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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 605 - Ahsoka Series - Rising Malevolene - The Clone Wars 0102

July 31, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 24.1 MB

We are on the road to the debut of Ahsoka, and we start by looking at her first appearance in The Clone Wars as she Anakin attempt to rescue Jedi Master Plo Koon.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Ahsoka’s appearance at a young age compared to how she appeared in Rebels, The Mandalorian, and The Book of Boba Fett, Her attitudes and behavior as a young padawan, How Anakin attempts to teach her the flexibility to be found in following orders f...

Episode 604 - Glover Writing Lando - Star Wars News

July 28, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 24.7 MB

Donald Glover and his brother take over writing Lando, some behind the scenes info for Outlaws, and Ashley Eckstein feature in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Jay’s thoughts on a key scene from Return of the Jedi, Donald Glover and Stephen Glover taking over the writing duties for Lando, Behind the scenes information for Star Wars: Outlaw, Ashley Eckstein’s dress from the San Diego Comic Con Her Universe Fash...

Episode 603 - Return of the Jedi, Part 7 - Vader, Luke, and the Emperor

July 26, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 29.5 MB

Luke Skywalker encounters Darth Vader on Endor before confronting the Emperor for the first time as the Rebel fleet prepares to attack the Death Star.   Dan Zehr of Coffee with Kenobi joins us for this episode.   This episode covers the segment of Return of the Jedi that runs from 1:22:28 to 1:33:17.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Luke Skywalker’s first encounter with Darth Vader on Endor and the depth of their con...

Episode 602 - Strikes, Comic Con, and the Ghost - Star Wars News

July 24, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13.6 MB

We briefly touch on how the SAG strike impacts Star Wars, publishing reveals from San Diego Comic Con, and the new HasLab Ghost project.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike on Star Wars, Reveals from San Diego Comic Con concerning Star Wars publishing, First impressions of Delilah S. Dawson’s Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade, A new release date for Tales of Light and Life, and The new...

Episode 601 - World Between Worlds - July 2023

July 21, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22.3 MB

As San Diego Comic Con is upon us, Jay rounds up some Star Wars lifestyle and fashion product deals and sales, plus more, in this month’s edition of World Between Worlds.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A going of business sale on Star Wars products at Wodbottom, A last chance sale on a few items in the Star Wars collection from RockLove Jewelry, Star Wars summer items and more from Super Hero Stuff, Anticipation for...

Episode 600 - Celebrating 600 Episodes in Top Six Lists

July 19, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 33.8 MB

We are celebrating 600 episodes of Podcast Stardust by challenging ourselves to a series of top six lists of our favorite things about Star Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The top six foods we would like to try from Star Wars, Our top six prequel era Jedi not named Ahsoka, The top six Star Wars vacation destinations, Our top six Star Wars shows on television on Disney+, and A few other surprise lists. Than...

Episode 599 - Return of the Jedi Novelization

July 17, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 39 MB

As part of our year-long discussion of Return of the Jedi in celebration of its 40th anniversary, we take a detour to discuss how James Kahn’s novelization enhances the movie.   Ross Hollebon of the Album Cockpit Podcast returns to Podcast Stardust for the discussion.   In this episode, we discuss: Whether the novel enhances our experience with Return of the Jedi, The Emperor’s fear of Luke Skywalker and his power, The inner thoughts of Luke Skywalker, Darth...

Episode 598 - Podcast Stardust - New Ahsoka Trailer - Star Wars News

July 14, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 24.8 MB

The hype for Ahsoka took another step with the release of a new trailer and key art. We break it down in this episode and discuss some video game news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The key art for Ahsoka featuring Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka, Moments from the new Ahsoka trailer featuring Baylon Skoll, Shin Hati, and Morgan Elsbeth, A potential tease about Sabine Wren that may expand her role in Star Wars, The first...

