Podcast Stardust
762 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsJoin 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 308 - Tempest Runner
September 13, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 34.8 MBWe follow Lourna Dee’s journey through Cavan Scott’s Star Wars: The High Republic - Tempest Runner audio drama. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The quality of the performances of the voice cast of the audio drama, How well Cavan Scott wrote this story, Lourna Dee’s complicated past that lead her to join the Nihil, Lourna’s imprisonment on the Restitution, Whether Lourna Dee might have actually found redemption if events had gone differe...
Episode 307 - LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales Trailer
September 10, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 19.5 MBWe share some laughs over the LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales trailer, discuss the excerpt from the Life Day Treasury, and review the Tales from Galaxy’s Edge - Last Call trailer. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some of the details and jokes from the LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales trailer, The excerpt from the Life Day Treasury: Holiday Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, Our initial thoughts on the Star Wars manga, The High Republic: Edg...
Episode 306 - Legends Focus: Tahiri Veila
September 08, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 33.7 MBThis episode of Podcast Stardust focuses on another Star Wars character from Legends: Tahiri Veila. We explore the many tragedies that shaped her journey. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Why it is that Tahiri Veila is intriguing to Jay, The tragic journey of Tahiri’s life throughout Legends, Tahiri’s beginnings on Tatooine and her arrival at the Jedi temple, How the events of Yuuzhan Vong’s invasion of the galaxy literally shaped Tahiri and changed her, Th...
Episode 305 - The New Jedi Order - Star By Star
September 06, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 43.2 MBWe divert to the Legends universe of Star Wars storytelling to discuss Troy Denning’s Star By Star from the New Jedi Order. Anakin Solo leads a team to destroy the Voxyn queen. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How we first encountered Star By Star and our initial reactions, What the Voxyn are and why the Yuuzhan Vong created them, Anakin Solo’s plan to destroy the Voxyn queen, The adventures of Princess Leia and Han Solo and their attempts...
Episode 304 - Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian - Making of the Season 2 Finale
September 03, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this edition of Star Wars news, we discuss Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian - Making of the Season 2 Finale, Robert Rodriguez’s thoughts on The Book of Boba Fett, and more. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Another award for The Mandalorian, Our reaction to Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian - The Making of the Season 2 Finale, Robert Rodriguez’s claims about The Book of Boba Fett, Our initial thoughts to Cavan Scott’s audio drama, The High ...
Episode 303 - The Yuuzhan Vong
September 01, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 36.3 MBWe return to the Star Wars Legends universe with a discussion of the villains of the New Jedi Order -- the Yuuzhan Vong and their biotechnology. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Where they Yuuzhan Vong come from and what their goal in the Star Wars galaxy was, A description of what the Yuuzhan Vong looked like, Why the Yuuzhan Vong could not be felt through the Force, The Yuuzhan Vong hatred for mechanical technology and other beliefs, The structure of Yuuz...
Episode 302 - The High Republic #5-7
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 22.2 MBAvar Kriss forms an uneasy alliance between the Jedi and the Hutts to fight the Drengir while Keeve Trennis and Sskeer discover the Great Progenitor. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Avar Kriss’s decision to make an alliance with the Hutts, The appearance of the Hutts in The High Republic, Avar Kriss and Stellan Gios’s disagreement about allying with the Hutts, Sskeer’s confession that his connection to the Force is fading, The telepathic root system of the...
Episode 301: Tempest Runner Preview and LEGO Star Wars
August 27, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this week’s Star Wars news, Star Wars Insider short stories are getting collected, Tempest has an audio preview, LEGO Star Wars has a trailer, and a Jedi joins the Nihil! On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The announcement of Star Wars Insider: The Fiction Collection Volume 2, An audio excerpt from Cavan Scott’s The High Republic: Tempest, A Jedi is joining the Nihil, and it wasn’t who we thought, New details on the Hyperspace Lounge on the Disney Wish, and ...
