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Legends Lookback

Youtini Podcast Network

Welcome to Legends Lookback, your go-to podcast for all things Star Wars Legends. Join Jared, Freddy, Emily, and Rick as they take a deep dive into the extensive backlog that originally expanded the Star Wars universe. From roundtables on the books you remember from your childhood to obscure stories and characters you may have never heard of, this show will always leave you with another book to (re)read. In addition to book roundtables, we focus on all things collectibles—from Funkos to Black Series

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01:06:03

The Unifying Force Roundtable - Ep 178

Legends Lookback ·

2025/07/18

WE DID IT! In this episode, we dive intoStar Wars: The New Jedi Order – The Unifying Force, exploring how the final battle for Coruscant and the galaxy’s bold strategy bring the Yuuzhan Vong War to its dramatic close. As always, we tackle big plot questions—like the role of Zonama Sekot and the surprising choice to end the conflict with mercy—as well as character‑focused moments, from Jacen’s pivotal confrontation with Shimrra to Nom Anor’s slippery schemes. Along the way, we celebrate the heroism,

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01:02:04

Summer Reading Bucket List - Ep 177

Legends Lookback ·

2025/06/26

Summer is upon us! That means many of us have extra time where we're taking road trips, sitting by the pool, or taking time off work. In between the ice cream and wrangling the kiddos who are home from school, we're trying to squeeze a few books in here and there. So we thought it would be fun to run down a few categories for our summer reading bucket lists.

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01:01:15

The Final Prophecy Roundtable - Ep. 176

Legends Lookback ·

2025/06/11

In this episode, we dive deep intoThe Final Prophecy, the penultimate novel in the New Jedi Order series. From living planets and false prophecies to space cults and surprise character arcs, we unpack the wild plot twists, the deeper themes of identity and belief, and the slow redemption—or total unraveling—of Nom Anor. Whether you’re here for the sci-fi intrigue, Jedi heroics, or to hear us try to explain the Yuuzhan Vong’s theology, this one’s a prophecy worth fulfilling.

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01:05:39

Mon Mothma in Legends - Ep. 175

Legends Lookback ·

2025/05/29

With the recent release of Season 2 of the acclaimed live action Star Wars series, Andor, on Disney + has come a spotlight on one of the architects of the Rebellion, Mon Mothma. Portrayed in the series by Genevieve O’Reilly, reprising the role after her appearance in Rogue One after being CUT from Revenge of the Sith, she has brought the beloved character back into the limelight. Despite her originally only receiving a whopping 26 seconds of screentime in Return of the Jedi, played by the actor

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01:06:01

Force Heretic Trilogy Roundtable - Ep. 174

Legends Lookback ·

2025/05/15

In this episode, we dive into the heart ofForce Heretic, exploring the galaxy-spanning quest to find Zonama Sekot and the character-driven moments that make the journey unforgettable. We unpack the emotional growth of characters like Tahiri, Jacen, and Saba, while also laughing at Nom Anor's cockroach-like survivability and lovesick pilots in the middle of a war. Along the way, we discuss themes of healing, identity, and what happens when the Force itself sends you a message—via Anakin Skywalker, no

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01:07:12

Celebration 2025 Recap (Legends Edition) - Ep 173

Legends Lookback ·

2025/05/08

Although the jetlag has left him scarred and deformed, Freddy C is BACK from Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan. He’s here to tell us all about his experience and be our tour guide to all the Legends-related info that came out of the convention. We’ll speculate about Starfighter, the Legends references in Andor Season 2, and of course Maul: Shadow Lord and the mysterious red-skinned Twi’lek—could it be Darth Talon? Listen to find out what we think.

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01:06:29

20th Anniversary of Revenge of the Sith - Ep 172

Legends Lookback ·

2025/05/01

Crank up your time machines as we blast back to 2005 as we revisit Revenge of the Sith for its 20th anniversary. We're joined by Youtini writer Gea Haff for a mythological breakdown of this beloved film. We talk about our experiences of first seeing the film, the joy of returning to the theater for a revisit, and of course Legends recommendations that enrich the story.

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01:19:49

Legends Expo Preview with Katherine and Corinthia -...

