Ever wonder what it’s like to soar over Sleeping Beauty Castle while fireworks boom all around you? To be the symbol of Disneyland’s magic gliding across the sky? Gina Rock IS Tinker Bell. Specifically the longest flying Tinker Bell in Disneyland history, from 1983-2005. We are delighted to welcome her as our guest, and her stories are almost unbelievable. Hold on, was she the first...Jedi Tink?? **gasp** Bob Iger has announced a new Star Wars trilogy helmed by Rian Johnson and a live action Sta...
Nov 16, 2017•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 191
The annual Rancho Obi-Wan Gala in Petaluma, CA is a wonderful chance to wine, dine and see some amazing Star Wars collectibles. It’s also a great place to meet like-minded Skywalkers! This episode includes a huge roundtable discussion on the ROWGala that we recorded at Imagination Park in San Anselmo (donated by George Lucas in 2013). Roundtable Skywalkers: Brian Sims Martin Keeler ( Fantha Tracks ) Donald and Roxanne Wicks ( Rebel Legion Endor Base ) James Burns ( Jedi News ) Mark Newbold ( Fan...
Nov 09, 2017•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 190
Happy Halloween, Skywalkers!! What better way to celebrate than talking with two people from the Ben Cooper Co. who brought you years of joy as kids?? This episode features our amazing discussion with Ira Cooper, the nephew of Ben Cooper; and Frank Romano, costume artist for the Ben Cooper Co. for over 30 years. If you wore a Ben Cooper costume when you were a kid, this will be a very special episode for you. But even if you didn’t, it will be blast to hear about the first commercially available...
Oct 25, 2017•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 189
What better way to watch the first three episodes of Season 4’s Star Wars Rebels than at Lucasfilm?? Skywalkers Donald Wicks (Base Commander, Rebel Legion - Endor Base) and Joey Pittman (Disney Universe Podcast) did just that, and tell us all about the experience. We also recap Episodes 1 & 2 - the Heroes of Mandalore arc. From stand-out moments to horrifying revelations, we cover it all. Heroes of Mandalore Synopsis: Sabine leads a mission to free her father, but finds that the weapon she w...
Oct 19, 2017•57 min•Ep. 188
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is back from our Summer Hiatus! In this episode Richard, Sarah and Star Wars artist, Randy Martinez cover issue #15 - Star Duel! - where there are no pants in space. Title: "STAR DUEL" Release Date: May 23, 1978 Writer: Archie Goodwin Artwork: Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin Coloring: Janice Cohen Cover Art: Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin Synopsis: Crimson Jack's battlecruiser is fully operational and waiting for Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon to exact his re...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 15
Forces of Destiny writer Jennifer Muro joins us to discuss the new half hour Disney XD Special, and tease us with bits about the next one coming on October 29th. We also talk about the amazing Forces of Destiny adventure dolls, and how we would have played with them when we were kids. It’s a hoppin’ discussion, and hoojibs may pop in as we bounce around potential ideas for new episodes. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer has aired, tickets are on sale and LiningUp.net has a line in place for the f...
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 187
Sarah flew up to Seattle, WA to attend GeekGirlCon this past weekend with her Fangirls Going Rogue friends Tricia Barr and Teresa Delgado. She recaps her trip, the panels and the film shoot with the Star Wars documentary, Looking For Leia . What can Cons and Star Wars Celebrations learn from GeekGirlCon? Turns out, a lot! MINI-SERIES CONTINUED: Jocasta Drew (Drew Kaplan of StarWarsMaven.info ) and Nitzan Harel join us as we wrap up our breakdown of the Clone Wars Micro Series. Season 3 of this G...
Oct 05, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 186
Our podcast is 4 years old! To celebrate, we bring you aboard the Disney Wonder to discuss our Halloween on the High Seas podcast cruise with a dozen Skywalkers! During the cruise, we sat down to discuss the high points with Randy Crane ( Stories of the Magic ), Chickaphant and Chickaphant’s parents, Michelle and Michael, Lance and Debbie Dobersek, Dave Skale, Peter & Norma Heitman and a special guest that may or may not have had some behind-the-scenes info to dish. We asked YOU to share you...
Sep 27, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 185
This episode features Colin Cantwell , original designer and model maker on Star Wars 1975-1977! How did he come up with the X-Wing design? What did the original Millennium Falcon look like? Why is there a Death Star trench? He answers these questions, plus tells us about his time at NASA during the moon landings and so much more. In a word: Incredible. BB-8 On The Run is a beautifully illustrated book released by Disney-Lucasfilm Press on Force Friday. Written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by...
Sep 13, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 184
Force Friday II is upon us! We spent the midnight madness with James Burns ( JediNews ), Tricia Barr (FanGIRL Blog / Fangirls Going Rogue) and BJ Priester ( FanGIRL Blog / Hyperspace Theories ) and recorded our adventure as it happened, from Toys R Us to The World of Disney Store! (CAUTION: MAY CONTAIN PORGS) John Williams LIVE at the Hollywood Bowl! It just so happened that Force Friday II included a HUGE Skywalker Meet-up at the Hollywood Bowl, and John Williams conducted his own music from St...
