Podcast Stardust

Margrave Juro's mission takes him and Kara to Binbin while Nawaam prepares to unleash his super weapon on the galaxy in the second episode of The Ninth Jedi.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on "A Secret Weapon," How Margrave Juro's quest to recruit allies is a bit like King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Similarities between this episode of The Ninth Jedi and Lord of the Rings (plus a *shocking* confession from Jay), The "incident" that lead to Lah Zhima's banishment from Binbin, Our thoughts on what Lah Zhima's motivation might be, Who Nawaam is and how he reminds us of other Star Wars villains, and Nawaam's Kyber Crystal Cannon. For more discussion of The Ninth Jedi, check out episode 1069.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

Marvel and Lucasfilm announced a crossover event, a Star Wars movie you never heard of gets cancelled, and Star Wars wins an Emmy in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Lucasfilm and Disney passing on a potential new Star Wars movie, An Emmy awarded to a Star Wars: Visions episode, An upcoming crossover comic between Star Wars and the heroes of Marvel Comics (the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four), and A few thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

Captain Brander Lawson of the Tactical Defense Force on Janix and his partner, the droid Two-Boots, investigate crime lords in this prequel to Maul: Shadow Lord.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our non-spoiler thoughts on the first two issues of Shadow of Maul, The subtle ways that Brander Lawson is different than his portrayal in Shadow of Maul, The internal affairs investigation that frames the first issue, The gang wars and conflicts that Lawson is investigating, and Maul's minimized presence in these comics. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 kick off our coverage of The Ninth Jedi by discussing Margrave Juro's mission to Makoma Ko in an attempt to recruit an old Jedi ally to resist Warlord Nawaam.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode and how it compares to the two shorts from Star Wars: Visions, The difference in how lightsabers are crafted and what they represent, Jedi Margrave Juro and his mission, Gennoh Ikagi, the last Sith, and his role in this episode. Lah Zhima, the Jedi lightsaber smith, Zhima's daughter, Kara, and her role in this episode, How this episode reminded us of The Phantom Menace, What it means for the Nawaam to have a particular episode, and more. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

While promoting The End of Oak Street, Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway talk a little Star Wars. We cover this and more in this week's edition of Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our early thoughts on Eyes Like Stars and Legacy, New guest announcements for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 featuring the cast of The Mandalorian, A collaboration between Star Wars and Dungeons & Dragons, and A conversation between Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway while promoting The End of Oak Street. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 Darth Bane: Path of Destruction book club pauses to reflect on Bane's adventures with a reader new to the book.   Tricia from Theme Park Throwdown joins us for the discussion.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Tricia's introduction to Star Wars and her fandom in general, Tricia's initial reaction to Darth Bane, Some of the themes introduced in the first half of the novel, Tricia's reactions to some of the other characters in Darth Bane, and Some lightning round questions about the book. For more Darth Bane discussion, check out episode 1061.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

R2-D2 and C-3PO are featured in a whimsical episode of The Clone Wars when they find themselves on a relief mission when earthquakes threaten the planet Aleen.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on "Mercy Mission," episode five from season four of The Clone Wars, How it is that Artoo and Threepio ended up on this mission with Commander Wolffe, The whimsical nature of this episode and why we believe George Lucas had a large part in creating it, The Aleena and their society, The Kindalo species that live underground on Aleen, Oprhne, a frog-like alien that could use some force-like magic, and How Artoo and Threepio resolved this mission. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1063.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 rounding up the Star Wars news from San Diego Comic Con and talking about new book announcements, the Museum Experience, and more.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement that Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy are making Ghost Rider and what that means, if anything, for Star Wars: Starfighter, Confirmation as to what Infinity Vision is, Star Wars Detours finally getting screened somewhere, The announcement of a Luke and Leia novel from Beth Revis titled Twin Crossroads, Other Star Wars publishing announcements from San Diego Comic Con, and More details about the Star Wars: The Experience museum exhibit. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 Resistance arrives at Takodana in their X-Wings to battle the First Order and Finn takes up the Skywalker lightsaber in this segment from The Force Awakens.   Dan Zehr, Star Wars author and host of Coffee with Kenobi joins us for this episode.   This episode covers the portion of The Force Awakens that runs from 1:11:06 to 1:22:10.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Dan's memories seeing The Force Awakens and favorite moments, Rey's flight from the palace, Maz Kanata passing on the Skywalker lightsaber to Finn, Finn's fight with the riot trooper, The arrival of the Resistance to confront the First Order on Takodana, Rey's confrontation with Kylo Ren, Princess Leia's arrival on Takodana and reunion with Han Solo, and The Resistance return to D'Qar. For more discussion of The Force Awakens, check out episode 1046.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

