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Podcast Stardust

762 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

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 754 - The Acolyte - Episode 7 - Choice

July 12, 2024 14:58 - 48 minutes - 35 MB

The penultimate episode of the first season of The Acolyte returns to the clash between he Jedi and the witches on Brendok 16 years earlier to provide answers ahead of the finale.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on this episode, What brought the Jedi to Brendok in the first place and how this relates to Star Wars at large, Torbin’s desires to return to Coruscant and how that impacts this ep...

Episode 753 - Captain Phasma - Marvel (2017)

July 10, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 26.1 MB

Captain Phasma is a survivor at any cost. In this 2017 mini-series from Marvel, she proves it by pursuing a target to cover her actions on Starkiller Base by any means necessary.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on Captain Phasma, Captain Phasma’s defining characteristic: she is a survivor, Phasma’s attempt to pin her treachery on Lt. Sol Rivas, TN-3465, the First Order TIE Fighter pilot that accompa...

Episode 752 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 4

July 08, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MB

In light of a slow news week, we return to trivia for The Phantom Menace. These questions largely focus on Qui-Gon’s interactions with Watto in his shop.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Questions about the parts that Qui-Gon tries to buy from Watto, What kind of currency and how much of it that Qui-Gon has, Jar Jar’s antics in Watto’s shop while Qui-Gon bargains with Watto, Anakin’s discussion with Padmé, Trivia sur...

Episode 751 - The Acolyte - Episode 6 - Teach/Corrupt

July 05, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutes - 37.2 MB

In the aftermath of the battle on Khofar, the Stranger tempts Osha to the dark side while Mae continues her infiltration of Sol’s ship in this thought provoking episode of The Acolyte.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Acolyte, Whether the Unknown Planet is Ahch-to or not, Qimir’s statements about the Jedi to Osha and his attempts to draw her to the dark side of the Force, How ...

Episode 750 - The Living Force

July 03, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 28.6 MB

The Jedi Council takes a joint goodwill mission to the planet Kwenn and confronts pirates bent on revenge in this pre-The Phantom Menace novel by John Jackson Miller.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our non-spoiler thoughts before we dive into the details of the book, The opening scenes featuring Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon’s challenge to the Jedi Council, The mission to Kwenn and what the Jedi hope to accom...

Episode 749 - Andor Season 2 Teases - Star Wars News

July 01, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.8 MB

Diego Luna teases some Rogue One characters in season two of Andor, Star Wars comic series are ending, and a new Haslab project feature in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Diego Luna on Rogue One characters making appearances in season two of Andor, The soundtrack for the first four episodes of The Acolyte, The conclusion of Marvel’s Star Wars and Darth Vader after 50 issues each, and ...

Episode 748 - The Acolyte - Episode 5 - Night

June 28, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes - 37.3 MB

In an action packed episode of The Acolyte, the identity of the Stranger is revealed. We break down all the action, discuss our reservations about this series, and anticipate how this all plays out in this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some of our reservations and concerns about the series so far, The intensity of the lightsaber combat in this episode of The Acolyte, The identity of the dark side Force user and ...

Episode 747 - World Between Worlds - June 2024

June 26, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 33.6 MB

Jay’s Star Wars lifestyle and fashion selections lean towards summer and eventually back to school this month.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars Oreos and blue milk (again), Beskar Knives from Hedley & Bennett, A VHS copy of Star Wars: A New Hope, 3-D Star Wars puzzles, Some autographs from Vanessa Marshall, News about the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic Con, The “Totally Tropical” line ...

Episode 746 - The Phantom Menace, Part 6 - The Podrace

June 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

In the sixth entry of our series celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, we are discussing Anakin’s adventure participating in the Boonta Eve podrace.   Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the film we discuss runs from 55:02 to 1:10:04.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The opening shots of the podrace and the announcers, The pageantry present ...

Episode 745 - The Acolyte - Episodes 1-4

June 21, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 35.1 MB

Our coverage of The Acolyte begins with a discussion of episodes one through four, including overall thoughts, exploration of the mystery, and analysis of elements that might not work for us.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall, non-spoiler thoughts to the first four episodes of The Acolyte, Reactions to some of the twists of this series (character deaths, etc.), Some shocking moments from the Jedi and our respons...

Episode 744 - Top Ten Animated Star Wars Characters

June 19, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MB

We are celebrating Star Wars animation with a discussion of our top ten Star Wars animated characters.   We are joined by Cap and Star from the Star Wars Stuff podcast for this discussion.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The rules for our list, which actually reaches to 16 total characters from animation, The background and history of many of our favorite animated Star Wars characters, Some of our favorite villa...