Episode 300 - Rogue One, Part 8 - Commandeering the Shuttle
August 25, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 42.7 MBIt is the 300th episode of Podcast Stardust! We are celebrating with the next installment of our Rogue One series as Cassian Andor and Jyn Erso steal a shuttle and head to Scarif. On this fully armed and operational episode, Mark Sutter from Idiot’s Array and Tarkin’s Top Shelf joins us and we discuss: Mark’s favorite character and seen from Rogue One, Jyn Erso presenting the case to attack Scarif to the Rebel Council on Yavin IV, Cassian Andor rallying a group of volunteers to join J...
Episode 298 - The Star Wars Visions Teaser Trailer and Cast
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 25.9 MBLucasfilm released the trailer for Star Wars: Visions, Life Day gets a comic, and Crimson Dawn is to be featured in a miniseries. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Our reactions to the teaser trailer for Star Wars: Visions, The cast announcement for Star Wars: Visions, Life Day is getting a comic one shot from Marvel, and The continuation of Crimson Dawn in an upcoming limited series from Marvel entitled Crimson Reign. Thanks for joining us for another episod...
Episode 298 - The Bad Batch - Kamino Lost - 0116
August 20, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 29.9 MBThe season finale of The Bad Batch sees the squad attempting to come to terms with Crosshair as they escape the ruins of Tipoca City on Kamino. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: How “Kamino Lost” compares to “Return to Kamino,” Whether the final two episodes should have been combined as a special, A potential future for Crosshair, Crosshair’s disagreements with Hunter, Wrecker’s counterpoint to Crosshair that he could have come back, Tech’s understanding o...
Episode 297 - World Between Worlds - August 2021
August 18, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 39.4 MBFrom coffee mugs and puzzles to mugs and Kyber crystal pendants, Jay has an alluring batch of new Star Wars lifestyle products to discuss on this month’s edition of World Between Worlds. On this fully armed and operational edition of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars scented wax melts from The Nerf Herder, Clone trooper Howzer t-shirt, Star Wars themed mugs from A Fan Of…, Cosplay and items for sale from The Dorky Diva, An Artoo and Threepio backpack from Loungefly, Star...
Episode 296 - Bad Batch Season 2 and Video Games
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Bad Batch gets a second season, Taika Waititi teases his Star Wars movie, and there is Star Wars video game news. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Taika Waititi teasing his Star Wars movie, A second season of The Bad Batch coming in 2022, Lucasfilm maybe looking for an actress to play Sabine Wren, More Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on the way, The final chapter of the Star Wars VR project: Tales From Galaxy’s Edge, and A glimpse of ...
Episode 295 - The Bad Batch - Return to Kamino - 0115
August 13, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Bad Batch return to Kamino to rescue Hunter. When they get there, they learn a few Kamino secrets and the truth about Crosshair’s intentions. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The secrets of Kamino that Omega tells the Bad Batch, How Crosshair uses Hunter as bait and his intentions, Hunter’s decision to take Crosshair with them, How the Bad Batch fought together in the droid arena, The destruction of Tipoca City at the hands of the Empire, and How this...
Episode 294 - Darth Vader #11
August 11, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 22.8 MBThe Darth Vader learns the secrets of the Emperor’s plans and secrets on Exegol and must make a choice about his future going forward. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Darth Vader’s attempt to turn the tables on the Emperor, Ochii of Bestoon’s shifting goal throughout this series, The Emperor’s experiments on Exegol, Whether the Emperor's plans make sense this early, A mountain of Kyber crystal that has been bled, and Darth Vader’s ultimate decision to fo...
Episode 293 - LEGO Star Wars Halloween and Yet More Galactic Cruiser News
August 09, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 33 MBThere is a LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales special headed to Disney+. Plus, we have a lot more details about the Galactic Cruiser. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The announcement of LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales coming to Disney+, The casting for Terrifying Tales, Reveals concerning sample itineraries for the Star Wars Galactic Cruiser, A discussion on the Disney Parks Blog from Imagineers about the Star Wars Galactic Cruiser, The types of cabins for th...
