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Podcast Stardust

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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 654 - Return of the Jedi, Part 11 - A Funeral and a Celebration

November 22, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 23.9 MB

In the final episode of our Return of the Jedi, we discuss Darth Vader’s funeral pyre, the Rebel celebration on Endor, and the appearance of the Force ghosts.   This episode covers the segment of Return of the Jedi that runs from 2:04:38 to the end.    In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Darth Vader’s funeral pyre and Luke’s observance, The reunion of the big three and other characters at Bright Tree Village and the ensuing ...

Episode 653 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 7

November 20, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 26.6 MB

Admiral Piett, the Emperor’s Royal Guard, a captured scout trooper, an X-Wing pilot, and Commander Wedge Antilles feature in this collection of stories from A Certain Point of View.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Admiral Piett’s reflections on how he did everything right just before his demise at the Battle of Endor, The experience of the Emperor’s Royal Guards after realizing that the Emperor died on the Death Star, The h...

Episode 652 - After the Strike - What Now? - Star Wars News

November 17, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 36.3 MB

The SAG-AFTRA strike has ended. We are discussing what this means for Star Wars and what the actors from Ahsoka are sharing now that they are free to discuss the series.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike and what it means for Star Wars, Social media posts about the production of Ahsoka shared by Eman Esfandi, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, Rosario Dawso...

Episode 651 - World Between Worlds - November 2023

November 15, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 40.5 MB

With the holidays approaching, Jay has found plenty of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products to highlight your Life Day and other holiday festivities.   In this fully armed and operational episode of “World Between Worlds" on Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Ahsoka hooded cardigan from Her Universe, The Skywalker Pilot collection from Columbia, The Life Day collector’s box from CultureFly, Life Day themed shirts from Hot Topic, Grogu themed holiday soc...

Episode 650 - Hondo Series, Part 4: The Clone Wars - "Revival" - 0501

November 13, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 28.8 MB

Hondo Ohnaka creates an alliance with Obi-Wan Kenobi when Maul and Savage Oppress invade his home planet of Florrum.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Hondo’s first appearance in The Clone Wars since season two, Hondo’s personal sense of honor and his reaction to his men betraying him, The alliance between Hondo and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Some of Hondo’s best lines from this episode, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s fighting skills, Th...

Episode 649 - Feige’s Movie Cancelled & The High Republic Phase 3 Concept Art - Star Wars News

November 10, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 21 MB

We dive into new details and concept art for phase 3 of The High Republic and discuss Kevin Feige’s comment on the status of his Star Wars movie.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The status of the SAF-AFTRA strike and breaking news about a new deal, Early thoughts on some The High Republic phase 3 comics, Concept art for phase 3 of The High Republic, and Kevin Feige’s statement to ET about the status of his Star Wars mo...

Episode 648 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 6

November 08, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 28.8 MB

Death Star gunners make retirement plans, Ewoks fight the Empire, the Emperor reflects on Anakin Skywalker, the Super Star Destroyer crashes, and stormtroopers encounter employment issues in the sixth part of From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust: “Twenty and Out” by Lamar Grimes, “The Ballad of Nanta” by Sarah Kuhn, “Then Fall, Sidious” by Olivia Blake, “Impact” by Sean Williams, and ...

Episode 647 - Hondo Series, Part 3 - The Clone Wars - "Lethal Trackdown" - 0222

November 06, 2023 17:42 - 31 minutes - 23.2 MB

Hondo Ohanka imparts some wisdom to Boba Fett when the Jedi track him and his hostages to Florrum in “Letal Trackdown” from season two of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The set up for this episode of The Clone Wars after the prior two episodes, Mace Windu’s position on tracking down Boba Fett in the face of Anakin’s insistence that Boba must be caught, Aurra Sing’s control and influence on Boba Fett, Hondo Oh...

