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560: Classic Star Wars Marvel Comics Issue #59 "Bazarre!" Jun 04, 2026

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In this episode, we're diving into Classic Marvel Star Wars Comic Issue #59: "Bazarre." Originally released in February 1982, Bazarre features a Luke and Lando buddy story! The two meet with a shifty administrator, aptly named Orion Ferret, to secure four TIE Fighters. After receiving payment, he sends them off to a trash planet, Patch-4, to pick them up. Along the way, they may meet yet another Star Wars snake!!

Richard and Sarah compare this Classic Marvel Star Wars comics to the larger Star Wars galaxy, all while unpacking the story, art and legacy of this issue. It's...BAZARRE!

Issue 59: Bazarre!

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

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559: Mando & Grogu Fan Reactions from our Skywalking Community May 28, 2026

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Star Wars is all about community, and for Episode 559 of Skywalking Through Neverland, we gathered reactions from friends and fans across an entire week of screenings for The Mandalorian & Grogu.

First up are Julie and James Gildersleeve, proud members of the Skywalking Force and our wonderful "tauntauns" from the LiningUp Charity Bash. Then Peter Genovese and Ryan Wiltberger from LiningUp.net share their immediate HOT TAKES on the film, followed by Jeff Caffrey of the Virtual Cantina Network, who *might* rank the movie among his top Star Wars films.

Skywalking Force member Bryn McKinnon offered heartfelt insight into Din Djarin's parenting journey with Grogu through the lens of being a mom herself. Their relationship became one of the strongest emotional through-lines discussed throughout all our interviews, especially centered around the powerful message: "The old protect the young, and the young protect the old."

This episode also features great insights from:

James Burns of Jedi News
Brandon Winardi of Talking Bay 94,
Mike Celestino of Laughing Place along with his mom!
Kelly Turckel of the Skywalking Force
Nancy Steinman of the Skywalking Force
longtime contributor Dave Skale
longtime LiningUp members Stefanie and Jessica Vance.

From emotional family themes to creepy-crawly creatures, hilarious Grogu moments, easter eggs, and crowd reactions, this episode is a celebration of the fans who make Star Wars special.

Now it's your turn — GO SEE THIS FILM and vote for Star Wars with your dollars!

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LIVE TWWTS: Galaxy's Edge Smuggler's Run Updates, Unboxing, and Trivia May 27, 2026

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Richard and Sarah recap an epic Disney Day on May 22 spent almost entirely in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Along with friends Bryn, Julie, James, and Dave, they experienced the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run adventures featuring Coruscant, Endor, and Bespin.

Also in this episode:

New PhotoPass Magic Shots when Darth Vader crashed the photo shoot
Talking with Luke Skywalker about artifacts around Batuu
Meeting an adorable, flirty Han and Leia duo
Watching the BDX droids in the Landspeeder garage
Docking Bay 7 food talk
Who was the Rebel Spy??
Thoughts on Shadows of Memory: Grogu Edition
An unboxing segment - Leia's Bouschh helmet
Summer Movie Trivia you can play along with!

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558: The Mandalorian & Grogu Premiere, Press, and Review May 22, 2026

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Learn all about The Mandalorian & Grogu from the creatives that worked on the film! Thanks to Fangirls Going Rogue, Sarah and Richard had the opportunity to visit the Adelphi Base set and Mandoverse prop-house, speak with creatives including Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, AND attend the World Premiere. We bring it all to you with special guest Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue).

Hear fun behind-the-scenes stories about Grogu, Sigourney Weaver, runaway mouse droids, giant jungle sets, and how the filmmakers are continuing George Lucas' vision of a lived-in Star Wars galaxy. Composer Ludwig Göransson, production designers Doug Chiang and Andrew L. Jones, prop master Josh Roth, and visual effects supervisor John Knoll discuss bringing The Mandalorian from Disney+ to the big screen. Plus, Imagineer Asa Kalama talks about the role of Star Wars music inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

And finally, we share footage and reactions from the World Premiere, along with our non-spoiler review of The Mandalorian & Grogu!

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557: Universal FanFest Nights + Mando Merch (Bath & Body Works) May 14, 2026

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This episode is a mashup of Mando Monday Merch (specifically the Bath & Body Works collab) and a recap of our Universal FanFest Nights experience with our whole Skywalking crew. We round it off with Star Wars Trivia charades featuring Dee Tails (Star Wars performance artist/creature performer). Enjoy this fun episode as we lead into THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU release week!!

The second annual Universal FanFest Nights was a blast. Universal is knocking it out of the park with their after-hours ticketed event. Courtney and Kelly Turckel, Julie and James Gildersleeve joined us to share their favorite moments. We covered:

Harry Potter "Save the Hippogriff" Forbidden Forest walkthrough
Universal Monsters + Scooby Doo "Mystery on the Backlot"
One Piece Grand Pirate Show
Jurassic Park character interactions
Harry Potter Three Broomsticks specialty food

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556: Maul - Shadow Lord Finale Breakdown & Music Analysis May 07, 2026

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The Season 1 finale of STAR WARS: MAUL - SHADOW LORD delivered everything we hoped for: emotional betrayals, jaw-dropping visuals, terrifying horror vibes, and the long-awaited confrontation between Maul and Darth Vader. Richard and Sarah break down Chapters 9 and 10, from Dryden Vos and Crimson Dawn connections to Devon's tragic fall toward the dark side, and the MANY deaths along the way. Did Brander Lawson survive? We want your opinion, because Richard and Sarah are split!

