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 704 - Rogue Squadron Revived? - Star Wars News
March 18, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 20.2 MBPatty Jenkins says she is back working on Rogue Squadron, Daisy Ridley is expecting a Star Wars script soon, and some comic and book news highlight this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What Daisy Ridley knows about the “New Jedi Order” movie’s production, Patty Jenkins says she owes Lucasfilm a script for her Rogue Squadon movie, Star Wars: Visions gets a new comic tie-in story for the Ronin, and ...
Episode 703 - The Bad Batch: “Infiltration” & “Extraction” - 0306 & 0307
March 15, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 28.5 MBAn Imperial Operative tracks down Omega and Clone Force 99 to Rex’s base on Teth, and some of the Clones question whose side Crosshair is really on in this double feature of The Bad Batch. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Senator Singh’s meeting with Senator Chuchi and the assassin ambush, Rex’s base on Teth, Returning clones (such as Howser, Nemec, Fireball, and others) and their reaction to Crosshair, The new operative...
Episode 702 - World Between Worlds - March 2024
March 13, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 29.6 MBThis month’s edition of World Between Worlds focuses on lightsabers with a few suggestions for street wear and merchandise for the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Recent acquisitions and product updates, A deep discussion of our Ultimate Lightsabers 2.0 from SaberMasters, Star Wars street wear from Culture Kings, and Merchandise celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Phantom M...
Episode 701 - Ahsoka Flies into Star Tours - Star Wars News
March 11, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week’s news features the announcement of a new Star Wars audio drama, additions to Star Tours in Disney Parks, and our thoughts on physical releases of Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of Tempest Breaker by Cavan Scott, Our initial thoughts on The High Republic: Defy the Storm by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland, Ahsoka and other additions to Star Tours - The Adventur...
Episode 700 - The Bad Batch - The Return - 0305
March 08, 2024 15:45 - 42 minutes - 30.6 MBWe celebrate 700 episodes of Podcast Stardust with a discussion of “The Return” from season three of The Bad Batch. Can Hunter and Crosshair reconcile for the better of the team? In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: 700 episodes of Podcast Stardust and what it means to us, Our initial thoughts on “The Return,” which is episode five of season three of The Bad Batch, The conflict between Hunter and Crosshair and how they mana...
Episode 699 - Star War Infinities: Return of the Jedi
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this alternative Star Wars story, Return of the Jedi unfolds differently when Leia’s meeting with Jabba the Hutt comes to an explosive conclusion. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The twist to the story that alters events from Return of the Jedi, How this “What if…?” story compares to Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope and Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back, How Leia’s actions impact Han Solo while he is fro...
Episode 698 - What is Ahmed Best doing? - Star Wars News
March 04, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22.5 MBAhmed Best teases a new mocap project with some interesting hashtags in this week’s news. Plus, we look at a lot of Star Wars book news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Ahmed Best’s recent social media post of himself in a mocap suit with some interesting hashtags, The announcement of The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, An excerpt from Star Wars: The Living Force, A look at The High Republic: Edge of Balance Vo...
Episode 697 - The Bad Batch: A Different Approach - 0304
March 01, 2024 15:51 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBOmega and Crosshair crash land on a remote world and come to an understanding to find a way off the planet before the Empire can catch up with them. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Omega and Crosshair’s goals once they crash land on Lau, Omega taking the lead on their escape from the Empire, How Crosshair has come to what may be a change of heart where Omega is concerned, Omega hustling gambler’s in the cantina, The ...
Episode 696 - Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back
February 28, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this Star Wars “what if” style story, Luke Skywalker doesn’t survive his injuries on Hoth, and it is up to Han Solo to find Dagobah and Master Yoda to save the galaxy from the Empire. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this story and how it compares to Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope, The timing of this story in relation to the prequel movies and how Attack of the Clones impacted this story, or should...
Episode 695 - Classic Star Wars Battlefront Returns - Star Wars News
February 26, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 24.4 MBThe classic Star Wars Battlefront games get a re-release, Visions wins at the ANNIE Awards, and rumors of a release date for The Acolyte feature in this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Rumors of a summer release date for The Acolyte, News of a possible teaser for The Acolyte and news of a composer for the score, Two episodes of Star Wars Visions receiving recognition at the ANNIE Awards, ...
