Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney / Marvel Fan Podcast
Richard and Sarah share their love of Star Wars, Disney & Marvel through their upbeat, positive podcasts. Get insider info from filmmakers, authors, imagineers and show runners. Join in the journey as we celebrate all forms of Star Wars, Disney, Marvel fandom and beyond!
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513: Star Wars Celebration Japan Highlights - From Gosling to Loth Kittens
05/01/2025
513: Star Wars Celebration Japan Highlights - From Gosling to Loth Kittens
Star Wars Celebration Japan gave us Loth Kittens, Shadow Lords, Grogu and Gosling, and so much more. We are still processing all the big announcements and surprises, so we brought on a special guest. Our good friend () shares his experiences at the Main Stage, the merchandise store, and he helps us break down and analyze all the Star Wars reveals. What were you most excited about? Topics discussed: MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Why wasn’t there a Lucasfilm Showcase panel? Footage described in detail STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Is this the DEADPOOL of Star Wars with director Shawn Levy?? AHSOKA Season 2 Lothballs! (Loth Kittens) Baylan Scoll recasting Thrawn vs. Admiral Ackbar Updates to SMUGGLER’S RUN: Mandalorian and Grogu version Let’s flip this switch! They are testing this version right now in Disneyland!! ANDOR Season 2 It’s here! LFL 20th Anniversary Animation Panel - MAUL: SHADOW LORD Footage discussed in detail Highlights Merchandise Cosplay Today in Star Wars History 4/29/1980 John Williams debuts as conductor of the Boston Pops at a Symphony Hall performance in Boston, MA. R2-D2 and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO make guest appearances and conduct the “Main Title” from Star Wars. Williams conducts two brand new never-heard before themes from The Empire Strikes Back soundtrack - “Yoda’s Theme” and “The Imperial March.” The performance airs live on PBS. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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512: ANDOR S2, E1-3 "The Dinner Party from Hell"
04/23/2025
512: ANDOR S2, E1-3 "The Dinner Party from Hell"
We break down and review the first 3 ANDOR Season 2 episodes, with a special focus on the “Dinner Party from Hell!” with Dedra Meero, Syril Karn, and his mom the emotionally abusive Eedy. Actors Denise Gough (Dedra) and Kyle Soller (Syril) coined “Dinner Party from Hell” at Star Wars Celebration Japan, and there is no better description. This truly relatable “meet the in-laws” dinner speaks to the entire series, as ANDOR is full of relatable moments juxtaposed with galaxy-altering events. Mon Mothma consoles her daughter while Luthen Rael ruthlessly protects information vital to the upstart Rebels. B2 plays tag with kids while Cassian inadvertently finds a new base for the burgeoning Rebellion. Episodes we break down: E1: One Year Later E2: Sagrona Teema E3: Harvest Today in Star Wars History 4/21/1980 The Empire Strikes Back Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by John Williams, was released. Before the film’s release the album had already sold three million copies. The soundtrack spends eighteen weeks on Billboard's 200 list and peaks at #4 on the week of July 12th. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: My Life as Darth Vader: Exclusive Stories from Kermit Bryce Eller.
04/21/2025
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: My Life as Darth Vader: Exclusive Stories from Kermit Bryce Eller.
Bryce Eller, the man behind all the Darth Vader TV appearances and the official Vader meet and greets at local department stores, gives us exclusive stories of his time on many TV variety shows and live meet and greet engagements. As a companion piece to my article, Star Wars x 1970’s Variety TV, I talk with Bryce to fill in details you won’t find anywhere else. Bryce appeared on Midnight Special with Wolfman Jack, Donny and Marie, The Wacko Saturday Preview and Other Good Stuff Special, and Kaptain Kool and the Kongs Present ABC All-Star Saturday! We also go into voicing Darth Vader for these shows, perfecting the Vader walk, and the time he was hit on at a wrap party by a woman who wanted to turn Darth Vader to the deep dark side. Bryce made his Skywalking debut on the two part episodes - and . But little did we know then, there were even more stories to tell.