MAUL - SHADOW LORD composers Kevin, Deana, and Sean Kiner sneak in many musical references to "Duel of the Fates," "Battle of the Heroes," and "Anakin's Dark Deeds," all from the Prequel trilogy. We analyze how each of these callbacks help the overall storytelling of this series.

One of the standout elements of the finale is Vader himself. His silent entrance through the misty forest instantly joins the ranks of iconic Vader reveals from A New Hope, Rogue One, and even Splinter of the Mind's Eye. The horror-inspired music, jump scares, and brutal fighting style made Vader feel unstoppable. Meanwhile, Maul manipulated events exactly as planned, allowing Devon's rage over Master Daki's death to push her into becoming his apprentice. The symbolism throughout the finale — broken bridges, collapsing temples, and fractured Jedi ideals — gave the battle emotional weight beyond the lightsaber clashes. We get into all of it!

Is this the first Maul vs Vader battle in Star Wars history?While it's their first major onscreen showdown, the two previously dueled in the 2001 comic Star Wars Tales #9. Richard and Sarah explore that deep-cut Expanded Universe story.

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LIVE Things We Want to Share: Maul - Shadow Lord Finale, May the 4th, and Trivia May 06, 2026

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5/5/2026: Richard and Sarah celebrate May the 4th with stories from Burger King and Disneyland before diving into the final two episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1 with our Skywalkers leading the discussion. Dan Boris and Glenn Stein join the livestream, while others join the chat to share reactions, theories, and favorite moments. We follow this up with a round of Burger King trivia. How well do you know your fast food facts?

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555: Inquisitor Marrok Unmasked with Actor & Stunt Performer PAUL DARNELL Apr 30, 2026

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What's the real story behind Marrok from Ahsoka and Maul: Shadow Lord? Actor and stunt performer Paul Darnell joins Richard and Sarah for a behind-the-scenes look at bringing the mysterious Inquisitor to life. A master of storytelling through movement, Paul shares fascinating insights into performing as Marrok — including the surprising detail that Marrok's mask had a removable face-plate so he could better see while filming.

Paul also talks about other key scenes in Ahsoka, like portraying the Night Troopers falling down stairs for multiple takes as they battled Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka and Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati. The conversation dives into Marrok's possible backstory, Nightsister magick, fan theories, and whether the masked assassin could still return after dissolving into green mist.

Paul's career stretches far beyond Star Wars. He's an accomplished parkour expert and stunt performer who has doubled for major Hollywood stars, including Henry Cavill as Superman and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in Twilight. Pattinson even publicly thanked Paul during the 2009 MTV Movie Awards for his stunt work on the film.

And if you want to meet Paul Darnell in person, fans will have the chance this August at the Boonta Eve Special Edition in Frisco, Texas on Friday, August 7.

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554: MAUL - SHADOW LORD Deep Dive & mid-season Analysis Apr 23, 2026

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There is no shortage of Star Wars content in 2026, and right now all eyes are on Maul: Shadow Lord. In this episode, we dive into the midpoint of the season (Episodes 1–6) and explore how the story is unfolding, especially through the insights we learned from our recent roundtable with voice actors Sam Witwer and Gideon Adlon. We explore Devon's internal struggle, Maul's influence, and whether he's manipulating her into becoming something far more dangerous.

We've had so many YouTube comments, and one of the main questions we want to address is the connection between Devon Izara and Darth Talon. Is this Padawan on a path toward the dark side? And more specifically… is she being shaped into the iconic Sith assassin from Star Wars Legends? We break down everything you need to know about Darth Talon's origins, her role in the Legacy comics, and even George Lucas' original plans to bring her to the big screen alongside Maul.

PLUS:

Episode 5 & 6 analysis
Inquisitor Marrok's return
That epic train sequence
Maul's true motivations
What it all means for the rest of the season

Is Devon the future Darth Talon… or is this a misdirect?

Let us know what YOU think in the comments!

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553: LiningUp Charity Bash Recap! Apr 16, 2026

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After months of planning, our LiningUp.net Mandalorian and Grogu Charity Kick-Off Bash brought our Star Wars community together for one unforgettable day at Scum & Villainy Cantina! The goal - to raise $2,500 for Starlight Children's Foundation, helping kids in need. Did we do it??

With trivia, charity raffles, a silent auction, and games like Force Feud and Draw Wars, our friends and fans showed up in full force to support the Starlight Children's Foundation and LiningUp.net. From tauntaun escorts and Mandalorian cosplayers to an animatronic Grogu and incredible Star Wars prizes, the event was packed with fun, fandom, and fundraising. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed, participated, and made this event such a success. In this episode we share pictures and video on the event, along with our colorful commentary.

And this is just the beginning—join us and LiningUp.net on May 19th through 21st as we line up for The Mandalorian and Grogu at the TCL Chinese Theatre, followed by a May 21st screening and after party sponsored by IMAX.

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