TK331: A Star Wars EU/Legends Podcast

Today, we begin the New Jedi Order with Vector Prime. For the most part, the galaxy at large is at peace, though there has been some internal strife. Leia has been dispatched to deal with one of these flare ups and try to stop it from becoming a full blown war. Luke wants to reform the Jedi Council, but not everyone agrees with him, including members of his own family. The Solo children are now al...

In this special spooky episode, we discuss the fifth Galaxy of Fear book, Ghost of the Jedi. Tash, Zak, Hoole, and DV-9 are on the run from the Empire after the events at Hologram Fun World. They decide it’s time to meet Forceflow. They head to Nespis 8 to meet him, but the abandoned station is fraught with danger and terror, as well as a cursed Jedi library.

Today we return to Tales from the New Republic and discuss The Longest Fall. Captain Jovan Vharing is waiting to see High Inquisitor Tremayne to explain why a TIE Bomber killed 60 civilians. Vharing is ready to lay the blame at a lieutenant’s feet, but Tremayne doesn’t care and takes matters into his own hands.

Today we take a slight detour and discuss Rogue Planet. A hidden planet at the edge of the galaxy is making ships like no one has ever seen before. Jedi Knight Vergere had been sent to investigate, but it’s been some time since she’s been heard from. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent to look for her. What they find is a planet unlike any other in the galaxy, and learn of a mysterious ne...

Today we discuss The Crystsal, a short story written to help bridge the gap between the Young Jedi Knights and New Jedi Order. The celebration at the Jedi Academy is coming to an end. Everyone is coming up with an answer to the question Luke asked all of them, what will they do next. Jaina decides she wants Aunt Mara to be her new master. Also, Han has a present for his daughter, one that he proba...

Today we discuss Crisis at Crystal Reef, the final book of the Young Jedi Knights series. Anja is in desperate need of spice. So she steals the Lightning Rod and heads to Kessel to get some. Her friends follow, but they uncover a Black Sun conspiracy that could shake the foundations of the New Republic.

Today we discuss Hutt and Seek, the next short story in Tales from the New Republic. Fenig Nabon and Ghitsa Dogder are a pair of smugglers and con artists. Their latest target, Durga the Hutt. And to pull the con off, they will enlist the help of the Mistryl, but the Mistryl have no idea what’s going on. Surely nothing will go wrong.

Today we discuss Trouble on Cloud City, the penultimate book of the Young Jedi Knights series. Lando is planning to open up a new theme park on Cloud City, and invites Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, Zekk, and Lowie to test it out. Anja comes too, but she’s struggling with her growing friendship with the twins and her hatred of Han Solo. She’s also getting low on spice, and only Czethros can supply her wi...

Today we discuss Gathering Shadows, the next short story in Tales from the New Republic. Two soldiers are in Imperial captivity. Both have been tortured and are having difficulty recalling basic facts, like their full names or members of their own family. Meanwhile, Platt and Tru’eb are trying to rescue the third member of their crew, not realizing that they will be attempting to save a second per...

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.