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Padmé, Jar Jar, the Jedi, and clones race to stop a maniacal scientist from resurrecting a long dead virus in this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch.

Greg Cass from Eyeoncanon.com joins us for this discussion.

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

• A different voice actor for Jar Jar Binks,
• The debut of Captain Typho in The Clone Wars,
• Peppi Bow, a new gungan that discovers the Blue Shadow Virus on Naboo,
• Dr. Nuvo Vindi, the mad doctor responsible for the return of the Blue Shadow Virus,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi's pragmatism in this and other episodes,
• Padmé's request for Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi to be assigned to this mission,
• How the reception of this episode is different after the COVID pandemic,
• Ahsoka's appearance, and more.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 812.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi defeats Darth Maul, Amidala captures the Queen, and Anakin Skywalker destroys the Trade Federation Battleship as the light side wins in our final installment of our The Phantom Menace series.

We are joined by Aaron Harris and David Modders from Star Wars Reactions for this episode.

This episode covers the segment of the film that runs from 2:00:11 to the end.

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

• The gungans defeat at the hands of the battle droids,
• How Padmé tricked Nute Gunray and captured him,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi's one-on-one fight with Darth Maul,
• How Anakin and R2-D2 destroyed the Trade Federation battleship,
• What Obi-Wan had to do to defeat Darth Maul,
• Why Obi-Wan insisted on training Anakin,
• Yoda's reservations about training Anakin as a Jedi,
• Qui-Gon Jinn's funeral pyre, and
• The final celebration of the movie before the credits.

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As Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan duel with Darth Maul, Queen Amidala and her guards pursue Viceroy Nute Gunray, the Gungans fight the battle droids, and Anakin and Artoo assault the Trade Federation in part 11 of our The Phantom Menace series.

We are joined by Aaron Harris and David Modders from Star Wars Reactions for this episode.

This episode covers the segment of the film that runs from 1:54:40 to 2:00:10.

In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Some of Aaron and David's favorite characters and moments from The Phantom Menace,
• A minor continuity error when Padmé, Captain Panaka, and her guards use their ascension guns,
• Some of the details of the fight between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi against Darth Maul,
• Jar Jar Binks and the gungans fight against the battle droids,
• Amidala's surrender to Nute Gunray,
• Anakin and Artoo's crashlanding inside the Trade Federation battleship, and
• Darth Maul's defeat of Qui-Gon Jinn.

For more of our series on The Phantom Menace, check out episode 798.

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After Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi discover a traitor in their midst, Rex and Cody must investigate their fellow clones to discover who betrayed them.

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

• The placement of this episode of The Clone Wars in the chronology of the other episodes,
• The discovery of a traitor when the battle droids turn the tables on Anakin and Obi-Wan's ambush,
• The individuality of the clones displayed in this episode,
• Chopper the clone and how his actions reflect battlefield taboos,
• Anakin and Obi-Wan's fight against Asajj Ventress,
• Slick's allegations about the Jedi, and more.

For more coverage of The Clone Wars, check out episode 809.

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As Star Wars: Skeleton Crew approaches, they hype machine has picked up with new teasers and behind the scenes looks. Also, a new season of Visions is announced.

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

• Highlights from a series of new teasers on Instagram and YouTube,
• Nick Frost on playing SM-33,
• Jude Law talks about playing Jod Na Nawood,
• A round table discussion from the creators and directors of Skeleton Crew, and
• The announcement of volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions.

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The holiday season is upon us and Jay is kicking things off with a round up of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products perfect for the most wonderful time of the year.

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

• Star Wars Life Day merchandise from Disney,
• Life Day food offerings available at Disneyland,
• An Ewok themed Ugly Christmas Sweater from Box Lunch,
• An R2-D2 themed Ugly Christmas Sweater from Her Universe,
• Girls Crew holiday Star Wars jewelry available on Her Universe,
• Star Wars Space Slippers from Super Hero Stuff,
• Other Star Wars holiday and gift ideas from Super Hero Stuff,
• Chopper styled slippers from A Fan Of,
• Star Wars holiday apparel from RSVLTS,
• R2-D2 and BB-8 themed ornaments from Silverybrand,
• Star Wars athletic shoes from Cariuma, and
• Star Wars themed diaper bags from Petunia Pickle Bottom.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 795.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker assist a young Pantoran senator, Riyo Chuchi, in finding a resolution to a brewing conflict between her people and the Talz on a frozen moon.

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

• The origins of the Pantorans and where else they have appeared in Star Wars,
• The use of the Talz and the influences that shaped their portrayal,
• The visual design of this episode and the amount of the effort put into snow,
• Senator Chuchi and her importance in Star Wars, and more.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 806.

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This week's Star Wars news features a report that yet another Star Wars movie is in the works and the release date and images for Andor Season 2.

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

• The news that Simon Kinberg is attached to produce and write a new Star Wars trilogy,
• The circular cycle of Star Wars news about movie projects that never come to be,
• The announcement of the release date for season two of Andor,
• Our first look at images from Andor season two in a Disney+ trailer,
• Other Star Wars details from D23 Brasil,
• The announcement of Mick Giacchino as the score composer for Skeleton Crew, and
• Music by John Williams wins an award.

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How many probe droids returned to Darth Maul on Tatooine? What was Watto's objection to honoring his bet with Qui-Gon Jinn? We ask these and other questions in this round of The Phantom Menace Trivia.

This round of trivia corresponds to the portion of The Phantom Menace that runs from 1:10:04 to 1:22:45.

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

• Which podracer is seen being carried on a stretcher inside the hangar after the race?
• What does Qui-Gon promise Shmi before they leave?
• What does Anakin promise C-3PO before he leaves? And more.

For more The Phantom Menace trivia, check out episode 765.

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Anakin, Ahsoka, Aayla, and the clones defend the Lurmen from the Separatists whether they want to be defended or not in a clash of philosophical ideals.

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

• The introduction of Lok Durd, voiced by Star Trek's George Takei,
• The Defoliator, a new Separatist weapon,
• The quality of the action scenes and the lighting in this episode,
• A clash of philosophical ideals between the Jedi and the Lurmen, and
• Other reasons why we love this episode of The Clone Wars.

Check out our last discussion of The Clone Wars in episode 803.

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