The Living Force

This past year has been nothing short of a wild bantha chase that culminated in an intense presidential election. We needed a little help sorting through all the details and were lucky enough to have Stephen Kent back on from Beltway Banthas to talk us through the post-election politics. How does the new change in the White House compare to regime changes within all eras of Star Wars? Plus, our ho...

Sit down with The Living Force crew, take a breath, and prepare to collectively freak out over all of the things that just happened! Mando came back in a big way this week, and he made some *new* friends that tease out what may be coming in the rest of this season! You don't want to miss this one!

The Star Wars expanded universe has its own unique medical perspective on healing agents, stimulants, and debilitating viruses. Jumping from planet to planet through lightspeed can put a traveler in a vulnerable state or a Jedi in an unfamiliar atmosphere. If only we had some sort of medical expertise to help show us...the way. Bring in fellow Youtini member Emma along with our resident doctors to...

Star Wars Squadrons has hit our consoles and computers with a unique immersion into the cockpits of our favorite starships and factions. It’s not just about flying and shooting anymore. Recharge that shield, depower the booster, overload the weapons, and look out for that homing missile! There is so much to learn and to love in the new starfighter combat game from EA and Motive and we need a littl...

We’ve recently embarked on a new journey in our comics content here in the Youtini world. Recaps of these amazing stories paired with Star Wars inspired libations sets the tone for any great evening. Without any further adieu, we welcome in our editor and Cantina of Comics co-host Matt Davenport for a deeper look into the new Youtube show, a special mystery reveal, and a trivia session to keep us...

The Star Wars expanded universe was created on the foundation of classic books and novels that gave greater insight into our favorite characters from the original trilogy. Over the years, the EU has progressed into adding must see stories in comics that give a different avenue for readers to enjoy. We welcome in Youtini’s very own Jake Ruddle to discuss our favorite Star Wars comics, the most rece...

TLF is back for the roundtable finale of Timothy Thrawn’s….Zahn’s newest novel that scrapes the surface of the Chiss Ascendancy and reveals the early years of Thrawn’s rise in the military as well as his family ranks. We’ll finish up the character breakdowns, ponder overarching questions, and Charles hits us with the Star Wars callbacks that simply can’t be missed!   Send any and all questions to...

Timothy Zahn has brought back the infamous Thrawn in a brand new trilogy expanding on the origin of the masterful Chiss leader. Star Wars Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising is the first of three novels that will give us greater detail into the inner workings of the Chiss Ascendancy and how Thrawn rose to power from his beginnings as a merit adoptive. Put your feet up and crack open those blue pages f...

Project Stardust provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for all female fans of the Star Wars universe and we couldn’t be more thrilled to discuss the beginnings of this much needed venture. Take a load off as we welcome our very own Meg Dowell and Stephenie from the Project Stardust team to discuss the creation of this platform, reactions to the season 2 trailer of The Mandaorian, and a ne...

The master and commander of Star Wars audiobooks is back for his sequel episode that’s sure to top our interview leaderboard. Settle in with Eric, Charles, and Marc Thompson himself as they discuss the most recent audiodrama release Doctor Aphra, the growing legacy of Thrawn, and what gets all of our gears turning for the future of Star Wars. Send any and all questions to livingforcepod@youtini.co...

The final installment of the Poe Dameron Free Fall roundtable is upon us! We’ll finish up our character breakdowns, ponder some of Charles’s overarching questions, and captivate the audience with the Easter egg finds we all love so much. Strap into your X-wing, don’t blow something up, and join our hosts Eric, Meg, and Wes as we conclude our discussion on Alex Segura’s Poe Dameron origin story. Se...

“Permission to hop in an X-Wing and blow something up…” Before Poe Dameron used his hot-shot tactics and cunning abilities to infuriate the First Order, he was a rebellious teenager looking for a life of adventure outside of his quiet, farming community on Yavin 4. How did Poe rise to be a general of the Resistance along with obtaining intricate, some would say criminal skills to get out of tight...

The Star Wars anthology class is alive and well with two new releases that are perfect summer reads for a lazy afternoon or a thrilling, late evening. We crack open Star Wars Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark as well as a spooky return from George Mann with Dark Legends. Join Charles, Eric, and Corey as they maneuver through the tales of the Galactic Republic and the Separatists while also giv...

