Podcast Stardust

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 gue...

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 a...

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 th...

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 fin...

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...

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: A...

Just as we were getting to record this week's news, Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 announced the date for ticket sales. We're discussing this and more in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational edition of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The breaking news of the sale date for tickets for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027, The critical success of Maul - Shadow Lord , The...

Maul attempts to recruit Jedi Padawan Devon Izara to his side while Captain Brander Lawson continues his investigation into the Shadow Syndicate in these episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord .   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: How the portrayal of Maul has changed from The Phantom Menace to this series, The method by which Maul attempts to recruit Devon as a...

Jay is getting Star Wars fans ready for May the Fourth and Mother's Day with a new collection of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products in this edition of "World Between Worlds."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Some Star Wars dresses from Retro Stage , This year's May the Fourth collection at the Disney Store , Some other ideas for celebrating May...

Off the success of Project: Hail Mary , we are asking whether Lord and Miller should get a second chance to direct a Star Wars movie in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Steven Soderbergh's comments on the chances that the Ben Solo movie will move forward with new leadership at Disney and Lucasfilm, Mark Hamill promoting the new LEGO...

Maul arrives on Janix looking for revenge on those that profited from his misfortune and finds a potential new apprentice in the first two episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our first impressions of this new series, The overall tone and setting of Maul - Shadow Lord , and how it differs from other Star Wars shows, Our thoughts on the new characters...

The Son shows Anakin a vision of his Force that nearly changes the fate of the galaxy in the finale of the "Mortis Gods" arc of The Clone Wars .   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars , How two very famous Sith nearly appeared in this episode, Another appearance by Qui-Gon Jinn, What Anakin sees in the...

Just as Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka are making their departure from Mortis, the Son abducts Ahasoka and forces the Jedi to return in the second episode of the "Mortis Arc."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars , Some of the metaphors and symbolism from this episode and this story, What exactly the Son...

With Maul - Shadow Lord debuting this week, we are diving into all the news and behind the scenes coverage of everyone's favorite Zabrak former Sith.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The announcement of a second season of Maul - Shadow Lord , Dave Filoni and Sam Witwer on the character of Maul, Gideon Adlon and head writer Matthew Michnovetz on Devon...

After Des pulls off an incredible combat maneuver, he is arrested for insubordination, but the Sith take him to Korriban where his fate is changed forever.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: How Des draws on the Force by instinct even if he doesn't know that is what he is doing, Des's philosophy as a soldier that is already similar to the beliefs of the...

We dive into the legendary Mortis trilogy of The Clone Wars as Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan investigate an ancient Jedi distress signal and meet beings powerful in the Force.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our initial reactions to the Mortis episodes when they were released, Some of the guest stars in this episode, including Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Ji...

John Boyega sparked speculation about his possible return to Star Wars with an offhand remark at Megacon. We are discussing that and more in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: John Boyega's remarks about his Star Wars future at Megacon, Comments from Ryan Gosling about Starfighter , The latest trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord ,...

Rey and Finn meet on Jakku and escape from the First Order aboard the Millennium Falcon in this entry in our The Force Awakens series.   This episode in our The Force Awakens series covers the portion of the movie that runs from 23:40 to 36:38.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The stormtroopers of the First Order and how they compare to the Jedi and c...

Hello, Star Wars fans! We're finishing up our busy month, so we have another rebroadcast of an episode of our The Mandalorian coverage before new episodes resume on Wednesday.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The consequences of Mandalorians removing their helmets, Cara Dune's past and introduction, The young widow's offer to the Mandalorian, The raid...

We're filling our spring break with coverage of The Mandalorian in anticipation of the movie's release in May. This time out, the Mandalorian makes a fateful decision in Chapter 3, "The Sin."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The code of the bounty hunter's guild, Why exactly the Client might have wanted the Asset, The culture and lore of the Mandalori...

We are rebroadcasting some more The Mandalorian coverage during our spring break. This episode looks back to Episode 20 and Chapter 2, "The Child."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The Mandalorian's conflict with the Jawas, The cinematography and how the camera captured the hints the Trandoshans would attack, Kuill and the Mandalorian's relationship,...