After the deregulation of the banks, Senators Amidala and Organa lead the opposition to a bill to fund the purchase of new clones as they hope to pursue peace negotiations with the Separatists.

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

• Our overall thoughts about this episode,
• The guest director brought into add "zip" to this episode and his unique connection to Boba Fett,
• How large a presence Padmé in season three of The Clone Wars,
• The outrageous loan the Banking Clan is offering the Republic,
• Attempts made on Padmé Amidala and Bail Organa's lives, and
• The final outcome on the vote for the bill to purchase more clones.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1001.

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Lucasfilm released the trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu this week and revealed a few more story details we are breaking down in this week's news.

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

• The reaction to episode 1,000 and some special thanks,
• Our overall thoughts on the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• The special guest voice for the Ardennian character seen in the trailer,
• Speculation on some of the settings portrayed in the trailer,
• The removal of Din Djaren's helmet and what, if anything, that means after season three of The Mandalorian,
• A special tribute hidden in the Aurabesh in a sign above a door, and
• More details about the trailer.

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In an effort to find common ground with the Separatist and prevent an escalation in the war, Padmé goes undercover with Ahsoka behind enemy lines in this episode of The Clone Wars.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this episode,
• The origin of the title of this episode in the opening crawl from Revenge of the Sith,
• How, once again, this episode is out of continuity order,
• New character art that updates the look for Ahsoka and Anakin,
• The push to deregulate the banks,
• Senate debates in both the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems,
• Ahsoka meeting Lux Bonteri, a Separatist teenage boy, and
• The tragedy that derails the peace process.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 997.

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When you get to 1,000 episodes of podcasting about Star Wars, you can't help but take a moment to reminisce about the journey.

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

• A trivia approach to remembering and reflecting on 1,000 episodes of Podcast Stardust,
• The first ever edition of "World Between Worlds" collecting Jay's Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products,
• The many Star Wars novels and books we discussed over the first 1,000 episodes of the show and some of our favorites,
• Our annual movie rewatch series,
• Some of our honored guests over the years, including Vanessa Marshall, Lauren Mary Kim, and Cat Taber,
• Our experiences at Star Wars Celebration and Galaxy's Edge,
• The various Disney+ series, including The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, Ahsoka, and more,
• Things we are looking forward to covering on Podcast Stardust in the near future,
• Our responses to a few listener questions, and
• Some predictions, a few bold, about Star Wars things we will be discussing on the show over the next 1,000 episodes.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu fake out at the Super Bowl, the budget for the movie, the Disney succession plan and more highlight this week's Star Wars news.

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

• The Mandalorian and Grogu teaser from the Super Bowl that posed as a beer ad,
• The Star Wars nickname for the Seattle Seahawks defense,
• The budget for The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• The announcement of the new CEO and President of the Disney Company,
• Happy Birthday to John Williams, and
• Reopening dates for Star Wars attractions at Galaxy's Edge.

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We follow the journey of Halland Goth, Commander of the Imperial Royal Guard, as he accompanies Darth Vader on a mission to investigate a mystery in the Force in Adam Christopher's Master of Evil.

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

• Our overall, non-spoiler thoughts on this novel from Adam Christopher,
• How and why the book features Halland Goth and his droid, TC-99, despite being about Darth Vader,
• The time and setting of this novel and a surprise prologue featuring Count Dooku,
• What remains of the Techno Union and the Tactical Droid Sarnath, and
• Thoughts on the conclusion of this Star Wars novel.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi teams up with Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos to hunt down Ziro the Hutt, but they aren't the only ones tracking him down in this episode of The Clone Wars.

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

• Our overall thoughts on "Hunt for Ziro,"
• The introduction of Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos and his background,
• The Indiana Jones inspiration for the beginning of this episode,
• The five Hutt families on Nal Hutta,
• Sy Snootles and how she subverts the viewers expectations,
• Mama Hutt - Ziro's mother,
• Cad Bane's role in the episode, and more.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 994.

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It is time to get ready for Valentine's Day in Star Wars style. Jay has plenty of fashion and lifestyle finds perfect for that special someone in this edition of "World Between Worlds."

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

• An R2-D2 baby onesie from Get It Here Imports,
• A Star Wars Droids sound story book,
• More items to spoil the babies in your life from Copper Pearl,
• A Love-Letter Inspired Game called "Jabba's Palace,"
• A charity drive from cosplayer MariettaArt,
• Valentine's Day cards with a Star Wars twist from Love Pop,
• Star Wars chocolates from The Truffle College,
• Some romantic socks from Rock Em,
• Star Wars jewelry from Star Wars Fine Jewelry and Girl's Crew,
• Valentine's Day Star Wars gear available at Kohl's,
• Kitchen towels you can find on eBay,
• Star Wars wine glasses and drinkware from JoyJolt, Williams Sonoma, Corkcicle, and Etsy, and
• Some ideas for celebrating at home including a fleece blanket, ideas at the official Star Wars website, and Star Wars Everyday by Ashley Eckstein.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 989.

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Our book club kicks off with the prologue and chapter 1-3 of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction. Meet Des, the miner from Apatros that would be a Sith Lord.

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

• Why we are doing a book club for Darth Bane,
• Our prior experiences reading this book,
• Des, the miner from Apartros, and his latent force abilities,
• How the ORO corporation manipulates the miners on Apartros,
• The state of the Sith, the Republic, and the galaxy at large at the time of this novel, and
• Why people in the galaxy might be disillusioned with the Jedi and the Republic and interested in supporting the Sith.

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Anakin and Padmé send Threepio and Artoo on an "important" mission to retrieve Jogan fruit unaware that Cad Bane is on their tail in this episode of The Clone Wars.

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

• Our overall thoughts on "Evil Plans," the eighth episode from season three of The Clone Wars,
• The domestic situation between Anakin and Padmé and the banquet Padmé is throwing,
• The partnership between R2-D2 and C-3PO,
• The droid spa on Coruscant,
• Anthony Daniels involvement in crafting Threepio's lines,
• Cad Banes capture of Threepio and Artoo and the resulting torture,
• How this episode fits into The Clone Wars timeline, and
• The meeting of the heads of the five Hutt families.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 991.

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