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436: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #43 "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" Adaptation Part 5 Oct 11, 2023

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We break down the fifth issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation - BETRAYAL AT BESPIN! This comic chronicles Han, Leia, and Chewie's time meeting Lando on Bespin, as well as Luke's failure at the Dagobah cave and his arrival on Bespin. Richard and Sarah share their thoughts and find fun Easter eggs throughout. How does Naboo factor in?

We recommend watching the video version of this episode which contains the full comic as we page through it. Sarah found some fun new software to play with, so it looks even better than before!

Video: https://youtu.be/-Z-FldzqSFc

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #43 "Betrayal at Bespin!"

Release Date: October 28, 1980 Writer: Archie Goodwin, based on the script by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan from the story by George Lucas Artwork: Al Williamson, Carlos Garzón, & Glynis Wein Cover Art: Al Williamson & Carlos Garzón

As usual, we take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute!

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435: AHSOKA - The Jedi, The Witch, and the FINALE Oct 05, 2023

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The finale of AHSOKA and Dick van Dyke at Disneyland - need we say more?? We have reached that moment in time which we all couldn't wait for but yet dreaded - the finale of Ahsoka! Richard and Sarah break down the episode with easter eggs, musical moments, and our overall opinion of the series (or season)? Also on this episode:

Our encounter with Dick van Dyke and the Dapper Dans at Disneyland!
Hera and Chopper teach Richard to be a Rebel Spy. Does it work??
Screening of A Disturbance in the Force: Star Wars Holiday Special documentary - including meeting writers and actors!

Watch Hera teach Richard to be a Rebel Spy:

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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434: 10-Year Anniversary Show!!! Sep 28, 2023

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10 YEARS OF PODCASTING!! This is our 10th Anniversary show!! In this super-sized episode, Richard and Sarah share stories and clips from the top 10 most downloaded episodes. From Margaret Kerry to Gary Kurtz to #HappyBeeps, 2013 through 2023, these clips, guests, and fans are so fun to listen to!

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/bShPVzOEsEs

We recorded this episode live on our YouTube channel, so you'll see Skywalker comments as they watch along. Composer Rob Dehlinger pops on to reminisce about all the jingles and a podcast album he created for us over the years. It's quite the party!!! What is your favorite episode?

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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433: Disney Cyber-Security Tips Sep 21, 2023

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What security measures does the Walt Disney Company have in place to keep guests safe? How many security threats does Disney deal with on an hourly basis? Our special guest, Keido Rider, worked cyber-security at Disney Parks and has some GREAT tips and stories about keeping guests safe from hackers. Think of him as a Jedi Temple Guardian, protecting galactic citizens from malicious Sith.

Watch video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x9CUkQnafKQ

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more videos and fun Shorts Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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432: AHSOKA Episodes 4-5 (Fallen Jedi and Shadow Warrior) Sep 14, 2023

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STAR WARS: AHSOKA is on fire, so this week we will dissect 2 episodes - Chapter Four: Fallen Jedi and Chapter Five: Shadow Warrior. We've invited Spencer Jawitz (Virtual Cantina Network) for this discussion. SPOILERS AHEAD! We tackle questions like:

How does this series use the Force differently?
What are the musical themes of the end credits?
What are some Easter eggs we've found?
When will we see Thrawn???

Spencer also shares details about a NEW West Coast trip for fans he is planning. This tour begins at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, hops to Los Angeles for Galaxy's Edge & more, then continues up the coast to the Lucasfilm Pavilion at The Presidio in San Francisco. Tickets available on December 1st!

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more videos and fun Shorts Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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BONUS: Marcus Dohring Podcast Compilation Sep 09, 2023

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Hey Hey Skywalkers!

We are celebrating the life of Marcus Dohring, a good friend to us and a major positive ambassador to Star Wars fandom. Marcus has been on STN a number of times, so we've compiled the 'Best of Marcus Dohring' here in case you missed his appearances or just want to hear his voice again.

2016: Rancho Obi-Wan Gala
2019: Marcus and Lisa on their adventures at Galaxy's Edge at DHS
2020: Rise of Skywalker World Premiere experience
2023: Ahsoka Fan Event at Lucasfilm

Contribute to the GoFundMe Campaign for Lisa Dohring and her boys: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lisa-dohring-and-family

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431: Oogie Boogie Bash - Tips, Tricks, and Judge DOOM Sep 07, 2023

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We kick off our Halloween celebration at the first Oogie Boogie Bash of the year at DCA. The characters! The food! The fun! So much DOOM in this COVEN OF CHAOS! Since this episode contains video of Roger Rabbit's Judge Doom, Big Hero 6's Yokai, Agatha, and more, we recommend you watch the video version of the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLiSzMLEO50

It's the first episode in September, which means Skywalking Force Shout-Outs! We love the Skywalking Force, our Patreon - so we mention each and every one of you by name. Interested in joining? We have special parties, special gifts, and special shout-outs just for you: http://skywalkingforce.com

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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430: AHSOKA Music & Easter Eggs - Episode 1-3 Aug 31, 2023

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As promised, here is our 3-episode review and breakdown of STAR WARS: AHSOKA!! Sarah analyzes Kevin Kiner's score and musical callbacks. Richard brings up Easter eggs, references, and where we may have seen or heard these actors before. It's a comprehensive, must-listen episode for Star Wars fans!

Musical analysis, review, and SPOILERS AHEAD for these episodes:

"Master and Apprentice"
"Toil and Trouble"
"Time To Fly"

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Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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429: Ahsoka Fan Events - Coast-to-Coast Reports! Aug 23, 2023

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The new series, STAR WARS: AHSOKA, premiered August 22 on Disney+. To celebrate, Lucasfilm and Disney hosted 5 AHSOKA FAN EVENTS across the United States. We take you to every event, with reports from each one including Disneyland - the one we attended! The one thing in common with all the Fan Events was the opportunity to see the first two episode of STAR WARS: AHSOKA. But the experiences were fun and different from there! From Lucasfilm Headquarters in San Francisco to Times Square in NY - here are the Fan Events we cover and the Skywalkers we spoke with:

Disneyland in Anaheim, CA - Richard & Sarah Woloski (STN), Louella Laureolla & Nanette Pittenger, Brian Sims (Jedi News)
Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL - Meredith Duckworth (D23 member)
El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, CA - Martin Keeler (Fantha Tracks)
Lucasfilm Headquarters in San Francisco, CA - Marcus Dohring (501st member)
Times Square in New York - Lou Secki and Tim Riecker (Force Chatter)

Tune in next week for our in-depth review of the first 3 episodes of AHSOKA. Thank you to Brian Sims for taking some amazing photos which we've shared on social media and as part of this episode on YouTube.

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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428: A Disturbance in the Force - Star Wars Holiday Special Aug 17, 2023

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We are always celebrating The Star Wars Holiday Special (who doesn't!?) so this week we welcome back director/producer Steve Kozak to share updates on his Star Wars Holiday Special documentary, A Disturbance in the Force. He also gives us some great stories and details about the companion book he authored, debuting at Barnes and Noble this November!

Show links:

Pre-order the companion book: https://www.amazon.com/Disturbance-Force-Holiday-Special-Happened/dp/1493075276
The Hollywood Reporter 1978 Holiday Special review: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/star-wars-holiday-special-review-1978-tv-show-749584/

A Disturbance in the Force Trailer:

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This is the Way.

Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE

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Autographed Edition!!

Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars