Podcast Stardust
Join Dennis Keithly and Jay Krebs on their fully armed and operational podcast devoted to Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion.
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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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Episode 1004 - The Force Awakens, Part 2: “It’s the Right Thing to Do”
02/25/2026
Episode 1004 - The Force Awakens, Part 2: “It’s the Right Thing to Do”
In part two of our series on The Force Awakens, the audience meets a scavenger named “Rey” and FN-2187 busts Poe out of First Order captivity. We are joined by Greg McLaughlin from joins us for the discussion. The segment of The Force Awakens we are discussing in this episode runs from 10:41 to 23:40. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some of Greg’s experiences with The Force Awakens, The introduction of Rey, her home, and her rescue of BB-8, Kylo Ren’s interrogation of Poe Dameron and the use of a unique Force power, Rey’s bartering with Unkar Plutt, FN-2187 becoming “Finn,” and Finn and Poe escaping from the First Order. Check out part one of our The Force Awakens series 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 1003 - The Clone Wars - “Pursuit of Peace” 0311
02/23/2026
Episode 1003 - The Clone Wars - “Pursuit of Peace” 0311
After the deregulation of the banks, Senators Amidala and Organa lead the opposition to a bill to fund the purchase of new clones as they hope to pursue peace negotiations with the Separatists. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts about this episode, The guest director brought into add “zip” to this episode and his unique connection to Boba Fett, How large a presence Padmé in season three of The Clone Wars, The outrageous loan the Banking Clan is offering the Republic, Attempts made on Padmé Amidala and Bail Organa’s lives, and The final outcome on the vote for the bill to purchase more clones. 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 1002 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Reaction
02/20/2026
Episode 1002 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Reaction
Lucasfilm released the trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu this week and revealed a few more story details we are breaking down in this week’s news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The reaction to episode 1,000 and some special thanks, Our overall thoughts on the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, The special guest voice for the Ardennian character seen in the trailer, Speculation on some of the settings portrayed in the trailer, The removal of Din Djaren’s helmet and what, if anything, that means after season three of The Mandalorian, A special tribute hidden in the Aurabesh in a sign above a door, and More details about the trailer. 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 1001 - The Clone Wars - "Heroes on Both Sides" 0310
02/18/2026
Episode 1001 - The Clone Wars - "Heroes on Both Sides" 0310
In an effort to find common ground with the Separatist and prevent an escalation in the war, Padmé goes undercover with Ahsoka behind enemy lines 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 origin of the title of this episode in the opening crawl from Revenge of the Sith, How, once again, this episode is out of continuity order, New character art that updates the look for Ahsoka and Anakin, The push to deregulate the banks, Senate debates in both the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, Ahsoka meeting Lux Bonteri, a Separatist teenage boy, and The tragedy that derails the peace process. 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 1000 - 1,000 Episodes of Fully Armed and Operational Podcasting
02/16/2026
Episode 1000 - 1,000 Episodes of Fully Armed and Operational Podcasting
When you get to 1,000 episodes of podcasting about Star Wars, you can’t help but take a moment to reminisce about the journey. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A trivia approach to remembering and reflecting on 1,000 episodes of Podcast Stardust, The first ever edition of “World Between Worlds” collecting Jay’s Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, The many Star Wars novels and books we discussed over the first 1,000 episodes of the show and some of our favorites, Our annual movie rewatch series, Some of our honored guests over the years, including Vanessa Marshall, Lauren Mary Kim, and Cat Taber, Our experiences at Star Wars Celebration and Galaxy’s Edge, The various Disney+ series, including The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, Ahsoka, and more, Things we are looking forward to covering on Podcast Stardust in the near future, Our responses to a few listener questions, and Some predictions, a few bold, about Star Wars things we will be discussing on the show over the next 1,000 episodes. 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 999 - Mando at the Super Bowl - Star Wars News
02/13/2026
Episode 999 - Mando at the Super Bowl - Star Wars News
The Mandalorian and Grogu fake out at the Super Bowl, the budget for the movie, the Disney succession plan and more highlight this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Mandalorian and Grogu teaser from the Super Bowl that posed as a beer ad, The Star Wars nickname for the Seattle Seahawks defense, The budget for The Mandalorian and Grogu, The announcement of the new CEO and President of the Disney Company, Happy Birthday to John Williams, and Reopening dates for Star Wars attractions at Galaxy’s Edge. 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 998 - Master of Evil
02/11/2026
Episode 998 - Master of Evil
We follow the journey of Halland Goth, Commander of the Imperial Royal Guard, as he accompanies Darth Vader on a mission to investigate a mystery in the Force in Adam Christopher’s Master of Evil. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall, non-spoiler thoughts on this novel from Adam Christopher, How and why the book features Halland Goth and his droid, TC-99, despite being about Darth Vader, The time and setting of this novel and a surprise prologue featuring Count Dooku, What remains of the Techno Union and the Tactical Droid Sarnath, and Thoughts on the conclusion of this Star Wars novel. 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 997 - The Clone Wars - "Hunt for Ziro" 0309
02/09/2026
Episode 997 - The Clone Wars - "Hunt for Ziro" 0309
Obi-Wan Kenobi teams up with Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos to hunt down Ziro the Hutt, but they aren’t the only ones tracking him down in this episode of The Clone Wars. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on “Hunt for Ziro,” The introduction of Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos and his background, The Indiana Jones inspiration for the beginning of this episode, The five Hutt families on Nal Hutta, Sy Snootles and how she subverts the viewers expectations, Mama Hutt - Ziro’s mother, Cad Bane’s role in the episode, 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 996 - World Between Worlds - February 2026
02/06/2026
Episode 996 - World Between Worlds - February 2026
It is time to get ready for Valentine’s Day in Star Wars style. Jay has plenty of fashion and lifestyle finds perfect for that special someone in this edition of “World Between Worlds.” In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: An R2-D2 baby onesie from , A Star Wars Droids sound , More items to spoil the babies in your life from , A Love-Letter Inspired Game called “,” A charity drive from cosplayer , Valentine’s Day cards with a Star Wars twist from , Star Wars chocolates from , Some romantic socks from , Star Wars jewelry from and , Valentine’s Day Star Wars gear available at , Kitchen towels you can find on , Star Wars wine glasses and drinkware from , , , and , and Some ideas for celebrating at home including a , ideas at the , and by Ashley Eckstein. 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. Follow us on social media: | | | | . T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on . Find all episodes on .
