Podcast Stardust

This is the way. We are starting our review of The Mandalorian and Grogu with a discussion of the music, the opening scenes, the opening scenes, Sigourney Weaver, and much more.   It is finally time to start talking about The Mandalorian and Grogu. We're spending the first fifteen minutes sharing our experiences seeing the movie and non-spoiler thoughts about the film as a whole. After that, we start diving into the details.   Part two of our discussion will be coming at the end of the week, so make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your podcatcher of choice.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our experiences seeing the movie for the first time in theaters, Our non-spoiler thoughts about the movie (ending around the 15 minute mark of the podcast), Ludwig Göransson's soundtrack and our initial reactions, Thoughts about the opening text and title sequence, The opening scene and how Jay missed it, The New Republic pilots, Sigourney Weaver, and Adelphi Squadron scenes, The appearance of Zeb, The Mandalorian's acquisition of a new Razorcrest, and much, much 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.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The newest Star Wars movie is officially in theaters today, and as we kill time until our review, we are discussing recent Star Wars news and we say goodbye to Tom Kane.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The projected opening box office for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Dennis watching The Mandalorian with family that had never seen the series, The announcement of a new comic series from Marvel, The Fall of Kylo Ren, and The passing of the animated voice of Yoda, Tom Kane. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Han Solo tells Rey and Finn about Luke Skywalker on the way to Takodana to meet Maz Kanata in this edition of our or The Force Awakens series.   Ross Hollebon (Fantha Tracks, The Album Cockpit Podcast) joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the movie covered by this discussion runs from 49:20 to 59:45.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Ross's experience with The Force Awakens, The introduction of Snoke and the reval of Kylo Ren's identity, Han Solo telling Rey and Finn about what happened to Luke Skywalker, Han giving some advice to Finn, Han offering Rey a job, Maz Kanata's palace on Takodana, and Kylo Ren talking to Darth Vader's helmet. Check out the last installment in our series in episode 1024.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We return to our The Clone Wars rewatch with a look at a Jedi lead rescue mission to retrieve Jedi Master Even Piell from the notorious prison, the Citadel.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How the quality of Lucasfilm and Star Wars animation has improved from The Clone Wars to Maul - Shadow Lord, Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, How a prison designed for Jedi came to be and why, Ahsoka's decision to disobey orders and join the mission, The use of carbon freezing in the episode, The introduction of Even Piell, The traps of the Citadel, and The reveal of Captain Tarkin. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1018.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

With one week until the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, we discuss what we are hoping the movie accomplishes and make some wild guesses about cameos.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of when season two of Ahsoka will be released, The demand for The Mandalorian and Grogu update to Smuggler's Run at Disney Hollywood Studios, Our plans to see The Mandalorian and Grogu during its opening weekend, Avoiding any new teasers, trailers, and spoilers for the movie, Our guesses as to what character might make a surprise appearance in the movie, and Whether this movie will tie-in to any larger events in the Star Wars galaxy. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

