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Description Pulp heroes were never meant to last, yet a century later they still loom large in comics, movies, radio, and television. This week, Jay and Shua dig into the larger-than-life characters born in cheap magazines that shaped everything from superheroes to sci-fi epics. From masked vigilantes to jungle lords and space adventurers, the guys celebrate the wild imagination, fast storytelling, and lasting legacy of pulp culture. It's bold, brash, and absolutely stuffed with Enjoy Stuff energy.   News The Greatest American Hero is returning! In comic form LEGO reveals of a new smart brick system at CES Plus a slick new turntable for your vinyl And Fuji has a new Instax camera that is a cool new addition to your camera collection We spotlight Derek Beebe's new sci-fi book series that feels like Star Wars and Star Trek collided with superpowers and humor.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua was pleasantly surprised by the latest Hugh Jackman film, Song Sung Blue. He plays a Neil Diamond imitator who falls in love and overcomes some really crappy things the world throws at him. Plus, it's got a great soundtrack. Jay is enjoying spending some time and helping his parents in California.      Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay spotlights Arrival (2016), diving into its thoughtful sci-fi storytelling, emotional depth, and unique take on communication and time. It's a modern science fiction film that proves you don't need nonstop action to leave a lasting impact. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Pulp!  This week's episode is a celebration of pulp culture and the heroes who leapt off cheap paper and into pop culture history. Jay and Shua explore what pulp magazines were, why they existed, and how their fast-paced storytelling helped create icons that still resonate today.   Along the way, they bounce through masked crime fighters, jungle adventurers, space heroes, and sword-swinging legends, keeping things light, nostalgic, and full of enthusiasm. It's a reminder that even disposable entertainment can become timeless when imagination leads the way.   Who's your favorite pulp hero? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Tune in next week!" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Ahsoka assists some academy students in taking down corrupt politicians running a black market on Mandalore in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, Whose child is Korkie Kryze? The fact that Ahsoka was assigned this mission and the logic behind it, The inspiration for Korkie to investigate a possible food shortage, The response by Duchess Satine and Prime Minister Almec to the cadets' investigation, Ahsoka's use of a Jedi mind trick, and The outcome of this episode. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 986.   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 has announced that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm's President and Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan will succeed her in the role.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President of Lucasfilm to pursue a more active role as producer, Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan's elevation to Co-Presidents of Lucasfilm, Kathleen's Kennedy's tenure as President of Lucasfilm, Tom Cruise's surprising participation in the production of Star Wars: Starfighter, Announced changes coming to Batuu and Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland, Why Disney decided to lean on original trilogy characters in Galaxy's Edge, and The appearance of BD droids on the Disney Wish. 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.

Padmé travels to Mandalore to assist Duchess Satine with food shortages, but gets caught up in black market conspiracy that is poisoning children in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on Corruption, How this episode fits into the episode lineup of The Clone Wars, The difficult position Mandalore finds itself in now that it has achieved neutrality, Duchess Satine's challenges in dealing with corruption on Mandalore, The investigation into the poisoned food by Padmé and Satine, and more. Fore more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 978.   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.

Padmé travels to Mandalore to assist Duchess Satine with food shortages, but gets caught up in black market conspiracy that is poisoning children in this episode of The Clone Wars.

