https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/expounded-universe-37-jawa-nman.mp3 It’s a super special episode as we finally reach the chapter by the man himself, Kevin J. Anderson. He asks the tough questions like “what do Jawa smell like” and “what if there was a Jawa that was pushed TOO FAR”. You’ll find the answers and probably some more elephant anecdotes on this weeks episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 2 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/expounded-universe-36-elephant-tales.mp3 This week at the cantina we are following around that guy in the dollar store devil costume to see what he is up to. Turns out, he is balls deep into the stories of everyone else that has come along so far in the book. Also, we go kind of crazy talking about elephants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 11, 2018•59 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/expounded-universe-hes-a-goat-yall.mp3 While Mos Eisley has been described as a den of “scum and villainy”, so far the book hasn’t been too full of real scumbags. All of that is going to change this week the introduction of Feltipern Trevagg, the biggest asshole on Tattooine. It’s a whole chapter of letting us know just how much of a pile of crap this guy is before giving him his comeuppance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
May 01, 2018•57 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/expounded-universe-wuher-i-got-you-all-in-check.mp3 Though weary and facing insurmountable odds, our heroes manage to put together a podcast this week. Jef is baby-tired and Jon is slowly turning into pure mucous. However, we still manage to bring you the tale of a bartender that doesn’t like droids but then maybe does. Woooo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 28, 2018•56 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/expounded-universe-momaw-nadon-mo-problems-nadon.mp3 A wise, old Ithorian in exile as penance. An evil officer of the Empire that haunts his memory. See what happens when these two oddly competent characters have to square off with the fate of Tattooine in the balance. Ok, maybe not that much is at stake. But definitely the fate of a bunch of weird plants! Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gma...
Apr 19, 2018•54 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/expounded-universe-32-batman-and-robbing.mp3 The meta-plots really start to thicken as we examine the tale of Muftak and Kabe, otherwise known as the Hairy Four-Eye and his good friend, the adorable little bat thing. Characters are beginning to emerge from the woodwork, such as the craggy and evil Captain Alima, the wise old Ithorian Momaw Nadon, and the mysterious hookah smoker. Oh, but we don’t care. We’re busy making our favorite stormtrooper ...
Apr 12, 2018•58 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/expounded-universe-31-built-tonnika-tough.mp3 Jon’s pretty grumpy from the word go in the tale of the “Tonnika Twins” that contains less than 2% of the following ingredients: Tonnika Twins. Timothy Zahn weaves us one of his usual “badass warriors do badass things because of their tactical genius and cool honor code” narratives, with a weirdly brief stopover to recite the events of the Cantina more or less verbatim. Meet the Mistryl Shadow Guard! ...
Apr 03, 2018•58 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/expounded-universe-30-greedo-and-gallant.mp3 The sad tale of Greedo is such a comedy of terrible decisions and avoidable circumstance that the only thing it’s missing is a Ron Howard voiceover. We follow the suck-fingered bounty hunter on his journey from little jerk kid to little jerk teenager and beyond (well, not that much beyond, you all know how this one ends)! Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemm...
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 20 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/expounded-universe-29-and-it-turned-into-the-ballroom-bith.mp3 The wheel begins spinning anew with the tales behind every dime store werewolf and devil mask seeking a drink and some shade in the famed Mos Eisley Cantina. Our anthology begins with the story of Figrin D’An and the Modal Nodes, the hottest jizz act since… I am not going to finish that thought… no wait I can do this Max Rebo and his Orchestra. There. Nailed the landing. Got Star Wars...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 6 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/expounded-universe-28-the-crystal-stop.mp3 The big wrap-up episode! We answer your questions about The Crystal Star (Obviously, we are the world established experts on the topic now), discuss the themes of the book, and announce the next chapter in the ongoing Expounded series! Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 15, 2018•58 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/expounded-universe-27-and-then-it-blew-up.mp3 The yawning conclusion of Crystal Star finally arrives! Thrill as dramatic tension moments rise unnoticed and are swept away within a paragraph to get to more hair compliments!Don’t forget, listeners! Next week is the wrap-up episode for this saga of Expounded Universe. We’ll be announcing the next book and answering your Crystal Star questions, so send those to systemmastery@gmail.com , right away! G...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 5 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/expounded-universe-26-mister-bumblesnuffle.mp3 In this chapter, something happens. Hey, don’t forget to actually hit us with Star Wars questions, as our wrap-up episode is coming soon. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 01, 2018•1 hr
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/expounded-universe-25-unlimited-salad-and-dogsticks.mp3 We’re building to a crescendo here, we just know it! This whole book definitely can’t go by with the most exciting action scene being Leia escaping from a tow truck, no sir! Anyway this time Hethrir reveals his villainous plan, Han has a real problem, and fan favorite character the Chamberlain’s wyrwulf makes a stunning reappearance! Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to t...
Feb 20, 2018•59 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/expounded-universe-24-this-sun-is-a-mass-of-ineffable-ass.mp3 Great news, Universeketeers (Expoundettes?)! This chapter contains the thrilling conclusion to both the kid-town frolics capers on Hethrir’s worldcraft AND the sudden and well-deserved removal of the Lelilah and Geyyahab characters from the rest of the story. Beautiful! Sadly, we don’t visit with the guys, so we continue to save that drama for Luke’s mama Amidala. On with the show thou...
