Best Part Of The Skywalking Network Podcasts (2024)

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473: "More Movie Memories" with Craig Miller 1:06:55

6h ago1:06:55

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Craig Miller is back to tell us about his new book, More Movie Memories. Craig worked in publicity and marketing on Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, but in his new book he shares stories about working on films like Superman 2, Heavy Metal, The Muppets Take Manhattan, and The Hand. Did you know Craig was present at a taping of The Dick Van Dyk…

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472: Indiana Jones Location Tour with Justin Smith 1:07:11

2d ago1:07:11

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Celebrate Indiana Jones’ 125th birthday with an Indiana Jones location tour! Justin Smith (Downtown Toon Town) shares his experience on the Indiana Jones Fortune and Glory location tour - a bus tour that visited all the filming locations for the original Indiana Jones trilogy located in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as the Lucasfilm offices a…

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471: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Annual #2 with Special Guests 'This is Getting Graphic' 2:18:48

9d ago2:18:48

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Imagine an alternate universe where another set of podcasters were also breaking down classic comics. Well, that universe just collided with ours! Andrew Kilpatrick and Phil Oberholzer of the podcast THIS IS GETTING GRAPHIC join us to break down 1982’s Classic Marvel Star Wars Annual #2!! I don’t know when we’ve laughed so hard while doing a comics…

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52: Marine Biology 47:02

14d ago47:02

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, we're joined by Gabriel-Philip Santos to talk about marine biology! Star Warsologies dives deep into the marine biology of Star Wars. Think water planets like Mon Cala and Kamino. As Qui-Gon says, there's always a bigger fish! We answer such pressing questions as: Are those thicc thala-sirens evolutionarily viab…

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470: ILM Model Maker John Goodson, Part 2 1:02:01

18d ago1:02:01

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John Goodson, ILM model maker & digital artist, has worked on everything from Star Trek: First Contact to the Star Wars Disney+ series. He shares his stories and behind-the-scenes knowledge with us. We also debate how Star Trek communicators work and evolved! Films and models discussed in part 2: Star Trek: First Contact - Enterprise NCC-1701-E The…

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469: ILM Model Maker John Goodson, Part 1 52:26

30d ago52:26

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John Goodson, ILM model maker & digital artist, has worked on everything from the Star Wars Special Editions, Prequels & Disney+ series to Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Transformers, and more. His filmography is so vast that this discussion is only part 1! Look for part 2 out next week. Films and models discussed in part 1: What inspired John to b…

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468: "I'm George Lucas" with Patrick Cotnoir 1:01:12

1M ago1:01:12

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In this episode, we speak with Patrick Cotnoir, co-producer of the new documentary, "I'm George Lucas: A Connor Ratliff Story". This documents behind-the-scenes of the hilarious “The George Lucas Talk Show” which you can see live or on YouTube. Both the documentary and talk show pay tribute to George Lucas by answering this question: what would Geo…

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467: THE ACOLYTE Review and Breakdown 1:36:41

2M ago1:36:41

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THE ACOLYTE premiered on Disney+ on June 4! We review and break down the first two episodes of this mystery-thriller Star Wars series with Mike Celestino (Laughing Place / Who’s the Bossk Podcast). The series is set at the end of the High Republic era of Star Wars, and 100 years before THE PHANTOM MENACE. Mike brings his extensive knowledge of THE …

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466: Actor Chris Bartlett, Part 2: DROID WHISPERER, and Virtual Cantina Tour update 1:29:48

2M ago1:29:48

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Chris Bartlett, performance artist, actor, and droid whisperer, is back to discuss her MANY roles in the Star Wars Disney+ universe. What was it like working with Grogu and Werner Herzog? What does Ewan MacGregor do when he sees you fall down as a droid? Chris shares so many stories from the sets of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The …

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51: Car Culture in Star Wars 36:46

2M ago36:46

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, we're joined by the curator of the San Diego Automotive Museum and chat about ships, speeders, and other vehicles in Star Wars! What does the state of the Millennium Falcon say about Han Solo, especially since we know it was much nicer when Lando owned it? Why is it important that the Imperial and Rebel are so d…

