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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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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In this alternative Star Wars story, Return of the Jedi unfolds differently when Leia’s meeting with Jabba the Hutt comes to an explosive conclusion.

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

• The twist to the story that alters events from Return of the Jedi,
• How this “What if…?” story compares to Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope and Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back,
• How Leia’s actions impact Han Solo while he is frozen in carbonite,
• Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s discussion with Luke Skywalker on Dagobah,
• Some of the moments from Return of the Jedi that were lost in this version of the story,
• Luke and Leia’s confrontation with Darth Vader and the Emperor, and
• Darth Vader’s redemption and whether it worked.

For our discussion of Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope, check out episode 692. For our discussion of Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back, check out episode 696.

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Ahmed Best teases a new mocap project with some interesting hashtags in this week’s news. Plus, we look at a lot of Star Wars book news.

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

• Ahmed Best’s recent social media post of himself in a mocap suit with some interesting hashtags,
• The announcement of The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire,
• An excerpt from Star Wars: The Living Force,
• A look at The High Republic: Edge of Balance Volume 3, and
• The cancellation of a Star Wars video game.

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Omega and Crosshair crash land on a remote world and come to an understanding to find a way off the planet before the Empire can catch up with them.

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

• Omega and Crosshair’s goals once they crash land on Lau,
• Omega taking the lead on their escape from the Empire,
• How Crosshair has come to what may be a change of heart where Omega is concerned,
• Omega hustling gambler’s in the cantina,
• The escape from the space port on Lau, and
• The reunion with the Bad Batch at the end of the episode.

Check out our discussion of the first three episodes of the season in episode 694.

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In this Star Wars “what if” style story, Luke Skywalker doesn’t survive his injuries on Hoth, and it is up to Han Solo to find Dagobah and Master Yoda to save the galaxy from the Empire.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this story and how it compares to Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope,
• The timing of this story in relation to the prequel movies and how Attack of the Clones impacted this story, or should have impacted this story,
• Whether it is believable that Han Solo would be interested in training as a Jedi,
• Yoda’s reception of Princess Leia and how he trained her,
• Yoda and Darth Vader’s confrontation, and
• Leia’s confrontation with Darth Vader.

For our discussion of Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope, check out episode 692.

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The classic Star Wars Battlefront games get a re-release, Visions wins at the ANNIE Awards, and rumors of a release date for The Acolyte feature in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• Rumors of a summer release date for The Acolyte,
• News of a possible teaser for The Acolyte and news of a composer for the score,
• Two episodes of Star Wars Visions receiving recognition at the ANNIE Awards,
• Our thoughts on season two of Visions nearly a year after its release, and
• The re-release of the classic Star Wars Battlefront games on current platforms.

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As Omega plots her escape from Tantiss, Hunter and Wrecker search the galaxy for her while the Emperor’s grand design begins to focus in the first three episodes of season three of The Bad Batch.

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

• Omega’s life on Tantiss,
• What is it about Omega’s blood that puts her in danger,
• Omega’s domestication of a lurca hound and possibly Crosshair,
• Dr. Hemlock and Emperor Palpatine’s plans that are described as an “abomination,”
• The condition of Crosshair and whether he is carrying any guilt,
• Wrecker and Hunter’s search for Omega,
• The return of Roland Durand from season one of The Bad Batch,
• The young clones on Setron,
• What are the slither vines,
• The Emperor’s visit to Tantiss and discussions with Hemlock,
• Omega and Crosshair’s escape from Tantiss, and
• What comes next for Omega and the rest of the Bad Batch.

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In the second installment of our series looking at The Phantom Menace, we meet Jar Jar Binks, see Qui-Gon mind trick Boss Nass, and follow the Jedi as they travel through the Planet Core of Naboo.

Ryder Waldron, from Idiot’s Array and The Star Wars School of Dentistry, returns to Podcast Stardust for this discussion.

The segment of the film we discuss runs from 10:45 to 21:33.

