Jim Henshaw, voice of Wicket the Ewok ( Ewoks TV Series) and Tenderheart Bear ( The Care Bears ), joins Richard and Sarah to discuss his career not only as a voice actor, but a writer for series like Top Cops , Friday the 13th and BeastMaster . The discussion even ventures into this cancel culture we’ve been experiencing due to social media. As someone who works in the entertainment industry, Jim has a unique perspective. Who knew this discussion would get so serious?? Disney+ released both seas...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 325
Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - the episode where we compare and contrast two theme park events: A Taste of Universal and A Touch of Disney! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. How To Listen on the Go: Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS If you e...
Apr 03, 2021•56 min•Ep. 6
Be prepared to crave the famous Monte Cristo sandwich as we whirl you away to A Touch of Disney! We also cover the new Bad Batch final trailer, Kenobi casting news and Downtown Disney’s Eggstravaganza 2021. On March 25, Richard and Sarah attended “A Touch of Disney” - a limited time ticketed experience where we could eat ourselves silly and just soak in Disney’s California Adventure. Almost all of DCA was open to walk throughs, restaurants, character interactions and Photopass picture spots. It ...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 324
In Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 30 "A Princess Alone" (September 1979), Princess Leia travels to an Imperial factory to spread the message of hope to its servants. She is confronted by Baron Tagge, but also encounters a little girl in a surprisingly touching interaction. Richard and Sarah discuss this comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). There are foreshadowing moments to Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Pul...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This whole show is devoted to your questions! Richard and Sarah have been podcasting for almost 8 years, and in that time we’ve gained new listeners and shared many, many stories. So now it’s time to turn the show over to you and your questions. Thanks to the Skywalkers in our Facebook Group, we had many questions to choose from. Perhaps you haven’t heard how we met. Or how we work and live together so well (or not!). This is your chance to find out more about us. Here are some of the questions ...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 323
Do you love collecting? Do you love music? Do you love ewoks? This episode has all three! First, we learn about CollectorZown , a very special company founded by Marcos Matijevic that specializes in high-end collectibles, one-on-one service and a welcoming Facebook Group like ours. Marcos shares all the details, and then donates three amazing high-end collectible items for a brand new giveaway for all of you Skywalkers! Listen and check this post to enter . Next, we welcome back Din of the band ...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 322
Kevin and Max go through the name choices for Max’s character on Star Trek: The Next Generation . Thanks to all the listeners who submitted your very off-kilter and very funny names. The choice will be revealed in this episode. Then Max and Kevin talk about Max’s work as an engineering cadet for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country . This time he has a character name, Dax. Max shares stories of costume fittings, and lots of the making of this sixth film in the original Star Trek series. How ma...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 7
Welcome back to Westview and WandaVision ! This first Disney+ Original Marvel series is a mystery/romance that kept fans guessing for nine weeks on the fate of Wanda Maximoff and Vision. So now it’s time to debrief and decompress with our friends Tricia Barr and BJ Priester , both founders of FangirlBlog and Hyperspace Theories , to analyze the storytelling and world-building of this marvelous show. We also discuss how risky WandaVision was for Marvel, film score and music analysis and our overa...
Mar 11, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 321
Welcome back, friends. It’s Sarah’s birth month, so she got to choose our topic: BOOKS! It’s a good one! Question 1: Name 3 books throughout your life that have shaped who you are today? Birthday Sarah starts us off. SARAH’S FIRST BOOK: Grimm’s Fairy Tales , the really old, darker, less happily-ever-after versions of so many stories we know and love. Did we say darker? How about WAY darker? Like, Snow White has a lot of hearts being cut out of animals. Some stories have people gouging out eyes. ...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 46 min
It’s a Podcast Party with Corey Dee Williams and Stephen Costantino as they reminisce about their time playing Jabba’s henchmen in Return of the Jedi! Corey played Klaatu and also doubled for his dad Billy Dee as Lando Calrissian. Stephen played a Gamorrean Guard - both had a blast during the filming of the Sail Barge Battle back in 1982. So many great stories, they even share tales that the other didn’t know! Corey and Stephen are musicians, and they are working on a project called 3-Dee Nucleu...