With May the Fourth behind us and The Mandalorian and Grogu in just a few weeks, Jay has a bountiful collection of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products for this month.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: RockLove Jewelry discontinuing their Star Wars collection, The Nerf Herder Co. discontinuing some of its Star Wars scents, Shortalls available from Her Universe, New items from RSVLTS from May the Fourth, An Artoo inspired Loungefly Mini Backpack, The Mandalorian and Grogu food tie-ins, Mando and Grogu inspired products from Bath and Body Works, The Grogu Medallion collection from Vera Bradley, The Mandalorian and Grogu inspired nail polish from Olive and June, The potential for weddings at Galaxy's Edge, and A pop-up Star Wars speakeasy from Allusion Speakeasy.   For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 1021.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we are discussing what we did for May the Fourth and the difficulties around acquiring Star Wars Celebration tickets.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Jay's experience cosplaying at Art on the Alley, How we spent our respective May the Fourths, Our experience getting Star Wars Celebration tickets, The issues that many encountered trying to acquire Celebration tickets, Season two of Maul - Shadow Lord may be happening sooner than we think, and The release of the Maul - Shadow Lord soundtrack. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Maul and his allies fight for their lives against an overwhelming foe as they attempt to escape the Empire and Janix in the final episodes of season one of Maul - Shadow Lord.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on the final two episodes of season one of Maul - Shadow Lord, The introduction of Dryden Vos, The reveal of Darth Vader at the end of chapter nine, The scope of the action in these two episodes, The fates of Brander Lawson, Rylee, Two-Boots, and Looti Vario, Maul's betrayal of the Jedi, Devon's decision at the end of the episode, and more. For more discussion of Maul - Shadow Lord, check out episode 1028.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Bane's Force powers grow at the Sith Academy on Korriban until a dueling incident causes him to fear his own abilities in this edition of our Darth Bane bookclub.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The development of Bane's powers as he catches up to the other students, Bane's crushing success while dueling another student, Realizations that Bane makes while analyzing what happened, The concept of the Sith'ari and the introduction of Sirak, a Zabrak rival for Bane, Bane's loss of passion and how it impacts his training, and The rise of the Army of Light under Jedi General Hoth. For more discussion of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, check out episode 1015.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We're kicking off our Star Wars Day celebration with a discussion of our plans, a little Mandalorian and Grogu, Maul - Shadow Lord, and Star Wars Celebration 2027.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our plans for May the Fourth (Star Wars Day 2027), The run time for The Mandalorian and Grogu, The success of Maul - Shadow Lord,  Some of the first guests announced for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027, The updates coming to Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland, and The release date for Galactic Racer. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Maul and his comrades take on the Inquisitors and experiences a vision that strengthens his resolve in the latest episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on these episodes, What is Devon's motivation and how does she view herself? The debut of the Eleventh Brother ("the Crow"), Maul's fights against the Inquisitors, The vision that Maul experiences and how it changes our perception of him, What happens to Rheena, Two-Boots makes a decision, and more. For more discussion of Maul - Shadow Lord, check out episode 1025.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Allen Voivod returns to the show to discuss his book on the theme of hope throughout the Star Wars films.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Hyperspacing Hope went from a TEDx talk to a book, Characters that best exemplify "hope" throughout the movies, Which movie was the most difficult to find the theme of "hope" for, "Hope" versus "ambition" in the movies, 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.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

With less than a month to go until the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, we're talking about advance ticket sales, the new trailer, a lack of hype around the movie, and more.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Advance ticket sales for The Mandalorian and Grogu, When the score by Ludwig Goransson is released to digital platforms, The final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, How this movie is not season four of the series, Sam Witwer is up for returning to the role of Starkiller, The debut of the Princess Leia character for Galaxy's Edge, and Some Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 speculation. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Empire has arrived on Janix and an Inquisitor begins tracking down Maul and the Jedi in these two episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The arrival of the Empire and introduction of Lt. Blake, Two-Boots's blind belief in the Empire and protocol and how that contrasts with Blake and Lawson, Marrok, the First Brother, and his hunt for Maul and discovery of the Jedi, Whether Devon is coming around to Maul's way of thinking, The action scenes, and The climactic fight between Maul, Devon, and Marrok. For more discussion of Maul - Shadow Lord check out episode 1022.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Han Solo and Chewbacca make their The Force Awakens debut when they board the Millennium Falcon and confront Rey and Finn in this edition of our The Force Awakens series.   Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7 and author of Hyperspacing Hope joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the movie covered by this discussion runs from 36:38 to 49:20.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Allen's experience with The Force Awakens and his favorite characters and scenes, Kylo Ren's reaction to hearing BB-8 escaped from Jakku, BB-8's dilemma in deciding to tell Finn where the Resistance base was located, Han Solo and Chewbacca making their iconic return and their arrival on the Millennium Falcon, The in-galaxy mythology and folklore surrounding Han Solo and Luke Skywalker, The arrival of the Guavian Death Gang and Kanjiklub ("Tell that to Kanjiklub!"), and The escape from the Rathtars aboard the Millennium Falcon. For more discussion of The Force Awakens, check out episode 1012.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Just as we were getting to record this week's news, Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 announced the date for ticket sales. We're discussing this and more in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational edition of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The breaking news of the sale date for tickets for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027, The critical success of Maul - Shadow Lord, The unfortunate news that we will likely not see Mara Jade in Star Wars anytime soon, and The temporary closing of Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Maul attempts to recruit Jedi Padawan Devon Izara to his side while Captain Brander Lawson continues his investigation into the Shadow Syndicate in these episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How the portrayal of Maul has changed from The Phantom Menace to this series, The method by which Maul attempts to recruit Devon as an apprentice, Brander Lawson's difficulties balancing his work with his home life, The deal Maul tries to make with Lawson, Why Maul attempts to make a deal with Lawson, 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.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Jay is getting Star Wars fans ready for May the Fourth and Mother's Day with a new collection of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products in this edition of "World Between Worlds."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some Star Wars dresses from Retro Stage, This year's May the Fourth collection at the Disney Store, Some other ideas for celebrating May the Fourth on StarWars.com, The Star Wars Cookbook available on Amazon, Some new and favorite Star Wars Geeky Tikis, Special Edition Star Wars Oreos, Mother's Day ideas from Mad Beauty, Amazon, and Etsy, and A selection of Maul products from Diff Eyewear, Box Lunch, and custom Nike shoes from Mr. Simply Custom. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Off the success of Project: Hail Mary, we are asking whether Lord and Miller should get a second chance to direct a Star Wars movie in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Steven Soderbergh's comments on the chances that the Ben Solo movie will move forward with new leadership at Disney and Lucasfilm, Mark Hamill promoting the new LEGO Smart Play system, Hamill's comments on the new leadership at Lucasfilm, and Whether Phil Lord and Christopher Miller should get a second chance at directing a Star Wars movie given the success of Project: Hail Mary. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Maul arrives on Janix looking for revenge on those that profited from his misfortune and finds a potential new apprentice in the first two episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our first impressions of this new series, The overall tone and setting of Maul - Shadow Lord, and how it differs from other Star Wars shows, Our thoughts on the new characters such as Devon, Lawson, and Looti Vario, Why Maul wants revenge and his plans to attain it, How Maul is attempting to recruit Devon as a new apprentice, The secrecy of the Shadow Collective, 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.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Son shows Anakin a vision of his Force that nearly changes the fate of the galaxy in the finale of the "Mortis Gods" arc of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, How two very famous Sith nearly appeared in this episode, Another appearance by Qui-Gon Jinn, What Anakin sees in the vision the Son shows him, What being "the Chosen One" truly means, 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.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Just as Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka are making their departure from Mortis, the Son abducts Ahasoka and forces the Jedi to return in the second episode of the "Mortis Arc."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, Some of the metaphors and symbolism from this episode and this story, What exactly the Son did to Ahsoka, What the Son's relationship to the dark side of the Force really is, and The fate of the Daughter and what the Father fears it means. For more discussion of The Clone Wars and this trilogy of episodes, check out episode 1014.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