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

• The introduction of Jar Jar Binks and Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s reaction to him,
• The Jedi and Jar Jar’s arrival at Gunga city,
• Boss Nass’s gruff reaction to the Jedi,
• The journey through the Planet Core of Naboo, including the giant fish that reside there,
• Nute Gunray’s report to Darth Sidious and Darth Sidious’s description of Queen Amidala, and
• The Trade Federation’s arrival at Theed Palace.

Find part one of this series in episode 681.

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We take a look at a classic “What If….?” style story set in the Star Wars universe that explores how the story might have unfolded if Luke Skywalker didn’t destroy the Death Star in A New Hope.

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

• A brief history of the Star Wars Infinities comics from Dark Horse in 2001,
• The set up for the story in which Luke Skywalker’s torpedoes don’t destroy the Death Star,
• What happened to Leia after the destruction of Yavin IV,
• Luke and Han Solo’s trip to Dagobah to find Yoda and how Han related to Yoda, and
• The final confrontation between good and evil on Coruscant.

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The Phantom Menace is returning to theaters, The Mandalorian and Grogu look to start filming soon, and more feature in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• The return of The Phantom Menace to theaters and a new poster from Matt Ferguson,
• A potential update on the filming of The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• Our take on the “big reveal” from Empire magazine last week,
• The status of filming for Andor,
• A cover reveal for The High Republic: Temptation of the Force and a book description, and
• News on the release date for Star Wars: Outlaws.

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We celebrate Valentine’s Day by discussing a classic novel from the Legends era: Dave Wolverton’s The Courtship of Princess Leia.

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

• The background to The Courtship of Princess Leia,
• How Legends differs from the novels of the current Star Wars continuity,
• The overall story of this book, including our favorite moments,
• Leia’s difficult decision in choosing between Han Solo and Prince Isolder,
• The competing women lead societies in this novel, and
• How The Courtship of Princess Leia influenced current Star Wars stories concerning things like the Nightsisters, Dathomir, and riding rancors.

For more discussion of The Courtship of Princess Leia, check out episode 364.

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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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Charles Soule’s Shadows of Starlight fills in the year between Phase 1 and Phase 3 of The High Republic and we are breaking it down in this episode.

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

• The issuance of the Guardian Protocols by the Jedi Council,
• The return of a surprise character from Edge of Balance,
• Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann’s grief after Stellan Gios’s death,
• Avar Kriss behind the Nihil the Stormwall,
• Elzar Mann’s struggles to communicate with Avar,
• Bell Zettifar’s difficulty in adjusting to life after the fall of Starlight Beacon, and
• Marchion Ro’s plans and goals after the destruction of Starlight Beacon.

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We say goodbye to Carl Weathers before discussing the potential release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu and potential Obi-Wan Kenobi news from Empire.

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

• Our new collaboration with SaberMasters (don’t forget to use our promo code at checkout: Stardust),

• The passing of Carl Weathers, who portrayed Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, and some of our memories of him,

• Some news on the approximate release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu,

• Potential news related to Obi-Wan Kenobi teased by Empire magazine,

• Ahsoka getting a comic adaptation from Marvel, and

• Jedi: Survivor winning a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Jay has rounded up some great Star Wars gift ideas for all your loved ones.

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

• Recent Star Wars fashion and lifestyle acquisitions including a “Snips” patch from Jedi Kaylin Embroidery,
• New “I Love You” and “I Know” spirit jerseys from shopDisney,
• Other Valentine’s Day Star Wars themed items from shopDisney,
• A script based Ahsoka Tano Woven Shirt also from shopDisney,
• Star Wars jewelry from Girls Crew,
• New Star Wars jewelry from RockLove Jewelry,
• Fun Star Wars Valentine’s Day gifts from Funko,
• Valentine’s Day greeting cards from SunflowerStardust,
• “Pascalentines” from A Fan of____ Shop, and
• Vacuum insulated water bottles from the JoyJolt Destination Collection.

Find more fun Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product gift ideas in last month’s edition of World Between Worlds in episode 678.