Episode 646 - Reboot Star Wars? - Star Wars News

November 03, 2023 17:09 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MB

The topic of rebooting Star Wars has made the rounds recently after a filmmaker suggested that is what Star Wars needs right now. We discuss whether or not we agree.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: An excerpt from Lydia Kang’s short story, “No Big Deal” from the pages of Star Wars Insider magazine, Matthews Vaughn’s opinion on the direction of Star Wars, Whether Star Wars needs to be rebooted, The role of creativity, o...

Episode 645 - Hondo Series, Part 2: The Clone Wars - “Bounty Hunters” - 0217

November 01, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 22.3 MB

Our series focusing on Hondo Ohnaka resumes with an episode of The Clone Wars that pays tribute to Akira Kurosawa as the Jedi teach a village to defend themselves.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan’s crash landing on Felucia, The bounty hunters appearing in this episode, How this episode pays tribute to The Seven Samurai and Akira Kurosawa, The voice of Embo, How the Jedi train the villagers to train themsel...

Episode 644 - Tales from the Death Star

October 30, 2023 15:33 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MB

We’re celebrating Halloween with a discussion of some spooky Star Wars stories from Cavan Scott’s Tales from the Death Star.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The framing device of the story, The Espirion and where they come from, The tale of the dianoga on the first Death Star, Life Day and the myth of the Wild Squadron, The real world inspiration for the Wild Squadron, A tale of zombies attempting to get the constructi...

Episode 643 - Return of Dark Forces - Star Wars News

October 27, 2023 14:12 - 34 minutes - 24.7 MB

Shawn Levy answers questions about his Star Wars movie, new details about the Hyperspace Stories graphic novels, and the return of Dark Forces highlight this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:   Shawn Levy answering questions about the Star Wars movie he is working on now that the writer’s strike is over, New details about the graphic novels coming in the Hyperspace Stories line from Dark Horse, and ...

Episode 642 - World Between Worlds - October 2023

October 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

We discuss the Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook, Star Wars crocs, a Princess Leia Keepsake ornament, and more in this monthly look at Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products.   In this fully armed and operational episode of “World Between Worlds” on Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars chef’s towels from Hedley & Bennett, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Blackspire Outpost Cookbook, Star Wars sweatshirts from Nine Line Apparel, A Chewbacca pair of crocs and oth...

Episode 641 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 5

October 23, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 33 MB

Luke Skywalker is captured by an Imperial Commander, some A-Wing pilots reflect on their past before the Battle of Endor, Ackbar offers some thoughts mid-battle, and a stormtrooper struggles with her conscience in this collection of stories from From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The resentment towards the Jedi harbored by the Imperial Commander that captured Luke Skywalker on Endor, ...

Episode 640 - Star Wars Publishing News from NYCC

October 20, 2023 13:25 - 31 minutes - 23 MB

With New York Comic Con 2024 in the rearview mirror, we look at the Star Wars publishing announcements, plus an excerpt from The Eye of Darkness and droids in Galaxy’s Edge.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A Mace Windu miniseries coming from Marvel, A Jango Fett comic miniseries, A comic adaptation of Thrawn: Alliances, Other Star Wars publishing announcements from New York Comic Con, An excerpt from The High Repu...

Episode 639 - Return of the Jedi, Part 10 - You Were Right

October 18, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 53.6 MB

Darth Vader finds redemption, the shield generator comes down, Lando blows up the Death Star, and…Luke was right in this installment of our Return of the Jedi series.   We are joined by Matt from Love, Death, and Robots+ for this discussion.   This episode covers the segment of Return of the Jedi that runs from 1:54:35 to 2:04:38.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The destruction of the shield generator and Lando le...

Episode 638 - Hondo Series, Part 1: The Clone Wars - “Dooku Captured” & “The Gungan General” - 0111 & 0112

October 16, 2023 14:30 - 30 minutes - 23 MB

We start a new series focusing on everyone’s favorite Star Wars pirate, Hondo Ohnaka, by looking at his first appearances in The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on Hondo Ohnaka, Hondo’s first appearances in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, How Hondo compares to another famous fictitious pirate, How Hondo doesn’t hold grudges and considers everything he does as just “good business,” and  H...