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Episode 995 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 1-3
02/04/2026
Episode 995 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 1-3
Our book club kicks off with the prologue and chapter 1-3 of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction. Meet Des, the miner from Apatros that would be a Sith Lord. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Why we are doing a book club for Darth Bane, Our prior experiences reading this book, Des, the miner from Apartros, and his latent force abilities, How the ORO corporation manipulates the miners on Apartros, The state of the Sith, the Republic, and the galaxy at large at the time of this novel, and Why people in the galaxy might be disillusioned with the Jedi and the Republic and interested in supporting the Sith. 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 994 - The Clone Wars - "Evil Plans" 0309
02/02/2026
Episode 994 - The Clone Wars - "Evil Plans" 0309
Anakin and Padmé send Threepio and Artoo on an “important” mission to retrieve Jogan fruit unaware that Cad Bane is on their tail in this episode of The Clone Wars. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on “Evil Plans,” the eighth episode from season three of The Clone Wars, The domestic situation between Anakin and Padmé and the banquet Padmé is throwing, The partnership between R2-D2 and C-3PO, The droid spa on Coruscant, Anthony Daniels involvement in crafting Threepio’s lines, Cad Banes capture of Threepio and Artoo and the resulting torture, How this episode fits into The Clone Wars timeline, and The meeting of the heads of the five Hutt families. 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 993 - The State of the Movie Slate - Star Wars News
01/30/2026
Episode 993 - The State of the Movie Slate - Star Wars News
Kathleen Kennedy recently shared details of the transition to the new leadership at Lucasfilm and the state of several movie projects. We’re discussing the aftermath in this week’s news. In episode of this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Kathleen Kennedy’s comments on the plan for Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to succeed her, What, if any, regrets she has from her time as the President of Lucasfilm, The status of several movie projects, including the Lando movie, James Mangold’s “Dawn of the Jedi” movie, The Hunt for Ben Solo, Rian Johnson’s trilogy, Starfighter, Taika Waititi’s movie, and Simon Kinberg’s trilogy, Other projects, such as the “New Jedi Order” movie and “Heir to the Empire,” that were not mentioned, and An update on Oga’s Cantina at 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 992 - The Force Awakens, Part 1: “This Will Begin to Make Things Right”
01/28/2026
Episode 992 - The Force Awakens, Part 1: “This Will Begin to Make Things Right”
Our The Force Awakens series begins with Poe Dameron getting part of the map to Luke Skywalker just before Kylo Ren and the First Order attack. Ryder Waldron from Idiot’s Array joins us for this discussion. This episode covers the portion of The Force Awakens that runs from the beginning to 10:41. In this fully armed operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some of our early experiences seeing The Force Awakens and Ryder’s favorite moments, The details of the opening crawl, How The Force Awakens changed its opening shot from other Star Wars movies, The introduction of Poe Dameron, BB-8, and Lor San Tekka, The First Order’s arrival on Jakku and Kylo Ren’s quest for the map to Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren’s unique force powers, The introduction of FN-2187 (Finn) and his anxiety, The introduction of Captain Phasma, 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 991 - The Clone Wars = "Assassin" 0307
01/26/2026
Episode 991 - The Clone Wars = "Assassin" 0307
Ahsoka accompanies Senator Amidala to a diplomatic conference and confronts an old foe after experiencing visions of assassination attempts in this episode of The Clone Wars. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts about this episode of The Clone Wars, Why Anakin Skywalker was separated from his Padawan in this episode, Ahsoka’s visions, Yoda’s advice to Ahsoka about her visions compared to what he would tell Anakin in Revenge of the Sith, Padmé and Ahsoka’s relationship, The return of Aurra Sing, and How Anakin, Padmé, and Ahsoka figured out who was behind the assassination attempt. 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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