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A character makes his way into Skeleton Crew from The Battle for Endor and all the publishing reveals from NYCC are featured in this week’s Star Wars news.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The surprise reveal that a character species from The Battle for Endor will be appearing in Skeleton Crew,
• Covers for Star Wars graphic novels coming from Dark Horse comics,
• A new Poe Dameron mini-series that leads into The Force Awakens,
• The High Republic Adventures story details, art, and covers,
• Extremely intriguing concept art for the Jedi as they prepare to fight the Nihil and Nameless in The High Republic,
• Art for the next audio novel featuring Marchion Ro and Lourna Dee,
• Charles Soule’s upcoming Star Wars: Legacy of Vader comic from Marvel, and more.

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The Gungans take the field against the battle droids, Padmé leads the Naboo against the Viceroy, and Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi duel Darth Maul.

We are joined by Craig Dickinson from Reading Between the Reels, and Tom Gross from Teachers in the Dungeon for this discussion of The Phantom Menace.

The segment of The Phantom Menace we are discussing runs from 1:44:38 to 1:54:39.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Craig and Tom’s memories of seeing The Phantom Menace for the first time, their farovrite characters, and scenes,
• The Gungans battle against the battle droids and their role in the overall fight,
• Padmé’s infiltration into Theed palace,
• The battle in the hangar and Qui-Gon’s instructions to Anakin Skywalker to hide and stay safe,
• Darth Maul’s emergence in the hangar and the reveal of the double bladed lightsaber,
• The Naboo assault on the Trade Federation battleship with the N-1 starfighters, and
• Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan’s fight against Darth Maul.

For more discussion of The Phantom Menace, check our the last episode in this series, which is episode 786.

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Kit Fisto, his former Padawan, and a squad of clones infiltrate the lair of General Grievous. Can the Jedi escape before Grievous eliminates them all?

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The introduction of Kit Fiston into The Clone Wars,
• Some of the backstory of General Grievous,
• How Count Dooku has set a trap for Grievous and given him a chance to redeem himself,
• Kit Fisto’s former padawan, Nahdar Vebb, and his use of power in this episode, and
• The overall lesson to be learned from this episode.

Check out the previous episode in our The Clone Wars rewatch in episode 794.

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Star Wars and Marvel are commemorating 10 years of new canon comics with Star Wars: A New Legacy. Also, there is another guest announcement for Star Wars Celebration in this week’s Star Wars news.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The announcement of Star Wars: A New Legacy,
• Some of the characters appearing in A New Legacy,
• A new guest announcement for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025,
• The lack of buzz for the next Celebration and our feelings about it, and
• When we would like to see the next Celebration in the United States.

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Jay has found some Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products perfect for fall and Halloween in this edition of World Between Worlds.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Star Wars inspired shirts from Phaseline,
• A Hunter inspired scent from The Nerf Herder Co.,
• An Ahsoka themed candle from The Nerf Herder Co.,
• Items honoring Carrie Fisher from The Nerf Herder Co.,
• The Lothcat Cafe Collection, also from The Nerf Herder Co.,
• A Candy Corn Loth-Cat from Target,
• The Star Wars Pumpkinfied BB-8 Silk Touch Throw Blanket at Home Depot,
• Star Wars Halloween jewelry from Girls Crew,
• Star Wars Halloween Bandanas from A Fan of ___ Shop,
• A Star Wars Rebel Symbol Panel Crewneck from Box Lunch,
• The Star Wars Icons Women’s Cardigan also from Box Lunch,
• A Star Wars Mummy Stormtrooper bi-fold wallet from Buckle-Down,
• Halloween Ewok T-shirts from Tee Shirt Palace,
• A Star Wars Rancor Cookie Holder Mug from Hallmark,
• The Darth Vader hooded blanket also at Hallmark,
• The Darth Vader gift set from Hallmark,
• New Darth Maul canteens from Corkcicle, and
• Some Star Wars memorabilia available from Regal Cinemas.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out the previous edition of World Between Worlds in episode 783.

