Best Part Of The Skywalking Network Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus: Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas panel at LA Comic Con 45:59

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Enjoy this recording of our LA Comic Con panel about Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas! This bonus episide is also available on YouTube with images from the slideshow including storyboard art and behind the scenes photos! Panel description: As we kick off spooky season, let’s celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline and the 30th anniver…

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489: HALLOWEEN Happy Hour with Holly Frey 1:22:33

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It’s a celebration of HALLOWEEN with Holly Frey (Full of Sith, Stuff You Missed in History Class, Criminalia podcasts)! She’s also an author, clothes designer, and lover of all things Halloween. We have a Halloween Happy Hour, of sorts - Richard, Sarah, and Holly share favorite Halloween childhood memories, first scary movie we saw, favorite Hallow…

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488: FRANKENSTEIN’s Lasting Legacy & Frightful Fun Facts! 1:09:35

7d ago1:09:35

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Universal Monster Movies still permeate our pop culture zeitgeist nearly 100 years after their creation. Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride, The Wolf Man, Dracula - each name conjures up monstrous black and white visions. So after a recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood where we got some face time with Frankenstein and The Bride, and walked on…

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56: Science of The Acolyte at Los Angeles Comic Con 51:00

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk about all things Acolyte at Los Angeles Comic Con! We headed to LA Comic Con and talked about The Acolyte! Ecologist Sawyer Markham weighed in on all the critters! Planetary scientist Michaela Leung tells us about Brendok, Khofar, and that unknown planet! Dr. Drea Letamendi delves into the psychology! An…

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487: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #50 "The Crimson Forever" 1:35:53

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Are you ready for a Super-Sized 50th COLLECTORS ISSUE with ALL of your favorite Star Wars characters?? This is it - “The Crimson Forever!” from 1981. Luke has come down with a deadly virus and it’s up to Leia, Lando and Chewbacca to save his life. If only they, like us, can keep track of two red jewels… Richard and Sarah break down this classic Mar…

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486: WITCHES - Lore, Myth & Pop Culture 1:14:51

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Witches have flown to the pinnacle of the pop culture zeitgeist, and we are here for it!! It’s the spooky season, AGATHA ALL ALONG is on Disney+, and the cackling coven is calling. Thanks to a suggestion from Skywalker Bryn McKinnon, we’re going to do a breakdown of these magical women. We’ll go over various myths, a brief history, and witch pop cu…

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55: Space Travel 46:10

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk space travel with a NASA project support specialist! At San Diego Comic-Con, James struck up a conversation with Johnathan Brendle at the NASA exhibit booth and he agreed to come on the podcast! We cover tons of space travel questions, including: What are hyperspace tunnels (purgill holes maybe?)? Do you…

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485: Here They Come...The Monkee Men! 1:08:54

1M ago1:08:54

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Hey Hey, it’s The Monkee Men! We are thrilled to speak with Ron McNeil who created this Monkees tribute band as well as Frankee Mendonca who perfectly embodies the role of Davy Jones. We just saw them in concert and it was like watching a lost episode of The Monkees TV show. Ron and Frankee give us a peek behind the curtain and tell us what it take…

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484: AGATHA ALL ALONG Breakdown 1:00:16

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The first Disney+ MCU spinoff - AGATHA ALL ALONG - is here! Richard and Sarah share a comprehensive breakdown of Episode 1 & 2 - our thoughts, musical cues, comic book origins, and all the overt connections to THE WIZARD OF OZ. We are in love with this show!! It is dense with detail, fantastic writing, and a mysterious, witchy tone. Which witch is …

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483: James Earl Jones Remembered 51:18

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This episode is dedicated to James Earl Jones - the man behind the booming voice of Darth Vader, a lion King, and so many more. In this episode, Richard and Sarah have gathered together obscure sound bytes, fun facts, and share YOUR favorite James Earl Jones quotes. We may even share some Top Ten Lists and Sesame Street moments. Let’s celebrate the…

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482: FREAKY FRIDAY vs. FREAKY FRIDAY! (1977 vs. 2003) 1:20:48

2M ago1:20:48

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It’s FREAKY FRIDAY 1977 vs. FREAKY FRIDAY 2003!! Seeing Jodie Foster & Lindsay Lohan introduce Jamie Lee Curtis at the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony this year, plus the title announcement for 2025’s FREAKIER FRIDAY, inspired a rewatch of these films. So why not do a podcast episode comparing them?? Courtney and Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse) …

