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20 Dec 2023Episode 666 - World Between Worlds - December 202300:36:59

In this edition of “World Between Worlds” on Podcast Stardust, Jay has more Ahsoka products for your collection and some Star Wars ideas for Halloween and more.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

 

Check our more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas in episode 612.

 

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04 Aug 2023Episode 607 - RIP Paul Reubens - Star Wars News00:29:58

The excerpts for From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi have been revealed, and we say goodbye to the voice DJ R3X from Oga’s Catina, Paul Reubens.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The identity of the Inquisitor in Ahsoka,
  • The 40 blurbs concerning the stories coming in From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi,
  • Jedi: Survivor coming to the last gen consoles, and
  • Farewell to the voice of R3X from Star Tours and Oga’s Cantina.

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07 Aug 2023Episode 608 - Ahsoka Series - Storm Over Ryloth - The Clone Wars - 011900:26:08

Ahsoka learns lessons in leadership and following orders when commanding Republic and Clone forces in a mission to save the Twi’leks in “Storm Over Ryloth.”

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

  • Ahsoka’s immaturity as a young Jedi,
  • How Ahsoka’s eagerness to lead her clones to victory lead a disaster,
  • How Ahsoka learns and grows from this experience, and
  • Ahsoka’s growth as a leader as she devises a new strategy.

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23 Sep 2024Episode 785 - LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy00:37:07

Sig Greebling and Jedi Bob race to find a Jedi Temple are restore the galaxy before Darth Devastator can capture the cornerstone and dominate an alternate Star Wars galaxy in this LEGO special.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on this LEGO Star Wars mini-series,
  • The origins of Jedi Bob and why he is significant,
  • Our favorite Star Wars references and Easter Eggs in this mini-series,
  • The alternate take on the Jedi and Sith in the series, and
  • Whether we would be interest in a sequel to this LEGO Star Wars special.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust

 

Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.

 

Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord.

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28 Feb 2024Episode 696 - Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back00:39:45

In this Star Wars “what if” style story, Luke Skywalker doesn’t survive his injuries on Hoth, and it is up to Han Solo to find Dagobah and Master Yoda to save the galaxy from the Empire.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our overall thoughts on this story and how it compares to Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope,
  • The timing of this story in relation to the prequel movies and how Attack of the Clones impacted this story, or should have impacted this story,
  • Whether it is believable that Han Solo would be interested in training as a Jedi,
  • Yoda’s reception of Princess Leia and how he trained her,
  • Yoda and Darth Vader’s confrontation, and
  • Leia’s confrontation with Darth Vader.

For our discussion of Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope, check out episode 692.

 

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust

 

Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.

 

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08 Jul 2024Episode 752 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 400:23:36

In light of a slow news week, we return to trivia for The Phantom Menace. These questions largely focus on Qui-Gon’s interactions with Watto in his shop.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Questions about the parts that Qui-Gon tries to buy from Watto,
  • What kind of currency and how much of it that Qui-Gon has,
  • Jar Jar’s antics in Watto’s shop while Qui-Gon bargains with Watto,
  • Anakin’s discussion with Padmé,
  • Trivia surrounding Sebulba’s introduction,
  • Questions about Qui-Gon, Jar Jar, and Padmé’s introduction to Shmi, and
  • Darth Sidious’s instructions for Darth Maul.

For more The Phantom Menace trivia, check out episodes 741, 742, and 743.

 

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust

 

Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.

 

Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord

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15 Sep 2023Episode 625 - Ahsoka - Part 5 - Shadow Warrior00:49:35

Anakin returns to teach Ahsoka one final lesson about legacy, living, and moving on in Part 5 of Ahsoka, “Shadow Warrior.”

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Hera’s search for Ahsoka and Sabine,
  • Captain Teva’s interference with the Republic on Hera’s behalf,
  • Jacen’s ability to hear things in the Force,
  • Anakin returning as Ahsoka’s master in the World Between Worlds,
  • The return to the Clone Wars and the Siege of Mandalore,
  • The appearance of “Young Ahsoka” as portrayed by Ariana Greenblatt,
  • What the lesson was that Anakin was trying to teach Ahsoka,
  • How Ahsoka figures out where Sabine is, and
  • Hitching a ride with purrgils to pursue Morgan Elsbeth and Baylan Skoll.

Find our discussion of Part 4 of Ahsoka in episode 622.

 

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.

 

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22 Jan 2024Episode 680 - Hondo Ohnaka Series: Marvel’s Galaxy’s Edge00:42:39

Our series focusing on Hondo Ohnaka takes us to Galaxy’s Edge as Hondo is caught up in a heist that involves a Sith artifact and Dok-Ondar.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • How this miniseries from Marvel portrays Black Spire Outpost on Batuu compared to the Disney theme parks,
  • Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities,
  • Han Solo and Chewbacca’s attempt to acquire a sarlacc,
  • Greedo’s failed mission to kidnap an asset of the Banking Clan,
  • Kendoh and her crew,
  • A mission with Hondo Ohnaka to steal an artifact from the Temple of Kyber on Jedha,
  • Doctor Aphra’s mission with Dok-Ondar to acquire a Sith artifact, and
  • How Dok-Ondar came out on top at the end.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.

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18 Dec 2023Episode 665 - Hondo Series, Part 8 - The Clone Wars - “A Necessary Bond” 050900:32:20

Ahsoka and the Jedi younglings form an alliance with Hondo and his pirates to escape from Florrum and General Grievous’s droid army.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Hondo’s reaction to General Grievous and Cound Dooku after they invade Florrum,
  • The alliance formed between Hondo and the Jedi,
  • The relationship Hondo forms with the Jedi youngling, Katooni,
  • Hondo’s shifting ethics when it comes to the children and the Jedi,
  • The secret hangar full of ships that Hondo has on Florrum, and
  • The return of the Jedi younglings to Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Check out the prior entry in our Hondo Ohnaka series in episode 662.

 

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

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09 Oct 2024Episode 792 - Padawan's Pride Review00:36:15

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent on their first mission a few years after The Phantom Menace in this audiobook by Bryan Q. Miller.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our non-spoiler thoughts on this audiobook overall,
  • The state of Anakin and Obi-Wan’s relationship a few years after the Battle of Naboo,
  • How Anakin and Obi-Wan got sent on their first mission,
  • The portrayal of Anakin and Obi-Wan’s characterization,
  • The podracing that happens in the book,
  • Many of the references and Easter eggs that appear in the story, and more.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

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Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord.

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06 Dec 2023Episode 660 - Best of Star Wars 202300:41:59

With 2023 coming to an end, we look back at the best of Star Wars storytelling from the year and rank our top ten pieces of content across shows, books, video games, and more.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our overall top ten pieces of Star Wars content for 2023,
  • Our individual top ten favorites from the year, and
  • Some honorable mentions that didn’t quite make it into the top ten but are deserving nonetheless.

 

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07 Feb 2024Episode 687 - World Between Worlds - February 202400:37:59

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Jay has rounded up some great Star Wars gift ideas for all your loved ones.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

Find more fun Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product gift ideas in last month’s edition of World Between Worlds in episode 678.

 

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24 Jan 2024Episode 681 -The Phantom Menace, Part 1: The Negotiations Were Short01:20:03

Our series breaking down The Phantom Menace begins with the Jedi arrival at the Trade Federation blockade on Naboo.

 

Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7 joins us for this segment. Make sure to check our Allen’s TEDx Talk: Why Hope Is Star Wars’ Most Powerful Force.

 

This edition of our The Phantom Menace series covers the following segment of the movie: Beginning to 10:45.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Allen’s experience with The Phantom Menace, his favorite scene, and favorite character,
  • The opening crawl to The Phantom Menace and the importance of “taxation of the trade routes,”
  • Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s arrival at the Trade Federation blockade,
  • Initially thoughts on the battledroids,
  • The first appearance of Neimoidians,
  • Darth Sidious’s introduction in The Phantom Menace,
  • Queen Amidala’s first appearance when she confronts the Trade Federation, and
  • The Naboo response to the Trade Federation blockade.

