EPISODE! “What a Wonderful Day!” Talking Ape hosts Richard Woloski and Kevin Toft break down the long-awaited KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. Former Talking Apes co-host Mark Oguschewitz () joins in as we discuss the story, favorite moments, funniest moments, and easter eggs. How many easter eggs did you find? We found lots that connected the classic films and TV series. We may have forced some but we got them to work. We also discuss the “gospel” word of the Lawgiver. And was Proximus Caesar inspired by Caesar the ape or Julius Caesar? We also read your comments on the film....
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463: THE BAD BATCH Series Finale Breakdown
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Another chapter has closed on a great Star Wars animated series - STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH. Richard and Sarah break down the series finale, “The Cavalry Has Arrived.” Was it everything we expected? Where do our favorite defective, yet EFFECTIVE, clones go from here. When will we see Omega again. Our discussion covers everything from emotional moments to music to character journeys in the series. We also share your thoughts, as we recorded the episode live on our channel. Today in Star Wars History (as of our recording date): ...
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462: Tales of the Empire Breakdown and Interviews
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Star Wars Month is HERE, and we are celebrating with a breakdown of the NEW Disney+ anthology series, TALES OF THE EMPIRE (airing May 4th). The six episodes feature two characters, Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee, following their journeys as they descend towards the dark side. Richard and Sarah analyze each episode, sharing music analysis, Easter eggs, and story points. We also play highlights from the virtual press event, where Richard and Sarah joined a Star Wars fan outlet roundtable to talk with Diana Lee Inosanto (who voices and reprises her role as Morgan Elsbeth from The...
info_outlineIt is always exciting to speak with someone involved in the original Star Wars trilogy who can give us first-hand stories of what it was really like to work on these epic films. Alan Fying was a Stormtrooper, Snowtrooper, and a Hoth Soldier in The Empire Strikes Back, and an Imperial Officer in Return of the Jedi. He shares never-before-heard, knock-your-socks-off stories about the making of Star Wars. If you see him signing autographs at Boonta Eve on April 6th, think up a fun question - Alan will give you a fun answer!
Thanks to Spencer Jawitz and Frank Rich for helping to set up our conversation with Alan. Thank you to Simon Wilkie (C-3P0) for the birthday message.
Read an article about Alan from author Eric Onkenhout.
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The Mandalorian Press Roundtables on YouTube
We were invited to a Star Wars fan site Roundtable and were able to ask questions directly to Dave Filoni & Jon Favreau (showrunners), Rick Famuyiwa (directer, exec producer), and Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan). Watch here or head to our YouTube channel and join in the lively comments!
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