This week on Enjoy Stuff, Jay and Shua tumble head-first into the wonderfully absurd world of Monty Python, celebrating the comedy troupe that made nonsense an art form. From silly walks to spam, it's a fast-paced love letter to ridiculous genius. It's…….Monty Python's Flying Circus! Let's dive head first into the pepper pot of silliness with the classic BBC comedy show that influenced generations.    News Ghostbusters II's River of Slime being turned into a five-hour cinematic ambience video, plunging viewers into the eerie tunnels beneath New York City. Dark Chocolate Reese's Puffs and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Peanut Butter hit the shelves A Kansas public library has recreated some iconic scenes from The Breakfast Club to promote reading and community   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has been diving deep into the imaginative worlds of Andy Weir, enjoying The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary for their clever science, humor, and heartfelt storytelling. He shares how Weir's blend of problem-solving and character makes each book feel like a cinematic adventure. Shua is loving the Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, now available on Audible, praising the huge ensemble of recognizable voices that bring the wizarding world to life. The immersive performances make it feel like listening to a blockbuster movie in audiobook form.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay gives ARQ (2016) the spotlight as he discusses this tense, time-looping science-fiction thriller. It's an obscure one that is definitely worth a watch. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Spam!  Digging into the history of Monty Python's Flying Circus, exploring how six writers, one animator, and one fearless Carol Cleveland changed comedy forever through sketch, satire, and surreal animation. Through 4 seasons of absurdist comedy, they broke the mold of what comedy was supposed to be.    Then we wrap things up with a playful game in which Jay reads the opening line of an iconic Python quote and challenges Shua to guess what comes next. Test yourself if you're a Python fan to see if you can do better than Shua. .   Are you a Monty Python fan? Do you like Spam? Who won the English football cup in 1949? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "This is a dead parrot" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

It is a brand new year of Star Wars featuring the first new movie in more than six years. We're looking ahead to all the Star Wars content coming in 2026.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The upcoming release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Other movie related announcements and hype we expect in 2026, Maul: Shadowlord, season two of Ahsoka, and other content coming to Disney+, The slate of new Star Wars novels arriving this year, An update to a Star Wars themed attraction in Disney parks, A couple of Star Wars video games, and Star Wars events in the near future. 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 week on Enjoy Stuff, Jay and Shua tumble head-first into the wonderfully absurd world of Monty Python, celebrating the comedy troupe that made nonsense an art form. From silly walks to spam, it's a fast-paced love letter to ridiculous genius.

It is a brand new year of Star Wars featuring the first new movie in more than six years. We're looking ahead to all the Star Wars content coming in 2026.

We are ringing in a new year with our fourth annual set of New Year's Resolutions for characters across the Star Wars galaxy.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our tradition of coming up with New Year's resolutions for Star Wars characters, The announcement of a new feature segment for 2026, Ideas for resolutions for characters that appeared in The Force Awakens, Some resolutions for a few characters appearing in Ahsoka, A few suggestions for the cast of The Mandalorian and Grogu, What we think Darth Maul should resolve to do this year, 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.

We are ringing in a new year with our fourth annual set of New Year's Resolutions for characters across the Star Wars galaxy.

Jay drops in to wish everyone a Happy New Year and remind everyone of our current episode plans, then she introduces a random replay of an old episode where we discuss Rebels.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our current plans to return to recording new episodes (coming soon! We promise!), The return of Hondo Ohnaka and Azmorigan in "The Wynkahthu Job," Ezra's willingness to trust Hondo when Kanan and Hera are suspicious, Exploring the derelict ship at Wynkahthu, The activation of the droids on the transport, The Dark Trooper influence of the droids, and The escape from the transport. 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 drops in to wish everyone a Happy New Year and remind everyone of our current episode plans, then she introduces a random replay of an old episode where we discuss Rebels.

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones where everyone pauses to think before answering. But it's funnier if Jay and Shua kick off 2026 with ridiculous ones full of curiosity and pop culture wisdom, on Enjoy Stuff.. And now, Deep Thoughts, with Jay and Shua….Try answering some of these questions for yourself.   Tribute to Rob Reiner Jay and Shua take time to honor the extraordinary career of Rob Reiner, reflecting on his unmatched run of films that shaped generations of movie lovers. With reverence and affection, they celebrate his ability to blend heart, humor, and humanity across decades of storytelling.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua dives into Stranger Things Season 5, completely loving the series finale!!! If you didn't like it, well, he just doesn't understand how your brain works. Jay has been enjoying Pluribus Season 1, a very difficult show to sum up, but an extraordinarily intriguing one about the end of the world…or maybe an invasion…or a pandemic…uh, free choice? No matter what, it's got us talking.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay shines a spotlight on Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). I may not have been as good as the original…. That's it. That's all I was gonna say. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Deep Thoughts!  This episode finds Jay and Shua asking big, playful questions about creativity, memory, identity, and how we come to understand the world as we grow older. With humor and warmth, they explore childhood risks, meaningful pop culture moments, and the oddly profound thoughts…ok not really that profound. But questions that certainly sneak up on you when you least expect them.   Rather than searching for definitive answers, the conversation embraces curiosity, reflection, and the joy of thinking out loud. Mixed with a dash of sarcasm.   What would your answers be? Do you have more questions we could answer? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "If you were a tree…." will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones where everyone pauses to think before answering. But it's funnier if Jay and Shua kick off 2026 with ridiculous ones full of curiosity and pop culture wisdom, on Enjoy Stuff..

