Podcast Stardust

Timonthy Zahn recently shared some thoughts on Grand Admiral Thrawn that inspired a discussion about the Thrawn’s past, present, and future in this week’s news.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Timothy Zahn’s thoughts on what makes Thrawn work as a character,
• The possibility of future Thrawn stories set between Rebels and Ahsoka,
• Carrie Fisher’s posthumous reception of a star on the Walk of Fame,
• Rachel Weisz on telling her daughter “Star Wars is broken,” and
• Our anticipation for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

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Jedi Knight Vildar Mac and Padawan Matty Cathley find themselves in the middle of the Battle of Jedha after the Herald incites a riot.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The Herald’s arrival at the Convocation of the Force on Jedha,
• How the Herald incited a riot,
• How these comics tell another side of the Battle of Jedha,
• The appearance of the Brotherhood of the Ninth Door,
• The Path of the Open Hand and their goals,
• A possible connection between the Mother and Jedi Olivia Zeveron, and
• The fall of the statute of the Protector.

Find our discussion of issues 1-3 in episode 514.

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Din Djarin, Bo-Katan, and Grogu lead the Mandalorians against Moff Gideon and the Empire on Mandalore in the season three finale.

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

• Our overall thoughts on the season finale,
• The impact of the previous episode and its title, chapter 23 - “The Spies,” on our reception and expectations for this episode,
• The quality of the action in this episode from the Mandalorian to Bo-Katan and the Armorer leading the Mandalorian charge,
• Moff Gideon, his overall plan, and how he was performed and portrayed in this episode,
• R5-D4’s role in this episode, and
• The fate of the Darksaber and Mandalorian culture going forward, and
• What lies ahead for Din Djarin and Grogu going forward.

You can find our discussion of the previous episode, chapter 23, in episode 560.

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We are wrapping up our coverage of Star Wars news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Europe with a look at the publishing news.

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

• Trials of the Jedi - the name of phase 3 of The High Republic,
• The release schedule for the three waves of phase 3 of The High Republic,
• The High Republic titles we are most anticipating,
• Announcements of a Star Wars crossover event in Marvel Comics written by Charles Soule,
• The return of Jaxxon in Star Wars Adventures,
• Other comic announcements,
• The final trailer for Jedi: Survivor.
• New scenes coming for Star Tours.

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In part four of our year-long series examining Return of the Jedi, the Emperor arrives at the Death Star, Luke visits Master Yoda, and the Rebel Alliance plans their assault.

We are joined by Ross Hollebon of the Album Cockpit Podcast and Fantatracks.com.

This episode covers the segment of Return of the Jedi that runs from 0:37:05 to 0:51:33 on Disney+.

On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Luke’s departure from Tatooine while Han, Leia, Lando, and the droids leave on the Millennium Falcon,
• The Emperor’s arrival at the Death Star and conversation with Darth Vader,
• Luke’s return to Dagobah to complete his training with Jedi Master Yoda,
• Luke’s discussion of Yoda’s final words, and
• The Rebel Alliance briefing for the attack on the Death Star.

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Two tribes of Mandalorians unite and begin their mission to retake Mandalore. However, the Empire has schemes to ambush them.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The first appearance of Moff Gideon in this season of The Mandalorian,
• Surprise appearances of a popular Legends character and another Imperial officer from the current Star Wars canon,
• The uniting of two tribes of Mandalorians on Nevarro,
• Grogu’s new suit,
• Bo-Katan’s mission to Mandalore and recruiting volunteers,
• What Moff Gideon has been up to on Mandalore,
• The sacrifice of a key member of the Children of the Watch, and
• Who are the spies suggested by the title of this episode.

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A wealth of information regarding Star Wars projects on Disney+ emerged from Star Wars Celebration Europe.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The new trailer for Ahsoka and the cast reveals,
• Cast announcements and news regarding Jude Law in Skeleton Crew,
• Information regarding The Acolyte, High Republic Era show,
• An update on season two of Andor,
• A lack of information regarding season four of The Mandalorian,
• The surprise announcement of season two of Tales of the Jedi,
• News regarding season three of The Bad Batch, and
• The teaser for volume two of Star Wars: Visions.

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Star Wars Celebration Europe brought announcements concerning every corner of the Star Wars Galaxy. In this episode, we discuss Lucasfilm’s announcement of three movies in development.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The addition of three new eras to the Star Wars timeline,
• Kathleen Kennedy’s announcement of three new movies,
• What a Dawn of the Jedi era movie might be like and who is directing it,
• The New Republic era movie and how it relates to Star Wars on Disney+,
• New stories after The Rise of Skwyalker and the return of a Star Wars veteran,
• Our optimism for these movies actually getting made, and
• The announcement of the location for the next Star Wars Celebration and our reaction.

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From beach towels and Grogu porcelain figures to headsets and phone stands, Jay has collected another wonder batch of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products in this month’s edition of World Between Worlds.

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

• Star Wars themed towels from Sand Cloud,
• The various items available at the Star Wars Celebration Store,
• Porcelain Star Wars figures from Lladró,
• Gold and silver collector coins from New Zealand Mint,
• A new The Mandalorian themed headset from Logitech,
• A contest to win a limited edition The Mandalorian themed X-Box Bundle,
• The Darth Vader Cable Guy Phone and Controller Holder from EXG Pro,
• Star Wars pajamas from Little Sleepies,
• A new style of Star Wars shoes from Native,
• An Obi-Wan style leather bracelet from Bradford Exchange, and
• The May the 4th Collection from ShopDisney.

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Bo-Katan’s quest to reunite the Mandalorians takes her and Din Djarin on a side mission to investigate malfunctioning droids on the planet of Plazir.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The Mandalorians under Axe Woves’s leadership in a mercenary role,
• The planet of Plazir with its direct democracy,
• Christopher Lloyd’s appearance as Commissioner Helgait,
• The Resistor, a droid bar, and the philosophy of service of the droids,
• The resolution of Bo-Katan and Dijarin’s investigation, and
• Bo-Katan’s confrontation with the rest of the Mandalorians.

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