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Ahsoka Tano and Jedi Master Luminara Unduli defend Nute Gunray from Asajj Ventress as she leads an assault against a Republic cruiser in this episode of The Clone Wars.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Pairing Ahsoka with Luminara,
• Ahsoka’s recklessness when interrogating Nute Gunray,
• The portrayal of Asajj Ventress and how she evolves from here,
• Darth Sidious and Count Dooku’s thoughts on Asajj Ventress, and
• Senate guard Captain Argyus and his betrayal of the Republic.

You can find our review of the previous episode of The Clone Wars in episode 791.

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In this week’s Star Wars news Ewan McGregor talks the future of Obi-Wan Kenobi, badge art for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, Rancho Obi-Wan announces The Saga Museum, and more.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Ewan McGregor’s comments on a potential second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi,
• The reveal of badge art for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025,
• A fun LEGO Star Wars Halloween short on YouTube, and 
• The announcement of The Saga Museum by Ranco Obi-Wan.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent on their first mission a few years after The Phantom Menace in this audiobook by Bryan Q. Miller.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our non-spoiler thoughts on this audiobook overall,
• The state of Anakin and Obi-Wan’s relationship a few years after the Battle of Naboo,
• How Anakin and Obi-Wan got sent on their first mission,
• The portrayal of Anakin and Obi-Wan’s characterization,
• The podracing that happens in the book,
• Many of the references and Easter eggs that appear in the story, and more.

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Jar Jar Binks is mistaken for a Jedi when he accompanies Senator Padmé Amidala on a diplomatic mission to Rodia.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The debut of Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best) in The Clone Wars,
• How C-3P0 (Anthony Daniels) lied to Jar Jar and proved he isn’t a security risk,
• The lack of Rodians on Rodia,
• The tone of this episode compared to the prior episode,
• The humor of this episode, and more.

Check out the prior episode in our The Clone Wars re-watch in episode 788.

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This week’s Star Wars news acknowledges the tenth anniversary of Rebels, a trailer for Music By John Williams, and an excerpt from Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• How the tenth anniversary of Rebels snuck up on us,
• The trailer for Music By John Williams and the praise given to John Williams by Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ron Howard, and others, and
• An old western style excerpt for the upcoming Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss novel by Steven Barnes.

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It’s another round of “Ask Me Anything Star Wars” where we ask each other Star Wars related questions. This time we talk food, the heroines of Star Wars, Galaxy’s Edge, and more.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The types of food we would like to try from Star Wars,
• If we could change the setting in Galaxy’s Edge, would we?
• What technology would we want from Star Wars in the real world, and
• Which heroine from Star Wars had the best character arc or journey.

Check out our previous “Ask Me Anything” discussion in episode 768.

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Ahsoka Tano faces off against General Grievous while Anakin Skywalker searches for R2-D2 on a Separatist space station in this episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Ahsoka’s fight with General Grievous and why Anakin couldn’t be involved,
• The Legends reference to the planet of Ruusan,
• The issues of what R2-D2’s memory never getting erased raise for when C-3PO gets his memory erased,
• The duel between Artoo and Goldie,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s reaction to Anakin’s mission, and more.

Check out more coverage of our The Clone Wars re-watch in episode 782.

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This week’s Star Wars news features Jay’s recap of the Cleveland Gaming Classic, a surprise Star Wars audiobook, and a new Bad Batch story.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Jay’s weekend at the Cleveland Gaming Classic as a cosplay guest,
• The surprise of a new Star Wars audiobook, Padawan’s Pride, and
• A new story featuring the Bad Batch from Dark Horse Comics.

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Queen Amidala returns to Naboo with the Jedi to defend her. With a little assistance from Jar Jar Binks, she plans to raise an army and take back her planet from the Trade Federation.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The Jedi Council’s decision not to train Anakin Skywalker and Qui-Gon Jinn’s response,
• Qui-Gon’s disagreement with Obi-Wan Kenobi over training Anakin,
• The Trade Federation and Darth Sidious’s plan for Amidala’s return to Naboo,
• Queen Amidala’s attempt to recruit the gungans and the reveal of her true identity, and
• Amidala’s plea to Boss Nass and the gungans at the Sacred Place, and
• Amidala’s plan to defeat the Trade Federation.

For the previous episode in our The Phantom Menace series, check out episode 771.