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481: "A New Dawn" 10th Anniversary Celebration 56:12

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We celebrate the 10th anniversary of the novel, Star Wars: A New Dawn, by John Jackson Miller! Published on September 2, 2014, this book details the first meeting of Hera Syndulla and Kanan Jarrus which led to the series premiere of STAR WARS REBELS. A New Dawn marks the first novel published under the rebooted Star Wars canon - and all the previou…

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480: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #49 "The Last Jedi" 1:40:24

2M ago1:40:24

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Do you recall Prince Denid from THE LAST JEDI? Do you remember Luke’s red-bladed lightsaber, or his tryst with an Imperial captain? No? Then I’m wondering if you know THE LAST JEDI at all! In this episode we will breakdown Marvel Star Wars comic issue #49: "The Last Jedi" (1981)!! Mark Hamill even tweeted that this comic contains spoilers for the 2…

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54: Science of The Phantom Menace at the Fleet Science Center 52:10

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, we take the show on the road to the local science center's dome theater to talk about the science of Episode I. The panel includes neuroscientist Ashley Juavinett, cell biologist Claire Meaders, paleontologist Gabriel-Philip Santos, and engineer Mike Tolley. We chat midi-chlorians (of course) and whether they've…

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479: Mary Poppins & A Sherman Brothers Tribute 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

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This D23: Ultimate Fan Event 2024 celebrated The Sherman Brothers in a big way. They have contributed so much to Disney’s legacy, so we wanted to take this episode to pay our own special tribute to them. Walt Disney hired Richard and Robert Sherman in 1960 to be the Walt Disney Studios ONLY in-house composers, and they worked on such classics like …

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478: D23 2024 Recap, Part 2 1:33:08

3M ago1:33:08

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Welcome to Part 2 of our D23 discussion! After attending the entire weekend and all the big Disney Showcase panels, we sat down with Courtney & Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse) and Joey Pittman (Disney Universe Podcast) to record this roundtable into the wee hours of the morning. This Part 2 discussion includes: Disney Parks Showcase Deadpool cr…

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477: D23 2024 Recap, Part 1 1:30:59

3M ago1:30:59

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Is your head still swimming from all the D23 2024 news?? We will happily break it all down for you in 2 episodes! After attending the entire weekend and all the big Disney Showcase panels, we sat down with Courtney & Kelly Turckel (Neverland Clubhouse) and Joey Pittman (Disney Universe Podcast) to record this roundtable into the wee hours of the mo…

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476: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Breakdown 1:01:56

3M ago1:01:56

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LFG with Deadpool & Wolverine!! In this episode, we discuss the film that broke all R-rated box office records and made $444 billion in its opening weekend - DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. We’ll give our opinions, explain some cameos, and share sound bytes from Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman about their beloved characters. We also have some behind-the-scene…

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10 - Roll of the Resistance 1:42:11

3M ago1:42:11

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The Resilience Squadron Podcast - Episode 10 - Roll of the Resistance Resilience Squadron is a periodic podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. In this episode we’re joined by Lisa Belasco (ScavengerPrincess) to discuss major ch…

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475: THE ACOLYTE Series Breakdown with Mike Celestino 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

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Our ACOLYTE breakdown continues! THE ACOLYTE marks the 5th live-action Disney+ Star Wars series. We’ve seen the entire first season, so now it’s time to share our educated review. We invited Mike Celestino (Laughing Place/ Who’s the Bossk) to join us in sharing our favorite moments, surprises, and cameos. What is Qimir’s relationship with Darth Pla…

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53: Urban Ecology with Sawyeurism 40:24

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In this episode of Star Warsologies, we're joined by Sawyer Markham to talk about urban ecology! Known as @Sawyeurism online, our expert this month breaks down her love of delving into the science of Star Wars, just like hosts James and Melissa. Sawyer talks the effects of urbanization and climate change on reptiles and amphibians and also shares s…

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474: Behind-The-Scenes of THE ACOLYTE with Creature Performer Dee Tails 50:18

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Creature performer & actor Dee Tails (Rogue One, Solo, The Force Awakens) joins us to talk about his role as Senator Chuwant and shooting the finale for THE ACOLYTE! He upheld a J.J. Abrams tradition when playing this character - do you know what it is? You can meet Dee at our Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics panel at San Diego Comic-Con, and he wil…

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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

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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

4M 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

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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

5M 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

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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

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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

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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

6M 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

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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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

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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

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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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

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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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