Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Podcast

Our D23 Expo 2015 Recap, Part 2!! This one is chock full of all the interviews we teased in Part 1. While wandering around the Expo, we happened upon some amazing discussions with amazing people, and this episode is all about sharing those moments with you. Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano on STAR WARS: REBELS) All about her NEW HerUniverse THE FORCE AWAKENS clothing line and a possible HisUniverse? (14:20) Kevin Kiner (composer, STAR WARS: REBELS) His best D23 Expo experience, his favorite John Williams theme and some great music theory discussion on different composer’s approach to film scoring. I’m gonna add a #fangirlflail here :) (24:22) Randy Thornton (Disney Music Historian) Hunt for Hoojibs! Randy worked on the re-release of the Star Wars Read-Alongs! He’s also a HUGE Star Wars fan and he told us what it was like to work with the voice of Darth Vader himself, James Earl Jones. (39:54) Joey Caporaso (Disney Imagineer) Shanghai Disneyland - the castle! the culture! How they approached creating a

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls - our D23 Expo 2015 Recap!! SUPERSIZE, Part 1. You’ve been waiting patiently…and it’s here! Just like Star Wars Celebration, we gathered together a group of Skywalkers on Sunday, right after the close of the Expo for an immediate debriefing of the weekend. Randy Crane from Stories Of The Magic podcast, Josh Kelley and Lauren Correia happily joined in.  Kevin Liell of Norse Legion had some amazing stories to share about his GREEN ROOM experience hobnobbing with George Lucas, Johnny Depp and Dick Van Dyke! We also have another popular Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics segment with Star Wars Artist Randy Martinez, and perhaps Comedian and Star Wars Artist Denise Vasquez will share her opinion on the (interesting? disturbing?) Star Wars Pin-Up Special by Howard Chaykin seen at the back of 1977’s Issue #3. Check it out:   We still have sooooo many more interviews to share with you from D23 Expo, so stay tuned for our D23 Recap, Part 2. We interviewed Disney Imagineers, Kevin Kin

Roads. Where we’re going, we don’t need roads... We need lightsabers!! In Episode 88 (which totally has me thinking Back To The Future, if you can’t tell from listening to the first 20 seconds) we talk with Matt Cox - the first and only adult to participate in the Jedi Training Academy at Disneyland. He may be visually impaired, but that didn’t stop Matt from infiltrating the Jedi Training Academy at the 2015 Friends Of The Magic Meet-Up! (Matt hosts the podcast, Brunch With The Brits) Matt also proposed to his girlfriend Maria at Disneyland, and both stories have us reaching for our tissues. (15:44) We also have another Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic segment with Star Wars artist Randy Martinez , this time we look at issue #2 of the film adaptation from April 1978. No hoojibs yet, but we LOVE discussing the comics from 3 points of view: the nostalgic, the artistic and the newbie. (53:03) Also on this episode: Things We Want To Share - FORCE FRIDAY event with Star Wars authors! Richard and I tapped to modera

Jeffrey Epstein, D23 Expo Spokesperson, joins us to reveal NEW exciting Star Wars and Lucasfilm-related panels and happenings at the D23 Expo. He confirms that the maker himself, George Lucas, will be in attendance, and whets our appetites for the Disney Archives Exhibit. We can’t wait!! (13:12) Do you remember your first visit to a Disney Park? Re-live those memories as we talk with Georgia Davis - she visited Disneyland for her very first time on Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary. (41:57) Stephen Howard of RoqooDepot.com reviews Star Wars Podcasts every week, so we invited him on the show as our Point 5 Past Lightspeed Super Fan! (59:16) Also on this episode: Things We Want To Share - Sarah: Disneyland buys MORE land across the street. Speculation for expansion runs wild!! Richard: Darth Vader bears a striking resemblance to the first-ever costumed super villain in a 1938 serial. (6:11) Skywalker Shout-outs (34:00) Skywalker Of The Week (34:00) And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! SUPPORT THE SHOW Skywalkin

beep! beep! It’s Herbie, THE LOVE BUG! Let’s step back in time to 1968 and reminisce about the little car that could. Richard and Sarah of Skywalking Through Neverland are joined again by our special guest host - voice of Grand Moff Tarkin, Sleepy in Disney’s 7D, and Lord Henry Mystic himself - Stephen Stanton! (The Grand Moff might even make a cameo in this episode…) From our favorite Love Bug moments, dated dialogue and the whole Herbie legacy, we cover it all. So buckle up and Step In Time! STEP IN TIME: Remembering Disney's Matinee Movies is a NEW monthly spin-off show where we look back at the Disney live-action films of yesteryear. If you are already subscribed to Skywalking Through Neverland - do nothing! This show will appear in your feed. Original music composed by Rob Dehlinger WE LOVE FEEDBACK!! Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Follow us on Meerkat and join in on interactive live-streaming of events. Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe o

