Podcast Stardust

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,...

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent to track Savage Oppress down after his attack on the Jedi. At the same time, Asajj Ventress enacts her revenge on Count Dooku.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, Further thoughts on the difference between the Nightbrothers, Nightsistrs, and Zabrak, The presence of the Com...

We revisit our initial reactions to Chapter One of The Mandalorian as we discuss Dave Filoni's live action directorial debut, the introduction of the Mandalorian, and the surprise ending to the episode.   On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The Mandalorian's action scenes in various cantinas across the galaxy, The mystery of the bounty given to the Mandalorian from Werner Herz...

Jay gets everyone ready for The Mandalorian and Grogu and Maul: Shadow Lord with some new Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product finds.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Uncanny Brands Star Wars Darth Vader and Death Star Grilled Cheese Maker - Panini Press and Compact Indoor Grill , The first collection of merchandise for The Mandalorian and Grogu , L...

Asajj Ventress's revenge against Count Dooku enters the next phase as she selects an apprentice from the Nightbrothers of Dathomir.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars , A past alliance between Count Dooku and Mother Talzin of the Nighsisters, The cloudy difference between Zabrak, Nightsisters, and N...

The Mandalorian and Grogu are featured in Empire , Ryan Gosling picks Star Wars as his first franchise film, Yoda's dark side that wasn't, and more feature in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Teases for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu feature in Empire magazine, Why Ryan Gosling chose Star Wars: Starfighter as his fi...

Des finds himself in a delicate position after winning big at Sabacc, and the Sith army appears to be his only way out in the next installment of our Darth Bane book club.   We are covering chapters four through six in this installment of the book club.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: What was behind Des's relentless pursuit of the Sabacc jackpot on...

Cast aside by Count Dooku, Asajj Ventress returns to her roots with the Nightsisters on Dathomir and begins plotting her revenge against her former Sith master.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Some overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars written by Katie Lucas, The origins of the character of Asajj Ventress, The introduction of the Nightsi...

Sam Witwer is talking Maul ahead of the April debut of Shadow Lord in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The galaxy Maul finds himself in after Order 66 as described by Sam Witwer in the penultimate issue of Star Wars: Insider , More thoughts on Maul and his perspective on the Jedi from an interview with Katee Sackhoff, Katee...