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465: Actor Chris Bartlett, Part 1: BECOMING C-3PO 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

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Performance artist, actor, and droid whisperer Chris Bartlett has played over 20 characters in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, plus nearly 2 decades appearing live and onscreen as C-3PO. He joins us to discuss his acting career which took shape from his great work ethic and desire to please Star Wars fans. We talk ex…

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464: The FIRST Star Wars Expanded Universe Story - Marvel Comics 1:24:36

2M ago1:24:36

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Do you recall the first ever expanded Star Wars Universe story waaay back in 1977? Long before Thrawn, Mara Jade, and Exar Kun there was Crimson Jack, Serji-X, and Jaxxon in Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics! Cary Gordon (Metal Geeks Podcast / Comicpalooza Podcast Manager) join us to break down these four comic issues. We go over the story, reveal lo…

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Talking Apes 66: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Breakdown and Review 1:44:17

2M ago1:44:17

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BONUS EPISODE! “What a Wonderful Day!” Talking Ape hosts Richard Woloski and Kevin Toft break down the long-awaited KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. Former Talking Apes co-host Mark Oguschewitz (Underexposed Cinematic Treasures) joins in as we discuss the story, favorite moments, funniest moments, and easter eggs. How many easter eggs did you fin…

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463: THE BAD BATCH Series Finale Breakdown 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

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Another chapter has closed on a great Star Wars animated series - STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH. Richard and Sarah break down the series finale, “The Cavalry Has Arrived.” Was it everything we expected? Where do our favorite defective, yet EFFECTIVE, clones go from here. When will we see Omega again. Our discussion covers everything from emotional momen…

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462: Tales of the Empire Breakdown and Interviews 1:20:19

3M ago1:20:19

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Star Wars Month is HERE, and we are celebrating with a breakdown of the NEW Disney+ anthology series, TALES OF THE EMPIRE (airing May 4th). The six episodes feature two characters, Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee, following their journeys as they descend towards the dark side. Richard and Sarah analyze each episode, sharing music analysis, Easter …

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461: Warren Proulx - Trooper, Pirate, Jedi! 59:14

3M ago59:14

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Warren Proulx joins us this week to break down his roles and share behind the scenes stories on The Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka. We get into the weeds about working in the costumes and what happens when nature calls. There’s even a little about the upcoming show, Skeleton Crew. Come say hi to Warren at Scum & Villainy…

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460: Disney-Inspired Brushes with Greatness with Bambi Moé 1:18:15

3M ago1:18:15

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Bambi Moé, Former Vice President of Music for Walt Disney Television Animation, talks about her work at the Walt Disney Company and her amazing book, Part of the Magic: A Collection of Disney-Inspired Brushes with Greatness. She has worked with and met so many influential people and tells us some of those stories. You’ll hear about The Monkees, Rob…

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50: Environmental Apocalypse 41:15

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, we hear from an ornithologist about birds in Star Wars, along with invasive species and extinction events! Justin Hite joins us for this episode to chat about his career studying birds and the environmental chaos they put up with. We get into whether Rey was exposed to harmful chemicals during her years salvagin…

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459: Popcorn Buckets, Sippers and Sand Worms with Marcus Gonzalez (Ep 459) 1:05:30

3M ago1:05:30

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The Dune II Popcorn bucket made its mark on pop culture over the past month, from social media mayhem to an SNL sketch! We turned to one of its creators & former STN guest, Marcus Gonzalez (Zinc Group & former Walt Disney Co. CM), to talk about how theme park and movie theater collectibles have formed their own collecting subculture. From Disney Pa…

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458: Season of the Force Breakdown - Skywalking through Opening Day 1:03:23

3M ago1:03:23

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We break down Season of the Force so you know exactly what to expect, what to eat, what to see, and what to BUY at Disneyland, from April 5 through June 2, 2024!! Opening day was an absolute blast - we flew with purrgil, met Sabine Wren, and ate popcorn out of a Hutt’s mouth. We will also share with you Imagineer and Lucasfilm interviews from our v…

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457: Star Wars in Disney Parks - A History 1:16:21