Episode 694 - The Bad Batch Season 3, Episodes 1-3
February 23, 2024 17:06 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBAs Omega plots her escape from Tantiss, Hunter and Wrecker search the galaxy for her while the Emperor’s grand design begins to focus in the first three episodes of season three of The Bad Batch. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Omega’s life on Tantiss, What is it about Omega’s blood that puts her in danger, Omega’s domestication of a lurca hound and possibly Crosshair, Dr. Hemlock and Emperor Palpatine’s plans that are ...
Episode 693 - The Phantom Menace, Part 2: Through the Planet Core
February 21, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBIn the second installment of our series looking at The Phantom Menace, we meet Jar Jar Binks, see Qui-Gon mind trick Boss Nass, and follow the Jedi as they travel through the Planet Core of Naboo. Ryder Waldron, from Idiot’s Array and The Star Wars School of Dentistry, returns to Podcast Stardust for this discussion. The segment of the film we discuss runs from 10:45 to 21:33. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: ...
Episode 692 - Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope
February 19, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 31.8 MBWe take a look at a classic “What If….?” style story set in the Star Wars universe that explores how the story might have unfolded if Luke Skywalker didn’t destroy the Death Star in A New Hope. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A brief history of the Star Wars Infinities comics from Dark Horse in 2001, The set up for the story in which Luke Skywalker’s torpedoes don’t destroy the Death Star, What happened to Leia after the ...
Episode 691 - The Phantom Menace Returns to Theaters - Star Wars News
February 16, 2024 15:51 - 31 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Phantom Menace is returning to theaters, The Mandalorian and Grogu look to start filming soon, and more feature in this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The return of The Phantom Menace to theaters and a new poster from Matt Ferguson, A potential update on the filming of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Our take on the “big reveal” from Empire magazine last week, The status of filming for And...
Episode 690 - The Courtship of Princess Leia
February 14, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 31.8 MBWe celebrate Valentine’s Day by discussing a classic novel from the Legends era: Dave Wolverton’s The Courtship of Princess Leia. In this fully and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The background to The Courtship of Princess Leia, How Legends differs from the novels of the current Star Wars continuity, The overall story of this book, including our favorite moments, Leia’s difficult decision in choosing between Han Solo and Prince Isolder, ...
Episode 689 - The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight
February 12, 2024 15:22 - 44 minutes - 32.1 MBCharles Soule’s Shadows of Starlight fills in the year between Phase 1 and Phase 3 of The High Republic and we are breaking it down in this episode. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The issuance of the Guardian Protocols by the Jedi Council, The return of a surprise character from Edge of Balance, Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann’s grief after Stellan Gios’s death, Avar Kriss behind the Nihil the Stormwall, Elzar Mann’s...
Episode 688 - RIP Carl Weathers - Star Wars News
February 09, 2024 15:31 - 27 minutes - 19.8 MBWe say goodbye to Carl Weathers before discussing the potential release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu and potential Obi-Wan Kenobi news from Empire. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our new collaboration with SaberMasters (don’t forget to use our promo code at checkout: Stardust), The passing of Carl Weathers, who portrayed Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, and some of our memories of him, Some news on the approximate rele...
Episode 687 - World Between Worlds - February 2024
February 07, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 28.1 MBJust in time for Valentine’s Day, Jay has rounded up some great Star Wars gift ideas for all your loved ones. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Recent Star Wars fashion and lifestyle acquisitions including a “Snips” patch from Jedi Kaylin Embroidery, New “I Love You” and “I Know” spirit jerseys from shopDisney, Other Valentine’s Day Star Wars themed items from shopDisney, A script based Ahsoka Tano Woven Shirt also fr...
Episode 686 - The High Republic: Tales of Light Life, Part 2
February 05, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes - 31.3 MBWe continue our discussion of The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life with stories about Vernestra Rwoh, Keeve Trennis, Bell Zettifar, and new Jedi Amadeo Azzazzo and Mirro Lox. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Vernestra Rwoh’s journey after the fall of Starlight Beacon in Phase 1, Bell Zettifar’s mission to discover the fate of Burryaga, Keeve Trennis’s message to young victims of a Hutt attack about being the light for...
Episode 685 - 25 Years of LEGO Star Wars - Star Wars News
February 02, 2024 14:47 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MBDaisy Ridley teases a new direction for the Jedi Order, Ewan McGregor reflects on performing in the prequel trilogy, and LEGO Star Wars celebrates 25 years of collaboration in this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Daisy Ridley’s comments about the direction of the Jedi Order in the upcoming “New Jedi Order” movie, What Daisy knows and doesn’t know about the cast and when the film will begin filming, Ewa...