Jar Jar Binks has to fill in for the Gungan leader to prevent a civil war from breaking out on Naboo in this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, Why this episode is titled "Shadow Warrior," How this episode is similar to the story arc that preceded it and whether it was a good idea to put this story so close to the prior one, Whether we liked the level of humor in Jar Jar Binks impersonating the Gungan leader, How impressive the Gungans were in confronting General Grievous, How Minister Risha Loo could have been used more in The Clone Wars, Why Darth Sidious insisted on a prisoner exchange, and Why Padmé made her decision to agree to a prisoner exchange. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1060.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 light of a quiet Star Wars news week, we are taking a detour to review Kwame Mbalia's The Last Order featuring Finn and Jannah as they hunt down a former First Order commander.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Non-spoiler thoughts on this book as a whole, The setting and format of this book with a framing device featuring a new character, The back stories of Finn (aka FN-2187) and Jannah (TZ-1719), How this book connects to other Star Wars stories, and more. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 journeys to the Valley of the Dark Lords in search of guidance from the ancient Sith as the Brotherhood Darkness makes a decision about the apprentices in this edition of our Darth Bane book club.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Kas'im's anger with Qordis for allowing Bane to leave for the Valley of the Dark Lords, Githany's proposal to Sirak to eliminate Bane, Our first glimpse at Sirak's point of view in this novel, Bane's initial exploration of the Valley of the Dark Lords and the ruined temples, The decision of Lord Kaan to elevate the apprentices at the Sith Academy to Lords in the Brotherhood of Darkness, Qordis's dilemma about what he should do when Bane returns, and more. For more discussion of Star Wars Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, check out episode 1052.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

Prince Lee-Char makes a final effort to unite the people of Mon Cala to fight Riff Tamson and the Separatists 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 of The Clone Wars, Some of the decisions when it came to violence in this episode, Riff Tamson taking over Mon Cala, Prince Lee-Char's plan to unite the Mon Calamari and the Quarren, The measures taken to save Padmé when her helmet breaks, and The final battle between the forces of the Republic and the Separatists. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1054.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 digital and physical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu feature in this week's Star Wars news along with the The Museum Experience.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What, if anything, we expect in the way of Star Wars announcements at San Diego Comic Con, The release of The Mandalorian and Grogu on digital platforms and Blu-Ray, The announcement of LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Details of Star Wars: The Museum Experience, and The sale of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber at auction. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

This midsummer edition of our Star Wars lifestyle and fashion roundup includes performance gear, the Her Universe Fashion Show, accessories and more.   In this fully armed and operational edition of "World Between Worlds" on Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A Mos Eisley Cantina shirt from Made Engine available at Hot Topic, Performance tees and shorts from Heroes & Villains, The upcoming Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic Con, Star Wars hair clips available at Her Universe, A Rotta the Hutt t-shirt from Bonfire, Wall display frame for LEGO Star Wars sets from Mark's Magic, Virtual Star Wars races from The Conqueror, New Shakers from IceShaker, and Star Wars jewelry from Kay Jewelers. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, check out episode 1043.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

Legacy of Vader concludes with Kylo Ren returning to Vader's palace and confrontations with those from his past.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Kylo Ren's desire to confront Luke's ghost and destroy it, What happens when Kylo Ren attempts to enter Darth Vader's vault and his meditation sphere, Vaneé's bizarre plan for Kylo Ren and what it has to do with Darth Vader, Kylo Ren's final confrontation when he successfully enters Darth Vader's vault. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

This week's Star Wars news features The Ninth Jedi trailer before we begin our discussion of issues 7-12 of Legacy of Vader.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The trailer for Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi, Our overall thoughts on issues 7-12 of Charles Soule's Legacy of Vader from Marvel comics, Grandea, a Jedi survivor of Order 66, and her mind trick abilities, Tava Ren and the return of the Knights of Ren, and Kylo Ren's history with the Knights of Ren. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 Battle of Crait, Kylo Ren sets out to destroy the past, and in the process gets a guided tour of Darth Vader's history in Charles Soule's Legacy of Vader.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this Star Wars comic series from Marvel written by Charles Soule, The theme of exploring the conflict of "killing the past" versus "we are the past," The role of General Hux in this series and the sequel trilogy, The return of Darth Vader's assistant, Vaneé, Kylo Ren's visits to Tatooine and Naboo, and What is it that Kylo Ren is actually trying to achieve. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 Republic brings in some reinforcement in the form of the Gungans as the war between the Mon Calamari and the Quarren continues in 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, The decision by the Jedi Council to approach the Gungans for help, The Gungan attack on the Separatists, The presence of Riff Tamson the Karkarodon, How Prince Lee-Char is growing into his role of Prince while dealing with inexperience and self-doubt, The whirlpool attack and Anakin's solution, and Where this episode leaves the war. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1051.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 starting the Fourth of July weekend with a discussion of a new Star Wars book and the announcement of new Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles guests.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Fourth of July and FIFA World Cup observations, Confirmation that footage from Starfighter was shown at CineEurope, The imminent trailer of The Ninth Jedi, The announcement of Star Pilots, A little bit of Legends and some upcoming Star Wars book releases, and New guest announcements for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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.

