The Living Force

The third and final novel in the Alphabet Squadron trilogy, Star Wars: Victory’s Price by Alexander Freed is back for PART TWO of Youtini’s roundtable series. Next up on character breakdowns is Chass na Chadic followed by Yrica Quell and Soran Keize. Overarching questions and Easter egg finds are an absolute must for any roundtable vet out there, so stay tuned! Don’t miss out on one of the best sq...

A ragtag group of ships and an attitude of pilots to go right along with it. The third and final novel in the Alphabet Squadron trilogy, Star Wars: Victory’s Price by Alexander Freed is in the hot seat for PART ONE of Youtini’s roundtable series. A detailed plot summary, character breakdowns, overarching questions, and Charles’s famous Easter egg finds are sure to complement our friends who have f...

If you want to spring up a debate within the Star Wars fandom, unpopular opinions is a topic that is sure to get some traction. Jar Jar Binks, the sequel trilogy, and the Ewoks are just a few examples that headline some of the more louder posts on social media, forums, or your local cantina. Our hosts are joined by Bryan from the Pink Milk Podcast to discuss our personal favorites, fun & silly...

As a community and as a team, we have consumed A LOT of Star Wars content. Reading the books, watching the movies, and experiencing these moments over and over again have shaped our interests in the expanded universe. We’ve grown and learned over the years, so it’s possible that our initial thoughts on a novel or TV show has changed from the first viewing. Our hosts will each choose one book, nove...

Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark by Claudia Gray is back for the 2nd part of our roundtable series where we’ll finish up on characters, ponder overarching questions, and enjoy the wonders that are Charles’s Easter egg finds. Open up your copy and follow along in the fun as we finish up with part TWO of the first High Republic YA novel! Send any and all questions to livingforcepod@youtini...

Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark by Claudia Gray is in the hot seat for our roundtable series where we’ll recap the plot, discuss the characters, ponder overarching questions, and hang on tight for Charles’s Easter egg finds. Get your books out and follow along in the conversation as we tackle part ONE of the first High Republic YA novel! Send any and all questions to livingforcepod@yout...

Star Wars has a foothold on trilogies throughout its lifespan with memorable canon and legends novels as well as the unforgettable movies spanning three different eras. The TLF hosts welcome in Jared from Legends Lookback to discuss the best canon and legends trilogies that have been put to print, rank the films in their respective eras, and talk about some obscure and informal trilogies that have...

It’s drafting season, folks! In the Star Wars prequel era, there have been 20 masters on the Jedi Council. Our hosts will decide which Jedi Masters will make up their prestigious squad of force users and how their abilities compliment the entire team! Will Corey snag Obi-Wan before Charles can make his pick? Will Eric take Yoda as the number one overall pick? Tune in and play along as we decide wh...

Youtini and The Living Force have created something special for Star Wars fans young and old, newbies and die-hards, Canon and Legends. We are celebrating our 100th episode with a special look back on how it all began with “The Birth of the Living Force.” None of the growth, collaboration, and fun could have been possible without the humble support of our loyal patrons, hardworking staff, and list...

The High Republic. A brand new era in the Star Wars Expanded Universe that began with a literary campaign under the disguise of Project Luminous. We’re back at it for part 3 of the Light of the Jedi roundtable series where we’ll finish up on overarching questions and dazzle the audience with Charles’s Easter Egg finds! Do not miss your chance to pick up this novel that sets the tone for a whole ne...

The hosts of The Living Force welcome in best selling author Cavan Scott to talk about his illustrious career and Star Wars works. He is part of a five person publishing initiative with Lucasfilm to create Star Wars: The High Republic and it’s many stories pre dating the Skywalker Saga. We get into his Marvel comic series Star Wars: The High Republic as well as touch on his past works with Dooku:...

The High Republic. A brand new era in the Star Wars Expanded Universe that began with a literary campaign under the disguise of Project Luminous. The team is back for part 2 of the Light of the Jedi roundtable series where we’ll pick up on Marchion Ro and then dive right into overarching questions. Charles Soule has created a must-read masterpiece that is the foundation of the High Republic era! S...

