Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Podcast

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.

Audio Only! 'Tis the season to look back. We ask some active fans to review the highs and lows of their fandom from 2013. We talk to Fangasm's Kristin Hackett, Disney enthusiasts Lauren Correia and Josh Kelley, Official FanGirl Tricia Barr, Robert Bapst from The Bald Solo Podcast and Shawn (ObiShawn) Crosby from the … Continue reading The post Episode 12 Audio Only: The Holiday Edition — 2013 and Beyond! appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Disney’s next big animated blockbuster, Frozen, is here! We discuss and review it with cosplayers Angi Viper and Shawn Bean. Is this just another Disney animated film? Spoiler — Nope! Disney breaks tradition with its storytelling in a whole new way. We talk Disney and Star Wars but here we … Continue reading The post Episode 11: Oh, The Weather Outside Is Frozen appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

R2-D2 Builder's Club member Victor Franco! He tells us about R2's red carpet strolls, his starring commercials and the way he came to the rescue at our wedding; also what he thinks about the recent news of J.J. Abrams using a fan-made R2-D2 from the R2 Builders Club. Star Wars Episode VII continues the … Continue reading The post Episode 10 Audio Only: R2 Builder Victor Franco, Long Beach Comic-Con & A Rapping C-3P0 appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious-ly good time with a double dose of Poppins when we review the upcoming Saving Mr. Banks and attend a screening of Mary Poppins at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. We catch up with super-fans Christina Groom and Anthony Hamedl. They take us through their runDisney experiences and reminisce about the … Continue reading The post Episode 9 Audio Only: Poppins, Proposals and Pryor appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Skywalking Through Neverland commemorates the 35th anniversary of the classic Star Wars Holiday Special. This was our introduction to Chewbacca's wife Malla; father, Itchy and son, Lumpy as well as an animated Boba Fett and a singing Princess Leia. Five superfans dissect, discuss and remember. A life-long dream realized — we meet … Continue reading The post Episode 8 Audio Only: Star Wars Holiday Special — A 35th Anniversary Tribute appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

We take you to Stan Lee's Comikaze and discuss Star Wars Episode 7: Coming To Your Galaxy.…at Christmas? Wait, what happened to opening in May like the previous six times? We weigh in with a discussion among Skywalking Through Neverland listeners and find "a different point of view". Did you … Continue reading The post Episode 7 Audio Only: FINALLY! Star Wars Ep. 7 Release Date! Plus Stan Lee's Comikaze appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Grab & Go: Trick or Treat, Skywalkers! We prefer treats, so we give you an episode full of Halloween stories, flashbacks and rituals. We also ask — What you were doing a year ago this week when you found out The Force became one with Disney? Our Guests: Robert Bapst … Continue reading The post Episode 6 Audio Only: Halloween Holiday Special! appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Grab & Go! If a female cosplayer wears a sexy costume, does that mean you can touch her and make lewd comments? Has geek bullying gone too far, like the incident at New York Comic Con 2013? We get together with male and female cosplayers, a slave Leia, a slave … Continue reading The post Episode 5 Audio Only: Cosplay =/= Consent appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Have you seen 'Escape From Tomorrow'? Find out what we thought in our review. 'Star Wars Origami' author Chris Alexander shows us how a piece of paper can be transformed into a Boba Fett helmet. What do you get when you cross Star Trek with Dora The Explorer? It's 'Grace From Outer … Continue reading The post Episode 4 Audio Only: Escape From Tomorrow, Star Wars Origami & Grace From Outer Space appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Quick Grab & Go! We talk to Tricia Barr, Fangirl and prolific blogger, about her panel at GeekGirlCon, Star Wars: Rebels and Potsie from Happy Days. We also take a look at what's happening this coming week In Star Wars/Disney History. Is R2-D2 a four letter word? Gilligan has the answer … Continue reading The post Episode 3 Audio Only: The Wonderful World of Tricia Barr appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Grab & Go! We have assembled a group of superhero fanboys and girls to discuss (and argue) how TV superheroes have evolved from The Adventures Of Superman in the 1950's all the way up to today with Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This discussion is part of our new stand-alone segment: Wookiees, Capes, Wings and Wands. Who's superhero … Continue reading The post Episode 2 Audio Only: Superhero TV appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.