411: Candid Stories from the Star Wars sets with Alan Flyng

It is always exciting to speak with someone involved in the original Star Wars trilogy who can give us first-hand stories of what it was really like to work on these epic films. Alan Fying was a Stormtrooper, Snowtrooper, and a Hoth Soldier in The Empire Strikes Back, and an Imperial Officer in Return of the Jedi. He shares never-before-heard, knock-your-socks-off stories about the making of Star Wars. If you see him signing autographs at Boonta Eve on April 6th, think up a fun question - Alan will give you a fun answer!    Thanks to Spencer Jawitz and Frank Rich for helping to set up our conversation with Alan. Thank you to Simon Wilkie (C-3P0) for the birthday message.   Read an article about Alan from author Eric Onkenhout.   On-Set Pictures with Alan Flyng:   "Bitch" pose "Butch" pose Two men on the back right carrying the case are Alan Flyng and Richard Bonehill Fire extinguishers between Stormtrooper and Boba Fett were left in the shot! Alan is the Snowtrooper to the left of Vader   Alan with his famous line in Return of the Jedi   The Mandalorian Press Roundtables on YouTube   We were invited to a Star Wars fan site Roundtable and were able to ask questions directly to Dave Filoni & Jon Favreau (showrunners), Rick Famuyiwa (directer, exec producer), and Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan). Watch here or head to our YouTube channel and join in the lively comments!   https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW_oCNY3iXvDQOkwAq5GM5KUvMwCIMNkX   This is the Way.   Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE   Use code LIFEDAYFREESHIP for free shipping on 2 or more books!     Autographed Edition!!     Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow. Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars   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 [email protected] 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!