Expounded Universe

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...

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 t...

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...

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...

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,...

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 brie...

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...

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 tha...

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...

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...

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

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 Chamberla...

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’...

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 megapho...

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...

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 Lu...

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.  Se...

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 question...

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 sig...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...