Aug 21, 2026

WSTR Galactic Public Access: Queen Jamilla, Star Wars News, and Convention Rants
This episode starts with a deep look at Queen Jamilla, a brief but meaningful Naboo leader in Attack of the Clones, and uses her to explore Naboo politics, democracy, and how Star Wars makes even tiny characters feel important. Todd also covers a few Star Wars news items, then wraps with personal updates on Fortnite, Fan Expo Chicago, and the challenges of crowded convention venues.

Key topics
Todd explains who Queen Jamilla is
A Naboo monarch with less than two minutes of screen time, but enough presence to spark a long character discussion.
He walks through her role as Queen Amidala’s successor and her place in the prequel-era timeline.
Why Queen Jamilla matters despite limited screen time
Todd argues that even minor political figures help Star Wars feel like a lived-in galaxy.
He connects Jamilla’s short appearance to the larger sense of Naboo continuity and political realism.
Naboo politics and democratic idealism
Jamilla’s line about keeping faith in the Republic becomes the core theme of the segment.
Todd contrasts her trust in institutions with Amidala’s more experienced, harder-earned political perspective.
Jamilla’s relationship to Padmé Amidala
Todd reads Jamilla as someone seeking advice and guidance from a respected predecessor.
Their interaction is framed as mutual trust, with Padmé representing experience and Jamilla representing idealism.
The threat of war in the background
The discussion touches on the growing separatist crisis and the early signs of the Clone Wars.
Todd views Jamilla as somewhat sheltered from the galaxy’s larger collapse, which shapes her optimism.
Naboo’s social structure and leadership
Todd questions the age and selection of Naboo’s queens, noting the youth of both Padmé and Jamilla.
He suggests Naboo could have benefited from more integration, especially between humans and Gungans.
Why Star Wars includes brief political characters
Todd says these characters show that life continues outside the main heroes.
He connects this to how the franchise builds scale, realism, and background texture.
News of the week: Star Wars: Starfighter
Todd covers reporting that the new film was inspired by The Outsiders.
He highlights the gritty, loyalty-driven tone and the pairing of a rugged older lead with a younger companion.
News of the week: canceled Mandalorian versus Jedi game
He reacts to the leaked gameplay and fan disappointment over another canceled Star Wars title.
Todd compares it to other scrapped projects and laments how often promising games never release.
News of the week: Ewan McGregor wants back in
Todd discusses McGregor pitching ideas for more Obi-Wan content while on the set of Ahsoka.
He suggests flashback storytelling could be a smart way to bring Obi-Wan into future projects.
Cantina Chat: Fortnite and Fan Expo Chicago
Todd talks about collecting 118 sprites in Fortnite and enjoying the new season called Override.
He also shares a strong opinion that the Rosemont Convention Center is overcrowded and not as good as C2E2.
Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome to episode 442 and the show’s mission of positivity and Star Wars
02:03 - Who Queen Jamilla is and why a brief character still matters
04:23 - Jamilla’s connection to Padmé Amidala and the Naboo political transition
06:49 - What Naboo’s leadership system says about age, authority, and democracy
08:16 - Why Queen Jamilla is important even with limited screen time
09:15 - Jamilla’s reaction to the separatist threat and her faith in the Republic
11:11 - Is Jamilla seeking advice, mentorship, or both from Padmé?
13:02 - Jamilla’s trust in the system versus Padmé’s hard-earned political realism
14:29 - Naboo’s peace contrasted with the wider chaos of the galaxy
15:27 - Why Star Wars uses brief political leaders to make the galaxy feel larger
17:26 - Why Padmé is the stronger leader in Todd’s view
18:26 - What Jamilla might realistically do against Palpatine’s rise
19:51 - Why even small characters like Jamilla deepen the worldbuilding
20:48 - What Todd would change about Naboo leadership and Gungan representation
22:46 - Closing thoughts on spending 20 minutes on two minutes of screen time
23:12 - Star Wars: Starfighter and its inspiration from The Outsiders
25:06 - Fan reaction to the canceled Mandalorian versus Jedi game
27:30 - Ewan McGregor pitching more Obi-Wan stories to Dave Filoni
31:17 - Personal updates, including Carla’s wedding and Heather’s cat mom life
31:45 - Collecting 118 Fortnite sprites and getting into the new season
33:00 - Fan Expo Chicago, crowded halls, and why Rosemont is not Todd’s favorite venue
35:55 - Listener callouts, social channels, and how to send feedback
36:51 - Possible future episode topics, including Transformers
37:20 - Sign-off and closing

Notable quotes
“We must keep our faith in the Republic.”
“We spent twenty something minutes on two minutes of screen time. That’s Star Wars, man.”
“There’s gotta be something, brother.”

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