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We continue our discussion of The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life with stories about Vernestra Rwoh, Keeve Trennis, Bell Zettifar, and new Jedi Amadeo Azzazzo and Mirro Lox.

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

• Vernestra Rwoh’s journey after the fall of Starlight Beacon in Phase 1,
• Bell Zettifar’s mission to discover the fate of Burryaga,
• Keeve Trennis’s message to young victims of a Hutt attack about being the light for others, and
• The introduction of two new Jedi: Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo and Jedi Master Mirro Lox.

Find part one of our discussion of Tales of Light and Life in episode 683.

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Daisy Ridley teases a new direction for the Jedi Order, Ewan McGregor reflects on performing in the prequel trilogy, and LEGO Star Wars celebrates 25 years of collaboration in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• Daisy Ridley’s comments about the direction of the Jedi Order in the upcoming “New Jedi Order” movie,
• What Daisy knows and doesn’t know about the cast and when the film will begin filming,
• Ewan McGregor’s thoughts on starring in the prequels,
• Ewan’s comments on a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and
• The beginning of celebrations around the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars.

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We discuss Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon with an emphasis on the Star Wars influences in the movie and whether we think it would have worked as a Star Wars movie.

We began talking about Rebel Moon in episode 595 (Star Wars News - first discussion of this movie) and episode 617 (trailer discussion).

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

• Our overall thoughts of Rebel Moon,
• A refresher on how this movie was pitched to Lucasfilm initially as a Star Wars movie,
• The main protagonists and villains of the movie,
• The Star Wars influences that are present in this movie, and
• Whether this movie would have worked if made as a Star Wars movie.

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We start our discussion of the stories from The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life with discussions of Axel Greylark, Marda Ro, Rooper Nitani, and more.

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

• A formative story of Axel Greylark’s time at University as he competes with a rival for the affection of his crush,
• Marda Ro’s memories of the events that followed the Battle of Dalna,
• Jedi Padawan Rooper Nitani’s Jedi Knight trial,
• A tale of friendship featuring Padawan Ram Jomaram, and
• The crew of the Vessel in the days, weeks, and months following the fall of Starlight Beacon.

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We discuss the release date, episode titles, poster, and trailer for season three of The Bad Batch and the surprise return of Asajj Ventress.

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

• The unexpected announcement of The Bad Batch season three premiere date,
• The episode titles for season three of The Bad Batch and what some of them might mean,
• The poster for season three,
• The trailer for season three of The Bad Batch,
• The surprise return of Asajj Ventress as seen in the trailer, and
• Some Marvel Star Wars comic news.

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Our series breaking down The Phantom Menace begins with the Jedi arrival at the Trade Federation blockade on Naboo.

Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7 joins us for this segment. Make sure to check our Allen’s TEDx Talk: Why Hope Is Star Wars’ Most Powerful Force.

This edition of our The Phantom Menace series covers the following segment of the movie: Beginning to 10:45.

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

• Allen’s experience with The Phantom Menace, his favorite scene, and favorite character,
• The opening crawl to The Phantom Menace and the importance of “taxation of the trade routes,”
• Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s arrival at the Trade Federation blockade,
• Initially thoughts on the battledroids,
• The first appearance of Neimoidians,
• Darth Sidious’s introduction in The Phantom Menace,
• Queen Amidala’s first appearance when she confronts the Trade Federation, and
• The Naboo response to the Trade Federation blockade.

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Our series focusing on Hondo Ohnaka takes us to Galaxy’s Edge as Hondo is caught up in a heist that involves a Sith artifact and Dok-Ondar.

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

• How this miniseries from Marvel portrays Black Spire Outpost on Batuu compared to the Disney theme parks,
• Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities,
• Han Solo and Chewbacca’s attempt to acquire a sarlacc,
• Greedo’s failed mission to kidnap an asset of the Banking Clan,
• Kendoh and her crew,
• A mission with Hondo Ohnaka to steal an artifact from the Temple of Kyber on Jedha,
• Doctor Aphra’s mission with Dok-Ondar to acquire a Sith artifact, and
• How Dok-Ondar came out on top at the end.