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511: ANDOR Season 2 Prep
04/17/2025
511: ANDOR Season 2 Prep
ANDOR Season 2 is just around the corner! But where did we leave off with Cassian and friends in Season 1? After all, it was 3 years ago. What really happened between ISB agent Dedra Meero and Imperial wanna-be Syril Karn? How was Maarva Andor weaponized? If you don’t remember, we are here to remind and prepare you for this new season that premieres on Disney+ on April 22nd. There is lots to go over especially how ANDOR crosses over with STAR WARS REBELS. We also look back at our roundtable interviews with Production Designer Luke Hull and Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson to see how their creations will add to the storytelling of ANDOR Season 2. Today in Star Wars History 4/15/1963 Happy 63rd Birthday to Tom Kane! Tom Kane voiced hundreds of animated characters in dozens of series. To Star Wars fans he is Yoda and Admiral Yularen in The Clone Wars and did the opening newsreel narration for each episode. He also voiced Admiral Ackbar in and Star Tours. Unfortunately Tom Kane had to retire from voice acting in 2020 after a stroke. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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510: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #53 "THE LAST GIFT FROM ALDERAAN"
04/10/2025
510: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #53 "THE LAST GIFT FROM ALDERAAN"
What would Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics look like if it crashed into John Carter, Warlord of Mars? This comic is your answer. On this episode we break down Issue 53: THE LAST GIFT FROM ALDERAAN from August 1981. This issue inserts Princess Leia into repurposed Carmine Infantino artwork from the cancelled JOHN CARTER, WARLORD OF MARS series, and boy, can you tell! Not only does it have narration in first person, it also has some scenes intended only for an over-18 audience. Make sure those little ones are nowhere near this comic! Today in Star Wars History - April 9, 1984 Return Of The Jedi wins a ‘Special Achievement Award for Visual Effects’ at the 56th Academy Awards. Cheech and Chong present awards to Richard Edlund, Phil Tippet, Ken Ralston, and Dennis Muren. #53 “THE LAST GIFT FROM ALDERAAN" Release Date: August 18, 1981 Writer: Chris Claremont Artwork: Walt Simonson, Walt Simonson Coloring: Glynis Wein Cover Art: Walt Simonson Princess Leia Organa investigates Imperial activity in the Shiva system, but her ship is damaged by a space mine. Leia escapes in a shuttle which crashes on Shiva IV and is attacked by a savage raiding party. A group of natives led by (The Star Wars-adapted John Carter) and Kéral Longknife thwart the raiders and rescue the princess. Leia returns to the capital city with Aron, and tries to warn him of the danger of the Galactic Empire, but the warlord is not convinced that such an Empire exists. During a gala, Aron then learns the hard way about this non-existing Empire. We take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our to contribute! Contact Us Instagram: Facebook: Join us every week on for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and . Send emails to and follow us on .
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509: Season of the Force 2025
04/03/2025
509: Season of the Force 2025
Season of the Force is upon us once again. NEW food, NEW merchandise, and most importantly - NEW Death Star popcorn buckets!! Join Richard and Sarah behind the scenes of opening day, where we interviewed an Imagineer, specialty chefs, the merchandise team, and Star Wars: The High Republic authors. We learned about the new nighttime projection show “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Story” and saw Luke Skywalker walk amongst us muggles on Batuu. Most importantly, we shared the experience with all of our friends, which is what Disneyland is all about. Oh, and someone was the Rebel Spy. Can you guess who?? This episode contains interviews from the following: Matt Martin from the Lucasfilm Story group and Michael Serna, Executive Creative Director with Disney Live Entertainment. Chef Adolfo Salazar, Disneyland Resort Chef Nataly Guzman, Season of the Force Merchandise Spokesperson Megan Roth, Senior Manager - Event Production Star Wars: The High Republic authors Claudia Gray Alyssa Wong Charles Soule Cavan Scott Zoraida Cordova, George Mann Today in Star Wars History 4/1/1983 Let’s wish a big happy birthday to Matt Lanter who was born on 4/1/1983 - 42 years ago. We all know Matt Lanter’s work as the voice of Anakin Skywalker in The Clone Wars and Tales of the Jedi. He also cameoed as Republic officer, Lant Davan, in The Mandalorian episode “Chapter 6 - The Prisoner.” A role we thought (and hoped) would be a recurring character. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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508: Forest Moon Festival 2025
03/27/2025
508: Forest Moon Festival 2025
Here’s a little Ewok Talk to brighten your day! What fandom events are you looking forward to in the near future? There’s that convention in Japan, and then there’s the 3rd Annual Forest Moon Festival! This 3-day free event, held May 30th-June 1st, supports the community on the Redwood Coast of California - the Endor filming location for Return of the Jedi. Coordinators Cassandre Hesseltine, Anibal Polanco, and Tracy Boyd give us the highlights from past festivals and what to look forward to this year. Today in Star Wars History 3/24/2005 Cartoon Network airs “Chapter 24” from Season Three of the Genndy Tartakovsky Star Wars: Clone Wars micro-series. General Grievous has penetrated Chancellor Palpatine’s private quarters in an attempt to kidnap him. Shaak Ti leads Jedi and clones to escort the Chancellor to safety. Meanwhile, on the planet Nelvaan, Anakin Skywalker continues to prepare for his final Jedi test. On a cave wall he witnesses moving images of the Nelvaans being attacked and an image of Darth Vader’s helmet. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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507: WIG OUT with Maria Sandoval - Mando-verse Head Hair Designer
