Mic’d Up with Macsrebo

About Mic’d Up with Macsrebo

Welcome to Mic’d Up with Macsrebo, a Star Wars and fandom podcast hosted by Mackenzie A.K.A. Macsrebo. Through a Kid’s Point of View (KPOV), Mackenzie shares adventures from Star Wars conventions, cosplay experiences, Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge, toy collecting, and the characters that inspire the next generation of fans. From convention floors to galaxy-spanning stories, each episode explores the fun, creativity, and community that make fandom so special.

Publisher

Mackenzie | Macsrebo

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Mar 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Ep. 29 | Michael Pangrazio: The Artist Behind Star Wars, ILM & the Magic of Matte Painting

   Before CGI transformed Hollywood, artists helped create entire worlds with paint, imagination, and movie magic! In Episode 29 of Mic’d Up with Macsrebo, we head back to Rebel Scum Con for a special interview with legendary Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) artist Michael Pangrazio, whose matte paintings and visual effects helped shape the original Star Wars trilogy, including The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Michael shares personal memories of legendary Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie, explains how matte paintings made impossible movie scenes possible, and discusses the evolution of visual effects from traditional hand-painted artwork to digital CGI. But the conversation takes an especially interesting turn when Mac and Michael explore whether modern computer-generated imagery and AI are missing something that made classic filmmaking magical. They also discuss why great storytelling should always come before spectacular visual effects. Whether you're a lifelong Star Wars fan, an aspiring artist, a filmmaker, or simply curious about the secrets behind Hollywood movie magic, this is an episode you won't want to miss! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (00:00) Introduction to Michael Pangrazio and ILM (01:00) Learning from legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie (02:21) What is matte painting? (03:25) How traditional visual effects created movie magic (04:00) Hand-painted effects versus modern CGI (04:34) Has CGI and AI lost the soul of filmmaking? (05:35) The importance of storytelling over special effects Later timestamps are approximate pending verification against the final audio. 🎙️ Mic’d Up with Macsrebo features conversations with the actors, artists, creators, and personalities who bring Star Wars and other fandoms to life. Our mission is to inspire the next generation to discover Star Wars, explore their creativity, and follow their dreams. Follow Macsrebo on Instagram: @MacsreboMedia Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@Macsrebo Keep following, keep dreaming, and keep the next generation strong with the Force! #StarWars #MichaelPangrazio #ILM #StarWarsPodcast #Macsrebo

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Cosplay With a Cause: Ashla Stargazer on Ahsoka, Theory Sabers & Giving Back | Episode 28

   Cosplay can be a lot more than putting on a costume — and Ashla Stargazer is proving exactly that. On Episode 28 of Mic’d Up with Macsrebo, Ashla joins Mac to talk about turning her love of Star Wars, Ahsoka Tano and cosplay into a way to help children, families and charities. Ashla shares how she discovered “Causeplay,” combining cosplay with volunteering, and tells some of the unforgettable stories she’s experienced while portraying characters for children — including an emotional encounter with a little girl while dressed as Elsa and the impact Star Wars characters can have during hospital visits. We also get into Ashla’s love of Ahsoka and Star Wars Rebels, Galactic Academy, lightsabers, the Theory Sabers affiliate family, and why she donates her Theory Sabers commissions to charity. Then it’s time to talk cosplay! Ashla shares practical advice for Ahsoka face paint, alcohol-based cosplay makeup, surviving hot convention days, testing your makeup, and learning from other cosplayers. Mac also shares some of her own adventures — and mishaps — creating her Hera Syndulla, Ahsoka and Devon Izara looks. It’s an episode about Star Wars, cosplay, creativity, community, giving back and inspiring the next generation of fans. EPISODE CHAPTERS (00:07) Welcome to Mic’d Up with Macsrebo (00:44) Meet Ashla Stargazer (02:22) Turning Cosplay Into “Causeplay” (04:02) Bringing Characters to Life for Kids (06:36) The Elsa Moment Ashla Will Never Forget (09:16) What Cosplay Really Means to Ashla (11:40) Ashla’s Dream Star Wars Rebels Troop (13:08) Galactic Academy & the Next Generation (15:37) Why Ashla Chose Theory Sabers (20:42) What Makes the Theory Sabers Community Different (23:32) Ashla’s Message to Macsrebo (26:27) Donating Theory Sabers Commissions to Charity (28:18) Ashla’s Best Cosplay Face-Paint Tips (30:12) Mac’s Devon Izara Makeup Struggles (34:36) Why Cosplay Is Also Acting (36:24) Advice for Your First Face-Paint Cosplay (41:17) Final Words & Inspiration (42:23) Macsrebo Signs Off

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   James Arnold Taylor: Obi-Wan, Plo Koon & Stories From The Clone Wars | Ep. 27

   Hello there! James Arnold Taylor — the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Koon in Star Wars: The Clone Wars — joins us for one of our biggest episodes of Mic'd Up with Macsrebo yet! James takes us behind the microphone to talk about voice doubling stars like Ewan McGregor, Michael J. Fox and Johnny Depp, building makeshift recording studios on the road, and the moment Obi-Wan finally became his Obi-Wan. Then we get into stories from The Clone Wars that we don't normally hear. James talks about the incredible bond between the Clone Wars cast, his friendships with Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, Catherine Taber and others, cooking pasta at Skywalker Ranch, watching episodes alongside George Lucas and Dave Filoni, and what those years together were really like. Mac also turns the conversation to something close to our family: Plo Koon. James tells us how he developed Plo's voice with Dave Filoni and what it would mean to him to voice the Jedi Master in live action someday. Beyond Star Wars, James talks about his passions, pursuing your dreams, inspiring the next generation — and even gives us a little exclusive about an upcoming project! This is the podcast you're looking for. 🎙️ Mic'd Up with Macsrebo — Episode 27 Keep following, keep dreaming, and keep the next generation strong with the Force. CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro – James Arnold Taylor (01:28) Becoming Hollywood’s Voice Double (05:59) Recording Studios in Hotel Rooms (11:49) When Obi-Wan Became HIS Obi-Wan (14:09) Clone Wars Stories Nobody Asks About (17:41) The Clone Wars Cast Changed His Life (23:04) Cooking Pasta at Skywalker Ranch (27:33) More Memories From Skywalker Ranch (31:45) Passion, Faith & Pursuing Your Dreams (37:33) Becoming Plo Koon (40:13) Could Plo Koon Return in Live Action? (42:23) What’s Next + a Surprise Exclusive James Arnold Taylor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, The Clone Wars, Star Wars, Clone Wars, Dave Filoni, George Lucas, Skywalker Ranch, Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, Catherine Taber, Dee Bradley Baker, Ewan McGregor, voice acting, Star Wars podcast, Star Wars interview, Clone Wars podcast, Mic'd Up with Macsrebo, Macsrebo

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