Episode 717 - The Phantom Menace, Part 4: Mind Tricks Don't Work on Me

Published: April 17, 2024, noon

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.

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Greg Cass, also known as Eye on Canon, joins us for this discussion.

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The segment of the film we discuss runs from 31:41 to 44:13.

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

  • Greg\u2019s early experiences with The Phantom Menace and some of his collectibles,
  • The introduction of Anakin Skywalker and his introduction to Padm\xe9, her response, and what the meeting says about them both,
  • The first appearance of Watto and Qui-Gon\u2019s attempt to use a Jedi mind trick on him,
  • Sebulba\u2019s introduction and rivalry with Anakin Skywalker,
  • The Skywalker homestead and Shmi\u2019s 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\u2019s plan to participate in the podrace and win the money needed to repair Padm\xe9\u2019s ship.

Find the prior episode in this series in episode 705.

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