The Bad Batch comes to an end with Clone Force 99’s daring rescue of Omega and the clones on Tantiss. We’re discussing the plot points, surprises, and our thoughts on the conclusion.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on the series conclusion, The Zillo’s rampage through the Tantiss base, Omega and the children’s escape from the Vault, Echo and Emerie’s team-up, Hemlock’s clone commandos, The loss of...

We return to the galaxy of Star Wars: Visions with a discussion of the tie-in comic Star Wars: Visions Takashi Okazaki #1.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: This prequel story to “The Duel” from Star Wars: Visions, The relationship between Okinaa and “Boy,” the astromech, How Okinaa was a Star Wars version of a Kensei or “Sword Saint,” The narrative structure of this story, and How this comic impacts “The Duel” and how it...

As we prepare for Star Wars Day on May 4, we discuss our plans, The Phantom Menace trailer, a Tales of the Empire clip, and The Acolyte news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our plans to see The Phantom Menace on Star Wars Days, Blue Milk from TruMoo, The Phantom Menace for the re-release of the film, Whether we will see Vernestra Rwoh’s lightwhip in The Acolyte, and Leslye Headland on the sources The Acolyte draws...

The Bad Batch make it to Tantiss in their attempt to rescue Omega from Dr. Hemlock, but their mission doesn’t go as planned.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The arrival of the Bad Batch at Tantiss and their fight against the Imperial fighters, The aftermath of the crash landing, Rampart and Crosshair’s conversation on loyalty, What it means for Vice Admiral Rampart to get captured by the Empire, Omega’s reconnaissance of the...

Jay shares the details of her latest cosplay build, the Tahiria inspired Mandalorian, and her experience at recent conventions.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Coffee from Bones Coffee, A Queen Amidala paper doll book (currently available on eBay), Some recent acquisitions from Fangirling Over Jesus, A K-2SO print from Portraits by Alan, The Phantom Menace products from ShopDisney for the 25th Anniversary of the film, ...

Marvel is creating an Inquisitors miniseries, Disney+ considers a Star Wars linear channel, the cast of The Acolyte share some details about the show in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Joonas Suotamo talks about playing Kelnacca in The Acolyte, Dafne Keen talks about the goal for the lightsaber fights in The Acolyte, Disney+ is eyeing a possible linear Star Wars channel, Marvel is creating an ...

Omega plans her own escape from Tantiss while the Bad Batch head to Coruscant for the next step in their planned rescue mission.   Ross Hollebon from the Album Cockpit Podcast joins us for this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Omega’s introduction to the other children in the Vault at Tantiss, How Omega plots another escape from Tantiss, Emerie’s intentions towards the children compared to the rest of the scientists, ...

In part four of our series celebrating The Phantom Menace, we meet Anakin Skywalker, Watto, Shmi Skywalker, Threepio, and Sebulba as Qui-Gon looks for a way to acquire the parts they need.   Greg Cass, also known as Eye on Canon, joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the film we discuss runs from 31:41 to 44:13.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Greg’s early experiences with The Phantom Menace and some of his...

Star Wars: Outlaws gets a story trailer ahead of its August 2024 release. In addition, we talk a new writer for “Dawn of the Jedi,” book news, and details from “Season of the Force.”   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A new co-writer brought onboard James Mangold’s “Dawn of the Jedi” movie, Our initial thoughts on The Living Force by John Jackson Miller, Details from the story trailer from Ubisoft’s Star Wars: Outlaws, and ...

The Bad Batch creates a plan to find and rescue Omega that begins with retrieving an old adversary. Meanwhile, Omega is integrated back into life on Tantiss in the latest episode of The Bad Batch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Omega’s return to Tantiss and Dr. Hemlock’s explanation of what is going on, Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair formulating a plan to find Omega, Crosshair’s reluctance to return to Tantiss, Phee Genoa’s...

Darth Maul once worked with Death Watch to conquer Mandalore. We’re talking about this three episode story arc from the Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Pre Vizsla and Death Watch found Maul and Savage Opress drifting in space, Maul’s plan to assemble and underworld army, The attack on the Hutts on Nal Hutta and at Jabba’s Palace, The ruse that Death Watch and Maul used to conquer Mandalore, How Pre Vizsla turned...

In this week’s Star Wars news we are discussing the announcement and trailer for Tales of the Empire before looking at some book news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of Tales of the Empire featuring Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth, Our reactions to this announcement and the anticipation for this series, Initial thoughts on the trailer and our favorite moments, The delay of The Glass Abyss, and Another...