03/20/2025
507: WIG OUT with Maria Sandoval - Mando-verse Head Hair Designer
This week we have a discussion with Maria Sandoval - Head Hair Designer of the MandoVerse! She is an Emmy-nominated hair designer who worked on The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, AND Picard. She also worked on the upcoming live action Lilo and Stitch as well as The Mandalorian and Grogu feature film. How did the practicality of Fennec Shand’s hair change her look? What color IS Luke’s hair in Return of the Jedi, and how do you recreate that? So many questions answered. Maria gives us so many exclusive behind-the-scenes stories! Heading to Star Wars Celebration Japan? You can meet Maria Sandoval at the on April 17th. Many thanks to Spencer Jawitz () for facilitating this discussion, and the Japan event. Today in Star Wars History 3/18/2017 Disney XD airs the episode “Twin Suns” from Star Wars Rebels Season Three. Maul has tracked Obi-Wan’s presence to the remote world of Tatooine where he searches the desert plains to finally exact his revenge. With a few quick strokes Kenobi defeats Maul who dies in the Jedi Master’s arms. Kenobi then rides his dewback to check on the young boy who will someday save the galaxy with a new hope. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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506: Indiana Jones Adventure 30th Anniversary at Disneyland
03/13/2025
506: Indiana Jones Adventure 30th Anniversary at Disneyland
https://youtu.be/1txZxDE2U7M If Adventure has a name it would be this episode of Skywalking through Neverland! We celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Disneyland attraction INDIANA JONES ADVENTURE: Temple of the Forbidden Eye with , THE Indiana Jones aficionado. He rode the attraction with Sallah actor John Rhys-Davies, met up with Disneyland Imagineers, and had an amazing day. Then we go over the past, present, and future of each Indiana Jones attraction/show at Disney Parks across the globe, including the upcoming Temple of the Feathered Serpent at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Lots to talk about and celebrate! Today in Star Wars History 3/11/1979 The daily Star Wars newspaper comic strip debuts. The series was written and drawn by Russ Manning. It was first distributed by the Los Angeles Times and debuted in 214 newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. We did breakdowns of several storyline . SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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505: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Breakdown & Review
03/06/2025
505: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Breakdown & Review
Who else LOVED the Netflix DAREDEVIL series?? We did, and we are so excited that DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Marvel Television’s continuation of those first 3 seasons - is now airing on Disney+!! We’ve been waiting years for Disney to pick up where Netflix left off and now it’s here. We’ll give you some comic history of Daredevil and a brief summary of what you should know going in. We also break down the first two episodes and take a special look at imagery, sound design, and character journeys. Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) and Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Charlie Cox) reprise their respective roles and we were both blown away. FYI, there will be spoilers. DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN begins several years after the events of Netflix’s DAREDEVIL, and a year after Matt Murdock has stopped being the vigilante "Daredevil". Now, Murdock continues his fight for justice as a lawyer while former crime boss Wilson Fisk has been elected mayor of New York City, putting the pair on a collision course. This first season consists of 9 episodes total, and the first 2 premiered on March 4. Over the next 2 months the entire series will air, and we are here for it. Today in Star Wars History 3/4/2002 Vanity Fair continues its Star Wars cover features with Attack Of The Clones. Who remembers this cover story? Do you still have your copy? SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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504: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #52 "TO TAKE THE TARKIN"
02/27/2025
504: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #52 "TO TAKE THE TARKIN"
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is back! We break down Issue 52: TO TAKE THE TARKIN from July 1981 with our good friend Spencer Jawitz (). In this issue, our heroes infiltrate the Empire’s new battle station, The Tarkin. Will history repeat itself where they destroy the massive station or will Darth Vader stop them this time - that is if he survives the plot from within the Empire’s ranks to kill him? We share our thoughts on the storytelling, artwork, and when to "Hurl a Berl". But most of all, we learn some great new Star Wars expletives on the level of "Dank Farrik!" That's some Hockaleg, right there. Today in Star Wars History -February 25, 1986 Return Of The Jedi was released on VHS and Betamax for $79.99. This is the first time a film is released worldwide on home video to help reduce piracy. #52 “TO TAKE THE TARKIN" Release Date: July 21, 1981 Writer: David Michelinie Artwork: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer Coloring: Don Warfield Cover Art: Walt Simonson Luke, Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids have infiltrated the Imperial superweapon known as the Tarkin. While they are carrying out their plan of destroying another superweapon, Darth Vader is arranging a confrontation with Luke while a group of Imperial officers are planning to destroy the Sith Lord. We take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our to contribute! Contact Us Instagram: Facebook: Join us every week on for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and . Send emails to and follow us on .
