Episode 959 - The Stranger Becomes the First Ren - Star Wars News

In part 11 of our series devoted to Revenge of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi's iconic duel reaches a dramatic and tragic conclusion.   Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations joins us for the discussion.   This discussion covers the segment of the movie that runs from 1:34:21 to 2:03:30.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Anthony's experience seeing Revenge of the Sith for the first time and how he came to first watch the saga, The iconic shot of Obi-Wan and Anakin fighting with the lava exploding behind them, Yoda's defeat and his decision to go into exile, Anakin's perspective that the Jedi are evil, Obi-Wan's reaction to defeating Anakin, and Palpatine's rescue of Anakin on the shore of the lava flow on Mustafar. For more discussion of Revenge of the Sith, check out episode 957.   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.

Our coverage of Volume Three of Visions continues with stories a warrior princess taking on the Empire on a frozen world and Jedi padawan defending herself from Jedi hunters.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How "The Duel: Payback" set a high bar for subsequent episodes of Visions to follow, The music of "The Song of Four Winds" compared to the scores of John Williams and others, The art of "The Song of Four Winds" and the classic Star Wars imagery, The art style and imagery of "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope," The droid Teto and comparisons to other characters in pop culture, Some other things from "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope" that distracted us, and more. For our discussion of Visions, Volume 3: "The Duel, Payback," check out episode 963.   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.

In this week's news, Shawn Levy speaks briefly on Starfighter, John Williams receives another honor, it's the end of an era in Star Wars coverage, and Celebration merch is coming to an online store.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some non-Star Wars thoughts on Predator: Badlands, Shawn Levy's description of Starfighter, John Williams having another structure named after him, The end of Star Wars Insider magazine, and Star Wars Celebration Japan merchandise coming to an online store. 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.

Get ready for the holiday shopping season with this round up of Star Wars gift ideas.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Disney Parks Star Wars Lifeday Chewbacca Force Talking Action Figure available from Walmart, Life Day shirts available from Her Universe and Hot Topic, A Star Wars Life Day print available from Target, More Life Day shirts available from Hot Topic and Box Lunch, Star Wars (stormtrooper) themed Elf on the Shelf available from Walmart, A Miniature Legacy Lightsaber Hilts Countdown Calendar from the Disney Store, Star Wars pajamas from Hanna Anderson, A Grogu Holiday Gift set of socks from Happy Socks, The Official Star Wars Crochet Pattern Book available on Amazon, The KITCH Star Wars Collection, and New Star Wars themed Crocs. For more Star Wars gift ideas, check out episode 940.   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 Ronin returns to hunt more Sith while a former Jedi Grandmaster seeks him out for revenge in the first installment of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, Our fondness for the character of the Ronin, The music behind this anime short, The introduction of the Twi-lek Sith Aneé-San, The aesthetic of the environment and the classic Star Wars details incorporated therein, The former Jedi Grandmaster and his quest for revenge against the Ronin, and more. For our discussion of "The Duel" from volume one of Visions, check out episode 317.   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.

Matt Smith's shooting schedule for Starfighter starts the week's Star Wars news and Boba Fett's blaster is up for auction.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How our Halloweens went and any Star Wars experiences we had, Matt Smith's shooting schedule for Starfighter, Boba Fett's EE-3 from The Empire Strikes Back is up for auction, and What blaster we would pick from the set if given the chance. 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.

Our celebration of Revenge of the Sith continues with a discussion of Matthew Stover's novelization.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on Matthew Stover's novelization, How the novelization relies on what is now Legends material, The inner thoughts of the characters that reshape the story of Revenge of the Sith, Political details included in the novel that enhance the intrigue, Some of the alterations in dialogue, 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.

Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the Clones rally to defend Kamino from a Separatist invasion lead by Asajj Ventress and General Grievous in this episode of The Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, How and why the Clones think of Kamino as home and if it makes sense, The first meeting between Asajj Ventress and General Grievous, How The Clone Wars works so hard to protect one line of dialogue from Revenge of the Sith, A controversial kiss and its history, Clone 99, and more. Fore more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 942.   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.

In this Halloween edition of Star Wars news, we reminisce about Star Wars Halloween costumes, celebrate the sixth anniversary of the podcast, and discuss how the Stranger might have become the first Knight of Ren.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our Halloween plans, Star Wars costumes and decorations from Halloweens past, The sixth anniversary of Podcast Stardust and a little history of the show, A New Hope coming to theaters in IMAX in 2027, How the Stranger might have become the first Knight of Ren, and An excerpt from Adam Christopher's Master of Evil. 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.

Cavan Scott is back with another spooky Star Wars tale just in time for Halloween. We're discussing Anakin, Obi-Wan, Luke, and Leia's encounter with the Nightlander in this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The creators of this comic from Dark Horse Comics, The overall concept behind these stories, Anakin and Obi-Wan's trip to Ryloth, The backstory of the Nightlander, Luke's dream that sets him on a quest to find his father, and Leia's intervention in Luke's encounter with the Nightlander. 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.