Podcast Stardust

The Bad Batch stumbles into a leftover thread from the Clone Wars that makes them question what exactly is Emperor Palpatine up to.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The Bad Batch's confrontation with Cid and the potential repercussions,
• Dr. Hemlock's introduction,
• How this episode ties to The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars, and other Star Wars content,
• The reveal of the monster and the structure of the reveal, and
• What this episode may mean for the Bad Batch going forward.

We replayed this episode after discussing similar plot points recently in episode 930 and 933. Make sure to check them out if you haven't already.

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Chancellor Palpatine brings the Zillo Beast to Coruscant for study and experimentation. When Palpatine orders its destruction, the Zillo Beast isn't going down without a fight.

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

• Our overall thoughts about this episode of The Clone Wars,
• Mace Windu's simmering mistrust of Chancellor Palpatine,
• Whether Palpatine is being cruel or pragmatic,
• Anakin's apparent resentment that Senator Padmé Amidala was brought into to try and persuade Palpatine to spare the Zillo Beast,
• The rampage of the Zillo Beast, and
• The final lesson of this episode.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 930.

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Lucasfilm announces the cast and start of production of Star Wars: Starfighter, Visions Volume Three key art is revealed, John Williams has thoughts on film music, and a HASLAB update feature in this week's Star Wars news.

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

• The announcement that Starfighter has gone into production and the cast has been revealed,
• Visions Volume Three has its key art revealed along with a teaser for one episode,
• John Williams has some interesting thoughts on film music, and
• The status of the HASLAB LAAT Gunship.

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In part eight of our series celebrating the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker visits Padmé before heading to Mustafar to confront the Separatists.

Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi joins us for this discussion.

This segment in our Revenge of the Sith series covers the portion of the movie that runs from 1:23:31 to 1:33:38.

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

• Dan's experience with Revenge of the Sith,
• Anakin Skywalker discovering younglings hiding in the Jedi Council chamber,
• Bail Organa's arrival at the Jedi Temple,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi's escape from Utapau,
• Anakin and Padmé's discussion at her apartment, and
• Obi-Wan and Yoda plan to alter the signal from the Jedi temple.

For more discussion of Revenge of the Sith, check out episode 917.

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Jedi Knights Mace Windu and Anakin Skywalker defend Malastere from a giant monster as Star Wars pays homage to Godzilla.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this classic episode of The Clone Wars,
• The role of Malastere and the Dugs with the Republic and the war effort,
• How this episode is a reversal of sorts from the "Defenders of Peace" episode from season one of The Clone Wars,
• The homage to Godzilla that George Lucas and Dave Filoni created with this episode,
• The Easter eggs distributed through the episode, and
• Chancellor Palpatine's plans for the Zillo Beast.

Want more discussion of The Clone Wars? Check out episode 927.

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We are rebroadcasting episode 645 as our The Clone Wars re-watch continues. This episode pays tribute to Akira Kurosawa as the Jedi teach a village to defend themselves.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan's crash landing on Felucia,
• The bounty hunters appearing in this episode,
• How this episode pays tribute to The Seven Samurai and Akira Kurosawa,
• The voice of Embo,
• How the Jedi train the villagers to train themselves,
• Our favorite Hondo quotes from the episode, and
• Whether Hondo was acting with any honor in this episode.

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In this week's Star Wars news, we are discussing comments from Matt Smith, Oscar Isaac, and Jude Law on what their future is, if anything, with Star Wars.

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

• Matt Smith playing coy about his potential involvement with Star Wars: Starfighter,
• Oscar Isaac on whether he would ever return to Star Wars,
• Jude Law demonstrating media savvy when asked on his future as Jod Na Nawood,
• The announcement of Jaws of Jakku, and
• The passing of Terrance Stamp.

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As the summer begins to wind down, Jay is back with more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, including the Star Wars Coke cans, canteens, and clothes, plus an update from the Her Universe Fashion Show.

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

• A Millennium Falcon themed shirt from Life is Good,
• The Star Wars themed Coke cans, plus a hack for finding Anakin,
• A retrospective article about Padmé's costumes from Revenge of the Sith,
• Star Wars fashion from Rewind Era,
• Star Wars Retro Vintage Tumbler Glasses from Joy Jolt,
• Drinkware from Bee Line Creative,
• Star Wars themed stadium cross-body bags from Heroes & Villains,
• A Rebels themed Hydra Sling from Heroes & Villains,
• Back to school items available on Amazon, and
• An update on the Her Universe Fashion Show from San Diego Comic Con.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product suggestions, check out episode 913.

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Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker engages the devious Admiral Trench with the aid of a cloaked ship while trying to deliver relief supplies to Christophsis in this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch.

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

• How this episode of The Clone Wars predates all previous episodes of the series,
• Legacy lines from the original trilogy that were referenced in "Cat and Mouse,"
• Admiral Trench, the tarantula inspired villain of this episode,
• How this episode takes inspiration from submarines,
• Other facts about the ship with the cloaking device,
• Anakin disobeying orders from Obi-Wan Kenobi, and
• How unsettled Admiral Yularen was in this episode.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 924.

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John Boyega thought the sequel trilogy would go a different direction, Obi-Wan's presence, or lack thereof, in Ahsoka, and more feature in this week's Star Wars news.

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

• Where John Boyega thought Lucasfilm would take Finn and Rey after The Force Awakens,
• Hermione Corfield's experience on the set of The Last Jedi,
• Whether or not Ewan McGregor will be playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in season two of Ahsoka,
• The new trailer for LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past, and
• Some initial thoughts on Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel.

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