Jedi Knight Reath Silas navigates competing mentorships while attempting to discover the secrets of the Nameless and the blight while a Child of the Storm hunts Jedi across the galaxy in the latest entry from The High Republic. Greg Cass from Eyeoncanon.com joins us for this discussion. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this young adult adventure from George Mann, Jedi Knight Reath Silas’s role as one of the, if not the, primary ...
Dec 04, 2024•44 min•Ep. 816
Padmé, Jar Jar, the Jedi, and clones race to stop a maniacal scientist from resurrecting a long dead virus in this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch. Greg Cass from Eyeoncanon.com joins us for this discussion. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A different voice actor for Jar Jar Binks, The debut of Captain Typho in The Clone Wars, Peppi Bow, a new gungan that discovers the Blue Shadow Virus on Naboo, Dr. Nuvo Vindi, the mad doctor responsible for t...
Dec 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 815
Obi-Wan Kenobi defeats Darth Maul, Amidala captures the Queen, and Anakin Skywalker destroys the Trade Federation Battleship as the light side wins in our final installment of our The Phantom Menace series. We are joined by Aaron Harris and David Modders from Star Wars Reactions for this episode. This episode covers the segment of the film that runs from 2:00:11 to the end. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The gungans defeat at the hands of the battle ...
Nov 29, 2024•57 min•Ep. 814
As Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan duel with Darth Maul, Queen Amidala and her guards pursue Viceroy Nute Gunray, the Gungans fight the battle droids, and Anakin and Artoo assault the Trade Federation in part 11 of our The Phantom Menace series. We are joined by Aaron Harris and David Modders from Star Wars Reactions for this episode. This episode covers the segment of the film that runs from 1:54:40 to 2:00:10. In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some of Aaron and David’s favorite characters a...
Nov 27, 2024•50 min•Ep. 813
After Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi discover a traitor in their midst, Rex and Cody must investigate their fellow clones to discover who betrayed them. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The placement of this episode of The Clone Wars in the chronology of the other episodes, The discovery of a traitor when the battle droids turn the tables on Anakin and Obi-Wan’s ambush, The individuality of the clones displayed in this episode, Chopper the clone a...
Nov 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 812
As Star Wars: Skeleton Crew approaches, they hype machine has picked up with new teasers and behind the scenes looks. Also, a new season of Visions is announced. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Highlights from a series of new teasers on Instagram and YouTube, Nick Frost on playing SM-33, Jude Law talks about playing Jod Na Nawood, A round table discussion from the creators and directors of Skeleton Crew, and The announcement of volume 3 of Star Wars: ...
Nov 22, 2024•24 min•Ep. 811
The holiday season is upon us and Jay is kicking things off with a round up of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products perfect for the most wonderful time of the year. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars Life Day merchandise from Disney , Life Day food offerings available at Disneyland , An Ewok themed Ugly Christmas Sweater from Box Lunch , An R2-D2 themed Ugly Christmas Sweater from Her Universe , Girls Crew holiday Star Wars jewelry availabl...
Nov 20, 2024•45 min•Ep. 810
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker assist a young Pantoran senator, Riyo Chuchi, in finding a resolution to a brewing conflict between her people and the Talz on a frozen moon. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The origins of the Pantorans and where else they have appeared in Star Wars, The use of the Talz and the influences that shaped their portrayal, The visual design of this episode and the amount of the effort put into snow, Senator Chuchi and her...
Nov 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 809
This week’s Star Wars news features a report that yet another Star Wars movie is in the works and the release date and images for Andor Season 2. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The news that Simon Kinberg is attached to produce and write a new Star Wars trilogy, The circular cycle of Star Wars news about movie projects that never come to be, The announcement of the release date for season two of Andor, Our first look at images from Andor season two i...
Nov 15, 2024•33 min•Ep. 808
How many probe droids returned to Darth Maul on Tatooine? What was Watto’s objection to honoring his bet with Qui-Gon Jinn? We ask these and other questions in this round of The Phantom Menace Trivia. This round of trivia corresponds to the portion of The Phantom Menace that runs from 1:10:04 to 1:22:45. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we are answering such trivia questions as: Which podracer is seen being carried on a stretcher inside the hangar after the race? ...
Nov 13, 2024•20 min•Ep. 807
Anakin, Ahsoka, Aayla, and the clones defend the Lurmen from the Separatists whether they want to be defended or not in a clash of philosophical ideals. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The introduction of Lok Durd, voiced by Star Trek’s George Takei, The Defoliator, a new Separatist weapon, The quality of the action scenes and the lighting in this episode, A clash of philosophical ideals between the Jedi and the Lurmen, and Other reasons why we love t...
Nov 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 806
We discuss the Music by John Williams documentary and the new trailer for Skeleton Crew in this Star Wars week’s news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The recently released key art for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and a potential hidden image in the poster, The new trailer for Skeleton Crew and our thoughts on the tone and elements and how they compare to traditional Star Wars projects, A story about an abandoned twist concerning Obi-Wan Kenobi from The P...
Nov 08, 2024•43 min•Ep. 805
Jedi Keeve Trennis and her allies defend themselves from one of Boolan’s Children of the Storm in issues 7 and 8 of Cavan Scott's The High Republic from Marvel. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What happened in the prior two issues of The High Republic to get to this point, The Yacombe species and what their powers are, Lourna Dee and where she stands with the Jedi and the Nihil, The stress this conflict is placing on the Jedi and how we have seen this...
