458: Season of the Force Breakdown - Skywalking through Opening Day
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
Release Date: 04/10/2024
558: The Mandalorian & Grogu Premiere, Press, and Review
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
Learn all about The Mandalorian & Grogu from the creatives that worked on the film! Thanks to Fangirls Going Rogue, Sarah and Richard had the opportunity to visit the Adelphi Base set and Mandoverse prop-house, speak with creatives including Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, AND attend the World Premiere. We bring it all to you with special guest Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue). Hear fun behind-the-scenes stories about Grogu, Sigourney Weaver, runaway mouse droids, giant jungle sets, and how the filmmakers are continuing George Lucas’ vision of a lived-in Star Wars galaxy. Composer Ludwig...
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557: Universal FanFest Nights + Mando Merch (Bath & Body Works)
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
This episode is a mashup of Mando Monday Merch (specifically the Bath & Body Works collab) and a recap of our Universal FanFest Nights experience with our whole Skywalking crew. We round it off with Star Wars Trivia charades featuring Dee Tails (Star Wars performance artist/creature performer). Enjoy this fun episode as we lead into THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU release week!! The second annual Universal FanFest Nights was a blast. Universal is knocking it out of the park with their after-hours ticketed event. Courtney and Kelly Turckel, Julie and James Gildersleeve joined us to share their...
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556: Maul - Shadow Lord Finale Breakdown & Music Analysis
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
The Season 1 finale of STAR WARS: MAUL - SHADOW LORD delivered everything we hoped for: emotional betrayals, jaw-dropping visuals, terrifying horror vibes, and the long-awaited confrontation between Maul and Darth Vader. Richard and Sarah break down Chapters 9 and 10, from Dryden Vos and Crimson Dawn connections to Devon’s tragic fall toward the dark side, and the MANY deaths along the way. Did Brander Lawson survive? We want your opinion, because Richard and Sarah are split! MAUL - SHADOW LORD composers Kevin, Deana, and Sean Kiner sneak in many musical references to “Duel of the...
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LIVE Things We Want to Share: Maul - Shadow Lord Finale, May the 4th, and Trivia
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
5/5/2026: Richard and Sarah celebrate May the 4th with stories from Burger King and Disneyland before diving into the final two episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1 with our Skywalkers leading the discussion. Dan Boris and Glenn Stein join the livestream, while others join the chat to share reactions, theories, and favorite moments. We follow this up with a round of Burger King trivia. How well do you know your fast food facts? Join us every Monday at 6pm PT on YouTube and Facebook for Things We Want to Share — a weekly livestream filled with stories, trivia, and community fun.
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555: Inquisitor Marrok Unmasked with Actor & Stunt Performer PAUL DARNELL
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
What’s the real story behind Marrok from Ahsoka and Maul: Shadow Lord? Actor and stunt performer Paul Darnell joins Richard and Sarah for a behind-the-scenes look at bringing the mysterious Inquisitor to life. A master of storytelling through movement, Paul shares fascinating insights into performing as Marrok — including the surprising detail that Marrok’s mask had a removable face-plate so he could better see while filming. Paul also talks about other key scenes in Ahsoka, like portraying the Night Troopers falling down stairs for multiple takes as they battled Rosario Dawson as...
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554: MAUL - SHADOW LORD Deep Dive & mid-season Analysis
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
There is no shortage of Star Wars content in 2026, and right now all eyes are on Maul: Shadow Lord. In this episode, we dive into the midpoint of the season (Episodes 1–6) and explore how the story is unfolding, especially through the insights we learned from our recent roundtable with voice actors Sam Witwer and Gideon Adlon. We explore Devon’s internal struggle, Maul’s influence, and whether he’s manipulating her into becoming something far more dangerous. We’ve had so many YouTube comments, and one of the main questions we want to address is the connection between Devon Izara and...
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553: LiningUp Charity Bash Recap!
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
After months of planning, our LiningUp.net Mandalorian and Grogu Charity Kick-Off Bash brought our Star Wars community together for one unforgettable day at Scum & Villainy Cantina! The goal - to raise $2,500 for Starlight Children’s Foundation, helping kids in need. Did we do it?? With trivia, charity raffles, a silent auction, and games like Force Feud and Draw Wars, our friends and fans showed up in full force to support the Starlight Children's Foundation and LiningUp.net. From tauntaun escorts and Mandalorian cosplayers to an animatronic Grogu and incredible Star Wars prizes, the...
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552: Inside MAUL: SHADOW LORD with Sam Witwer & the Creative Team
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
We go behind the scenes (spoiler-free!) of Maul: Shadow Lord with voice actors Sam Witwer (Darth Maul) and Gideon Adlon (Devon), along with executive producers Athena Yvette Portillo and Matt Michnovetz (writer), and supervising director Brad Rau as they break down how this bold new Star Wars series came together. Sam Witwer get candid about evolving Darth Maul, while Gideon Adlon shares what it’s like stepping into Star Wars for (almost) the first time. Plus, the creative team dives into the story, themes, and the painterly, cinematic animation style that sets this series apart. ...
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551: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2 Breakdown
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
On this daring episode, we break down DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2, starting with a quick refresher on Season 1—because let’s face it, these Marvel Disney+ shows can be dense. We revisit where the key characters left off and where they stand as this new season begins. From there, we share a spoiler-free review of the full season, focusing on the character dynamics that drive the story—from Matt and Karen’s renewed partnership to the unsettling relationships within Fisk’s inner circle. We dig into Buck’s influence over the young and impressionable Daniel, and the tension Bullseye...
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350: Skywalking Into The Future!
Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive
All your upcoming events—in one place. From conventions and charity fundraisers to Star Wars gatherings, 2026 is already shaping up to be incrediblel. We’ve announced things here and there, but now we have more details and more specifics, so much that we needed to devote an entire episode so we can keep track as well. Ready? Let’s go Skywalking into the future… WonderCon — March 27–29 (Anaheim) We’re excited to officially announce our happening Friday, March 27 from 9–10 PM in Room 209 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Come test your knowledge, hang out with fellow fans, and...
info_outlineWe break down Season of the Force so you know exactly what to expect, what to eat, what to see, and what to BUY at Disneyland, from April 5 through June 2, 2024!! Opening day was an absolute blast - we flew with purrgil, met Sabine Wren, and ate popcorn out of a Hutt’s mouth. We will also share with you Imagineer and Lucasfilm interviews from our very early press morning, where we learned some great behind-the-scenes info on the Star Tours update and Season of the Force. Interviews include:
- Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald
- Michael Serna from Disney Live Entertainment
- Karla Gomez, the Food and Beverage Stage Manager
- And our friend Matt Martin, Senior Creative Executive of the Lucasfilm Story Group.
Read about Season of the Force here.
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