With Maul - Shadow Lord debuting this week, we are diving into all the news and behind the scenes coverage of everyone's favorite Zabrak former Sith.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of a second season of Maul - Shadow Lord, Dave Filoni and Sam Witwer on the character of Maul, Gideon Adlon and head writer Matthew Michnovetz on Devon Izara, A new teaser for Maul - Shadow Hunter and a mantra for Maul, and A behind the scenes featurette on Maul featuring Dave Filoni. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

After Des pulls off an incredible combat maneuver, he is arrested for insubordination, but the Sith take him to Korriban where his fate is changed forever.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Des draws on the Force by instinct even if he doesn't know that is what he is doing, Des's philosophy as a soldier that is already similar to the beliefs of the Sith, The successful attack on the Republic outpost and Des's inexplicable abilities in combat, Des's arrest after returning to the Sith camp, and Des's arrival on Korriban and induction into the Sith. For more discussion of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, check out episode 1007.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We dive into the legendary Mortis trilogy of The Clone Wars as Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan investigate an ancient Jedi distress signal and meet beings powerful in the Force.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our initial reactions to the Mortis episodes when they were released, Some of the guest stars in this episode, including Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn,  What exactly are the "Mortis Gods" and what is their role in the galaxy, Where exactly the Jedi find themselves and how Ahsoka and Rebels influence our understanding, The "visions" experienced by Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan, and What the "Chosen One" means in the context of this episode. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1011.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

