Podcast Stardust

Our news starts with the possibility of Moff Gideon returning in The Mandalorian & Grogu before we reflect on Star Wars projects and how the hype has changed. We also discuss a writer for Shawn Levy’s movie, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, and the latest Haslab project.

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

• The possibility of Giancarlo Espositio reprising the role of Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian & Grogu,
• The announcement of a writer for Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie,
• The slate of upcoming Star Wars movies and how the hype has changed compared to when The Force Awakens was in production,
• An enhanced version of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, and
• The results of the Haslab Mos Eisley Cantina crowd funding project.

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The penultimate episode of the first season of The Acolyte returns to the clash between he Jedi and the witches on Brendok 16 years earlier to provide answers ahead of the finale.

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

• Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on this episode,
• What brought the Jedi to Brendok in the first place and how this relates to Star Wars at large,
• Torbin’s desires to return to Coruscant and how that impacts this episode and the series,
• Who was to blame for what happened between the Jedi and the witches,
• What degree of culpability Sol bears for everything that happened, and
• How this turned into a coverup by the Jedi that were on Brendok.

If you enjoyed this discussion of episode 7 of The Acolyte, check out our discussion of episode 6 in episode 751 of Podcast Stardust.

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Captain Phasma is a survivor at any cost. In this 2017 mini-series from Marvel, she proves it by pursuing a target to cover her actions on Starkiller Base by any means necessary.

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

• Our overall thoughts on Captain Phasma,
• Captain Phasma’s defining characteristic: she is a survivor,
• Phasma’s attempt to pin her treachery on Lt. Sol Rivas,
• TN-3465, the First Order TIE Fighter pilot that accompanies Phasma on this mission,
• Phasma’s conduct in carrying out her mission, and
• How Phasma wraps up loose ends at the end.

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In light of a slow news week, we return to trivia for The Phantom Menace. These questions largely focus on Qui-Gon’s interactions with Watto in his shop.

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

• Questions about the parts that Qui-Gon tries to buy from Watto,
• What kind of currency and how much of it that Qui-Gon has,
• Jar Jar’s antics in Watto’s shop while Qui-Gon bargains with Watto,
• Anakin’s discussion with Padmé,
• Trivia surrounding Sebulba’s introduction,
• Questions about Qui-Gon, Jar Jar, and Padmé’s introduction to Shmi, and
• Darth Sidious’s instructions for Darth Maul.

For more The Phantom Menace trivia, check out episodes 741, 742, and 743.

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In the aftermath of the battle on Khofar, the Stranger tempts Osha to the dark side while Mae continues her infiltration of Sol’s ship in this thought provoking episode of The Acolyte.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Acolyte,
• Whether the Unknown Planet is Ahch-to or not,
• Qimir’s statements about the Jedi to Osha and his attempts to draw her to the dark side of the Force,
• How some of Qimir’s statements about anger and fear find root in other Star Wars stories,
• Mae and Sol’s interactions aboard Sol’s ship,
• Vernestra’s investigation of what happened on Khofar, and
• What we think may happen next.

For more of our coverage of The Acolyte, check out episodes 745 and 748.

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The Jedi Council takes a joint goodwill mission to the planet Kwenn and confronts pirates bent on revenge in this pre-The Phantom Menace novel by John Jackson Miller.

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

• Our non-spoiler thoughts before we dive into the details of the book,
• The opening scenes featuring Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon’s challenge to the Jedi Council,
• The mission to Kwenn and what the Jedi hope to accomplish,
• Our favorite Jedi Masters in this book,
• Zilastra, the leader of the pirates, and what her motivation is,
• Captain Pell Baylo and his feelings about Mace Windu and the Jedi, and
• A surprise appearance in the novel.

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Diego Luna teases some Rogue One characters in season two of Andor, Star Wars comic series are ending, and a new Haslab project feature in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• Diego Luna on Rogue One characters making appearances in season two of Andor,
• The soundtrack for the first four episodes of The Acolyte,
• The conclusion of Marvel’s Star Wars and Darth Vader after 50 issues each, and
• A new Haslab project featuring the Mos Eisley Cantina.

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In an action packed episode of The Acolyte, the identity of the Stranger is revealed. We break down all the action, discuss our reservations about this series, and anticipate how this all plays out in this episode.

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

• Some of our reservations and concerns about the series so far,
• The intensity of the lightsaber combat in this episode of The Acolyte,
• The identity of the dark side Force user and whether he really is a Sith or not,
• Some of the character deaths,
• What happened 16 years ago that Sol is not telling Osha,
• The appearance of cortosis,
• Mae and Osha’s relationship and confrontation, and 
• What the characters know at the end of the episode.

Check out our discussion of the first four episodes of The Acolyte in episode 745.

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Jay’s Star Wars lifestyle and fashion selections lean towards summer and eventually back to school this month.

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

• Star Wars Oreos and blue milk (again),
• Beskar Knives from Hedley & Bennett,
• A VHS copy of Star Wars: A New Hope,
• 3-D Star Wars puzzles,
• Some autographs from Vanessa Marshall,
• News about the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic Con,
• The “Totally Tropical” line from Her Universe,
• The AT-AT Retro collection from Her Universe,
• Summer athletic dresses from Her Universe,
• Ahsoka inspired swimwear from Fangirling Over Jesus,
• A “No Sand at the Beach” Towel on Etsy,
• New Star Wars products from Heroes & Villains,
• The Galactic Gals line from Crowned Athletic,
• Jar Jar and The Phantom Menace designs from Cakeworthy,
• Star Wars Keycap Sets from Team Liquid,
• Star Wars inspired colored pencils from Popcolors, and
• Star Wars products for dogs from Sassy Woof.

Find more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas in episode 729.

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In the sixth entry of our series celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, we are discussing Anakin’s adventure participating in the Boonta Eve podrace.

Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations joins us for this discussion.

The segment of the film we discuss runs from 55:02 to 1:10:04.

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

• The opening shots of the podrace and the announcers,
• The pageantry present at the start of the podrace, including Jabba’s introduction and the flag presentation,
• Some of our favorite podracers other than Anakin Skywalker,
• Qui-Gon’s advice to Anakin and whether this was his way of testing him,
• Sebulba’s antics and methods of cheating,
• A few of the obstacles on the course, including the Tusken Raiders,
• The Aurra Sing cameo,
• The difficulties Anakin overcomes, and more.

Check out the prior entry in this series in episode 735.

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