Imagine seeing The Force Awakens at the iconic Mann’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Do you want to join the line for this experience? On this week’s show, we talk with Ric Peralta, one of the organizers for LiningUp.Net which is the group that will be “curating" the Hollywood line for The Force Awakens in December, all in the name of charity. Incidentally he is the father of Eliza Peralta who was on Episode 83 a few weeks back and STILL holds the secret as to who voices Chopper on STAR WARS REBELS. (37:19) Also on this week’s episode: ASK TINK: Our Fairy Podmother Margaret Kerry, animator’s model of Walt Disney’s Tinker Bell, is back! Did she answer your burning question? (1:18:28) FRIENDS OF THE MAGIC: Paul Barrie from Window To The Magic fills us in on this year's Friends Of The Magic (8/7-8/9) BONUS: Paul Barrie's incredible 7-month wait-loss journey, walking through Disneyland. (4:38) D23 EXPO STAR WARS NEWS AND MERCHANDISE: Sorcerer Mickey Droid! D-Tech Me! Disney Infinity 3.0! (24:19) SKYWALKING TO TOM

A lawyer, Amy Schumer and an @icecoldpenguin walk into a bar… Sounds like the setup to a hilarious punchline, right? Well, find out what happens when you listen this week! We roll up our sleeves and get into the great Amy Schumer / GQ / Star Wars debate. For such a topic with so many points of view, we couldn't do it alone! Our friend Teresa Delgado of Fangirls Going Rogue joined us to tell us her story of her tweet seen ‘round the world and STN consultant Dave Skale helps us see both sides of the issue. (19:22) But with so many legal questions swirling around the fandomverse , we took the conversation one step further and called copyright attorney, Andrew Skale from Mintz Levin to help us figure out what defense GQ and Amy Schumer would have if Disney unleashed their legion of lawyers! (1:05:31) How does ANT-MAN stack up to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? We review the film spoiler-free with Kevin RaiderNerd, owner of Spartan Phoenix Movie Blog where you can find reviews on a wide variety of films

Star Wars dominates San Diego Comic-Con 2015! From Behind-The-Scenes footage to Harrison Ford positively GUSHING about THE FORCE AWAKENS to a Star Wars Concert for the fans, JJ and KK could do no wrong. Skywalkers Kai Charles and Margaret Mays attended and had LOTS to report, including what it was like to actually be IN that panel. We touch on the HerUniverse Fashion Show, the Disney Infinity 3.0 Pop-Up Shop and what it was like to see grown men fighting to get a toy that will be readily available in a little over a month. (14:13) We debut our NEW segment, Skywalking Through Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics where we will be discussing every issue of the original Star Wars comics with Star Wars artist (and now Marvel Comic Cover Artist) Randy Martinez. He also gives us a run-down of his and Denise Vasquez’s time at SDCC. AND their encounter with J.J. Abrams!! (1:32:29) Russell Flores, author of SEEN, UNSEEN DISNEYLAND is rolling out his NEW book, MORE SEEN, UNSEEN DISNEYLAND. It is absolutely amazing and we tal

Welcome to our first episode of STEP IN TIME: Remembering Disney's Matinee Movies. This is a NEW monthly spin-off show where we look back at the Disney live-action films of yesteryear. For our special inaugural episode, Richard and Sarah of Skywalking Through Neverland are joined by a special guest host - voice of Grand Moff Tarkin, Sleepy in Disney’s 7D, and Lord Henry Mystic himself - STEPHEN STANTON! So let’s start off this new show with a BOOM and take a fun look at the 1964 Disney classic, MARY POPPINS. From our favorite moments and characters to personal stories that resonate from Mary Poppins, we cover it all. So c’mon - let’s go fly a kite and take a listen together! Original music composed by Rob Dehlinger We love feedback!! Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Follow us on Meerkat and join in on interactive live-streaming of events. Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube