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31 Jul 2023Episode 605 - Ahsoka Series - Rising Malevolene - The Clone Wars 010200:31:41

We are on the road to the debut of Ahsoka, and we start by looking at her first appearance in The Clone Wars as she Anakin attempt to rescue Jedi Master Plo Koon.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

  • Ahsoka’s appearance at a young age compared to how she appeared in Rebels, The Mandalorian, and The Book of Boba Fett,
  • Her attitudes and behavior as a young padawan,
  • How Anakin attempts to teach her the flexibility to be found in following orders from the Jedi Council,
  • Her faith that Jedi Master Plo Koon would survive, and
  • The resolution of this adventure.

You can find our coverage of Ahsoka’s appearances in season 7 of The Clone Wars in the following episodes:

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06 Sep 2024Episode 778 - Ahsoka Season Two Filming Tease - Star Wars News00:24:41

Natasha Liu Bordizzo casually mentioned when she will be filming season two of Ahsoka, and we’re discussing what that means and more in this week’s Star Wars news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Natasha Liu Bordizzo’s (Sabine Wren) comments on when she will be filming season two of Ahsoka,
  • Carl Weathers (Greef Karga in The Mandalorian) receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and
  • Our initial thoughts on the gameplay of Star Wars: Outlaws.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust

 

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Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord.

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20 Oct 2023Episode 640 - Star Wars Publishing News from NYCC00:31:00

With New York Comic Con 2024 in the rearview mirror, we look at the Star Wars publishing announcements, plus an excerpt from The Eye of Darkness and droids in Galaxy’s Edge.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • A Mace Windu miniseries coming from Marvel,
  • A Jango Fett comic miniseries,
  • A comic adaptation of Thrawn: Alliances,
  • Other Star Wars publishing announcements from New York Comic Con,
  • An excerpt from The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness by George Mann, and
  • The appearance of new walking droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.

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10 Jan 2024Episode 675 - Rise of the Phantom01:06:49

With the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace approaching, we discuss the development and production of the first movie of the sequel trilogy.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • What was happening in Star Wars after Return of the Jedi and before The Phantom Menace,
  • What changed in the film industry that inspired George Lucas to make the prequels,
  • Some of the key people responsible for The Phantom Menace,
  • A couple of casting stories,
  • How George Lucas ended up directing this episode of Star Wars after approaching other directors to do it,
  • Some of the issues that plagued filming The Phantom Menace,
  • The distribution of the movie, and
  • The trailers, poster, and title of the movie.

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22 Nov 2023Episode 654 - Return of the Jedi, Part 11 - A Funeral and a Celebration00:31:17

In the final episode of our Return of the Jedi, we discuss Darth Vader’s funeral pyre, the Rebel celebration on Endor, and the appearance of the Force ghosts.

 

This episode covers the segment of Return of the Jedi that runs from 2:04:38 to the end. 

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Darth Vader’s funeral pyre and Luke’s observance,
  • The reunion of the big three and other characters at Bright Tree Village and the ensuing celebration,
  • The additional scenes added to the end in which the galaxy celebrates the demise of the Emperor and the Empire,
  • Yub Nub vs. the new song composed for the end of Return of the Jedi, and
  • The appearance of the Force ghosts.

Check out the previous entry in this series in episode 639.

 

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12 Jan 2024Episode 676 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Announced - Star Wars News00:27:41

A new year brings big Star Wars news with the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to theaters and Ahsoka season two in development.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The announcement of a new Star Wars movie: The Mandalorian and Grogu,
  • How this movie fits in with the other announced movies from Star Wars Celebration London,
  • The announcement of Ahsoka season two,
  • How all of this impacts a fourth season of The Mandalorian, and
  • David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) on their canceled Star Wars movie.

 

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11 Oct 2023Episode 636 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 400:39:57

Lando struggles with the burden of leadership, a scout trooper chases down Luke Skwyalker, Ewoks live with threat of the Empire, and Norra Wexley prepares for the attack on the Death Star in this collection of stories from From a Certain Point of View.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Lando’s challenges as the leader of Cloud City and with the Rebellion,
  • A scout trooper chasing down Luke Skywlaker,
  • Wicket’s desire for a day off despite the presence of the Empire on Endor,
  • Logray’s joy and dismay in finding the “Golden One” on Endor, and
  • Norra Wexley’s night of Sabacc before attacking the Death Star.

Find our last discussion of Return of the Jedi stories from From a Certain Point of View in episode 633.

 

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22 May 2024Episode 732 - The Bad Batch Season 3 Retrospective00:42:18

With a few weeks having passed since the season three finale of The Bad Batch having passed, we look back at the best moments, favorite clones, guest appearances, and unresolved issues.

 

We are joined by Cap and Star from the Star Wars Stuff podcast for this discussion.

 

In this episode of Podcast Stardust we discuss:

  • Our overall thoughts on season three of Star Wars: The Bad Batch,
  • Our favorite episodes and moments from the season,
  • Who our favorite clones were throughout these 15 episodes,
  • The best guest appearances,
  • Unresolved issues from the series, and more.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust

 

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Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord

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15 Jan 2024Episode 677 - Hondo Ohnaka Series: Pirate’s Price00:43:51

The Hondo Ohnaka series continues with a look at Lou Anders’s Pirate’s Price. We discuss Hondo’s adventures with Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Maz Kanata.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • How this book relates to The Clone Wars, Rebels, and Galaxy’s Edge,
  • Hondo Ohnaka’s attempts to steal the Millennium Falcon and how he met Han Solo and Chewbacca,
  • The fascinating world of Dhandu 3, the pakiphantos species, and the turlossus,
  • How a character named Mahjo Reelo conned Hondo into a job,
  • Hondo’s adventure with Maz Kanata,
  • How Hondo came to acquire the Millennium Falcon and station it at Blackspire Outpost on Batuu, 
  • Some of Hondo’s mother’s advice, and
  • Bazine Netal’s attempts to acquire the Millennium Falcon from Hondo.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

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02 Feb 2024Episode 685 - 25 Years of LEGO Star Wars - Star Wars News00:28:04

Daisy Ridley teases a new direction for the Jedi Order, Ewan McGregor reflects on performing in the prequel trilogy, and LEGO Star Wars celebrates 25 years of collaboration in this week’s Star Wars news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Daisy Ridley’s comments about the direction of the Jedi Order in the upcoming “New Jedi Order” movie,
  • What Daisy knows and doesn’t know about the cast and when the film will begin filming,
  • Ewan McGregor’s thoughts on starring in the prequels,
  • Ewan’s comments on a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and
  • The beginning of celebrations around the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

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24 Jul 2024Episode 759 - The Phantom Menace, Part 7 - No Longer a Slave00:59:39

In the aftermath of the podrace, Anakin is freed, Darth Maul attacks, and the Jedi deliver the Queen of Naboo to Coruscant. We are breaking it down in part seven of our The Phantom Menace series.

 

We are joined by Dan Zehr, host of Coffee with Kenobi and Star Wars author, for this discussion.

 

The segment of the film we discuss runs from 1:10:04 to 1:22:45.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Dan’s earliest experiences with The Phantom Menace,
  • The celebration of Anakin Skywalker’s win after the podrace,
  • Qui-Gon Jinn and Watto settling up their bet and the consequences,
  • Qui-Gon delivering the news that Anakin has been freed and is no longer a slave,
  • Anakin and Shmi Skywalker’s goodbye as he leaves to join the Jedi,
  • Darth Maul’s attack, and
  • The Jedi successfully delivering Queen Amidala to Coruscant and the introduction of Chancellor Valorum.

Make sure to check out the prior entry in our The Phantom Menace series in episode 746.

 

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31 Jul 2024PS 762 - World Between Worlds - July 202400:43:28

San Diego Comic Con exclusives, jewelry, laptop sleeves, scent diffusers, and more highlight this month’s roundup of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product suggestions, check out the last episode of World Between Worlds in episode 747.

