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 Caroline Blakiston, we’re here to set the record straight from a Legends perspective because we’ve known she’s one of the GOATs for decades.
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Force Heretic Trilogy Roundtable - Ep. 174
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 Skywalker, no less. Whether you’re here for deep Jedi philosophy or want to hear more about the mystery of the planet Zonoma Sekot, this episode has something for every Star Wars fan.
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Celebration 2025 Recap (Legends Edition) - Ep 173
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.
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20th Anniversary of Revenge of the Sith - Ep 172
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.
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Legends Expo Preview with Katherine and Corinthia - Ep 171
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 and 14th in Burbank, CA. We'll be there and we hope to meet many of our legendary listners!
Welcome to Legends Lookback, your go-to podcast for all things Star Wars Legends. Join Jared, Freddy, Emily, and Rick as they take a deep dive into the extensive backlog that originally expanded the Star Wars universe. From roundtables on the books you remember from your childhood to obscure stories and characters you may have never heard of, this show will always leave you with another book to (re)read. In addition to book roundtables, we focus on all things collectibles—from Funkos to Black Series figures and everything in between. We’ll keep you up to date with all of the Legends news with rereleases of all the books, comics, video games, and more. Brought to you by Youtini, the premier site for all things Star Wars books and comics.
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