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Sig Greebling and Jedi Bob race to find a Jedi Temple are restore the galaxy before Darth Devastator can capture the cornerstone and dominate an alternate Star Wars galaxy in this LEGO special.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on this LEGO Star Wars mini-series,
• The origins of Jedi Bob and why he is significant,
• Our favorite Star Wars references and Easter Eggs in this mini-series,
• The alternate take on the Jedi and Sith in the series, and
• Whether we would be interest in a sequel to this LEGO Star Wars special.

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This week’s discussion of Star Wars news looks at some exclusive photos for Skeleton Crew from Entertainment Weekly, an excerpt from Tears of the Nameless, Ewan McGregor getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and more.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Exclusive Skeleton Crew photos from Entertainment Weekly,
• An always on live streaming channel featuring Star Wars and Marvel coming to Disney+,
• An excerpt from The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless by George Mann,
• Ewan McGregor getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,
• “Rey’s Theme” recorded live from space, and
• The development of the final entry in Star Wars Jedi series by EA and Respawn.

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In this month’s round up of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, Jay has some new clothing finds and gets everyone ready for Halloween.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• A “Hello Snips” crafted metal fandom sign from Fangirling Over Jesus,
• A Chopper inspired shirt from A Fan of____ Shop,
• Star Wars phone cases from Wolfcase,
• New hard-shell carry-on suitcases from Heroes & Villains,
• Star Wars collared sweatshirts and cargo pants from Purshoadex,
• Coolers featuring Jabba and his palace from Igloo,
• New Star Wars military mashup shirts from Phaseline.com,
• Halloween themed Star Wars shirts from RSVLTS, and
• Other Star Wars inspired Halloween products available at Target.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, check out the last episode of World Between Worlds in episode 774.

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After an aggressive battle with General Grievous’s fleet, Anakin Skywalker loses R2-D2 in space. Although he gets a replacement astromech, he can’t let his friend go.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The tone of this episode compared the previous five episodes,
• The music of this episode and how it differs,
• What R2-D2 means to Anakin Skywalker,
• The production order of The Clone Wars and how this episode was one of the first produced,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s reaction to Anakin losing R2-D2,
• The IG assassin droids in the Trandoschan scavenger ship,
• Ahsoka’s role in the episode, and
• What we thought of “Goldie.”

Check out the prior entry in our The Clone Wars re-watch in episode 779.

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The world lost the glorious baritone voice of James Earl Jones when he passed away at the age of 93. We are remembering his legacy and achievements in this episode.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The passing of James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader among other things,
• The career, accolades, roles, tributes, and other details of James Earl Jones life,
• The Acolyte receives and Emmy for its costumes, and
• The passing of Star Wars comic artist John Cassaday.

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Princess Leia embarks on a quest to rescue surviving Alderaanians in Marvel’s 2015 mini-series Princess Leia.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The backstory to this limited series,
• The setting and setup for Leia’s mission,
• Perception of Leia by other Alderaanians,
• The introduction of the character Evaan and what she thinks of Leia,
• How Leia embarks on her quest, and
• Leia’s thoughts on what it means to be from Alderaan.

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The clones take center stage when the Separatists attack a Republic listening post manned only by rookie clone troopers. Never fear, Captain Rex and Commander Cody arrive to save the day.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• How this episode is a foundational episode for so many other episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars,
• The first appearance of the commando droids and why they are rare,
• The introduction of Echo and how he changes so much later,
• Captain Rex and Commander Cody making their debuts in The Clone Wars, and
• Some trivia elements of this episode of The Clone Wars.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 776.

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Natasha Liu Bordizzo casually mentioned when she will be filming season two of Ahsoka, and we’re discussing what that means and more in this week’s Star Wars news.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Natasha Liu Bordizzo’s (Sabine Wren) comments on when she will be filming season two of Ahsoka,
• Carl Weathers (Greef Karga in The Mandalorian) receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and
• Our initial thoughts on the gameplay of Star Wars: Outlaws.

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We dive into the novelization for The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks and discuss the additions, the changes, and what makes it work.

