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Han Solo and Chewbacca make their The Force Awakens debut when they board the Millennium Falcon and confront Rey and Finn in this edition of our The Force Awakens series.   Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7 and author of Hyperspacing Hope joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the movie covered by this discussion runs from 36:38 to 49:20.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Allen's experience with The Force Awakens and his favorite characters and scenes, Kylo Ren's reaction to hearing BB-8 escaped from Jakku, BB-8's dilemma in deciding to tell Finn where the Resistance base was located, Han Solo and Chewbacca making their iconic return and their arrival on the Millennium Falcon, The in-galaxy mythology and folklore surrounding Han Solo and Luke Skywalker, The arrival of the Guavian Death Gang and Kanjiklub ("Tell that to Kanjiklub!"), and The escape from the Rathtars aboard the Millennium Falcon. For more discussion of The Force Awakens, check out episode 1012.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Just as we were getting to record this week's news, Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 announced the date for ticket sales. We're discussing this and more in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational edition of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The breaking news of the sale date for tickets for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027, The critical success of Maul - Shadow Lord, The unfortunate news that we will likely not see Mara Jade in Star Wars anytime soon, and The temporary closing of Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Maul attempts to recruit Jedi Padawan Devon Izara to his side while Captain Brander Lawson continues his investigation into the Shadow Syndicate in these episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How the portrayal of Maul has changed from The Phantom Menace to this series, The method by which Maul attempts to recruit Devon as an apprentice, Brander Lawson's difficulties balancing his work with his home life, The deal Maul tries to make with Lawson, Why Maul attempts to make a deal with Lawson, and more. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Jay is getting Star Wars fans ready for May the Fourth and Mother's Day with a new collection of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products in this edition of "World Between Worlds."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some Star Wars dresses from Retro Stage, This year's May the Fourth collection at the Disney Store, Some other ideas for celebrating May the Fourth on StarWars.com, The Star Wars Cookbook available on Amazon, Some new and favorite Star Wars Geeky Tikis, Special Edition Star Wars Oreos, Mother's Day ideas from Mad Beauty, Amazon, and Etsy, and A selection of Maul products from Diff Eyewear, Box Lunch, and custom Nike shoes from Mr. Simply Custom. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Off the success of Project: Hail Mary, we are asking whether Lord and Miller should get a second chance to direct a Star Wars movie in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Steven Soderbergh's comments on the chances that the Ben Solo movie will move forward with new leadership at Disney and Lucasfilm, Mark Hamill promoting the new LEGO Smart Play system, Hamill's comments on the new leadership at Lucasfilm, and Whether Phil Lord and Christopher Miller should get a second chance at directing a Star Wars movie given the success of Project: Hail Mary. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Maul arrives on Janix looking for revenge on those that profited from his misfortune and finds a potential new apprentice in the first two episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord.   In this episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our first impressions of this new series, The overall tone and setting of Maul - Shadow Lord, and how it differs from other Star Wars shows, Our thoughts on the new characters such as Devon, Lawson, and Looti Vario, Why Maul wants revenge and his plans to attain it, How Maul is attempting to recruit Devon as a new apprentice, The secrecy of the Shadow Collective, and more. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Son shows Anakin a vision of his Force that nearly changes the fate of the galaxy in the finale of the "Mortis Gods" arc of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, How two very famous Sith nearly appeared in this episode, Another appearance by Qui-Gon Jinn, What Anakin sees in the vision the Son shows him, What being "the Chosen One" truly means, and more. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Just as Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka are making their departure from Mortis, the Son abducts Ahasoka and forces the Jedi to return in the second episode of the "Mortis Arc."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, Some of the metaphors and symbolism from this episode and this story, What exactly the Son did to Ahsoka, What the Son's relationship to the dark side of the Force really is, and The fate of the Daughter and what the Father fears it means. For more discussion of The Clone Wars and this trilogy of episodes, check out episode 1014.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

With Maul - Shadow Lord debuting this week, we are diving into all the news and behind the scenes coverage of everyone's favorite Zabrak former Sith.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of a second season of Maul - Shadow Lord, Dave Filoni and Sam Witwer on the character of Maul, Gideon Adlon and head writer Matthew Michnovetz on Devon Izara, A new teaser for Maul - Shadow Hunter and a mantra for Maul, and A behind the scenes featurette on Maul featuring Dave Filoni. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

After Des pulls off an incredible combat maneuver, he is arrested for insubordination, but the Sith take him to Korriban where his fate is changed forever.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Des draws on the Force by instinct even if he doesn't know that is what he is doing, Des's philosophy as a soldier that is already similar to the beliefs of the Sith, The successful attack on the Republic outpost and Des's inexplicable abilities in combat, Des's arrest after returning to the Sith camp, and Des's arrival on Korriban and induction into the Sith. For more discussion of Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, check out episode 1007.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We dive into the legendary Mortis trilogy of The Clone Wars as Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan investigate an ancient Jedi distress signal and meet beings powerful in the Force.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our initial reactions to the Mortis episodes when they were released, Some of the guest stars in this episode, including Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn,  What exactly are the "Mortis Gods" and what is their role in the galaxy, Where exactly the Jedi find themselves and how Ahsoka and Rebels influence our understanding, The "visions" experienced by Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan, and What the "Chosen One" means in the context of this episode. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1011.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

John Boyega sparked speculation about his possible return to Star Wars with an offhand remark at Megacon. We are discussing that and more in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: John Boyega's remarks about his Star Wars future at Megacon, Comments from Ryan Gosling about Starfighter, The latest trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord, Some of the changes to Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge, and Sigourney Weaver, Pedro Pascal, and Grogu at the Oscars. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Rey and Finn meet on Jakku and escape from the First Order aboard the Millennium Falcon in this entry in our The Force Awakens series.   This episode in our The Force Awakens series covers the portion of the movie that runs from 23:40 to 36:38.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The stormtroopers of the First Order and how they compare to the Jedi and clones, The rivalry between Kylo Ren and General Hux, Finn's arrival on Jakku, Similarities between The Force Awakens and A New Hope in this part of the movie, When Finn met Rey,  Finn not telling Rey the entire story and lying about his past, and The escape from Jakku and the First Order aboard the Millennium Falcon. For more discussion of The Force Awakens, check out episode 1004.   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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Hello, Star Wars fans! We're finishing up our busy month, so we have another rebroadcast of an episode of our The Mandalorian coverage before new episodes resume on Wednesday.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The consequences of Mandalorians removing their helmets, Cara Dune's past and introduction, The young widow's offer to the Mandalorian, The raiders, their AT-ST, and their attack on the village, and The similarity of this episode to the "Bounty Hunters" episode of The Clone Wars. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

We're filling our spring break with coverage of The Mandalorian in anticipation of the movie's release in May. This time out, the Mandalorian makes a fateful decision in Chapter 3, "The Sin."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The code of the bounty hunter's guild, Why exactly the Client might have wanted the Asset, The culture and lore of the Mandalorians ("This is the way"), What Greef Carga's motivations are, What the sin of this episode really was, and The incredible climactic scene of the episode. 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. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.