Skywalking to John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl! We have a special treat for you. On September 3 we braved crowds, traffic and Hollywood to attend the ‘Maestro at the Movies’ - John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl.' It was the first of a 3 night engagement, and what an amazing event. Composer David Newman conducted the first half, and after the intermission John Williams took the stage. You’ll hear some clips from the concert, plus a recording of us and our Skywalkers reviewing the highpoints a...
Sep 07, 2021•18 min
School is now back in session… but where did you learn most of what you use on a daily basis, your valuable life lessons? If you’re like us you learned them from the Star Wars, Disney and Marvel films. So go grab your trapper keeper, your compass, and a #2 pencil, pull up a chair, and listen as we share our favorites. We also put this question out on social media, so there are plenty of amazing responses from our Skywalkers. In Things We Want To Share, we share the response to our ForceFest Zoom...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 340
Do you know what happened on this day in Star Wars history? On Aug. 25th 1977, Luke, Han, Leia and Chewbacca made the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. This issue features one of the first in-depth interviews with George Lucas, and we share all the good parts! Lucas speaks about the struggles of getting Star Wars off the ground, storylines he wants to revisit in future films (this is the first time he mentions Vader getting burnt up in the volcanic pit), he also talks about how he would be so hap...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 339
Star Wars animation writer Steven Melching joins us to share stories of writing on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: Resistance ! Over an hour of great insight into TV writing, because his filmography includes Batman, Transformers, He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, RoboCop , and Marvel franchises. Steven gives us behind-the-scenes stories about some of the fan-favorite Star Wars episodes, like “Twilight of the Apprentice,” “Rookies,” and the emotional ...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 338
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 34 "Saber Clash!" (December 1979) continues the story of our heroes vs. Baron Tagge. Today’s issue features situations reminiscent of a big plot point that we see in The Last Jedi and a Lightsaber battle that will come around in Attack of the Clones . Plus, we now know where J.J. Abrams got the name - The Force Awakens . Richard and Sarah discuss this comic, the artwork and writing, and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now i...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - where we discuss Jungle Cruise! The film, the Disneyland attraction changes and the D23 Fan event at the El Capitan Theater! 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 welcome Special Guest Co-host Sarah Woloski of Skywalking through Neverland and Totally ...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 10
August 3rd 1977: Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO put their footprints in cement in the “The Forecourt of the Stars” at the Mann’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. To help celebrate the 44th anniversary of this event, Alan Sanborn shares his experience from that day. Welcome to our new segment - Today in Star Wars History ! Beyond this day, we share historical fun facts about “The Forecourt of the Stars” dating all the way back to 1927 when Sid Grauman owned this famous theater. We would like to d...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 337
Hello, friends! This month, we’re gabbing about THEME PARKS, a subject Sarah and Bryn have a lot of experience with. Question 1: What was your favorite Theme Park experience as a kid, teen and adult? Kid Not Afraid: Bryn begins with the tale of the time her former fighter pilot father took her on her first upside-down roller coaster, the Corkscrew at Knott’s Berry Farm in ‘80s Buena Park, California. Risk-taker: Sarah’s also got a roller coaster memory for us: When it came to amusement park time...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 6
Composer, pianist and good friend Tom Ameen joins us to share his latest Disney-inspired relaxation album, Magical Meditations . It features tracks like I See The Light, it’s a small world, Circle of Life - all reimagined at slower tempos perfect for naptime. Then Richard and Sarah share a spoiler-free review of JUNGLE CRUISE. Did it live up to the hype? Was it worth the wait? Would we watch this, The African Queen or The Country Bears ? And most importantly, we want to know what you thought of ...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 336
This episode is all about Max’s bromance with Boba Fett. Max is one of the first fans to make a complete Fett costume with all the bells, whistles, and silly string. If you've attended sci-fi conventions in the 80's and special Star Wars events, then chances are you've had a run-in with Max! Max shares some of his greatest experiences including the time he and Kevin hung out in costume with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin from Lord of the Rings at the opening of Attack of the Clones in Hollywood. Thr...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 9