Episode 684 - Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon
January 31, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes - 31.3 MBWe discuss Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon with an emphasis on the Star Wars influences in the movie and whether we think it would have worked as a Star Wars movie. We began talking about Rebel Moon in episode 595 (Star Wars News - first discussion of this movie) and episode 617 (trailer discussion). In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts of Rebel Moon, A refresher on how this movie was pitched to Luca...
Episode 683 - The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life, Part 1
January 29, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes - 31.9 MBWe start our discussion of the stories from The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life with discussions of Axel Greylark, Marda Ro, Rooper Nitani, and more. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A formative story of Axel Greylark’s time at University as he competes with a rival for the affection of his crush, Marda Ro’s memories of the events that followed the Battle of Dalna, Jedi Padawan Rooper Nitani’s Jedi Knight trial, ...
Episode 682 - The Bad Batch Season Three Trailer - Star Wars News
January 26, 2024 15:14 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MBWe discuss the release date, episode titles, poster, and trailer for season three of The Bad Batch and the surprise return of Asajj Ventress. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The unexpected announcement of The Bad Batch season three premiere date, The episode titles for season three of The Bad Batch and what some of them might mean, The poster for season three, The trailer for season three of The Bad Batch, The...
Episode 681 -The Phantom Menace, Part 1: The Negotiations Were Short
January 24, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOur series breaking down The Phantom Menace begins with the Jedi arrival at the Trade Federation blockade on Naboo. Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7 joins us for this segment. Make sure to check our Allen’s TEDx Talk: Why Hope Is Star Wars’ Most Powerful Force. This edition of our The Phantom Menace series covers the following segment of the movie: Beginning to 10:45. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Allen’s ...
Episode 680 - Hondo Ohnaka Series: Marvel’s Galaxy’s Edge
January 22, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes - 32.8 MBOur series focusing on Hondo Ohnaka takes us to Galaxy’s Edge as Hondo is caught up in a heist that involves a Sith artifact and Dok-Ondar. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How this miniseries from Marvel portrays Black Spire Outpost on Batuu compared to the Disney theme parks, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, Han Solo and Chewbacca’s attempt to acquire a sarlacc, Greedo’s failed mission to kidnap an asset of the Banking C...
Episode 679 - What if Lucasfilm made a Star Wars What If? - Star Wars News
January 19, 2024 15:18 - 32 minutes - 24.8 MBWe look at the status of the “New Jedi Order” movie, Dave Filoni receiving a lifetime achievement award, the status of Andor, and the potential for a Star Wars “What If…?” series. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The status of “The New Jedi Order” movie starring Daisy Ridley after the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Daisy Ridley’s recent comments on “The New Jedi Order,” Dave Filoni receiving an honor from The Satur...
Episode 678 - World Between Worlds - January 2024
January 17, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 36.2 MBOur World Between World episodes for 2024 kickoff with a review of recent Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product acquisitions and an interview with a creator. On this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars socks from Heroes and Villains, A Chopper long sleeve tee from Our Universe, Star Wars Helmet Hues Stemless Drinking Glasses from Joy Jolt, Beskar Knife Collection Set from Hedley & Bennett, An Ahsoka apron fro...
Episode 677 - Hondo Ohnaka Series: Pirate’s Price
January 15, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Hondo Ohnaka series continues with a look at Lou Anders’s Pirate’s Price. We discuss Hondo’s adventures with Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Maz Kanata. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How this book relates to The Clone Wars, Rebels, and Galaxy’s Edge, Hondo Ohnaka’s attempts to steal the Millennium Falcon and how he met Han Solo and Chewbacca, The fascinating world of Dhandu 3, the pakiphantos species, and the turlossus,...
Episode 676 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Announced - Star Wars News
January 12, 2024 15:21 - 27 minutes - 21.3 MBA new year brings big Star Wars news with the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to theaters and Ahsoka season two in development. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of a new Star Wars movie: The Mandalorian and Grogu, How this movie fits in with the other announced movies from Star Wars Celebration London, The announcement of Ahsoka season two, How all of this impacts a fourth season o...
Episode 675 - Rise of the Phantom
January 10, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWith the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace approaching, we discuss the development and production of the first movie of the sequel trilogy. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What was happening in Star Wars after Return of the Jedi and before The Phantom Menace, What changed in the film industry that inspired George Lucas to make the prequels, Some of the key people responsible for The Phantom Menace, A couple of...