We are joined by Ross Hollebon of the Album Cockpit Podcast and Fantatracks.com.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our first experiences reading the novelization of The Phantom Menace,
• Some of our favorite scenes that appeared in the novel that were not in the movie,
• How this stroy works as a novel compared to as a movie,
• The discussion of the origins of the Jedi and the Sith according to the novel,
• The Living Force versus the Unifying Force,
• How attachment was portrayed,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s intolerance for Anakin Skywalker and Jar Jar Binks and his relationship with Qui-Gon Jinn,
• How the politics were expanded upon in the novel, and more!

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The “Malevolence” trilogy of episodes concludes as Anakin and Obi-Wan board the Separatist battleship to rescue Senator Padmé Amidala from General Grievous.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• How “Destroy Malevolence” compares to the previous two episodes in this trilogy,
• Senator Padmé Amidala’s first appearance in The Clone Wars,
• Obi-Wan Kenbobi’s first action role in The Clone Wars,
• The banter between Obi-Wan and General Grievous,
• Whether the Jedi should have been suspicious of Chancellor Palpatine after this,
• Anakin and Padmé’s romance,
• The rail jet system inside the Malevolence,
• The destruction of the Malevolence,
• Grievous refusing to answer Count Dooku and taking off.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 773.

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The Maestro, John Williams, will be the subject of an upcoming documentary on Disney+ that features the likes of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, and more.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The details of a recently announced documentary about the life and career of composer John Williams,
• The confirmation that Sigourney Weaver will appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• Rosario Dawson’s comments on a second season of Ahsoka, and
• The release of Star Wars: Outlaws.

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Jay recaps the Her Universe Fashion Show from San Diego Comic Con and highlights some other Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product finds in this edition of World Between Worlds.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Local Star Wars jewelry Jay received as a gift,
• An Ahsoka plushie and action figure Jay received as a birthday present,
• Star Wars Oreos,
• The results of the Her Universe Fashion Show from San Diego Comic Con,
• The Acolyte inspired merchandise from the YourWeirdAuntShop on Etsy,
• New Star Wars Sweater Vests from Heroes & Villains, and
• Humberly Gonzalez’s (the voice of Kay Vess in the upcoming Star Wars: Outlaws) nails as seen on Instagram.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas and finds, check out episode 762.

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The “Malevolence” trilogy continues with “Shadow of Malevolence” in our The Clone Wars re-watch. Anakin leads Shadow Squadron in a daring mission to destroy General Grievous’s battleship.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• What this episode of The Clone Wars reminds us of from other Star Wars properties,
• Ahsoka’s inexperience and maturity in “Shadow of Malevolence,”
• Count Dooku’s comments to General Grievous about carelessly destroying battle droids,
• Comments made by Plo Koon and others about Anakin’s leadership abilities and whether they were earned,
• The assault on the Malevlonce, and more.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 770.

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Lucasfilm has decided not to give The Acolyte a second season. We discuss this decision and what is going on with Star Wars content on Disney+.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• What we thought of the decision to cancel any future season of The Acolyte,
• The questions that are leftover from the one season of The Acolyte,
• What is the future of Star Wars content on Disney+,
• How does this impact previously announced tie-in novels and comics,
• Does this mark a similar pivot to content production similar to what Marvel is doing? and
• Why this decision might have been made.

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Our discussion of The Phantom Menace for its 25th anniversary continues with a discussion of Amidala’s call for a vote of no confidence in Valorum’s leadership and the dispute about training Anakin as a Jedi.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Senator Palpatine briefing Queen Amidala on the state of the Republic and how he planted the seeds for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum,
• Qui-Gon’s report to the Jedi Council about the Sith and a vergence in the Force,
• Anakin Skywalker’s attempt to say goodbye to Padmé after the Queen “sent her on an errand,”
• Queen Amidala’s call for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum at the Senate,
• Qui-Gon Jinn’s and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s conversation on the balcony outside the Jedi Council chambers,
• The Jedi Council testing Anakin, and
• Queen Amidala’s discussion with Jar Jar Binks, the report that Palpatine is nominated for Chancellor, and Amidala’s decision to return to Naboo.

Find our the last entry in our The Phantom Menace series in episode 759.

