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Episode 881 - Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6
05/02/2025
Episode 881 - Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6
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 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 . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 880 - Star Wars Celebration Japan News, Part 2
04/30/2025
Episode 880 - Star Wars Celebration Japan News, Part 2
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 and a spinoff series, A sequel to LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, The announcement of a new video game, Star Wars: Zero Company, and more. For part one of our coverage of Star Wars Celebration Japan, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 879 - Andor Season 2, Episodes 1-3
04/28/2025
Episode 879 - Andor Season 2, Episodes 1-3
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 to steal a prototype TIE Avenger, Cassian’s interaction with the Maya-Pei brigade on Yavin IV, Bix Calleen, Wilmon, and Brasso’s attempts to evade the Empire on Minu-Rau, Mon Mothma’s struggles to relate to her daughter as her wedding approaches, handle her friend Tay Kolma, and juggle her responsibilities with the Rebellion, Director Krennic’s plans to strip the planet Ghorman of its resources, and Dedra Meero and Syril Karn’s relationship and work on Coruscant. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 878 - Star Wars Celebration Japan News, Part 1
04/25/2025
Episode 878 - Star Wars Celebration Japan News, Part 1
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 animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord, Light & Magic season two now available on Disney+, Star Wars publishing news, Updates to Smuggler’s Run at Galaxy’s Edge at the Disney parks, and The announcement of the location and date of the next Star Wars Celebration. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 877 - Revenge of the Sith, Part 4 - “The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise”
04/23/2025
Episode 877 - Revenge of the Sith, Part 4 - “The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise”
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 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 favorite parts of Revenge of the Sith, Anakin’s decision not to tell Obi-Wan about his meeting with Yoda, Chancellor Palpatine asking Anakin to be his personal representative on the Jedi Council, The reaction of the Jedi Council to Anakin’s appointment and Anakin’s reaction to not being promoted to Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin’s relationship and Obi-Wan asking Anakin to spy on the Chancellor on behalf of the Jedi Council, Mace Windu’s lack of trust where Anakin Skywalker is concerned and Obi-Wan’s belief in his former padawan, Padmé’s conversation with Anakin about whether they are on the right side of the war, Anakin and Chancellor Palpatine’s meeting at the opera house, and The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise. For more discussion of Revenge of the Sith, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 876 - The Clone Wars - “Brain Invaders” 0208
04/21/2025
Episode 876 - The Clone Wars - “Brain Invaders” 0208
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 of Star Wars horror, The importance of story resolution as demonstrated by this episode, A few Legends nods at the start of the episode, Ahsoka and Barriss’s discussion of what life might be like for the Jedi after the war, How this episode foreshadows Order 66, and Anakin’s questionable techniques in interrogating Poggle the Lesser. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 875 - Celebration Kicks Off
04/18/2025
Episode 875 - Celebration Kicks Off
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 Celebrations we have attended, Our favorite surprise moments from Star Wars Celebration, and The best Star Wars celebrity interactions we have had at Celebration. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 874 - Laugh It Up, Fuzzball! - TROOPS
04/16/2025
Episode 874 - Laugh It Up, Fuzzball! - TROOPS
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 . 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 of the parody, and How this parody explains two scenes from A New Hope differently. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 873 - The Clone Wars - “Legacy of Terror” 0207
04/14/2025
Episode 873 - The Clone Wars - “Legacy of Terror” 0207
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 reflections on the cost in lives of invading Geonosis, The role of the sandstorm in “Legacy of Terror,” The introduction of the Geonosian queen, The zombie Geonosians, and Some of the humor in this otherwise dark episode. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 872 - Original Star Wars Screening - News
04/11/2025
Episode 872 - Original Star Wars Screening - News
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 Sith novelization, The announcement of new Star Wars books coming in 2025, Oscar Isaac’s schedule change and what that means for Star Wars Celebration Japan, and Star Wars: Outlaws coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 871 - World Between Worlds - April 2025
