{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"527: Two Wedges and a Watto | Rebel Scum Con Part 3","description":"The Rebel Scum Con fun continues! In this episode, we're serving up double Wedge and a dash of Watto for your Star Wars enjoyment.   First up, we\u2019re honored to be joined by Denis Lawson, the legendary actor who portrayed Wedge Antilles in the original trilogy and returned in The Rise of Skywalker. He shares stories from set and reflects on Mark Hamill's hug in the galaxy far, far away.   But wait\u2014there's more Wedge to go around! We\u2019re also joined by David Ankrum, the voice of Wedge in A New Hope, who helped bring the iconic pilot to life. And did you know Wedge makes a subtle appearance in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? We\u2019ll reveal exactly where to hear him.   And it wouldn\u2019t be a proper celebration without a visit from one of the galaxy\u2019s most unforgettable hustlers\u2014Watto himself! Andy Secombe, who voiced the junk dealer in The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, stops by for a spirited game of Chance. And no surprise, there\u2019s a bit of funny business going on. Sorry, Watto!   Rebel Scum Con, held August 8-10, 2025 is a fan-run event which means the organizers knew exactly what we wanted! Throughout the next month we are sharing ALL that content, so look up episode 525 to and 526 for more interviews.   TODAY in Star Wars History 8\/25\/1977   48 years ago today... Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca graced the cover of Rolling Stone\u2014Star Wars had officially gone mainstream.   Inside, the feature article \u201cThe Force Behind George Lucas\u201d gave fans a behind-the-scenes look. For the first time, Lucas dropped a bombshell: Darth Vader once lost a duel with Ben Kenobi and was knocked into a volcanic pit. (Sound familiar, prequel fans?)   And in another first, Lucas revealed the voice behind the Dark Lord himself\u2014James Earl Jones.   A legendary moment in Star Wars history, captured in print!   Here's our Skywalking episode all about it.   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http:\/\/instagram.com\/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan! ","author_name":"Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive","author_url":"http:\/\/skywalkingthroughneverland.com","html":"