Episode 597 - Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian: Making of Season Three

July 12, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MB

We go behind the scenes of the story of Din Djarin, Grogu, and Bo-Katan’s attempt to retake Mandalore with the documentary Disney Gallery - The Mandalorian - Making of Season Three.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How thorough this edition of Disney Gallery was compared to prior entries in the series, The prevalence of masked characters in this season of The Mandalorian and how it influenced the acting styles, The puppe...

Episode 596 - Rebels - Family Reunion - and Farewell - 0415

July 10, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 31 MB

We discuss the season four and series finale for Star Wars Rebels as Ezra leads the Rebels in a final assault against Thrawn and the Empire on Lothal.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall reactions to the series finale, Ezra’s growth over the course of four seasons of Rebels, The plan to defeat Thrawn and the Empire on Lothal, How Thrawn turns the table on Ezra and cements his place as a Star Wars villain, E...

Episode 595 - Leia’s Dress at Auction - Star Wars News

July 07, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MB

Zach Snyder wanted to make a Star Wars movie, The High Republic show teases San Diego Comic Con, and Princess Leia’s dress was up for auction in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Zach Snyder discussing a potential Star Wars movie he pitched to Lucasfilm that has become his movie Rebel Moon, The High Republic Show teasing Lucasfilm projects at San Diego Comic Con and the fate of Burryaga, A dress ...

Episode 594 - Jedi: Survivor

July 05, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Jedi: Survivor takes Cal Kestis on a new adventure with old and new allies against the Empire and new enemies. We dive into the sequel of Fallen Order in this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The gameplay of Jedi: Survivor especially compared to Jedi: Fallen Order, How Sam Maggs’s novel, Jedi: Battle Scars, enhances Survivor, The progression and evolution of Merrin, Cere Junda, Greeze, and Cal’s other allies from Fallen Order i...

Episode 593 - Rebels - A Fool's Hope - 0414

July 03, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MB

Ezra lures Governor Pryce into a battle as Hera runs an Imperial blockade in the penultimate episode of Star Wars: Rebels.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Hera’s recruitment of more allies for the war on Lothal, Ryder’s negotiation with Governor Pryce to betray the Rebels, The Imperial assault on the Rebel camp, Hondo’s method for sneaking past the Imperial blockade, and The Loth-wolves coming to the aid of the Rebels. Check out our ...

Episode 592 - Another Inquisitor Excerpt - Star Wars News

June 30, 2023 14:30 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MB

It is a light week of Star Wars news in the shadow of a new Indiana Jones movie, but there is a new Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade excerpt and thoughts on Hayden Christensen in Ahsoka.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: New Ahsoaka footage arriving this weekend from the ESSENCE Festival, Rosario Dawson’s thoughts on Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker potentially appearing in Ahsoka, and A new excerpt from Delilah S. Dawson’s Star Wars...

Episode 591 - World Between Worlds - June 2023

June 28, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 40.2 MB

Jay talks to Kara DJ about her zines and we take a look at the latest in Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products in this edition of World Between Worlds.   Jay’s guest for her “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” series this month is Kara DJ from Into a Larger World. You can find Kara’s podcast by the same name here.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars aprons from Hedley & Bennett, A The Mandalorian t-shir...

Episode 590 - Rebels - A World Between Worlds - 0413

June 26, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 29.3 MB

When Ezra finds himself in a mysterious new dimension, he discovers he can save an old ally. However, the Emperor wants this power for himself as well. Join us for this discussion of “A World Between Worlds.”   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The dimension created in this episode and known to fans as the “World Between Worlds,” The return of Ahsoka and fan speculation of her fate leading up to this episode, The decisions Ezra h...

Episode 589 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Adaptation - Star Wars News

June 23, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 25.9 MB

Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi gets a Marvel comics adaptation, Rise of the Red Blade gets a con exclusive cover, and the Star Wars Celebration store goes online in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Marvel comics adaptation of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Prior comic adaptations of Star Wars movies, Jody Hauser’s prior Star Wars comics and Salvador Larocca’s art, Phil Noto’s covers for comics, The San...

