Expounded Universe

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • 304 - Don't Call it a Comeback
    Jun 3, 2025 – 58:59
  • 303 - All I Need Is A Miracle
    May 7, 2025 – 56:23
  • 302 - Here Comes a Special Droid
    Apr 24, 2025 – 01:03:23
  • 301 - A Special Pinch
    Apr 10, 2025 – 57:46
  • 300 - Slut Plate Summer
    Mar 26, 2025 – 59:53
  • 299 - Pardon My French, But Jax Pavan is an Asshole
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:06:14
  • 298 - Rostu on the Smuggle Bus
    Feb 26, 2025 – 57:24
  • 297 - Rokko's Modern Light
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:17:12
  • 296 - Rostu to the Rescue
    Jan 30, 2025 – 01:09:32
  • 295 - The Den Dhur Bender
    Jan 16, 2025 – 01:11:07
  • 294 - Smoggy Bottom Boys
    Jan 4, 2025 – 01:09:32
  • 293 - Fatal Alliance Wrapup
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:18:53
  • 292 - Avoid the Amnioid
    Nov 14, 2024 – 01:08:08
  • 291 - It's a Sebbadonomenon
    Oct 30, 2024 – 59:07
  • 290 - Sith Lightning Crashes
    Oct 18, 2024 – 01:05:07
  • 289 - Ula Vii en Rose
    Oct 3, 2024 – 01:06:18
  • 288 - Dao and the Art of Shuttlecraft Maintenance
    Sep 23, 2024 – 57:38
  • 286 - What's The Buzz Satele Me What's A Happenin'
    Sep 7, 2024 – 55:01
  • 287 - Hex Based Space Combat
    Sep 7, 2024 – 50:20
  • 285 - The Mojo Dojo Encaasa Bareesh
    Aug 9, 2024 – 59:59
  • 284 - Shigar, We're Going Down Swinging
    Jul 17, 2024 – 54:53
  • 283 - Hex on the Breach
    Jul 3, 2024 – 46:27
  • 282 - Holy Stryver
    Jun 21, 2024 – 01:17:47
  • 281 - Rancor Ridin' Dirty
    Jun 6, 2024 – 01:10:07
  • 280 = The Toxic Moxla Avenger
    Jun 6, 2024 – 01:03:25
  • 279 - Cinzia Been Gone!
    May 9, 2024 – 01:12:17
  • 278 - Shadows Rising Wrapup
    Apr 11, 2024 – 01:11:35
  • 277 - Bwon with the Wind
    Mar 29, 2024 – 01:03:58
  • 276 - Nick at Nite Reference
    Mar 16, 2024 – 57:29
  • 275 - Anduin Jereks It For Stress Relief
    Feb 29, 2024 – 01:04:13
  • 274 - That Girl is Poison
    Feb 18, 2024 – 58:17
  • 273 - History Would Prove Them To Be Roommates
    Feb 11, 2024 – 01:10:01
  • 272 - A Loa Down Dirty Shame
    Jan 18, 2024 – 01:02:48
  • Expounded Universe 271 - Press F to Torture Human Dad
    Jan 3, 2024 – 01:11:10
  • 270 - Right Click to Torture Orc Mom
    Dec 21, 2023 – 57:56
  • 269 - Zekhan A Mission From God
    Dec 6, 2023 – 01:05:11
  • 268 - The Flame War of the Trolls
    Nov 22, 2023 – 57:34
  • 267 - Where Was Anduin When the Westfall Fell?
    Nov 9, 2023 – 01:00:08
  • 266 - Rogue Planet Wrapup
    Oct 26, 2023 – 01:23:22
  • 265 - That Can't Be Right
    Oct 20, 2023 – 57:39
  • 264 - Anakin and the Amazing Technicolor Sekot
    Oct 11, 2023 – 01:03:22
  • 263 - Wiping at Magister's Terrace
    Oct 7, 2023 – 01:05:07
  • Episode 262 - Tarkin Back Sunday
    Sep 26, 2023 – 59:32
  • 261 - Crashing the Ke Party
    Sep 25, 2023 – 59:49
  • 260 - Great Balls on Fire
    Aug 30, 2023 – 57:52
  • 259 - Jabitha Hutt
    Aug 24, 2023 – 01:03:07
  • 258 - Balls on Parade
    Aug 16, 2023 – 01:06:46
  • 257 - Rogue Planet
    Aug 10, 2023 – 01:05:22
  • 256 - Zonama be Startin' Somethin'
    Aug 2, 2023 – 58:47
  • Episode 255 - Anakin's Got Crabs
    Jul 19, 2023 – 01:03:02
Recent Reviews
  • Lordbiffles
    Jon sent me
    Such a good podcast. Thanks Jef and Jon for giving me the funnies and the chuckles.