Episode 674 - Before the Awakening
January 08, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes - 41.1 MBWe take a look back the years preceding the arrival of The Force Awakens in theaters after Disney purchased Lucasfilm and Star Wars from George Lucas. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Reactions to the announcement that Disney was purchasing Lucasfilm and producing new Star Wars movies in 2012, The announcement that J.J. Abrams would direct Episode 7 of Star Wars, The legendary image of the table read for The Force Awakens,...
Episode 673 - Six Degrees of Hondo Ohnaka
January 05, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 21.9 MBWe’ve noticed that Hondo Ohnaka knows an awful lot of people in the Star Wars galaxy, and so we have decided to play a little game to see how connected he actually is. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The origin of this idea and how it spawned out of our Hondo Ohnaka series, Our theory, that like many characters, Hondo is fairly integrated into the galaxy and a chain could be made between him and any character fairly easy, Th...
Episode 672 - Star Wars 2024 Preview
January 03, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 28.1 MBIt is a fresh year for Star Wars, and we are previewing new content coming to Disney+, The High Republic and other novels, and video games for the galaxy far, far away. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: New live action Star Wars shows coming to Disney+, Season three of The Bad Batch and other animated Star Wars offerings, Previously announced shows that are not expected in 2024, New novels coming for The High Republic, ...
Episode 671 - Star Wars New Year’s Resolutions
January 01, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 23.8 MBWe are ringing in the new year by proposing resolutions for several Star Wars characters from recent Star Wars stories. Happy New Year from Podcast Stardust! In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What some of the heroes of The Mandalorian might have in mind for goals and resolutions in the new year, How some of the heroes from Ahsoka might be looking at making changes after Grand Admiral Thrawn’s return, What a few m...
Episode 670 - End of 2023 Star Wars News
December 29, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 21.1 MBWe have one last episode of Podcast Stardust in 2023 and we are taking the opportunity to remember Carrie Fisher, discuss Queen Amidala, and the potential for another season of The Book of Boba Fett. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The seventh anniversary of Carrie Fisher’s death, Natalie Portman’s thoughts on playing Queen Padmé Amidala and filming Star Wars, Temuera Morrison on the potential for a second season of The ...
Episode 669 - The High Republic: Eye of Darkness
December 27, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 38.3 MBWe kick off our coverage of Phase 3 of The High Republic with a look at George Mann’s Eye of Darkness as Marchion Ro makes more moves against the Jedi and the Republic. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The status and dysfunctionality of the Nihil, Ghirra Starros’s ambitions, and Marchion Ro’s goals, Porter Engle’s quest and campaign behind the Stormwall, Avar Kriss and her mission also behind the Stormwall, Elzar Mann’s...
Episode 668 - Star Wars Secret Santa 2023
December 25, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 23.4 MBWe are celebrating Christmas and the holidays by sharing Christmas presents between Star Wars characters. Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our tradition of thinking of Christmas presents for Star Wars characters each year, The twist on this year’s edition of the Christmas show where we are having Star Wars characters give presents to each other, What Cal Kestis might give t...
Episode 667 - Filoni Teases Thrawn's Future - Star Wars News
December 22, 2023 14:33 - 27 minutes - 20.7 MBDave Filoni has thoughts on what Thrawn’s future might be in Star Wars, new full length audiobooks are available for classic Legends titles, and the Godzilla Minus One director definitely needs a Star Wars movie in this week's Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Dave Filoni’s thoughts on the future of Grand Admiral Thrawn, Outbound Flight and Survivor’s Quest getting the full audiobook treatment, The past hi...
Episode 666 - World Between Worlds - December 2023
December 20, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this edition of “World Between Worlds” on Podcast Stardust, Jay has more Ahsoka products for your collection and some Star Wars ideas for Halloween and more. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Hera’s “Always a Rebel” Bomber Jacket from Fangirling Over Jesus, The Holocron Toy Store in Fort Worth, Texas, The Ahsoka gift guide on StarWars.com, Ahsoka themed jewelry at Rock Love Jewelry, An Ahsoka t-shirt from ...
Episode 665 - Hondo Series, Part 8 - The Clone Wars - “A Necessary Bond” 0509
December 18, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 24.5 MBAhsoka and the Jedi younglings form an alliance with Hondo and his pirates to escape from Florrum and General Grievous’s droid army. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Hondo’s reaction to General Grievous and Cound Dooku after they invade Florrum, The alliance formed between Hondo and the Jedi, The relationship Hondo forms with the Jedi youngling, Katooni, Hondo’s shifting ethics when it comes to the children and the Jedi, ...