As the world feels louder and messier than ever, Shua and Jovial Jay take a breath, look back, and choose to Enjoy Stuff. The annual TechnoRetrospective revisits the moments, media, and memories that helped bring a little light through 2025. From movies and TV to books, games, and shared milestones, the guys celebrate what they loved, what surprised them, and what made the year worth remembering, and while looking ahead to what's coming next.   News Labyrinth 40th Anniversary returns to theaters January 8–11, 2026   The world's largest vampire-themed attraction is planned for Bucharest   Confetti Cheerios are officially a thing   The Oscars will move exclusively to YouTube beginning in 2029   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay finally sat down with The Smashing Machine, appreciating its intensity and raw storytelling and some pretty powerful performances, including from the Rock. Shua took a family movie outing to the newest Anaconda movie with Paul Rudd and Jack Black, finding it surprisingly fun and funny. In theaters now.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jayspotlight revisits Star Wars: The Force Awakens, reflecting on its place in the saga and how it helped reignite excitement for a galaxy far, far away. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy a TechnoRetrospective!  In this year-end TechnoRetrospective, Shua and Jay look back on what defined their shared pop-culture journey through 2025. From weekly joys and big milestones to standout movies, shows, and moments, we celebrate Enjoy Stuff's past year while setting sights on what's ahead.   How was 2025 for you? What are you looking forward to in '26? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "You shall not PAST!" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

We have a quick update on the schedule for the podcast for the next few weeks and then rebroadcast episode 256 featuring The Bad Batch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust: Dennis offers an update on the recording schedule for the podcast for the next few weeks, and Then selects a random episode from the archive to rebroadcast. 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 have a quick update on the schedule for the podcast for the next few weeks and then rebroadcast episode 256 featuring The Bad Batch.

As the world feels louder and messier than ever, Shua and Jovial Jay take a breath, look back, and choose to Enjoy Stuff. The annual TechnoRetrospective revisits the moments, media, and memories that helped bring a little light through 2025.

The Republic has fallen and the Chancellor proclaims the formation in the Empire in this round of Revenge of the Sith trivia.   Kolby Krebs joins Jay for the trivia in this episode.   The trivia questions come from the portion of the movie that runs from 1:33:38 to 1:43:43. We discussed this portion of Revenge of the Sith in episode 943.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Kolby's memories of experiencing this movie, his favorite scenes, and character, What happened when the Emperor proclaimed a new Empire, What Obi-Wan and Yoda discovered when investigating the Jedi Temple, Anakin's assault on the Separatists on Mustafar, and more.   For more Revenge of the Sith trivia, check out episode 971.   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 Republic has fallen and the Chancellor proclaims the formation in the Empire in this round of Revenge of the Sith trivia.

Get in the Christmas spirit with Santa Claus and Batman as St. Nick saves the holiday with the DC universe on Superhero Suite.

It's time for our annual tradition of presenting gifts to Star Wars characters that featured in our discussions from the past year.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we are discussing: Gifts for heroes and villains from The High Republic, Presents for various characters from Andor, A few tokens of appreciation for characters from other novels we read in the past year, and Some holiday ideas for a few other Star Wars characters. 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 time for our annual tradition of presenting gifts to Star Wars characters that featured in our discussions from the past year.

