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.
In this episode, we dive deep into The 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.
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 ...
In this episode, we dive into the heart of Force 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 Skywalk...
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.
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.
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! Visit legends-expo.com to get tickets. Legends Expo will be September 13th ...
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 the years. https://youtini.com/article/mara-jade-skywalker-receives-an-official-legacy-lightsaber https://youtini.com/article/mara-jade-the-complete-guide-to-star- wars...
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 cop...
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 Way has 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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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. . .
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?!
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: Chewbacca Boba Fett: A Practical Man Recovery Emissary Of The Void The Apprentice Ylesia And Or Die Trying...
With LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy releasing on September 13th, we're going all-in on LEGO. We're talking about the history of LEGO Star Wars, which sets we've loved over the years, the holy grails of LEGO Star Wars collecting, and so much more. Plus, a special guest!
The time has come. Bring your tissue boxes and your voxyn-repellant spray. This month's roundtable discussion is over Troy Denning's doorstopper of a novel, Star by Star. 'Nuff said.
After a tumultuous summer filled with tornadoes, U-hauls, and teenagers, it's time for a return to form with your favorite Star Wars Legends podcasters. The gang's back together for a recap of all the summer's Legends news (there's a LOT), collection updates as half the team has new collection corners, and of course plenty of fun and games you've come to know and love.
In this very special bonus episode, Jared is joined by Caleb Laminack from the Cosmic Force for a discussion of the NJO-adjacent comics series, Invasion! We'll be back soon with regular episodes, including a roundtable discussion of the NJO tentpole novel, Star by Star.
From the vault comes a fantastic one-on-one interview with Sean Stewart - the author of Yoda: Dark Rendezvous. Recently rereleased as part of the Essential Legends Collection, Yoda: Dark Rendezvous is an underrated fan-favorite. Recorded at Legends Con 2023, we saved this extremely special interview for a time when more people have had the chance to read the book after its unabridged audiobook recording. Mr. Stewart was lovely to talk to and blew our minds with his depth of thought. Get your cop...
It's been awhile! Jared, Rick, and Emily met up in PERSON for this very special, extremely silly episode with almost no Legends discussion. We talk about what we've been up to this summer and play a game of two truths and a lie.
It's time to dive into some of the most underrated Star Wars books ever written - the Edge of Victory Duology by Greg Keyes! Anakin Solo and Tahiri Veila's love story blossoms, Anakin makes a Yuuzhan Vong hybrid lightsaber crystal, and Ben Skywalker is born!
May the Forth rolled around once again and this time it was very generous to Legends fans! Join us as we break down all the Legendary product announcements such as THREE 1:6 scale Sideshow collectible statuettes, Hallmark Christmas ornaments, a helmet you will absolutely want to wear to your next convention, and so much more. Plus we talk about what we did to celebrate The Big Day (TM).
In this episode we'll be continuing our coverage of the New Jedi Order with sixth book in the saga, Balance Point, by Kathy Tyers. We'll talk about Force Visions, refugee crises, and Jacen Solo's Campbellian crossing-the-threshold moment. But first - a brief recap of Freddy's wedding from this past weekend - and let's just say the Force was definitely with us. Become a member of the Younited through Youtini's Patreon!
In April's News-centric episode, we have lot on the docket: new ELC covers for Iron Fist, 501st, and the Lando Calrissian Adventures; hot new action figures for The Last Command; a Kenobi Inkstone hardcover, and a very special recap video of the inaugural Youtinicon! Get your copy of The Living Force by John Jackson Miller! Check out The Youtini Show!
Recorded in-person at the inaugural Youtinicon in Charolette, NC! This bonus episode features long-time friend of the show, Andrew Bell. We catch up with him about his recent read-through of the New Jedi Order. Spoilers for Star by Star!