Githany forces Bane's hand and he makes the challenge he has been preparing for in secret in this installment of our Darth Bane: Path of Destruction book club.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Bane's questions for Sith Master Kas'im at the conclusion of their lightsaber training, Bane's continuing to study in the Sith archives on Korriban, Why the Brotherhood of Darkness have abandoned the "Darth" title, Githany and Bane's alliance and their attempts to manipulate each other, Bane's challenge to Sirak, and The aftermath of the fight between Bane and Sirak. For more discussion of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, check out episode 1042.   Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! 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 Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, with some aid from Captain Ackbar, advise Prince Lee-Char as Mon Cala drifts into civil war between the Mon Calamari and Quarrens in the season four premier of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Legends and current history of the conflict between the Mon Calamari and Qurren people, How this episode compares to Chapter 5 of the Classic Gendy Tartakovsky Clone Wars series, Prince Lee-Char of the Mon Calamari as he attempts to grow into the role of the king, Captain Ackbar and his reluctance to advise and train Lee-Char, The introduction of the shark species, the Karkarodon, and How the arrival of the Hydroid Medusas changed the tide of the battle. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1048.   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 a slow news week, we see what some of the stars of Star Wars: Starfighter have to say about being in Star Wars, and we take a look at the "return" of some Legends characters.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some elusive comments Matt Smith made about being in Star Wars: Starfighter, The composer for Starfighter, How Amy Adams is a big fan of Star Wars,  Footage for Starfigher will be shown at CineEurope, Disney's new Infinity Vision certification, and Jaina and Jacen Solo coming to the Hasbro Black Series action figure line. 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.

Now that The Mandalorian and Grogu has been in theaters for a month, we revisit the latest Star Wars movie with the benefit of some reflection and distance.   Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7, and the author of Hyperspacing Hope, joins us for this discussion.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How many times we have now seen The Mandalorian and Grogu, Allen's impressions of the movie, What the theme of the movie is, Whether Lucasfilm should have gone with season four of The Mandalorian instead, Whether a different story with characters we don't know or haven't seen for a while have done better, Those things that we still enjoy about this Star Wars movie What themes of "hope," if any, are found in the movie, and more. For more discussion of The Mandalorian and Grogu, check out episode 1038 and episode 1040.   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.

Still trapped on a Trandoshan hunting moon, Ahsoka finds a new ally in Chewbacca the Wookiee as they attempt to turn the table on their hunters 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 of The Clone Wars, How Ahsoka in this episode compares to Devon from Maul: Shadow Lord, The six degrees of separation between Ahsoka, Chewbacca, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and other Star Wars characters, The use of the Jedi mind trick by Ahsoka, The appearance of Sugi, Anakin's apology to Ahsoka, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1045.   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's our usual Friday edition of Star Wars news, but since Father's Day is this weekend, we're also sorting the Star Wars father figures into tiers.   We're wishing a happy Father's Day to all the Star Wars Dads this weekend!   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What Jon Favreau and others have had to say about season four of The Mandalorian compared to the story presented in The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ian McDiarmid on whether Emperor Palpatine survived The Rise of Skywalker, How George Lucas is acting as a landlord to Lucasfilm, and Ranking various Star Wars father figures on the S-tier system. 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 the sixth installment of our The Force Awakens series, Finn comes clean, Rey has a vision about Luke's lightsaber, and the First Order destroys Hosnian Prime.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Maz Kanata recognizing the fear in Finn, Rey's plea to Finn not to leave, Rey's vision when she touches Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, Maz's attempt to convince Rey to take up the lightsaber, and The First Order uses Starkiller base to destroy Hosnian Prime. Check out the last installment of our The Force Awakens series in episode 1036.   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.