Episode 743 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 3

June 18, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MB

This is round three of The Phantom Menace trivia. This batch of questions focuses on the third ten minute segment of the movie.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust we discuss: Trivia questions that correspond with the portion of the movie that runs from 21:34 to 31:41 and we covered in episode 705, Questions concerning the escape of the Jedi and Queen Amidala from Naboo, Questions about the repair of the Queen’s ship as the run the Sepa...

Episode 742 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 2

June 14, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MB

It is another round of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace trivia focusing on the second ten minutes of the movie.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust we discuss: Trivia questions that correspond with the portion of the movie that runs from 10:46 to 21:33 and we covered in episode 693, How Qui-Gon refutes Jar Jar’s assertion he is intelligent, Questions about what happens in Gunga City, and Some of the fish in the Naboo seas. Thanks fo...

Episode 741 - The Phantom Menace Trivia - Part 1

June 12, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

We dive into some trivia from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace relating to the first segment of the movie.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Trivia questions from the portion of the movie that runs from the beginning to 10:45 and we discussed in episode 681, We ask who was the first person to say, “I have a bad feeling about this,” Who Darth Sidious referred to as “stunted slime,” Which movie inspired a particular view sc...

Episode 740 - Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver

June 10, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MB

We take a look at Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver and how it compares to Star Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Starust, we discuss: Our overall, non-spoiler thoughts on Rebel Moon - Part 2, How this movie follows in the tradition of movies like The Seven Samurai, The Star Wars influences we found in Rebel Moon - Part 2, The scenes that stood out to us and criticisms we have of the movie, The potential for a sequ...

Episode 739 - Star Wars Music

June 07, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.8 MB

From John Williams to Kevin Kiner and Michael Giacchino and many others, we are discussing the element of music in Star Wars movies and projects.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The legacy of John Williams and what makes his music so great in Star Wars, What are favorite John Williams Star Wars tracks are, Other composers, Michael Giacchino and John Powell, that have composed music for Star Wars music, Some of the compos...

Episode 738 - State of The High Republic

June 05, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes - 37 MB

Two phases of The High Republic are complete and the third has begun. We’re taking a look back at what has worked so far in this multimedia publishing initiative and what our favorite moments and characters have been.   Greg Cass, also known as Eye on Canon, joins us for this discussion.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our experience with The High Republic so far, What live action Star Wars could learn from The High Repu...

Episode 737 - Star Wars on Disney+

June 03, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 32.3 MB

We are taking stock of all the Star Wars projects announced for Disney+ and reflecting on what came before.   Colby Meade from The ColbyCast joins us for the discussion of this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podast Stardust, we discuss: The development of and teases for The Acolyte, How someone who hasn’t read The High Republic comics and books feels about The Acolyte, Our thoughts on Skeleton Crew, The impact of Andor and o...

Episode 736 - Star Wars Movies in Production

May 31, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes - 33.1 MB

We take a look at the movies that have been announced as being in some state of development and production and discuss our expectations, if any, for each.   Kara DJ from Into A Larger World joins us for this discussion.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The difficulty of getting excited for a new Star Wars movie given the recent history of Star Wars movie announcements, What the advantage of having the “New Jedi Order” mo...

Episode 735 - The Phantom Menace, Part 5 - He Knows Nothing of Greed

May 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Qui-Gon Jinn and Anakin Skywalker put their plan to enter the Boonta Eve Podrace and Qui-Gon explores Anakin’s origins with Shmi in this segment from The Phantom Menace.   Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the film we discuss runs from 44:14 to 55:02..   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Greg’s first experiences with this movie, his favorite scenes, and favor...

Episode 734 - The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special #1 (Marvel)

May 27, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MB

Marvel and Greg Pak deliver a comic adaptation of The Phantom Menace featuring the character of Anakin Skywalker that celebrates his good heart.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Exactly what kind of story The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special #1 is, Anakin’s opening dream about becoming a Jedi, The rescue of a Tusken Raider captured by slavers in Mos Eisley, How this story interweaves with the events of The Pha...

Episode 733 - The Lightwhip - Star Wars News

May 24, 2024 17:03 - 27 minutes - 20.8 MB

After some speculation that a novel Jedi weapon would appear in The Acolyte, a new teaser revealed the lightwhip and removed any doubt.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Two new teaser trailers for The Acolyte, one of which features Vernestra Rwoh’s lightwhip, Other moments from the teaser trailers, Amandla Stenberg playing Star Wars music on the violin as arranged by John Williams, An excerpt from The High Republic: Te...