Sep 07, 2017•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 183
Star Wars Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to a Galaxy Far Far Away blew us away with just how brilliant Star Wars in graphic form can be. So we invited Tim Leong , designer and author, on the show so he could tell us all about the making of this incredible book. And right after our discussion with Tim we’ll tell you how YOU could win a copy of this book courtesy of Chronicle Books! Joshua Shaffer , author of Discovering the Magic Kingdom: An Unofficial Disneyland Vacation Guide joins us to talk ab...
Aug 30, 2017•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 182
It’s time to put on your thinking caps: What do YOU want an Obi-Wan Kenobi stand-alone movie to be about? We asked several Skywalkers and invited Obi-Shawn (Shawn Crosby of Kryptonradio.com) to weigh in on the show. Star Wars Book Reviews! Jocasta Drew Kaplan (Star Wars Maven) and Nitzan Harel joins us to review 99 Stormtroopers Join the Empire and Star Wars Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to a Galaxy Far Far Away from Chronicle Books. Also on this episode: Things We Want To Share Skywalker Shout-...
Aug 24, 2017•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 181
We’re stepping back in time to talk PETE’S DRAGON (1977) with Anthony Fox (MousePire Podcast). Along the way we compare and contrast with 2016’s PETE’S DRAGON and marvel at what made it past the censors in the 1970’s. Several listeners wrote in with their comments and memories of the film. Fun Fact: Jim Dale (who plays Dr. Terminus) reads all the Harry Potter U.S. versions of the audio books and he is incredible. Lends new credibility to the Dr. Terminus of PETE’S DRAGON. If you’ve never seen it...
Aug 17, 2017•1 hr 21 min
James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Fred Flintstone, Spider-Man, Ratchet and hundreds more) is not talking to just himself today, he’s Skywalking through Neverland with us! JAT’s YouTube Channel has been blowing up the charts with awesome shows like Clone Wars Conversations , Ask JAT & JAT Vlog , and he’s here to tell us all about them. The amazing voice actor was feeling chatty so there may just be some exciting **EXCLUSIVE REVEALS**! **read in a deep, announcery voice** Disney’s ...
Aug 10, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 180
Mark Hamill gets an honorary street, Michael Kramer (The LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures composer) stops by to chat and we say a fond farewell to Imagineer Marty Sklar. Skywalker and photographer Brian Sims brings us exclusive audio and his first-hand account of Mark Hamill receiving his honorary street name in San Diego on “Mark Hamill Day” - July 30, 2017. Brian was able to ask Mark Hamill a question face-to-face! We are so excited to celebrate the release of Season 2 of LEGO Star War...
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 179
Star Wars Artist Tom Hodges ( HodgesArt ) joins us to discuss his Star Wars Land “Dream Park” concept that he illustrated for 2010’s Star Wars Celebration 5 and how that compares to the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ! We also talk more D23 Expo, including great coverage of the Animation and Live Action Panels as Tom is a HUGE Star Wars / Disney fan. He describes the Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet scene just beautifully. Russell Flores (author of Seen, Unseen Disneyland ) joins us at ...
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 178
D23 Expo 2017. We were there and we bring you personal experiences, Imagineer interviews and amazing sound bytes from panels and roundtables we recorded throughout the weekend, all on 6 hours sleep! Here is what to expect on this episode: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the Star Wars Hotel discussion with Donald Wicks (Rebel Legion, Endor Base), Roxanne Wicks, Shawn “Obi-Shawn” Crosby ( Krypton Radio ) and Anya Valdez (Rebel Legion, Sunrider Base). Michael Giacchino inducted into the Rebel Legion b...
Jul 20, 2017•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 177
Journey through Star Wars: Forces of Destiny with Johnamarie Macias ( The Wookiee Gunner / Rebels Chat / Galactic Fashion )! This is a comprehensive breakdown of these bite-sized morsels of Star Wars 2D animated goodness, from animation to story. Sabine and Leia, Ahsoka and Padme, Rey and BB-8, what’s not to love? Before we dive into these episodes, we play a few highlights from the Heroines of Star Wars panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando - the panel where Forces of Destiny was first introdu...
Jul 13, 2017•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 176
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures Season 2 is coming, and we are delighted to have special guests Bob Roth and Bill Motz , the creators of the show, for a really fun discussion. We’ll be talking about what’s to come in this second season which premieres July 31 on Disney XD. I don’t want to give anything away but it is a Hoojib-tastic conversation. The first episode of Season 2 for LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures aired 6/17/2017, so we review " Trouble on Tibalt" . What did you t...
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 175
MINI-SERIES CONTINUED - We discuss Genndy Tartakovsky’s STAR WARS: CLONE WARS micro-series as part of our lead-up to FORCES OF DESTINY. We are joined by our book reviewer, Jocasta Drew (Drew Kaplan of StarWarsMaven.info ) and Skywalker Nitzan Harel for a great discussion on Part 2 of this ground-breaking animated series. ( Part 1 can be found here ) Padme’s snow bunny outfit, Asajj Ventress’ death(??) and Mace Windu’s ability to wield the Force. Father’s Day garnered two exciting experiences we ...