Feb 15, 2018•1 hr 1 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/expounded-universe-23-hey-there-lelilah1.mp3 The kids escape, Han fumes, and Lelilah descends into some sort of criminal underworld tantrum. It’s all coming to a head and we’re here to talk about it! Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 8 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/expounded-universe-22-his-name-was-hethrir-he-was-a-dancer.mp3 Lelila and Geyyahab learn some big secrets, Han recovers after seeing a murder, and Luke fails to save the drama for his long-dead mama on today’s exciting episode of Expounded Universe. Also, Threepio drops some wicked sass. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Feb 01, 2018•58 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/expounded-universe-21-when-waru-still-crushin-ithorians.mp3 The Jedi children enjoy the literal fruits of their recent Proctor-bamboozling, Leia has a a wookie makeover party, and the Waru plot goopens, as the Bizarro Meatwad reveals his true interests. Will Han ever confront his gambling problems? What the heck are color crawlers? And why is Luke so weird? All that and more right here. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the...
Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 8 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/expounded-universe-20-waru-huh-good-god.mp3 We finally meet Waru, the big ball of oozing meat and gold that just loves to love! Waru is hosting some sort of seminar on castile soaps and healing seaweed people and we’re here to talk about it. Also, Leia is a “diplomat” and Jaina continues scamping. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Jan 18, 2018•1 hr 11 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/expounded-universe-19-qaqquqqu-gjoob.mp3 Today, we are thrilled to finally introduce you to the richest and most dynamic new cast of characters ever found in a Star Wars Expanded Universe novel. It’s so good. Also, Han gets a little summer camp crush, Luke is sickly, and Leia … nothing new, she continues to hate Chewbacca. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad ...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 12 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/expounded-universe-18-xaverri-bad-things.mp3 Whoa, subchapters! Almost forgot about these things! On today’s thrilling (that’s Star Wars-ese for “boring”) adventure, Leia gets surprisingly dark, Luke gets surprisingly weird, and Jaina… well look, Jaina’s just standing around watching Hethrir really lean into some jazz hands around his big new sign that says “Nazi Symbolism.” Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place...
Jan 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/expounded-universe-17-an-impossibly-beautiful-man-appears.mp3 Star Wars meets Dickens in the first chapter we’ve read that’s from the point of view of a five-year old. We’re truly committing to the Legends brand today as we step behind the eyes of Jaina e Solo, the precocious daughter of the very married Han and Leia. Also featured: Hethrir, our copper, cinnamon, and gold-haired villain (it’s in pretty stripes). Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got...
Dec 20, 2017•1 hr 4 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/expounded-universe-16-her-ethereal-thiccness.mp3 Today we’ve got someone new to discuss, a character that has never been seen before in Expounded Universe history, and not only that, it’s a full chapter, just for him. That’s right, we’re gonna hang with Han “The Han” Solo all day long on today’s episode, and he’ll grab spiders, try to spend fancy money, and navigate the weird waters of human-ghostling relations. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got...
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 3 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/expounded-universe-15-horrible-dogs.mp3 Welcome to season 2! No more Xizor. No more Dash Rendar. I know! It’s sad! But don’t worry, dear listeners, because some things never change. Like Leia being grossed out by aliens, or Chewbacca getting beat up every few minutes! We’ve got all that and more in the second book of our continuing saga, as we take on The Crystal Star! Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, syst...
Dec 06, 2017•57 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/expounded-universe-14-xizor-consequences.mp3 The victory lap of Shadows of the Empire begins. We bring a pile of stuff to the table, between the book’s exciting (note: not really) epilogue, a wonderful copy of the SotE expansion for West End Games’ D6 Star Wars RPG, and questions from listeners. After becoming fully convinced that the beast Xizor is dead, we announce the next book! Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usua...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 11 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/expounded-universe-13-but-why-start-doing-the-smart-thing-now.mp3 WE ARE DONE! This is it, the end of the story of Shadows of The Empire! Who lives? Who dies? What is it to harn? You’ll find out here in chapters 37-40! Don’t forget to tune in next week because this episode has a post-credit sequence. Catch this book’s epilogue, a little Q&A, and the big announcement of the next book on next week’s Expounded Universe! Got Star Wars questions? ...
Nov 22, 2017•1 hr 37 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/expounded-universe-12-benny-and-the-jerks1.mp3 Our signature sultry audio has returned! On today’s episode, it’s the sewer level, Vader finally makes his move via a catty phone call, and Xizor is confused about his relationship status. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 14, 2017•54 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/expounded-universe-11-moonglow-over-my-hammy.mp3 Let’s put the cards on the table regarding this episode. The sound sucks. There was a catastrophic sound failure during our recording a weekend or two ago that ate a few episodes alive, including this one. So go in ready. Otherwise, we are getting close to the endgame of Shadows. Xizor machinates, Vader broods, and we get a surprise return! Enjoy (such as you can). Got Star Wars questions? We’ve go...
Nov 07, 2017•1 hr 9 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/expounded-universe-10-xizor-takes-a-knee.mp3 We are joined in today’s episode by Kat and Pranks from a friendly Star Wars podcast of their very own, Never Tell Me The Pods! We’ll be exploring chapters 28-30, in which the grand Xizor seduction plotline comes to a gross, dumb, veiny head. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 18, 2017•1 hr 6 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/expounded-universe-9-fully-armed-and-operational-molestation1.mp3 In today’s episode, Princess Leia is sexually assaulted by a big red lizard man. Everyone else who shows up at all just spins their wheels. Dash Rendar isn’t even here. Palpatine wisely sits this one out. Han was so embarassed he stayed frozen in carbonite. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad c...
Oct 04, 2017•1 hr 19 min
https://systemmastery.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/expounded-universe-8-guri-interrupted3.mp3 In this episode everyone but Luke spins their wheels and so does he, honestly. Got Star Wars questions? We’ve got answers. Send them to the usual place, systemmastery@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 19 min
