Freddy "Celebration" C is back from Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London! There were a TON of announcements, including plenty of Legends easter eggs! Join us as we talk “Heir to the Empire,” Dawn of the Jedi, the Old Republic, and the New Jedi Order projects! ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 126
Freddy is at Celebration London 2023 and we are not at all jealous! So we decided to dive headfirst into the Tales of the Jedi comics to console ourselves! Brace yourselves for some hot takes on these thirsty, juicy 90's comics featuring Ulic Eel Drama, Nomi Sunrider, and everyone's favorite - EXAR KUN!!! Who would you pick to haunt you? Freedom Nadd or Exar Kun?? ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 125
We are catching up on the latest Legends "tea" after being off for spring break! Star Wars Archives is now releasing on a tighter timeline, bringing you non-patrons up to speed much sooner than 3 months out! The week of April 2-8, they are releasing an episode a day, so don't miss it! April will also have a #YoutiniCosplay Showcase event, so share your looks in our Discord cosplay channel or on social media with the hashtag #YoutiniCosplay so we can celebrate you! This episode we will be celebra...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 124
Join Jared, Rick, and special guest Trev as we explore peculiar yet exciting nuggets of gold from the ancient era of Legends. Specifically, we're discussing some perhaps unknown stories from Dawn of the Jedi, Tales of the Jedi, and Lost Tribe of the Sith. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ▶ WEBSITE https://www.youtini.com ▶ DISCORD https://www.youtini.com/discord ▶ TWITTER https://twitter.com/youtini_us ▶ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/youtini_us/?hl=en ▶ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/youtini SUPPORT ...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 123
Is it Jedi or Je'daii?? Light saber or sword?? Lanoree Brock is the protagonist of this tale of two siblings torn apart by the Force itself. This novel definitely takes big risks and makes strong choices. Join us as we applaud and discuss Tim Lebbon's 2013 novel Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void! Get your copy (and read our review) here: https://youtini.com/book/dawn-of-the-jedi-into-the-void ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to ...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 122
It's trivia mania on this episode of Legends Lookback! Rick has challenged us to Trivial Pursuit: Legends Edition! Who will be crowned champion? Think you can beat us? ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New Book & Comic Releases on Youtini.com | https://tinyurl.com/4bnhp8du ▶Complete Star Wars ...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 121
Get ready for a fun-filled and action-packed discussion with Jared, Freddy, and Rick as they dive into the exciting world of Star Wars toys! From lightsabers to action figures, this dynamic trio will take you on a journey through the galaxy far, far away, sharing their knowledge and expertise on the coolest and most sought-after collectibles in the Star Wars universe. Get your lightsaber ready and join us for an epic adventure that's sure to awaken the Force within you! (P.S. We'll try not to mi...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 120
Love is in the air, and we here on Legends Lookback are here for it! This episode, we are discussing new releases (spoiler alert: more omnibuses are on the horizon!). and showing some love for good old-fashioned Legends covers. Can you guess the cover art before we do?
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 119
We made it! It is finally time to discuss "The Bacta War" by Michael Stackpole! This fourth book in the Rogue Squadron series is full of action from start to finish and has some important character growth (and deaths) that are important to the series as a whole. You can't miss this incredible book! What did you think about it? Get your book here: https://youtini.com/book/the-bacta-war-the-essential-legends-collection Contact us: legendslookback@youtini.com Jared: @jaredqmayes Freddy: @wakeupfred...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 118
Join Jared as he is joined once more by his younger brother, Justin, with whom he was able to play Knights of the Old Republic, the 2003 Game of the Year! Justin gives his thoughts and impressions on the now 20-year-old game. ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New Book & Comic Releases on Youti...
Jan 31, 2023•20 min
Everyone’s favorite host Jared is out sick this evening, so we will be taking this rare opportunity to rank our favorite ships in Star Wars, gab about personality types, and share our hopes and dreams - everything we can’t talk about when Jared’s here! What do you think we can get away with?? ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | ...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 117
The Race to the Finish has officially concluded! Tyler joins us tonight to discuss our final numbers and determine who has read the most Legends books this year (or, at the very least, since April!). Next week we will be discussing Michael Stackpole's X-Wing: The Bacta War, so get your book before it's too late! If you don't have your copy yet, here's the link to the summary and our affiliate links to order your copy! The Bacta War: https://youtini.com/book/x-wing-the-bacta-war ▶Masters and Appr...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 116
In this episode, we finish out 2022 with our final round table: Ruins of Dantooine by Voronica Whitney-Robinson and Haden Blackman. Is it the Lost Stars of Legends, as Jared claims? Is it, in fact, his FAVORITE Legends book of all time?? Or is it, as the rest of us probably conclude, just "not as bad as they say?" Let us know what you think! Get your copy and leave your thoughts here: https://youtini.com/book/star-wars-galaxies-the-ruins-of-dantooine ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collectio...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 115
Join the gang as we discuss the best and worst of 2022! We had 10 round tables, 3 waves of Essential Legends Collection releases, our 100th episode, a Star Wars Celebration, and countless quotable moments on the show! Freddy read a Canon book, John Jackson Miller came on for an interview, and we had several stellar guest stars! 2022 was one for the books and we are so grateful to have shared it with you! Drop your favorite books/moments/events in our Discord server or leave a comment on the YouT...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 114
Another stunning wave of covers for the Essential Legends Collection has been revealed! This time we've got Yoda: Dark Rendezvous, Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void, and Republic Commando: Hard Contact. Which cover is your favorite? We'll be back next week with another live episode on Youtube.com/youtini . See you there!
