Podcast Stardust

In part five of our series celebrating Revenge of the Sith , the war comes to the wookiees and Kashyyyk, Anakin says goodbye to Obi-Wan, and Obi-Wan confronts General Grievous.   Alan Zaugg from Idiot's Array joins us for this discussion.   The episode of Podcast Stardust covers the segment of the movie that runs from 48:00 to 1:00:54 on Disney+.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Po...

We conclude our discussion of Tales of the Underworld with a discussion of Cad Bane and his origins from the final three episodes.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our overall thoughts on the Cad Bane episodes of Tales of the Underworld , How Cad Bane and his childhood friend took diverging paths after a childhood job, The ambiguity of Cad Bane's rela...

In this week's Star Wars news, John Boyega talks about the "New Jedi Order" movie in development, why Jyn Erso wasn't in Andor , Darth Vader in Fortnite , and LEGO Masters .   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: John Boyega's thoughts on the upcoming "New Jedi Order" movie and whether he will appear in it, Tony Gilroy on why Jyn Erso didn't have any type o...

In the latest roundup of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, Jay finds some Andor related products and gets everyone ready for summer in Star Wars style.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The Ahsoka Tano Valentine's Day Funko Pop , An Ahsoka Tano Tote Bag , An Ahsoka themed Chibi Characters 16-oz ceramic mug , Andor themed candles, air fresheners...

It's time for another round of Revenge of the Sith trivia featuring questions about Count Dooku's fight with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.   The trivia featured in this episode comes from the portion of the movie that runs from 11:22 to 23:37.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we ask and answer trivia questions about: Count Dooku's battle with Obi-Wan Kenob...

The final three episodes of Andor raise the stakes for Cassian and the Rebellion as they race to rescue one of their own while the Empire scrambles to bury a secret.   This episode of Podcast Stardust discusses the following episodes from season two of Andor : Episode 10 - "Make It Stop" Episode 11 - "Who Else Knows?" Episode 12 - "Jedha, Kyber, Erso" In this fully armed and operational episode of...

At long last, Star Wars fans learn of how Asajj Ventress survived and what her life's course was in the aftermath of the Clone Wars in Tales of the Underworld .   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our non-spoiler thoughts about the Asajj Ventress episodes of Tales of the Underworld , The quality of the music from the Kiners, The "funeral" for Asajj spawn...

This week's news includes our recaps of May the Fourth, new book news, and some speculation on Star Wars: Starfighter .   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: What we did on May the Fourth, The completion of the first week of filming on season two of Ahsoka , Some speculation on Star Wars: Starfighter , The announcement of Star Wars: Last Order , An excerpt...

The Empire commits the Ghorman Massacre, Mon Mothma makes a fateful speech, and Cassian Andor finds a new sidekick in the most recent batch of episodes from season two of Andor .    We are covering "Messenger," "Who Are You?" and "Welcome to the Rebellion" in this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our non-spoiler thoughts on these three episod...

In the first episode of the second season of Light & Magic , George Lucas and Industrial Light & Magic take viewers behind the scenes of creating the special effects for The Phantom Menace .   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our overall thoughts and reactions to the first episode of the second season of Light & Magic , How everyone at Industrial LIght...

We are discussing our experiences seeing Revenge of the Sith in the theaters again, the box office results for the re-release, and more in this week's edition of Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our experiences seeing Revenge of the Sith in theaters for the re-release, The total box office results of the Revenge of the Sith re-release,...

The political and revolutionary climate intensifies on Ghorman and Cassian Andor is sent to assess the situation in the latest arc of episodes from season two of Andor .   We are covering "Ever Been to Ghorman," "I Have Friends Everywhere," and "What a Festive Evening" in this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss (not in this order): Cassian and B...

Our discussion of the news from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 continues with a look at the Andor , Ahsoka , and Visions panels and other reveals.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The details about season two of Andor revealed during the panel and elsewhere, News about the second season of Ahsoka , Details about season three of Star Wars: Visions an...

Cassian Andor steals a new TIE Fighter, Mon Mothma struggles with the reality of the Rebellion during her daughter's wedding, and Luthen Rael does what must be done in the first three episodes of Andor season two.   We are covering "One Year Later," "Sagrona Teema," and "Harvest" in this episode.   In the fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Cassian Andor's mission...

Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is in the books, and we begin to recap the convention and all the news and reveals in this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: How we took in Star Wars Celebration Japan at home over the weekend, The announcement of Star Wars Starfighter , What we learned about The Mandalorian and Grogu , The reveal of the next a...

Chancellor Palptaine and the Jedi Council create conflict within Anakin Skywalker as they each appeal to his loyalty and duty against the other.   Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7 joins us for this discussion.   The episode covers the segment of Revenge of the Sith that runs from 34:43 to 48:00.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Allen's experience and f...

Ahsoka and Barris fight to protect themselves from Clones infected with Geonosian parasites while attempting to deliver relief supplies to a Republic medical station 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, How this episode of The Clone Wars , like the last, is another brand...

We start celebrating the beginning of Celebration by reminiscing about Celebrations past when we are interrupted by major breaking Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our first experiences at a Star Wars Celebration event, Breaking news about Star Wars Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, Some of our favorite panels from the Star Wars Celeb...

In our second installment of our series looking at Star Wars parodies, we are looking at TROOPS , the first Star Wars parody of the digital age.   You can find TROOPS online here .   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The backstory of TROOPS , The talent that brought this parody online, COPS and how it influenced this Star Wars parody, Some of the details...

Star Wars tells a horror story when the Geonosian queen creates zombies out of fallen Geonosians and attempts to take control of a Jedi in "Legacy of Terror."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, How this episode differs from other Star Wars stories and The Clone Wars episodes by leaning into horror, The Jedi's reflec...

An original cut of Star Wars is set to be screened by the British Film Institute, several new books were announced, and Oscar Isaac can't make it to celebration in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The British Film Institute's plans to screen an original version of Star Wars , A new "special edition" of the Revenge of the Si...

With Star Wars Celebration Japan and the re-release of Revenge of the Sith coming up, Jay is back with an early edition of "World Between Worlds" rounding up new Star Wars lifestyle and fashion projects.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Some of Jay's acquisitions from Fan Expo Cleveland, An update on some athletic shorts Jay picked up from Her Univers...

Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano experience some growing pains in their master-apprentice relationship as they work to destroy a Geonosian droid factory in The Clone Wars .   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The relationship between Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, How Master Luminara Unduli and Barriss Offee's relationship compares to that of Anakin a...

Lucasfilm's surprise reveal of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld headlines this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: The reveal of Tales of the Underworld and what the trailer and key art suggests about thi anthology series to us, The announcement by Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm of the mixed reality playset Star Wars: Bey...

Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi and her fellow Jedi confront a Drengir mystery and defend themselves against the Nihil in the latest entry in the The High Republic: Edge of Balance manga series.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust , we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this manga from Shima Shinya, Daniel José Older, and Mizuki Sakakibara, What Lily Tora-Asi is up to in this...