Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Podcast

Listen in as we tell our INCREDIBLE Star Wars Weekends story of how we snagged an interview with Jeremy Bulloch, a tweet from James Arnold Taylor and a hug from Ashley Eckstein. This week will be an AUDIO-ONLY podcast, so to see pictures and video from our trip, follow along on … Continue reading The post Episode 32 Audio Only: Star Wars Weekends with a Personal Touch appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

We have been counting down the days to Star Wars Weekends for the last few months on Skywalking Through Neverland, and now, it's finally here! Disney's Hollywood Studios kicked off a Star Wars summer just last weekend, May 16 — May 18. Our good friend from fangirlblog.com Tricia Barr is here to tell us all about … Continue reading The post Episode 31 Audio Only: Star Wars Weekends with Tricia Barr appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Welcome back, Skywalkers, we hope you had a great May the 4th Holiday. Thanks for sending in all your stories of how you spent this day which hopefully soon will be become an official school holiday! The Star Wars holiday continued on throughout the week with an episode of ABC's The … Continue reading The post Episode 30 Audio Only: The After Party appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

This is our most action-packed, super-fun, galactically great episode yet! We would like to start off by saying 'Happy Revenge Of The 5th!" We hope you had a Forceful May The 4th. Thank you, Disney, for announcing the cast for Episode 7 this last week! (They knew this would make a … Continue reading The post Episode 29 Audio Only: REVENGE OF THE 5TH!! appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

We have met so many incredible fans from so many walks of life and the one admirable aspect that really stands out is their need to give. The Star Wars community in particular really stands out. Groups and non-profit organization like Rancho Obi-Wan, the 501st and The Rebel Legion are … Continue reading The post Episode 28 Audio Only: May The Charities Be With You appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

This is a great time to be a Star Wars fan! And there really is no better time to belong to one of the many clubs where fans from around the world join up to talk about, and celebrate the last 37 years of the saga, as well as look … Continue reading The post Episode 27 Audio Only: Saving Mos Espa appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

It's not often that the opportunity comes up where you get to meet a real Disney legend. Not too long ago we had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Margaret Kerry who was the animation reference model for Tinker Bell in the original Peter Pan film. Now we have Margaret (that's what we … Continue reading The post Episode 26 Audio Only: Tinker Bell — The Winter Soldier appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

We were very excited (and confused) when we first saw a Star Wars version of the Pharrell Williams video "Happy" that went viral. Who did this? Who are these cosplayers dancing in the actual Tunisian Star Wars locations? We were really impressed with their C-3PO since the protocol droid is … Continue reading The post Episode 25 Audio Only: Simon Wilkie — Being C-3P0 appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

We are excited to have Robert Bapst of The Bald Solo Podcast as our co-co-host this week on Skywalking Through Neverland. To my knowledge we never have discussed superheroes who wear their underwear on the outside of their outfit — until now! What must it feel like to be involved … Continue reading The post Episode 24 Audio Only: Kevin Rubio and his Troops appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

No fan-focused podcast is complete until you talk to Mr. Steve Sansweet. He is the figurehead of Star Wars fandom (and recent Jeopardy answer). We were thrilled beyond belief to talk to Steve this week about what's currently going on at Rancho Obi-Wan, his Nonprofit Public Benefit corporation. It's also … Continue reading The post Episode 23 Audio Only: I'll Take Steve Sansweet For $2,000! appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

The first time we were ever on a podcast was when we were guests on a show called Average Intelligence with the Average White Guys. The show is hosted by Gary Oransky and JediN8, who have gone on to become good friends of ours. This week, we talk Star Wars, Disney … Continue reading The post Episode 22 Audio Only: Average Intelligence appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

In 1982 Chris Strompolos set out with his buddies to remake Raiders Of The Lost Ark as only kids could do. Cut to 26 years later…and they are still working on it. Skywalking Through Neverland talks to Chris about the making of this shot-to-shot remake called Raiders Of The Lost … Continue reading The post Episode 21 Audio Only: Raiders of the Lost Fan Film appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Our bags were packed, running costumes prepared and the Skywalking Through Neverland team flew to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for the runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Sarah ran the Glass Slipper Challenge (and has about 20 lbs. of medals to prove it), Richard ran the 10k and Dave … Continue reading The post Episode 20 Audio Only: Skyracing Through Disney World appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

What characters or situations from the Expanded Universe would you like to see cross-over into the new Star Wars films? Would it be a mistake to give established characters, such as the kids of Han and Leia or Luke, new names and backstory instead of using what's already established? Which … Continue reading The post Episode 19 Audio Only: Expanded Universe — Should They Stay Or Should They Go? appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Was there ever a better time for first generation Star Wars fans as when we were lost for hours recreating scenes with our action figures and playsets? These toys shaped our childhood and made ever-lasting friendships. Back in the day where we didn't think twice about ripping open original 12 … Continue reading The post Episode 18 Audio Only: In A Plastic Galaxy Far Far Away… appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

"I love you!" "I know." Was there ever a more romantic scene in any movie? This week we open with an ode to Valentine's Day (thanks to the melodic Ewan McGregor) then we skywalk to the other side of pop culture fandom and talk superheroes with Steve Houston from Torpedo Comics. … Continue reading The post Episode 17 Audio Only: Skywalking Through Valentine's Day! appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

It's Part 2 our interview with Tinkerbell animation reference model, Margaret Kerry! She talks more Tink and let's us know what she thought of Saving Mr. Banks. We then surprised her with a set of customized fairy wings made by Angelia Doyle of On Gossamer Wings (make sure you check … Continue reading The post Episode 16 Audio Only: Tinkerbell Talks! Margaret Kerry — Part 2 appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

This week we give you part 1 of our interview with the Tinkerbell Animation reference model, Ms. Margaret Kerry. Join us as Ms. Kerry Skywalks back to her alter-ego's home of Neverland. She discusses getting the call that landed her the role of Tinkerbell, working in the Little Rascals films and knowing … Continue reading The post Episode 15 Audio Only: Tinkerbell Talks! Margaret Kerry — Part 1 appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

A few months ago at Long Beach Comic Con we were excited to meet Star Wars author Michael Kogge. He was very happy to come on our show and talk Star Wars and his new comic series Empire Of The Wolf. (15 years later, Richard was able to pinpoint why he flunked … Continue reading The post Episode 14 Audio Only: Star Wars Author Michael Kogge, Oscar Nominations and the Tinkerbell Half Marathon appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Happy New Year Skywalkers! We had lots of fun as we traveled back to Newton, MA for our holiday vacation and met up with some old friends. We hear about some wacky stories as told by Richard and his best childhood bud, Skywalking Through Neverland holiday correspondent Jimmy Pruy. We … Continue reading The post Episode 13 Audio Only: Luke Snowwalker, runDisney and the Scavenger Hunt of Doom! appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.