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503: Captain America: Brave New World Breakdown & Review
02/14/2025
503: Captain America: Brave New World Breakdown & Review
Richard and Sarah review and break down CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. And since this is the 35th entry in the MCU, we’ll tell you some of the surprising Marvel films and TV shows you should brush up on before watching. This is what we wish we would have known going in. Please note that there will be minor plot spoilers, but overall they will help you enjoy the film even more. We love behind-the-scenes nuggets, so this breakdown will include sound bytes from Kevin Feige (Executive Producer/Marvel Studios President), Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Executive Producer), and Harrison Ford (President Thaddeus Ross). Today in Star Wars History 2/12/1978 The first Expanded Universe novel, Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye by Alan Dean Foster, is published by Del Rey. Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye is written to be filmed as a low-budget sequel to Star Wars. That is why it’s set on the misty planet of Mimban. Mimban is seen onscreen in Solo: A Star Wars Story. We broke down and did a review of Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye in . SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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502: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Compare/Contrast to 1960's Comic
02/06/2025
502: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Compare/Contrast to 1960's Comic
Richard and Sarah break down the new Disney+ animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and compare it to the classic Spider-Man comic from 1963! It’s astounding how close showrunner Jeff Trammell and his team have stayed true to the classic comic, with art by Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr. This episode includes some behind-the-scenes quotes and fun facts which will give you even more enjoyment for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. We also go over some fun MCU Easter Eggs, puzzle together where it fits in the current MCU, and share our first introductions to Spider-Man. Richard and I have vastly different stories. Be sure to check out our Today in Star Wars History 2/4/2024 The 51st Saturn Awards, which honors the best in science fiction, fantasy, horror are presented, and Star Wars winners include: ‘Best Music in a Film’ - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – John Williams ‘Best Animated Television Series or Special’ - The Bad Batch ‘Best New Genre Television Series’ - Andor ‘’ – Dave Filoni ‘Best Fantasy Film’ - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 'Best Actor in a Film’ - Harrison Ford – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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501: The 501st Legion Founder, Albin Johnson
01/30/2025
501: The 501st Legion Founder, Albin Johnson
For our 501st episode we've invited 501st Legion founder Albin Johnson. We talk about the origins of “The World’s Definitive Imperial Star Wars Costuming Organization.” Albin discusses the charities that the 501st has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for, as well as the impactful Make-A-Wish Endowment. We also get into the debate of cosplayers vs costumers! Then there was the time he was kidnapped… you’ll hear all about it and much more in this 501st episode. Learn more and donate to the . Check out the 501st Legion documentary, . Today in Star Wars History 1/27/1983 Lucasfilm officially announces that the title for the third Star Wars film has changed from Revenge Of The Jedi to Return Of The Jedi. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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500: SKELETON CREW Finale Compare/Contrast
01/23/2025
500: SKELETON CREW Finale Compare/Contrast
We did it - our 500th episode!!! To celebrate this milestone we do what we do best - talk about Star Wars. We are so excited to take on one of our biggest discussions ever - comparing and contrasting all seven of the live action Star Wars Disney+ series. We go over the final confrontations, how each show progresses the world of Star Wars, how each series ended but left an opening for another season, and lots more. We look forward to seeing how your ranking compares to ours. Today in Star Wars History Cartoon Network airs the episode “Witches of the Mist” from Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Secrets Revealed Season Three. Written by Katie Lucas. FORTUNE COOKIE: “The path to evil may bring great power, but not loyalty.” In this episode, Ventress and Savage Opress attack Dooku but he gets away. Opress returns to Mother Talzin who tells him to find his long-lost and exiled who will teach him how to become a powerful warrior. With his mission set, Opress leaves. Talzin then turns to her crystal orb where a fractured image of Maul materializes. This was part of the arc that was shown at the touring Clone Wars screenings in 2011. This arc kicked off screening Star Wars television episodes at fan events. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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499: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #51 "RESURRECTION OF EVIL"