04/09/2025
Episode 871 - World Between Worlds - April 2025
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 Jay picked up from Her Universe, Star Wars Easter merch available on , Revenge of the Sith of the movie later this month, A new shirt designed by Ashley Eckstein, Andor season two , New May the Fourth merchandise available on the , A vast array of Star Wars products available at , Star Wars themed furniture from , in Boerne, Texas, and The private collection. For Star Wars lifestyle and fashion product ideas, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 870 - The Clone Wars - "Weapons Factory" 0206
04/07/2025
Episode 870 - The Clone Wars - "Weapons Factory" 0206
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 and Ahsoka, The introduction of Barriss in The Clone Wars, The super tanks the Geonosians are building at the new factory, Ahsoka and Barriss infiltrating the droid factory, Ahsoka’s ingenuity after the droid factory is destroyed, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 869 - Tales of the Underworld Revealed - Star Wars News
04/04/2025
Episode 869 - Tales of the Underworld Revealed - Star Wars News
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: Beyond Victory, The end of Star Wars Hunters, The fact that there was no Revenge of the Sith panel announced for Star Wars Celebration Japan, and Well wishes for Drew Struzan. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 868 - The High Republic - Edge of Balance, Volume 3
04/02/2025
Episode 868 - The High Republic - Edge of Balance, Volume 3
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 time, The return of the Drengir and how things are different this time, What Jedi Master Sav discovers on Astenban, Wookiee Jedi Master Arkoff and his relationship with his former padawan, the fallen Jedi Knight Azlin Rell, Niv Drendow, the apprentice to Boolian, and his appearance in the book, and What this story means for The High Republic going forward. For our discussion of the last entry in The High Republic: Edge of Balance, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 867 - The Clone Wars - "Landing at Point Rain" 0205
03/31/2025
Episode 867 - The Clone Wars - "Landing at Point Rain" 0205
Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi lead a Republic invasion of Geonosis, but the opening stages don’t come easy as they struggle to make it to their staging area in “Landing at Point Rain.” In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Dave Filoni’s comments on how this episode came together, Our overall thoughts on this episode, How this episode puts the “Wars” in The Clone Wars, Anakin and Ahsoka’s competition that runs through the episode, The separate approaches Anakin Skywalker, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and Obi-Wan Kenobi took to the landing zone, Anakin and Ahsoka, with some help from Captain Rex, taking out a Geonosian fortress, and The final assault in the episode. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 866 - Star Wars Celebration Japan Schedule - News
03/28/2025
Episode 866 - Star Wars Celebration Japan Schedule - News
This week’s news features the final trailer for season two of Andor, the return of a character in Star Wars comics, and the panel schedule for Star Wars Celebration Japan. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The key art for season two of Andor, Key moments from the final trailer for season two of Andor, The return of Doctor Aphra in Star Wars comics from Marvel, The panel schedule for Star Wars Celebration Japan, and The panels we are most interested in from Star Wars Celebration Japan. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 865 - Revenge of the Sith, Part 3: Something Wonderful Has Happened
03/26/2025
Episode 865 - Revenge of the Sith, Part 3: Something Wonderful Has Happened
In part three of our Revenge of the Sith Series, Padmé shares news of her pregnancy and Anakin Skywalker has nightmares about her demise. Jeff from joins us for this discussion. This episode covers the segment of the film that runs from 23:37 to 34:42. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Jeff’s memories of seeing Revenge of the Sith for the first time, The tension between Jedi Master Mace Windu and Chancellor Palpatine upon Palpatine’s return to Coruscant, Padmé telling Anakin that she is pregnant and his reaction, General Grievous’s return to Utapau and discussion with Darth Sidious, Anakin and Padmé at her apartment on Coruscant, Anakin Skywalker’s nightmares about Padmé dying in childbirth, and Yoda’s advice to Anakin at the Jedi Temple. Want more discussion about Revenge of the Sith? Check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 864 - The Clone Wars - "Senate Spy" 204
03/24/2025
Episode 864 - The Clone Wars - "Senate Spy" 204