Legends Lookback ·

2025/04/16

We're gearing up for a fantastic fan convention—Legends Expo! Joining us are two of the event's organizers, Katherine and Corinthia. They're here to tell us all about this event and why Legends fans should attend. We not only talk about the convention, our love for the Star Wars EU, but cosplay, our favorite authors, and of course hot tubs. Get your tickets to Legends Expo while you can still snag the earlybird discount! Visitlegends-expo.comto get tickets. Legends Expo will be September 13th and

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52:52

Mara Jade - Ep 170

Legends Lookback ·

2025/03/27

With the recent release of her Disney Legacy saber, we're dedicating this show to none other than George Lucas's favorite female Jedi—Mara Jade. We talk about what makes such an iconic and beloved character, discuss possibilities of reintroducing her to Canon, and highlight our favorite moments and stories with the character over

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01:12:57

Legends Jedi You've Never Heard Of - LL 169

Legends Lookback ·

2025/03/05

A brand-new, highly-anticipated Star Wars comic is releasing—Jedi Knights #1 written by Marc Gugenheim with art from Madibek Musabekov. Featuring an ensemble cast of Jedi set before the Phantom Menace, it’s a love letter to lightsabers and the Prequel-era Jedi like we haven’t seen before in recent Star Wars storytelling. We’re riding that wave of excitement all the way back to a bygone era we know and love as “Star Wars Legends” for a chat about our favorite Star Wars warrior monks.Get your copy

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01:05:03

Destiny's Way Roundtable - Ep 168

Legends Lookback ·

2025/02/20

Our conquest of the New Jedi Order series marches on with another of the hardcover flagship titles,Destiny's Way.A major turning point of the series,Destiny's Wayhas us debating some philosophical conundrums ranging from Jedi involvement in politics, genocide, to the nature of the Force itself. This book really brought out some thought-provoking conversation and we can't wait to hear your thoughts!

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01:00:33

20 Years of Revenge of the Sith - Ep 167

Legends Lookback ·

2025/02/06

2025 marks 20 years since the Skywalker Saga as we knew it concluded with the release of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and we’re here to look back at a more civilized age. We're talking about our memories of the movie, how it impacted the Expanded Universe, as well as the merch that had us storming our local Toys R Us like clone troopers upon the Jedi Temple.

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58:08

Revan - Ep 166

Legends Lookback ·

2025/01/31

This week Jared and Freddy do a character deep dive on one of the most complex and iconic characters in all of Legends - Darth Revan! We chat about the lightsabers, the lore, and the LEGOs of the Jedi-turned-Sith-turned-Jedi with the legendary helmet.

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01:02:08

Countdown to Chaos - Ep 165

Legends Lookback ·

2025/01/09

We're ringing in the new year with all the Star Wars Legends updates you'll need for January 2025. Plus we play a countdown-style game in which our hosts list as many items per Legendary category as they can. Let's kick off another great year with all the old-school Star Wars you know and love!

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01:09:15

Traitor Roundtable - Ep 164

Legends Lookback ·

2024/12/18

The time has come. We've endured the Embrace of Pain, befriended the World Brain, surrounded ourselves with amphistaffs, and we're finally ready to tackle one of the most talked-about Star Wars books of all-time: Traitor, by Matthew Stover. Prepare yourself for an existential crisis and a fierce debate about the nature of the dark side.

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01:15:26

Hot Takes and Hot Cocoa - Ep 163

Legends Lookback ·

2024/12/05

Tis the season to cozy up around the fire with Legends Lookback! We'll help you build your Star Wars holiday shopping list, followed by the segment requested by you the fans—our hottest of takes that will keep your hot chocolate warm all season long.

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01:03:02

Enemy Lines Duology Roundtable - Ep 162

Legends Lookback ·

2024/11/14

Roundtable time! This go-round we're covering yet another pair of titles from the New Jedi Order—the Enemy Lines Duology by the late great Aaron Allston. Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream and Rebel Stand are the X-Wing/New Jedi Order crossover books we've all been waiting for. Listen in to find out what we loved. . . and what we didn't.

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01:10:05

Legendstoberfest - Legends Lookback Ep. 161

Legends Lookback ·

2024/10/24

October is upon us and with it comes an influx of Star Wars EU news! In this episode we discuss Star Wars Legends rereleases, forthcoming action figures, and celebrate Teek’s canonization. Then we unveil a very exciting new project. . .

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56:27

Dark Journey Roundtable - Ep 160

Legends Lookback ·

2024/10/10

Following the heartbreaking events of Star by Star, Dark Journey picks up the story—and the pieces—from Jaina Solo's point of view. In truly soap operatic fashion, it's got a love triangle, angst, and X-Wings. . . What's not to love?!

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58:10

Timelines with Trevor - Ep 159

Legends Lookback ·

2024/09/26

Join Jared and the Star Wars Archives host Trevor Davey for a discussion of his new book, The Definitive Star Wars Legends Timeline! Plus he gives us a rundown of all of the New Jedi Order short stories:ChewbaccaBoba Fett: A Practical ManRecoveryEmissary Of The VoidThe ApprenticeYlesiaAnd Or Die Trying

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