{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"536: Star Wars Holiday Special Connections with Tom Spina","description":"Happy Life Day! A Celebration of the Star Wars Holiday Special  It\u2019s that time of year again \u2014 Life Day is here! We\u2019re giving thanks to Lucasfilm and CBS for blessing us with the wonderful Star Wars Holiday Special.  This episode, we\u2019re celebrating in true Life Day fashion \u2014 by diving into the Holiday Special and exploring how it connects to the larger Star Wars universe in our own creative and humorous way. How did Mermeia influence the Clone Wars? How did Ackmena go from Naboo handmaiden to Halcyon bartender and end up working at the Cantina?  Joining us is fellow Holiday Special enthusiast Tom Spina from  Regal Robot, who brings behind-the-scenes insight and expertise to the iconic Cantina sequence. If you think you know these creatures, hang onto your gloved hooves and repainted masks!&amp;nbsp;  And for a Holiday Special update: starting November 17th, Chewbacca at Galaxy\u2019s Edge in Disneyland will be donning his Life Day red robe! If you want that perfect photo with the red-robed Wookiee, don\u2019t wait \u2014 it\u2019s only available for a limited time! We\u2019ll go over all the details, plus food and merchandise, in the episode.  So grab your glowing orbs, gather your clan, and join us for a joyful celebration of the weirdest, most wonderful piece of Star Wars history ever made.  Show Links   The Richard Pryor Show - Star Wars Bar (1977)   New Regal Robot Indiana Jones Collectibles   \ud83d\udc49 Sponsor: SpiritJersey now has their own Star Wars &amp;amp; Disney license! Shop at spiritjersey.com and get FREE shipping with code SKYWLKNVD.  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":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39012055\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195390940"}