Episode 588 - Return of the Jedi, Part 6 - Meet the Ewoks

June 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

We continue to celebrate Return of the Jedi’s 40th anniversary with a discussion of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, and the droids first encountering the Ewoks.   Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations and Craig Dickinson from Reading Between the Reels join us for this conversation.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Darth Vader informing the Emperor that Luke Skywalker is on Endor, The trap set by the Ewoks a...

Episode 587 - Rebels - Wolves and a Door - 0412

June 19, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 20.6 MB

The Rebels move to protect the Jedi temple on Lothal from the Empire with a little help from the Loth-wolves.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Rebels decision to protect the Jedi temple on Lothal, The assistance of Loth-wolves and the transport back north, The discovery of the excavation of temple by the Empire, The return of the Emperor and his interest in the Jedi temple, Minister Hydan as voiced by Malcolm McDow...

Episode 586 - Star Wars Outlaws Announced - Star Wars News

June 16, 2023 14:30 - 30 minutes - 22.3 MB

Ubisoft reveals their open world Star Wars game: Outlaws. Also, Disney shakes up their movie release schedule, including Star Wars release dates.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Disney’s new release calendar for the next several years, What impact the release schedule has for Star Wars movies, Our guesses as to which movies are likely to come out when, The announcement of Star Wars Outlaws by Ubisoft, The teaser tra...

Episode 585 - Marvel's The High Republic Phase 2 issues 7-10

June 14, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 24.8 MB

We turn our attention back to the Battle of Jedha comes to a head for Vildar Mac, Matty Cathley, and Tey Sirrek as the Path of the Open Hand gets their hands on a dangerous weapon.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: How this comic series fits in with the rest of Phase 2 of The High Republic, Yana Ro’s presence and motivation in opposing the Herald, Vildar Mac’s past and how it influenced his actions in this series, Oliviah Zeveron’s role, or la...

Episode 584 - Rebels - Dume - 0411

June 12, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 22.4 MB

The crew of the Ghost mourn and react to Kanan’s death while struggling to find a path forward in their fight against the Empire on Lothal in this episode of Rebels.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How each member of the crew of the Ghost reacts to Kanan’s death, Zeb and Sabine’s mission to attack the Imperial parade, Ezra’s encounter with the White Loth-wolf and the giant wolf, Hera’s grief and coping with Kanan’s l...

Episode 583 - An Ahsoka Premiere Date - Star Wars News

June 09, 2023 14:30 - 33 minutes - 24.4 MB

Ahsoka now has a specific premiere date, a new teaser trailer, and is featured in Empire magazine. We’ll dive into the details in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of the premiere date for Ahsoka; New feature images for Ahsoka, The appearance of an Inquisitor in Ahsoka and what it might mean, The announcement of a new The High Republic comic coming from Charles Soule, a...

Episode 582 - The High Republic: Path of Vengeance

June 07, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 32.1 MB

Cavan Scott puts his stamp on phase two of The High Republic with the story of the fate of the Path of the Open Hand in Path of Vengeance.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: How this book largely features the “villains” in Marda and Yana Ro, How Marda was indoctrinated by the Mother and the beliefs of the Path of the Open Hand, The visions that Marda and Yana were experiencing during the novel, The mission to Planet X to find more of the Namel...

Episode 581 - Rebels - Jedi Night - 0410

June 05, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 23 MB

Kanan makes an immense sacrifice when the Rebels mission to rescue Hera leaves them cornered by Governor Pryce on Lothal.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Kanan’s death and how it was unexpected when the episode aired, Hera’s torture at the hands of Governor Pryce, Kanan’s decision to have Ezra plan the rescue mission, Grand Moff Tarkin summoning Thrawn to Coruscant to defend the TIE Defender project, Kanan’s eyes regaining their natural ...