John Boyega sparked speculation about his possible return to Star Wars with an offhand remark at Megacon. We are discussing that and more in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: John Boyega's remarks about his Star Wars future at Megacon, Comments from Ryan Gosling about Starfighter, The latest trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord, Some of the changes to Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge, and Sigourney Weaver, Pedro Pascal, and Grogu at the Oscars. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Rey and Finn meet on Jakku and escape from the First Order aboard the Millennium Falcon in this entry in our The Force Awakens series.   This episode in our The Force Awakens series covers the portion of the movie that runs from 23:40 to 36:38.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The stormtroopers of the First Order and how they compare to the Jedi and clones, The rivalry between Kylo Ren and General Hux, Finn's arrival on Jakku, Similarities between The Force Awakens and A New Hope in this part of the movie, When Finn met Rey,  Finn not telling Rey the entire story and lying about his past, and The escape from Jakku and the First Order aboard the Millennium Falcon. For more discussion of The Force Awakens, check out episode 1004.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Hello, Star Wars fans! We're finishing up our busy month, so we have another rebroadcast of an episode of our The Mandalorian coverage before new episodes resume on Wednesday.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The consequences of Mandalorians removing their helmets, Cara Dune's past and introduction, The young widow's offer to the Mandalorian, The raiders, their AT-ST, and their attack on the village, and The similarity of this episode to the "Bounty Hunters" episode of The Clone 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.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We're filling our spring break with coverage of The Mandalorian in anticipation of the movie's release in May. This time out, the Mandalorian makes a fateful decision in Chapter 3, "The Sin."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The code of the bounty hunter's guild, Why exactly the Client might have wanted the Asset, The culture and lore of the Mandalorians ("This is the way"), What Greef Carga's motivations are, What the sin of this episode really was, and The incredible climactic scene of the episode. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We are rebroadcasting some more The Mandalorian coverage during our spring break. This episode looks back to Episode 20 and Chapter 2, "The Child."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Mandalorian's conflict with the Jawas, The cinematography and how the camera captured the hints the Trandoshans would attack, Kuill and the Mandalorian's relationship, and The actions of the Asset in this episode and its relationship with the Mandalorian. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent to track Savage Oppress down after his attack on the Jedi. At the same time, Asajj Ventress enacts her revenge on Count Dooku.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, Further thoughts on the difference between the Nightbrothers, Nightsistrs, and Zabrak, The presence of the Commandos, Having Anakin and Obi-Wan together in an episode of The Clone Wars again, How Dooku attempted to train Savage Oppress and parallels to other events in Star Wars, Dooku's grudge against King Katuunko, The fight between Asajj Ventress, Count Dooku, and Savage Oppress, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1009.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We revisit our initial reactions to Chapter One of The Mandalorian as we discuss Dave Filoni's live action directorial debut, the introduction of the Mandalorian, and the surprise ending to the episode.   On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The Mandalorian's action scenes in various cantinas across the galaxy, The mystery of the bounty given to the Mandalorian from Werner Herzog's client character, Incredible droid action from IG-11 as voiced by Taika Waititi, Nick Nolte's Ugnaught character Kuill, The showdown at the Nikto encampment, and The incredible surprise ending to Chapter 1. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Jay gets everyone ready for The Mandalorian and Grogu and Maul: Shadow Lord with some new Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product finds.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Uncanny Brands Star Wars Darth Vader and Death Star Grilled Cheese Maker - Panini Press and Compact Indoor Grill, The first collection of merchandise for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Loungefly Star Wars Darth Maul Roses Slouch Mini Backpack available from Hot Topic, Maul merchandise from RSVLTS, Darth Maul polarized sunglasses from Diff Eyeware, Maul themed glasses frames from Pair, A Maul Geeki Tiki, Maul inspired jewelry from Fine Jewelry, A Darth Maul scented candle from The Nerf Herder Co., The Chibi Darth Maul Pattern Snug Oversized Hoodie from Anime Ape, New Star Wars Black Series figures featuring characters from Maul: Shadow Lord, and Ideas for St. Patrick's Day and Easter. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out the February edition of "World Between Worlds" in episode 996.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Asajj Ventress's revenge against Count Dooku enters the next phase as she selects an apprentice from the Nightbrothers of Dathomir.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, A past alliance between Count Dooku and Mother Talzin of the Nighsisters, The cloudy difference between Zabrak, Nightsisters, and Nightbrothers, How Asajj Ventress picked an apprentice from the Nightbrothers, The rise and transformation of Savage Oppress, and Savage Oppress proving himself to be worthy of being Count Dooku's apprentice. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 1006.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Mandalorian and Grogu are featured in Empire, Ryan Gosling picks Star Wars as his first franchise film, Yoda's dark side that wasn't, and more feature in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Teases for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu feature in Empire magazine, Why Ryan Gosling chose Star Wars: Starfighter as his first franchise film, How season two of The Acolyte would have shown off Yoda's dark side, and Boba Fett being put on the shelf. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Des finds himself in a delicate position after winning big at Sabacc, and the Sith army appears to be his only way out in the next installment of our Darth Bane book club.   We are covering chapters four through six in this installment of the book club.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What was behind Des's relentless pursuit of the Sabacc jackpot on Apatros, Why Des chooses to join the Sith army rather than face Republic justice, A parting piece of advice from Groshik that may influence Des's destiny, Des's service in the Sith army and with the Gloom Walkers, and Des's decision to take matters into his own hands when his lieutenant makes a questionable decision. Find the prior entry in our Darth Bane Book Club in episode 995. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Cast aside by Count Dooku, Asajj Ventress returns to her roots with the Nightsisters on Dathomir and begins plotting her revenge against her former Sith master.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars written by Katie Lucas, The origins of the character of Asajj Ventress, The introduction of the Nightsisters into The Clone Wars and their origins, The level of Asajj Ventress's power, and The attempt to defeat Count Dooku in his palace. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1003.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Sam Witwer is talking Maul ahead of the April debut of Shadow Lord in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The galaxy Maul finds himself in after Order 66 as described by Sam Witwer in the penultimate issue of Star Wars: Insider, More thoughts on Maul and his perspective on the Jedi from an interview with Katee Sackhoff, Katee Sackhoff on the future of Bo-Katan, and the origins of the character, and A new series of one-shot comics from Marvel that serve as prequels to Rogue One. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