Episode 292 - The Bad Batch - War-Mantle - 0114
August 06, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Bad Batch infiltrate an Imperial base in order to rescue the clone commando, Gregor. Naturally, not all goes according to plan. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Gregor’s return to Star Wars and his history, Hunter’s reluctance to accept this mission from Rex, Omega and Echo’s insistence they take the mission, What Project War-mantle means for the clones, The fate of Nala Se and Lama Su, What is going on with other clones, and What does Crosshair hav...
Episode 291 - The High Republic: The Rising Storm
August 04, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 42 MBCavan Scott continues the story of the Republic and Jedi’s fight against the Nihil in The High Republic: The Rising Storm. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A summary of The Rising Storm and our impressions of the book, Marchion Ro’s quest for the Leveler, The conflict within the Nihil between Marchion Ro, Pan Etya, and Lourna Dee, Bell Zettifar’s development and adventures, Elzar Mann’s struggles with temptation and the dark side of the ...
Episode 290 - The High Repubilic - Phase 1, Wave 3
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 27.2 MBComicCon@Home reveals upcoming titles for the next wave of phase one of The High Republic and The High Republic Show shared more details about the series. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The new titles from Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, and Charles Soule for wave three of phase one of The High Republic, The voice cast for Cavan Scott’s Tempest Runner, The Jedi Council of The High Republic era, The release of Jusinta Ir...
Episode 289 - The Bad Batch - Infested - 0113
July 30, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Bad Batch assist Cid in recovering her parlor from an ambitious Devaronian looking to make a name for himself with the Pyke Syndicate. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The introduction of Roland Duran, The role of spice in this episode, How Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings may have influenced the story, The return of the Pyke syndicate, Whether Cid would have followed through on her threat to the Bad Batch, Omega’s willingness t...
Episode 288 - World Between Worlds - July 2021
July 28, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 35.3 MBIn the latest edition of World Between Worlds, Jay has new fashion lifestyle products to discuss ranging from jewelry to a replica Salacious Crumb. On this edition of World Between Worlds, we discuss: Challenge coins from Force for the Cure, Jay’s Ahsoka Tano necklace from Kay Jewelers, A Cosplay giveaway Jay is organizing through J. Ships Cosplay, Star Wars soap from Dr. Squatch, Humorous canvas prints featuring Star Wars characters from IAmParodyArt.com, Unique Star Wars pl...
Episode 287 - The Galactic Starcruiser and the Haslab Rancor
July 26, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 22.9 MBThere is a new poster teasing Disney’s Galactic Cruiser, a Haslab Rancor, no upcoming news on Star Wars video games, and Star Wars night at the ballpark returns. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: A tease from Charles Soule about an upcoming The High Republic project, A new teaser poster promoting the Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World, The announcement of the Black Series Rancor from Haslab, The lack of announcements of future Star Wars video gam...
Episode 286 - The Bad Batch - Rescue on Ryloth - 0112
July 23, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 29.9 MBHera recruits the Bad Batch to help rescue her parents from the clutches of Admiral Rampart and the Empire. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Hunter’s reluctance to accept Hera’s mission to rescue Cham Syndulla, Omega’s relationship with the rest of the Bad Batch, How The Bad Batch is about the Empire establishing its hold on the galaxy, The display of Hunter’s skills in taking down the probe droid, Hera and Omega’s relationship and Hera’...
Episode 285 - Rogue One, Part 7 - Krennic Meets Vader
July 21, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBOn part 7 of our series on Rogue One, the Rebellion attacks the Kyber refinery on Eadu and Director Krennic heads to a meeting with Darth Vader on Mustafar. Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7 returns to this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, and we discuss: Allen’s favorite moments and character from Rogue One, The Rebellion’s attack on Eadu, Jyn’s tragic meeting with her father, The confrontation between Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor, The issues Jyn and Cassian a...
Episode 284 - Emmy Nominations and Ronin
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 17.8 MBSeason two of The Mandalorian racks up the Emmy nominations and we discuss some background information for the Visions tie-in, Ronin. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Mandalorian collecting 24 Emmy nominations for season 2, A special episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Season 2, An excerpt for Justina Ireland’s The High Republic: Out of the Shadows, and Background details for Star Wars: Ronin: A Visions Novel. Thank...