Time to get the scoop on the secret behind the voice of Chopper in Star Wars Rebels! There is one little girl who was told this coveted information by Dave Filoni while on stage at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. We have Eliza Peralta here and we're going to ask her ourselves. Will we learn the secret??!? (01:22:23) Speaking of Star Wars Rebels, the Season 2 premiere, “Siege Of Lothal" just aired, and we discuss the nods, winks and Easter Eggs with Jeff Roney of the Once Upon A Time Fan Podcast. Sarah also discusses the nods and winks within the soundtrack. It’s a tiny “Star Wars Oxygen”-style analysis. (20:42) Catching up with our Star Wars Celebration Anaheim interviews, we talk with Steve Gawley, model maker of the Star Wars saga. He spoke with us for quite awhile and we learned a lot! (01:14:09) Also on this episode: James Horner tribute (01:30:52) Skywalker Shout-Outs (01:09:22) Skywalker Of The Week (01:09:22) D23 Expo News (9:32) SDCC News (3:29) And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through

This is a celebration of the life and work of Chistopher Lee. We scoured the globe looking for clips and bits of history to share with you in a tribute to this amazing man. He has the distinction of being a two-time Guinness World Record-holder, legendary monster, accomplished swordsman and Count Dooku! Star Wars Weekends may be over for 2015, but Skywalker Kevin Raider-Nerd Reitzel is here to give us the Week 5 Recap. Including the legendary FRANK OZ in his first-ever guest appearance to talk Star Wars and being the voice of Yoda. Be sure to check out our Bonus Content this week with full audio from the Frank Oz panels at Star Wars Celebration. Also on this episode: Skywalker Shout-Outs - EndorCast And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Quick Episode Summary: Star Wars Weekends #4 (7:35) RebelForce Radio Meet-Up Frank Oz Collectibles Skywalker Shout-Outs (42:51) EndorCast Farewell, Christopher Lee (45:48) Biography Movie clips and audio sound bytes Good stuff!   Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirt

On Saturday, June 13, 2015, Frank Oz spoke for a second time about his career as Yoda and so many Muppet characters. This took place at Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Week 5. James Arnold Taylor interviewed Frank Oz at the “Stars Of The Saga” Show and we have 2 full shows to share with you. We want to thank Tricia Barr for getting her FastPass and recording this audio for us all. Be sure to check out Episode 81 for Tricia’s recap of SWW2015 Week 4! Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Follow us on Meerkat and join in on interactive live-streaming of events. Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube

Friday June 12, 2015 will go down in history as the day Frank Oz attended Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios to talk about his career as Yoda and his many Muppet characters. James Arnold Taylor interviewed Frank Oz at the “Stars Of The Saga” Show each day of SWW Week #5, and we have 2 full shows to share with you. We want to thank Kevin Raider-Nerd Reitzel for being there to record when many Skywalkers and fans could not. Thanks for sharing with us all, Kevin! Be sure to check out Episode 82 when it airs, for Kevin Raider-Nerd Reitzel’s recap of SWW2015 Week 5. Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Follow us on Meerkat and join in on interactive live-streaming of events. Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube

Star Wars author ADAM BRAY is full of surprising stories. Not only is he the author of Star Wars: What Makes A Monster?, co-author of ULTIMATE STAR WARS and the upcoming STAR WARS: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know, he has also been to many countries as a travel writer. Language barriers and whale watching lead to some interesting experiences! Skywalker’s David and Luann Manderville report on STAR WARS WEEKENDS #4 and share their interview with James Arnold Taylor. Once again proving that a nicer guy does not exist! Also on this episode: Skywalking On TV Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan!   Quick Episode Summary:  00:00:00 Welcome Skywalkers! Tweet at us @SkywalkingPod00:08:59 San Diego Comic-Con Star Wars Day 00:12:00 Mousedroid Mixer: Author ADAM BRAY, Part 1 00:42:58 Mousedroid Mixer: Author ADAM BRAY, Part 2 01:20:54 Skywalking Shout Outs and Skywalker Of The Week 01:27:55 Star Wars Weekends #4 with David & Luann Manderville 01:51:32 Christopher Lee,

Show 80 calls for a salute to DAVID LETTERMAN for over 30 years of Late Night Fun! After 3 decades Dave has had a great deal of Star Wars references and we give you…Our TOP 10 STAR WARS / DAVID LETTERMAN CROSSOVER CLIPS! Our Fairy Podmother, Margaret Kerry, is back to help those in need with her segment - Ask Tink! The original animator’s reference model for Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan” is full of fun and showers everyone with pixie-dusted advice. Star Wars Weekends #3 is complete! Tricia Barr, co-author of ULTIMATE STAR WARS, was there as a special guest, signing copies of ULTIMATE STAR WARS and generally having a #fangirlflail time. She tells us all about her experience! Back To Tomorrowland! We take another look into the history of Walt Disney’s Tomorrowland from the 1950’s. Rebel Spy and Ghost Host Dave Skale brings us the history and sounds of Tomorrowland from 1959-1964. Thanks to DisneyChris.com for the awesome audio sound clips. Also on this episode: Star Wars Celebration - Autograph Hall Interviews wit