Episode 732 - The Bad Batch Season 3 Retrospective

May 22, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 30.5 MB

With a few weeks having passed since the season three finale of The Bad Batch having passed, we look back at the best moments, favorite clones, guest appearances, and unresolved issues.   We are joined by Cap and Star from the Star Wars Stuff podcast for this discussion.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust we discuss: Our overall thoughts on season three of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Our favorite episodes and moments from the season, Who our favorite cl...

Episode 731 - Tales of the Empire - Part 2: Barriss Offee

May 20, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 34.8 MB

Our discussion of Tales of the Empire continues with the three episodes featuring Barriss Offee after the fall of the Republic.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Fourth Sister’s offer to Barriss, Barriss’s meeting with the Grand Inquisitor and initiation into the Inquisitors, A journey to a remote world to hunt down a Jedi and Barriss’s revelation that things weren’t as she assumed, Barriss’s redemption and her attem...

Episode 730 - Sigourney Weaver Headed to Star Wars? - News

May 17, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 18.8 MB

We discuss a report that Sigourney Weaver may be appearing in a Star Wars project, the Tales of the Empire soundtrack, and an update on Celebration ticket sales.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A report that Sigourney Weaver may be joining a Star Wars project, A social media clip of The Acolyte, The release of The Tales of the Empire soundtrack, A new bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max, and An update on ticke...

Episode 729 - World Between Worlds - May 2024

May 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Star Wars coffee, May the 4th merchandise, and eyewear this episode of World Between Worlds before Jay interviews the founder of Passionfruit Denim Company.   In this fully armed and operational episode of “World Between Worlds” on Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars themed coffee from Bones Coffee, May the 4th merchandise from Shop Disney, Star Wars Beskar knives from Hedley & Bennett, A Hera tumbler from FangirlingOverJesus, A giveaway (expired) from...

Episode 728 - Tales of the Empire - Part 1: Morgan Elsbeth

May 13, 2024 13:29 - 35 minutes - 25.9 MB

We begin our discussion of Tales of the Empire with a discussion of Morgan Elsbeth’s journey from an orphan Nightsister to servant of Admiral Thrawn and the Empire.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on the story of Morgan Elsbeth, The destruction of the Nightsisters and Morgan’s time with the Mountain Clan, Morgan’s inability to embrace the ways of the Mountain Clan, How Morgan came into the service ...

Episode 727 - The Acolyte Final Trailer - Star Wars News

May 10, 2024 14:06 - 35 minutes - 26.4 MB

We recap our May the Fourth celebrations before discussing the box office for The Phnatom Menace, the new The Acolyte trailer, and the announcement of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What we did for Star Wars Day on May the 4th, The box office results for The Phantom Menace for the May the 4th weekend, The key art and final trailer for The Acolyte, The announcement and trailer f...

Episode 726 - Darth Vader #18 (2017)

May 08, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - 21.4 MB

We look back at a classic issue of Darth Vader from Charles Soule’s run in 2017. Tarkin has assembled at team to hunt down the Dark Lord of the Sith. We examine why.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The background of Darth Vader #18, Why Grand Moff Tarkin is hunting Darth Vader, Tarkin’s strategies for hunting Vader, Vader’s tactics for fighting Tarkin and his hunters, The resolution of the hunt and the impact of ...

Episode 725 - Star Wars: Hunters - Star Wars News

May 06, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 20.2 MB

We discuss the upcoming release of Star Wars: Hunters on mobile platforms and announcements and ticket sales for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The release date for Star Wars: Hunters, Our reaction to the story trailer for Star Wars: Hunters, Our thoughts on what we know of the gameplay so far, The announcement of the first round of celebrity guests for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2...

Episode 724 - The Bad Batch: The Cavalry Has Arrived - 0315

May 03, 2024 14:47 - 47 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Bad Batch comes to an end with Clone Force 99’s daring rescue of Omega and the clones on Tantiss. We’re discussing the plot points, surprises, and our thoughts on the conclusion.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on the series conclusion, The Zillo’s rampage through the Tantiss base, Omega and the children’s escape from the Vault, Echo and Emerie’s team-up, Hemlock’s clone commandos, The l...