 

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06 May 2024Episode 725 - Star Wars: Hunters - Star Wars News00:27:04

We discuss the upcoming release of Star Wars: Hunters on mobile platforms and announcements and ticket sales for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The release date for Star Wars: Hunters,
  • Our reaction to the story trailer for Star Wars: Hunters,
  • Our thoughts on what we know of the gameplay so far,
  • The announcement of the first round of celebrity guests for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, and
  • Ticket sales for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.

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04 Sep 2023Episode 620 - More Takes on Star Wars Debates00:31:31

Is Obi-Wan Kenobi a liar? Did he recognize R2-D2 in A New Hope? We discuss these and other common Star Wars debate topics in this episode of Podcast Stardust.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Whether Obi-Wan Kenobi is a liar or whether “from a certain point of view” is actually a good explanation,
  • Whether Ben Solo return in the next Star Wars movie,
  • Did Obi-Wan Kenobi recognize R2-D2 on Tatooine in A New Hope?
  • Should the Force ghost of Anakin had Hayden Christensen’s appearance at the end of Return of the Jedi? and
  • Which is better: Rey is a nobody (as explained in The Last Jedi) or Rey is a Palpatine (according to The Rise of Skywalker)?

Check out our previous takes on random Star Wars debate topics in episode 606.

 

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22 Sep 2023Episode 628 - Ahsoka - Part 6 - "Far, Far Away" part 100:37:29

We begin our discussion of Part 6 of Ahsoka with a discussion of the arrival at Peridea, Thrawn’s introduction, his stormtroopers, the Great Mothers, and more.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Ahsoka and Huyang traveling through hyperspace with the purrgil,
  • The arrival at Peridea,
  • The Great Mothers and the legacy of Dathomir,
  • Thrawn’s arrival at the Great Mother’s tower,
  • Thrawn’s stormtroopers and Captain Enoch, and
  • What Thrawn has agreed to transport for the Great Mothers.

Find our discussion of part 5 of Ahsoka in episode 625.

 

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09 Sep 2024Episode 779 - The Clone Wars - "Rookies" - 10500:28:35

The clones take center stage when the Separatists attack a Republic listening post manned only by rookie clone troopers. Never fear, Captain Rex and Commander Cody arrive to save the day.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • How this episode is a foundational episode for so many other episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars,
  • The first appearance of the commando droids and why they are rare,
  • The introduction of Echo and how he changes so much later,
  • Captain Rex and Commander Cody making their debuts in The Clone Wars, and
  • Some trivia elements of this episode of The Clone Wars.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 776.

 

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18 Mar 2024Episode 704 - Rogue Squadron Revived? - Star Wars News00:27:09

Patty Jenkins says she is back working on Rogue Squadron, Daisy Ridley is expecting a Star Wars script soon, and some comic and book news highlight this week’s Star Wars news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • What Daisy Ridley knows about the “New Jedi Order” movie’s production,
  • Patty Jenkins says she owes Lucasfilm a script for her Rogue Squadon movie,
  • Star Wars: Visions gets a new comic tie-in story for the Ronin, and
  • Some mixed feelings on an adaptation of The Princess and the Scoundrel.

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04 Oct 2024Episode 790 - Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss Excerpt - Star Wars News00:23:50

This week’s Star Wars news acknowledges the tenth anniversary of Rebels, a trailer for Music By John Williams, and an excerpt from Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • How the tenth anniversary of Rebels snuck up on us,
  • The trailer for Music By John Williams and the praise given to John Williams by Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ron Howard, and others, and
  • An old western style excerpt for the upcoming Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss novel by Steven Barnes.

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27 Mar 2024Episode 708 - Marvel’s The High Republic, Phase 3, #1-400:30:53

Jedi Master Keeve Trennis makes her return in Cavan Scott’s The High Republic from Marvel. We’re breaking down issues 1-4 of Phase 3 as Keeve captures an old enemy and looks for an old friend.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Where we find Keeve Trennis at the start of the series,
  • Keeve’s flashbacks to her training with Master Sskeer,
  • Hutt control over some parts of Republic space after the Stormwall went up,
  • An impending alliance between the Hutts and the Nihil,
  • The reveal of the Hutt enforcer’s identity,
  • Terec and Ceret’s issues after their injuries in Phase 1, and
  • Taking Lourna Dee to the Occlusion Zone to look for an old friend of Keeve.

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08 Dec 2023Episode 661 - Season of the Force - Star Wars News00:32:36

Disneyland prepares for a Star Wars celebration in the park and Jay shares her experiences at GalaxyCon Columbus in this week’s Star Wars news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The announcement of Season of the Force coming to Disneyland,
  • New Star Wars Nites in Disneyland,
  • Our experiences at similar events in the past,
  • Another director that wants to make a Star Wars movie, and
  • Jay’s convention report from GalaxyCon Columbus.

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29 Mar 2024Episode 709 - The Bad Batch: Harbinger - 030900:40:45

Asajj Ventress makes her return and shares information about M-counts with the Bad Batch while evaluating whether Omega has some sort of Force capabilities.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our overall reactions to “Harbinger,”

  • The return of Asajj Ventress without an explanation of how she survived Dark Disciple,

  • Crosshair continuing to integrate himself back into the Bad Batch,

  • Asajj evaluating Omega’s potential to have a high M-count,

  • The fight with the sea creature, and 

  • Asajj’s final evaluation of Omega’s potential.

 

Find our discussion of the prior episode of The Bad Batch in episode 706.

 

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28 Aug 2023Episode 617 - Ahsoka at Galaxy’s Edge - Star Wars News00:27:30

The Mandalorian comes to Blu-Ray, Ahsoka visits the Disney parks, Dexter makes an appearance, and a Rebel Moon trailer feature in this week’s Star Wars news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

  • The Mandalorian season one and two coming to Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD disc,
  • An excerpt from From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi,
  • Ahsoka Tano appearing in Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland,
  • An update on the HasLab The Vintage Series Ghost, and
  • The Rebel Moon trailer.

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16 Aug 2024Episode 769 - D23 Star Wars Reveals00:34:10

We are discussing the announcements regarding The Mandalorian and Grogu, Skeleton Crew, Andor, LEGO: Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy and more from D23.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • News about the filming of The Mandalorian and Grogu and a sizzle reel,
  • Diego Luna’s comments on season two of Andor and character confirmations,
  • A first look at Skeleton Crew,
  • A new trailer for LEGO: Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,
  • An update to Smuggler’s Run at Galaxy’s Edge featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu, and
  • Harrison Ford, Frank Oz, and John Williams getting inducted as Disney Legends.

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24 Jul 2023Episode 602 - Strikes, Comic Con, and the Ghost - Star Wars News00:18:16

We briefly touch on how the SAG strike impacts Star Wars, publishing reveals from San Diego Comic Con, and the new HasLab Ghost project.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike on Star Wars,
  • Reveals from San Diego Comic Con concerning Star Wars publishing,
  • First impressions of Delilah S. Dawson’s Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade,
  • A new release date for Tales of Light and Life, and
  • The new HasLab Ghost project from Hasbro.

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08 Nov 2023Episode 648 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 600:38:12

Death Star gunners make retirement plans, Ewoks fight the Empire, the Emperor reflects on Anakin Skywalker, the Super Star Destroyer crashes, and stormtroopers encounter employment issues in the sixth part of From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust:

  • “Twenty and Out” by Lamar Grimes,
  • “The Ballad of Nanta” by Sarah Kuhn,
  • “Then Fall, Sidious” by Olivia Blake,
  • “Impact” by Sean Williams, and
  • “Trooper Trouble” by Laura Pohl.

Check out the last entry of our series on From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi in episode 641.