01/16/2025
499: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #51 "RESURRECTION OF EVIL"
We break down issue 51: Resurrection of Evil from June 1981! There is a new super weapon being constructed called the Tarkin. Our heroes are sent to bring down this technological terror, and at the same time there is a plot within the Empire to kill Darth Vader! In the past, Marvel has tied-in Kenner action figures and playsets. Is that what they are doing here with the Scout Walker vehicle? Or was it because they wanted to feature the cool 2-legged walker seen in The Empire Strikes Back for 2 seconds. Today in Star Wars History Disney+ streams the episode, “Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa” from The Book of Boba Fett which Guest stars Danny Trejo as the Rancor Keeper. (Does Danny Trejo make an appearance in this episode’s Marvel comic?) In “The Streets of Mos Espa” the Hutt Twins come to Boba Fett’s palace and offer their apologies for sending to kill him. This Book of Boba Fett episode also features the BEST Behind the scenes Easter Egg ever! During the speeder chase where the mods were pursuing the Mayor’s majordomo, one of the mods crashes through a Ralph McQuarrie painting of Jabba’s court from Return of the Jedi. #51 “RESURRECTION OF EVIL" Release Date: June 16, 1981 Writer: David Michelinie Artwork: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer Cover Art: Walt Simonson General receives word from Rebel spies that the Galactic Empire is constructing a new superweapon known as the Tarkin. Realizing the danger the new weapon poses, Rieekan sends for Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Chewbacca, Lando C and the droids. The Rebel heroes are sent to infiltrate the Tarkin, however Darth Vader observes as they arrive and sets events in motion to capture his long sought after adversary, Luke Skywalker. But little does the Dark Lord know that some of his own men are secretly plotting against him due to his vicious punishments imposed against their fellow Imperial officers. We take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our to contribute! Contact Us Instagram: Facebook: Join us every week on for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and . Send emails to and follow us on .
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498: Skywalking Through 2024 - Part 2
01/06/2025
498: Skywalking Through 2024 - Part 2
It’s our annual year-end wrap-up spectacular - part 2!! In this half we look back on 2024 and discuss fandom surprises, what is the appropriate hashtag for 2024, and if we could go back in time what we would tell our 10-year-old selves about this past year. The conversation continues with our special guests from (which can be found here on the Skywalking Network), and pop culturists & Vincent! Check out of the discussion. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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497: Skywalking Through 2024 - Part 1
01/01/2025
497: Skywalking Through 2024 - Part 1
It’s our annual year-end wrap-up spectacular - part 1!! We take a look back at 2024 - the highs and lows, what may or may not have met our expectations, our personal fandom highlights, and so much more. And we invited some friends to join us - from (which can be found here on the Skywalking Network), and & Vincent - theme park entertainers who we met at D23! From WICKED to SKELETON CREW, Harrison Ford to a published Star Wars Book - we cover it all. Stay tuned in just a few days for Part 2! SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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496: Actor Marti Matulis on SKELETON CREW'S Vane and RED ONE's Slap Fight Judge
12/27/2024
496: Actor Marti Matulis on SKELETON CREW'S Vane and RED ONE's Slap Fight Judge
Aye, matey - ‘tis time for a discussion with Skeleton Crew pirate Vane!! Actor Marti Matulis is Vane in The Mandalorian & Skeleton Crew, he is in this year’s new Christmas movie Red One as the vulture-like Slap-Fight Judge, and he is in many Star Trek films and TV series. We discuss the artistry of creature makeup, how he emotes under the mask, and acting in general. Matulis is a 20+ year veteran in the business and we loved picking his brain. Follow him on and . Today in Star Wars History - 12/23/1977 A special Star Wars holiday ad is placed in local newspapers to promote the ongoing release that reads, “Happy Holidays and may the Force be with you throughout the new year.” SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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495: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #108 "FOREVER CRIMSON"
12/19/2024
495: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #108 "FOREVER CRIMSON"