Jun 29, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 174
CARS 3 rolled out on June 16th, 2017, so we called on the BIGGEST Cars fan we know - Teresa Delgado ( Disney Vault Talk / Fangirls Going Rogue )!! She also happens to be a latina from Texas, eerily similar to Cristela Alonzo (voice of Cruz Ramirez). So we have thoughts and feelings about the messages of this film. The Cars 3 coverage continues as we bring you amazing insight from the Cars 3 Press Conference Richard and Sarah attended in Anaheim last week. Teresa also joins us for this enlighteni...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 173
Here is the complete audio from CARS 3 Press Conference featuring the producer, director and cast. On June 10th, Walt Disney Studios and Pixar held the Global Press Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center. Featuring Owen Wilson (voice of “Lightning McQueen”), Armie Hammer (voice of “Jackson Storm”), Cristela Alonzo (voice of “Cruz Ramirez”), Kerry Washington (voice of “Natalie Certain”), CARS 3 Director Brian Fee, CARS 3 Producer Kevin Reher. The 2nd panel consisted of the Director and Produ...
Jun 19, 2017•47 min
In this episode we look at 1978’s Star Wars #14: THE SOUND OF ARMAGEDDON . Richard brings stories from his past with these comics, including a shoplifting story (*gasp*), Sarah is the newbie with thoughts on reading them for the first time. And Star Wars artist Randy Martinez brings his professional artists eye to these issues. Let’s check out this issue #14. Title: "THE SOUND OF ARMAGEDDON" Release Date: May 9, 1978 Writer: Archie Goodwin Consulting Editor: Jim Shooter Penciller: Carmine Infant...
Jun 14, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 14
It’s a Superhero Extravaganza! From WONDER WOMAN (2017) to Summer of Heroes at DCA, we’re hooked on a feeling. The new ride, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission: Breakout! just opened at Disney’s California Adventure, along with a whole slew of Avenger activities, food and shows. Naturally we had to check it out and report back. Anthony Fox ( MousePire Podcast ), Bekah Goodman (Bekah's Buttons ) and Josh Taylor ( Network 1901 ) joined in our discussion of all the new experiences. Here's a playlist ...
Jun 08, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 172
Dee Tails is a Creature Performer, actor and singer that has the good fortune of being in both THE FORCE AWAKENS and ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY. He shares anecdotes from the set, how he became a creature performer and his infectious personality. Our Things We Want To Share segment is full of Star Wars 40th Anniversary fun! We recap a screening and Director Q & A of 5-25-77 The Movie. The full Q & A with Director Patrick Read Johnson, actor Colleen Camp and more can be found here: https...
Jun 01, 2017•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 171
We are honored to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars with film producer Gary Kurtz - the man that produced some of the most influential films of all time including American Graffiti, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and The Dark Crystal . Mr. Kurtz shares stories from the set, as well as giving his own opinion on the new generation of Star Wars films under the Disney umbrella. This producer is still producing, and he shares with us some hints about his next 3 projects. (29:29) LiningU...
May 25, 2017•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 170
How would you like to spend a day on set of The Empire Strikes Back ? This week we get to live vicariously through Matthew Pak , who won a Bantha Tracks Contest and got to do just that! Reading lines with Carrie Fisher, lunch with Harrison Ford, an interview with producer Gary Kurtz. Matthew’s stories are unreal. Do you remember reading about this contest in the Official Star Wars Fan Club Magazine and Starlog Magazine? NEW MINI-SERIES - Genndy Tartakovsky’s STAR WARS: CLONE WARS micro-series. W...
May 17, 2017•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 169
May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Day - is now celebrated around the world! We check in with Disneyland Paris, Las Vegas and right here in Los Angeles for an interview-packed episode. Martin Keeler attended “Star Wars Soiree” at Disneyland Paris with DJ Elliot. This is the first after-hours, hard-ticketed event Disneyland Paris has ever done. Martin gives us the details and whether or not “Star Wars Soiree” will return next year. On May the 4th, we moderated a DK panel and signing for the Star...
May 10, 2017•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 168
Here is the complete audio from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 Press Conference featuring the producer, director and cast. On April 20th, Walt Disney Studios and Marvel held the Los Angeles Press Conference that featured Chris Pratt (Peter Quill), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Sylvester Stallone (Star-Hawk), Kurt Russell (Ego), Dave Bautista (Drax), Michael Rooker (Yondu), director James Gunn, overseer/producer Kevin Feige and several more. You will hear two panels, each containing six stars. Enjoy! Link...
May 06, 2017•1 hr 5 min
It’s a star-studded Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 episode! We’ll be reviewing the film and bringing you clips and commentary from the Los Angeles Press Conference that featured Chris Pratt (Peter Quill), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Sylvester Stallone (Star-Hawk), Kurt Russell (Ego), Dave Bautista (Drax), Michael Rooker (Yondu), director James Gunn, overseer/producer Kevin Feige and a few more from the cast. Joe Deckelmeier ( ScreenRant / That Hashtag Show ) joins in our discussion and provides major ...
May 03, 2017•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 167
