Mic’d Up with Macsrebo

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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.

  1. 4d ago

    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

  2. Sep 25

    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

  3. Sep 18

    Star Wars Galactic Academy: Kids, Cosplay & the Next Generation of Star Wars Fans

    What is the Star Wars Galactic Academy, and how can young Star Wars fans become part of the costuming and trooping community? This week on Mic’d Up with Macsrebo, Andy and Leah Tedesco from the Galactic Academy Denon School of New York join us for a father-daughter conversation about Star Wars, cosplay, costuming, the 501st Legion, Sabine Wren and bringing the next generation into the Star Wars fandom. Andy explains how his experience with the 501st Legion Empire City Garrison helped inspire the Denon School, which serves Galactic Academy cadets throughout New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley. Leah shares what it’s like being a young Star Wars fan and Galactic Academy cadet, trooping alongside her dad, dressing as Sabine Wren, meeting other kids and becoming part of the Star Wars costuming community. Macsrebo shares her experiences trooping as Hera Syndulla and Ahsoka Tano and why finding other kids who love Star Wars can make such a huge difference. We also explore the difference between cosplay and costuming, how kids can join the Galactic Academy, the connection to groups like the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion, Star Wars trading cards, Comic Cons, family fandom and why giving young fans their own place in the galaxy matters. It’s a conversation about more than costumes. It’s about Star Wars families, friendship, creativity, confidence, community and passing a love of Star Wars to the next generation. (00:00) Opening(00:23) Welcome to Mic’d Up with Macsrebo(01:44) Meet Andy & Leah – Galactic Academy Denon School(02:17) Why Andy Started the Denon School(06:02) What Is the Star Wars Galactic Academy?(09:40) What Kids Get from the Galactic Academy(12:08) Finding Friends Through Star Wars(14:07) Growing Up with Cosplay & Comic Cons(16:33) How Kids Can Join the Galactic Academy(18:49) TrooperCon & the Star Wars Costuming Community(19:41) Father-Daughter Star Wars Trooping(22:49) Leah on Being a Galactic Academy Cadet(24:42) Galactic Academy Trading Cards(26:04) Costuming vs. Cosplay – What’s the Difference?(29:19) Why Leah Chose Sabine Wren(31:02) Lightsaber vs. Jetpack(32:46) Team Sabine: Why Not Both?(33:08) Leah’s Favorite Part of Trooping as Sabine(35:43) Putting on the Helmet & Becoming the Character(36:04) Building the Next Generation of Star Wars Fans(38:18) The Legacy of the Denon School(40:00) Parents Don’t Need to Be in the 501st(42:20) Giving Young Star Wars Fans the Spotlight(44:20) Nervous About Joining? Andy’s Advice for Kids(46:13) Finding Your People Through Star Wars(48:58) What Star Wars Character Should Leah Cosplay Next?(49:53) Being Yourself Through Star Wars & Costuming(51:11) Why Father-Daughter Trooping Matters(53:33) Mac Finds Another Star Wars Fan at School(55:25) How to Find & Join the Galactic Academy

  4. Sep 11

    Part 2 | Passing Star Wars to the Next Generation | StarWarsGazer & KidGazer | Mic’d Up Ep. 25

    How do we pass Star Wars to the next generation? 🌟 In Episode 25 of Mic’d Up with Macsrebo, we continue a conversation that began on the Podgazer Podcast — but this time, StarWarsGazer brings his daughter, KidGazer, along for Part 2! Together, two Star Wars families and two generations of fans talk about what gets kids excited about a galaxy far, far away. Is it the movies? The Clone Wars and Rebels? Grogu? LEGO? Galaxy’s Edge? Conventions? Or simply finding the part of Star Wars that speaks to YOU? We also talk about why parents shouldn’t force their own Star Wars journey onto their kids, how toys and LEGO let kids create their own stories, the importance of conventions and experiences, and what the next generation could mean for the future of the fandom. And, of course, things get a little crazy when we ask which Star Wars character would make the WORST babysitter and which character we’d bring into the real world for a day. 😂 🎙️ This is Part 2 of our conversation with StarWarsGazer. Part 1 originally aired on the Podgazer Podcast on August 28. If you want Star Wars to thrive for another 50 years, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Mic’d Up with Macsrebo for more Star Wars conversations, interviews, cosplay, conventions and adventures from our family’s point of view. #StarWars #MicdUpWithMacsrebo #StarWarsFamily #StarWarsPodcast #NextGeneration

  5. Sep 4

    Creating Star Wars Hair with Maria Sandoval | Fennec, Anakin, Bo-Katan & More | Episode 24

