TK331: A Star Wars EU/Legends Podcast

TK331: Ep 30 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Stormtrooper's Tale

June 19, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Today we discuss When the Desert Wind Turns: The Stormtrooper's Tale, the next short story from Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Davin Felth is a new Imperial recruit and has fully bought into the Empire's propaganda. However, once he's signed up, he realizes it's nothing like he hoped for, but what can he do about it?

TK331: EP 29 - Dark Empire II

June 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The cloned Emperor has been defeated, but the Empire isn't gone. They have Darkside Imperial Military Executor Sedriss, the new Galaxy Gun, and Chrysalis Beasts. Also, just because a clone of the Emperor was beaten doesn't mean that Palpatine is gone for good.

TK331: Ep 28 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Ranat's Tale

May 15, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Today we discuss Trade Wins: The Ranat's Tale, the next short story from Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Reegesk is always looking for a deal to help his tribe, but what happens when he crosses paths with Het Nkik?

TK331: Ep 27 - Dark Empire

May 01, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

The Empire is back with a vengeance and the Rebellion is reeling. Luke senses a growing evil in the galaxy, and the only way he can stop it is to join it.

TK331: Ep 26 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Jawa's Tale

April 17, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 30.4 MB

Today we discuss Swap Meet: The Jawa's Tale, the next short story from Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Het Nkik thinks Jawas should band together and stand up for themselves, but he's constantly told that they are too weak to do so. When something happens to his best friend, he's determined to make a difference and show other Jawas what one lone Jawa is capable of.

TK331: Bonus Ep 5 - Our 1st Anniversary

April 04, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

We've been doing this podcast for one year! We take a look back at the good, the bad, and the in-between on the Star Wars Legends stories that we've read over the past year.

TK331: Ep 25 - Kenobi

April 03, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 151 MB

Obi-Wan is trying to blend in and hide on Tatooine, but keeps getting drawn into the lives and politics at the local oasis. Can he keep Luke safe, maintain his secret identity, but still live up to his ideals and help those who need it?

TK331: Ep 24 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Devaronian's Tale

March 20, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MB

Today we discuss Empire Blues: The Devaronian's Tale, the next short story from Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Kardue'sai'Malloc is living on Tatooine, spending his days getting drunk and listening to his music. When he hears the Modal Nodes have arrived, he does everything in his power to hear them play, before Jabba feeds them to his rancor.

TK331: Ep 23 - Isard's Revenge

March 06, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Today, we discuss Isard's Revenge, which sees Michael A. Stackpole return to Star Wars and writing about Rogue Squadron again. With Thrawn defeated, the New Republic must figure out how to continue their war against the Empire but do it without being seen as the aggressors. But there's both a new and old foe lurking in the shadows, trying to bring about Rogue Squadron's demise.

TK331: Ep 22 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Lovers' Tale

February 20, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Today we discuss Nightlily: The Lovers' Tale, the next short story from Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Feltipern Trevagg is a tax collector always looking for ways to improve his life, often at the expense of others. When he meets M'iiyoom Onith, can this Gotal find love, or is something else going on?

TK331: Bonus Ep 4 - A Valentine Story

February 14, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Come spend your Valentine's Day with us and a Han and Leia story that takes place shortly before The Empire Strikes Back.

TK331: Bonus Ep 3 - A Tale of Two Thrawns

February 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

With the original Thrawn trilogy behind us, we discuss Thrawn's appearances in those three books and compare him to the six books he is in that Timothy Zahn has written for Disney.

TK331: Ep 21 - The Last Command

February 06, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

Today, we finish our discussion of the original Thrawn trilogy with The Last Command. Grand Admiral Thrawn has the Katana Fleet, an army of clones, and a Dark Jedi Master. It's up to our heroes, both old and new, to somehow stop the gravest threat the young New Republic has ever faced.

TK331: Ep 20 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Bartender's Tale

January 16, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 17.3 MB

Today, we discuss Be Still My Heart: The Bartender's Tale, the next short story from Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Wuher the bartender is trying to make the perfect drink for Jabba the Hutt but hasn't found the right concoction yet. He also hates droids. What's he to do when he finds a droid who could hold the answer that he's searching for?

TK331: EP 19 - Dark Force Rising

January 02, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Today, we discuss Dark Force Rising, the second book in Timothy Zahn's original Thrawn trilogy. Grand Admiral Thrawn is on the hunt for ships, and one of his targets is the mysterious Katana Fleet, lost decades ago during the time of the Old Republic. Han, Luke, Leia, Lando, Mara, and Karrde are in a race against the Empire to find these 200 dreadnaughts, but have no idea what Thrawn's ultimate plan is.