Episode 637 - RIP Shawna Trpcic - Star Wars News

October 13, 2023 14:30 - 24 minutes - 18.2 MB

The High Republic comes to Young Jedi Adventures, more Ahsoka music comes to streamers, Crimson Climb hits store shelves, and we say goodbye to Shawna Tripcic in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: News that characters from The High Republic books and comics are coming to Young Jedi Adventures, The second volume of music from Kevin Kiner for Ahsoka, The release of Star Wars: Crimson Climb by ...

Episode 636 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 4

October 11, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 30.4 MB

Lando struggles with the burden of leadership, a scout trooper chases down Luke Skwyalker, Ewoks live with threat of the Empire, and Norra Wexley prepares for the attack on the Death Star in this collection of stories from From a Certain Point of View.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Lando’s challenges as the leader of Cloud City and with the Rebellion, A scout trooper chasing down Luke Skywlaker, Wicket’s desire for a day ...

Episode 635 - Gareth Edwards on Rogue One - Star Wars News

October 09, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this week’s Star Wars news, Gareth Edwards set the record straight on what happened with Rogue One, the Galactic Starcruiser closes its doors, and Threepio’s head is for sale.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The lack of developments in the actor’s strike, Gareth Edwards speaking on directing Rogue One, The final days of the Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World, and C-3PO’s head going up for auction.   Tha...

Episode 634 - Ahsoka - Part 8 - "The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord"

October 06, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 42.1 MB

Ahsoka ends with the conclusion to some story lines and the birth of new adventures as the Jedi pursue Thrawn before he can return to the known galaxy.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The elevation of Morgan Elsbeth by the Great Mothers and what comes next for them, Ezra constructing a new lightsaber with Huyang looking over his shoulder, A discussion of Masters and apprentices and how it impacts this story, More discus...

Episode 633 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 3

October 04, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 26 MB

The sarlacc, an Imperial advisor, a dragonsnake, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Mon Mothma feature in our discussion of another batch of stories from From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The sarlacc and how much it hates eating people, Sim Aloo, an Imperial advisor with a brutal past, A dragonsnake’s observations on Dagobah as Yoda live his last moments, Obi-Wan Kenobi advising Luke Sky...

Episode 632 - Projects that Weren’t and Could Be - Star Wars News

October 02, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 27.9 MB

David Goyer and Guillermo Del Toro planned a Star Wars movie, a potential live action Clone Wars series, and new comics feature in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The resolution of the Writer’s Guild strike and what it means for Star Wars, An unproduced Star Wars script from David Goyer that was to be directed by Guillermo Del Toro, The potential for a live action Clone Wars series featuring Arian...

Episode 631 - Ahsoka - Part 7 - "Dreams and Madness"

September 29, 2023 15:36 - 58 minutes - 43.7 MB

Ahsoka arrives in the Peridea system just as Sabine and Ezra come under attack from Thrawn’s forces in part 7 of Ahsoka.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Hera’s trial for disobeying orders and a cameo intervention, What Senator Xiono is attempting to do with prosecuting Hera, Ahsoka training aboard her ship while watching a recording from Anakin, The arrival at Peridea and the safety of the purrgils, Ezra and Sabine ...

Episode 630 - Return of the Jedi, Part 9 - You've Failed, Your Highness

September 27, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 29.8 MB

In part 9 of our series covering Return of the Jedi for its 40th anniversary, Luke and Darth Vader duel on the Death Star while the Ewoks turn the tide on the Empire on Endor.   This episode covers the segment that runs from 1:43:21 to 1:54:35.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The sad demise of an Ewok on Endor, Lando’s insistence the Rebels take the fight to the Star Destroyers in space, The Emperor tempting Luke to ...