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Our re-watch of The Clone Wars continues with a viewing of “Rising Malevolence” from season one. Anakin and Ahsoka set off on a mission to rescue Jedi Master Plo Koon from a new Separatist secret super weapon.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our memories of watching this episode for the first time,
• The first appearances of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars,
• How Plo Koon relates to the clones in his command,
• The creepiness of the battle droids as they hunt down and murder clones,
• Ahsoka and Plo Koon’s prior relationship,
• The Malevolence and its role as a Separatist super weapon, and
• The ulterior motives of Chancellor Palpatine in this episode.

Find more The Clone Wars content in episode 767.

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We are discussing the announcements regarding The Mandalorian and Grogu, Skeleton Crew, Andor, LEGO: Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy and more from D23.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• News about the filming of The Mandalorian and Grogu and a sizzle reel,
• Diego Luna’s comments on season two of Andor and character confirmations,
• A first look at Skeleton Crew,
• A new trailer for LEGO: Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,
• An update to Smuggler’s Run at Galaxy’s Edge featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu, and
• Harrison Ford, Frank Oz, and John Williams getting inducted as Disney Legends.

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We take a break from our usual schedule to ask and answer several questions of each other about Star Wars.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• What kind of cosplay Jay might build if funds weren’t an issue,
• If we had our choice, what kind of job would we want with Lucasfilm,
• What our feelings are about the old expanded universe getting set aside as Legends now that ten years have passed, and more.

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Begun, the rewatch of The Clone Wars has! We’re going all the way back to episode one, season one with a discussion of Yoda’s fight against Asajj Ventress and her battle droids.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our memories from seeing the very first episode of The Clone Wars for the first time,
• The quality of the animation and how it has changed over the years,
• How the clones and the battle droids evolved from the movies to animation,
• The environment of the dried coral moon of Rugosa,
• How Asajj Ventress appeared in this episode compared to how she evolves in the series,
• Yoda’s lessons for the clones under his command, and
• Our favorite moments from the episode.

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This week’s Star Wars news begins with Jay’s take on news from San Diego Comic Con announcements, and then we discuss the upcoming “what if?” story where Leia joins the Dark Side of the Force.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Jay’s interest and excitement for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,
• A longer discussion of the Star Wars publishing announcements from San Diego Comic Con,
• Some deeper thoughts on “Reign of the Empire,”
• The announcement of the back-up story from Darth Vader #50 where Princess Leia joins Darth Vader on the dark side of the Force, and
• New guest announcements for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.

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This installment of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Trivia is all about the Boonta Eve Classic podrace.

The trivia in this episode covers the segment of The Phantom Menace that runs from 55:03 to 1:10:04, which is the podrace.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we are answering trivia that includes the following topics:

• Which podracer has pole position for the Boonta Eve Classic?
• Who are the commentators for the podrace?
• What Hutt accompanied Jabba the Hutt to the podrace?
• Who sabotages Anakin Skywalker’s podrace?
• Which aliens were take shots at the racers? …and more.

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The Phantom Menace trivia returns with questions about Qui-Gon Jinn’s deal with Watto about the podrace and preparing Anakin’s podracer for the Boonta Eve Classic.

The questions in this round of trivia focus on the portion of The Phantom Menace that runs from 44:14 to 55:02.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we are discussing trivia about:

• Qui-Gon’s deal with Watto to enter Anakin Skywalker in the Boonta Eve Classic,
• Preparing the podracer for the race,
• The kids that watch Anakin work on his podracer,
• Qui-Gon testing Anakin’s blood for midicholorians,
• Darth Maul’s arrival on Tatooine, and
• Arriving at the hangar before the race.

For more The Phantom Menace trivia, check out episode 752.

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This week’s Star Wars news features a first look at Skeleton Crew and publishing news coming out of San Diego Comic Con.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• A first look at Star Wars: Skeleton Crew  from People magazine,
• San Diego Comic Con reveals about The High Republic, tie-ins to The Acolyte, and more, and
• The announcement of the Reign of the Empire trilogy.