 

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24 May 2024Episode 733 - The Lightwhip - Star Wars News00:27:33

After some speculation that a novel Jedi weapon would appear in The Acolyte, a new teaser revealed the lightwhip and removed any doubt.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Two new teaser trailers for The Acolyte, one of which features Vernestra Rwoh’s lightwhip,
  • Other moments from the teaser trailers,
  • Amandla Stenberg playing Star Wars music on the violin as arranged by John Williams,
  • An excerpt from The High Republic: Temptation of the Force, and
  • New entries in the Star Wars Essential Legends Collection.

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21 Aug 2023Episode 614 - Ahsoka Series - To Catch a Jedi & The Wrong Jedi - The Clone Wars - 0519 & 0520 8-21-2300:35:42

Our Ahsoka series comes to an end as we discuss Ahsoka’s capture, trial, and decision to leave the Jedi Order during the finale of season five of The Clone Wars.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

  • Ahsoka’s unexpected alliance with Asajj Ventress,
  • Barriss Offee’s betrayal of Ahsoka and the Jedi Order,
  • Anakin’s mission to find the guilty party behind the bombing and the attack,
  • Whether Barriss Offee was correct in her accusations against the Jedi Order,
  • The Jedi Council’s decision to expel Ahsoka from the Jedi Order,
  • The Jedi Council’s offer to reinstate Ahsoka as a Jedi, and
  • Ahsoka’s decision to leave the Jedi Order.

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13 Nov 2023Episode 650 - Hondo Series, Part 4: The Clone Wars - "Revival" - 050100:38:34

Hondo Ohnaka creates an alliance with Obi-Wan Kenobi when Maul and Savage Oppress invade his home planet of Florrum.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Hondo’s first appearance in The Clone Wars since season two,
  • Hondo’s personal sense of honor and his reaction to his men betraying him,
  • The alliance between Hondo and Obi-Wan Kenobi,
  • Some of Hondo’s best lines from this episode,
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi’s fighting skills,
  • The death of a Jedi,
  • Maul and Savage Oppress’s relationship, and
  • Chancellor Palpatine’s reaction to the pursuit of Maul.

Check out the last episode in our Hondo Ohnaka series in episode 647.

 

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16 Oct 2024Episode 795 - World Between Worlds - October 202400:47:10

Jay has found some Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products perfect for fall and Halloween in this edition of World Between Worlds.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out the previous edition of World Between Worlds in episode 783.

 

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07 Aug 2024Episode 765 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 600:22:26

This installment of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Trivia is all about the Boonta Eve Classic podrace.

 

The trivia in this episode covers the segment of The Phantom Menace that runs from 55:03 to 1:10:04, which is the podrace.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we are answering trivia that includes the following topics:

  • Which podracer has pole position for the Boonta Eve Classic?
  • Who are the commentators for the podrace?
  • What Hutt accompanied Jabba the Hutt to the podrace?
  • Who sabotages Anakin Skywalker’s podrace?
  • Which aliens were take shots at the racers? …and more.

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22 Jul 2024Episode 758 - The Syndicates of Outlaws - Star Wars News00:25:15

Shawn Levy comments on Jonathan Trooper writing his Star Wars movie, Ahsoka receives Emmy nominations, a new Ewok comic is coming, and we meet the crime syndicates of Star Wars: Outlaws in this week’s news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Shawn Levy (Deadpool and Wolverine) confirming Jonathan Trooper is writing the script for his Star Wars movie,
  • Ahsoka’s five Emmy nominations,
  • A new Ewoks comic from Marvel arriving this fall, and
  • The criminal syndicates of Star Wars: Outlaws.

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29 Jul 2024Episode 761 - The High Republic: Temptation of the Force00:50:38

The battle between the Jedi and Marchion Ro and the Nihil continues in Tessa Gratton’s Temptation of the Force. We are discussing the latest adult novel from The High Republic in this episode.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on the novel,
  • Porter Engle and his pursuit of General Veiss,
  • Bell Zettifar and Burryaga and their pursuit of reports of the return of the Drengir and the mysterious blight plaguing planets around the galaxy,
  • Vernestra Rwoh’s role in this novel,
  • Xylan Graf and his husbands Cair San Tekka and their roles in assisting the Jedi and the Republic,
  • Marchion Ro’s journey around the galaxy as he investigates the secrets of the blight,
  • Jedi Master Avar Kriss, her relationship with Master Elzar Mann, her thoughts on the Force, and her thoughts on love inside the Jedi order,
  • Avon Starros and her evolution in The High Republic,
  • The Battle at Lightning Crash Station and the liberation of Naboo,
  • The conclusion of the novel, and more.

For more recent discussion of The High Republic, check out episodes 711, 738, and 756.

 

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05 Jul 2024Episode 751 - The Acolyte - Episode 6 - Teach/Corrupt00:51:05

In the aftermath of the battle on Khofar, the Stranger tempts Osha to the dark side while Mae continues her infiltration of Sol’s ship in this thought provoking episode of The Acolyte.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Acolyte,
  • Whether the Unknown Planet is Ahch-to or not,
  • Qimir’s statements about the Jedi to Osha and his attempts to draw her to the dark side of the Force,
  • How some of Qimir’s statements about anger and fear find root in other Star Wars stories,
  • Mae and Sol’s interactions aboard Sol’s ship,
  • Vernestra’s investigation of what happened on Khofar, and
  • What we think may happen next.

For more of our coverage of The Acolyte, check out episodes 745 and 748.

 

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16 Aug 2023Episode 612 - World Between Worlds - August 202300:41:21

Jay has gathered a broad variety of Ahsoka themed fashion and lifestyle products to help you get ready for the release of Ahsoka on Disney+ next week.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

 

Find more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas gathered by Jay in episode 601.

 

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18 Oct 2024Episode 796 - A New Legacy - Star Wars News00:22:28

Star Wars and Marvel are commemorating 10 years of new canon comics with Star Wars: A New Legacy. Also, there is another guest announcement for Star Wars Celebration in this week’s Star Wars news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The announcement of Star Wars: A New Legacy,
  • Some of the characters appearing in A New Legacy,
  • A new guest announcement for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025,
  • The lack of buzz for the next Celebration and our feelings about it, and
  • When we would like to see the next Celebration in the United States.

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13 Sep 2024Episode 781 - RIP James Earl Jones - Star Wars News00:25:21

The world lost the glorious baritone voice of James Earl Jones when he passed away at the age of 93. We are remembering his legacy and achievements in this episode.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The passing of James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader among other things,
  • The career, accolades, roles, tributes, and other details of James Earl Jones life,
  • The Acolyte receives and Emmy for its costumes, and
  • The passing of Star Wars comic artist John Cassaday.

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09 Feb 2024Episode 688 - RIP Carl Weathers - Star Wars News00:27:18

We say goodbye to Carl Weathers before discussing the potential release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu and potential Obi-Wan Kenobi news from Empire.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our new collaboration with SaberMasters (don’t forget to use our promo code at checkout: Stardust),

  • The passing of Carl Weathers, who portrayed Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, and some of our memories of him,

  • Some news on the approximate release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu,

  • Potential news related to Obi-Wan Kenobi teased by Empire magazine,

  • Ahsoka getting a comic adaptation from Marvel, and

  • Jedi: Survivor winning a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.

 

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15 Mar 2024Episode 703 - The Bad Batch: “Infiltration” & “Extraction” - 0306 & 030700:38:31

An Imperial Operative tracks down Omega and Clone Force 99 to Rex’s base on Teth, and some of the Clones question whose side Crosshair is really on in this double feature of The Bad Batch.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Senator Singh’s meeting with Senator Chuchi and the assassin ambush,
  • Rex’s base on Teth,
  • Returning clones (such as Howser, Nemec, Fireball, and others) and their reaction to Crosshair,
  • The new operative that is sent to find out what happened to the assassin,
  • Crosshair’s relationship with Omega, and
  • Who might the Operative be.

Check out our last discussion of The Bad Batch in episode 700.