While Senator Amidala spies on an old flame in the Senate, a very jealous Anakin Skywalker goes undercover as her pilot and bodyguard as they attempt to find evidence of corruption. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on “Senate Spy,” What this episode is actually about, The complicated relationship between Neimoidia, the Trade Federation, the Republic, and the Separatists, Senator Rush Clovis, Senator for the Banking Clan and former love interest for Senator Amidala, The tension between Padmé and Anakin throughout this episode and their quarrels, Senator Lott Dod’s reception of Amidala on Neimoidia, Padmé’s role as spy, and The resolution of this mission. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 863 - Revenge of the Sith Trivia, Part 1
03/21/2025
Episode 863 - Revenge of the Sith Trivia, Part 1
The first installment of Revenge of the Sith Trivia includes questions about the opening crawl, the space battle above Coruscant and the opening stages of the rescue of Chancellor Palpatine. This round of Revenge of the Sith trivia focuses on the segment of the movie that runs from the opening crawl to 11:21 and was discussed in of Podcast Stardust. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we answer trivia questions about: The opening crawl of the movie, The battle in space above Coruscant, The arrival aboard General Grievous’s cruiser, Fighting battle droids, Artoo’s attempt to hide from super battle droids, and more. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 862 - World Between Worlds - March 2025
03/19/2025
Episode 862 - World Between Worlds - March 2025
As we roll into spring, Jay has found some fun Star Wars themed fashion and lifestyle products perfect for your closet upgrade. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A found , The game, New Star Wars soap collections from , Star Wars themed high top shoes from , Clothing inspired by Padmé’s picnic dress at , An Endor Watercolor Dress, also from , Star Wars Active Shorts from, you guessed it, , A Star Wars Stamped Iron Lantern with Handle, available on , and A starship themed cabin available from . For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 861 - The Clone Wars - "Children of the Force" 203
03/17/2025
Episode 861 - The Clone Wars - "Children of the Force" 203
The Jedi race to track down Cad Bane as he kidnaps Force-sensitive children across the galaxy for a sinister, dark side project controlled by Darth Sidious 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, Darth Sidious’s intent to corrupt and transform the children into Sith spies, Mace Windu, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker working together to meditate in the Force and find Cad Bane, Cad Bane kidnapping Force-sensitive children, The moral issues brought up by the Jedi mind trick, Anakin’s meeting with Chancellor Palpatine, The rescue of the Force-sensitive children on Mustafar, and more. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 860 - McCallum on Star Wars Underworld - News
03/14/2025
Episode 860 - McCallum on Star Wars Underworld - News
Prequel trilogy producer Rick McCallum shared some details on what would have been with the Star Wars Underworld series that George Lucas intended to produce in this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Rick McCallum’s comments on what Star Wars Underworld would have been, What Star Wars would look like today if Underworld had been made, A second season for Light & Magic, Tony Gilroy on the introduction of K-2SO in season two of Andor, The Mandalorian and Grogu updates to Smuggler’s Run in Galaxy’s Edge at the Disney theme parks, and The arrival of the BDX droids at Disney Parks. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 859 - Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
03/12/2025
Episode 859 - Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
In the follow-up to Caravan of Courage, Cindel and Wicket befriend a hermit and his sidekick after marauders raid the Ewok village Cindel’s family had sought refuge in. We’re discussing another made for television Star Wars movie with our discussion of Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on The Battle for Endor, How this movie compares to Ewoks: Caravan of Courage, The tragic beginning of this movie and the themes of loss and grief, The special effects, Wilford Brimley (yes, that Wilford Brimley) and his performance as Noa, Charal, the space witch, and whether she is a Nightsister, Terak, the leader of the marauders, The influence of this movie on Star Wars going forward, and more. For our discussion of Ewoks: Caravan of Courage, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 858 - The Clone Wars - "Cargo of Doom" 202
03/10/2025
Episode 858 - The Clone Wars - "Cargo of Doom" 202
Cad Bane proves his cruelty and Anakin Skywalker makes difficult choices as he attempts to recover the stolen Jedi holocron 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, The level of the violence and mature nature of some of the material in this episode, Cad Bane’s cruelty, Admiral Yularen’s disdain for Anakin in this episode, Some of the outstanding action in this episode and the zero gravity fight, The “space suits” that Anakin and Ahsoka wore, Ahsoka running off to confront Cad Bane, Anakin’s decision to open the holocron for Cad Bane, and Anakin’s “victory.” For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 857 - Revenge of the Fett - Star Wars News