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San Diego Comic Con exclusives, jewelry, laptop sleeves, scent diffusers, and more highlight this month’s roundup of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Star Wars: The Ultimate Cookbook: The Official Guide to Cooking Your Way Through the Galaxy, 
• San Diego Comic Con exclusive merchandise,
• Star Wars jewelry from Her Universe and Girls Crew,
• Star Wars pendants from Star Wars Fine Jewelry,
• Laptop sleeves from Orbitkey,
• Canteen slings from Corkcickle,
• Star Wars luxury scents from the Hotel Collection, and
• Back to school products available from Erin Condren and Amazon.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product suggestions, check out the last episode of World Between Worlds in episode 747.

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The battle between the Jedi and Marchion Ro and the Nihil continues in Tessa Gratton’s Temptation of the Force. We are discussing the latest adult novel from The High Republic in this episode.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on the novel,
• Porter Engle and his pursuit of General Veiss,
• Bell Zettifar and Burryaga and their pursuit of reports of the return of the Drengir and the mysterious blight plaguing planets around the galaxy,
• Vernestra Rwoh’s role in this novel,
• Xylan Graf and his husbands Cair San Tekka and their roles in assisting the Jedi and the Republic,
• Marchion Ro’s journey around the galaxy as he investigates the secrets of the blight,
• Jedi Master Avar Kriss, her relationship with Master Elzar Mann, her thoughts on the Force, and her thoughts on love inside the Jedi order,
• Avon Starros and her evolution in The High Republic,
• The Battle at Lightning Crash Station and the liberation of Naboo,
• The conclusion of the novel, and more.

For more recent discussion of The High Republic, check out episodes 711, 738, and 756.

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The Battle of Jakku will explore the final battle of the Galactic Civil War in the pages of Marvel comics starting this October. We are discussing what we know and how this works with existing canon.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The announcement that the Battle of Jakku is coming to Marvel comics,
• How this comic will work with canon novels such as Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath and Alexander Freed’s Alphabet Squadron,
• Some of the teases from the press release and the descriptions of the issues,
• The announcement of three new graphic novels from Dark Horse adapting the prequel trilogy movies, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith,
• The reveal of The Edge of Balance: Premonition, the latest manga entry for The High Republic, and
• The cover for the new Star Wars Encyclopedia.

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In the aftermath of the podrace, Anakin is freed, Darth Maul attacks, and the Jedi deliver the Queen of Naboo to Coruscant. We are breaking it down in part seven of our The Phantom Menace series.

We are joined by Dan Zehr, host of Coffee with Kenobi and Star Wars author, for this discussion.

The segment of the film we discuss runs from 1:10:04 to 1:22:45.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Dan’s earliest experiences with The Phantom Menace,
• The celebration of Anakin Skywalker’s win after the podrace,
• Qui-Gon Jinn and Watto settling up their bet and the consequences,
• Qui-Gon delivering the news that Anakin has been freed and is no longer a slave,
• Anakin and Shmi Skywalker’s goodbye as he leaves to join the Jedi,
• Darth Maul’s attack, and
• The Jedi successfully delivering Queen Amidala to Coruscant and the introduction of Chancellor Valorum.

Make sure to check out the prior entry in our The Phantom Menace series in episode 746.

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Shawn Levy comments on Jonathan Trooper writing his Star Wars movie, Ahsoka receives Emmy nominations, a new Ewok comic is coming, and we meet the crime syndicates of Star Wars: Outlaws in this week’s news.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Shawn Levy (Deadpool and Wolverine) confirming Jonathan Trooper is writing the script for his Star Wars movie,
• Ahsoka’s five Emmy nominations,
• A new Ewoks comic from Marvel arriving this fall, and
• The criminal syndicates of Star Wars: Outlaws.

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The season finale of The Acolyte brings Sol, Osha, Mae, and the Stranger into a dangerous final confrontation while Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh investigates.

In this fully episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Osha’s vision when she puts on Qimir’s helmet,
• More about who and what Osha and Mae are how they were created,
• Senator Rayencourt’s meeting with Vernestra,
• Whether we have sympathy for Sol and whether he is solely to blame for everything that happened,
• Why the Jedi are always portrayed as deeply flawed,
• How this episode and prior episodes foreshadow the original trilogy,
• The epic fight scenes,
• The conspiracy the Jedi engage in to cover everything up, and
• The cameos in the season finale.

Find our discussion of episode seven of The Acolyte in episode 754.

