Podcast Stardust
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Episode 1030 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 10-12
05/06/2026
Episode 1030 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 10-12
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 while analyzing what happened, The concept of the Sith’ari and the introduction of Sirak, a Zabrak rival for Bane, Bane’s loss of passion and how it impacts his training, and The rise of the Army of Light under Jedi General Hoth. For more discussion of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1029 - May the Fourth Be With You! - Star Wars News
05/04/2026
Episode 1029 - May the Fourth Be With You! - Star Wars News
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 guests announced for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027, The updates coming to Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, and The release date for Galactic Racer. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1028 - Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 7 & 8
05/01/2026
Episode 1028 - Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 7 & 8
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 against the Inquisitors, The vision that Maul experiences and how it changes our perception of him, What happens to Rheena, Two-Boots makes a decision, and more. For more discussion of Maul - Shadow Lord, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Allen Voivod on Hyperspacing Hope
04/29/2026
Allen Voivod on Hyperspacing Hope
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 the movies, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1026 - The Mandalorian and Grogu - New Trailer and Hype - Star Wars News
04/27/2026
Episode 1026 - The Mandalorian and Grogu - New Trailer and Hype - Star Wars News
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 final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, How this movie is not season four of the series, Sam Witwer is up for returning to the role of Starkiller, The debut of the Princess Leia character for Galaxy’s Edge, and Some Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 speculation. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1025 - Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 5 & 6
04/24/2026
Episode 1025 - Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 5 & 6
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 his hunt for Maul and discovery of the Jedi, Whether Devon is coming around to Maul’s way of thinking, The action scenes, and The climactic fight between Maul, Devon, and Marrok. For more discussion of Maul - Shadow Lord 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1024 - The Force Awakens, Part 4 - “Chewie, We’re Home”
04/22/2026
Episode 1024 - The Force Awakens, Part 4 - “Chewie, We’re Home”
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 and author of 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: Allen’s experience with The Force Awakens and his favorite characters and scenes, Kylo Ren’s reaction to hearing BB-8 escaped from Jakku, BB-8’s dilemma in deciding to tell Finn where the Resistance base was located, Han Solo and Chewbacca making their iconic return and their arrival on the Millennium Falcon, The in-galaxy mythology and folklore surrounding Han Solo and Luke Skywalker, The arrival of the Guavian Death Gang and Kanjiklub (“Tell that to Kanjiklub!”), and The escape from the Rathtars aboard the Millennium Falcon. For more discussion of The Force Awakens, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1023 - Star Wars Celebration Ticket Sale Announcement - News
04/20/2026
Episode 1023 - Star Wars Celebration Ticket Sale Announcement - News
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 unfortunate news that we will likely not see Mara Jade in Star Wars anytime soon, and The temporary closing of Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1022 - Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 3 & 4
04/17/2026
Episode 1022 - Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 3 & 4
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 an apprentice, Brander Lawson’s difficulties balancing his work with his home life, The deal Maul tries to make with Lawson, Why Maul attempts to make a deal with Lawson, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1021 - World Between Worlds - April 2026
04/15/2026
Episode 1021 - World Between Worlds - April 2026
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 , This year’s May the Fourth collection at the , Some other ideas for celebrating May the Fourth on , The Star Wars Cookbook available on , Some new and favorite , Special Edition Star Wars , Mother’s Day ideas from , , and , and A selection of Maul products from , , and custom Nike shoes from . 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1020 - Should Lord and Miller Get a Second Chance? - Star Wars News
04/13/2026
Episode 1020 - Should Lord and Miller Get a Second Chance? - Star Wars News
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 Smart Play system, Hamill’s comments on the new leadership at Lucasfilm, and Whether Phil Lord and Christopher Miller should get a second chance at directing a Star Wars movie given the success of Project: Hail Mary. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1019 - Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 1 & 2
04/10/2026
Episode 1019 - Maul - Shadow Lord Episodes 1 & 2
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 such as Devon, Lawson, and Looti Vario, Why Maul wants revenge and his plans to attain it, How Maul is attempting to recruit Devon as a new apprentice, The secrecy of the Shadow Collective, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1018 - The Clone Wars - "Ghosts of Mortis" 0318
04/08/2026
Episode 1018 - The Clone Wars - "Ghosts of Mortis" 0318
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 vision the Son shows him, What being “the Chosen One” truly means, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1017 - The Clone Wars - “Altar of Mortis” 0316
04/06/2026
Episode 1017 - The Clone Wars - “Altar of Mortis” 0316
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 did to Ahsoka, What the Son’s relationship to the dark side of the Force really is, and The fate of the Daughter and what the Father fears it means. For more discussion of The Clone Wars and this trilogy of episodes, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1016 - He’s So Relatable - Maul and Star Wars News
04/03/2026
Episode 1016 - He’s So Relatable - Maul and Star Wars News
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 Izara, A new teaser for Maul - Shadow Hunter and a mantra for Maul, and A behind the scenes featurette on Maul featuring Dave Filoni. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1015 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 7-9
