Podcast Stardust

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 degre...

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 t...

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...

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 r...

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 tr...

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...

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 t...

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 Man...

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...

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 o...

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...

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 obse...

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 s...

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 annou...

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'...

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 War...

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...

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...