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The Resistance arrives at Takodana in their X-Wings to battle the First Order and Finn takes up the Skywalker lightsaber in this segment from The Force Awakens.

Dan Zehr, Star Wars author and host of Coffee with Kenobi joins us for this episode.

This episode covers the portion of The Force Awakens that runs from 1:11:06 to 1:22:10.

In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Dan's memories seeing The Force Awakens and favorite moments,
• Rey's flight from the palace,
• Maz Kanata passing on the Skywalker lightsaber to Finn,
• Finn's fight with the riot trooper,
• The arrival of the Resistance to confront the First Order on Takodana,
• Rey's confrontation with Kylo Ren,
• Princess Leia's arrival on Takodana and reunion with Han Solo, and
• The Resistance return to D'Qar.

For more discussion of The Force Awakens, check out episode 1046.

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Jar Jar Binks has to fill in for the Gungan leader to prevent a civil war from breaking out on Naboo in this episode of 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,
• Why this episode is titled "Shadow Warrior,"
• How this episode is similar to the story arc that preceded it and whether it was a good idea to put this story so close to the prior one,
• Whether we liked the level of humor in Jar Jar Binks impersonating the Gungan leader,
• How impressive the Gungans were in confronting General Grievous,
• How Minister Risha Loo could have been used more in The Clone Wars,
• Why Darth Sidious insisted on a prisoner exchange, and
• Why Padmé made her decision to agree to a prisoner exchange.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1060.

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In light of a quiet Star Wars news week, we are taking a detour to review Kwame Mbalia's The Last Order featuring Finn and Jannah as they hunt down a former First Order commander.

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

• Non-spoiler thoughts on this book as a whole,
• The setting and format of this book with a framing device featuring a new character,
• The back stories of Finn (aka FN-2187) and Jannah (TZ-1719),
• How this book connects to other Star Wars stories, and more.

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Bane journeys to the Valley of the Dark Lords in search of guidance from the ancient Sith as the Brotherhood Darkness makes a decision about the apprentices in this edition of our Darth Bane book club.

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

• Kas'im's anger with Qordis for allowing Bane to leave for the Valley of the Dark Lords,
• Githany's proposal to Sirak to eliminate Bane,
• Our first glimpse at Sirak's point of view in this novel,
• Bane's initial exploration of the Valley of the Dark Lords and the ruined temples,
• The decision of Lord Kaan to elevate the apprentices at the Sith Academy to Lords in the Brotherhood of Darkness,
• Qordis's dilemma about what he should do when Bane returns, and more.

For more discussion of Star Wars Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, check out episode 1052.

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Prince Lee-Char makes a final effort to unite the people of Mon Cala to fight Riff Tamson and the Separatists 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 of The Clone Wars,
• Some of the decisions when it came to violence in this episode,
• Riff Tamson taking over Mon Cala,
• Prince Lee-Char's plan to unite the Mon Calamari and the Quarren,
• The measures taken to save Padmé when her helmet breaks, and
• The final battle between the forces of the Republic and the Separatists.

For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1054.

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The digital and physical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu feature in this week's Star Wars news along with the The Museum Experience.

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

• What, if anything, we expect in the way of Star Wars announcements at San Diego Comic Con,
• The release of The Mandalorian and Grogu on digital platforms and Blu-Ray,
• The announcement of LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian,
• Details of Star Wars: The Museum Experience, and
• The sale of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber at auction.

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This midsummer edition of our Star Wars lifestyle and fashion roundup includes performance gear, the Her Universe Fashion Show, accessories and more.

In this fully armed and operational edition of "World Between Worlds" on Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• A Mos Eisley Cantina shirt from Made Engine available at Hot Topic,
• Performance tees and shorts from Heroes & Villains,
• The upcoming Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic Con,
• Star Wars hair clips available at Her Universe,
• A Rotta the Hutt t-shirt from Bonfire,
• Wall display frame for LEGO Star Wars sets from Mark's Magic,
• Virtual Star Wars races from The Conqueror,
• New Shakers from IceShaker, and
• Star Wars jewelry from Kay Jewelers.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products, check out episode 1043.

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Legacy of Vader concludes with Kylo Ren returning to Vader's palace and confrontations with those from his past.

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

• Kylo Ren's desire to confront Luke's ghost and destroy it,
• What happens when Kylo Ren attempts to enter Darth Vader's vault and his meditation sphere,
• Vaneé's bizarre plan for Kylo Ren and what it has to do with Darth Vader,
• Kylo Ren's final confrontation when he successfully enters Darth Vader's vault.

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This week's Star Wars news features The Ninth Jedi trailer before we begin our discussion of issues 7-12 of Legacy of Vader.

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

• The trailer for Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi,
• Our overall thoughts on issues 7-12 of Charles Soule's Legacy of Vader from Marvel comics,
• Grandea, a Jedi survivor of Order 66, and her mind trick abilities,
• Tava Ren and the return of the Knights of Ren, and
• Kylo Ren's history with the Knights of Ren.

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After the Battle of Crait, Kylo Ren sets out to destroy the past, and in the process gets a guided tour of Darth Vader's history in Charles Soule's Legacy of Vader.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this Star Wars comic series from Marvel written by Charles Soule,
• The theme of exploring the conflict of "killing the past" versus "we are the past,"
• The role of General Hux in this series and the sequel trilogy,
• The return of Darth Vader's assistant, Vaneé,
• Kylo Ren's visits to Tatooine and Naboo, and
• What is it that Kylo Ren is actually trying to achieve.

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