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365: The Sword in the Stone with Tom Ameen

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The Sword in the Stone (1963) is a Disney animation classic, and we are delighted to discuss the film with musician, composer, and pianist Tom Ameen ! We break down the film, share our favorite memories, characters, scenes, and also talk about the music. Merlin, Wart, Archimedes, Mad Madam Mim and squirrels - oh, those squirrely squirrels!! We also share YOUR comments in our Shout-outs.   Tom has released a NEW piano album, “The Softer Side of Magic,” which begins and ends with Star Wars. You can check it out, and a track called “Grogu’s Lullaby” right here .     Also on this episode, we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Today In Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is now available for pre-order!! Click here for all the details, packages and discounts.     Where We Will Be   May 25, 2022: 3rd Annual Boonta Eve Cantina! Join us LIVE at Big’s Bar and Grill in Fullerton for an evening of podcasting, singing, celebrity signings and our Official Book Launch

364: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #37 "IN MORTAL COMBAT"

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics Issue 37 " IN MORTAL COMBAT " (April 1980) totes itself as the final issue before The Empire Strikes Back adaptation. Hence, several storylines wrap up and we see an epilogue that returns Han and Chewie to the Rebels and a few other Empire set-ups. But most importantly, Luke and Darth Vader battle it out in a lethal Crystal Forest!!   Richard and Sarah discuss this comic, the artwork and writing, and find FTOOM! Fast Facts (classic comic people or places that appear now in Star Wars books, comics and films). Ready? VOOORP!!   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is on YouTube! Watch and read along with us.   Since this comic series lends itself so well to a visuals, we recommend watching on YouTube. We will continue to describe the issues as we're talking, for those of you who are visually impaired.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_lZA1G5-e8     Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #37 “In Mortal Combat" Descri

363: My Journey to Endor with Tracey and Kevin Thompson

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If you’d love to hear stories from someone who has played a badass Ewok, a chandelier-swinging Munchkin, and a mechanical bear then we’ve got you covered! Kevin Thompson played all those characters, and just published the book, My Journey to Endor , written by his wife Tracey. They both join us for a fantastic discussion that covers Return of the Jedi, Weird Science, Blade Runner, Under the Rainbow , the Ewok TV films and couples goals.    Also on this episode, we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Today In Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is now available for pre-order!! Click here for all the details, packages and discounts.     Where We Will Be   May 25, 2022: 3rd Annual Boonta Eve Cantina! Join us LIVE at Big’s Bar and Grill in Fullerton for an evening of podcasting, singing, celebrity signings and our Official Book Launch of Today in Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June ! Check out the Facebook Events for details .   May 27, 2022: Disneyl

362: Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Force-full Update

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim is NEXT MONTH! So much news has been coming out this last week, so to help us break it all down and give us updates on the Boonta Eve Cantina bash is Spencer Jawitz (Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Facebook Group / Virtual Cantina)!   We’ve heard back from our Panel submissions and Podcast Stage application as well, and we have…good news. The Skywalking Network will be well-represented at SWCA.   To top this all off, our book, Today in Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June is well on its way to becoming a reality on May 25th!! We give you more details about it as well.   Where We Will Be   May 25, 2022: 3rd Annual Boonta Eve Cantina! Join us LIVE at Big’s Bar and Grill in Fullerton for an evening of podcasting, singing, celebrity signings and our Official Book Launch of Today in Star Wars History: Part 1 - January through June ! Check out the Facebook Events for details .   May 27, 2022: Disneyland After Dark - Star Wars