4M ago1:16:21

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This episode features a history of Star Wars in the Disney Parks! As we lead up to Season of the Force 2024 at the Disneyland Resort, Richard and Sarah look back at 37 years of Star Wars/Disney Parks crossovers - including the Darth Vader ballet!! We share fun facts and stories about Galaxy’s Edge, Star Tours, the first Season of the Force, Star Wa…

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49: Empathy and Compassion 38:44

4M ago38:44

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, we learn the difference between empathy, compassion, and sympathy and how each is represented in Star Wars! Professor Maureen Day shares her insights with James and Melissa about virtue ethics and vices, and their roles in our galaxy and in Star Wars. Can we forgive the atrocities of Vader and Kylo Ren knowing t…

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456: The Bad Batch S3 Mid-Season Breakdown 1:36:00

4M ago1:36:00

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We break down THE BAD BATCH Season 3, Episodes 4-7 with James Floyd from Star Warsologies! This is the midpoint of season, so we discuss several theories, the music, and where we think this series will end up. Who are these Clone X’s?? Let's get to the bottom of Project Necromancer. There are also several references to films we know and love - Jura…

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455: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #48 - Sarah's Birthday Comic! "THE THIRD LAW" 1:36:38

4M ago1:36:38

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After 9 years we’ve done it! THIS is the Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics issue that coincides with Sarah’s birth in March 1981!! Issue #48 “THE THIRD LAW” is an appropriately Princess Leia-centric episode in which she faces off against Darth Vader, and the Star Wars universe was introduced to the Garden of Butterflies. We recommend watching the vid…

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454: Skywalking to HOTH with Mark Newbold 1:23:56

5M ago1:23:56

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Best way to consume this podcast: https://youtu.be/0wEf-vWejug Crawl out of that tauntaun, grab a cup of warm blue milk, and settle in for exciting stories about vacationing on the ice world of Hoth! On March 5, 1979, principal photography began in Finse, Norway for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Mark Newbold of Fantha Tracks visited these icy plains. He…

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453: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #47 "DROID WORLD" 1:23:11

5M ago1:23:11

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Are you ready to take a trip with us to Droid World? In the early days of Star Wars - 1981 - this comic book world was inhabited by colorful and vengeful warbots! Luke Skywalker, R2-D2 and C-3P0 go on an adventure and we are here for it! Richard and Sarah share their thoughts as they read through this classic Marvel comic. Do you remember reading i…

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452: The Bad Batch S3 Premiere Press Roundtable & Review 1:12:01

5M ago1:12:01

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Richard and Sarah review and breakdown the first three episodes of THE BAD BATCH season 3 which premiered on 2/21 on Disney+! We were also part of a Star Wars fan site roundtable hosted by Disney and Lucasfilm, which shed fantastic and relevant insight into The Bad Batch from the showrunners Brad Rau (executive producer) and Jennifer Corbett (head …

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48: Conflict Resolution in Star Wars 50:22

5M ago50:22

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, conflict resolution experts weigh in on the wars, negotiations, and other conflicts in Star Wars! Jen Reynolds and Noam Ebner authored the book "Star Wars and Conflict Resolution: There Are Alternatives To Fighting" and speak with us about the lessons we can learn from Padme, Obi-Wan, and other characters who fi…

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451: Butch Patrick is Skywalking Through Neverland! 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

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This is a discussion with Eddie Munster himself - Butch Patrick! Richard grew up watching Butch Patrick in just about everything from Shazam (1974), Lidsville (1971-72), The Phantom Tollbooth (1970), The Munsters (1964-66), and The Monkees 1967 Christmas episode. In that episode Butch plays Melvin Vandersnoot, a child of 10 going on 65 with no Chri…

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450: Disneyland vs. Universal Studios Hollywood! 1:52:43

5M ago1:52:43

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If you love theme parks, then you are going to love this episode! Courtney & Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse) join us to compare and contrast Disneyland Resort to Universal Studios Hollywood - ranking them in terms of price, experience, attractions, food, theming and more. Richard and Sarah conceived of this episode back in December, when our to…

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449: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #46 "DREADNAUGHT DEVOURER" 1:45:58