Ahsoka is captured and hunted for sport on a Trandoshan moon along with a trio of Jedi younglings 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 of The Clone Wars, The inspiration of Richard Connell's "Most Dangerous Game," The importance of hunting in Trandoshan culture, Anakin Skywalker's response to the discovery that Ahsoka is missing, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1041.   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 wrapping up the week by catching up on how we have been enjoying Star Wars, discussing a new deluxe edition of Thrawn, and more.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What we have been doing related to Star Wars lately, A new deluxe edition of Timothy Zahn's Thrawn, An audio book that slipped through the cracks from Cavan Scott, A new gameplay trailer for Zero Company, Another trailer for Galactic Racer, Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles merch going back on sale, and RIP Marcia Lucas. 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 recaps her experience at the Medina County Collector's Fair and then shares plenty of Star Wars gift ideas just in time for Father's Day.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Jay's experience at the Medina County Collector's Fair, The Mandalorian and Grogu collection from The Republic of Tea, An update on The Mandalorian and Grogu collection from Bath & Body Works, An idea of what to do with your Grogu popcorn bucket, The hardware store lightsaber craze, Cards for Dad from LovePop, The story of Star Wars from Historic Newspapers, Collector helmets from the Bradford Exchange, The R2-D2 perpetual calendar from Hallmark, A Star Wars six piece grill set available at Target, Another grill set from Box Lunch, and Some camping gear available from various sources (lantern, folding chair, cooler, water bottle). For more Star Wars lifestyle and fashion ideas, check out episode 1033.   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 works with a nefarious crew in The Mandalorian Chapter 6 - The Prisoner. We are revisiting this episode from season one in this episode of Podcast Stardust.    On this episode, we discuss: The Mandalorian's history with Ranzar and his crew, Why didn't the Mandalorian ask who they were going after, Our reaction to Mayfeld the gunman, Jay's initial and subsequent response to Xi'an the Twi'lek, and The cameos featured in this 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.

The Mandalorian's adventures bring him to Tatooine, and on this episode, we are discussing his adventure with a young bounty hunter to track down Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen).   On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The appearance and return of Star Wars to Tatooine, The rookie bounty hunter, Toro Calican, Ming-Na Wen's appearance as Fennic Shand, The mechanic, Peli Motto, The Mandalorian's interaction with Tusken Raiders, and The famous Mos Eisley Cantina. 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 makes an unwise challenge in a desperate attempt to preserve his standing at the Sith Academy and suffers the consequences in this edition of our Darth Bane book club.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Bane's challenge to Sirak and why he did it, The consequences Bane faces from his challenge, The introduction of Githany, a Jedi that betrayed the Republic, The relationship between Githany and Bane and who is manipulating whom, The Sith victories over the Jedi on Ruusan, Banes resurgence and plan to reclaim his position at the academy, and more. For more discussion of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction check out episode 1030.   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, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka lead their teams to the Jedi rendezvous point with the warden of the Citadel in pursuit in the finale of the "Citadel" story arc in this discussion of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, The prison warden, Osi Sobeck, and James Arnold Taylor's performance, The last stand of the reprogrammed battle droids, Saesee Tinn's statement about how they haven't seen a battle like this since the Old Republic, The Anoobas, Tarkin's thoughts on the Jedi and his status with the Chancellor, Anakin's opinion of the Jedi and their roles in the war, Jedi Master Even Piell's fate, and What the conclusion means for Star Wars. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1039.   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 discussion of The Mandalorian and Grogu continues with a discussion of Rotta, the Hutts, Grogu's growth, Embo, and much more.   One episode wasn't enough, so we are back to talk more about The Mandalorian and Grogu on this episode of Podcast Stardust. We're talking Hutts, Nal Hutta, the Droid Gotra, and more Easter eggs.    In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Rotta the Hutt, The role of the Twins, The arena fight, What happens when the Mandalorian loses his helmet, Embo the bounty hunter, The swamp hermit, and much more. For more discussion of The Mandalorian and Grogu, check out episode 1038.   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 Obi-Wan continue to lead the Jedi and Clone rescue mission at the Citadel with Jedi Master Even Piell and Captain Tarkin in part two of "The Citadel" trilogy.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, What it says about Ahsoka that she disobeyed Anakin's orders and lied about it, Tarkin's observation that the Jedi's Code prevents them from doing what needs to be done, and Anakin's agreement, James Arnold Taylor having three roles in this episode, The reprogrammed Battle Droids, and The apparent death of Echo. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1035.   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.

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.