 

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21 Jul 2023Episode 601 - World Between Worlds - July 202300:31:11

As San Diego Comic Con is upon us, Jay rounds up some Star Wars lifestyle and fashion product deals and sales, plus more, in this month’s edition of World Between Worlds.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

Need more Star Wars fashion or lifestyle product ideas? Check out our June edition of World Between Worlds in episode 591.

 

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21 Aug 2024Episode 771 - The Phantom Menace, Part 8 - A Vote of No Confidence00:47:35

Our discussion of The Phantom Menace for its 25th anniversary continues with a discussion of Amidala’s call for a vote of no confidence in Valorum’s leadership and the dispute about training Anakin as a Jedi.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Senator Palpatine briefing Queen Amidala on the state of the Republic and how he planted the seeds for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum,
  • Qui-Gon’s report to the Jedi Council about the Sith and a vergence in the Force,
  • Anakin Skywalker’s attempt to say goodbye to Padmé after the Queen “sent her on an errand,”
  • Queen Amidala’s call for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum at the Senate,
  • Qui-Gon Jinn’s and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s conversation on the balcony outside the Jedi Council chambers,
  • The Jedi Council testing Anakin, and
  • Queen Amidala’s discussion with Jar Jar Binks, the report that Palpatine is nominated for Chancellor, and Amidala’s decision to return to Naboo.

Find our the last entry in our The Phantom Menace series in episode 759.

 

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26 Jun 2024Episode 747 - World Between Worlds - June 202400:44:51

Jay’s Star Wars lifestyle and fashion selections lean towards summer and eventually back to school this month.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Star Wars Oreos and blue milk (again),
  • Beskar Knives from Hedley & Bennett,
  • A VHS copy of Star Wars: A New Hope,
  • 3-D Star Wars puzzles,
  • Some autographs from Vanessa Marshall,
  • News about the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic Con,
  • The “Totally Tropical” line from Her Universe,
  • The AT-AT Retro collection from Her Universe,
  • Summer athletic dresses from Her Universe,
  • Ahsoka inspired swimwear from Fangirling Over Jesus,
  • A “No Sand at the Beach” Towel on Etsy,
  • New Star Wars products from Heroes & Villains,
  • The Galactic Gals line from Crowned Athletic,
  • Jar Jar and The Phantom Menace designs from Cakeworthy,
  • Star Wars Keycap Sets from Team Liquid,
  • Star Wars inspired colored pencils from Popcolors, and
  • Star Wars products for dogs from Sassy Woof.

Find more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas in episode 729.

 

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10 Apr 2024Episode 714 - The Clone Wars: Maul Conquers Mandalore - 0514-051600:54:36

Darth Maul once worked with Death Watch to conquer Mandalore. We’re talking about this three episode story arc from the Clone Wars.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • How Pre Vizsla and Death Watch found Maul and Savage Opress drifting in space,
  • Maul’s plan to assemble and underworld army,
  • The attack on the Hutts on Nal Hutta and at Jabba’s Palace,
  • The ruse that Death Watch and Maul used to conquer Mandalore,
  • How Pre Vizsla turned on Maul, which played right into Maul’s plans,
  • The duel between Pre Vizsla and Maul,
  • Duchess Satine’s role in this trilogy of episodes,
  • Bo-Katan’s refusal to accept Maul as the leader of Mandalore,
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi’s arrival on Mandalore, and
  • Darth Sidious’s attack on Maul and Savage Opress.

If this episode intrigues you, check out episode 650, which discusses Maul’s prior appearance in The Clone Wars. For our discussion of Son of Dathomir, check out episode 96.

 

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08 Apr 2024Episode 713 - Tales of the Empire Announced - Star Wars News00:27:59

In this week’s Star Wars news we are discussing the announcement and trailer for Tales of the Empire before looking at some book news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The announcement of Tales of the Empire featuring Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth,
  • Our reactions to this announcement and the anticipation for this series,
  • Initial thoughts on the trailer and our favorite moments,
  • The delay of The Glass Abyss, and
  • Another excerpt from The Living Force by John Jackson Miller.

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19 Jul 2024Episode 757 - The Acolyte - Episode 8 - "The Acolyte"00:54:56

The season finale of The Acolyte brings Sol, Osha, Mae, and the Stranger into a dangerous final confrontation while Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh investigates.

 

In this fully episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Osha’s vision when she puts on Qimir’s helmet,
  • More about who and what Osha and Mae are how they were created,
  • Senator Rayencourt’s meeting with Vernestra,
  • Whether we have sympathy for Sol and whether he is solely to blame for everything that happened,
  • Why the Jedi are always portrayed as deeply flawed,
  • How this episode and prior episodes foreshadow the original trilogy,
  • The epic fight scenes,
  • The conspiracy the Jedi engage in to cover everything up, and
  • The cameos in the season finale.

Find our discussion of episode seven of The Acolyte in episode 754.

 

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12 Apr 2024Episode 715 - The Bad Batch: Juggernaut - 031200:29:13

The Bad Batch creates a plan to find and rescue Omega that begins with retrieving an old adversary. Meanwhile, Omega is integrated back into life on Tantiss in the latest episode of The Bad Batch.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Omega’s return to Tantiss and Dr. Hemlock’s explanation of what is going on,
  • Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair formulating a plan to find Omega,
  • Crosshair’s reluctance to return to Tantiss,
  • Phee Genoa’s return and inclusion in the plan,
  • The Bad Batch’s mission on Erebus and commandeering a Juggernaut turbo tank, and
  • The escape from Erebus with their asset.

You can find our discussion of the previous episode of The Bad Batch in episode 712.

 

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11 Aug 2023Episode 610 - Ahsoka Clues - Star Wars News00:32:34

Lucasfilm released new character posters and Databank descriptions on the Star Wars website that offer small clues about the upcoming Ahsoka series.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

  • The description of Sabine Wren’s lightsaber,
  • The mysterious origins of Morgan Elsbeth,
  • Baylon Skoll’s alliance with Morgan Elsbeth and his history,
  • Shin Hati’s appearance and style, and
  • A new batch of Legends book coming to the Essential Collection.

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06 Nov 2023Episode 647 - Hondo Series, Part 3 - The Clone Wars - "Lethal Trackdown" - 022200:31:10

Hondo Ohanka imparts some wisdom to Boba Fett when the Jedi track him and his hostages to Florrum in “Letal Trackdown” from season two of The Clone Wars.

 

In this fully armed and operational of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The set up for this episode of The Clone Wars after the prior two episodes,
  • Mace Windu’s position on tracking down Boba Fett in the face of Anakin’s insistence that Boba must be caught,
  • Aurra Sing’s control and influence on Boba Fett,
  • Hondo Ohnaka’s refusal to assist Aurra with her Jedi problems,
  • How Hondo knew Jango Fett and had a prior relationship with Aurra, and
  • Hondo’s advice to Boba Fett in resolving the conflict with the Jedi.

Check out the prior entry in our Hondo series in episode 645.

 

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05 Feb 2024Episode 686 - The High Republic: Tales of Light Life, Part 200:41:14

We continue our discussion of The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life with stories about Vernestra Rwoh, Keeve Trennis, Bell Zettifar, and new Jedi Amadeo Azzazzo and Mirro Lox.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Vernestra Rwoh’s journey after the fall of Starlight Beacon in Phase 1,
  • Bell Zettifar’s mission to discover the fate of Burryaga,
  • Keeve Trennis’s message to young victims of a Hutt attack about being the light for others, and
  • The introduction of two new Jedi: Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo and Jedi Master Mirro Lox.

Find part one of our discussion of Tales of Light and Life in episode 683.

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06 Sep 2023Episode 621 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 100:43:08

We start discussing From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi with a look at Moff Jerjerrod, Max Rebo, EV-9D9, Bib Fortuna, and the tale of a performer in Jabba’s palace.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

  • “Any Work Worth Doing” by Amal El-Mohtar about Moff Jerjerrod,
  • “Fancy Many” by Phil Szostak about Max Rebo,
  • “The Key to Remembering” by Olivia Chadha about EV-9D9,
  • “Fortuna Favors the Bold” by Kwame Mbalia about Bib Fortuna, and
  • “Dune Sea Songs of Salt and Moonlight” by Thea Guanzan about Jess, an entertainer in Jabba’s palace.