TK331: Ep 18 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Hammerhead's Tale

December 19, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 17.4 MB

Today, we return to Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina and discuss The Sand Tender: The Hammerhead's Tale, the fifth short story in the collection. Momaw Nadon struggles with his desire to follow the Ithorian Law of Life, and his desire to weed out elements of the Empire.

TK331: EP 17 - Heir to the Empire

December 05, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Today, we discuss Heir to the Empire, Timothy Zahn's first Star Wars novel and arguably the most important Star Wars book ever written. A new Imperial leader has returned from the unknown regions, and Grand Admiral Thrawn is like nothing the New Republic has ever faced. Will Han, Luke, Leia, Lando, and new friends be able to beat him back, or will Thrawn return the Empire to its former glory?

TK331: EP 16 - Crisis of Faith

November 21, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 29.9 MB

Today we discuss Crisis of Faith, Timothy Zahn's prequel to the original Thrawn trilogy. The Grand Admiral faces one of his toughest opponents in the Unknown Regions, a ruthless being known as Nuso Esva.

TK331: EP 15 - Tatooine Ghost

November 07, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

Today, we discuss Tatooine Ghost, Troy Denning's novel that connects The Courtship of Princess Leia with the original Thrawn trilogy. Han and Leia are in a race to recover a lost Alderaanian moss painting. They'll have to deal with sandstorms, Squibs, Anakin's history, the question of children, oh, and a mysterious new Imperial leader who is making the Empire far more dangerous than it has been in years.

TK331: EP 14 A Forest Apart/Corphelion Interlude

October 17, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode, we break down two short stories. In the first, we get a glimpse of Han and Leia's honeymoon. In the second, Chewie takes center stage with his family.

TK331: Ep 13 - The Courtship of Princess Leia

October 03, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 122 MB

Today we discuss The Courtship of Princess Leia. Hapes comes calling with an offer that the New Republic can't refuse, but it includes a marriage proposal of their Prince Isolder to Leia, forcing her to choose between her duty to the cause that she has fought for her entire adult life and the love of her life, a certain smuggler who is not happy about the situation.

TK331: Ep 12 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Tale of Muftak and Kabe

September 19, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Today we discuss Play it Again, Figrin D'an: The Tale of Muftak and Kabe, the fourth short story in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. An unlikely pair of thieves with an unknown past try to carve out a future for themselves.

TK331: Bonus Ep 2 - KOTOR Remake

September 12, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

We give our initial reactions and thoughts on the recently announced Knights of the Old Republic Remake. Warning, spoilers for the original starting at the 33 minute mark.

TK331: Ep 11 - X-Wing: Solo Command

September 05, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Today we discuss Solo Command, Aaron Allston's third book about Wraith Squadron and the seventh in the X-Wing series. With Razor's Kiss destroyed, Han Solo and the Wraiths have their sights set on Warlord Zsinj. Will their combined efforts be enough to defeat the treacherous Warlord?

TK331: Ep 10 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: Hammertong

August 15, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 23.6 MB

Today we discuss Hammertong: The Tale of the "Tonnika Sisters," the third short story in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Follow the Mistryl Shadow Guard as they embark on an adventure that leads to identity theft.

TK331: Ep 9 - X-Wing: Iron Fist

August 01, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 93.4 MB

Today we discuss Iron Fist, Aaron Allston's second book about Wraith Squadron and the sixth book in the X-Wing series. The Wraiths were successful at taking down the Star Destroyer Implacable. Their next target: Warlord Zsinj's Super Star Destroyer Iron Fist. Disguised as pirates, can this band of deadly screw-ups take down one of the most powerful ships in the galaxy?

TK331: Ep 8 - Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina: Greedo's Tale

July 18, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 34.1 MB

Today we discuss A Hunter's Fate: Greedo's Tale, the second short story in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Learn about the Rodian who Han shoots in A New Hope. And here's the link to the video that we were emailed, a German version of the cantina band song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FbztMf1BcA

TK331: Ep 7 - X-Wing: Wraith Squadron

July 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Today we discuss Wraith Squadron: Aaron Allston's entry into the Star Wars universe. Wedge Antilles has put together a new squadron who are more known for failure and hijinks than completing missions. Will this new crack unit be able to survive going up against Warlord Zsinj?