6M ago1:45:58

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What is the Genie from Aladdin doing in a Classic Marvel Star Wars comic? And why is it purple? Who is Cody Sunn-Childe? How does this comic relate to the Mortis Arc and World Between Worlds in Star Wars? Richard and Sarah answer all of these questions as they meticulously delve into Issue #46 "Dreadnaught Devourer" OR "The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Chil…

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448: Mike Matessino - Soundtrack Producer, Master Engineer & Audio Archaeologist 2:11:35

6M ago2:11:35

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Soundtrack lovers, this episode is for you!! Mike Matessino, film historian & soundtrack producer/mixer/engineer, joins us to discuss his fascinating career. For 30+ years, Mike has edited, mixed, restored, and master engineered expanded & deluxe edition soundtracks such as the Star Wars original trilogy (1997 Special Edition release), Star Trek: T…

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47: Anthropology in Alien Design 46:51

6M ago46:51

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, an anatomy professor weighs in on the importance of designing aliens that make sense! Dr. Elizabeth Rega is an anatomy professor who consults on movies and video games to help creators add an element of realism to their projects. She worked on Mulan, The Emperor's New Groove, and even the Madden series. Melissa …

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447: Mickey Mouse as Public Domain EXPLAINED by Law Professor B.J. Priester 1:43:34

6M ago1:43:34

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YouTube version: https://youtu.be/TSAdvCZ2mgw Law Professor B.J. Priester (FanGirl Blog) joins us to share the ins and outs of public domain and trademarks, especially as it applies to beloved characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse. It has been 95 years since the introduction of Disney’s iconic mice and Tigger, which means anyone can use these cha…

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446: Skywalking Through 2023 and Beyond! with Melissa Truth and Spencer Jawitz 2:10:40

6M ago2:10:40

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It’s our annual year-end wrap-up spectacular!! We take a look back at 2023 - the highs and lows, what may or may not have met our expectations, our personal goals, and so much more. And we invited some friends to join us - Melissa Miller from Star Warsologies (which can be found here on the Skywalking Network), and Spencer Jawitz from Virtual Canti…

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11: FasTEN Your Seat Belts, with science advisor Erin Macdonald 1:21:22

7M ago1:21:22

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It's the finale! Lisa and Melissa chat about the physics of the final franchise installment (for now). They're joined by Dr. Erin Macdonald, the science advisor for all the current Star Trek shows. Together, they answer important questions like, is a dam just a vertical road? Do bad guys make good shock absorbers in plummeting elevators? Just how m…

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10: F9: The Facts Saga, with Bobak Ferdowsi from NASA 59:28

7M ago59:28

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Faaaaaaaacts in Spaaaaaace! Melissa and Lisa welcome NASA JPL systems engineer Bobak Ferdowsi (aka the Mohawk Guy!) to chat about the pros and cons of launching a Pontiac Fiero into space. But that's not the only physics nonsense in this movie - there's also magnets, mines, and more! As Bobak eloquently states, the science of Fast & Furious movies …

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9: Hobbs & Shaw-ence, with experts in immunology and medical devices 1:13:24

7M ago1:13:24

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Does Brixton's heads-up display actually give him helpful information? Can you really hold a helicopter down with a tow truck? Our resident physicist Lisa weighs in on those questions and more. There's plenty of medical jargon in the spin-off movie Hobbs & Shaw, but it turns out the physics holds up for the most part! Melissa and Lisa also intervie…

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445: A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Pop Culture & History 1:24:23

7M ago1:24:23

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How much do you know about Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”? On this episode we share the novela’s 1843 origins, then fast forward through 180 years of incredible adaptations! THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, SCROOGED, MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL, SPIRITED, and so many more. What is the pop culture impact of “A Christmas Carol” and how has it affected …

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46: Science Advisors in Science Fiction LA Comic Con panel 52:01

7M ago52:01

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Melissa moderates this panel of scientists who consult on everything from books and video games to the MCU and Disney animation! Panelists include paleontologist Stuart Sumida (How To Train Your Dragon, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom), registered nurse Toby Wareham (9-1-1: Lone Star, How To Get Away With Murder), physicist Clifford Johnson (Avenger…