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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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We look at the status of the “New Jedi Order” movie, Dave Filoni receiving a lifetime achievement award, the status of Andor, and the potential for a Star Wars “What If…?” series.

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

• The status of “The New Jedi Order” movie starring Daisy Ridley after the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• Daisy Ridley’s recent comments on “The New Jedi Order,”
• Dave Filoni receiving an honor from The Saturn Awards,
• Diego Luna on shooting Andor, and
• The potential for a Star Wars “What If…?” style show.

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Our World Between World episodes for 2024 kickoff with a review of recent Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product acquisitions and an interview with a creator.

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

• Star Wars socks from Heroes and Villains,
• A Chopper long sleeve tee from Our Universe,
• Star Wars Helmet Hues Stemless Drinking Glasses from Joy Jolt,
• Beskar Knife Collection Set from Hedley & Bennett,
• An Ahsoka apron from Hedley & Bennett,
• Star Wars Ahsoka Poses Allover Sleep Pants from Box Lunch,
• Star Wars Ahsoka Stained Glass Portrait Tab Journal from Box Lunch,
• Custom made Star Wars Logo Earrings and an Ahsoka necklace, and
• An interview with Ashley Cox, the founder of Fangirling Over Jesus Shop.

If you are looking for more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out our previous edition of World Between Worlds in episode 666.

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The Hondo Ohnaka series continues with a look at Lou Anders’s Pirate’s Price. We discuss Hondo’s adventures with Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Maz Kanata.

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

• How this book relates to The Clone Wars, Rebels, and Galaxy’s Edge,
• Hondo Ohnaka’s attempts to steal the Millennium Falcon and how he met Han Solo and Chewbacca,
• The fascinating world of Dhandu 3, the pakiphantos species, and the turlossus,
• How a character named Mahjo Reelo conned Hondo into a job,
• Hondo’s adventure with Maz Kanata,
• How Hondo came to acquire the Millennium Falcon and station it at Blackspire Outpost on Batuu, 
• Some of Hondo’s mother’s advice, and
• Bazine Netal’s attempts to acquire the Millennium Falcon from Hondo.

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A new year brings big Star Wars news with the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to theaters and Ahsoka season two in development.

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

• The announcement of a new Star Wars movie: The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• How this movie fits in with the other announced movies from Star Wars Celebration London,
• The announcement of Ahsoka season two,
• How all of this impacts a fourth season of The Mandalorian, and
• David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) on their canceled Star Wars movie.

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With the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace approaching, we discuss the development and production of the first movie of the sequel trilogy.

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

• What was happening in Star Wars after Return of the Jedi and before The Phantom Menace,
• What changed in the film industry that inspired George Lucas to make the prequels,
• Some of the key people responsible for The Phantom Menace,
• A couple of casting stories,
• How George Lucas ended up directing this episode of Star Wars after approaching other directors to do it,
• Some of the issues that plagued filming The Phantom Menace,
• The distribution of the movie, and
• The trailers, poster, and title of the movie.

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We take a look back the years preceding the arrival of The Force Awakens in theaters after Disney purchased Lucasfilm and Star Wars from George Lucas.

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

• Reactions to the announcement that Disney was purchasing Lucasfilm and producing new Star Wars movies in 2012,
• The announcement that J.J. Abrams would direct Episode 7 of Star Wars,
• The legendary image of the table read for The Force Awakens,
• The UNICEF Force for Change contest associated with The Force Awakens,
• Harrison Ford’s broken leg,
• The initial trailer for The Force Awakens,
• The controversy around the use of “practical effects” for The Force Awakens, and
• Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in 2015 and the release of the second teaser trailer.

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We’ve noticed that Hondo Ohnaka knows an awful lot of people in the Star Wars galaxy, and so we have decided to play a little game to see how connected he actually is.