  • Sarikvaster
    Exactly what I need in a book review
    I only read a few of the expanded universe books as a kid, and this is definitely a good source to decide if I want to read any of them now. (While mostly the answer is “no”, they did make me interested in some of the stories in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina) It’s a great overview of the plots of the books along with the classic Jeff and John roasting of the material.
  • Sailor Goon♥
    Hork up them dangle hams, kids!
    It's a rare treat when a poorly written novel can become the highlight of my day. System Mastery skillfully retells the story of rather unfortunate Star Wars EU books and, God, they're really, really funny. Just like, "I-hate-myself-for-listening-to-this-while-I'm-driving-because-I'm-choking-on-my-spit-oh-god-send-help" funny. Their nerdy storm trooper voice should be recorded and placed in a museum for future generations to hear. If you're not sure about listening, DO IT. The fact that you're a nerd interested enough in Star Wars expanded universe lore means you will appreciate this podcast.
  • SomeDoug
    More fun than a pack of deathsticks.
    Thanks to Jef and Jon, I can laugh my way through the expanded universe ex-cannon without having to pick up a book!
  • EvergreenWings
    Cannot. Stop. Laughing.
    Jon and Jef are masters of comedy. That it's nerd comedy only makes it even more Perfect. MAKE EXPOUNDED UNIVERSE SHIRTS
  • Flockprints
    Lovely information and hosts
    I read a lot of EU books as a kid. Listening to this podcast not only reminds me of all the ridiculous things I was reading as a 9 year old, but keeps me entertained the entire time. Informational and funny? Nothing better. Thanks for providing this service to us, ya'll! I appreciate you!!
  • N.Ehlers
    Five severed hands up
    I have always wanted to listen to funny folk tear into the disaster that is the Star Wars EU. Definitely worth a listen to anyone that can laugh at goofy old genre fiction.
  • Knarfenstein
    System Masters FTW
    The System Masters Jef and Jon seem to enjoy making this content, a refreshing break from reviewing role playing game systems I suppose. They are just having fun and it makes it fun to listen to. Thank you System Masters for uncovering the deepest darkest secrets of a universe expounded in ways that it never should of been. Xizor compels you to give it a listen.
  • Izzyryu
    For fans and non-fans alike!
    A hilarious deep dive into parts of the Star Wars saga that some fans would prefer to forget. If you are one of those fans, you will love listening to these guys share your pain. If, like me, you've never heard the names Dash Rendar or Prince Xisor in your life, you'll love how deep and how crazy this rabbit hole goes.
  • Dr Worldburn
    For the love of the force.
    This podcast has bothered to enhance my knowledge of the expanded universe of Star Wars in a fun and entertaining way. I like it enough to spend time out of my day to write a review. What more do you want?! Blood? Well you'll have to earn it! Come at me you fiend! Just listen to an episode and enjoy.
  • Greasy Chunkles
    Who gave the dog a crossbow and two bachelor's degrees?
    Have you ever wondered just how terrible the Star Wars EU is, but were too afraid to ask? Now, you don't have to!
  • elan sleazebaggano
    I'm Elan Sleazebaggano
    After going home and rethinking my life I have decided that this podcast is better than death sticks.
  • Richard KL
    Laugh Your Karking Butt Off
    This is my favorite book review podcast. Period. The guys lovingly tear old, terrible Star Wars novels to shreds, piece by piece in hilarious detail. Star Wars is a ridiculous beast of a universe that I love, and these guys celebrate it in all its nonsensical glory. This consistently jumps to the top of my listening queue whenever I see a new episode come up.
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