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03 Jan 2024Episode 672 - Star Wars 2024 Preview00:36:27

It is a fresh year for Star Wars, and we are previewing new content coming to Disney+, The High Republic and other novels, and video games for the galaxy far, far away.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • New live action Star Wars shows coming to Disney+,
  • Season three of The Bad Batch and other animated Star Wars offerings,
  • Previously announced shows that are not expected in 2024,
  • New novels coming for The High Republic,
  • Other Star Wars novels debuting in 2024 not set in the High Republic era, and
  • Star Wars video game releases.

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20 Sep 2023Episode 627 - World Between Worlds - September 202300:47:15

In this edition of “World Between Worlds” on Podcast Stardust, Jay has more Ahsoka products for your collection and some Star Wars ideas for Halloween and more.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

Check our more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas in episode 612.

 

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12 Jun 2024Episode 741 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 100:19:13

We dive into some trivia from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace relating to the first segment of the movie.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Trivia questions from the portion of the movie that runs from the beginning to 10:45 and we discussed in episode 681,
  • We ask who was the first person to say, “I have a bad feeling about this,”
  • Who Darth Sidious referred to as “stunted slime,”
  • Which movie inspired a particular view screen in this segment, and more.

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03 Jun 2024Episode 737 - Star Wars on Disney+00:42:46

We are taking stock of all the Star Wars projects announced for Disney+ and reflecting on what came before.

 

Colby Meade from The ColbyCast joins us for the discussion of this episode.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The development of and teases for The Acolyte,
  • How someone who hasn’t read The High Republic comics and books feels about The Acolyte,
  • Our thoughts on Skeleton Crew,
  • The impact of Andor and our anticipation for the second season,
  • What Jedi and Sith we are hoping to see in season two of Tales of the Jedi,
  • What our hopes are for a successor series to The Bad Batch, and
  • General thoughts on other Star Wars properties on Disney+.

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27 Sep 2024Episode 787 - The Bad Batch Returns - Star Wars News00:25:41

This week’s Star Wars news features Jay’s recap of the Cleveland Gaming Classic, a surprise Star Wars audiobook, and a new Bad Batch story.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Jay’s weekend at the Cleveland Gaming Classic as a cosplay guest,
  • The surprise of a new Star Wars audiobook, Padawan’s Pride, and
  • A new story featuring the Bad Batch from Dark Horse Comics.

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19 Jul 2023Episode 600 - Celebrating 600 Episodes in Top Six Lists00:45:52

We are celebrating 600 episodes of Podcast Stardust by challenging ourselves to a series of top six lists of our favorite things about Star Wars.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The top six foods we would like to try from Star Wars,
  • Our top six prequel era Jedi not named Ahsoka,
  • The top six Star Wars vacation destinations,
  • Our top six Star Wars shows on television on Disney+, and
  • A few other surprise lists.

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05 Aug 2024Episode 764 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 500:24:21

The Phantom Menace trivia returns with questions about Qui-Gon Jinn’s deal with Watto about the podrace and preparing Anakin’s podracer for the Boonta Eve Classic.

 

The questions in this round of trivia focus on the portion of The Phantom Menace that runs from 44:14 to 55:02.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we are discussing trivia about:

  • Qui-Gon’s deal with Watto to enter Anakin Skywalker in the Boonta Eve Classic,
  • Preparing the podracer for the race,
  • The kids that watch Anakin work on his podracer,
  • Qui-Gon testing Anakin’s blood for midicholorians,
  • Darth Maul’s arrival on Tatooine, and
  • Arriving at the hangar before the race.

For more The Phantom Menace trivia, check out episode 752.

 

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19 Apr 2024Episode 718 - The Bad Batch: Into the Breach - 031300:52:28

Omega plans her own escape from Tantiss while the Bad Batch head to Coruscant for the next step in their planned rescue mission.

 

Ross Hollebon from the Album Cockpit Podcast joins us for this episode.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Omega’s introduction to the other children in the Vault at Tantiss,
  • How Omega plots another escape from Tantiss,
  • Emerie’s intentions towards the children compared to the rest of the scientists,
  • Rampart’s role in the Bad Batch’s mission to rescue Omega,
  • The infiltration of the space station in orbit of Coruscant, and
  • The high intensity action and pace of the final moments of this episode.

Find our prior discussion of The Bad Batch in episode 715.

 

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13 May 2024Episode 728 - Tales of the Empire - Part 1: Morgan Elsbeth00:35:49

We begin our discussion of Tales of the Empire with a discussion of Morgan Elsbeth’s journey from an orphan Nightsister to servant of Admiral Thrawn and the Empire.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our overall thoughts on the story of Morgan Elsbeth,
  • The destruction of the Nightsisters and Morgan’s time with the Mountain Clan,
  • Morgan’s inability to embrace the ways of the Mountain Clan,
  • How Morgan came into the service of Admiral Thrawn,
  • Appearances of some characters closely associated with Thrawn,
  • How fear, anger, and hate influence events, and
  • Morgan Elsbeth’s subjugation of the village of Corvus.

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13 Oct 2023Episode 637 - RIP Shawna Trpcic - Star Wars News00:24:16

The High Republic comes to Young Jedi Adventures, more Ahsoka music comes to streamers, Crimson Climb hits store shelves, and we say goodbye to Shawna Tripcic in this week’s Star Wars news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • News that characters from The High Republic books and comics are coming to Young Jedi Adventures,
  • The second volume of music from Kevin Kiner for Ahsoka,
  • The release of Star Wars: Crimson Climb by E.K. Johnston, and
  • The passing of Star Wars costume designer Shawna Tripcic.

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12 Feb 2024Episode 689 - The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight00:44:37

Charles Soule’s Shadows of Starlight fills in the year between Phase 1 and Phase 3 of The High Republic and we are breaking it down in this episode.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The issuance of the Guardian Protocols by the Jedi Council,
  • The return of a surprise character from Edge of Balance,
  • Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann’s grief after Stellan Gios’s death,
  • Avar Kriss behind the Nihil the Stormwall,
  • Elzar Mann’s struggles to communicate with Avar,
  • Bell Zettifar’s difficulty in adjusting to life after the fall of Starlight Beacon, and
  • Marchion Ro’s plans and goals after the destruction of Starlight Beacon.

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11 Dec 2023Episode 662 - Hondo Series, Part 7: The Clone Wars - “Bound for Rescue” - 050800:28:19

When General Grievous intercepts Obi-Wan Kenobi’s rescue mission, the Jedi younglings set out to rescue Ahsoka Tano from Hondo Ohnaka on their own.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • How Obi-Wan Kenobi and General Grievous figure into the events of this episode,
  • The younglings attempting to complete their lightsabers,
  • Ahsoka as Hondo’s prisoner on Florrum,
  • The younglings posing as carnival performers to infiltrate Hondo’s fortress,
  • Hondo’s best lines from this episode, and
  • The escape from Hondo’s fortress.

 

If you are interested in more Hondo Ohnaka coverage, check out the last episode in our Hondo series in episode 659.

 

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28 Aug 2024Episode 774 - World Between Worlds - August 202400:46:27

Jay recaps the Her Universe Fashion Show from San Diego Comic Con and highlights some other Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product finds in this edition of World Between Worlds.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas and finds, check out episode 762.

 

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09 Aug 2023Episode 609 - Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade01:15:14

We discuss Delilah S. Dawson captivating story of how Iskat Akaris rose from the rank of Padawan to Jedi Knight only to survive Order 66 and join the ranks of the Inquisitors.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The unique character of Iskat Akaris and how she differs from other Jedi,
  • The failings of the Jedi Order in guiding Iskat during the Clone Wars,
  • How it is possible to root for someone that often acts like a villain in this novel,
  • Iskat’s meeting with iconic Star Wars characters and how they influenced her journey,
  • Iskat’s journey from Jedi to Inquisitor, 
  • Life among the Inquisitors for Iskat and other former Jedi, and
  • Iskat’s ultimate fate and how this ties to the Darth Vader comic by Charles Soule.

