Skywalk Before You Run

Skywalk Before You Run

Mary Clay has never seen Star Wars... until now! The host of That’s What I’m Tolkien About now turns her attentions to a galaxy far far a way. Join MC on her first ever journey into the world of Star Wars.

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November 11, 2024 74 mins

In Episode Thirty-Six of this podcast, we discuss the hits and misses of Star Wars, MC is still perplexed by Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman, and the main quest comes to an end.  

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In Episode Thirty-Five of this podcast, drink every time MC says “what?”, Lando’s closet is iconic, and maybe we didn’t need a Han Solo backstory, but dang if it isn’t fun.  

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In Episode Thirty-Four of this podcast, Dumbledore should have taken out 10 year old Voldemort when he had the chance, there are no creative limits anymore, and the droid is once again the best part.

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October 21, 2024 12 mins

After a hiatus for Rings of Power, MC is back with an important announcement about the future of Skywalk Before You Run. It’s been a fun adventure but ultimately, it must come to an end! 

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In Episode Thirty-Three of this podcast, Maz Kanata was a janitor, we learn Wexley’s name (RIP Wexley), and Kylo could learn a thing or two from Zuko about redemption. 

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In Episode Thirty-Two of this podcast, MC cries, Kylo doesn’t understand ‘no’, and Chewy is going to live until he’s 3000.

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In Episode Thirty-One of this podcast, it’s 3PO’s time to shine, Justin wants to recast Carrie Fisher, and we’re writing the next Star Wars rom com.

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In Episode Thirty of this podcast, BB9 is a narc, Kylo isn’t a special force boy, and sometimes you just gotta let your eyes glaze over and not think about it.

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In Episode Twenty-Nine of this podcast, Rey is a disturber of the peace, Rose and Finn get a parking violation, and BB-8 is absolutely the love child of C3PO and R2D2.

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In Episode Twenty-Eight of this podcast, Louis Pasteur might not exist, Andy Serkis is replacing child actors, and this is the least Star Wars “Star Wars” movie.

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In Episode Twenty-Seven of this podcast, Poe gives Finn his letterman jacket, there’s always a garbage chute, and Harrison Ford is finally free of this franchise. 

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In Episode Twenty-Six of this podcast, everyone’s related to someone, BB-8’s just a ball and there’s so much green in the galaxy. 

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In Episode Twenty-Five of this podcast, we’re protecting BB-8 at all costs, Rey is the new little orphan Annie (Ani?), and we have two women speaking in the first 15 minutes!

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June 24, 2024 33 mins

In Episode Twenty-Four of this podcast, the names of the movies are stupid, droids still come out on top, and we need Jedi Barbie. 

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In Episode Twenty-Three of this podcast, the real duel of the fates happens, we see forbidden Yoda leg, and there’s still a hopeful ending I guess?

There’s still time to email your questions and comments for the next Q&A episode to skywalkbeforeyourun@gmail.com!

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In Episode Twenty-Two of this podcast, the fun has officially ended, we’re stealing bubble gum and robbing banks, and R2 tried warning everyone. 

Email your questions and comments to skywalkbeforeyourun@gmail.com!

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In Episode Twenty-One of this podcast, there are too many meetings, Padme’s agency didn’t make the final cut of the movie, and MC learns the terrible truth about R4. 

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In Episode Twenty of this podcast, Anakin should have just become a pilot instead, R2 is a weapon of mass destruction, and this is where the fun begins and ends. 

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In Episode Nineteen of this podcast, Emily and MC are anxious about all the kissing, Obi Wan needs to suck it up, and R2 is the witness to too much chaos. 

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In Episode Eighteen of this podcast, Baby Boba is evil, we’re swapping John Williams scores, and the hills of Naboo are alive with the sound of music. 

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