03/07/2025
Episode 857 - Revenge of the Fett - Star Wars News
In this week’s Star Wars news, Kathleen Kennedy updates the upcoming slate of Star Wars movies, Daniel Logan says Boba Fett was almost in Revenge of the Sith, and there are details about panels at Star Wars Celebration Japan. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Kathleen Kennedy’s recent update on the slate of Star Wars movies that are in development, Stephen Knight’s comments on writing the “New Jedi Order” script, Some confusing news about season four of The Mandalorian, Daniel Logan on how Boba Fett was supposed to appear in Revenge of the Sith, and Details on registering for Lightning Lane and panels at Star Wars Celebration Japan. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 856 - Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss
03/05/2025
Episode 856 - Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss
A posthumous request from Qui-Gon Jinn sees Mace Windu traveling to Metagos on a mission to free the planet from the influence of criminal cartels in Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss by Steven Barnes. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall impressions of The Glass Abyss, The influences that shaped this novel and other stories this reminded us of, How Mace Windu was portrayed in this novel, The exploration of Mace Windu’s origins through his dreams, The interesting setting for this novel, including the Glass Abyss and New Xaxxis, Mace Windu’s relationship with KinShan, The unique villain of the novel, ChuLok, The “Maya” holodroids, and more. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 855 - The Clone Wars - "Holocron Heist" 201
03/03/2025
Episode 855 - The Clone Wars - "Holocron Heist" 201
Cad Bane infiltrates the Jedi Temple on Coruscant to steal a Jedi holocron while Ahsoka is working security in the Jedi archive in the season two premiere of The Clone Wars. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Ahsoka’s disobedience on Felucia after receiving orders to retreat from Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, The punishment the Jedi Council issued to Ahsoka, The mission Cad Bane received from Darth Sidious and what this interaction means for other episode of The Clone Wars, Jocasta Nu’s first appearance in The Clone Wars, The introduction of Cato Parasitti, a clawdite changeling, Bane’s infiltration of the Jedi Temple, and Where The Clone Wars goes from here. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 854 - Revenge of the Sith Returns to Theaters - Star Wars News
02/28/2025
Episode 854 - Revenge of the Sith Returns to Theaters - Star Wars News
In this week’s coverage of Star Wars news, Revenge of the Sith returns to theaters, Andor gets a new teaser for season two, Mask of Fear hits book shelves, and the Celebration art show is revealed. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement that Revenge of the Sith returns to theathers, The poster for the re-release of Revenge of the Sith, The teaser trailer for season two of Andor, Initial thoughts for Reign of the Empire: Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed, and The reveal of the Star Wars Art Show at Star Wars Celebration Japan. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 853 - Laugh It Up, Fuzzball - Hardware Wars
02/26/2025
Episode 853 - Laugh It Up, Fuzzball - Hardware Wars
We begin a new segment on Podcast Stardust discussing some of the best parodies of Star Wars. This episode features the 1978 short film Hardware Wars. You can find Hardware Wars on YouTube . In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What “Laugh It Up, Fuzzball” is about and why we started this new segment, The history of Hardware Wars, The format of this parody as a mock movie trailer, The success of Hardware Wars, Paul Fress, the narrator, The cast of Hardware Wars, Many of the props of this mock trailer, Our favorite moments and jokes, and The influence Hardware Wars had going forward. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 852 - The Clone Wars - "Hostage Crisis" 122
02/24/2025
Episode 852 - The Clone Wars - "Hostage Crisis" 122
The season one finale of The Clone Wars introduces the bounty hunter Cad Bane as he takes over the Senate building and holds Padmé hostage, provoking a confrontation with Anakin Skywalker. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, Whether Anakin was fair to Padmé when trying to convince her to run away with him, The level of violence in this episode, The introduction of Cad Bane and the backstory of how he was developed, The first appearance of Aurra Sing in The Clone Wars, What Dave Filoni intended for the bounty hunters in The Clone Wars, How Anakin fares without his lightsaber, and Chancellor Palpatine’s involvement. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out . Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on . Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: . Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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