Celebrate the season with the world's greatest detective as Jay and Shua unwrap a sleigh-full of Sherlockian fun. This week they explore the legacy, the films, and the lasting cultural footprint of the master of deduction. From Rankin/Bass favorites to Muppets, Peanuts, and claymation chaos, the guys share memories, laughs, and seasonal nostalgia. It's a cozy trip through TV history with jingling bells and warm fuzzies.   News Alexa users can now ask to play WSQK the Squawk and hear music straight from the show   The oft' forgotten RPG Toon has launched a second edition via BackerKit   A massive 12" Godzilla Popcorn Bucket is now available for preorder from Alamomart.com, with a Mechagodzilla version stomping in this March   According to the Ready Player One timeline, the Oasis officially opened for business   Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard, who passed away at age 82.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua has fully entered his Taylor Momsen era, diving into the music of The Pretty Reckless and embracing loud, confident rock energy that feels just right for the season. Jay revisited The Shining on the big screen, proving once again that nothing says "happy holidays" quite like a stay at the Overlook Hotel. It's a chilling theatrical experience that somehow still fits perfectly into an unconventional seasonal watchlist.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay spotlights two thoughtful science-fiction films in his latest articles: Self/Less and The Martian (2015). Both explore identity, survival, and humanity's future, making them perfect companions for reflective sci-fi viewing. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Detecting!  This episode is a full-on nostalgia blast as Jay and Shua celebrate the holiday TV specials that once ruled the airwaves. They discuss what made these broadcasts feel so special, especially in an era when missing a single airing meant waiting an entire year for another chance.   From the classics of the 1960s through the 1990s, the conversation spans styles, musical moments, family traditions, and which specials left the biggest impressions.    And they wrap up with a fun gift-exchange segment that captures the warmth and camaraderie at the heart of Enjoy Stuff.   What did you get for Christmas? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Happy holidays" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

We look back on the year in Star Wars from the conclusion of Skeleton Crew, season two of Andor, the finale of The High Republic, and more.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The return of Revenge of the Sith to theaters, All the Star Wars content on Disney+, including the final episodes of Skeleton Crew, season two of Andor, and more, The Star Wars novels that released this year, including the finale of The High Republic, Announcements from Star Wars Celebration Japan, 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.

We look back on the year in Star Wars from the conclusion of Skeleton Crew, season two of Andor, the finale of The High Republic, and more.

Christmas TV specials were once fleeting holiday miracles. This week on Enjoy Stuff, Jay and Shua rewind the broadcast clock and revisit the animated and live-action holiday classics that defined December for generations.

Lucasfilm Games announces two new Star Wars games and Starfighter completes filming in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Shawn Levy's social media post that Starfighter has wrapped filming, The announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic by Lucasfilm Games, and The reveal of Star Wars: Galactic Racer by Lucasfilm Games. 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 Games announces two new Star Wars games and Starfighter completes filming in this week's Star Wars news.

In the final installment of our Revenge of the Sith series, Anakin fully becomes Darth Vader as Padmé gives birth to the twins and passes away.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Whether Luke and Leia ever learned they were born on the asteroid colony of Polis Massa, The similarities and differences between the facilities where Padmé gives birth to the twins and dies and where Anakin is turned into Darth Vader, Darth Vader's reaction to learning that Padmé did not survive, The funeral procession for Padmé, The fate of R2-D2 and C-3PO, The foreshadowing of the Death Star, Bail Organa delivering Leia to his wife, and Obi-Wan Kenobi delivering Luke to Owen and Beru. For more discussion of Revenge of the Sith, check out episode 967.   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 final installment of our Revenge of the Sith series, Anakin fully becomes Darth Vader as Padmé gives birth to the twins and passes away.

A George Lucas cameo from Revenge of the Sith takes center stage 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 a George Lucas cameo in Revenge of the Sith inspired this episode, Ahsoka's role in the investigation of the missing children of the Pantoran Chairman, The recreation of the Mos Eisley cantina, Greedo's appearance, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 973.   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.

