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Expounded Universe

Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
Star Wars
Fatal Alliance
Coruscant Nights
Star Wars Expanded Universe
Michael Reeves
Jedi
Splinter Of the Mind's Eye
Jax Pavan
Vader
Hexes
Republic
Bug Eyes
Jedi Twilight
Coruscant
Darth Vader
Star Wars Coruscant Nights 1: Jedi Twilight
I-5
Gray Paladins
Darth Kratos
Jax

Jef and Jon review Star Wars expanded universe novels. Every week they discuss a few chapters at a time making their way through some of the strangest and most insufferable entries in the Star Wars canon.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes328Founded9 years ago
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Oh no! An important character has come to an unfortunate end! Also military men are willing to shoot cats.

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Hosts

Jef Sleaze Pagano
Co-host/Host with a penchant for irreverent humor and deep dives into Star Wars EU lore.
Jon
Co-host with strong banter and encyclopedic knowledge of the EU and its cross-media tie-ins.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Better than reading Star Wars novels or watching any Star Wars movie made after 1990.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TheHouseAlwaysFalls
    2 years ago
  • Do you like star wars novels? Me either. But I like hearing other people read them apparently

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AndrewFS
    4 years ago
  • Jon sent me

    Such a good podcast. Thanks Jef and Jon for giving me the funnies and the chuckles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lordbiffles
    United States5 years ago
  • Just a solid batch of good goofy bullshit. Love it.

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    5
    thewobblingweeble
    5 years ago
  • Just a solid batch of good goofy bullshit. Love it.

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    thewobblingweebl
    5 years ago

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Production quality and sponsor reads are well integrated without breaking flow.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and humor, making dense EU lore entertaining.
Guests bring fresh angles and keep discussions dynamic.
Episodes are accessible to non‑fans while rewarding longtime readers.

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305 - Jedi Twilight Wrap Up
Q: Did the author intend Jackson to be a sexist character, or is it a noir trope embedded in the storytelling?
The hosts argue it's a noir detective trait embedded in Jackson, but they note it's inconsistently applied and largely revealed through his interactions with Loranth and a few female characters, which weakens the central arc.

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Two hosts deliver humor-driven deep dives into Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, tackling chapters in serialized chunks with sharp banter, pop-culture riffs, and recurring in-jokes. Episodes balance plot recap, lore debates, and meta-commentary on licensing, crossover tie-ins, and author trivia, often featuring guests who add fresh perspectives. The show stands out for its blend of infectious enthusiasm, irreverent humor, and accessible takes on sometimes baffling older tie‑ins, making it appealing to both die‑hard fans and casual readers curious about the EU landscape.

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1. Movie Mastery
2. System Mastery
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4. A More Civilized Age: A Star Wars Podcast
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Expounded Universe launched 9 years ago and published 328 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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