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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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20:51

Barbara Hambly Interview (Legacy Expo)

Legends Lookback ·

2025/10/30

At Legacy Expo we had the unbelievable opportunity to talk with one of the early architects of the Expanded Universe—Barbara Hambly! We reflected on her experiences writing Children of the Jedi, Planet of Twilight, as well as short stories in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina and Tales from Jabba’s Palace. She took us on a thrilling adventure down memory lane, recounting some of the behind-the-scenes action that resulted in the creation of these epic tales we all know and love.

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27:24

Christian Gossett Interview (Legacy Expo)

Legends Lookback ·

2025/10/23

You’regoing to love getting to know Freddy’s new best friend,Christian Gossett.Artist on Tales of the Jedi and creator of the double-bladed lightsaber,Christian helped shape a beloved era of Star Wars back in the 90s.We became fast friends and learned so much from his mindset, approach, work ethic, and personality.Enjoy!

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28:37

Matthew Stover Interview (Legacy Expo)

Legends Lookback ·

2025/10/16

Another great interview with an absolute legend of a Star Wars Legends author is headed your way! In this interview we talk with Matthew Stover about the making of the Revenge of the Sith novelization, the behind-the-scenes of the new Deluxe Edition, what goes into writing psychological mind-bending books, morally grey characters,and so much more.He’s such a great person to talk to and wecan’twait for you to hear it.Pick up your copy of theDeluxeEdition of Revenge of the Sith here!

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54:54

Taris - Ep 183

Legends Lookback ·

2025/10/09

Our suitcases are unpacked, swag is everywhere, and so are the memories. In this episode we will continue our Knights of the Old Republic deep dive with the planet we all love to hate—Taris. We’ll talk about the gangs, the dueling ring, the Rancor, and of course the Rakghouls. But first, a briefish update on Legacy Expo.

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20:13

James Luceno Interview (Legacy Expo)

Legends Lookback ·

2025/10/02

Have you ever heard thelegend of James Luceno the wise? Now you can hear from this brilliant author directly from the source because Jared and Freddy sat down with him for a phenomenal chat at Legacy Expo. He is the author of great Star Wars books like Darth Plagueis, Cloak of Deception, Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, and several books in the New Jedi Order including its epic finale, The Unifying Force. We asked him about the development of the NJO, many mind-blowing behind-the-scenes details,

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50:40

Live from Legacy Expo - Ep 182

Legends Lookback ·

2025/09/25

Recorded in front of a live, in-person audience, Jared and Freddy recorded this episode on September 14th at Legacy Expo in Burbank, California. This special episode is a philosophical exploration into what makes the dark side so seductive by analyzing the journeys of specific Legends characters including the great Sith of the EU: Darth Revan, Darth Bane, Darth Plagueis, and Darth Caedus. They recap each individual's fall to the dark side, debate their motivations and rationale, and discuss what

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25:18

Sean Stewart Interview (Legacy Expo)

Legends Lookback ·

2025/09/18

Freddy and Jared had the special opportunity to attend Legacy Expo in Burbank, California on September 13th & 14th in which they got to sit down with some spectacular special guests to talk all about the EU. Sean Stewart, author of the fan-favorite book, Yoda: Dark Rendezvous, gave us some mind-blowing insights into how he thinks and what went into this amazing novel. Join us as we celebrate the book’s special edition release as collector’s edition hardcover version from our friends at Inkstone

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57:34

Intro to Knights of the Old Republic - Ep 181

Legends Lookback ·

2025/09/04

Buckle up, meatbags. In this episode we are kicking off our new season all about the beloved 2003 game of the year from Bioware and Lucasarts — Knights of the Old Republic. In this episode we talk about our expectations of the game, a general overview of what it is, how to play it in 2025, and considerations for going in fresh. Hope you’ll join us!

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01:02:45

Dark Side Destinations - Ep 180

Legends Lookback ·

2025/08/28

Buckle up, Padawans, because this isn't your average galactic sightseeing tour. We're trading in the sun-drenched surface of Tatooine and the bustling markets of Mos Eisley for a pilgrimage to the darkest, most twisted corners of a galaxy far, far away. This is the Ultimate Dark Side Road Trip, a journey through the most sinister destinations of Star Wars Legends.

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59:33

New Jedi Order Retrospective - Ep. 179

Legends Lookback ·

2025/08/14

Now that we’ve finished our 19-book excursion through the Yuuzhan Vong Wars, it’s time for a grand retrospective look at the New Jedi Order as a whole. We’re breaking down the highs and the lows, the tremendous amount of Vong lore, and the standout character moments.

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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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