In part four of our series celebrating The Phantom Menace, we meet Anakin Skywalker, Watto, Shmi Skywalker, Threepio, and Sebulba as Qui-Gon looks for a way to acquire the parts they need.

 

Greg Cass, also known as Eye on Canon, joins us for this discussion.

 

The segment of the film we discuss runs from 31:41 to 44:13.

 

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

• Greg’s early experiences with The Phantom Menace and some of his collectibles,
• The introduction of Anakin Skywalker and his introduction to Padmé, her response, and what the meeting says about them both,
• The first appearance of Watto and Qui-Gon’s attempt to use a Jedi mind trick on him,
• Sebulba’s introduction and rivalry with Anakin Skywalker,
• The Skywalker homestead and Shmi’s first appearances,
• The first appearance of C-3PO and his appearance,
• Darth Sidious and Darth Maul talking before Darth Maul leaves for Tatooine, and
• Anakin’s plan to participate in the podrace and win the money needed to repair Padmé’s ship.

Find the prior episode in this series in episode 705.

 

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