Podcast Stardust

“Redemption” is a repeated theme throughout the Star Wars saga. We discuss what it means and many of the characters that sought redemption.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• What redemption means both inside and outside of Star Wars,

• How Anakin Skywalker (a/k/a Darth Vader and the Chosen One) achieved redemption,

• What redemption means for someone like Darth Vader,

• Ben Solo (Kylo Ren) and his redemption arc, and

• Other characters in Star Wars that have sought redemption.

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The Bad Batch discover that the Marauder isn’t so far away after all, but they’ll have to steal it back to get away from the ipsium mines.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Our overall impressions of this episode compared to other episodes of The Bad Batch,

• The character of Mokko and how he takes advantage of the kids working in his mines,

• Omega, Tech, and the rest of the Bad Batch’s change in attitude after the last episode,

• Cid’s absence from this episode, and

• More on some of the details.

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Season four of The Mandalorian has been written, new Celebration guests announced, and Star Wars Nites at Disneyland headline this week’s Star Wars news.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• A new clip from season three of The Mandalorian,

• Jon Favreau’s reveal that season four of The Mandalorian is already written,

• The announcement of Cavan Scott’s Tales from the Death Star,

• A sneaky release of the date of the next Star Wars Celebration, and

• The return of Star Wars Nites at Disneyland.

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The war between Eiram and E’ronoh spills over to Jedha in George Mann’s The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha. Join us as we analyze this Star Wars audio drama.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The setting of this novel after the events of  Convergence,

• The various Jedi, including Creighton Sun and Silandra Sho, and their role in this story,

• How the Path of the Open Hand operate on Jedha and their motivations, and

• What is next for this story and The High Republic.

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The Bad Batch find themselves stranded on a remote planet after the Marauder is stolen while Omega struggles with Echo’s departure from the squad.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• How Echo’s absence affects the rest of the squad,

• The theft of the Havoc Marauder by an unknown person,

• Omega and Tech’s heart-to-heart discussion, and

• Cid’s initial refusal to help out the Bad Batch.

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Empire magazine has a preview for season three of The Mandalorian. We discuss this and some of the new announcements for Star Wars Celebration Europe.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Pedro Pascal’s thoughts on the expanding Mandalorian culture in The Mandalorian,

• What Pedro has to say about wearing the Mandalorian armor,

• Katee Sackhoff and her thoughts on portraying Bo-Katan for ten years,

• Dave Filoni’s comments on the influence of The Clone Wars, and

• New Grogu concept art.

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In part 2 of our series discussing Return of the Jedi, Boushh brings Chewbacca to Jabba’s palace to collect on a bounty.

In this episode, Thomas Riddle joins us. Thomas is from Star Wars in the Classroom, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones, and The Imagineering Education Podcast. You can also find Thomas’s TEDx Talk, Reimagineering Education, here.

This episode covers the segment of the movie that runs from 0:12:20 to 0:22:08 on Disney+.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The musical number from Return of the Jedi and whether we prefer Lapti Nek or Jedi Rocks,

• Boushh’s arrival at Jabba’s palace with her captive, Chewbacca,

• Princess Leia freeing Han Solo from carbonite, and

• Whether Leia truly believed she could successfully pull off this rescue by herself.

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The Bad Batch invade a battleship on Coruscant looking for the evidence needed to take Admiral Rampart down as the Defense Recruitment Bill is debated in the Senate.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The tone of these two episodes and how they compare to The Clone Wars and other Star Wars content,

• Admiral Rampart’s Defense Recruitment Bill and how it would replace clones with stormtroopers,

• The idea of human rights for the clone army of the Republic,

• Senator Riyo Chuchi’s return and how she champions the cause of the clones,

• The Bad Batch’s infiltration of Rampart’s ship, and

• The Emperor’s appearance and resolution of the episode.

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E.K. Johnston announces she is writing a Qi’ra novel in this week’s news. Plus, there are more Star Wars Celebration Europe announcements.

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

• E.K. Johnston’s announcement of a new young adult novel featuring Qi’ra,

• Announcements of several new guests attending Star Wars Celebration Europe,

• The first panel announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe,

• Pedro Pascal’s appearance on Saturday Night Live, and

• John William’s 91st birthday.

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With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, Jay has rounded up some Star Wars themed fashion and lifestyle products for that special Star Wars fan in your life.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Our recent acquisitions,

• Enso Rings silicone bracelets,

• New Star Wars jewelry from Girls Crew,

• Pet products from Buckle Down,

• Star Wars Geeki Tikis from Beeline Creative,

• Workout Wear from Wodbottorm, and

• 3D Star Wars cards from Love Pop.

Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.

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