TK331: A Star Wars EU/Legends Podcast

Today we discuss Return to Ord Mantell, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights saga. Han returns to Ord Mantell with his children. While there, they learn about Anobis, a planet that has had a civil war going on for decades. The twins also make a new friend name Anja, though she blames Han for her father’s death. Together, with the help of the other young Jedi and their new friend, they try to he...

Today, we continue Tales from the New Republic with Jade Solitaire. Ja Bardrin needs both his daughter and her ship recovered. To make sure that happens, he threatens Talon Karrde’s crew, forcing Mara Jade to step up and do the dirty work.

Today we discuss The Emperor's Plague, the final book in the Diversity Alliance saga. Jacen, Jaina, and their friends have revealed the truth about the Diversity Alliance and its plans. The only question is, will the New Republic listen to them and do something about it. Everything leads to one final confrontation at an Empire weapons depot, where countless deadly plagues await our heroes. Not eve...

Today we begin the Tales from the New Republic short story collection, starting with Interlude at Darkknell, written by both Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole, their second collaboration together. Information about the Tarkin Project has leaked. Senator Garm Bel Iblis and Field Operative Ysanne Isard both travel to Darkknell to retrieve it. Meanwhile, inspector Hal Horn has chased Moranda Savi...

Today we discuss Jedi Bounty, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights series. Lowie has been with the Diversity Alliance for some time, and no one on Yavin 4 has heard from him. Growing concerned for their friend, Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Raynar decide to go to Ryloth in person to see him, and rescue him if needed. Meanwhile, Zekk keeps looking for Bornan Thul, and has a terrifying realization...

Today we discuss the entirety of Tales from the Empire. What we liked, what we didn't like, and everything in between.

Today we discuss Delusions of Grandeur, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights series. Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Raynar set out to hunt for Tyko Thul, while Lowie leaves Yavin 4 with Raaba. Meanwhile Zekk has a new employer, Master Wary, and his secrets could shake the foundations of the galaxy. And an old friend from the twins' childhood returns, as Lusa leaves the Diversity Alliance behind an...

We'e been doing this podcast for five years! Come celebrate with us as we look back at the good, the bad, and the in-between of the stories that we've read over the past year.

Today we discuss Side Trip, the final short story in Tales from the Empire, and the first Star Wars collaboration between Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole. Grand Admiral Thrawn has commandeered a civilian ship to make a delivery to Corellia. He accompanies the ship disguised as the bounty hunter Jodo Kast. On Corellia, they run into a pair of CorSec agents, Hal and Corran Horn. The Horns and...

Today we discuss Diversity Alliance, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights series. With Bornan Thul missing, Aryn Thul decides it’s time to bring Raynar home. His friends Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowie accompany him, as they are all trying to find out what happened to Bornan. As they search for him, they come across a friend once thought dead. Meanwhile Zekk finds evidence of a deadly plague.

Today we discuss Do No Harm, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Do No Harm tells the story of Doctor Aurin Leith. She's being sent on her first mission, to rescue a rebel leader. However, if he can’t be saved, they can't let him remain alive in Imperial captivity. As a doctor, Leith struggles with what the right thing to do is.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Shards of Alderaan. The Shadow Academy has been defeated. Now it's time to rebuild the Jedi Temple. While Zekk is no longer under the sway of the dark side, he knows he can’t stay on Yavin 4. The only problem is, he doesn’t know where he’ll go next. Leia’s birthday is coming up, and Jacen and Jaina want to get her a special present. And Raynar T...

Today we discuss Slaying Dragons, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Slaying Dragons tells the story of Shannon Voorson. She has developed some impressive slicing skills and her family works for Kuat Freight Port. Her life is turned upside down when her cousin Deen comes to visit. He’s a rebel, and he’s hoping his family will help him steal supplies for the Rebellion.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Jedi Under Siege. The Shadow Academy is coming to attack Yavin 4. It’s up to Luke, Tionne, Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowbacca to hold them off until reinforcements can arrive. Leading the Dark Jedi force on the ground is Zekk, the twins former best friend.

Today we discuss Blaze of Glory, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Blaze of Glory tells the story of 4 mercenaries who are part of the Red Moon. This is Brixie Ergo’s first mission, and she’s got a lot to learn from the three veterans she’s working with. Their target, rescue two kids who have been captured by a slaver group.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Darkest Knight. Lowie takes his friends back to his home of Kashyyyk. He’s worried about his sister and wants to help her. Now that Zekk is the Shadow Academy’s Darkest Knight, it’s time for him to lead his first mission. His target: Kashyyyk’s fabrication facilities.

Today we discuss A Certain Point of View, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Celia Durasha works aboard the Kuari Princess, passing the time playing hologames with other crew members. But one of them starts challenging her ideas about the Empire at the same time she learns her brother was killed by the Rebellion. Complicating things even more, her ex-boyfriend is now onboard, and he’s...

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Lightsabers. Luke knows that the conflict between his Jedi Academy and the Shadow Academy is looming. To get ready for it, he decides it’s time for his most advanced students to build their own lightsabers. But tragedy strikes and the four best friends will never be the same.

In this special spooky episode, we discuss the fourth Galaxy of Fear book, The Nightmare Machine. Tash, Zak, Hoole, and DV-9 are visiting Hoole’s university, looking for answers. Worried about his niece and nephew, Hoole decides to take them to Hologram Fun World and leaves them there while he chases down leads elsewhere in the galaxy.

Today we discuss Retreat from Coruscant, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Taryn Clancy delivers mail throughout the Core Systems. She’s on Coruscant making a routine delivery when the unthinkable happens. The New Republic’s capital comes under attack by Imperial forces. She, and the New Republic, quickly flee the planet. This story helps bridge the gap between the original Thrawn tri...

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with The Lost Ones. Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowbacca are visiting Coruscant to see one of the twins' old childhood friends, Zekk. He’s a little older than they are and lives in the underbelly of the New Republic capital. But the Shadow Academy comes calling and their friendship will never be the same again.

Today we discuss Missed Chance, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Corran Horn is on the run and hiding out on Garqi. He's just trying to live his life and avoid the fight between the Rebellion and Empire, but he’s quickly drawn into the conflict when a local Imperial steps over the line.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Shadow Academy. A rival school to Luke's Jedi Academy has been founded, and they've kidnapped three of Luke's students.

Today we discuss The Final Exit, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Imperial Inquisitor Brandl is fleeing the Empire and returns home. He’s joined by Thaddeus Ross, a man also fleeing the Empire because there’s a price on his head.

Today we begin the Young Jedi Knights series. Jacen and Jaina Solo are students at the Yavin IV Academy. They've already made one close friend with Tenel Ka, and soon meet another in Lowbacca. The four friends find a crashed TIE Fighter out in the jungle, and things will never be the same again.