On May 20th Disneyland kicked off its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration with a special 2-day Media Preview event complete with premiere parties and interviews with Disneyland Imagineers. We take you with us as the Disneyland Resort debutes 3 new shows: the much-anticipated Paint The Night Parade, an all-new Disneyland Forever Fireworks, and World Of Color: Celebrate! Paul Barrie from Window To The Magic helps us recap the event. Disneyland Creative Directors & Imagineers included in this episode: Mary Niven, Vice President, Disneyland Park Steve Davison, Executive Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment Sayre Wiseman, Executive, Parades & Spectaculars, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment Scott Trowbridge, Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Kim Irvine, Art Director, Walt Disney Imagineering Jeff Shaver-Moskowitz, Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering Larry Nikolai, Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment Randy Wojcik, Walt Disney Imagineering C

Author James Kahn has a full resume from helping to save E.T.'s life, creating original music and writing the best-selling novelization of RETURN OF THE JEDI. We are so excited to welcome him to the show and listen to his fantastic career in storytelling. Star Wars Weekends #1 Recap! John Fowler is back to tell us all about his time, and whether or not he saw Han Solo. NEW segment - we take a look into the history of Walt Disney’s Tomorrowland from the 1950’s. Rebel Spy and Ghost Host Dave Skale is back with this new series and each week we will look at another decade of Tomorrowland leading up to the NEW Disney film of the same name. Also on this episode: Lightspeed To Main Street: Disneyland's Diamond Anniversary Prep Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts ON SALE at TeePublic! Check them out HERE. Shopping AWESOME new Star Wars on HerUniverse? Click here! Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Follow us on Meerkat and join

DJ Elliot and Mark Daniel have entertained the masses at Star Wars Celebration conventions and Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They've made you laugh, dance and throw objects at large stuffed Star Wars Angry Birds. Today they are our special guests! You want to talk about an entertaining episode? This is it! Skywalker John Fowler (@StarWarsFanFL), one of our correspondents covering Star Wars Weekends 2015, gives us survival tips, tells us what he's expecting and his game plan for each weekend. If you are attending, make sure to find John to grab a Skywalking Through Neverland button!   Sarah flies through the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland and the new Pixie Dust Challenge. And we also recap our day at Regal-Con 2015. Head over to Once Upon A Time Fan Podcast to hear their Podcast Stage at Regal-Con, on which we were one of their guests! Also on this episode: The Simpsons “Springfield” opens at Universal Studios Hollywood. We Live-Streamed this on Meerkat. Were you one of the 250 pe

Stephen Stanton is Skywalking through Neverland! He is the voice of Grand Moff Tarkin on STAR WARS REBELS, Sleepy dwarf in Disney’s THE 7D, and Lord Henry Mystic of Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mystic Manor (plus many more), Stephen is the perfect match for our Star Wars/Disney podcast. And what a conversation we had! Also on this episode, MORE Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Interviews! John Ratzenberger (Major Bren Derlin / every PIXAR movie ever / Cliff Clavin) and Clive Revill (voice of The Emperor in ESB) join us this week. Thank you to Denise Vasquez who invited us to her Music Mondays Open Mic for a special #StarWarsDay celebration. Live drawing with Randy Martinez, music, comedy and fun! We recap. What did you do for May The 4th? Also on this episode: Cliff's Notes Countdown Skywalker Shout-Outs Skywalker Of The Week And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic! Check them out HERE. Shopping AWESOME new Star Wars on HerUniverse? Click here! Contact us

In this jam-packed episode, Jeffrey Brown, author of the wildly successful Darth Vader and Son series of books, joins us to discuss his NEW book, Darth Vader and Friends! We delve into his artistic process and it is fascinating. We got tons of interviews from the Autograph Hall at Star Wars Celebration which we will play throughout the next month. This week it’s RETURN OF THE JEDI creature shop technician KIRK THATCHER, and hang-gliding Ewok FELIX SILLA. Also on this episode: AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON - our first thoughts. Ask Tink with MARGARET KERRY is back! Advice doled out in the cutest voice ever? Yes, please! Skywalking Through Star Wars Celebration - #TeamHoojib Bryn MacKinnon’s review and revelations. And remember…NeverLand On Alderaan! Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts now available on TeePublic! Check them out HERE. Shopping AWESOME new Star Wars on HerUniverse? Click here! Contact us: tweet! tweet! @SkywalkingPod Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.