In part two of our series on The Force Awakens, the audience meets a scavenger named "Rey" and FN-2187 busts Poe out of First Order captivity.   We are joined by Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast joins us for the discussion.   The segment of The Force Awakens we are discussing in this episode runs from 10:41 to 23:40.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some of Greg's experiences with The Force Awakens, The introduction of Rey, her home, and her rescue of BB-8, Kylo Ren's interrogation of Poe Dameron and the use of a unique Force power, Rey's bartering with Unkar Plutt, FN-2187 becoming "Finn," and Finn and Poe escaping from the First Order. Check out part one of our The Force Awakens series in episode 992.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

After the deregulation of the banks, Senators Amidala and Organa lead the opposition to a bill to fund the purchase of new clones as they hope to pursue peace negotiations with the Separatists.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts about this episode, The guest director brought into add "zip" to this episode and his unique connection to Boba Fett, How large a presence Padmé in season three of The Clone Wars, The outrageous loan the Banking Clan is offering the Republic, Attempts made on Padmé Amidala and Bail Organa's lives, and The final outcome on the vote for the bill to purchase more clones. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1001.   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.   Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Lucasfilm released the trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu this week and revealed a few more story details we are breaking down in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The reaction to episode 1,000 and some special thanks, Our overall thoughts on the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, The special guest voice for the Ardennian character seen in the trailer, Speculation on some of the settings portrayed in the trailer, The removal of Din Djaren's helmet and what, if anything, that means after season three of The Mandalorian, A special tribute hidden in the Aurabesh in a sign above a door, and More details about the trailer. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

In an effort to find common ground with the Separatist and prevent an escalation in the war, Padmé goes undercover with Ahsoka behind enemy lines in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, The origin of the title of this episode in the opening crawl from Revenge of the Sith, How, once again, this episode is out of continuity order, New character art that updates the look for Ahsoka and Anakin, The push to deregulate the banks, Senate debates in both the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, Ahsoka meeting Lux Bonteri, a Separatist teenage boy, and The tragedy that derails the peace process. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 997.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

When you get to 1,000 episodes of podcasting about Star Wars, you can't help but take a moment to reminisce about the journey.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A trivia approach to remembering and reflecting on 1,000 episodes of Podcast Stardust, The first ever edition of "World Between Worlds" collecting Jay's Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, The many Star Wars novels and books we discussed over the first 1,000 episodes of the show and some of our favorites, Our annual movie rewatch series, Some of our honored guests over the years, including Vanessa Marshall, Lauren Mary Kim, and Cat Taber, Our experiences at Star Wars Celebration and Galaxy's Edge, The various Disney+ series, including The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, Ahsoka, and more, Things we are looking forward to covering on Podcast Stardust in the near future, Our responses to a few listener questions, and Some predictions, a few bold, about Star Wars things we will be discussing on the show over the next 1,000 episodes. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Mandalorian and Grogu fake out at the Super Bowl, the budget for the movie, the Disney succession plan and more highlight this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Mandalorian and Grogu teaser from the Super Bowl that posed as a beer ad, The Star Wars nickname for the Seattle Seahawks defense, The budget for The Mandalorian and Grogu, The announcement of the new CEO and President of the Disney Company, Happy Birthday to John Williams, and Reopening dates for Star Wars attractions at Galaxy's Edge. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We follow the journey of Halland Goth, Commander of the Imperial Royal Guard, as he accompanies Darth Vader on a mission to investigate a mystery in the Force in Adam Christopher's Master of Evil.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall, non-spoiler thoughts on this novel from Adam Christopher, How and why the book features Halland Goth and his droid, TC-99, despite being about Darth Vader, The time and setting of this novel and a surprise prologue featuring Count Dooku, What remains of the Techno Union and the Tactical Droid Sarnath, and Thoughts on the conclusion of this Star Wars novel. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Obi-Wan Kenobi teams up with Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos to hunt down Ziro the Hutt, but they aren't the only ones tracking him down in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on "Hunt for Ziro," The introduction of Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos and his background, The Indiana Jones inspiration for the beginning of this episode, The five Hutt families on Nal Hutta, Sy Snootles and how she subverts the viewers expectations, Mama Hutt - Ziro's mother, Cad Bane's role in the episode, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 994.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