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We return to Cavan Scott’s The High Republic with a discussion of issues five and six. Keeve Trennis attempts to recover Jedi Master Sskeer while a Child of the Storm hunts the Jedi.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Keeve Trennis’s attempt to get through to Jedi Master Sskeer as he suffers from Magrak syndrome,
• The rift that has developed between Terec and Ceret,
• The unexpected return of a phase two character,
• The mysterious child that the Jedi find, and
• Lourna Dee’s role in all of this.

Find our discussion of issues 1 through 4 in episode 708.

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Our news starts with the possibility of Moff Gideon returning in The Mandalorian & Grogu before we reflect on Star Wars projects and how the hype has changed. We also discuss a writer for Shawn Levy’s movie, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, and the latest Haslab project.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The possibility of Giancarlo Espositio reprising the role of Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian & Grogu,
• The announcement of a writer for Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie,
• The slate of upcoming Star Wars movies and how the hype has changed compared to when The Force Awakens was in production,
• An enhanced version of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, and
• The results of the Haslab Mos Eisley Cantina crowd funding project.

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The penultimate episode of the first season of The Acolyte returns to the clash between he Jedi and the witches on Brendok 16 years earlier to provide answers ahead of the finale.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on this episode,
• What brought the Jedi to Brendok in the first place and how this relates to Star Wars at large,
• Torbin’s desires to return to Coruscant and how that impacts this episode and the series,
• Who was to blame for what happened between the Jedi and the witches,
• What degree of culpability Sol bears for everything that happened, and
• How this turned into a coverup by the Jedi that were on Brendok.

If you enjoyed this discussion of episode 7 of The Acolyte, check out our discussion of episode 6 in episode 751 of Podcast Stardust.

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Captain Phasma is a survivor at any cost. In this 2017 mini-series from Marvel, she proves it by pursuing a target to cover her actions on Starkiller Base by any means necessary.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall thoughts on Captain Phasma,
• Captain Phasma’s defining characteristic: she is a survivor,
• Phasma’s attempt to pin her treachery on Lt. Sol Rivas,
• TN-3465, the First Order TIE Fighter pilot that accompanies Phasma on this mission,
• Phasma’s conduct in carrying out her mission, and
• How Phasma wraps up loose ends at the end.

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In light of a slow news week, we return to trivia for The Phantom Menace. These questions largely focus on Qui-Gon’s interactions with Watto in his shop.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Questions about the parts that Qui-Gon tries to buy from Watto,
• What kind of currency and how much of it that Qui-Gon has,
• Jar Jar’s antics in Watto’s shop while Qui-Gon bargains with Watto,
• Anakin’s discussion with Padmé,
• Trivia surrounding Sebulba’s introduction,
• Questions about Qui-Gon, Jar Jar, and Padmé’s introduction to Shmi, and
• Darth Sidious’s instructions for Darth Maul.

For more The Phantom Menace trivia, check out episodes 741, 742, and 743.

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In the aftermath of the battle on Khofar, the Stranger tempts Osha to the dark side while Mae continues her infiltration of Sol’s ship in this thought provoking episode of The Acolyte.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Acolyte,
• Whether the Unknown Planet is Ahch-to or not,
• Qimir’s statements about the Jedi to Osha and his attempts to draw her to the dark side of the Force,
• How some of Qimir’s statements about anger and fear find root in other Star Wars stories,
• Mae and Sol’s interactions aboard Sol’s ship,
• Vernestra’s investigation of what happened on Khofar, and
• What we think may happen next.

For more of our coverage of The Acolyte, check out episodes 745 and 748.

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The Jedi Council takes a joint goodwill mission to the planet Kwenn and confronts pirates bent on revenge in this pre-The Phantom Menace novel by John Jackson Miller.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our non-spoiler thoughts before we dive into the details of the book,
• The opening scenes featuring Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon’s challenge to the Jedi Council,
• The mission to Kwenn and what the Jedi hope to accomplish,
• Our favorite Jedi Masters in this book,
• Zilastra, the leader of the pirates, and what her motivation is,
• Captain Pell Baylo and his feelings about Mace Windu and the Jedi, and
• A surprise appearance in the novel.

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