Episode 1007 - Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - Chapters 4-6

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.

We are rebroadcasting some more The Mandalorian coverage during our spring break. This episode looks back to Episode 20 and Chapter 2, "The Child."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The Mandalorian's conflict with the Jawas, The cinematography and how the camera captured the hints the Trandoshans would attack, Kuill and the Mandalorian's relationship, and The actions of the Asset in this episode and its relationship with the Mandalorian. 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.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent to track Savage Oppress down after his attack on the Jedi. At the same time, Asajj Ventress enacts her revenge on Count Dooku.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode, Further thoughts on the difference between the Nightbrothers, Nightsistrs, and Zabrak, The presence of the Commandos, Having Anakin and Obi-Wan together in an episode of The Clone Wars again, How Dooku attempted to train Savage Oppress and parallels to other events in Star Wars, Dooku's grudge against King Katuunko, The fight between Asajj Ventress, Count Dooku, and Savage Oppress, and more. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1009.   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 revisit our initial reactions to Chapter One of The Mandalorian as we discuss Dave Filoni's live action directorial debut, the introduction of the Mandalorian, and the surprise ending to the episode.   On this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: The Mandalorian's action scenes in various cantinas across the galaxy, The mystery of the bounty given to the Mandalorian from Werner Herzog's client character, Incredible droid action from IG-11 as voiced by Taika Waititi, Nick Nolte's Ugnaught character Kuill, The showdown at the Nikto encampment, and The incredible surprise ending to Chapter 1. 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 gets everyone ready for The Mandalorian and Grogu and Maul: Shadow Lord with some new Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product finds.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Uncanny Brands Star Wars Darth Vader and Death Star Grilled Cheese Maker - Panini Press and Compact Indoor Grill, The first collection of merchandise for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Loungefly Star Wars Darth Maul Roses Slouch Mini Backpack available from Hot Topic, Maul merchandise from RSVLTS, Darth Maul polarized sunglasses from Diff Eyeware, Maul themed glasses frames from Pair, A Maul Geeki Tiki, Maul inspired jewelry from Fine Jewelry, A Darth Maul scented candle from The Nerf Herder Co., The Chibi Darth Maul Pattern Snug Oversized Hoodie from Anime Ape, New Star Wars Black Series figures featuring characters from Maul: Shadow Lord, and Ideas for St. Patrick's Day and Easter. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out the February edition of "World Between Worlds" in episode 996.   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.

Asajj Ventress's revenge against Count Dooku enters the next phase as she selects an apprentice from the Nightbrothers of Dathomir.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars, A past alliance between Count Dooku and Mother Talzin of the Nighsisters, The cloudy difference between Zabrak, Nightsisters, and Nightbrothers, How Asajj Ventress picked an apprentice from the Nightbrothers, The rise and transformation of Savage Oppress, and Savage Oppress proving himself to be worthy of being Count Dooku's apprentice. For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 1006.   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 Mandalorian and Grogu are featured in Empire, Ryan Gosling picks Star Wars as his first franchise film, Yoda's dark side that wasn't, and more feature in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Teases for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu feature in Empire magazine, Why Ryan Gosling chose Star Wars: Starfighter as his first franchise film, How season two of The Acolyte would have shown off Yoda's dark side, and Boba Fett being put on the shelf. 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.

Des finds himself in a delicate position after winning big at Sabacc, and the Sith army appears to be his only way out in the next installment of our Darth Bane book club.   We are covering chapters four through six in this installment of the book club.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What was behind Des's relentless pursuit of the Sabacc jackpot on Apatros, Why Des chooses to join the Sith army rather than face Republic justice, A parting piece of advice from Groshik that may influence Des's destiny, Des's service in the Sith army and with the Gloom Walkers, and Des's decision to take matters into his own hands when his lieutenant makes a questionable decision. Find the prior entry in our Darth Bane Book Club in episode 995. 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.

Cast aside by Count Dooku, Asajj Ventress returns to her roots with the Nightsisters on Dathomir and begins plotting her revenge against her former Sith master.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Some overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars written by Katie Lucas, The origins of the character of Asajj Ventress, The introduction of the Nightsisters into The Clone Wars and their origins, The level of Asajj Ventress's power, and The attempt to defeat Count Dooku in his palace. For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episode 1003.   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.

Sam Witwer is talking Maul ahead of the April debut of Shadow Lord in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The galaxy Maul finds himself in after Order 66 as described by Sam Witwer in the penultimate issue of Star Wars: Insider, More thoughts on Maul and his perspective on the Jedi from an interview with Katee Sackhoff, Katee Sackhoff on the future of Bo-Katan, and the origins of the character, and A new series of one-shot comics from Marvel that serve as prequels to Rogue One. 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.