Skywalking Through Neverland

Before D23: The Ultimate Fan Experience hits, we wanted to share our experiences at Rebel Scum Con 2026 in Frisco, TX! James Gildersleeve (Skywalking Force) joins us as we go through each day of the convention. The panels we attended, the swag we bought, and the people we met - such a wonderful 3rd year of this little Star Wars convention that could. We also go over the PACKED Force Feud Game Show that Richard and Sarah hosted with content creators. We can't wait to do it all again next year. Some topics discussed: Denise Gough (Dedra Meero) panel Bryce Dallas Howard panel Sequel Trilogy Appreciation Panel hosted by The Force of Others Podcast Meeting Ewok Adventure actress Aubree Miller (Cindel Towani) for the first time Star Wars magnets and stickers Boonta Eve Texas hosted by the Virtual Cantina Network Autographs: Bonnie Piesse, Dennis Haysbert, Aubree Miller Join us live on YouTube every Monday at 6pm PT and share your thoughts, stories, and adventures.  Another w...

This week we’re bringing you the first round of actor interviews we recorded at Rebel Scum Con 2026: The Mandalorian and Grogu stars Lateef Crowder (Din Djarin stunt performer), Matt Willig (Hogsbreth), and Jonny Coyne (Lord Janu) ! Lateef Crowder takes us beneath the beskar to the Mandalorian’s action scenes. He reveals that he sweated through two suits a day while filming The Mandalorian and Grogu , takes us inside the film’s incredible ice-base battle, and recalls fighting Giancarlo Esposito during the unforgettable Darksaber duel in The Mandalorian S2. “Giancarlo does not play!” Next, Jonny Coyne reveals how his own name inspired the Imperial warlord Janu Coin. He recalls running up the Razor Crest ramp, filming with old-school practical effects, and shares Lord Janu’s secret to surviving when so many other Star Wars villains have fallen: “You just become a rat!” Finally, Matthew Willig discusses becoming Hogsbreth, Lord Janu’s towering Iktotchi enforcer. He is an intimi...

San Diego Comic-Con was a blast! During the event, we spoke with an incredible lineup of composers about the music of AHSOKA S1 & S2, the upcoming VISIONQUEST, SUPERGIRL, BRIDGERTON, and SPIDER-NOIR. Our guests include Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner , who discuss Thrawn’s theme, Ahsoka’s theme, and offer a few AHSOKA Season 2 nuggets.   Then we attended the 12th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero panel, moderated by Michael Giacchino , and were able to speak with all four of the following composers in a press roundtable after the panel. Mick Giacchino previews the “playful, quirky, and wacky” score for Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series VISIONQUEST. Claudia Sarne takes us behind the music and drama of SUPERGIRL. Then Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons discuss two vastly different scores: BRIDGERTON and SPIDER-NOIR. Did they score Spider-Noir in black and white? Let’s find out! We’re also heading to Rebel Scum Con in Frisco, TX! Join us Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 p....

Our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 adventure was packed with Star Wars trivia, fashion, science, and plenty of Schwartz! We hosted a high-energy Star Wars Trivia Party for more than 100 fans, followed by an autograph session and Pop-Up Trivia event celebrating our upcoming book, So You Think You Know Star Wars: 50 Years of Trivia & Fun Facts . The response was incredible—the line grew so large that volunteers and security were called in to help manage the crowd! We also share highlights from: The Spaceballs: The New One panel : Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Kevin Smith The DC-themed Her Universe Fashion Show hosted by Ashley Eckstein and Michael James Scott Mission Control’s interactive STEAM activities , co-hosted by our very own Star Warsologies An amazing handmade gift from Jeff Caffrey ( Virtual Cantina Network ) A huge thank-you to James, Julie, Bryn, Nick, Dani, and everyone who helped make our SDCC events such a success! Coming...

This episode is a potpourri of things we want to share, as we recount the hilariously unpredictable Rise of Skywalker Celebrity Live Read and review Disney’s live-action Moana , with some trivia thrown in for fun! The George Lucas Talk Show returned to Dynasty Typewriter on July 11 to stage a live reading of the original Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film. The production featured an incredible cast of comedians and actors putting their own spin on Rey, Finn, Poe, Kylo Ren, Emperor Palpatine, and more. The all-star cast included Taran Killam ( Saturday Night Live, Single Parents ), Lou Wilson ( Dimension 20, Jimmy Kimmel Live! ), Vic Michaelis ( Very Important People, PONIES ), Patton Oswalt ( Ratatouille, The Goldbergs ), Cobie Smulders ( How I Met Your Mother, The Avengers ), Paul F. Tompkins ( BoJack Horseman, Mr. Show ), Missi Pyle ( Galaxy Quest, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ), and surprise guest Rich Sommer ( Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada ) as Force ghost Luke Skywal...

Convention season is about to jump into lightspeed, and we're getting ready for one of the busiest times of the year! Joining us is our friend Spencer Jawitz from the Virtual Cantina Network to talk about everything that goes into making fan conventions unforgettable. Ever wonder what it takes to book celebrity guests or organize a successful convention? Spencer pulls back the curtain on the realities of convention planning, from budgeting and logistics to building relationships with guests and creating memorable experiences for fans. We discuss the many lessons he's learned behind the scenes while planning fan events. We also preview the exciting months ahead, including San Diego Comic-Con , Rebel Scum Con 3 , and Boonta Eve Special Edition Texas 2, with a look at what attendees can expect and offering advice for anyone attending their very first convention. PODCAST SPONSORS Skywalking Through Neverland is an official Laughing Place Partner Podcast - check out l...