Episode 580 - Mark Hamill Answers Questions - Star Wars News

June 02, 2023 14:30 - 27 minutes - 20 MB

In a light news week, we discuss Mark Hamill as he answered questions for WIRED and talks about his future as Luke Skywalker.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The Star Wars crossover with Wheel of Fortune, A new Star Wars comic from Marvel featuring R2-D2 and the D-Squad, Mark Hamill answering the most searched questions for WIRED, and Mark Hamill on his future, or lack thereof, as Luke Skywalker. Thanks for joining us for another episode...

Episode 579 - Visions Volume 2

May 31, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 43.8 MB

We explore nine new anthology stories from animations studios all over the world in Volume 2 of Star Wars Visions.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Lola’s desperate fight against her former Sith master in “Sith,” Daal overcoming fear to face a banshee in a cave in “Screecher’s Reach,” Two orphaned sister making a last stand against the Empire in “In the Stars,” Ani’s teenage right of passage in handling an embarrassing parent in “I Am Your Mo...

Episode 578 - Rebels - Rebel Assault - 0409

May 29, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MB

Hera leads the Rebel assault on Lothal only to get intercepted by Grand Admiral Thrawn’s fleet. Kanan makes some hard decisions in the aftermath.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Hera’s combat prowess in this episode, The style of the presentation of the assault on Lothal. The outcome of the assault on Lothal, The return of Mart Mattin from the Iron Squadron, The confidence of Thrawn and his decisions, Kanan’s decision to go back for ...

Episode 577 - RIP Ray Stevenson - Star Wars News

May 26, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MB

We say farewell to Ray Stevenson, cover the content leaving Disney+, Ming-Na Wen’s star on the Walk of Fame, and Natalie Portman on returning to Star Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The content leaving Disney+ and what it means for Star Wars, The unexpected passing of Ray Stevenson (Ahsoka), Ming-Na Wen receiving a star on the Walk of Fame, and Natalie Portman in the “Actually Me” series on YouTube and her comments on Star Wars. Tha...

Episode 576 - World Between Worlds - May 2023

May 24, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 42.7 MB

With Star Wars Day and Mother’s Day behind us, and Father’s Day on the horizon, Jay has plenty of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products to review and discuss.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Star Wars challenge coins and patches from the 501st Legion, A Rosario Dawson style Ahsoka fan wrap from FanWraps, The “This Is the Way” Star Wars stud set from Girls Crew, New Star Wars acquisitions from A Fan Of _____, A Chopper style water ...

Episode 575 - Rebels - Crawler Commandeers - 0408

May 22, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 22.3 MB

While Hera Syndulla attempts to convince Rebel Command to attack the TIE Defender factory on Lothal, the rest of her team attempts the capture of a Mining Guild crawler.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: How this episode fits into the overall storyline of season four of Rebels, Hera’s attempts to convince Rebel Command to attack Lothal, How Hera’s interactions with Rebel Command compares to Jyn Erso’s interactions during Rogue One, The Rebel...

Episode 574 - Galactic Starcruiser Decommissioned - Star Wars News

May 19, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 32 MB

Urkel joins a Star Wars show, the Red Blade has an excerpt, and the Halcyon is scheduled for decommission by the end of the year feature in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A likely delay for the start of production for season four of The Mandalorian, The release date for Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Season Three, Jaleel White to appear in a Star Wars show on Disney+, Robert Rodriguez on th...

Episode 573 - Return of the Jedi, Part 5 - Speeder Bike Chase

May 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Han, Luke, Leia, Chewie and the droids make their way to Endor after narrowly avoiding Darth Vader. Luke and Leia then chase scout troopers on speeder bikes through the forest.   Colby Meade from The ColbyCast joins us for this edition of our series covering Return of the Jedi.   This episode covers the segment of the movie that runs from 51:34 to 1:06:17 on Disney+.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Colby’s memories seeing Return of the...