Skywalking through LOKI -- Season One! Richard and Sarah go deep into this Marvel Disney+ series - we talk characters, soundtrack and share press tidbits from Kate Herron (director) and Natalie Holt (composer). We also share some thoughtful comments from Loki himself, Tom Hiddleston. In Shout-Outs, it’s all about you as we share your thoughts on LOKI. The series picks up right after a moment we see in Avengers: Endgame. The Avengers have traveled through time to pick up various Infinity Stones, ...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 335
In this King-Size episode, we dive into Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics King-Size Annual #1! (December 1979) This one-shot story is double the size of a regular issue, and is split into two parts: "The Long Hunt" and "A Dual of Eagles". We will be talking about both with our special guest, Chris Alexander (Star Wars Origami author). Richard, Sarah and Chris discuss this comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). Plus, w...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 39 min
Everything you need to know BEFORE you see Marvel’s BLACK WIDOW! Get maximum enjoyment out of the film with this handy Black Widow Primer. Even if you're well-versed in the MCU, you will benefit from the discussion in the first half of this episode. Then we give you a big Spoiler Warning, and get into the nitty-gritty details of BLACK WIDOW in the back half of the show. What was awesome, what was great, what could have been better. How does this rank in our MCU films so far, and where will this ...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 334
Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Disneyland is a whole new world without Masks and the COVID protocols scaled way back. 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 Adventureland where they take you through the changes of COVID protocols and what it was like to be at DIsneyland wit...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 9
What’s it like to fangirl over Star Wars with Ming-Na Wen (Fennec Shand, Mulan, Agent May)?? Sarah and Richard share all the details about Star Wars: The Bad Batch MidSeason Roundtable they attended on June 22nd. We spoke with head writer Jennifer Corbett, director Brad Rau and the incomparable Ming-Na Wen. It was amazing and we learned some great tidbits about this Disney+ series which we’ll share here with you. Then head over to my articles on these Roundtables to learn more ! And now… we have...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 333
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 32 "The Jawa Express" (November 1979) builds upon the nostalgia factor of Issue 31 with its Tatooine location. Only this time, Luke, Han, Chewie and the droids are stuck out in the Dune Sea. While trying to hide from the Empire and fix their overheating landspeeder, they run into Jawas and a strange object that looks like a moisture vaporator. This issue is all action! Richard and Sarah discuss this comic and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or p...
Jun 24, 2021•58 min
Avenger’s Campus vs. Galaxy’s Edge! Now that Avenger’s Campus has opened at DCA in California, we now have 2 fun franchise “lands” to explore at the Disneyland Resort. Richard and I visited this Marvel-themed land on Opening Day, June 4, so now it’s time to compare and contrast all aspects of Avenger’s Campus to Galaxy's Edge. We’ll break down the immersive atmosphere, merchandise, attractions, food and drinks, character interaction, land layout, opening day accessibility, and overall story. Wha...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 332
If Adventure has a name it must be Indiana Jones! When talking about the most influential films of the last 50 years, you’ll always hear the name Raiders of the lost Ark, and there’s a good reason - from beginning to end it is just a fun filled roller coaster ride with great characters, great action pieces and fly eating Nazis. Ed Dolista from the IndyCast joins us in a Raiders of the Lost Ark 40th anniversary celebration! We reflect on our first viewing, favorite moments, its legacy and the upc...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 331
Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - the episode where we discuss both of our trips to DIsneyland, opening day and May 15th. It has never felt so good to be home sweet home. 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 Adventureland where they take you through their first 2 days back t...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 8
Bryn suggested this month’s topic topic topic because Tinker Bell in specific and fairies in genera l are very interesting to her, and Sarah (aka Jedi Tink , for fairy’s sake) agreed! So come fly by us this month as we talk Tink and fangirl about fairies! Question 1: What are the different versions of Tinker Bell and how have they affected us (if at all)? Original Tink from Peter Pan novel (1911) Bryn loves this book and highly recommends it because it is so well written and heartbreaking in man...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 5