    How do you create hairstyles for a galaxy far, far away? In Episode 24 of Mic’d Up with Macsrebo, we transport back to Rebel Scum Con for a special conversation with hairstylist Maria Sandoval. While styling Macsrebo’s hair at the convention, Maria takes us behind the scenes of creating some unforgettable Star Wars looks. She talks about designing Fennec Shand’s hairstyle, working with Hayden Christensen to recreate Anakin Skywalker’s Clone Wars-era look for Ahsoka, transforming characters with wigs and hairpieces, and why Bo-Katan never seems to have helmet hair. Maria also offers some great advice for cosplayers about screen accuracy, creativity and remembering why we cosplay in the first place: because we love these characters and want to have fun bringing them to life. And don’t miss the story of “Speedy,” a little speeder that unexpectedly became a celebrity behind the scenes! Episode Chapters (00:10) Welcome to Mic’d Up with Macsrebo(01:21) Who Inspired Maria to Become an Artist?(02:36) Designing Hair for Action Scenes(03:44) How Hairstyles Tell a Character’s Story(05:12) Creating Anakin Skywalker’s Ahsoka Look(06:25) Maria’s Dream of Working on Star Wars(07:26) Maria’s Favorite Star Wars Hairstyles(08:22) Maria’s Advice for Cosplayers(09:58) How Star Wars Hair Extensions Work(11:15) The Secret Behind Bo-Katan’s Perfect Helmet Hair(13:16) Keeping Hair Camera-Ready During Action Scenes(14:20) Cosplay Hair, Braids & Convention Adventures(15:18) Meet “Speedy,” the Star Wars Set Speeder(17:05) Preparing the Hair for a New Cosplay

  6. Aug 28

    It’s Not Easy Being Green! Hera Syndulla Cosplay Tips with SirensCallCo | Ep. 23

    💚 What does it really take to transform into Hera Syndulla? On Episode 23 of Mic’d Up with Macsrebo, we’re joined by SirensCallCo, a longtime cosplayer and member of the Rebel Legion who brings one of our favorite Star Wars characters, Hera Syndulla, to life! Since Hera is one of Macsrebo’s favorite characters to cosplay, this episode becomes a hands-on lesson in leveling up her own Hera look. Siren shares tips learned from more than 10 years of cosplay, including how she got started with the Rebel Legion, why she chose Hera, and what she has learned after years of turning herself green! We dive into: 💚 Preparing your skin for face paint🖌️ Choosing the right brushes for smoother coverage💦 Getting the water-to-paint ratio right✨ Setting face paint and helping it last through a convention👀 Creating Hera’s eyebrows, eyes, contour and facial details⏱️ Why great cosplay makeup takes time and practice👗 Building vs. commissioning a costume🌟 The difference between cosplay and Rebel Legion costume standards❤️ Why you should never compare your cosplay journey to someone else’s🚀 Siren’s three biggest tips for first-time Hera cosplayers One of our favorite messages from this conversation: everyone starts somewhere. Your first cosplay doesn’t need to look like someone else’s tenth year of cosplaying. Practice, learn from the community, stay within your budget and, most importantly, have fun! Whether you want to cosplay Hera Syndulla, join the Rebel Legion, experiment with face paint, or simply love Star Wars Rebels, there are plenty of tips in this episode to help you on your own cosplay journey. 🎙️ Mic’d Up with Macsrebo brings you Star Wars, cosplay, conventions, interviews and fandom from a unique family perspective. ⭐ Subscribe and follow for more exclusive interviews and fandom fun! (00:00) Welcome to Episode 23(01:15) Meet SirensCallCo(02:07) Getting Started with the Rebel Legion(04:18) How Siren Became a Star Wars Fan(05:28) Why Hera Syndulla?(08:14) Preparing Your Skin for Green Face Paint(13:23) Makeup & Skincare Tips(15:49) Everyone Starts Somewhere in Cosplay(18:09) Brush vs. Sponge for Face Paint(21:17) The Secret to a Smooth First Coat(23:20) Getting the Water-to-Paint Ratio Right(26:45) How to Set Green Face Paint(30:53) Creating Hera’s Eyebrows & Facial Details(34:14) Finding Your Own Hera Makeup Style(36:37) Painting the Difficult Areas(39:22) The Hera Makeup Tip Siren Wishes She Knew(40:18) How Long Does Hera Makeup Take?(42:14) Cosplay Makeup Is Art(47:25) Contouring Over Face Paint(48:26) Making vs. Commissioning a Hera Costume(49:45) Cosplay vs. Rebel Legion Standards(53:08) Cosplay Is for Everyone(54:06) 3 Tips for First-Time Hera Cosplayers(56:25) Even Experienced Cosplayers Keep Learning(57:50) Final Sign-Off #StarWars #HeraSyndulla #StarWarsCosplay #Cosplay #StarWarsRebels

  7. Aug 21

    The Incredible Cosplayer: Finding Confidence, Community & Yourself Through Cosplay | Ep. 22