Episode 629 - Ahsoka - Part 6 - "Far, Far Away" part 2

September 25, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 28.6 MB

Sabine tracks down Ezra Bridger on Peridea with Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati in pursuit as we continue our discussion of Part 6 of Ahsoka.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Howler’s (a/k/a rat-horse-dogs, bat-horse-dogs, or pig-wolves), Sabine’s handling of the Howler, Sabine’s meeting with the Noti, What Baylan Skoll is up to and how he explains his goals to Shin Hati, Sabine’s reunion with Ezra, and Our curren...

Episode 628 - Ahsoka - Part 6 - "Far, Far Away" part 1

September 22, 2023 13:38 - 37 minutes - 27.2 MB

We begin our discussion of Part 6 of Ahsoka with a discussion of the arrival at Peridea, Thrawn’s introduction, his stormtroopers, the Great Mothers, and more.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Ahsoka and Huyang traveling through hyperspace with the purrgil, The arrival at Peridea, The Great Mothers and the legacy of Dathomir, Thrawn’s arrival at the Great Mother’s tower, Thrawn’s stormtroopers and Captain Enoch, and...

Episode 627 - World Between Worlds - September 2023

September 20, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 34.8 MB

In 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 N...

Episode 626 - Hera Visits Batuu - Star Wars News

September 18, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 18.9 MB

The Glovers want to bring Lando to the movies, Hera visits Galaxy’s Edge, a new prequel era novel, and Hera greets park guests at Galaxy’s Edge.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Stephen Glover revealing the aim to make Lando a movie rather than a series, An update, or lack thereof, of Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie, The soundtrack of the first four episodes of Ahsoka are now streaming, A new Star Wars novel coming fro...

Episode 625 - Ahsoka - Part 5 - Shadow Warrior

September 15, 2023 14:33 - 49 minutes - 37.1 MB

Anakin returns to teach Ahsoka one final lesson about legacy, living, and moving on in Part 5 of Ahsoka, “Shadow Warrior.”   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Hera’s search for Ahsoka and Sabine, Captain Teva’s interference with the Republic on Hera’s behalf, Jacen’s ability to hear things in the Force, Anakin returning as Ahsoka’s master in the World Between Worlds, The return to the Clone Wars and the Siege of Mandalo...

Episode 624 - Grand Admiral Thrawn

September 13, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 29.7 MB

In anticipation of Thrawn’s imminent return in Ahsoka, we dive into the literary and on screen history of the character and what makes him so compelling to Star Wars fans.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Thrawn’s introduction in Timothy Zahn’s Star Wars: Heir to the Empire novel, Thrawn’s powers of deductive reasoning and habit of studying art, How Dave Filoni brought Thrawn into the current canon in Star Wars: Rebels, ...

Episode 623 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part

September 11, 2023 14:06 - 37 minutes - 28.6 MB

We return to From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi with a discussion of stories featuring the rancor trainer, Boba Fett, the “force kick,” Salacious Crumb, and Sy Snootles.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Maliki’s grand plan to raise a rancor and feed it a Jedi, Boba Fett’s relief at seeing the end of Han Solo and his friends, The in-universe story of the legendary “force kick,” Salacious Crumb’s life as a pe...

Episode 622 - Ahsoka - Part 4 - "Fallen Jedi"

September 08, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 44.3 MB

Ahsoka and Sabine take the fight to the Fallen Jedi, Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll, in an attempt to recover the map and prevent Morgan Elsbeth from reaching Thrawn in Ahsoka “Part 4: Fallen Jedi.”   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our initial reactions and how they differ to this episode and the series, Ahsoka confronting Sabine with the choice of stopping Morgan Elsbeth at any cost even if that means sacrificing rescuing Ezra, ...

Episode 621 - From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Part 1

September 06, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 32.1 MB

We start discussing From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi with a look at Moff Jerjerrod, Max Rebo, EV-9D9, Bib Fortuna, and the tale of a performer in Jabba’s palace.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: “Any Work Worth Doing” by Amal El-Mohtar about Moff Jerjerrod, “Fancy Many” by Phil Szostak about Max Rebo, “The Key to Remembering” by Olivia Chadha about EV-9D9, “Fortuna Favors the Bold” by Kwame Mbalia about Bib Fortuna, and ...