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Neverland Clubhouse #24: Life Day, Walt Disney Family Museum and Mouse-Con OH MY! 1:08:52

7M ago1:08:52

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Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take you on our weekend at Disneyland. We went to Disneyland on November 17th -19th and it was a weekend of Celebration. It was Life Day in Galaxy's Edge, the start of Christmas time in the parks and we celebrated Courtney's Birthday! We recap the experience, including Viva Navidad and the new Adventureland T…

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45: The Science of Ahsoka panel at LA Comic Con 1:05:41

7M ago1:05:41

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Melissa moderates this panel of Star Warsologies favorites! Sam Wynns and Gabe Santos share their critter knowledge when it comes to Loth cats and purgill! Lisa Will and Paul Wynns talk navigation from one galaxy to the next! And James brings us up to date with all the Star Wars lore sprinkled throughout the show. We had a great audience with tons …

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444: MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS TALES Breakdown with Teresa Delgado 1:39:32

8M ago1:39:32

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“Mickey’s Christmas Tales” is a NEW series of stop-motion animated shorts on Disney+. We are going to break down these ultra CUTE shorts, plus an amazing documentary “Christmas With Walt Disney”. Here to join us and add some great Disney historical perspective is our friend and podcaster Teresa Delgado! We pose many questions that we hope you can h…

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8: Shift+F8 of the Furious, with a computer scientist 54:25

8M ago54:25

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Melissa and Lisa talk about the (relatively) toned down physics nonsense in the 8th installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, Fate of the Furious. Lisa and Melissa are also joined by Bea Gandica, a computer scientist, to talk about all the hacking, ghost flights, and of course Cipher and the Gods Eye. Listen in to answers to important questions …

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STN 443: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #45 "DEATH PROBE" 1:15:20

8M ago1:15:20

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It’s Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics LIVE from Long Beach ComicCon! Richard and Sarah did a panel breaking down Issue #45 - DEATH PROBE. We had a large screen where the audience could see the panels, and we even did a Hostess/Marvel ad where we brought in a special guest. Luckily we recorded the entire panel on video, as well as our wrap-arounds fo…

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442: WISH Movie Breakdown & Review + Walt's Office Tour & Disney Animation Studios Press Day 1:23:05

8M ago1:23:05

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Time to break down Disney’s NEW animated film, celebrating 100 years of Animation - WISH! We also will share stories, pictures and videos from our WISH press day at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, CA, where we learned so much about the animation process, and visited Walt’s office!! There won’t be any spoilers for the film until we warn yo…

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7: Serious 7, with a psychologist 1:07:00

8M ago1:07:00

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Melissa and Lisa break down the physics nonsense in Furious 7. Can you jump between skyscrapers in a car? What happens when you drop cars out of an airplane with only a parachute? Clinical psychologist Dr. Drea Letamendi joins for a discussion about grief and forgiveness. How important is found family? Should Dom be in therapy? How does Brian's end…

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44: Paleontology 51:41

8M ago51:41

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James and Melissa chat about the megafauna of The Mandalorian with Dr. Stuart Sumida. Stuart is a paleontologist, a teacher, and a science consultant for movies, TV shows, and video games. He answers questions for us, including: Do mythosaurs use echolocation? How many Mandalorians would those raptor babies be able to eat in one sitting? Would ridi…

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441: THE MARVELS Breakdown with that Skrull - Paul Warren 1:55:14

8M ago1:55:14

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THE MARVELS is here, and we share our review and breakdown of the film with Skrull actor Paul Warren! Is Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel) the new “Nick Fury” of Marvel? What did we think of the more “out-there” scenes with show tunes and flerkittens? What crazy behind-the-scenes stories does Paul Warren share? Let’s go higher, further, faster together! Pa…

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440: 'Star Wars Holiday Special' Boba Fett Animator - John Celestri 1:27:17

9M ago1:27:17

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Who animated the iconic BOBA FETT in THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL? John Celestri! John joins us in a fascinating discussion on the inception and animation of “The Faithful Wookiee” animated short from The Star Wars Holiday Special. Since he was the senior animator at Nelvana Studios, John had his pick of characters from the special, so he took on …

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