Episode 895 - Andor’s Impact on Rogue One
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With Andor behind us, we put the notion that it will change the way we see Rogue One to the test. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Diego Luna’s quote about Andor that is the inspiration for this episode, How events like Cassian’s actions at the Ring of Kafrene are impacted, The relationship between Cassian Andor and K-2SO is impacted by Andor, Jyn Erso’s interactions with the Rebel Council after Cassian’s prior frustrations, How Director Krennic benefits from Andor, and more. Thanks for joining us for...
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Episode 894 - Light & Magic - Season 2, Episode 2 “There Must Be a Better Way”
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In the second episode of season two of Light & Magic, George Lucas, ILM, and their crew endure the reaction to The Phantom Menace and prepare for Attack of the Clones and more. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How this series helps to cement George Lucas’s legacy as a movie visionary, How Ahmed Best and Rob Coleman endured the reaction to Jar Jar Binks in The Phantom Menace, ILM’s work with particle graphics that lead to Twister, The work that went into animating water that contributed to The Perfect Storm, All...
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Episode 893 - Star Wars Actor Movie Marathons
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We are playing a game by creating mini-marathons of movies featuring Star Wars actors in their non-Star Wars roles. With a lack of Star Wars news as of the time of the recording, we decide to try something new. Many Star Wars actors are known for roles outside of their performances in Star Wars. Other actors famous for their roles in Star Wars don’t have as extensive a career. In this game, we are challenging ourselves to create mini-movie marathons by pulling three actors’ names out of the proverbial hat and then picking one other movie each of those actors...
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Episode 892 - Revenge of the Sith, Part 5 - Hello There
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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 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 Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our first impressions of the wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk, The Jedi Council’s decision to send Obi-Wan Kenobi to confront General Grievous instead...
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Episode 891 - Tales of the Underworld: Cad Bane
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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 relationship with another Duros, Lazlo, a mentor type character for Cad Bane, Cad Bane’s desire for revenge, Some of the themes of these episodes, and How these episodes...
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Episode 890 - John Boyega on the “New Jedi Order” - Star Wars News
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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 of appearance in Andor, Darth Vader’s appearance in Fortnite and the legal action that resulted, and Star Wars featured in the season five premiere of LEGO...
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Episode 889 - World Between Worlds - May 2025
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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 , An Ahsoka Tano , An Ahsoka themed Chibi Characters 16-oz , Andor themed candles, air fresheners, and wax melts from , The “I Have Friends Everywhere” t-shirt from , New Star Wars inspired sunglasses from , The Star Wars summer collection, Star Wars gaming chairs from , New ...
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Episode 888 - Revenge of the Sith Trivia, Part 2
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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 Kenobi and Anakin Skwyalker, Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Palpatine’s escape from the Invisibile Hand, Obi-Wan and Anakin’s fight with General Grievous, and The crash landing...
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Episode 887 - Andor Season 2, Episodes 10-12
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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 Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our non-spoiler thoughts on the final three episodes of season two and the series of Andor, Lonni’s meeting with Luthen that...
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Episode 886 - Tales of the Underworld: Asajj Ventress
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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 spawning from Dark Disciple, Asajj’s decision when given a choice to return to the land of the living and what her motivation was, The introduction of Lyco Strata and his...
info_outlineThe 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 Bix hiding out on Coruscant,
- Cassian Andor’s mission to Ghorman and his evolution as a spy,
- What is happening on Ghorman and the organization of the Ghorman Front,
- Syril Karn’s role as a spy for Dedra Meero on Ghorman,
- Luthen Rael’s meetings with Bix and Lonni,
- Kleya’s attempt to retrieve a bug that risks discovery and exposure for Kleya and Luthen,
- Mon Mothma’s reduced role in this arc of episodes,
- Wilmon’s delivery of a fule pipeline diverter to Saw Gerrera, and
- Vel and Cinta’s mission to Ghorman.
For more discussion of season two of Andor, check out episode 879.
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