Episode 664 - An Irredeemable Ren? - Star Wars News
December 15, 2023 15:27 - 29 minutes - 22.4 MBA new novel featuring Mace Windu is coming, Ahsoka made for good television, and Kylo Ren was once envisioned irredeemable character in this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Entertainment Weekly’s declaration that one episode of Ahsoka was one of the year’s best episodes of television, A new Star Wars novel featuring Jedi Master Mace Windu coming in 2024, and Adam Driver on the original plan for Ky...
Episode 663 - Finishing the Celebration: Return of the Jedi
December 13, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MBAfter discussing Return of the Jedi, the novelization, and From a Certain Point of View, we conclude our 40th anniversary celebration of final film of the original trilogy. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Return of the Jedi stacks up with the other films in the saga after this year after a year’s worth of discussion, What surprised us from our discussion overs over the year, Our favorite parts of the discussion, ...
Episode 662 - Hondo Series, Part 7: The Clone Wars - “Bound for Rescue” - 0508
December 11, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MBWhen General Grievous intercepts Obi-Wan Kenobi’s rescue mission, the Jedi younglings set out to rescue Ahsoka Tano from Hondo Ohnaka on their own. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Obi-Wan Kenobi and General Grievous figure into the events of this episode, The younglings attempting to complete their lightsabers, Ahsoka as Hondo’s prisoner on Florrum, The younglings posing as carnival performers to infiltrate Hondo’s f...
Episode 661 - Season of the Force - Star Wars News
December 08, 2023 14:42 - 32 minutes - 25.1 MBDisneyland prepares for a Star Wars celebration in the park and Jay shares her experiences at GalaxyCon Columbus in this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of Season of the Force coming to Disneyland, New Star Wars Nites in Disneyland, Our experiences at similar events in the past, Another director that wants to make a Star Wars movie, and Jay’s convention report from GalaxyCon Col...
Episode 660 - Best of Star Wars 2023
December 06, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 31.6 MBWith 2023 coming to an end, we look back at the best of Star Wars storytelling from the year and rank our top ten pieces of content across shows, books, video games, and more. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall top ten pieces of Star Wars content for 2023, Our individual top ten favorites from the year, and Some honorable mentions that didn’t quite make it into the top ten but are deserving nonetheless. Than...
Episode 659 - Hondo Series, Part 6: The Clone Wars - “The Gathering” & “A Test of Strength” - 0506 & 0507
December 04, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MBHondo Ohnaka reveals his villainous side when hijacks a ship carrying Jedi younglings with the goal of acquiring their kyber crystals for sale on the black market. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What “the Gathering” is and how the Jedi younglings go about getting their kyber crystals, The first appearance of Huyang, Our favorite Jedi younglings in this story arc, Hondo’s interest in the kyber crystals. Why Hondo is ...
Episode 658 - Dave Filoni on Ahsoka - Star Wars News
December 01, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 24.6 MBDaisy Ridley comments on her upcoming Star Wars movie, Dave Filoni talks about creating Ahsoka, and Doctor Aphra volume two is coming to a close in this week’s Star Wars news. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Daisy Ridley’s initial reactions to playing Rey again in an upcoming Star Wars movie, Dave Filoni on getting to create Ahsoka, Filoni’s thoughts on Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, Filoni on a possible secon...
Episode 657 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 8
November 29, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this final installment in our series looking at From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, we focus on chroniclers, Dexter Jettster, Force ghosts, an Imperial opportunist, and the Whills. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A Rebellion chronicler looking to preserve stories of hope during the Galactic Civil War, Dexter Jettster’s regrets as the Empire falls, The death of Anakin Skywalker and his reunion with Obi-Wan K...
Episode 656 - Hondo Series, Part 5: The Clone Wars - "Tipping Points" - 0505
November 27, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 17.1 MBAnakin Skywalker engages Hondo Ohnaka for a special delivery to the middle of the Onderon Civil War in this episode of our Hondo Ohnaka series. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A brief history of the Onderon Arc of which this episode of The Clone Wars is part, Anakin’s recruitment of Hondo to deliver missiles to Ahsoka and the rebels on Onderon, How this episode is out of order from previous episodes of The Clone Wars, and...
Episode 655 - Dave Filoni, Chief Creative Officer - Star Wars News
November 24, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week’s news features the story that Dave Filoni has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm what that means for Star Wars. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Dave Filoni’s promotion to Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm, What Filoni’s promotion means for Star Wars storytelling, A scene from Star Wars: A New Hope that Carrie Fisher would like to have redone, Ming-Na Wen on wanting to play Fennec Shand ag...