Episode 723 - Star Wars: Visions - Takashi Okazaki (2024) #1

May 01, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 22 MB

We return to the galaxy of Star Wars: Visions with a discussion of the tie-in comic Star Wars: Visions Takashi Okazaki #1.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: This prequel story to “The Duel” from Star Wars: Visions, The relationship between Okinaa and “Boy,” the astromech, How Okinaa was a Star Wars version of a Kensei or “Sword Saint,” The narrative structure of this story, and How this comic impacts “The Duel” an...

Episode 722 - Preparing for Star Wars Day - Star Wars News

April 29, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MB

As we prepare for Star Wars Day on May 4, we discuss our plans, The Phantom Menace trailer, a Tales of the Empire clip, and The Acolyte news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our plans to see The Phantom Menace on Star Wars Days, Blue Milk from TruMoo, The Phantom Menace for the re-release of the film, Whether we will see Vernestra Rwoh’s lightwhip in The Acolyte, and Leslye Headland on the sources The Acol...

Episode 721 - The Bad Batch: Flash Strike - 0314

April 26, 2024 13:44 - 41 minutes - 29.6 MB

The Bad Batch make it to Tantiss in their attempt to rescue Omega from Dr. Hemlock, but their mission doesn’t go as planned.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The arrival of the Bad Batch at Tantiss and their fight against the Imperial fighters, The aftermath of the crash landing, Rampart and Crosshair’s conversation on loyalty, What it means for Vice Admiral Rampart to get captured by the Empire, Omega’s reconnaissanc...

Episode 720 - World Between Worlds - April 2024

April 24, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 32.4 MB

Jay shares the details of her latest cosplay build, the Tahiria inspired Mandalorian, and her experience at recent conventions.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Coffee from Bones Coffee, A Queen Amidala paper doll book (currently available on eBay), Some recent acquisitions from Fangirling Over Jesus, A K-2SO print from Portraits by Alan, The Phantom Menace products from ShopDisney for the 25th Anniversary of ...

Episode 719 - Inquisitors Miniseries Coming from Marvel - Star Wars News

April 22, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MB

Marvel is creating an Inquisitors miniseries, Disney+ considers a Star Wars linear channel, the cast of The Acolyte share some details about the show in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Joonas Suotamo talks about playing Kelnacca in The Acolyte, Dafne Keen talks about the goal for the lightsaber fights in The Acolyte, Disney+ is eyeing a possible linear Star Wars channel, Marvel is creati...

Episode 718 - The Bad Batch: Into the Breach - 0313

April 19, 2024 17:50 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MB

Omega plans her own escape from Tantiss while the Bad Batch head to Coruscant for the next step in their planned rescue mission.   Ross Hollebon from the Album Cockpit Podcast joins us for this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Omega’s introduction to the other children in the Vault at Tantiss, How Omega plots another escape from Tantiss, Emerie’s intentions towards the children compared to the rest of the sc...

Episode 717 - The Phantom Menace, Part 4: Mind Tricks Don't Work on Me

April 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

In part four of our series celebrating The Phantom Menace, we meet Anakin Skywalker, Watto, Shmi Skywalker, Threepio, and Sebulba as Qui-Gon looks for a way to acquire the parts they need.   Greg Cass, also known as Eye on Canon, joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the film we discuss runs from 31:41 to 44:13.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Greg’s early experiences with The Phantom Menace and some of hi...

Episode 716 - Star Wars: Outlaws Trailer - Star Wars News

April 15, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 20 MB

Star Wars: Outlaws gets a story trailer ahead of its August 2024 release. In addition, we talk a new writer for “Dawn of the Jedi,” book news, and details from “Season of the Force.”   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A new co-writer brought onboard James Mangold’s “Dawn of the Jedi” movie, Our initial thoughts on The Living Force by John Jackson Miller, Details from the story trailer from Ubisoft’s Star Wars: Outlaws, and Upd...

Episode 715 - The Bad Batch: Juggernaut - 0312

April 12, 2024 14:47 - 29 minutes - 21.4 MB

The Bad Batch creates a plan to find and rescue Omega that begins with retrieving an old adversary. Meanwhile, Omega is integrated back into life on Tantiss in the latest episode of The Bad Batch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Omega’s return to Tantiss and Dr. Hemlock’s explanation of what is going on, Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair formulating a plan to find Omega, Crosshair’s reluctance to return to Tantiss, Phee Ge...