Episode 572 - Rebels - Kindred - 0407

May 15, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 22.5 MB

The Rebels recover a stolen hyperdrive as Thrawn’s Noghri agent, Rukh, pursues them. They make a spectacular getaway with the aid of the Loth-wolves.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The introduction of Rukh, the Noghri assassin, and the Legends roots of this alien race, Kanan and Hera’s blossoming relationship, The arrival of the Loth-wolves, The mysticism of Lothal and the powers of the Loth-wolves, Kanan’s reveal of his true name, and ...

Episode 571 - Updates from Empire - Star Wars News

May 12, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 32.1 MB

We share how we celebrated May the Fourth before diving into some of the stories about Star Wars coming out of Empire magazine.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: How we spent Star Wars Day (May the Fourth), Kathleen Kennedy’s comments to Empire about Rian Johnson’s trilogy, the Lando series, Rogue Squadron, The state of Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie, Kathleen Kennedy’s description of the New Jedi Order movie, Chris Ford’s comments a...

Episode 570 - The High Republic: The Blade

May 10, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 31.4 MB

Jedi Master Porter Engle and his “Sister” Barash Silvain head to the Planet of Knives to end a siege with a complicated past in this High Republic story from Marvel comics.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on The Blade, Porter Engle and Barash Silvain’s relationship dating back to their time as younglings in the Jedi temple on Coruscant, Porter’s abilities with a lightsaber and his lack of abilities as a ...

Episode 569 - Rebels - Flight of the Defender - 0406

May 08, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 31.6 MB

Ezra and Sabine steal a TIE Defender Elite which leads to the discovery of Loth-wolves on Lothal and a greater discussion of the TIE Defender project.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Sabine’s decision to steal the flight recorder from the TIE Defender Elite, Ezra’s discovery of the loth-wolf, The white loth-cat, whether it is force sensitive, and what it symoblizes, The approach of the white loth-wolf, Early theories of what the loth-wol...

Episode 568 - Return of the Jedi in Theaters - Star Wars News

May 05, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 23.3 MB

Return of the Jedi’s triumphant return to theaters, the release of Path of Vengeance, and debut of Jedi: Survivor highlight this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Jay’s experience seeing Return of the Jedi again in theaters, The box office earnings for Return of the Jedi, Our early thoughts on Cavan Scott’s The High Republic: Path of Vengeance, and Early impressions of Jedi: Survivor. Thanks for joining us fo...

Episode 567 - The High Republic: Cataclysm

May 03, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 42 MB

The Jedi investigate and confront the Path of the Open Hand on Dalna in Lydia Kang’s the High Republic: Cataclysm.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on Cataclysm and how it fits in phase 2 of The High Republic, Gella Natai, Orin Darhga, Creighton Sun, Aida Forte, Yaddle, and the other Jedi that play a role in this novel, Xiri and Phan-tu’s relationship and the role of Eiram and E’ronoh in this story, The Battle of Dalna...

Episode 566 - Rebels - The Occupation - 0405

May 01, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 19 MB

Having learned of the dire circumstances on Lothal, Ezra leads the crew of the Ghost back to his homeworld to investigate.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Ezra’s vision of Lothal and Mon Mothma giving him a mission, The return to Lothal and the condition of the planet, Ezra and Sabine’s reconnaissance mission to Old Jho’s bar and his fate, Hera and Kanan’s quiet moment in the alley, and The Imperial pursuit of the Rebels through the se...

Episode 565 - Zahn on Thrawn - Star Wars News

April 28, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 22.6 MB

Timonthy Zahn recently shared some thoughts on Grand Admiral Thrawn that inspired a discussion about the Thrawn’s past, present, and future in this week’s news.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Timothy Zahn’s thoughts on what makes Thrawn work as a character, The possibility of future Thrawn stories set between Rebels and Ahsoka, Carrie Fisher’s posthumous reception of a star on the Walk of Fame, Rachel Weisz on telling her daughter “Star ...