Mar 04, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 320
Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - this is the one where we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First the Sisters take you to Adventureland where they discuss The opening of the Star Wars Trading Post Our visit to Downtown Disney WandaVisi...
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 5
You had such a great response to last week's episode on The Muppet Show , that we decided to extend the Muppet celebration. Yeeeeaaaaaaaaayyy!! Richard dug deep and found clips of the Muppets and Jim Henson as guests on other shows like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson , Jimmy Kimmel Live, Joan Rivers Show , Arsenio Hall and lots more. We have to warn you, some topics and language are more risque than we’ve had on the show before. These are late night talk shows! After one week, we've binged ...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 319
Skywalking through The Muppet Show ! February 19th marks the first time all five seasons of The Muppet Show (1976-1981) will be available in your homes - streaming on Disney+. With that in mind, Mark Oguschewitz - the biggest Muppet fan we know - joins Richard and Sarah for a 2+ hour celebration of Muppets. First, Richard gives us a mini-Muppet Primer - history of how the Muppets evolved and became the Muppet Show. Then we share our favorite Muppet Show moments, favorite and least favorite Muppe...
Feb 18, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 318
In this episode, we pay tribute to Max’s friend Richard Arnold who was a research consultant on Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), and held the title of "Star Trek Archivist." It was Mr. Arnold who encouraged Max to try out for the show as a background extra. And later he moved onto making physical props for the show Max talks about his time as a crew member of the USS Enterprise on Star Trek TNG and how he had to take on the task of hiding the fact that he was a fan of the series. Max shares...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 6
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #29 “Dark Encounter!" features cyborg bounty-hunter Valance confronting none other than Darth Vader himself! Richard and Sarah discuss this comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). We also admire the heck out of the artwork. Check out our new Twitch channel to see it as we talk about each page. Watch the Unedited Episode and See the Comic Book Pages on our NEW Twitch Channel! "https://w...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In episode 2 of Totally Tell Me Everything -- a monthly podcast hosted by podcasters and friends, Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon -- we tackle the topic of Space! As always, we’ve got three questions to ask and answer about this episode’s topic, so let’s get to it, shall we? Question 1: What is it about space and how did your interest in space begin? Bryn kicks off the conversation (and reveals just how old she really is) with the Space Shuttle program and then quickly diverts us to a downer st...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 2
Self-Publishing - what does it take to publish your own book and take your fandom to a whole new level? Our friend Russ Flores (author, Seen, Unseen Disneyland ) and Lynn Barron (author, Cleaning The Kingdom /The Sweep Spot Podcast) have both published multiple Disney books about their passions, and we discuss their publishing journey. They have some great advice for all of us! Also on this episode: Skywalking Force Appreciation This Day in Star Wars History 2/1 - 2/8. This is a little preview o...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 317
Joey Pittman ( Disney Universe Podcast ) joins Richard and Sarah to discuss his whirlwind tour through Walt Disney World and Galaxy’s Edge. What safety measures are still in place? How are the crowds? Just how many Californians were there?? And most importantly - how many Skywalker meet-ups did he have?? Also on this episode: Jungle Cruise is getting a makeover and a new storyline! Let’s discuss. New Star Wars droid stamps are coming to the U.S. in the spring! NEW Skywalking Network Podcast! Tot...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 316
Happy New Year !!!!! Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. First the Sisters take you to Tomorrowland where they discuss The Loss of the Annual Passport program The addition of Star Wars Trading Post in a new location The Return of a fan favorite show to Walt Disney Wor...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 4
Artist and illustrator Greg Hildebrandt, of Brothers Hildebrandt fame, sits down with us to discuss the famous Star Wars poster, his artistic inspirations and so much more. There is no other image that brings you back to the classic days of Star Wars than the legendary poster of Luke holding his Lightsaber above his head, Princess Leia with her blaster at the ready, and the LOOMING ominous helmet of Darth Vader floating in the background. This poster was illustrated by brothers, Tim and Greg Hil...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 315
Welcome to the very first episode of Totally Tell Me Everything, a monthly podcast hosted by podcasters and friends, Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon. Since this is our first episode, we start with a little info about who we are, how we met (thanks to our other podcasts, Skywalking Through Neverland and Window to the Magic ), what we’re into (we share a lot of fandoms and also have many that diverge), and what you can expect from our show (one fun topic, three burning questions, lots of fun conv...