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

• The origin of this idea and how it spawned out of our Hondo Ohnaka series,
• Our theory, that like many characters, Hondo is fairly integrated into the galaxy and a chain could be made between him and any character fairly easy,
• The six degrees, or less, between Hondo Ohnaka, and characters chosen at random, and
• How Hondo would get along with the random characters chosen.

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It is a fresh year for Star Wars, and we are previewing new content coming to Disney+, The High Republic and other novels, and video games for the galaxy far, far away.

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

• New live action Star Wars shows coming to Disney+,
• Season three of The Bad Batch and other animated Star Wars offerings,
• Previously announced shows that are not expected in 2024,
• New novels coming for The High Republic,
• Other Star Wars novels debuting in 2024 not set in the High Republic era, and
• Star Wars video game releases.

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We are ringing in the new year by proposing resolutions for several Star Wars characters from recent Star Wars stories.

Happy New Year from Podcast Stardust!

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

• What some of the heroes of The Mandalorian might have in mind for goals and resolutions in the new year,
• How some of the heroes from Ahsoka might be looking at making changes after Grand Admiral Thrawn’s return,
• What a few members of The Bad Batch are planning now that they are down a member,
• What villains and heroes from The High Republic are planning in the new year as they prepare to confront each other once again, and
• What a few wild card characters have in store for 2024.

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We have one last episode of Podcast Stardust in 2023 and we are taking the opportunity to remember Carrie Fisher, discuss Queen Amidala, and the potential for another season of The Book of Boba Fett.

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

• The seventh anniversary of Carrie Fisher’s death,
• Natalie Portman’s thoughts on playing Queen Padmé Amidala and filming Star Wars,
• Temuera Morrison on the potential for a second season of The Book of Boba Fett, and
• Han Solo’s blaster setting a Guiness World Record.

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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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We kick off our coverage of Phase 3 of The High Republic with a look at George Mann’s Eye of Darkness as Marchion Ro makes more moves against the Jedi and the Republic.

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

• The status and dysfunctionality of the Nihil, Ghirra Starros’s ambitions, and Marchion Ro’s goals,
• Porter Engle’s quest and campaign behind the Stormwall,
• Avar Kriss and her mission also behind the Stormwall,
• Elzar Mann’s struggles with the Jedi on Coruscant,
• Lina Soh’s leadership of the Republic duing the crisis,
• Bell Zettifar and Burryaga’s missions, and
• Ties to some of the Star Wars movies.

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We are celebrating Christmas and the holidays by sharing Christmas presents between Star Wars characters.

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates.

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

• Our tradition of thinking of Christmas presents for Star Wars characters each year,
• The twist on this year’s edition of the Christmas show where we are having Star Wars characters give presents to each other,
• What Cal Kestis might give to Qi’ra,
• A nefarious gift Chancellor Palpatine might give Oppo Rancisis,
• A gift idea from Malakili to Jacen Syndulla, and
• Several other gift exchanges.

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Dave Filoni has thoughts on what Thrawn’s future might be in Star Wars, new full length audiobooks are available for classic Legends titles, and the Godzilla Minus One director definitely needs a Star Wars movie in this week's Star Wars news.

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

• Dave Filoni’s thoughts on the future of Grand Admiral Thrawn,
• Outbound Flight and Survivor’s Quest getting the full audiobook treatment,
• The past history of audiobooks for the Legends titles,
• More thoughts on the director of Godzilla Minus One getting a Star Wars movie, and
• Our Star Wars related plans for the Christmas weekend.

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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 Nine Line Apparel,
• Her Universe teasing a new product reveal,
• Star Wars Silicon Rings from Enso,
• A Halloween hoodie from Owl Ohh, and
• Star Wars Keepsake Ornaments from Hallmark.

Check our more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas in episode 612.

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Ahsoka and the Jedi younglings form an alliance with Hondo and his pirates to escape from Florrum and General Grievous’s droid army.