Get in the holiday spirit with Jay and Shua on a special, musical episode of Enjoy Stuff as they help out at the Nakatomi Christmas party.

A George Lucas cameo from Revenge of the Sith takes center stage in this episode of The Clone Wars.

Daisy Ridley joined the growing chorus of voices expressing her opinion on The Hunt for Ben Solo and comments on the future of "The New Jedi Order."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Details about the theatrical rerelease of Star Wars in 2027, Daisy Ridley's comments on the news about The Hunt for Ben Solo, What Daisy has to say about the future of "The New Jedi Order" movie, The announcement of a comic prequel to Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, and The record breaking sale of an original Star Wars painting. 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.

Daisy Ridley joined the growing chorus of voices expressing her opinion on The Hunt for Ben Solo and comments on the future of “The New Jedi Order.”

Explore the "Secret Origins" of DC characters with different series of comics that explore where our favorite heroes and villains came from on Superhero Suite.

With Christmas and the rest of the holiday season rapidly approaching, Jay has plenty of ideas to complete your Star Wars shopping.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The LEGO Gingerbread AT-AT Walker, The new Endor Collection from Columbia, A limited edition pin signed by Ashley Eckstein from Her Universe, An Ahsoka Sweater Dress also from Her Universe, The Our Universe Obi-Wan Kenobi Color-Block Sweatershirt, A Star Wars ugly Christmas sweater from Our Universe, Star Wars ugly sweaters and pajames from Geeksoutfit, Grogu jewelry from Baublebauer, The Rebel Wonderland Stud Set from Girls Crew, The Grogu Holiday Cheer Scentsy Warmer, Star Wars themed NFL tees from HOMAGE, and A Logitech G502 X PLUS Millenium Falcon Edition LIGHTSPEED Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 964.   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 Christmas and the rest of the holiday season rapidly approaching, Jay has plenty of ideas to complete your Star Wars shopping.

Celebrate the season with the world's greatest detective as Jay and Shua unwrap a sleigh-full of Sherlockian fun. This week they explore the legacy, the films, and the lasting cultural footprint of the master of deduction. From classic portrayals to comedic twists, enjoy a festive look at Holmes history mixed with plenty of Enjoy Stuff merriment. Facebook friends, gather your clues and join the holiday investigation!   News The First Snow of Fraggle Rock now streaming on Apple TV+, as of December 5.   My Arcade launches the Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Collection of retro gaming devices.   Build Vecna's Mind Lair with the new Stranger Things Creel House LEGO set.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua returns to the bustling metropolis of anthropomorphic animals with Disney's newest sequel. He digs into the expanded world-building, the humor, and the surprisingly heartfelt story moments that continue to bring Zootopia to life. Jay experienced Tarantino's full, unified cut of Kill Bill in glorious cinematic style. He enjoyed the atmosphere of seeing both volumes melded together as originally intended, soaking in the action, music, and stylized storytelling.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits Tomorrowland (2015), Brad Bird's optimistic sci-fi adventure exploring imagination, futurism, and the power of dreamers. He reflects on how the film balances retro-futuristic charm with modern storytelling while celebrating the cultural legacy of Tomorrowland itself. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Detecting!  This week, Jay and Shua slip on the deerstalker cap and head down Baker Street for a holiday celebration of Sherlock Holmes. They explore the character's origins, his evolution across literature, comics, radio, and film, and what has made Holmes an enduring cultural force for nearly 140 years.   The discussion highlights major adaptations ranging from Basil Rathbone and Christopher Lee to Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr., with detours into comedic versions, animated favorites, and even Max Headroom himself—Matt Frewer—who portrayed the detective in multiple TV movies. They also honor the anniversaries of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother and Young Sherlock Holmes, celebrating the creativity and influence of these beloved films.   Who's your go-to Sherlock Holmes? Are you good at solving mysteries? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Elementary my dear Earbuds!" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

We're discussing the final two episodes of Volume Three of Visions with a look at accepting mortality in "The Bird of Paradise" and the fate of a stormtrooper in "BLACK."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How a Jedi Padawan, Nakime, manages to overcome her own personal attachments to embrace selflessness in "The Bird of Paradise," A trip through the tortured psyche of a stormtrooper facing imminent death in "BLACK," and Our overall rankings of all the episodes in Volume Three of Visions. For more discussion of Volume Three of Visions, check out episode 972.   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 week, Jay and Shua slip on the deerstalker cap and head down Baker Street for a holiday celebration of Sherlock Holmes. They explore the character's origins, his evolution across literature, comics, radio, and film, and what has made Holmes an enduring cultural force for nearly 140 years.