    What happens when cosplay becomes more than just putting on a costume? On Episode 22 of Mic’d Up with Macsrebo, we sit down with Mitchell Kai, The Incredible Cosplayer, to talk about the creativity, passion, challenges, and personal connections behind his incredible cosplays. Mitchell takes us back to where his journey began with a homemade Spider-Man costume and shares some of the trial and error that came with learning the craft. He also reveals why characters like Spider-Man, Nightcrawler, Superman, and Luffy mean so much to him and how their stories have connected with his own life. We also get an up-close look at his light-up Spider-Man armor, hear about memorable celebrity reactions to his costumes, discover his dream unlimited-budget cosplay, and find out why Spider-Man would be the ONE character he'd choose to become for a day. But this conversation goes much deeper than costumes. Mitchell opens up about confidence, self-expression, overcoming challenges, finding a community, and learning not to compare yourself to everyone around you. His message to kids and anyone thinking about trying cosplay is simple: start small, choose a character you love, and have fun expressing yourself. 🌟 In this episode: • How The Incredible Cosplayer got started • His first homemade Spider-Man cosplay • The characters that changed his life • Building his incredible Spider-Man armor • Celebrity reactions to his costumes • His craziest cosplay photo adventures • His dream Iron Spider cosplay • Why cosplay can feel like living a superhero double life • Advice for kids and first-time cosplayers • Finding confidence and self-expression through cosplay 👍 Like, subscribe, and tell us in the comments: What character would YOU cosplay if you could choose anyone? Follow Macsrebo Media for more convention adventures, cosplay, exclusive interviews, collectibles, Star Wars fandom, and family fun! 00:00 Intro / Splash Screen 00:07 Welcome to Mic’d Up with Macsrebo 00:56 Meet The Incredible Cosplayer 01:22 How Mitchell Got Into Cosplay 04:31 His First Homemade Spider-Man Costume 05:46 Cosplay Mistakes & Hot Glue Lessons 08:30 Why Trial and Error Matters 08:58 The Cosplays That Changed His Life 11:25 Why Nightcrawler Means So Much 13:09 Connecting With Superman 14:18 Finding Himself in Luffy 16:44 Cosplay Is More Than Wearing a Costume 18:21 His Most Challenging Cosplay Build 18:33 The Light-Up Spider-Man Armor Reveal 20:05 Creating a Cosplay From Fan Art 22:26 Celebrity Reactions to His Cosplays 26:05 His Craziest Cosplay Experiences 28:02 The Dream Cosplay With an Unlimited Budget 29:25 If He Could Become One Character for a Day... 31:16 Mac’s “Peter Parker” Double Life 32:08 Mitchell’s Cosplay Double Life 34:00 Bringing Cosplay Into Everyday Life 37:07 Advice for Kids Who Want to Start Cosplaying 40:51 Start Small & Just Have Fun 41:56 Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Cosplayers 44:15 Self-Confidence, Self-Love & Finding Your Community 45:42 More Than Just a Cosplayer 46:35 How Finding Your Voice Can Change Everything 47:17 Closing & Final Message**

  8. Aug 16

    Episode 21 | We Found Star Wars Heaven! The Ultimate Rebel Scum Con Experience

    🌌 REBEL SCUM CON: AN OUT-OF-THIS-GALAXY EXPERIENCE! 🌌How do you recap a weekend when you truly felt like you were in Star Wars heaven?! ⭐️Rebel Scum Con was everything we hoped it would be and so much more. We are forever grateful to everyone who poured their time, energy, and heart into making this event happen. From the incredible creators, artists, cosplayers, friends new and old, to an absolutely STACKED lineup of celebrity talent, the Force was definitely strong in Frisco!We knew there was no way we could do it ALL... but we gave it our ALL! 💪🎤 Celebrity interviews✍️ Autographs and unforgettable meet-and-greets🌌 Fandom fun around every corner🎶 Boonta Eve after-parties🕹️ Late-night adventures at Dave & Buster's❤️ And memories we will be talking about for a LONG time!Mac literally closed out the joint! 😂 We stayed until the very end, waiting for the plugs to be pulled because she simply did not want to leave.Her words summed up the entire weekend perfectly:"I'm in Star Wars heaven."We couldn't agree more.The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and you can see just how much heart and soul the founders pour into Rebel Scum Con. This isn't just another convention. It feels like a celebration of the people who create, perform, cosplay, collect, share, and LOVE Star Wars.As soon as those next dates are announced, we're marking the calendar and planning the vacation around Rebel Scum Con because this is one convention we CANNOT MISS!Thank you, Rebel Scum Con, for an unforgettable weekend. Until next time... May the Force be with you! ⭐️Check out their website: https://rebelscumconventions.com/ #RebelScumCon #StarWars #MacsreboMedia #StarWarsFans #StarWarsConvention

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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.

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  • Creator
    Mackenzie | Macsrebo
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Mackenzie | Macsrebo
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