Dr. Emerie Karr wrestles with the treatment of Force sensitive children at Mount Tantiss, and the Bad Batch attempt to escape from the Empire on Pabu in the two most recent episodes of The Bad Batch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Whether Dr. Hemlock has another project going on at Mount Tantiss, Dr. Emerie Karr getting promoted to chief scientist, What is going on in the vault at Mount Tantiss with Project Necromancer and whether...

Jedi Knight Vernetra Rwoh, Avon Starros, and Jordanna Sparkburn feature in an adventure behind the Stormwall in the first young adult novel of phase three of The High Republic.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on the story and structure of the novel, Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh and her story arc through the novel, The character of Avon Starros and what growth she experiences, Jordanna Sparkburn, a San Tekka...

The first season of The Acolyte hasn’t aired, but the potential for a second season is already in discussion by Leslye Headland.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Leslye Headland’s comments on the potential for additional seasons of The Acolyte, The trailer for The Acolyte breaking records for views, A new excerpt for The Living Force by John Jackson Miller, Drinks from the Halcyon (The Galactic Starcruiser) coming to Oga’s...

Asajj Ventress makes her return and shares information about M-counts with the Bad Batch while evaluating whether Omega has some sort of Force capabilities.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall reactions to “Harbinger,” The return of Asajj Ventress without an explanation of how she survived Dark Disciple, Crosshair continuing to integrate himself back into the Bad Batch, Asajj evaluating Omega’s potential to have a...

Jedi Master Keeve Trennis makes her return in Cavan Scott’s The High Republic from Marvel. We’re breaking down issues 1-4 of Phase 3 as Keeve captures an old enemy and looks for an old friend.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Where we find Keeve Trennis at the start of the series, Keeve’s flashbacks to her training with Master Sskeer, Hutt control over some parts of Republic space after the Stormwall went up, An impending...

The Acolyte gets a trailer, a release date, and show art, the Star Wars saga returns to theaters, and Star Wars Celebration Tickets are about to go on sale in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The trailer for The Acolyte, The release date and poster for The Acolyte, Interviews with Lesley Headland on The Acolyte, The characters of The Acolyte and hints of the story, Star Wars veterans becoming...

Hunter and Wrecker seek out Fennec Shand in an attempt to learn what the Empire is up to while Omega works with Crosshair on healing his hand.   Colby Meade from The ColbyCast joins us for the discussion of this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Colby’s thoughts on season three of The Bad Batch, The lighting of The Bad Batch, The relationship between Crosshair and Omega and how Crosshair has evolved, The evolution of Wrecker’s...

Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi meet Queen Amidala and Darth Sidious sends Darth Maul to hunt them down in this segment of The Phantom Menace.   Kara DJ from Into A Larger World joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the film we discuss runs from 21:34 to 31:41.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Kara’s earliest memories of seeing The Phantom Menace, her favorite scenes, and favorite character (the answer to the last...

Patty Jenkins says she is back working on Rogue Squadron, Daisy Ridley is expecting a Star Wars script soon, and some comic and book news highlight this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What Daisy Ridley knows about the “New Jedi Order” movie’s production, Patty Jenkins says she owes Lucasfilm a script for her Rogue Squadon movie, Star Wars: Visions gets a new comic tie-in story for the Ronin, and Some...

An Imperial Operative tracks down Omega and Clone Force 99 to Rex’s base on Teth, and some of the Clones question whose side Crosshair is really on in this double feature of The Bad Batch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Senator Singh’s meeting with Senator Chuchi and the assassin ambush, Rex’s base on Teth, Returning clones (such as Howser, Nemec, Fireball, and others) and their reaction to Crosshair, The new operative that is...

This month’s edition of World Between Worlds focuses on lightsabers with a few suggestions for street wear and merchandise for the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Recent acquisitions and product updates, A deep discussion of our Ultimate Lightsabers 2.0 from SaberMasters, Star Wars street wear from Culture Kings, and Merchandise celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace. ...

This week’s news features the announcement of a new Star Wars audio drama, additions to Star Tours in Disney Parks, and our thoughts on physical releases of Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of Tempest Breaker by Cavan Scott, Our initial thoughts on The High Republic: Defy the Storm by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland, Ahsoka and other additions to Star Tours - The Adventure...