Nov 06, 2024•32 min•Ep. 804
Ahsoka Tano learns a lesson about attachment from Aayla Secura when they crash on a remote world in “Jedi Crash.” In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The rescue of Aayla Secura, The introduction of Aayla Secura and some of the details behind her origin, The Lehrman and some of the behind the scenes information to their creation, and The lessons Ahsoka learns about attachment. Find our last discussion of The Clone Wars in episode 797 . Thanks for joining u...
Nov 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 803
This week’s Star Wars news features an update on the production of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the writer for the Rey “New Jedi Order” movie, and James Mangold’s movie. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: An update on the filming of The Mandalorian and Grogu, The loss of a writer for the Rey “New Jedi Order” movie, Daisy Ridley’s comments on the status of the “New Jedi Order” movie, Comments from James Mangold on filming his “Dawn of the Jedi” movie, What ...
Nov 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 802
Happy Halloween! We are celebrating the spooky season with a discussion of Cavan Scott’s Tales from the Rancor Pit. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall, non-spoiler thoughts on Tales from the Rancor Pit, The framing story featuring Captain Vaclav trying to placate Jabba the Hutt, “Undead” droids rising from the dead to get their revenge on General Kazameer during the Clone Wars, A High Republic adventure featuring Ty Yorrick hunting some monst...
Oct 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 801
We are celebrating five years and 800 episodes of Podcast Stardust by looking at the last 100 episodes and predicting what will happen in the next 5 years and 800 episodes. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The scope of our discussions over the past 100 episodes, What our favorite topics have been from the past 100 episodes, Prominent uses of the number 800 in Star Wars, and Our predictions for Star Wars and Star Wars events for the next 5 years. Thanks...
Oct 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 800
A character makes his way into Skeleton Crew from The Battle for Endor and all the publishing reveals from NYCC are featured in this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The surprise reveal that a character species from The Battle for Endor will be appearing in Skeleton Crew, Covers for Star Wars graphic novels coming from Dark Horse comics, A new Poe Dameron mini-series that leads into The Force Awakens, The High Republic Adventures...
Oct 25, 2024•41 min•Ep. 799
The Gungans take the field against the battle droids, Padmé leads the Naboo against the Viceroy, and Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi duel Darth Maul. We are joined by Craig Dickinson from Reading Between the Reels , and Tom Gross from Teachers in the Dungeon for this discussion of The Phantom Menace. The segment of The Phantom Menace we are discussing runs from 1:44:38 to 1:54:39. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Craig and Tom’s memories of seeing The ...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 798
Kit Fisto, his former Padawan, and a squad of clones infiltrate the lair of General Grievous. Can the Jedi escape before Grievous eliminates them all? In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The introduction of Kit Fiston into The Clone Wars, Some of the backstory of General Grievous, How Count Dooku has set a trap for Grievous and given him a chance to redeem himself, Kit Fisto’s former padawan, Nahdar Vebb, and his use of power in this episode, and The over...
Oct 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 797
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,...
Oct 18, 2024•22 min•Ep. 796
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: Star Wars inspired shirts from Phaseline , A Hunter inspired scent from The Nerf Herder Co. , An Ahsoka themed candle from The Nerf Herder Co. , Items honoring Carrie Fisher from The Nerf Herder Co. , The Lothcat Cafe Collection, also from The Nerf Herder Co. , A Candy Corn Loth-Cat from Ta...
Oct 16, 2024•47 min•Ep. 795
Ahsoka Tano and Jedi Master Luminara Unduli defend Nute Gunray from Asajj Ventress as she leads an assault against a Republic cruiser in this episode of The Clone Wars. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Pairing Ahsoka with Luminara, Ahsoka’s recklessness when interrogating Nute Gunray, The portrayal of Asajj Ventress and how she evolves from here, Darth Sidious and Count Dooku’s thoughts on Asajj Ventress, and Senate guard Captain Argyus and his betraya...
Oct 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 794
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. ...
Oct 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 793
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 ...
Oct 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 792
Jar Jar Binks is mistaken for a Jedi when he accompanies Senator Padmé Amidala on a diplomatic mission to Rodia. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The debut of Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best) in The Clone Wars, How C-3P0 (Anthony Daniels) lied to Jar Jar and proved he isn’t a security risk, The lack of Rodians on Rodia, The tone of this episode compared to the prior episode, The humor of this episode, and more. Check out the prior episode in our The Clone Wa...
Oct 07, 2024•29 min•Ep. 791
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 Ab...
Oct 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 790
It’s another round of “Ask Me Anything Star Wars” where we ask each other Star Wars related questions. This time we talk food, the heroines of Star Wars, Galaxy’s Edge, and more. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The types of food we would like to try from Star Wars, If we could change the setting in Galaxy’s Edge, would we? What technology would we want from Star Wars in the real world, and Which heroine from Star Wars had the best character arc or jou...
Oct 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 789
Ahsoka Tano faces off against General Grievous while Anakin Skywalker searches for R2-D2 on a Separatist space station in this episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Ahsoka’s fight with General Grievous and why Anakin couldn’t be involved, The Legends reference to the planet of Ruusan, The issues of what R2-D2’s memory never getting erased raise for when C-3PO gets his memory erased, The duel between Artoo and Goldie, Ob...
Sep 30, 2024•35 min•Ep. 788
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. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wa...
Sep 27, 2024•26 min•Ep. 787
