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287: Skywalker QuaranTainment

Sheltering in place has allowed many of us to come up with creative ways to spend our time. We talked with Skywalkers to see what creative projects they've been up to since mid-March. Jim Astin does funny toyography (like the Show Picture above). Joey Pittman and Joshua Jordan have been ramping up their podcasting. Joshua and Eric Onkenhout have been blogging. Kai Charles came up with great ways to maintain sanity and reduce stress. Chris Kowalski is tweaking a Kenner Action Figure cosplay and Rachel Hayes is cross-stitching Disneyland since we all can't go! Ahsoka leads Republic clones to confront Maul's forces on Mandalore. Maul senses the impending chaos and makes a calculated play to ensure his own survival. We spend over 30 minutes breaking down this INSANE episode as we chat live with Skywalkers who joined us on YouTube Live during our recording. Impressions, Easter eggs and symbolism - it's all here. Check out these SKYwalking NETwork shows: Classic M

286: The Siege of Mandalore Has Begun

On April 17, 2020, Disney+ aired the best half hour in television history (so far) with Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode, ‘Old Friends Not Forgotten’ Part 1’ ! The Siege of Mandalore has begun, alongside the beginning of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of The Sith . It was an exciting, emotional episode and we share our thoughts (Richard and Sarah), along with those of you on YouTube who watched our livestream and those of you who commented in our Facebook Group.  Star Wars: The Clone Wars Concept Designer Russell Chong Also on this episode,  special guest Russell Chong joins us. He gives a unique perspective on The Clone Wars as he is one of the original Clone Wars Design and Concept Artists! He worked on Genndy Tartakovsy’s Clone Wars, then went into Dave Filoni’s THE Clone Wars! So many great jaw-dropping stories. Sarah is donating AND selling face masks! Email sarahwoloskidesigns@gmail.com if you're interested. Each mask comes with a pipe cleaner for the nose and pocket f

285: Old Time Magic with Tom Ameen

Musician and pianist Tom Ameen just released his latest Disney-inspired album, Old Time Magic, featuring piano versions of Disney favorites like “The Age of Not Believing” from Bedknobs and Broomsticks and “Brazzle Dazzle Day” from Pete’s Dragon. Tom joins us to discuss his composition and recording process, and his inspiration for the album. Star Wars: The Clone Wars "Together Again" In Things We Want To Share, we go over Episode 708 of The Clone Wars , "Dangerous Debt" - our thoughts, comments, questions and Easter eggs. Air Date: 4/10/20 Fortune Cookie: YOU CAN CHANGE WHO YOU ARE, BUT YOU CANNOT RUN FROM YOURSELF Synopsis:  Captured by the Pykes once more, Ahsoka and the Martez sisters are running out of options. Sarah is donating AND selling face masks! Email sarahwoloskidesigns@gmail.com if you're interested. Each mask comes with a pipe cleaner for the nose and pocket for a filter. Small World Vacations Small World Vacations is an official sponso

284: Upward and ONWARD!

Skywalking Force member Jess Walz joins us for an emotional discussion of Disney Pixar’s Onward . From older brothers to lost parents to Dungeons and Dragons, this film has a special meaning and a lot of heart.  Sarah is donating AND selling face masks! Email sarahwoloskidesigns@gmail.com if you're interested. Each mask comes with a pipe cleaner for the nose and pocket for a filter. In Things We Want To Share, we go over Episode 707 of The Clone Wars , "Dangerous Debt" - our thoughts, comments, questions and Easter eggs. Air Date: 4/3/20 Fortune Cookie: WHO YOU WERE DOES NOT HAVE TO DEFINE WHO YOU ARE Synopsis:  Ahsoka, Trace and Rafa try to escape from the Pykes. It doesn't go too well. Check out these SKYwalking NETwork shows: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Sabers & Spells - a Geek Pop Culture Podcast The Culture POPCast - Interview-based Pop Culture Podcast Small World Vacations Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through

283: When Did You First See The Empire Strikes Back?

What’s your Empire Strikes Back  Story? We gather a group of Skywalkers to answer this and share our first-time experiences in celebration of the Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary. Martin Keeler, Courtney and Kelly Turckel and Eric Walker (Mace in the Ewok Adventure films) saw this film for the first time in 1980, 1995 and 2020, so it’s quite the round-up!  April 3rd is a huge Disney+ day full of new content celebrating Earth Month - April! Three Disneynature films join the ranks of National Geographic shows and previous Disneynature films. And don’t forget Disney Pixar’s Onward ! Star Wars: The Clone Wars "Deal No Deal" In Things We Want To Share, we go over Episode 706 of The Clone Wars , "Deal No Deal" - our thoughts, comments, questions and Easter eggs. Air Date: 3/27/20 Fortune Cookie: MISTAKES ARE VALUABLE LESSONS OFTEN LEARNED TOO LATE Synopsis:  Rafa gets a job where she has to deliver spice to the Pykes. Her sister, Trace, is recruited when Raffa