Dec 06, 2022•21 min
We’ve gone from hairy to hairier as mustachioed guest host Oz Davis joins us on the Legends rendition of WOOKIEE WEEK! Join us as we discuss the Legendary Wookiee hall of fame and all its hairy glory!!! ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New Book & Comic Releases on Youtini.com | https://tinyur...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 113
With American Thanksgiving right around the corner, it's a good season to look back and evaluate what we're thankful for. Tonight we've asked folks to share something they're thankful for about Star Wars or Youtini! ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New Book & Comic Releases on Youtini.com | h...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 112
The Expanded Universe is full of monsters! In the spirit of Halloween, join us as we bash banthas, hayt on krayts, and rant about rancors! Which alien monstrosity is your favorite?? ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New Book & Comic Releases on Youtini.com | https://tinyurl.com/4bnhp8du ▶Compl...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 111
'Tis the season for crazy costumes! In this week's episode, we catch up on the Race to the Finish, Thracken's thrift store finds, and way more Yaddle references than anyone should be comfortable with! We finish out by discussing the best costumes on the show and our family costumes in Halloween's past! ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 110
At long last, with much debate, conjecture, and cajoling, it is our pleasure to announce that our very own Freddy C has finally read a Canon book!!! He is starting out strong with Light of the Jedi, one of our favorites here on Youtini. If you are new to the High Republic, Legends, or Star Wars books as a whole, tune in to hear what Legends fans think of this new wave of Star Wars! Buy the book: https://youtini.com/post/the-high-republic-light-of-the-jedi-review Check out everything you need to ...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 109
This episode will be a discussion of the plot and themes of Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves. Jared claims this book is his favorite legends book! Between his love for Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter and Freddy's obsession for Maul: Lockdown (by Joe Schrieber), it seems our hosts can't get enough! But will Rick and Emily agree? Tell us what you think! Get your book here: https://youtini.com/book/darth-maul-shadow-hunter-the-essential-legends-collection-7f1b5073b0 ▶Masters and Apprentices: A...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 108
In this very special bonus episode, Jared sat down with his little brother, Justin, and introduced him to some classic Star Wars he had never before seen—the Gendy Tartakovsky Clone Wars microseries! Will he like it? What's his favorite part? What will he think of Durge!? Let us know what you think of the Clone Wars microseries in the comments below!
Oct 10, 2022•16 min
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves is one of the most action-packed books in Legends! Dive deep into the psyche of one of the most terrifying characters in Star Wars and watch the hubris unfold! This week we will discuss our takes on the characters. Who was your favorite? Get your book here: https://youtini.com/book/darth-maul-shadow-hunter-the-essential-legends-collection-7f1b5073b0 ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics t...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 107
We are catching up on the latest Legends news and acquisitions, with an addition of an interactive Legends mad lib at the end! The banter will be witty, the atmosphere will be positive, and there will be at least one Naked palps reference guaranteed! ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New Book &...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 106
If you could manage a Sith Lords fantasy team, who would you draft?? Jared, Freddy, Rick, and Emily battle it out for the ultimate Dark Side team! Or should there only be 2...? Let us know whose team you think would win! ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New Book & Comic Releases on Youtini.co...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 105
If you were looking for more Corran Horn in your life, look no further! The Krytos Trap takes legends stakes to the NEXT LEVEL with a Coruscant takeover, global pandemic, and betrayal - within Rogue Squadron itself! This episode we will be discussing the plot and overarching themes of the Krytos Trap! Get your book here: https://youtini.com/book/x-wing-the-krytos-trap ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 104
If you were looking for more Corran Horn in your life, look no further! The Krytos Trap takes legends stakes to the NEXT LEVEL with a Coruscant takeover, global pandemic, and betrayal - within Rogue Squadron itself! In this episode, we will be discussing the characters of the Krytos Trap! Follow up next week for the overarching themes and plot points! Get your book here: https://youtini.com/book/x-wing-the-krytos-trap ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 103
It’s back-to-school time with your favorite legends crew! In tonight‘s episode, we discuss the Jedi academy trilogy‘s highlights, training methods, and gear! What would you pack in your backpack for your first day at Jedi Academy?? Comment below! ▶Masters and Apprentices: A Reading Collection | https://tinyurl.com/2766uu54 ▶Best Books & Comics to Read After Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi | https://tinyurl.com/yc4ykjtn ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd ▶New Book & Co...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 102
From the origin story of the Yuuzhan Vong to the 5 lives of Sarlaac-surviving Boba Fett, hold onto your seats as we take you through the wildest and wackiest moments in Legends! Ever wondered if there were sentient healing cubes? If Luke ever fell in love with a machine? If typos ever became different characters? We have the answers you've been searching for! Contact us at: legendslookback@youtini.com or tweet us @LegendsLookback Jared: @jaredqmayes, Freddy: @wakeupfreddy, Rick: @rick_grace, Emi...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 101
100 episodes of Legends shenanigans!! Tonight we are joined by special guest (and Youtini founder) Corey Helton for the first time in the show’s history!! Tune in for a Legends Awards Ceremony where we highlight the good, the bad, and the naked (Palpatine)! IYKYK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ▶ WEBSITE https://www.youtini.com ▶ DISCORD https://www.youtini.com/discord ▶ TWITTER https://twitter.com/youtini_us ▶ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/youtini_us/?hl=en ▶ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/youtini ...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 100
