Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive

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566: San Diego Comic-Con, Rebel Scum Con & More: Convention Season Begins! w/ Spencer Jawitz Jul 16, 2026

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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.

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565: Things We Want To Share Jul 10, 2026

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This week we can FINALLY announce our upcoming So You Think You Know Star Wars official Star Wars trivia book and share some fun details. Join us as we discover just how much your pre-orders helped this book climb the Amazon rankings! Grab your pre-order today.

We're also launching a brand-new round of Force Feud with questions designed for Star Wars fans. Answer these and be a part of our Comic-Con panels!

Plus, we look back on our favorite Fourth of July memories and traditions.

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564: Skywalking Pop-Up Trivia Takes Over Fan Expo Anaheim Jul 02, 2026

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What do you do when you don't have time to attend Fan Expo Anaheim? Create your own event!

Feeling a serious case of FOMO, Richard came up with a last-minute idea inspired by David Letterman's "Man on the Street" segments: take Skywalking Through Neverland on the road with our mobile stage, some great prizes, and a whole lot of Star Wars and pop culture trivia.

In just a couple of hours outside the Anaheim Convention Center, Richard and Sarah reunited with members of the Skywalking Force, met lots of new friends, and challenged fans to test their geek knowledge. It turned out so much better than we expected!

Best of all, this is just the beginning. Everything in this episode leads to a BIG announcement on July 3rd, with next week's episode revealing even more.

Have we teased you enough yet? 😄

Subscribe so you don't miss next week's exciting reveal, and be sure to follow us on social media for the July 3 announcement!

Featured In This Episode

Tiffany Ellinger – Cosplay Trivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany_ellinger TikTok (Vervain Vault): https://www.tiktok.com/@vervainvault
Oscar Flores & Dulce Garcia – "What's Wrong With This Picture?" Hyperspace 3D Print on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyperspace3dprint
Crystal Aquino – "Everything But the Vowels" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkhampinup
Jerrell Hamilton – "What's Wrong With This Picture?" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jc_hammer
Tim, Renata, Emma & Owen Santens – "Sliced Appendages" Instagram (Tales From the Collection): https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthecollection
Jeff May – Trivia Challenge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heytherejeffro2 Podcast: Jeff Has Cool Friends

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TWWTS: Hollywood Bowl's Best of Broadway + Superman & Supergirl Trivia! Jun 30, 2026

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Sarah shares highlights from the Hollywood Bowl's Opening Night: Best of Broadway, featuring an incredible cast including Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple), Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending, Little Shop of Horrors, Glee), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton, The Color Purple, Girls5eva), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me, Kate, Ragtime, The Prince of Egypt), and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, the singing voices of Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan). Plus, hear about the newly dedicated John Williams Stage and the spectacular fireworks finale!

Then, Richard celebrates the new Supergirl film with a fun round of Superman & Supergirl Trivia!

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563: Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic #60 | Shira Brie - the Original Mara Jade? Jun 25, 2026

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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is back! This week we break down Issue #60: "Shira's Story," originally released on March 16, 1982.

For those new to our CMSWC sub-series, we are working our way through the original Star Wars comic run published by Marvel from 1977 to 1986. Along the way, we share childhood memories, first-time reactions, artistic observations, and connections to later Star Wars films, series, novels, comics, video games, and even theme parks. Think of it as a Star Wars history lesson.

In this issue, "Shira's Story", Shira Brie takes center stage as Luke accompanies her to her homeworld of Shalyvane, where she reveals the tragic story of how the Empire destroyed her family and tribe. Meanwhile, the Rebels launch an attack using stolen Imperial TIE Fighters, Leia wrestles with her feelings about Luke and Shira growing closer, and we begin a discussion about why Shira remains such a fascinating fan-favorite character. You'll also discover why our cover art contains flying banthas…

Issue 60: Shira's Story!