Episode 283 - The Bad Batch - Devil's Deal - 0111
July 16, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 24.8 MBCham Syndalla hopes for peace on Ryloth, but the Empire has other ideas. Hera Syndulla also returns to Star Wars and meets Omega during a supply run. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The state of Ryloth after the Clone Wars, Cham Syndulla’s state of mind, Gobi’s resistance, The potential fate of Hera’s mother, Eleni, The minimal appearance of the Bad Batch in this episode, Hera meeting Omega and touring the Marauder, Admiral Rampart’s setup for Ryloth, ...
Episode 282 - The Bad Batch - Common Ground - 0110
July 14, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 22 MBClone Force 99 reluctantly heads to Raxus to rescue a former Separatist Senator speaking out against the Empire, but they leave Omega behind on Ord Mantel. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The theme of “heroes on both sides,” Omega getting left behind and Hunter’s reason for doing so, Alexander Siddig playing the role of Senator Avi Singh, Omega’s talent for strategy games and dejarik, and The AT-TE pursuit through the streets. Thanks for joining us for an...
Episode 281 - Rogue Squadron and Visions News
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 28.7 MBWe discuss the development of Patty Jenkins’s Rogue Squadron, the preview of Visions, and news about Star Wars books and comics. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Patty Jenkins discussing the development of Rogue Squadron, The reveal of the writer for Rogue Squadron, Previews of the Star Wars anime series Visions, Temeura Morrison teasing directors for The Book of Boba Fett, The release of Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm and Race to Crashpoint...
Episode 280 - The Bad Batch - Bounty Lost - 0109
July 09, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 27.9 MBOmega fights to escape the clutches of Cad Bane as Fennec Shand moves to intervene and the Bad Batch tries to track them down. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The revelations about Omega and why she is valuable, The competing bounties on Omega and who placed them, Taun We’s short lived return in this episode, Omega’s resourcefulness, What is the plan of the Kaminoans, and Fennec Shand’s fight with Cad Bane. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Sub...
Episode 279 - Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO
July 07, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 24 MBBefore The Clone Wars and the prequels, there was Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO. We dive into the vintage animated series on this episode. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The history of Droids, The restrictions that Droids faced as a Saturday morning cartoon, How Droids influenced the Star Wars that followed, C-3PO’s enhanced range of motion in this series, The style of animation, The quality of the stories, and more. Thanks for j...
Episode 278 - War of the Bounty Hunters
July 05, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 19.1 MBThe War of the Bounty Hunters begins when Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, is stolen from the custody of Boba Fett on the way to Jabba’s palace. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: What exactly Charles Soule’s War of the Bounty Hunters is, The surprise reveal of the return of Crimson Dawn and Qi’ra, Boba Fett’s fights in the arenas of Nar Kanji, Jabba the Hutt setting a bounty on Boba Fett’s head, and Where this series may be going and what we might expect. Tha...
Episode 277 - The Faithful Wookiee
July 02, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 13.1 MBPodcast Stardust dives into some vintage Star Wars material with the debut appearance of Boba Fett in “The Story of the Faithful Wookiee.” On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The history of “The Story of The Faithful Wookiee,” The animation style and choices for familiar Star Wars characters, Boba Fett’s debut appearance in Star Wars, How this story influenced The Mandalorian, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars, and more, and The inclusion of the cast from A New ...
Episode 276 - World Between Worlds - June 2021
June 30, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 35.6 MBIn another edition of World Between Worlds, Jay has more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle finds including Outer Rim Sportswear, knife sheaths, Rock’em Socks, and more. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Our recent finds and additions, The Outer Rim Collection from Columiba, Star Wars leather knife sheaths from JouFoo, The Bad Batch socks from Rock’em Socks, The Bad Batch collection from Heroes and Villains, The 11th anniversary sale at HerUniverse, Star Wa...
