Podcast Stardust

The classic Star Wars Battlefront games get a re-release, Visions wins at the ANNIE Awards, and rumors of a release date for The Acolyte feature in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• Rumors of a summer release date for The Acolyte,
• News of a possible teaser for The Acolyte and news of a composer for the score,
• Two episodes of Star Wars Visions receiving recognition at the ANNIE Awards,
• Our thoughts on season two of Visions nearly a year after its release, and
• The re-release of the classic Star Wars Battlefront games on current platforms.

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As Omega plots her escape from Tantiss, Hunter and Wrecker search the galaxy for her while the Emperor’s grand design begins to focus in the first three episodes of season three of The Bad Batch.

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

• Omega’s life on Tantiss,
• What is it about Omega’s blood that puts her in danger,
• Omega’s domestication of a lurca hound and possibly Crosshair,
• Dr. Hemlock and Emperor Palpatine’s plans that are described as an “abomination,”
• The condition of Crosshair and whether he is carrying any guilt,
• Wrecker and Hunter’s search for Omega,
• The return of Roland Durand from season one of The Bad Batch,
• The young clones on Setron,
• What are the slither vines,
• The Emperor’s visit to Tantiss and discussions with Hemlock,
• Omega and Crosshair’s escape from Tantiss, and
• What comes next for Omega and the rest of the Bad Batch.

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In the second installment of our series looking at The Phantom Menace, we meet Jar Jar Binks, see Qui-Gon mind trick Boss Nass, and follow the Jedi as they travel through the Planet Core of Naboo.

Ryder Waldron, from Idiot’s Array and The Star Wars School of Dentistry, returns to Podcast Stardust for this discussion.

The segment of the film we discuss runs from 10:45 to 21:33.

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

• The introduction of Jar Jar Binks and Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s reaction to him,
• The Jedi and Jar Jar’s arrival at Gunga city,
• Boss Nass’s gruff reaction to the Jedi,
• The journey through the Planet Core of Naboo, including the giant fish that reside there,
• Nute Gunray’s report to Darth Sidious and Darth Sidious’s description of Queen Amidala, and
• The Trade Federation’s arrival at Theed Palace.

Find part one of this series in episode 681.

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We take a look at a classic “What If….?” style story set in the Star Wars universe that explores how the story might have unfolded if Luke Skywalker didn’t destroy the Death Star in A New Hope.

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

• A brief history of the Star Wars Infinities comics from Dark Horse in 2001,
• The set up for the story in which Luke Skywalker’s torpedoes don’t destroy the Death Star,
• What happened to Leia after the destruction of Yavin IV,
• Luke and Han Solo’s trip to Dagobah to find Yoda and how Han related to Yoda, and
• The final confrontation between good and evil on Coruscant.

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The Phantom Menace is returning to theaters, The Mandalorian and Grogu look to start filming soon, and more feature in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• The return of The Phantom Menace to theaters and a new poster from Matt Ferguson,
• A potential update on the filming of The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• Our take on the “big reveal” from Empire magazine last week,
• The status of filming for Andor,
• A cover reveal for The High Republic: Temptation of the Force and a book description, and
• News on the release date for Star Wars: Outlaws.

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We celebrate Valentine’s Day by discussing a classic novel from the Legends era: Dave Wolverton’s The Courtship of Princess Leia.

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

• The background to The Courtship of Princess Leia,
• How Legends differs from the novels of the current Star Wars continuity,
• The overall story of this book, including our favorite moments,
• Leia’s difficult decision in choosing between Han Solo and Prince Isolder,
• The competing women lead societies in this novel, and
• How The Courtship of Princess Leia influenced current Star Wars stories concerning things like the Nightsisters, Dathomir, and riding rancors.

For more discussion of The Courtship of Princess Leia, check out episode 364.

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Charles Soule’s Shadows of Starlight fills in the year between Phase 1 and Phase 3 of The High Republic and we are breaking it down in this episode.

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

• The issuance of the Guardian Protocols by the Jedi Council,
• The return of a surprise character from Edge of Balance,
• Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann’s grief after Stellan Gios’s death,
• Avar Kriss behind the Nihil the Stormwall,
• Elzar Mann’s struggles to communicate with Avar,
• Bell Zettifar’s difficulty in adjusting to life after the fall of Starlight Beacon, and
• Marchion Ro’s plans and goals after the destruction of Starlight Beacon.

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We say goodbye to Carl Weathers before discussing the potential release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu and potential Obi-Wan Kenobi news from Empire.

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

• Our new collaboration with SaberMasters (don’t forget to use our promo code at checkout: Stardust),

• The passing of Carl Weathers, who portrayed Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, and some of our memories of him,

• Some news on the approximate release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu,

• Potential news related to Obi-Wan Kenobi teased by Empire magazine,

• Ahsoka getting a comic adaptation from Marvel, and

• Jedi: Survivor winning a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Jay has rounded up some great Star Wars gift ideas for all your loved ones.

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

• Recent Star Wars fashion and lifestyle acquisitions including a “Snips” patch from Jedi Kaylin Embroidery,
• New “I Love You” and “I Know” spirit jerseys from shopDisney,
• Other Valentine’s Day Star Wars themed items from shopDisney,
• A script based Ahsoka Tano Woven Shirt also from shopDisney,
• Star Wars jewelry from Girls Crew,
• New Star Wars jewelry from RockLove Jewelry,
• Fun Star Wars Valentine’s Day gifts from Funko,
• Valentine’s Day greeting cards from SunflowerStardust,
• “Pascalentines” from A Fan of____ Shop, and
• Vacuum insulated water bottles from the JoyJolt Destination Collection.

Find more fun Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product gift ideas in last month’s edition of World Between Worlds in episode 678.

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We continue our discussion of The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life with stories about Vernestra Rwoh, Keeve Trennis, Bell Zettifar, and new Jedi Amadeo Azzazzo and Mirro Lox.

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

• Vernestra Rwoh’s journey after the fall of Starlight Beacon in Phase 1,
• Bell Zettifar’s mission to discover the fate of Burryaga,
• Keeve Trennis’s message to young victims of a Hutt attack about being the light for others, and
• The introduction of two new Jedi: Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo and Jedi Master Mirro Lox.

Find part one of our discussion of Tales of Light and Life in episode 683.

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