Podcast Stardust

Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland kick off phase 2 of The High Republic with a tale of a Force cult known as the Path of the Open Hand in Path of Deceit.

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

• The setup for phase 2 of The High Republic and how Path of Deceit fits in,
• The difference between the Path of the Open Hand and the Jedi,
• Yana and Marda Ro, and their roles in The Path of the Open Hand,
• The mysterious Mother and how she manipulates the Path,
• Padawan Kevmo Zink and Jedi Master Zallah Macri and their investigation of the Path,
• The disaster that befalls the Mother’s Children on Thelj, and
• The shocking ending of the book and the impact it has on the story going forward.

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A clash of ideology takes center stage when Mon Mothma and the Rebellion’s tactics are challenged by Saw Gerrera in the fight against the Empire.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The difference in tactics Mon Mothma is willing to use compared to Saw Gerrera,
• How are perception of this episode is changed with the subsequent release of Andor,
• Elements that are new to Rebels with this episode: Edrio Two Tubes, U-Wings, Yavin IV, etc.,
• Ezra’s attempt to impersonate Brom Titus, and
• The conclusion of this episode and the destruction of the Imperial relay station.

Find more recent Rebels coverage in episode 501.

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We break down new trailers for season 2 of The Bad Batch and Jedi: Survivor and talk about a Golden Globe nomination for Diego Luna.

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

• A statement from Patty Jenkins on the status of Rogue Squadron,
• A Golden Globe nomination of Diego Luna for his performance in Andor,
• Our favorite details from the trailer for The Bad Batch season 2,
• An audio clip from The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha, and
• Details from the reveal trailer for Jedi: Survivor.

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With just about 10 days until Christmas, Jay has rounded up a few last minute Christmas gift ideas for your favorite Star Wars fan.

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

• Star Wars rugs from Ruggable,
• Boba Fett and The Mandalorian ornaments from Hallmark,
• Earrings and Christmas cards from Brittney Ann Art,
• New additions to the Vera Bradley Star Wars line,
• Star Wars themed Igloo Coolers,
• Phone cases from Frome,
• Key chains from Orbitkey,
• Star Wars makeup from Colourpop,
• New Inquisitor additions to Rock Love’s Star Wars line, and
• Plenty of last minute ideas available on Amazon.

For more Star Wars holiday gift ideas, check out our last edition of World Between Worlds in episode 493.

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Sabine leads the Mandalorians against the Empire as she attempts to destroy the Duchess and free her people from Imperial oppression.

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

• Aspects of Mandalorian culture portrayed in this episode as seen through the lens of The Mandalorian,
• The difference between the Children of the Watch and the traditional Mandalorians,
• Bo-Katan’s urging that Sabine destroy the Duchess rather than use it against the Empire,
• The action scenes of this episode, and
• Sabine’s decision to present the Darksaber to Bo-Katan.

Check out our last discussion of Rebels in episode 498.

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It is the 500th episode of Podcast Stardust! We reflect on the history of the podcast and all the Star Wars stories and events we’ve discussed.

In this 500th episode of the fully armed and operational podcast, we discuss:

• The history of Podcast Stardust and how we got started,
• Why this is “Podcast Stardust,”
• Our favorite Star Wars movies, books, and more that we have covered over the course of the podcast,
• The different types of shows and some of our favorites from over the years,
• All the wonderful guests we have had on the podcast, and
• Our thanks to everyone that makes this all possible.

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We look back at all the Star Wars content in 2022 and rank and share our favorite shows, books, and favorite moments of the year.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Our favorite live action Star Wars series on Disney+,
• The best animated Star Wars content from Disney+,
• The documentary content about Star Wars that aired in 2022,
• The best of The High Republic that debuted in 2022,
• Other Star Wars novels that were released this past year,
• Star Wars comics that arrived in 2022,
• Our favorite Star Wars moments across all media, and
• Our overall favorite Star Wars stories from the year.

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Season four of Rebels begins with Sabine Wren leading an assault on an Imperial facility on Mandalore just as a new super weapon is released.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Our excitement to get back to discussing Rebels,
• How season four was announce to be the last season of Rebels at Star Wars Celebration Orlando in 2017,
• Sabine’s assault on the Imperial facility on Mandalore,
• The return of Bo-Katan Kryze to Star Wars animation,
• Intercepting the Imperial convoy carrying Sabine’s father,
• The Indiana Jones influence in this episode, and
• The Empire unleashing a new weapon originally created by Sabine.

Find our last discussion of Rebels in episode 437.

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News of the release date of season three of The Mandalorian inspires a discussion about potential Star Wars Disney+ projects and we dive into news about Jedi: Battle Scars.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The release date for season three of The Mandalorian,
• How the Star Wars Disney+ schedule for the spring is shaping up,
• Potential new Star Wars projects we’d like to see for Disney+,
• The cover of the upcoming novel Jedi: Battle Scars by Sam Maggs and the plot description, and
• Initial thoughts on the Phase 2 offerings from The High Republic.

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In our final installment of our series on Attack of the Clones, the droids of the Separatista army battle with the Republic clones as Yoda and Count Dooku clash.

This episode covers the segment of Attack of the Clones that runs from 1:56:26 to the end of the movie.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The arrival of Yoda and the clones on Geonosis,
• The battle between the droid armies of the Separtists and the clone armies of the Republic,
• The visual cues present in the battle,
• Padmé falling out of the gunship and Anakin’s reaction,
• Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s fight with Count Dooku,
• Yoda’s saber battle with Count Dooku,
• Yoda, Mace Windu, and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s reaction to the Battle of Geonosis,
• The beginning of the Clone Wars, and
• Anakin and Padmé’s marriage.

The previous episodes in the series can be found in the following episodes:

• Part 1, Coruscant Arrival with Ryder Waldron of Idiot’s Array in episode 366,
• Part 2, Zam Wessell Pursuit in episode 378,
• Part 3, Two Mentors with Jeff McGee from MarvinDog Media in episode 390,
• Part 4, Meet the Kaminoans with Johna Marie Macias in episode 405,
• Part 5, Waterfalls and Clones with Jay and Josh from Superhero Suite, Scarlet Velocity, and Enjoy Stuff in episode 417,
• Part 6, Geonosis Pursuit with Colby Mead of The ColbyCast in episode 428,
• Part 7 with Dan Zehr of Coffee with Kenobi in episode 444,
• Part 8, Dooku Makes His Pitch with Tom Gross from Teachers in the Dungeon in episode 459,
• Part 9, Into the Droid Factory with Aaron and David from Star Wars Reactions in episode 471, and
• Part 10, The Arena with Alan Zaugg from Idiot’s Array in episode 480.

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