Episode 275 - A Padmé Excerpt and Carrie’s Star
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 16.7 MBQueen’s Hope has an excerpt available, Carrie Fisher gets a star on the Walk of Fame, and get well soon Harrison Ford! In this fully armed and operational episode of Podast Stardust, we discuss: The arrival of Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO on Disney+, Upcoming release date changes for new Disney+ series, The cover and excerpt for Star Wars: Queen’s Peril, Carrie Fisher, Ewan McGregor, and Ming-Na Wen get stars on the Walk of Fame, Emilia Clarke has thoughts ...
Episode 274 - The Bad Batch - Reunion - 0108
June 25, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 23.7 MBCrosshair comes after the Bad Batch on Bracca. However, he isn’t the most dangerous thing hunting Clone Force 99. In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The mentorship of Omega by the rest of the Bad Batch, Echo and Hunter’s differing opinions on the next course of action for the team, Hunter and Crosshair’s game of cat and mouse on the Republic cruiser, How the Bad Batch is starting to figure out the way of the galaxy now that the Republic is fallen, Where this...
Episode 273 - Rogue One, Part 6 - Arriving on Eadu
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 42.8 MBIn part six of our year-long look at Rogue One, Jyn and Cassian’s team crashes on Eadu. Doubts arise when Cassian leaves to look for Galen. In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The crash landing on Eadu, The stress Cassian must have been under in making his plans, Chirrut’s question to Baze about whether Cassian looks like a killer, Jyn’s purpose being clear in Chirrut’s eyes, Bodhi’s suspicions of what Cassian might be up to, and Krennic and Galen’s confront...
Episode 272 - No Qui-Gon Jinn Coming Soon
June 21, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 14.5 MBWe discuss recent news on upcoming Star Wars movies, Liam Neeson’s statement about appearing in Star Wars, and Star Wars book events. On this fully armed and operational podcast, we discuss: Taika Waititi hopes to make his Star Wars movie soon, but he isn’t sure it is next, Michael Waldron discusses the early stage of Kevin Feige’s Star Wars movie, Liam Neeson is not appearing in Star Wars Disney+ series anytime soon, New character posters for The Bad Batch, Star Wars: Visions wil...
Episode 271 - The Bad Batch - Battle Scars - 0107
June 18, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Bad Batch catch up with an old friend and devise a way to remove their inhibitor chips. The trick is removing Wrecker’s in time. On the fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Whether Cid is taking advantage of the Bad Batch , Captain Rex’s arrival and how he learned of their location, Rex’s alarm when Wrecker starts complaining of headaches, Why Mantell Mix is a special Easter egg in this episode, The arrival of the Bad Batch on Bracca and how the planet played a rol...
Episode 270 - Rebels - Twilight of the Apprentice - 0221
June 16, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 42.9 MBSeason 2 of Rebels concludes with an epic clash between Ahsoka and Darth Vader. Plus, Maul returns and tries to claim Ezra as an apprentice. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The importance of Malachor and its source from Legends material, Maul’s role in the story and his attempt to tempt Ezra to the dark side, Kanan becoming blind after Maul’s attack and how Kanan handles it, Darth Vader’s arrival and his confrontation with Ahsoka, Ahsoka’s fate and the ope...
Episode 269 - New Additions to Andor
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 15.3 MBIn a slow news week, we catch up on the casting for Andor and discuss potential cameos and actors we wouldn’t mind seeing in the upcoming show. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The lack of Star Wars movie news, The success of The Bad Batch in the Nielsen streaming ratings, Robert Emms joining the cast of Andor, and The potential return of Melshi in Andor. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, re...
Episode 268 - The Bad Batch - Decommissioned - 0106
June 11, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 25.6 MBClone Force 99 heads to Corellia to recover a tactical droid, but they run into some unexpected opposition along the way in the form of the Martez sisters. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Echo tutoring Omega on using her bow, their relationship, and his lessons, Whether Cid coerced the Bad Batch into taking the job and whether she can be trusted, The arrival of Rafa and Trace Martez and their development since The Clone Wars, The continued hints that Wrecker...