Episode 620 - More Takes on Star Wars Debates

September 04, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 23.5 MB

Is Obi-Wan Kenobi a liar? Did he recognize R2-D2 in A New Hope? We discuss these and other common Star Wars debate topics in this episode of Podcast Stardust.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Whether Obi-Wan Kenobi is a liar or whether “from a certain point of view” is actually a good explanation, Whether Ben Solo return in the next Star Wars movie, Did Obi-Wan Kenobi recognize R2-D2 on Tatooine in A New Hope? Should th...

Episode 619 - Ahsoka - Part 3 - "Time to Fly"

September 01, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 32.9 MB

Ahsoka and Sabine close in on Morgan Elsbeth as Hera tries to convince Mon Mothma and the New Republic to send a task force t0 Deneb in Part 3 of Ahsoka: “Time to Fly.”   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Huyang and Ahsoka training Sabine aboard Ahsoka’s ship, Sabine’s abilities, or lack thereof, with the Force, Hera’s attempt to convince the New Republic Senate to send a task force to Deneb to investigate Thrawn’s return, M...

Episode 618 - The High Republic - Edge of Balance: Precedent

August 30, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 22.9 MB

With phase three of The High Republic arriving in the near future, we discuss a story that transcends both phase one and two featuring wookiee Jedi Knight Arkoff.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Where in the timeline of The High Reublic this story occurs, The story’s protagonist, wookiee Jedi Arkoff, and how he differs from Burryaga, The villain of the story, the Harch named Vol Garat, How this story potentially figures into the Jedi’s fight aga...

Episode 617 - Ahsoka at Galaxy’s Edge - Star Wars News

August 28, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 20.9 MB

The Mandalorian comes to Blu-Ray, Ahsoka visits the Disney parks, Dexter makes an appearance, and a Rebel Moon trailer feature in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The Mandalorian season one and two coming to Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD disc, An excerpt from From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Ahsoka Tano appearing in Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, An update on the HasLab The Vintage Series Ghost, and ...

Episode 616 - Ahsoka - Parts 1 & 2 - “Master and Apprentice” & “Toil and Trouble”

August 25, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Ahsoka kicks off with a quest to find Thrawn, an awkward reunion with Sabine, and a mission to Corellia with Hera. Plus, the villains make their presence known.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Our initial overall thoughts concerning the first two episodes of Ahsoka, The return of the crawl at the beginning of the first episode, Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati’s introduction as some of the villains of this series, Ahsoka’s initial scenes, Th...

Episode 615 - Return of the Jedi, Part 8 - It's a Trap!

August 23, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

In part 8 of our series reviewing Return of the Jedi for its 40th anniversary, the Empire springs its trap on the Rebels and the Ewoks attack on Endor.   Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast joins us for the discussion.   This episode covers the segment of the movie that runs from 1:33:18 to 1:43:20.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The capture of the Rebels on Endor, A curious note about Leia noticing the fleet approac...

Episode 614 - Ahsoka Series - To Catch a Jedi & The Wrong Jedi - The Clone Wars - 0519 & 0520 8-21-23

August 21, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 26.9 MB

Our Ahsoka series comes to an end as we discuss Ahsoka’s capture, trial, and decision to leave the Jedi Order during the finale of season five of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Ahsoka’s unexpected alliance with Asajj Ventress, Barriss Offee’s betrayal of Ahsoka and the Jedi Order, Anakin’s mission to find the guilty party behind the bombing and the attack, Whether Barriss Offee was correct in her accusations against the Jed...

Episode 613 - 15 Years of The Clone Wars - Star Wars News

August 18, 2023 14:30 - 32 minutes - 24.1 MB

We discuss The Clone Wars as we celebrate its 15th anniversary and what it means to us. Plus, there is a little more book news.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The 15th anniversary of The Clone Wars, Some of our favorite story arcs and characters from The Clone Wars, What The Clone Wars meant for Star Wars over the years, A new book from Jeffrey Brown featuring the Mandalorian, and The next batch of Essential Legends books. Than...

