Podcast Stardust

In part 8 of our series reviewing Return of the Jedi for its 40th anniversary, the Empire springs its trap on the Rebels and the Ewoks attack on Endor.

Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast joins us for the discussion.

This episode covers the segment of the movie that runs from 1:33:18 to 1:43:20.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The capture of the Rebels on Endor,
• A curious note about Leia noticing the fleet approaching,
• The arrival of the Rebel fleet at Endor,
• The Emperor continuing to taunt Luke and tempt him to the dark side of the Force,
• The Ewok attack on the Imperials and their tactics,
• The Imperial trap for the Rebel fleet and the infamous “It’s a trap!” line,
• Emperor Palpatine’s reveal that the Death Star is operational,
• Lando’s insistence that they give Han more time and continue the battle, and
• Artoo’s attempt to unlock the doors to the shield generator.

Find the previous installment in this series in episode 603.

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Our Ahsoka series comes to an end as we discuss Ahsoka’s capture, trial, and decision to leave the Jedi Order during the finale of season five of The Clone Wars.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Ahsoka’s unexpected alliance with Asajj Ventress,
• Barriss Offee’s betrayal of Ahsoka and the Jedi Order,
• Anakin’s mission to find the guilty party behind the bombing and the attack,
• Whether Barriss Offee was correct in her accusations against the Jedi Order,
• The Jedi Council’s decision to expel Ahsoka from the Jedi Order,
• The Jedi Council’s offer to reinstate Ahsoka as a Jedi, and
• Ahsoka’s decision to leave the Jedi Order.

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We discuss The Clone Wars as we celebrate its 15th anniversary and what it means to us. Plus, there is a little more book news.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The 15th anniversary of The Clone Wars,
• Some of our favorite story arcs and characters from The Clone Wars,
• What The Clone Wars meant for Star Wars over the years,
• A new book from Jeffrey Brown featuring the Mandalorian, and
• The next batch of Essential Legends books.

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Jay has gathered a broad variety of Ahsoka themed fashion and lifestyle products to help you get ready for the release of Ahsoka on Disney+ next week.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• A Grogu Solar-Powered Dashboard Waver from FanWraps,
• A Morai unisex t-shirt from Fangirling Over Jesus,
• Star Wars Battle Thumbs,
• Ahsoka merchandise coming from Shop Disney,
• Ahsoka items from The Nerdware Store,
• New Ahsoka items from Heroes & Villains,
• New Ahsoka items from HerUniverse,
• Shirts and stickers from A Fan of ____,
• Ahsoka and Star Wars scents from Nerfherder Co.,
• Thrawn inspired items on Redbubble, and
• Ahsoka jewelry from Girls Crew.

Find more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas gathered by Jay in episode 601.

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Our Ahsoka series continues with Ahsoka’s investigation of a bombing at the Jedi temple and her subsequent arrest of the suspect in a Republic prison in some classic episodes of The Clone Wars.

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

• Anakin and Ahsoka’s mission to Cato Neimoidia,
• The investigation into the bombing at the Jedi Temple,
• Ahsoka’s interest in getting justice for the people killed in the bombing,
• The dispute with Tarkin over where the bombing suspect should be held,
• Ahsoka’s escape from prison, and
• Ahsoka’s perspective on being framed and the lack of support from the Jedi.

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Lucasfilm released new character posters and Databank descriptions on the Star Wars website that offer small clues about the upcoming Ahsoka series.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The description of Sabine Wren’s lightsaber,
• The mysterious origins of Morgan Elsbeth,
• Baylon Skoll’s alliance with Morgan Elsbeth and his history,
• Shin Hati’s appearance and style, and
• A new batch of Legends book coming to the Essential Collection.

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We discuss Delilah S. Dawson captivating story of how Iskat Akaris rose from the rank of Padawan to Jedi Knight only to survive Order 66 and join the ranks of the Inquisitors.

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

• The unique character of Iskat Akaris and how she differs from other Jedi,
• The failings of the Jedi Order in guiding Iskat during the Clone Wars,
• How it is possible to root for someone that often acts like a villain in this novel,
• Iskat’s meeting with iconic Star Wars characters and how they influenced her journey,
• Iskat’s journey from Jedi to Inquisitor, 
• Life among the Inquisitors for Iskat and other former Jedi, and
• Iskat’s ultimate fate and how this ties to the Darth Vader comic by Charles Soule.

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Ahsoka learns lessons in leadership and following orders when commanding Republic and Clone forces in a mission to save the Twi’leks in “Storm Over Ryloth.”

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Ahsoka’s immaturity as a young Jedi,
• How Ahsoka’s eagerness to lead her clones to victory lead a disaster,
• How Ahsoka learns and grows from this experience, and
• Ahsoka’s growth as a leader as she devises a new strategy.

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The excerpts for From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi have been revealed, and we say goodbye to the voice DJ R3X from Oga’s Catina, Paul Reubens.

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

• The identity of the Inquisitor in Ahsoka,
• The 40 blurbs concerning the stories coming in From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi,
• Jedi: Survivor coming to the last gen consoles, and
• Farewell to the voice of R3X from Star Tours and Oga’s Cantina.

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There are some topics Star Wars fans seemed destined to debate forever. We are taking on a few random ones in this episode of Podcast Stardust.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Who shot first? Han Solo or Greedo in the Mos Eisley Cantina?
• What is the best version of the saga films: theatrical, special editions, Blu Ray, or Disney+?
• Did Darth Vader recognize C-3PO when there were in Cloud City in The Empire Strikes Back?
• Do only the Sith deal in absolutes?
• Was Jar Jar Binks secretly a Sith Lord? And
• What does “balance” actually mean in the context of “balance of the Force?”

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