Episode 714 - The Clone Wars: Maul Conquers Mandalore - 0514-0516

April 10, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes - 40.4 MB

Darth Maul once worked with Death Watch to conquer Mandalore. We’re talking about this three episode story arc from the Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Pre Vizsla and Death Watch found Maul and Savage Opress drifting in space, Maul’s plan to assemble and underworld army, The attack on the Hutts on Nal Hutta and at Jabba’s Palace, The ruse that Death Watch and Maul used to conquer Mandalore, How Pre V...

Episode 713 - Tales of the Empire Announced - Star Wars News

April 08, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 20.4 MB

In this week’s Star Wars news we are discussing the announcement and trailer for Tales of the Empire before looking at some book news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of Tales of the Empire featuring Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth, Our reactions to this announcement and the anticipation for this series, Initial thoughts on the trailer and our favorite moments, The delay of The Glass Abyss, and ...

Episode 712 - The Bad Batch: “Identity Crisis” & “Point of No Return” - 0310 & 0311

April 05, 2024 14:46 - 46 minutes - 34.2 MB

Dr. Emerie Karr wrestles with the treatment of Force sensitive children at Mount Tantiss, and the Bad Batch attempt to escape from the Empire on Pabu in the two most recent episodes of The Bad Batch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Whether Dr. Hemlock has another project going on at Mount Tantiss, Dr. Emerie Karr getting promoted to chief scientist, What is going on in the vault at Mount Tantiss with Project Necromancer and...

Episode 711 - The High Republic: Defy the Storm

April 03, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes - 39.6 MB

Jedi Knight Vernetra Rwoh, Avon Starros, and Jordanna Sparkburn feature in an adventure behind the Stormwall in the first young adult novel of phase three of The High Republic.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on the story and structure of the novel, Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh and her story arc through the novel, The character of Avon Starros and what growth she experiences, Jordanna Sparkburn, a San ...

Episdoe 710 - A Second Season for The Acolyte? - Star Wars News

April 01, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 19.7 MB

The first season of The Acolyte hasn’t aired, but the potential for a second season is already in discussion by Leslye Headland.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Leslye Headland’s comments on the potential for additional seasons of The Acolyte, The trailer for The Acolyte breaking records for views, A new excerpt for The Living Force by John Jackson Miller, Drinks from the Halcyon (The Galactic Starcruiser) comin...

Episode 709 - The Bad Batch: Harbinger - 0309

March 29, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes - 29.3 MB

Asajj Ventress makes her return and shares information about M-counts with the Bad Batch while evaluating whether Omega has some sort of Force capabilities.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall reactions to “Harbinger,” The return of Asajj Ventress without an explanation of how she survived Dark Disciple, Crosshair continuing to integrate himself back into the Bad Batch, Asajj evaluating Omega’s potential to have a high...

Episode 708 - Marvel’s The High Republic, Phase 3, #1-4

March 27, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 23.4 MB

Jedi Master Keeve Trennis makes her return in Cavan Scott’s The High Republic from Marvel. We’re breaking down issues 1-4 of Phase 3 as Keeve captures an old enemy and looks for an old friend.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Where we find Keeve Trennis at the start of the series, Keeve’s flashbacks to her training with Master Sskeer, Hutt control over some parts of Republic space after the Stormwall went up, An impendi...

Episode 707 - The Acolyte Trailer - Star Wars News

March 25, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 29.1 MB

The Acolyte gets a trailer, a release date, and show art, the Star Wars saga returns to theaters, and Star Wars Celebration Tickets are about to go on sale in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The trailer for The Acolyte, The release date and poster for The Acolyte, Interviews with Lesley Headland on The Acolyte, The characters of The Acolyte and hints of the story, Star Wars veterans ...

Episode 706 - The Bad Batch: Bad Territory - 0308

March 22, 2024 17:01 - 53 minutes - 40 MB

Hunter and Wrecker seek out Fennec Shand in an attempt to learn what the Empire is up to while Omega works with Crosshair on healing his hand.   Colby Meade from The ColbyCast joins us for the discussion of this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Colby’s thoughts on season three of The Bad Batch, The lighting of The Bad Batch, The relationship between Crosshair and Omega and how Crosshair has evolved, The evolution of Wrecke...

Episode 705 - The Phantom Menace, Part 3: Now There Are Two of Them

March 20, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi meet Queen Amidala and Darth Sidious sends Darth Maul to hunt them down in this segment of The Phantom Menace.   Kara DJ from Into A Larger World joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the film we discuss runs from 21:34 to 31:41.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Kara’s earliest memories of seeing The Phantom Menace, her favorite scenes, and favorite character (the answer to t...

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