Episode 612 - World Between Worlds - July 2023

August 16, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 30.4 MB

Jay has gathered a broad variety of Ahsoka themed fashion and lifestyle products to help you get ready for the release of Ahsoka on Disney+ next week.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: A Grogu Solar-Powered Dashboard Waver from FanWraps, A Morai unisex t-shirt from Fangirling Over Jesus, Star Wars Battle Thumbs, Ahsoka merchandise coming from Shop Disney, Ahsoka items from The Nerdware Store, New Ahsoka items from Heroes...

Episode 612 - World Between Worlds - August 2023

August 16, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 30.4 MB

Jay has gathered a broad variety of Ahsoka themed fashion and lifestyle products to help you get ready for the release of Ahsoka on Disney+ next week.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: A Grogu Solar-Powered Dashboard Waver from FanWraps, A Morai unisex t-shirt from Fangirling Over Jesus, Star Wars Battle Thumbs, Ahsoka merchandise coming from Shop Disney, Ahsoka items from The Nerdware Store, New Ahsoka items from Heroes...

Episode 611 - Ahsoka Series - Sabotage & The Jedi Who Knew Too Much - The Clone Wars - 0517 & 0518

August 14, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 23.1 MB

Our Ahsoka series continues with Ahsoka’s investigation of a bombing at the Jedi temple and her subsequent arrest of the suspect in a Republic prison in some classic episodes of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Anakin and Ahsoka’s mission to Cato Neimoidia, The investigation into the bombing at the Jedi Temple, Ahsoka’s interest in getting justice for the people killed in the bombing, The dispute with Tar...

Episode 610 - Ahsoka Clues - Star Wars News

August 11, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 24.2 MB

Lucasfilm released new character posters and Databank descriptions on the Star Wars website that offer small clues about the upcoming Ahsoka series.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The description of Sabine Wren’s lightsaber, The mysterious origins of Morgan Elsbeth, Baylon Skoll’s alliance with Morgan Elsbeth and his history, Shin Hati’s appearance and style, and A new batch of Legends book coming to the Essential Collection. Thank...

Episode 609 - Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade

August 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

We discuss Delilah S. Dawson captivating story of how Iskat Akaris rose from the rank of Padawan to Jedi Knight only to survive Order 66 and join the ranks of the Inquisitors.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The unique character of Iskat Akaris and how she differs from other Jedi, The failings of the Jedi Order in guiding Iskat during the Clone Wars, How it is possible to root for someone that often acts like a villain in thi...

Episode 608 - Ahsoka Series - Storm Over Ryloth - The Clone Wars - 0119

August 07, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 19.6 MB

Ahsoka learns lessons in leadership and following orders when commanding Republic and Clone forces in a mission to save the Twi’leks in “Storm Over Ryloth.”   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Ahsoka’s immaturity as a young Jedi, How Ahsoka’s eagerness to lead her clones to victory lead a disaster, How Ahsoka learns and grows from this experience, and Ahsoka’s growth as a leader as she devises a new strategy. Thanks for joining us for another...

Episode 607 - RIP Paul Reubens - Star Wars News

August 04, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 22 MB

The excerpts for From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi have been revealed, and we say goodbye to the voice DJ R3X from Oga’s Catina, Paul Reubens.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The identity of the Inquisitor in Ahsoka, The 40 blurbs concerning the stories coming in From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Jedi: Survivor coming to the last gen consoles, and Farewell to the voice of R3X from Star...

Episode 606 - Our Take on Random Star Wars Debates

August 02, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MB

There are some topics Star Wars fans seemed destined to debate forever. We are taking on a few random ones in this episode of Podcast Stardust.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Who shot first? Han Solo or Greedo in the Mos Eisley Cantina? What is the best version of the saga films: theatrical, special editions, Blu Ray, or Disney+? Did Darth Vader recognize C-3PO when there were in Cloud City in The Empire Strikes Back? Do only the Sith deal...

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