Episode 717 - The Phantom Menace, Part 4: Mind Tricks Don't Work on Me
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 collectibles,
- The introduction of Anakin Skywalker and his introduction to Padmé, her response, and what the meeting says about them both,
- The first appearance of Watto and Qui-Gon’s attempt to use a Jedi mind trick on him,
- Sebulba’s introduction and rivalry with Anakin Skywalker,
- The Skywalker homestead and Shmi’s first appearances,
- The first appearance of C-3PO and his appearance,
- Darth Sidious and Darth Maul talking before Darth Maul leaves for Tatooine, and
- Anakin’s plan to participate in the podrace and win the money needed to repair Padmé’s ship.
Find the prior episode in this series in episode 705.
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