Release date: March 16th, 1982
Written by: David Michelinie & Walt Simonson
Artwork by: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer, Glynis Wein
Coloring by: Don Warfield
Cover Art: Walt Simonson

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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TWWTS: A Royal Visit to Genovia: A Princess Diaries D23 Experience Jun 23, 2026

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This week on Things We Want To Share, Courtney and Kelly Turckel take us inside the magical D23 Genovian Pop-Up Experience! Held at the historic Doheny Mansion—the real-life filming location of the Genovian Consulate from The Princess Diaries—they share what it was like to step into the world of Queen Clarisse and Princess Mia.

From immersive sets and photo opportunities to exclusive displays, merchandise, and more, Courtney and Kelly walk us through the experience and reveal their favorite moments from this royal D23 event.

Then, stick around for a fun round of Animated Film Songs Trivia and see how many musical movie moments you can identify!

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562: Remembering Margaret Kerry: Our Fairy Podmother Jun 18, 2026

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This episode is a tribute to the one and only Margaret Kerry, the live-action reference model for Disney's Tinker Bell and our beloved Fairy Podmother.

Margaret passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of storytelling, creativity, and kindness. Since first appearing on Skywalking Through Neverland in 2014, Margaret shared memories from her remarkable career, discussed her book, reviewed Tinker Bell films, and offered heartfelt advice to listeners through our special "Ask Tink" segments.

In this compilation episode, we've gathered some of our favorite moments with Margaret, including highlights from our original 2014 two-part interview, an "Ask Tink" segment, and a touching conversation from 2020 after her move to North Carolina.

As a special bonus, you'll also see the presentation of a beautiful new set of fairy wings created for Margaret by Angelia Doyle of On Gossamer Wings.

Join us as we celebrate the life, legacy, and enduring magic of Margaret Kerry.

Thank you for everything, Margaret. You'll always be our Fairy Podmother.

"No one's ever really gone" - Margaret Kerry lives on in these episodes:

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TWWTS: Grogu Chips Taste Test, Universal AP Night, & 80's Trivia Jun 15, 2026

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Bryn MacKinnon joins us for a hilarious Grogu Tortilla Chip Fan Foods taste test, sampling Grogu, Darth Vader, Stitch, and Olaf-inspired flavors. Sarah recaps her visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's Passholder Night, including the new Fast & Furious-themed Drift & Dine, nighttime tram tour adventures, KPop Demon Hunters merchandise, and more.

Then we wrap up the night with a round of totally tubular 80s Disney trivia!

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561: Puppeteering GROGU - A Conversation with Dawn Dininger, Puppeteer & Creature FX Artist Jun 11, 2026

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What does it take to bring Grogu to life?

This week on Skywalking Through Neverland, Richard and Sarah Woloski welcome Creature Effects artist, fabricator, puppeteer, stunt performer, and Star Wars performer Dawn Dininger. Dawn has worked on The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, Captain Marvel, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Jurassic Park III.

As one of the five puppeteers responsible for Grogu's performance, Dawn reveals how the team coordinates his movements, what new technology was developed for The Mandalorian and Grogu, and the challenges of creating believable creature performances on screen. She also shares stories from the Hollywood premiere, performing Grogu at the Academy Awards, her transition into stunt work, and her numerous appearances as Star Wars aliens including Rodians, Mon Calamari, and more.

We also discuss the future of creature effects and the impact of CGI and AI on practical artistry. You can meet Dawn Dininger at Boonta Eve Special Edition on August 7 in Frisco, Texas, and attend Rebel Scum Con that same weekend.

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LIVE TWWTS: Mando & Grogu Merch, GalaxyCon, + 2026 Trivia Jun 08, 2026

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6/4/2026: Richard and Sarah go over The Mandalorian & Grogu box office, and ask Skywalkers to share what merchandise they've picked up at the movie theaters.

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GalaxyCon with Glenn Stein
2026 Trivia

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