The High Republic. A brand new era in the Star Wars Expanded Universe that began with a literary campaign under the disguise of Project Luminous. Charles Soule came right out of the gate with Light of the Jedi and could not have hit a farther homerun if he tried. All new starships, Jedi, force powers, and villains with some of that same familiar Star Wars lore that we have come to love. Join our m...

Claudia Gray is responsible for one of the greatest Star Wars novels ever written in Lost Stars and is universally hailed as a Youtini must-read when entering the Star Wars Expanded Universe. We were lucky enough to interview this award winning author to go over her past Star Wars literature, chat about the High Republic, and nerd out over her latest Star Wars novel, Into the Dark releasing Tuesda...

The High Republic has landed with all new projects, stories, and novels that bring positivity and excitement to the Star Wars fandom. Unfortunately, where there is joy, there is a fraction of the audience that is toxic and hurtful. We encourage our team and listeners to be uplifting and positive to our Star Wars friends and family that we love so much, but also to be respectful in any conversation...

"The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be...unnatural” We’ve come so far in the portrayal of the Sith and the power they possess but how has it progressed from the OT and into the expanded universe? Corey, Charles, Eric, and Wes pull down their shrouds and discuss the progression of the dark side, our first thoughts of force lighting, and our favorite force pow...

The Jedi have had many forms throughout Star Wars and the Expanded Universe. From the original trilogy to the High Republic, the Jedi are viewed as both keepers of the peace and generals in a time of war. No one definition can accurately describe the Jedi, but their evolution throughout the years creates different points-of-view by the readers, listeners, and viewers alike. Put on your thinking ca...

The High Republic has officially landed! Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule and A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland have hit bookshelves and tablet screens but there is even more exciting news to discover about the era 200 years before the Skywalker Saga. Settle in to your Jedi Vectors as our hosts recap The High Republic special launch event where the team of Star Wars authors provide updates an...

On this episode of The Star Wars Archives, Jose, Trevor, and special guest Eric Eilersen take a deep dive into the life and history of our Lord and Savior Bail Organa and answer listeners questions, fake news, and another crazy book of the week!

The end of 2020 is upon us and if there is one shining light to come out of this past year, let it be an award show to celebrate the Star Wars Expanded Universe! The first annual Youtinees will pay respect to the Star Wars books and comics that debuted in 2020 with all the voting done by YOU, the Youtini community. Don’t miss our well dressed hosts announce Book of the Year, Best EU Character, Bes...

It’s been 40 years since one of the greatest sequels of all time hit the big screen in 1980. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes back is celebrated in 2020 with an EU addition that details scenes long forgotten or even never explored. From the chilling life of a tauntaun to the footrace with Willrow Hood, these stories help fill in the gaps to an epic tale in a galaxy far, far away. Join our hosts as th...

The Star Wars Expanded Universe gives us greater detail into the stories and adventures outside of the cinematic movies but skepticism still looms over the fandom. What if Ben Solo actually survived? What if Mace Windu fell into a speeder? Our hosts contemplate “What If” scenarios on this edition of The Living Force and provide the latest High Republic announcements as well as a Youtini giveaway y...

At the Walt Disney Company Investor Day event, Kathleen Kennedy revealed the upcoming projects from LucasFilm and the years of content to come from a galaxy far, far away. Features, films, live action series, animated series, spin-offs, and short stories are on their way to Disney+ and the big screen in the near future. Pick up your jaw and freak out once more as Corey and Eric blow your minds wit...

Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule is quickly approaching, and the details of the High Republic novel are starting to form. Our hosts put together their thoughts and analysis on chapters 5-8 that were previewed for free by Penguin Random House publishing. The force is strong with the Jedi in the Hetzal system but can they succeed in an impossible rescue mission? This one is packed with spoilers so...

The High Republic is in clear view with Star Wars: Light of the Jedi hitting shelves a little over a month away. Penguin Random House gifted us a preview of Charles Soule’s upcoming novel and this much anticipated era in the Star Wars EU! Eric, Corey, and Wes dive into the first 4 chapters of the Light of the Jedi and discuss their reactions to the beginning of the end with the Great Disaster. Thi...