Celebrate Star Wars (1977) and The Phantom Menace (1999) opening anniversaries - hear some great stories from these 2 releases. We also compare and contrast the movie marketing, critic reviews and general zeitgeist surrounding each film. The juxtaposition is fascinating! Richard and I share our stories, but we also asked you to write in your stories on our Facebook Post. With 60+ comments, we tried to share as many as we could. Here is a sample: We went to see Star Wars in ‘77 and we sat in the ...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 330
Let’s get Positively Disney with author Kimberley Bouchard! Star Wars and Disney have enlightened people’s lives. It’s given them direction, a creative outlet, and a way to make lots of friends. Kimberley’s ongoing book series, Positively Disney , is an inspiring and uplifting collection of these heartfelt stories. She is also host of the ‘Positively Disney’ podcast! Needless to say, Kimberley has a LOT in common with hosts Richard and Sarah, and our discussion is much more than an interview. Di...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 329
Hey Hey Skywalkers, in lieu of an episode of Skywalking through Neverland this week, we want to play you the audio from our most recent video, Galaxy’s Edge Over Quarantine! We had so much content from our trip to Disneyland, that we wanted to take the time to craft and share a very special video. Just like us, the citizens of Black Spire Outpost here in Batuu West have been in quarantine. What did they do with their time? Did Oga still require payments and kick-backs? What are their safety prec...
May 13, 2021•14 min
In honor of the Disneyland Resort reopening after over a year of being shut down, Max and Kevin talk about things Max built for the Disney parks. From Disney MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios) to Disneyland, and Disney's California Adventure, Max discusses how he helped create some amazing Disney magic! Max had a hand in recreating iconic props for the Great Movie Ride at Disney-MGM Studios Props such as Glinda the Good Witch's wand and the specific jewel patterns on each side of the s...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 8
Not only did a NEW Star Wars Disney+ show “The Bad Batch” premiere, but we also attended the Grand Reopening of Disneyland after a 412-day closure! Also on this episode - Melissa Miller and James Floyd join us to share a NEW podcast debuting on the Skywalking Network: Star Warsologies . The Bad Batch “Aftermath” Did you watch this 70-minute premiere episode? Good, because we talk spoilers! Richard and I share our thoughts on the pacing, animation and new character Omega. Also, where is this seri...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 328
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier , the 2nd Disney+ Original Marvel series, just wrapped up on April 23. Was this on par with WandaVision? Did it exceed expectations? What about the message? Joining us to debrief the series as a whole is our friend Mike Celestino from LaughingPlace.com and the host of Who’s the Bossk podcast. We talk about impactful moments, favorite characters and how Zemo can bust a move. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is yet another great Marvel series. The Skywalking Netw...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 327
Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - the episode where we breakdown all of the news surrounding Disneyland's reopening on April 30th. 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 Tomorrowland to discuss the headlines of the month. We discuss: Disneyland tickets and reservations are ava...
Apr 28, 2021•45 min•Ep. 7
Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 31 "Return To Tatooine" (October 1979) is a treasure trove of nostalgia - from famous Tatooine locations to classic creatures, Kenner toys to old friends. What a FUN classic comic!! 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 plenty of these, especially as they relate to classic Kenner toys like the Patrol Dewback and the Imperial Troop Transp...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Since Avengers Campus opens for new recruits on June 4, 2021, we thought this was a great time to Assemble all our knowledge and get hyped for this new land at DCA! First we travel back to D23 Expo 2019 where we gleaned some great bits of info about Avengers Campus from Imagineer John Mauro and the Disney Parks Panel. Then we update you with the most recent info we’ve learned in the last week. Get ready for an E-ticket attraction (WEB-Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure), food (Pym’s Test Kitchen),...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 326
Today’s episode Sesame Street is brought to you by the number 4 and the letter T ...wait, nope. This is Totally Tell Me Everything and we’re talking about tea. The kind you drink, silly. We couldn’t record a show about tea without having some of it while we talked. right? What were we drinking? Sarah made herself a glass of iced green tea with honey, and Bryn had hot peach tisane . Question 1: What is it about tea that you are into? Bryn starts us off by talking about the appeal of the ritual of...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 4
