Podcast Stardust #688: RIP Carl Weathers – Star Wars News

by Podcast Stardust

We say goodbye to Carl Weathers before discussing the potential release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu and potential Obi-Wan Kenobi news from Empire.

Our news this week starts off with an announcement personal to the show: we have partnered with SaberMasters. Check out the Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 and use our referral code (STARDUST) for $10 off your order.

The first news story this week is a sad one. Carl Weathers passed away at the beginning of the month. We say our goodbyes and talk about his career and what he meant to Star Wars. After that, we turn to some news about the potential release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu, a tease from Empire magazine about Obi-Wan Kenobi, a comic adaptation for Ahsoka, and Jedi: Survivor winning a major award.

Get your weekend started off right with this week’s Star Wars news on Podcast Stardust.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

  • Our new collaboration with SaberMasters (don’t forget to use our promo code at checkout: Stardust),
  • The passing of Carl Weathers, who portrayed Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, and some of our memories of him,
  • Some news on the approximate release date of The Mandalorian and Grogu,
  • Potential news related to Obi-Wan Kenobi teased by Empire magazine,
  • Ahsoka getting a comic adaptation from Marvel, and
  • Jedi: Survivor winning a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.

Thanks for joining us for another episode. Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and spread the word to all of your Star Wars friends. May the Force be with you!

Don’t forget to check out Jay’s most recent roundup of Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products in episode 687.

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Podcast Stardust is the fully armed and operational podcast inspired by the code name for the Death Star. Hosted by first-generation Star Wars fans, Dennis Keithly and Jay Krebs, Podcast Stardust endeavors to bring thought provoking discussion on recent Star Wars news on a weekly basis. Between news episodes, Dennis and Jay review the latest episodes from Star Wars television covering everything from ResistanceRebels, and The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian and other live action productions on Disney+. Of course, Podcast Stardust wouldn’t be complete without thematic discussions, top ten lists, and interviews on everything from Star Wars literature, comics, and the films themselves.

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