It is time to get ready for Valentine's Day in Star Wars style. Jay has plenty of fashion and lifestyle finds perfect for that special someone in this edition of "World Between Worlds."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: An R2-D2 baby onesie from Get It Here Imports, A Star Wars Droids sound story book, More items to spoil the babies in your life from Copper Pearl, A Love-Letter Inspired Game called "Jabba's Palace," A charity drive from cosplayer MariettaArt, Valentine's Day cards with a Star Wars twist from Love Pop, Star Wars chocolates from The Truffle College, Some romantic socks from Rock Em, Star Wars jewelry from Star Wars Fine Jewelry and Girl's Crew, Valentine's Day Star Wars gear available at Kohl's, Kitchen towels you can find on eBay, Star Wars wine glasses and drinkware from JoyJolt, Williams Sonoma, Corkcicle, and Etsy, and Some ideas for celebrating at home including a fleece blanket, ideas at the official Star Wars website, and Star Wars Everyday by Ashley Eckstein. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 989.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Our book club kicks off with the prologue and chapter 1-3 of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction. Meet Des, the miner from Apatros that would be a Sith Lord.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Why we are doing a book club for Darth Bane, Our prior experiences reading this book, Des, the miner from Apartros, and his latent force abilities, How the ORO corporation manipulates the miners on Apartros, The state of the Sith, the Republic, and the galaxy at large at the time of this novel, and Why people in the galaxy might be disillusioned with the Jedi and the Republic and interested in supporting the Sith. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Anakin and Padmé send Threepio and Artoo on an "important" mission to retrieve Jogan fruit unaware that Cad Bane is on their tail in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on "Evil Plans," the eighth episode from season three of The Clone Wars, The domestic situation between Anakin and Padmé and the banquet Padmé is throwing, The partnership between R2-D2 and C-3PO, The droid spa on Coruscant, Anthony Daniels involvement in crafting Threepio's lines, Cad Banes capture of Threepio and Artoo and the resulting torture, How this episode fits into The Clone Wars timeline, and The meeting of the heads of the five Hutt families. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 991.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Kathleen Kennedy recently shared details of the transition to the new leadership at Lucasfilm and the state of several movie projects. We're discussing the aftermath in this week's news.   In episode of this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Kathleen Kennedy's comments on the plan for Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to succeed her, What, if any, regrets she has from her time as the President of Lucasfilm, The status of several movie projects, including the Lando movie, James Mangold's "Dawn of the Jedi" movie, The Hunt for Ben Solo, Rian Johnson's trilogy, Starfighter, Taika Waititi's movie, and Simon Kinberg's trilogy, Other projects, such as the "New Jedi Order" movie and "Heir to the Empire," that were not mentioned, and An update on Oga's Cantina at Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Our The Force Awakens series begins with Poe Dameron getting part of the map to Luke Skywalker just before Kylo Ren and the First Order attack.   Ryder Waldron from Idiot's Array joins us for this discussion. This episode covers the portion of The Force Awakens that runs from the beginning to 10:41.   In this fully armed operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some of our early experiences seeing The Force Awakens and Ryder's favorite moments, The details of the opening crawl, How The Force Awakens changed its opening shot from other Star Wars movies, The introduction of Poe Dameron, BB-8, and Lor San Tekka, The First Order's arrival on Jakku and Kylo Ren's quest for the map to Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren's unique force powers, The introduction of FN-2187 (Finn) and his anxiety, The introduction of Captain Phasma, 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.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.