Episode 267 - Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good
June 09, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 42.9 MBThrawn returns with another adventure in the Chaos. Can he use his powers of deductive reasoning to prevent a Chiss civil war? On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Thrawn’s overall role in this book and playing a smaller part, The style of the book and pacing issues, The complicated nature of Chiss names, families, and politics, How Thrawn’s observations worked in this novel compared to others, The mysterious Agbui and how they nearly ignited a civil war, The...
Episode 266 - Wave 2 of The High Republic
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 16.8 MBWe look at the revelations about wave 2 of phase 1 of The High Republic as revealed on The High Republic Show. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The roundtable discussion of the comic creation process for Marvel’s The High Republic, The lightsabers of The High Republic, A replica prop of Marcion Ro’s helmet, More variant covers for Cavan Scott’s The High Republic: The Rising Storm, Newly announced variant covers for Justina Ireland’s The High Republic: Out o...
Episode 265 - The Bad Batch - Rampage - 0205
June 04, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 24.5 MBThe Bad Batch agree to rescue a child from Zygerrian slavers in exchange for information on the bounty hunter pursuing them and bite off more than they can chew. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The similarity in tone of this episode to early The Clone Wars episodes, Omega’s new wrist communicator, The introduction of Cid and whether she is trustworthy, Whether the Bad Batch are as competent as they appeared earlier in the season and in The Clone Wars, The ...
Episode 264 - Rebels - The Mysteray of Chopper Base - 0220
June 02, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MBWhile establishing their new base, Hera and the Rebels discover a mysterious new threat that must be dealt with before the Jedi leave to confront the Inquisitors. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Kanan and Ezra training to confront the Inquisitors, Whether Kanan has taken a step back in his belief in his skills as a teacher, The history of the Krykna and their influences in Star Wars, The mission to rescue Rex from the Krykna, Ezra’s attempts to connect wit...
Episode 263 - Filoni’s Promotion and Celebration Thoughts
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 27.1 MBDave Filoni received a new-old promotion. What does it mean? Also, we have further thoughts about Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Fennec Shand gets a new character poster for The Bad Batch, Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm has another excerpt, Alternate covers for The Rising Storm are starting to emerge, The hotel block for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim is coming very soon, Additional thoughts on the format...
Episode 262 - The Bad Batch - Cornered - 0104
May 28, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 24.2 MBFennec Shand has her sights set on Omega while the Bad Batch pays a visit to Pantora. Can the squad escape from the notorious assassin? On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: A brief history of Pantora in Star Wars, Omega’s intelligence versus her real world experience, The return of Fennec Shand after her debut in The Mandalorian, What Fennec Shand’s mission is and who she is working for, The influence of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones on this episode, Echo b...
Episode 261 - World Between Worlds - May 2021
May 26, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 40.3 MBIn Jay’s latest dive into Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, she is focusing on gifts for the Star Wars fan Dad in your life. On this fully armed and operational edition of the podcast, we discuss: Star Wars crafting and home goods from Hobby Lobby, The Mandalorian themed pinball machines from Stern Pinball, New Star Wars headbands and hats from Love Your Melon, Retro Star Wars watches from Citizen, Star Wars patterned shirts and shorts from RSVLTS, New Star Wars Geeki ...
Episode 260 - New The High Republic Previews
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 16.2 MBThe score for the Bad Batch is announced in two parts, and new entries for Star Wars The High Republic are released. On this fully armed and operational podcast, we discuss: The continuing drought of Star Wars movie news, The announcement of the release of the Star Wars: The Bad Batch score, An excerpt for The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint Tower, and Another excerpt for The High Republic: The Rising Storm. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust...
Episode 259 - The Bad Batch - Replacements - 0103
May 21, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 25.7 MBOmega proves her worthiness to be part of the squad while Crosshair leads a new team of conscript stormtroopers on a mission from Kamino. On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Admiral Rampart and Operation War-Mantle, The crash landing and potential repercussions, particularly with regard to Wrecker, Jay’s theory that Crosshair and his conscripts might be the basis for the Death Troopers, The competing theories of whether clones or conscript soldiers might be bett...