Episode 564- Marvel’s The High Republic Phase 2 Issues 4-6

April 26, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 23.2 MB

Jedi Knight Vildar Mac and Padawan Matty Cathley find themselves in the middle of the Battle of Jedha after the Herald incites a riot.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The Herald’s arrival at the Convocation of the Force on Jedha, How the Herald incited a riot, How these comics tell another side of the Battle of Jedha, The appearance of the Brotherhood of the Ninth Door, The Path of the Open Hand and their goals, A possible connection...

Episode 563 - The Mandalorian, Chapter 24 - The Return

April 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Din Djarin, Bo-Katan, and Grogu lead the Mandalorians against Moff Gideon and the Empire on Mandalore in the season three finale.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on the season finale, The impact of the previous episode and its title, chapter 23 - “The Spies,” on our reception and expectations for this episode, The quality of the action in this episode from the Mandalorian to Bo-Katan and the Armorer leadi...

Episode 562 - Phase 3 of The High Republic Details - Star Wars News

April 21, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 29 MB

We are wrapping up our coverage of Star Wars news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Europe with a look at the publishing news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Trials of the Jedi - the name of phase 3 of The High Republic, The release schedule for the three waves of phase 3 of The High Republic, The High Republic titles we are most anticipating, Announcements of a Star Wars crossover event in Marvel Comics written by Cha...

Episode 561 - Return of the Jedi, Part 4 - There is Another

April 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

In part four of our year-long series examining Return of the Jedi, the Emperor arrives at the Death Star, Luke visits Master Yoda, and the Rebel Alliance plans their assault.   We are joined by Ross Hollebon of the Album Cockpit Podcast and Fantatracks.com.   This episode covers the segment of Return of the Jedi that runs from 0:37:05 to 0:51:33 on Disney+.   On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Luke’s departure from Tatooine while Han, Lei...

Episode 560 - The Mandalorian - Chapter 23 - The Spies

April 17, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 31.9 MB

Two tribes of Mandalorians unite and begin their mission to retake Mandalore. However, the Empire has schemes to ambush them.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The first appearance of Moff Gideon in this season of The Mandalorian, Surprise appearances of a popular Legends character and another Imperial officer from the current Star Wars canon, The uniting of two tribes of Mandalorians on Nevarro, Grogu’s new suit, Bo-Katan’s mission to Ma...

Episode 559 - Star Wars Celebration News - Disney+

April 16, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 27 MB

A wealth of information regarding Star Wars projects on Disney+ emerged from Star Wars Celebration Europe.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The new trailer for Ahsoka and the cast reveals, Cast announcements and news regarding Jude Law in Skeleton Crew, Information regarding The Acolyte, High Republic Era show, An update on season two of Andor, A lack of information regarding season four of The Mandalorian, The surprise announce...

Episode 558 - Star Wars Celebration News - The Movies

April 14, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 32 MB

Star Wars Celebration Europe brought announcements concerning every corner of the Star Wars Galaxy. In this episode, we discuss Lucasfilm’s announcement of three movies in development.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The addition of three new eras to the Star Wars timeline, Kathleen Kennedy’s announcement of three new movies, What a Dawn of the Jedi era movie might be like and who is directing it, The New Republic era movie and how it relate...

Episode 557 - World Between Worlds - April 2023

April 12, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 37.2 MB

From beach towels and Grogu porcelain figures to headsets and phone stands, Jay has collected another wonder batch of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products in this month’s edition of World Between Worlds.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Star Wars themed towels from Sand Cloud, The various items available at the Star Wars Celebration Store, Porcelain Star Wars figures from Lladró, Gold and silver collector coins from...

Episode 556 - The Mandalorian - Chapter 22 - Guns For Hire

April 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Bo-Katan’s quest to reunite the Mandalorians takes her and Din Djarin on a side mission to investigate malfunctioning droids on the planet of Plazir.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The Mandalorians under Axe Woves’s leadership in a mercenary role, The planet of Plazir with its direct democracy, Christopher Lloyd’s appearance as Commissioner Helgait, The Resistor, a droid bar, and the philosophy of service of the droids, The resolution o...

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