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26 Jul 2023Episode 603 - Return of the Jedi, Part 7 - Vader, Luke, and the Emperor00:40:18

Luke Skywalker encounters Darth Vader on Endor before confronting the Emperor for the first time as the Rebel fleet prepares to attack the Death Star.

 

Dan Zehr of Coffee with Kenobi joins us for this episode.

 

This episode covers the segment of Return of the Jedi that runs from 1:22:28 to 1:33:17.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Luke Skywalker’s first encounter with Darth Vader on Endor and the depth of their conversation,
  • Han, Leia, Chewbacca, and the Ewok’s approach to the main entrance of the shield generator,
  • The Rebel fleet and their preparation to attack the Death Star,
  • The Ewok distraction at the back entrance to the shield generator, and
  • Darth Vader presenting Luke Skywalker to the Emperor and their verbal sparring.

If you enjoyed this episode, find the previous episode in this series in episode 588.

 

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18 Jun 2024Episode 743 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 300:18:19

This is round three of The Phantom Menace trivia. This batch of questions focuses on the third ten minute segment of the movie.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust we discuss:

  • Trivia questions that correspond with the portion of the movie that runs from 21:34 to 31:41 and we covered in episode 705,
  • Questions concerning the escape of the Jedi and Queen Amidala from Naboo,
  • Questions about the repair of the Queen’s ship as the run the Separatist blockade, and
  • Trivia about the plan to go to Tatooine.

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25 Dec 2023Episode 668 - Star Wars Secret Santa 202300:31:04

We are celebrating Christmas and the holidays by sharing Christmas presents between Star Wars characters.

 

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our tradition of thinking of Christmas presents for Star Wars characters each year,
  • The twist on this year’s edition of the Christmas show where we are having Star Wars characters give presents to each other,
  • What Cal Kestis might give to Qi’ra,
  • A nefarious gift Chancellor Palpatine might give Oppo Rancisis,
  • A gift idea from Malakili to Jacen Syndulla, and
  • Several other gift exchanges.

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11 Oct 2024Episode 793 - Ewan McGregor on Future Obi-Wan - Star Wars News00:31:39

In this week’s Star Wars news Ewan McGregor talks the future of Obi-Wan Kenobi, badge art for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, Rancho Obi-Wan announces The Saga Museum, and more.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Ewan McGregor’s comments on a potential second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi,
  • The reveal of badge art for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025,
  • A fun LEGO Star Wars Halloween short on YouTube, and 
  • The announcement of The Saga Museum by Ranco Obi-Wan.

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18 Aug 2023Episode 613 - 15 Years of The Clone Wars - Star Wars News00:32:03

We discuss The Clone Wars as we celebrate its 15th anniversary and what it means to us. Plus, there is a little more book news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

  • The 15th anniversary of The Clone Wars,
  • Some of our favorite story arcs and characters from The Clone Wars,
  • What The Clone Wars meant for Star Wars over the years,
  • A new book from Jeffrey Brown featuring the Mandalorian, and
  • The next batch of Essential Legends books.

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15 Jul 2024Episode 755 - Moff Gideon Returns? - Star Wars News00:27:37

Our news starts with the possibility of Moff Gideon returning in The Mandalorian & Grogu before we reflect on Star Wars projects and how the hype has changed. We also discuss a writer for Shawn Levy’s movie, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, and the latest Haslab project.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The possibility of Giancarlo Espositio reprising the role of Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian & Grogu,
  • The announcement of a writer for Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie,
  • The slate of upcoming Star Wars movies and how the hype has changed compared to when The Force Awakens was in production,
  • An enhanced version of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, and
  • The results of the Haslab Mos Eisley Cantina crowd funding project.

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30 Aug 2024Episode 775 - John Williams Documentary Coming Soon - Star Wars News00:21:55

The Maestro, John Williams, will be the subject of an upcoming documentary on Disney+ that features the likes of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, and more.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The details of a recently announced documentary about the life and career of composer John Williams,
  • The confirmation that Sigourney Weaver will appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu,
  • Rosario Dawson’s comments on a second season of Ahsoka, and
  • The release of Star Wars: Outlaws.

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19 Aug 2024Episode 770 - The Clone Wars - "Rising Malevolence" - 10200:32:06

Our re-watch of The Clone Wars continues with a viewing of “Rising Malevolence” from season one. Anakin and Ahsoka set off on a mission to rescue Jedi Master Plo Koon from a new Separatist secret super weapon.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our memories of watching this episode for the first time,
  • The first appearances of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars,
  • How Plo Koon relates to the clones in his command,
  • The creepiness of the battle droids as they hunt down and murder clones,
  • Ahsoka and Plo Koon’s prior relationship,
  • The Malevolence and its role as a Separatist super weapon, and
  • The ulterior motives of Chancellor Palpatine in this episode.

Find more The Clone Wars content in episode 767.

 

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20 May 2024Episode 731 - Tales of the Empire - Part 2: Barriss Offee00:48:13

Our discussion of Tales of the Empire continues with the three episodes featuring Barriss Offee after the fall of the Republic.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The Fourth Sister’s offer to Barriss,
  • Barriss’s meeting with the Grand Inquisitor and initiation into the Inquisitors,
  • A journey to a remote world to hunt down a Jedi and Barriss’s revelation that things weren’t as she assumed,
  • Barriss’s redemption and her attempt to redeem the Fourth Sister later in life.

For our discussion of the first three episodes of Tales of the Empire featuring Morgan Elsbeth, check out episode 728.

 

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29 Sep 2023Episode 631 - Ahsoka - Part 7 - "Dreams and Madness"00:58:51

Ahsoka arrives in the Peridea system just as Sabine and Ezra come under attack from Thrawn’s forces in part 7 of Ahsoka.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Hera’s trial for disobeying orders and a cameo intervention,
  • What Senator Xiono is attempting to do with prosecuting Hera,
  • Ahsoka training aboard her ship while watching a recording from Anakin,
  • The arrival at Peridea and the safety of the purrgils,
  • Ezra and Sabine on Peride and Sabine’s evasive answers to Ezra’s questions about how she got there and where Ahsoka is,
  • Baylan Skoll’s separation from Shin Hati
  • The raider attack on the Noti caravan,
  • Thrawn’s deductions about Ahsoka, and
  • What this episode sets up for the season finale.

If you enjoyed this discussion of part 7, check out discussion of part 6 in episodes 628 and 629.

 

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17 Apr 2024Episode 717 - The Phantom Menace, Part 4: Mind Tricks Don't Work on Me01:32:09

In part four of our series celebrating The Phantom Menace, we meet Anakin Skywalker, Watto, Shmi Skywalker, Threepio, and Sebulba as Qui-Gon looks for a way to acquire the parts they need.

 

Greg Cass, also known as Eye on Canon, joins us for this discussion.

 

The segment of the film we discuss runs from 31:41 to 44:13.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Greg’s early experiences with The Phantom Menace and some of his collectibles,
  • The introduction of Anakin Skywalker and his introduction to Padmé, her response, and what the meeting says about them both,
  • The first appearance of Watto and Qui-Gon’s attempt to use a Jedi mind trick on him,
  • Sebulba’s introduction and rivalry with Anakin Skywalker,
  • The Skywalker homestead and Shmi’s first appearances,
  • The first appearance of C-3PO and his appearance,
  • Darth Sidious and Darth Maul talking before Darth Maul leaves for Tatooine, and
  • Anakin’s plan to participate in the podrace and win the money needed to repair Padmé’s ship.

Find the prior episode in this series in episode 705.