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

• Hondo’s reaction to General Grievous and Cound Dooku after they invade Florrum,
• The alliance formed between Hondo and the Jedi,
• The relationship Hondo forms with the Jedi youngling, Katooni,
• Hondo’s shifting ethics when it comes to the children and the Jedi,
• The secret hangar full of ships that Hondo has on Florrum, and
• The return of the Jedi younglings to Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Check out the prior entry in our Hondo Ohnaka series in episode 662.

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A new novel featuring Mace Windu is coming, Ahsoka made for good television, and Kylo Ren was once envisioned irredeemable character in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• Entertainment Weekly’s declaration that one episode of Ahsoka was one of the year’s best episodes of television,
• A new Star Wars novel featuring Jedi Master Mace Windu coming in 2024, and
• Adam Driver on the original plan for Kylo Ren in the sequel trilogy.

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After discussing Return of the Jedi, the novelization, and From a Certain Point of View, we conclude our 40th anniversary celebration of final film of the original trilogy.

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

• How Return of the Jedi stacks up with the other films in the saga after this year after a year’s worth of discussion,
• What surprised us from our discussion overs over the year,
• Our favorite parts of the discussion,
• Anything new we learned about Return of the Jedi, and
• Our favorites moments, lines of dialogue, scenes, and characters from the movie.

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When General Grievous intercepts Obi-Wan Kenobi’s rescue mission, the Jedi younglings set out to rescue Ahsoka Tano from Hondo Ohnaka on their own.

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

• How Obi-Wan Kenobi and General Grievous figure into the events of this episode,
• The younglings attempting to complete their lightsabers,
• Ahsoka as Hondo’s prisoner on Florrum,
• The younglings posing as carnival performers to infiltrate Hondo’s fortress,
• Hondo’s best lines from this episode, and
• The escape from Hondo’s fortress.

If you are interested in more Hondo Ohnaka coverage, check out the last episode in our Hondo series in episode 659.

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Disneyland prepares for a Star Wars celebration in the park and Jay shares her experiences at GalaxyCon Columbus in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• The announcement of Season of the Force coming to Disneyland,
• New Star Wars Nites in Disneyland,
• Our experiences at similar events in the past,
• Another director that wants to make a Star Wars movie, and
• Jay’s convention report from GalaxyCon Columbus.

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With 2023 coming to an end, we look back at the best of Star Wars storytelling from the year and rank our top ten pieces of content across shows, books, video games, and more.

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

• Our overall top ten pieces of Star Wars content for 2023,
• Our individual top ten favorites from the year, and
• Some honorable mentions that didn’t quite make it into the top ten but are deserving nonetheless.

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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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Hondo Ohnaka reveals his villainous side when hijacks a ship carrying Jedi younglings with the goal of acquiring their kyber crystals for sale on the black market.

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

• What “the Gathering” is and how the Jedi younglings go about getting their kyber crystals,
• The first appearance of Huyang,
• Our favorite Jedi younglings in this story arc,
• Hondo’s interest in the kyber crystals.
• Why Hondo is suddenly going against the Jedi again, and
• The ethical issues with some of Hondo’s decisions at the end of these two episodes.

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Daisy Ridley comments on her upcoming Star Wars movie, Dave Filoni talks about creating Ahsoka, and Doctor Aphra volume two is coming to a close in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• Daisy Ridley’s initial reactions to playing Rey again in an upcoming Star Wars movie,
• Dave Filoni on getting to create Ahsoka,
• Filoni’s thoughts on Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker,
• Filoni on a possible second season of Ahsoka, and
• The conclusion of volume two of Doctor Aphra.

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In this final installment in our series looking at From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, we focus on chroniclers, Dexter Jettster, Force ghosts, an Imperial opportunist, and the Whills.

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

• A Rebellion chronicler looking to preserve stories of hope during the Galactic Civil War,
• Dexter Jettster’s regrets as the Empire falls,
• The death of Anakin Skywalker and his reunion with Obi-Wan Kenobi as they contemplate the future of the galaxy,
• Captain Enric Pryde’s survival and next steps after the Battle of Endor, and
• The Whills recording the events of Return of the Jedi.

Check out our previous entry in our series on From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi in episode 653.

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