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 1
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #28 “Whatever Happened to Jabba The Hut?" brings back Jabba in comics!!! But is this really Jabba?? Richard and Sarah discuss the comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic things that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). We also share a history of Jabba the Hut/Jabba the Hutt/Mosep Binneed which you can also read right here. Show Notes: Title: "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO JABBA THE HUT" Release Date: July 24, 1979 Writer: Archie Goodwin Artwork: Carmin...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Star Wars: The High Republic is here! Mike Celestino ( Laughing Place / Who’s The Bossk Podcast) and Drew Kaplan ( Star Wars Maven ) join Sarah and Richard on a spoiler-free discussion of the first three High Republic novels. They also share highs, lows and personal highlights of 2020. GOODBYE 2020 and welcome 2021! Keep reading below to learn more about The High Republic . Star Wars: The High Republic The High Republic is a collection of interconnected stories for adults, teens and kids from a ...
Jan 07, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 314
In this 5th episode, Max takes us to the beginning of his career working in the special effects industry. He starts by teaching a lesson that will apply in the effects and every industry. Then he and co-host Kevin Toft talk about working on a special project for the show 'V'. Max continues by sharing stories of working practical effects on national commercials. He wraps up by remembering stories from the B-rated film, The Stuff . Join the Max EFX Facebook Group! Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google...
Jan 01, 2021•47 min•Ep. 5
Time for an early Christmas present - a discussion with A Toy Store Near You creator, Brian Volk-Weiss! Brian has been involved in the creation of so many series we love, including The Toys That Made Us and The Holiday Movies that Made U s on Netflix and the upcoming Behind The Attraction on Disney+. We have an in-depth behind-the-scenes discussion on A Toy Store Near You , which is a series born from the pandemic that highlights small business owners of amazing toy stores around the world. The ...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 313
Do you remember Mickey's Nutcracker? This was a live stage show that played during the Christmas season at the Fantasyland theater stage between 1991 and 1992, and also aired on the Disney Channel at the same time. In this retelling of the "Nutcracker" Minnie throws a Christmas party in which she receives a magical nutcracker that resembles Mickey Mouse. When the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve the Nutcracker comes alive and takes Minnie on a journey to Candyland. This colorful show incl...
Dec 23, 2020•59 min•Ep. 3
12/10/20 - Disney Investor Day will be a day long remembered. Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar and Walt Disney Studios revealed film and TV plans for the next 3+ years, including 10 Star Wars series and 10 Marvel series and so much more. Because our brains couldn’t contain all of that information at once, we recorded a livestream that night with 30+ Skywalkers, going over our favorite announcements - Star Wars: Andor, Ms. Marvel, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rogue Squadron and so much more. Join in the fun a...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 312
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #27 “Return of the Hunter!” is perhaps the BEST issue so far in this comic series!! Bounty hunter Valance appears, bringing with him all the melodramatic feels of his half human, half cyborg self. We were blown away by the resonating themes and action as Valance confronts Luke, goding him on with insulting name in the galaxy, "droid lover!" Luke and Threepio have some great buddy moments together too, and the three characters are pitted against each other in a fin...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min
We celebrate Dave Prowse, the man behind the Darth Vader mask; and share our thoughts and your comments on The Mandalorian S2 - Chapter 13 “The Jedi”. SPOILERS AHEAD. On 11/29 the world received the sad news that David Prowse had passed away at the age of 85. Not only was he the onscreen Darth Vader in the Original Trilogy, he has had an incredible career beginning in 1962. We share a summary of his career including film highlights. Then it’s time to talk AHSOKA and the amazingness that is The M...
Dec 03, 2020•56 min•Ep. 311
Max and Kevin talk to the Trimble family. John and Bjo (short for Betty Jo), and their daughter Lora share rare stories about the grassroots campaign to bring Star Trek back to the television airwaves in 1967. Gene Roddenberry even used them as a fan sounding board. They also share stories of Filmcon and Equicon conventions which they started in 1971. The Trimbles reminisce about early convention days, running around the show floor, and being on the original Enterprise set. The Trimble family wa...
Dec 02, 2020•51 min•Ep. 4