 

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15 May 2024Episode 729 - World Between Worlds - May 202401:02:03

Star Wars coffee, May the 4th merchandise, and eyewear this episode of World Between Worlds before Jay interviews the founder of Passionfruit Denim Company.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of “World Between Worlds” on Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

For more Star Wars lifestyle and product fashion ideas, check out the previous episode of World Between Worlds in episode 720.

 

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13 Dec 2023Episode 663 - Finishing the Celebration: Return of the Jedi00:32:27

After discussing Return of the Jedi, the novelization, and From a Certain Point of View, we conclude our 40th anniversary celebration of final film of the original trilogy.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • How Return of the Jedi stacks up with the other films in the saga after this year after a year’s worth of discussion,
  • What surprised us from our discussion overs over the year,
  • Our favorite parts of the discussion,
  • Anything new we learned about Return of the Jedi, and
  • Our favorites moments, lines of dialogue, scenes, and characters from the movie.

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03 Apr 2024Episode 711 - The High Republic: Defy the Storm00:54:10

Jedi Knight Vernetra Rwoh, Avon Starros, and Jordanna Sparkburn feature in an adventure behind the Stormwall in the first young adult novel of phase three of The High Republic.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our overall thoughts on the story and structure of the novel,
  • Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh and her story arc through the novel,
  • The character of Avon Starros and what growth she experiences,
  • Jordanna Sparkburn, a San Tekka cousin, and her mission behind the Stormwall,
  • Deva Lompop, the breakout character of the book,
  • Xylan Graf and what are impressions of him are after his prior appearance in The High Republic,
  • Vernestra’s confrontation with Elzar Mann,
  • What the epilogue of the book might mean, and
  • Who was the villain of this story.

Check out our discussion of the first novel of phase three, Eye of Darkness, in episode 669

 

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18 Sep 2024Episode 783 - World Between Worlds - September 202400:54:38

In this month’s round up of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, Jay has some new clothing finds and gets everyone ready for Halloween.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, check out the last episode of World Between Worlds in episode 774.

 

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30 Oct 2023Episode 644 - Tales from the Death Star00:33:58

We’re celebrating Halloween with a discussion of some spooky Star Wars stories from Cavan Scott’s Tales from the Death Star.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The framing device of the story,
  • The Espirion and where they come from,
  • The tale of the dianoga on the first Death Star,
  • Life Day and the myth of the Wild Squadron,
  • The real world inspiration for the Wild Squadron,
  • A tale of zombies attempting to get the construction of the second Death Star back on schedule, and
  • The haunting of Grand Moff Tarkin.

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26 Apr 2024Episode 721 - The Bad Batch: Flash Strike - 031400:41:28

The Bad Batch make it to Tantiss in their attempt to rescue Omega from Dr. Hemlock, but their mission doesn’t go as planned.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The arrival of the Bad Batch at Tantiss and their fight against the Imperial fighters,
  • The aftermath of the crash landing,
  • Rampart and Crosshair’s conversation on loyalty,
  • What it means for Vice Admiral Rampart to get captured by the Empire,
  • Omega’s reconnaissance of the base on Tantiss and what she discovers, and
  • The children’s attempt to cover for her.

 

Check out our discussion of the previous episode of The Bad Batch in episode 718.

 

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13 Mar 2024Episode 702 - World Between Worlds - March 202400:39:20

This month’s edition of World Between Worlds focuses on lightsabers with a few suggestions for street wear and merchandise for the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Recent acquisitions and product updates,
  • A deep discussion of our Ultimate Lightsabers 2.0 from SaberMasters,
  • Star Wars street wear from Culture Kings, and
  • Merchandise celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace.

Need more Star Wars lifestyle product and fashion suggestions? Check out last month’s edition of World Between Worlds in episode 687.

 

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20 Mar 2024Episode 705 - The Phantom Menace, Part 3: Now There Are Two of Them01:08:16

Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi meet Queen Amidala and Darth Sidious sends Darth Maul to hunt them down in this segment of The Phantom Menace.

 

Kara DJ from Into A Larger World joins us for this discussion.

 

The segment of the film we discuss runs from 21:34 to 31:41.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Kara’s earliest memories of seeing The Phantom Menace, her favorite scenes, and favorite character (the answer to the last one might surprise you),
  • Nute Gunray’s threats concerning the suffering of the people of Naboo,
  • Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan’s rescue of Queen Amidala and her handmaidens,
  • Kara’s observations about Jar Jar Binks,
  • The action in the hangar as Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan confront the droids there,
  • The escape from Naboo on Naboo’s ship, R2-D2’s introduction, and Ric Olie’s narration of everything that happens,
  • Darth Sidious meeting with Nute Gunray and Rune Haake and the introduction of Darth Maul,
  • The identity of “the Phantom Menace,”
  • What Padmé was the one to clean up R2-D2, and
  • Queen Amidala “ordering” the Jedi to take her handmaiden with her.

Check out the last episode in our The Phantom Menace series in episode 693.

 

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26 Feb 2024Episode 695 - Classic Star Wars Battlefront Returns - Star Wars News00:33:23

The classic Star Wars Battlefront games get a re-release, Visions wins at the ANNIE Awards, and rumors of a release date for The Acolyte feature in this week’s Star Wars news.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Rumors of a summer release date for The Acolyte,
  • News of a possible teaser for The Acolyte and news of a composer for the score,
  • Two episodes of Star Wars Visions receiving recognition at the ANNIE Awards,
  • Our thoughts on season two of Visions nearly a year after its release, and
  • The re-release of the classic Star Wars Battlefront games on current platforms.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

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25 Sep 2024Episode 786 - The Phantom Menace, Part 9 - Return to Naboo00:44:45

Queen Amidala returns to Naboo with the Jedi to defend her. With a little assistance from Jar Jar Binks, she plans to raise an army and take back her planet from the Trade Federation.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • The Jedi Council’s decision not to train Anakin Skywalker and Qui-Gon Jinn’s response,
  • Qui-Gon’s disagreement with Obi-Wan Kenobi over training Anakin,
  • The Trade Federation and Darth Sidious’s plan for Amidala’s return to Naboo,
  • Queen Amidala’s attempt to recruit the gungans and the reveal of her true identity, and
  • Amidala’s plea to Boss Nass and the gungans at the Sacred Place, and
  • Amidala’s plan to defeat the Trade Federation.

For the previous episode in our The Phantom Menace series, check out episode 771.

 

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26 Aug 2024Episode 773 - The Clone Wars - "Shadow of Malevolence" - 10300:29:49

The “Malevolence” trilogy continues with “Shadow of Malevolence” in our The Clone Wars re-watch. Anakin leads Shadow Squadron in a daring mission to destroy General Grievous’s battleship.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • What this episode of The Clone Wars reminds us of from other Star Wars properties,
  • Ahsoka’s inexperience and maturity in “Shadow of Malevolence,”
  • Count Dooku’s comments to General Grievous about carelessly destroying battle droids,
  • Comments made by Plo Koon and others about Anakin’s leadership abilities and whether they were earned,
  • The assault on the Malevlonce, and more.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 770.

 

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17 Jan 2024Episode 678 - World Between Worlds - January 202400:57:40

Our World Between World episodes for 2024 kickoff with a review of recent Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product acquisitions and an interview with a creator.

 

On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

If you are looking for more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out our previous edition of World Between Worlds in episode 666.

 

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05 Jun 2024Episode 738 - State of The High Republic00:46:58

Two phases of The High Republic are complete and the third has begun. We’re taking a look back at what has worked so far in this multimedia publishing initiative and what our favorite moments and characters have been.

 

Greg Cass, also known as Eye on Canon, joins us for this discussion.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our experience with The High Republic so far,
  • What live action Star Wars could learn from The High Republic,
  • What we like most about this story initiative,
  • What The High Republic could be doing better,
  • Our favorite novels, other pieces of content, and authors that have participated so far,
  • The unusual move of going back 100 years in time after phase one, and more.

 

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

 

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