With all the talk about Crimson Jack in Skeleton Crew we felt this was a perfect time to share another Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics episode! Issue #108 “Forever Crimson!” (2019), is a special continuation of Issue #50 “The Crimson Forever” (1981). This was part of Marvel’s 80th Anniversary celebration in 2019 where they added this issue 33 years after the classic Star Wars series ended in 1986. Richard and Sarah break down “Forever Crimson!” - it’s story, artwork, and the HUGE amount of Star Wars EU Easter eggs! Jaxxon and Amaiza are back! Valance the Hunter and Domina Tagge make an appearance. This comic even references vornskr and the witches of Dathomir. Could there be more references to pop culture in this comic than SKELETON CREW?? Let’s find out. We recommend watching the video version (above) of this episode which contains the full comic as we page through it. #108 “FOREVER CRIMSON" Release Date: May 29, 2019 Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artwork: Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Broccardo, Kerry Gammill, Ze Carlos, Jan Duursema, Stefano Landini, Luke Ross, Cam Smith, Chris Sotomayer, and Leonard Kirk Cover Art: Walt Simonson and Antonio Fabela The cosmic civil war is over! The Empire has fallen. The tyrannical Dark Lords of the Sith who ruled the galaxy, Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, are destroyed, and the heroic Rebel Alliance has restored freedom to the star systems with the formation of the New Republic. But a long-forgotten threat, one more terrible than even the Sith, is still out there in the wilds of deep space, and its return could annihilate all life in the galaxy! Once again, only the freedom fighters Princess Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo can hope to stand against the forces of evil. This is their story! We take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our to contribute! Contact Us Instagram: Facebook: Join us every week on for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and . Send emails to and follow us on .
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494: SKELETON CREW Breakdown with Mike Celestino
12/05/2024
494: SKELETON CREW Breakdown with Mike Celestino
The long-awaited STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW is here! It’s December which means we get NEW Star Wars content! This answers the question, what do you get when you mix The Goonies, Stand By Me, and the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction together in a galaxy far far away. Mike Celestino ( / podcast) joins us to break down this new live action series which premiered on Disney+ on December 2nd. We give our reactions and go through the many many easter eggs & parallels to the coming-of-age films of the 80’s. And yes, there will be spoilers. For more behind-the-scenes information straight from showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, check out . To watch more insight from the young actors, check out our . Today in Star Wars History - 12/3/1983 From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga airs on PBS. The sixty-five-minute documentary, narrated by Mark Hamill, features behind-the-scenes footage of the original trilogy with a focus on Return of the Jedi. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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493: The Art of Star Wars with Craig Miller
11/28/2024
493: The Art of Star Wars with Craig Miller
Craig Miller is back to help us break down the ultimate Star Wars book, The Art of Star Wars from 1979. Craig was the Director of Fan relations for Lucasfilm from 1977-1980 and had a hand in putting this book together. If you’ve never read The Art of Star Wars, pause the show now and go and get it! It has the Episode IV script, storyboards, international movie posters and it was the first time we ever saw the subtitle, “Episode IV: A New Hope.” And all that is just the tip of the iceberg. Do you own any “Art of ____” books? This book started it all! Today in Star Wars History - 11/25/1984 Happy 40th Anniversary to The Ewok Adventure which premiered on ABC. The film stars Eric Walker, Aubree Miller, and Warwick Davis who returns as Wicket the Ewok. To hear many stories about The Ewok Adventure listen to Episode 56 where we formed our friendship with Eric Walker, the Original Mace: . Here is the panel we hosted at Celebration 2022, Celebrating the Ewok Adventures with Eric, Kevin and Tracey Thompson. Surprisingly, this was the first Ewok Adventure panel ever held at a Celebration convention: SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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492: Faithful Wookiees, E-E-Ewoks, and Standards & Practices with Michael Hirsh
11/21/2024
492: Faithful Wookiees, E-E-Ewoks, and Standards & Practices with Michael Hirsh
