Podcast Stardust

In this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch, we visit a batch of rookie clones on Kamino as they struggle to pass their test and reach the rank of clone troopers.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars,
• How this episode focuses on the training of the clones and how it compares to the Republic Commando novels by Karen Traviss,
• The bounty hunters brought in by the Kaminoans to train the clones,
• Clone 99 - the defective clone that becomes the inspiration for The Bad Batch,
• The personalities of these rookie clones, and more.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episodes 647 and 939.

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Hondo Ohanka imparts some wisdom to Boba Fett when the Jedi track him and his hostages to Florrum in "Letal Trackdown" from season two of The Clone Wars.

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

• The set up for this episode of The Clone Wars after the prior two episodes,
• Mace Windu's position on tracking down Boba Fett in the face of Anakin's insistence that Boba must be caught,
• Aurra Sing's control and influence on Boba Fett,
• Hondo Ohnaka's refusal to assist Aurra with her Jedi problems,
• How Hondo knew Jango Fett and had a prior relationship with Aurra, and
• Hondo's advice to Boba Fett in resolving the conflict with the Jedi.

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Shawn Levy teases an image from the filming of Starfighter, Andor picks up another Emmy, directors for Ahsoka are revealed, and we have a discussion on potential Star Wars spinoffs on Disney+.

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

• A teaser image from Starfighter shared by Shawn Levy on Instagram that has the internet buzzing,
• Andor picking up another Emmy,
• The potential directors for season two of Ahsoka, and
• Potential spin-off Star Wars series for Disney+ based on guest characters.

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From stormtrooper ice molds and ginger bread AT-ATs to Star Wars glassware and golf balls, Jay has a brand new collection of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products to share.

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

• Storm Trooper ice molds from Williams Sonoma,
• Converting a Darth Vader mug into a planter,
• A LEGO Darth Vader clock (find one like it on eBay),
• A Gingerbread AT-AT from LEGO,
• The 2025 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calender,
• A 7.5 ft. Animated Chewbacca from Home Depot,
• The 2025 Hallmark Star Wars Keepsake Ornaments,
• The Battle on Mustafar Drinking Glass from Hallmark,
• Star Wars Darth Vader Golf Balls from Volvik,
• New Star Wars harnesses and leashes available at Chewy,
• The Star Wars Stern pinball machine available from Costco,
• A new line of Star Wars Busts, called Regal Icons, from Regal Robot,
• A Pink Toile Space Friends glasses holder from BenaeQuee Creations,
• The Star Wars Galactic Treats Stud Set from Girls Crew, and
• The Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Claw Hair Clip from Her Universe.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 928.

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In this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch, R2-D2 evades bounty hunters and races against time to get help for Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu before a starship collapses around them.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars and how it compares to the other two episodes in the story arc,
• Mace Windu's inability to understand Anakin's faith in Artoo,
• What R2-D2 means to Anakin and the history between the two,
• Some of the history between Mace Windu and Boba Fett, and
• The final rescue of the Jedi at the end of the episode.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 936.

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Pedro Pascal is involved with The Mandalorian and Grogu, Andor wins some Emmys, and more feature in this week's Star Wars news.

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

• Sigourney Weaver's comments on Pedro Pascals involvement with The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• The Emmy awards received by Andor,
• Music by John Williams win at the Emmys,
• A new clip from LEGO Star Wars Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past featuring two new characters,
• The final result of funding for the HASLAB LAAT gunship,
• The results of the auction of Darth Vader's lightsaber, and
• A discussion about whether we would rather collect Star Wars memorabilia or have experiences (this is more interesting than it sounds).

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We conclude our review of Trials of the Jedi with a discussion of Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann's fate, the other Jedi, Jedi Master Porter Engle and his crusade against General Veiss, and more.

Greg Cass (@eyeonecanaon on Instagram, The Long Take Review, and The Rebel Base Card) returns for part two of the discussion.

In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we continue our discussion of Trials of the Jedi, by discussing:

• The relationship between Elzar Mann and Avar Kriss and their fate on Planet X,
• The friendship between Burryaga and Bell Zettifar,
• Jedi Master Porter Engle's rivalry with General Viess and its resolution,
• Fallen Jedi Azlin Rell and the part he played in this conclusion to The High Republic,
• The Colman family and their reaction to the blight throughout the novel,
• Joss and Pika Arden and their role in the Battle of Eriadu,
• Ghirra Starros's final fate and whether it was just or not, and more.

For part one of our discussion of The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi, check out episode 934.

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Boba Fett infiltrates a Jedi Cruiser in the hopes of getting revenge on Jedi Master Mace Windu in the latest episode from our The Clone Wars re-watch.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars,
• What this episode does for Boba Fett that his other on screen appearances did not,
• Mace Windu's role in this story,
• The significance of the number 327 in Star Wars,
• Aurra Sing's arrival and impact on the story, and more.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 933.

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In this installment of Revenge of the Sith trivia, we're answering questions about General Grievous, Kashyyyk, the Jedi Council and more.

The trivia questions for this episode come from the segment of the movie that runs from 48:00 to 1:00:54.

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

• The Jedi Council discussing what to do about General Grievous,
• The battle between the clones and droids on Kashyyyk,
• Anakin and Obi-Wan's final goodbye,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi's confrontation with General Grievous, and more.

For more Revenge of the Sith trivia, check out episode 925.

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The Jedi and the Republic's conflict with Marchion Ro and the Nihil concludes with the grand finale of The High Republic by Charles Soule.

Greg Cass (@eyeonecanaon on Instagram, The Long Take Review, and The Rebel Base Card) joins us for the discussion.

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

• Our overall thoughts on the final adult novel in The High Republic,
• How Charles Soule successfully incorporated so many characters from across The High Republic in Trials of the Jedi,
• Marchion Ro's motives and his ultimate fate in this novel and The High Republic, and
• The mystery behind the Nameless homeworld, its impact on the galaxy, and connection to the blight.

Part two of this discussion will be available next week.

For more recent discussion of The High Republic, check out episode 922.

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