We're discussing the final two episodes of Volume Three of Visions with a look at accepting mortality in “The Bird of Paradise” and the fate of a stormtrooper in “BLACK.”

Shawn Levy has dropped a few comments about the development of Starfighter while promoting season five of Stranger Things. Plus, a composer for the film has been chosen.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Thanksgiving went and some of our Star Wars Christmas decorations, Comments from Shawn Levy on the development of Starfighter and the tone of the movie, Additional comments from Shawn Levy about the third act of Starfighter, Mia Goth's comments on her role in Starfighter, The announcement of the composer for the score for Starfighter, and The date for the update to Smuggler's Run at Galaxy's Edge in Disney parks. 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.

Shawn Levy has dropped a few comments about the development of Starfighter while promoting season five of Stranger Things. Plus, a composer for the film has been chosen.

Jar Jar Binks and Senator Bail Organa lobby the Toydarians for support of the Twi'leks on Ryloth while the Trade Federation interferes in their efforts in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Where this episode falls in the chronology of The Clone Wars, Our overall thoughts on this episode, The complicated politics of the Trade Federation, Neimoidians, Viceroy Nute Gunray, and others that can be complicated, Jar Jar Binks's role in the negotiations with the Toydarians, Jedi Master Ima-Gun Di and the play on words with his name, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 960.   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.

Jar Jar Binks and Senator Bail Organa lobby the Toydarians for support of the Twi'leks on Ryloth while the Trade Federation interferes in their efforts in this episode of The Clone Wars.

It's the first week of December, so Jay and Shua return for another round of their hit game, Famous Firsts! They challenge each other to guess the opening lines of iconic songs and movies, and invite you to play along. Kick off December with some fun trivia and festive firsts! It's the first time for the second time!   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay recently attended a special screening of Almost Famous, reconnecting with the emotional power, music, and filmmaking magic of Cameron Crowe's classic. The experience gave him a fresh appreciation for the characters and themes that have made the movie so beloved. Shua has been diving into The Beatles Anthology 4, rediscovering rare tracks and behind-the-scenes stories that add new layers to the band's evolution. The music and archival insights remind him why the Beatles continue to influence generations of fans and creators.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay shifts into high gear with Mad Max: Fury Road, exploring the groundbreaking visuals, intense themes, and landmark craftsmanship of George Miller's post-apocalyptic masterpiece. He breaks down why the film still stands as one of the most influential action movies of the century. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Firsts!  Shua and Jay kick off December with another edition of Famous Firsts, testing each other on the opening lines of well-known songs and movies in a Jeopardy-style format. Enjoy a special extended episode and make sure to share how you did as you play along. Come celebrate the return of festive fun on Enjoy Stuff.   How did you do? What's a favorite first that you know? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "For the first time in forever" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Jedi "F" takes a desperate mission to defeat her fallen master and a smuggler with money problems helps a royal family in these two episodes from Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on "The Lost Ones" from Kinema Citrus, The backstory from "The Village Bride" from Volume 1 of Visions for "The Lost Ones," The visual style of "The Lost Ones," F's fallen Jedi Master and how "The Lost Ones" would fit into the current Star Wars galaxy, Our overall thoughts on "The Smuggler," Out thoughts on the visual style of "The Smuggler," How "The Smuggler" draws on original archetypes from the Star Wars saga but alters them just a bit, and How "The Smuggler" fits into the broader Star Wars universe. For more discussion of Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions, check out episode 969.   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.