{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"546: In Defense of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Super Bowl Spot","description":"By now you\u2019ve probably seen the Mandalorian and Grogu Super Bowl \u201cBig Game\u201d commercial, and you have an opinion. In this episode, we break down our reactions, explore what may have led Lucasfilm and Disney to make such a bold creative choice, read listener comments, and deliver a detailed deep-dive analysis. In the weeks leading up to Super Bowl 60, fans expected a traditional trailer packed with story clues. Instead, we got something completely unexpected: a cinematic parody inspired by the legendary Budweiser commercials.  The 36-second spot, narrated by the iconic Sam Elliott and directed by Jon Favreau, opens on a sleigh racing across a snowy tundra. At first glance, it looks like a team of horses\u2014but the camera reveals they\u2019re actually tauntauns. Din Djarin passes the reins to Grogu as they glide forward together, guided by the galloping creatures. The commercial closes with Grogu gently reaching toward a tauntaun's nose while the narrator reminds audiences that The Mandalorian and Grogu is coming \u201conly to theaters.\u201d Unsurprisingly, the fan response has been sharply divided, and we also discuss the overwhelming reactions shared across our social media.    PODCAST 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.  \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.    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\/40068945\/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\/198450635"}