It’s November which means it’s time to honor and celebrate The Star Wars Holiday Special! THE STORY OF THE FAITHFUL WOOKIEE animated short was key in forwarding the next chapter of the Star Wars saga by including the on-screen introduction to Boba Fett. Michael Hirsh, co-creator of Nelvana animation studio and producer of THE FAITHFUL WOOKIEE, joins us this week to share some amazing stories. Hirsh created and produced over 6,000 episodes of children’s programming including Care Bears, Inspector Gadget, Beetlejuice, and The Ewoks & Droids Adventure Hour as well as so many more. And yes, there is a connection to The Monkees in all of this. Beyond Nelvana, Hirsh has formed two more companies, and he shares fascinating details on animation business practices, including some run-ins with Standards & Practices. It’s an eye-opening conversation. If you want ALL the details, pick up his new memoir, ANIMATION NATION: How We Built A Cartoon Empire. It’s available and is a perfect gift for the animation buff this holiday season. Be sure to enter the giveaway below: Today in Star Wars History - 11/18/1978 Thus was a big week for Star Wars on TV. On Nov 17th, 1978 we had The Star Wars Holiday Special. Then the next day on 11/18 Carrie Fisher hosted Saturday Night Live! SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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491: Batman: The Animated Interviews with W.R. Miller
11/14/2024
491: Batman: The Animated Interviews with W.R. Miller
Are you a Batman fan?? Do you love behind-the-scenes stories of TV and film? In 1992, Warner Bros. Animation gave us the hugely successful Batman: The Animated Series, widely revered as a groundbreaking superhero show. Everything you ever wanted to know about this series, from inception to legacy, can be found in the comprehensive book series, Batman: The Animated Interviews by our good friend W.R. Miller. These 5 volumes cover all facets of the Batman universe and are a must-have for all Batman fans, and make a great stocking stuffer! Miller joins us to discuss the content, his process, and shares some great stories to whet your appetite for these books. The Unofficial Batman: The Animated Interviews: . Today in Star Wars History - 11/11/1979 The Art of Star Wars is released by Del Rey. This was THE book to own as a kid! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIazuvzMhFA SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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490: Behind-the-Scenes of a Propstore Auction with Brandon Alinger
11/11/2024
490: Behind-the-Scenes of a Propstore Auction with Brandon Alinger
Ever wonder how the work? So did we! In the first of two episodes this week, we speak with Brandon Alinger from Propstore. He gives us the lowdown on all the amazing memorabilia that will be auctioned off starting Nov.14. There are items from Star Wars, Gremlins, Ghostbusters, Hook, Spider-Man, Princess Bride, and sooooooo many more. And he gives us a peek behind the curtain of what goes into these auctions. Today in Star Wars History - 11/8/1926 Happy 98th Birthday to Ted Burnett! Ted Burnett portrays Wuher, the Cantina bartender in A New Hope. He was brought in through the UGLY Models agency who casts those with unusual appearances. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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489: HALLOWEEN Happy Hour with Holly Frey
10/29/2024
489: HALLOWEEN Happy Hour with Holly Frey
It’s a celebration of HALLOWEEN with (Full of Sith, Stuff You Missed in History Class, Criminalia podcasts)! She’s also an author, clothes designer, and lover of all things Halloween. We have a Halloween Happy Hour, of sorts - Richard, Sarah, and Holly share favorite Halloween childhood memories, first scary movie we saw, favorite Halloween costume, and we ask “You’re a late-night horror host, what is your name and what is your show about?” (we also want to know your answers as well so let us know in the comment). In true Skywalking form, there’s also a HOLLYween Trivia Game of TERROR! Holly and her Criminalia co-host Maria Trimarchi’s NEW book, Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History's Most Nefarious Criminals, is wherever books are sold. Please let us know which cocktails inspire you the most! Today in Star Wars History - 10/27/2005 opens at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts. The tour, which consists of eighteen engagements, continues until February 23, 2014. (9 years!)The Museum of Science created this traveling exhibit that features numerous props, models, and over a dozen costumes used in the Star Wars saga. The exhibit focuses on the science behind the technology in the films such as Luke’s landspeeder and Anakin’s prosthetic hand and showcases real world comparisons. A reproduction of the Millennium Falcon cockpit simulates the jump to lightspeed and features narration by Anthony Daniels and R2-D2. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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488: FRANKENSTEIN’s Lasting Legacy & Frightful Fun Facts!
10/23/2024
488: FRANKENSTEIN’s Lasting Legacy & Frightful Fun Facts!
