We revisit the Star Wars Vintage Collection by discussing Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, the 1984 made for television follow-up to Return of the Jedi.

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

• Some of the history of Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure,
• Our overall thoughts on this made for television movie and history with it,
• How the Ewoks were portrayed in this TV special.
• The choices made when it came to including real world animals,
• The special effects and how some were successful and others not so much,
• Other movies, books, and stories that may have influenced this special, and
• How Caravan of Courage has influenced other Star Wars projects and shown up as Easter eggs in other projects.

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Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano lead the first phase of an invasion of Ryloth, but it comes at a cost and a valuable lesson for Ahsoka.

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

• Our overall thoughts on this episode and the story arc that it starts,
• Ahsoka disobeying order, the consequences, and Anakin’s reaction,
• Anakin placing Ahsoka in charge of their second attempt to break the blockade,
• Admiral Yularen’s support of Ahsoka and what that meant, and
• Some of the other influences, including Legends, that went into this episode.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 839.

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The streaming numbers for Disney+ for 2024 are available, and a surprising entry came in second and lead all Star Wars and Marvel series.

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

• The surprising overall success of The Acolyte compared to other streaming properties,
• What the numbers mean for a potential second season of Skeleton Crew,
• What shows might rank highly for 2025,
• The cover and a synopsis for The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi by Charles Soule,
• Rosario Dawson will be appearing at Star Wars Celebration Japan, and
• The fate of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World.

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With season one concluded, we are wrapping up our coverage of Skeleton Crew  with a discussion of the show’s themes, favorite moments, characters, and Easter eggs, and some unresolved issues.

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

• How are thoughts have or have not changed about Skeleton Crew now that some time has passed since the season finale,
• Some of the themes and messages of the show over the course of the season,
• Our favorite characters from Skeleton Crew,
• Some of the Easter Eggs and Star Wars references that stood out to us,
• A few unresolved issues from the show, and more.

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Recent reports have Ryan Gosling attached to Shawn Levy’s in-development Star Wars movie. We discuss this and other stories in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• Reports that Ryan Gosling may be attached to Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie,
• A new Star Wars comic from Marvel featuring Han, Luke, and Leia,
• Why hasn’t Lucasfilm moved on with stories featuring Rey, Finn, and Poe,
• A return of a villain you probably have never heard of name Atha Prime, and
• More guest announcements for Star Wars Celebration Japan.

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As Ahsoka and Padmé fight battle droids trying to release the Blue Shadow virus, Anakin and Obi-Wan take an urgent mission to find an antidote for the deadly disease in this episode of The Clone Wars.

In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall thoughts on this episode,
• How George Lucas’s fingerprints are all over this episode,
• What Obi-Wan Kenobi knew or didn’t know about Anakin and Padmé’s relationship,
• Iego, it’s moons, the angels and the mystery presence preventing ships from leaving the planet,
• Combating the battle droids attempting to release the Blue Shadow virus on Naboo and galaxy, and more.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 815.

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In the first edition of World Between Worlds for 2025, Dennis and Jay discuss their holiday acquisitions. Plus, Jay is ready to help you with your New Year’s resolutions with some new Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products.

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

• Star Wars themed soap from Dr. Squatch,
• New Star Wars tumblers from Tervis,
• Star Wars Performance Light Crew socks from Stance,
• The Star Wars by JAZ - Stance Poly Crew Socks Box Set,
• Darth Bane and Asajj Ventress enamel pins from Blank Slate on Etsy,
• The Ahsoka Tano Scentsy Buddy,
• Star Wars TCW Anakin and Ahsoka Drop Earrings from Her Universe,
• Other Star Wars holiday acquisitions,
• Our Universe Star Wars Ahsoka Tano Color-Block Sherpa Hoodie Her Universe Exclusive
• Star Wars: The Mandalorian Cake Bites,
• Some old The Phantom Menace bandaids,
• Star Wars attire from Anime Ape,
• The Mandalorian shaker bottles from Ice Shaker,
• Star Wars pomade from Suavecito,
• Star Wars/NHL and NBA crossover gear from Dulcie, and
• Some assorted Valentine’s Day ideas.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle suggestions from Jay, check out the last edition of World Between Worlds in episode 822.

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Rory McCann has been cast as Baylan Skoll for the second season of Ahsoka. We discuss this and more in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• The news that Rory McCann has been cast as Baylan Skoll for the second season of Ahsoka after Ray Stevenson’s passing,
• What we think of Rory McCann from his past work, including as the Hound in Game of Thrones,
• What this means for the second season of Ahsoka, and
• An excerpt from Alexander Freed’s Reign of Empire: The Mask of Fear.

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Wim, Fern, KB, and Neel take the fight back to Jod and the pirates in the season finale of Skeleton Crew.

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

• Our non-spoiler thoughts on the season finale and the series overall,
• The chances for a second season of Skeleton Crew,
• The reveal of the Supervisor and Jod’s response to meeting him,
• The attack of the pirates on At Attin,
• Jod’s backstory and history that lead him to this point,
• The final battle of the series, and more.

Check out our discussion of episode seven of Skeleton Crew in episode 833.

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Our year-long series analyzing Revenge of the Sith for its 20th anniversary begins with a look at the Jedi arrival at General Grievous’s flagship.

Ryder Waldron from Idiot’s Array and Star Wars School of Dentistry joins us for this episode.

This segment of the movie starts at 00:00 and runs to 11:21.

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

• Ryder’s remembrances of seeing Revenge of the Sith for the first time, his favorite character, and favorite scene,
• The opening crawl of the movie,
• The space battle of Coruscant,
• Fighting off the buzz droids,
• Arriving at General Grievous’s flagship,
• The fight with the battle droids in the elevator, and 
• R2-D2’s encounter with the super battle droids.

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