Chelli Lona Aphra has dodged thieves, escaped murderous bounty hunters, and even befriended a dark lord throughout her adventures since the 2015 Marvel introduction. Sarah Kuhn masterfully recaps the rogue archaeologist’s journeys from the comic series without ever sounding like a broken record. Twists, turns, betrayal, and romance; this brand new Star Wars EU audio drama has a full cast of charac...

Clock out and head down to the cantina to meet up with our friend in the force Laura from the Force Toast Podcast! We’ll get a Schmoedown update, talk about a new Star Wars EU cover reveal, and hit on High Republic news that still seems too far, far away to speculate. Plus, Eric has a little game for us...and it involves booze. Join our hosts Charles, Corey, and Eric as they raise their glasses wi...

The Star Wars Expanded Universe could not have selected anyone better than Sarah Kuhn to capture the bravado that is Chelli Lona Aphra. Our hosts sit down with the illustrious author of the Heroine Complex novels, a variety of short stories and comics, as well as the EU audio drama that kept us on the edge of our seats Star Wars: Doctor Aphra. We'll see where Sarah's Star Wars origins began and ho...

We open our doors and welcome Stephen Kent from Beltway Banthas to The Living Force podcast headquarters. Star Wars politics surrounds the prequels like a casting shadow and flow into the original trilogy as the rise of the empire consumes the senate. With the EU helping to elaborate on those governmental proceedings, Stephen is second to none in showcasing the best Star Wars books that nailed the...

“We're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?” It’s a nice pivot from our regularly scheduled book reviews and EU interactions to check back on our Star Wars universe to see how the community is holding together with recent news and content releases. When are these new cinematic movies coming out? Can the Disney+ live action show rumors be true? Do we like the direction the upcoming books and...

With Poe Dameron: Free Fall hitting the newsstands today, Eric and Corey had the pleasure of speaking with renowned author Alex Segura about writing the origin story for the boldest pilot since Han Solo, and his love for the Star Wars expanded universe!

Round 2 of Alexander Freed’s Shadow Fall is upon us! We couldn’t leave without topping off the remaining characters, pondering some overarching questions, and those Easter eggs that Charles has mined for the listeners. Beware of spoilers because this episode is chock-full of details for the finished readers. The finale of the Star Wars: Shadow Fall roundtable is ready and waiting for coordinates!...

A special episode where Charles & Eric interview the renowned author of Star Wars: Myths & Fables and Star Wars: Dark Legends, George Mann, about his new book, the majesty of Darth Caldoth, and the opportunity to write some of the best Star Wars characters of all time.

Alexander Freed has done it again with his second offering of the Alphabet Squadron trilogy, Star Wars: Shadow Fall. Charles leads us through the underground tunnel of character excerpts, interactions, and plot points that detail the war over Cerberon and the battle within the heroes of Alphabet Squadron. Part ONE of the Star Wars: Shadow Fall roundtable is leaving the hangar and ready to engage!...

All the way from the galaxy of Star Wars Explained, we welcome Alex Damon to The Living Force! He’ll help the crew preview Alexander Freed’s newest novel Shadow Fall, discuss all the possibilities behind EA’s Star Wars: Squadrons, and reflect on his experiences with the ultra competitive battleground that is Star Wars trivia. Our hosts Eric, Corey, and Charles team up with Alex Damon to combine ou...

As we venture into the second and final part of our Queen’s Peril roundtable, we focus on E.K. Johnston’s character exploration that gives Star Wars: The Phantom Menace a new look and greater backstory than ever before. Quotes and excerpts from villains to heroes enhance our boundaries of this timeline and provide insight into character relationships yet to be seen. It’s time for Charles, Eric, an...

As her reign on Naboo begins, Padmé Amidala Naberrie starts her young, royal career differently than her predecessors from years past. The formation of her most trusted allies and new family, the handmaidens. Next up on our roundtable discussions is Queen’s Peril by E.K. Johnston, the highly anticipated prequel to Queen’s Shadow that made us rewatch Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in a totally new p...