Legends Lookback

The Youtini team gathered for a company retreat in Charolette, North Carolina where we had the awesome opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been, plan for the future, and celebrate the galaxy we all know and love. In this special episode, Jared is joined by a menagerie of characters from the Youtini Expanded Universe for a couple of unhinged segments—Stump the Legends Newbie and Hot Takes (Legend...

A desperate smuggler. A Jedi on the edge. A Sith who thinks peace is the real enemy. This week we’re diving into Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived and breaking down the choices, chaos, and consequences behind Zeerid Korr, Aryn Leneer, and Darth Malgus. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ▶ Website https://www.youtini.com ▶ Discord https://www.youtini.com/discord ▶ X https://x.com/LegendsLookback ▶ We’re on Ins...

May the Fourth be with you! In this special Star Wars Day episode, the Legends Lookback crew kicks off our  Legends Hall of Fame: Mount Rushmore Edition , where we celebrate the very best (and most chaotic) characters from across the Expanded Universe. From legendary Jedi and Sith to underrated favorites and wildly divisive figures, we nominate, debate, and occasionally spiral into complete nonsen...

This week, we’re taking a break from book roundtables for a chaotic deep dive into the emotional baggage of a galaxy far, far away. In “Therapy Time with Rick,” we put iconic Legends characters like Mara Jade, Jacen Solo, and Darth Revan on the couch to unpack their trauma, questionable coping mechanisms, and wildly unorthodox paths to healing. Along the way, we debate the best (and worst) interve...

This week we’re diving into Maul: Lockdown—a brutal, high-octane story that drops Darth Maul into a gladiator prison where survival is optional and chaos is guaranteed. As Maul goes undercover to track down a deadly superweapon for Darth Sidious, he battles through inmates, crime lords like Jabba the Hutt, and some truly nightmare-fuel creatures—all while barely breaking a sweat. We break down the...

This week on Legends Lookback, we dive into one of the most mysterious and terrifying Sith Lords in Star Wars Legends: Darth Nihilus. Introduced in Knights of the Old Republic II , Nihilus isn’t just another dark side villain—he’s a wound in the Force itself, driven by an endless hunger that can drain the life from entire worlds. We explore the origins of this haunting character, the eerie lore be...

In this episode, we dive into Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno and explore the brutal, emotional aftermath of Order 66. We follow Vader’s first uneasy steps as the Emperor’s enforcer — wrestling with his new armor, his shattered identity, and a galaxy that still remembers Anakin Skywalker — while a handful of surviving Jedi struggle to accept that their war, and their Order, is t...

It’s getting dark in here, so tune into this episode of Legends Lookback! We’re introducing a new season of Sith-related content. In this episode we’ll be discussing and debating why books about Sith Lords are so great and selecting books to cover on upcoming roundtable episodes.

In this episode we dive into the second half of  Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic , from the galaxy-spanning hunt for the Star Maps to the dark halls of the Sith Academy on Korriban. Along the way, we unpack one of the greatest plot twists in sci-fi history—the reveal of Darth Revan—and explore the mystery of the Star Forge and the ancient powers behind it. Big ideas, bold choices, and why ...

We’re wrapping up the year, looking back at the good times, and dreaming of what’s ahead. So before you put away your stockings, put on your red Wookiee Life Day robes one last time for the season, and mix some egg nog into your blue bilk as we celebrate the holiday with Star Wars Legends and ring in the new year with the old Legends we’ve known and loved for decades.

Our KOTOR coverage continues! Hop on board the Ebon Hawk with us as we do a character deep-dive on the illustrious crew of diverse companions that accompany you throughout the game. We’re talking Juhani, Jolee, Bastila, and more. Who’s your favorite? Did you kill Juhani? Let us know in the Discord.

One of the best things about the Star Wars Legends community is the wonderful network of like-minded fans who all share our love of these fantastic stories and characters. We connected with one such new friend of ours is Kyle (Xezene), the creator of a tremendous undertaking—detailed, a multi-part, behind the scenes account of the making of the New Jedi Order. He went back in the archives and cond...

In this episode we explore the lore of Revan and Malak, their triumphs, their falls to the dark side, and their brutal breakup with galaxy-spanning consequences. We'll explore the brilliant tactical minds of Revan and Malak and their sudden, shocking fall to the dark side. We cover their motivations and the philosophical seeds that led them to forge a new Sith Empire

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-sce...

You’re going 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!

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...

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.

Have you ever heard the legend 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, Th...

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 rec...

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 t...

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!

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.

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.

WE DID IT! In this episode, we dive into  Star 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 Jace...

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.