04/01/2026
Episode 1015 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 7-9
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 Sith, The successful attack on the Republic outpost and Des’s inexplicable abilities in combat, Des’s arrest after returning to the Sith camp, and Des’s arrival on Korriban and induction into the Sith. For more discussion of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1014 - The Clone Wars - “Overlords” 0315
03/30/2026
Episode 1014 - The Clone Wars - “Overlords” 0315
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 Jinn, What exactly are the “Mortis Gods” and what is their role in the galaxy, Where exactly the Jedi find themselves and how Ahsoka and Rebels influence our understanding, The “visions” experienced by Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan, and What the “Chosen One” means in the context of this 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1013 - Get Dave on the Phone - Star Wars News
03/27/2026
Episode 1013 - Get Dave on the Phone - Star Wars News
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, Some of the changes to Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge, and Sigourney Weaver, Pedro Pascal, and Grogu at the Oscars. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1012 - The Force Awakens, Part 3 - "The Garbage Will Do"
03/25/2026
Episode 1012 - The Force Awakens, Part 3 - "The Garbage Will Do"
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 clones, The rivalry between Kylo Ren and General Hux, Finn’s arrival on Jakku, Similarities between The Force Awakens and A New Hope in this part of the movie, When Finn met Rey, Finn not telling Rey the entire story and lying about his past, and The escape from Jakku and the First Order aboard the Millennium Falcon. For more discussion of The Force Awakens, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 28 Rebroadcast - The Mandalorian Chapter 4 - “Sanctuary”
03/23/2026
Episode 28 Rebroadcast - The Mandalorian Chapter 4 - “Sanctuary”
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 raiders, their AT-ST, and their attack on the village, and The similarity of this episode to the “Bounty Hunters” episode of The Clone Wars. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 24 Rebroadast - The Mandalorian, Chapter 3 “The Sin”
03/20/2026
Episode 24 Rebroadast - The Mandalorian, Chapter 3 “The Sin”
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 Mandalorians (“This is the way”), What Greef Carga’s motivations are, What the sin of this episode really was, and The incredible climactic scene of the episode. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 20 Rebroadcast - The Mandalorian, Chapter 2 “The Child”
03/18/2026
Episode 20 Rebroadcast - The Mandalorian, Chapter 2 “The Child”
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, and The actions of the Asset in this episode and its relationship with the Mandalorian. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1011 - The Clone Wars - "Witches of the Mist" 0314
03/16/2026
Episode 1011 - The Clone Wars - "Witches of the Mist" 0314
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 Commandos, Having Anakin and Obi-Wan together in an episode of The Clone Wars again, How Dooku attempted to train Savage Oppress and parallels to other events in Star Wars, Dooku’s grudge against King Katuunko, The fight between Asajj Ventress, Count Dooku, and Savage Oppress, 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 17 - Rebroadast - The Mandalorian, Chapter 1
03/13/2026
Episode 17 - Rebroadast - The Mandalorian, Chapter 1
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 Herzog’s client character, Incredible droid action from IG-11 as voiced by Taika Waititi, Nick Nolte’s Ugnaught character Kuill, The showdown at the Nikto encampment, and The incredible surprise ending to Chapter 1. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1010 - World Between Worlds - March 2026
03/11/2026
Episode 1010 - World Between Worlds - March 2026
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: , The first collection of merchandise for , Loungefly Star Wars Darth Maul Roses Slouch Mini Backpack available from , Maul merchandise from , Darth Maul polarized sunglasses from , Maul themed glasses frames from , A Maul , Maul inspired jewelry from , A Darth Maul scented candle from , The Chibi Darth Maul Pattern Snug Oversized Hoodie from , New Star Wars figures featuring characters from Maul: Shadow Lord, and Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out the February edition of “World Between Worlds” in . 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1009 - The Clone Wars - "Monster" 0313
03/09/2026
Episode 1009 - The Clone Wars - "Monster" 0313
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 Nightbrothers, How Asajj Ventress picked an apprentice from the Nightbrothers, The rise and transformation of Savage Oppress, and Savage Oppress proving himself to be worthy of being Count Dooku’s apprentice. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1008 - The Dark Side of Yoda - Star Wars News
03/06/2026
Episode 1008 - The Dark Side of Yoda - Star Wars News
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 first franchise film, How season two of The Acolyte would have shown off Yoda’s dark side, and Boba Fett being put on the shelf. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1007 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 4-6
03/04/2026
Episode 1007 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 4-6
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 Apatros, Why Des chooses to join the Sith army rather than face Republic justice, A parting piece of advice from Groshik that may influence Des’s destiny, Des’s service in the Sith army and with the Gloom Walkers, and Des’s decision to take matters into his own hands when his lieutenant makes a questionable decision. Find the prior entry in our Darth Bane Book Club in . 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1006 - The Clone Wars - "Nightsisters" 0312
03/02/2026
Episode 1006 - The Clone Wars - "Nightsisters" 0312
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 Nightsisters into The Clone Wars and their origins, The level of Asajj Ventress’s power, and The attempt to defeat Count Dooku in his palace. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 1005 - Witwer on Maul - Star Wars News
02/27/2026
Episode 1005 - Witwer on Maul - Star Wars News
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 Sackhoff on the future of Bo-Katan, and the origins of the character, and A new series of one-shot comics from Marvel that serve as prequels to Rogue One. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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