Universal Monster Movies still permeate our pop culture zeitgeist nearly 100 years after their creation. Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride, The Wolf Man, Dracula - each name conjures up monstrous black and white visions. So after a recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood where we got some face time with Frankenstein and The Bride, and walked on Stage 12 where these famous Monster Movies were filmed, we decided to watch all 8 Frankenstein films! It’s the U-MCU (Universal Monsters Cinematic Universe)! In this episode we go over each Frankenstein film, spanning the years 1931-1948, and share the many fun facts we learned, including revelations on the score and film music in general. How do these films connect with Disney, Star Wars, and The Monkees?? What is their legacy? Let’s dive in! IT’S ALIVE! IT’S ALIVE!!! Movies Discussed Frankenstein - November 21, 1931 Bride of Frankenstein - April 20, 1935 Son of Frankenstein - January 13, 1939 The Ghost of Frankenstein - March 13, 1942 Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman - March 12, 1943 House of Frankenstein - February 16, 1945 House of Dracula - December 7, 1945 Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein - June 1948 Bibliography Main Title Theme: Suite: Presenting The Bride: . Today in Star Wars History - 10/21/1956 We want to wish our princess, Carrie Fisher a Happy 68th birthday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkTyyXplDs SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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487: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #50 "The Crimson Forever"
10/17/2024
487: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #50 "The Crimson Forever"
Are you ready for a Super-Sized 50th COLLECTORS ISSUE with ALL of your favorite Star Wars characters?? This is it - “The Crimson Forever!” from 1981. Luke has come down with a deadly virus and it’s up to Leia, Lando and Chewbacca to save his life. If only they, like us, can keep track of two red jewels… Richard and Sarah break down this classic Marvel Star Wars comic and go through each comic page - commenting on artwork, storytelling, and connections to current Star Wars projects like ANDOR and AHSOKA. We recommend watching the video version of this episode on YouTube which contains the full comic as we page through it. #50 “THE CRIMSON FOREVER" Release Date: May 19, 1981 Writer: Archie Goodwin Artwork: Al Williamson, Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer Cover Art: Tom Palmer Luke Skywalker has contracted a deadly virus known as The Crimson Forever from a large red crystal. This virus leaves its victims with blood red eyes, red skin, and slows down your life functions until it just kills you. Leia remembers a story Han told her about red crystals and summons Lando and Chewbacca back to their new base. Chewbacca retells the story of how he and Han were captured and forced to retrieve the crystals from a temple. This story may hold the answer as to saving Luke’s life from this deadly illness. We take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our to contribute! Contact Us Instagram: Facebook: Join us every week on for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and . Send emails to and follow us on .
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486: WITCHES - Lore, Myth & Pop Culture
10/09/2024
486: WITCHES - Lore, Myth & Pop Culture
Witches have flown to the pinnacle of the pop culture zeitgeist, and we are here for it!! It’s the spooky season, AGATHA ALL ALONG is on Disney+, and the cackling coven is calling. Thanks to a suggestion from Skywalker Bryn McKinnon, we’re going to do a breakdown of these magical women. We’ll go over various myths, a brief history, and witch pop culture appearances. Why do witches fly on brooms? Who is the first witch in written history? Why do witches usually come in threes? Put on your pointed hats, grab your favorite broomstick and let’s get into it… Today in Star Wars History - 10/7/2018 Star Wars Resistance premieres on the Disney Channel with the two-part episode, “The Recruit.” This series begins six months before the events of and then crosses into its timeline. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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485: Here They Come...The Monkee Men!
10/03/2024
485: Here They Come...The Monkee Men!
Hey Hey, it’s The Monkee Men! We are thrilled to speak with Ron McNeil who created this Monkees tribute band as well as Frankee Mendonca who perfectly embodies the role of Davy Jones. We just saw them in concert and it was like watching a lost episode of The Monkees TV show. Ron and Frankee give us a peek behind the curtain and tell us what it takes to put together this show that takes its parts from the TV series and their beloved music. This is as close to having the actual Monkees (circa 1966) as we can get and they do not disappoint! Many thanks to Bryna Dambrowski for setting up this interview. Today in Star Wars History - 9/30/2010 Verizon Wireless releases the highly anticipated limited edition DROID R2-D2 by Motorola. The phone was available for $249 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. SPONSORS is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at . Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW CONTACT US Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send emails to and follow us on . If you dug this episode, click over to | | and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
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