Podcasts by The Living Force: A Star Wars Podcast by Youtini

Ep 172: Jonathan Davis Interview from 2022-07-22T00:01

The odds are high, very high that you've heard Jonathan Davis's voice come across your speakers when listening to a Star Wars audiobook. As the narrator to three of the six essential novels from...

Ep 171: Star Tours Crossover - Coruscant from 2022-07-15T00:01

The giant city-planet of Coruscant was home to the Jedi for many years before the Empire took root. Youtini will take a trip through the galaxy with their first stop being at a planet strategica...

Ep 170: Obi-Wan Kenobi Story Review from 2022-07-08T00:01

Hello There! The one iconic phrase that left us in tears of joy has progressed into a spectacular mini-series that built upon the Obi-Wan/Anakin backstory. The events between episodes 3 and 4 se...

Ep 169: Brotherhood Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2022-07-01T00:01

Anakin and Obi-Wan still have much to learn as Jedi and Padawan with progressions to the Council and Jedi Knight bringing about all new experiences. Obi-Wan is helping to uncover a sinister plot...

Bonus - Adam Christopher Interview from 2022-06-28T11:00

In this episode of the Living Force, the hosts had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Christopher, author of the just-released Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith! Hear about Adam's background in Star...

Ep 168: Brotherhood Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2022-06-24T00:01

Anakin and Obi-Wan still have much to learn as Jedi and Padawan with progressions to the Council and Jedi Knight bringing about all new experiences. Obi-Wan is helping to uncover a sinister plot...

Ep 167: Attack of the Clones 20th Anniversary from 2022-06-17T00:01

We truly, deeply can't wait to talk about the 20th Anniversary of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones with our first looks at the Bounty Hunter Jengo Fett, the formation of the infamous c...

Ep 166: Star Wars Celebration Recap Part II from 2022-06-10T00:01

"This is getting out of hand. Now, there are two of them!" We couldn't fit all the fun and excitement into one long episode...and so it is - Part II. Youtini's presence on the showroom floor ena...

BONUS - Youtini Star Wars Celebration Panel from 2022-06-09T15:11

Exploring the Universe: The Books and Comics of Star Wars

Youtini had the incredible privilege to host a panel at Star Wars Celebration in May 2022. The sound guys were kind enough to help...

Ep 165: Star Wars Celebration Recap from 2022-06-03T00:01

We stand here amidst Youtini's achievement! Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 will be a week to remember and absolutely never forget. Youtini's presence on the showroom floor enabled us to reac...

Ep 164: Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Pre-Show! from 2022-05-27T00:01

Know before you go! We are prepping for Star Wars Celebration with last minute packing ideas, convention publishing exclusives, main panel information, and Youtini's first ever presence on the c...

Ep 163: Kenobi Crossover! from 2022-05-20T00:01

We kickoff KENOBI WEEK with a character spotlight praising one of the most influential Jedi to ever swing a lightsaber. The early padawan years will be outlined by Claudia Gray's Master and Appr...

Ep 162: Queen's Hope Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2022-05-13T00:01

For Padmé Amidala, her final chapter was written not necessarily by the tragedy of Mustafar but instead by the pen of E.K. Johnston. Queen's Hope rounds out Johnston’s Queen's Trilogy t...

Ep 161: Queen's Hope Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2022-05-06T00:01

For Padmé Amidala, her final chapter was written not necessarily by the tragedy of Mustafar but instead by the pen of E.K. Johnston. Queen's Hope rounds out Johnston’s Queen's Trilogy t...

Ep 160: How to Get Back into Reading from 2022-04-28T23:24

Reading is one of the earliest forms of education in our lives and lifted our love for adventure and storytelling. Star Wars books were not the first to grace our eyes, but we've all been on a w...

Ep 159: Star Wars Celebration Preparation from 2022-04-22T00:01

If you decide to attend Star Wars Celebration without a plan, that attempt will leave your experience scarred and deformed. The TLF crew has polled the Youtini team on the best ways to make your...

Ep 158: Revisiting the Foundational Five from 2022-04-15T00:01

To help you on your reading journey, Youtini has selected Five Foundational Books that every Star Wars fan should read first. These novels give readers an excellent id...

Ep 157: Essential Legends Collection Overview from 2022-04-08T00:01

The earliest stories that expanded on the Star Wars cinematic films are now draped in an infamous gold banner we call Legends. From Darth Bane and Jacen Solo to fan-favorite being crushed by a m...

Ep 156: Our Favorite Planets from 2022-04-01T00:01

From Coruscant and Corellia all the way out to Utapau and Dantooine, our hosts will give you their favorite worlds of the Star Wars universe. With each planet comes featured characters and event...

Ep 155: Midnight Horizon Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2022-03-25T07:39

A suspected Nihil attack on the industrial cosmopolitan world of Corellia has sent Jedi Masters Cohmac Vitus and Kantam Sy, along with Padawans Reath Silas and Ram Jomaram, all fighting their ow...

Ep 154: Midnight Horizon Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2022-03-18T00:01

A suspected Nihil attack on the industrial cosmopolitan world of Corellia has sent help from Jedi Masters Cohmac Vitus and Kantam Sy, along with Padawans Reath Silas and Ram Jomaram, all fightin...

Ep 153: High Republic Phase 1 Draft from 2022-03-11T01:11

Phase I of The High Republic has provided our general managers with a wide berth of characters to create the ultimate team from this past year in Star Wars. Starting with The Light of the Jedi b...

Ep 152: Our Favorite Stand Alone Novels from 2022-03-04T00:01

The Star Wars Expanded Universe has created literal libraries of novels, books, comics, and adventures that keep the story fresh and ever evolving. Within this galaxy far, far, away are solo fea...

Ep 151: The High Republic Reading Order and Guide from 2022-02-25T00:01

It's only been a year since the first wave of Star Wars The High Republic and it feels like a tidal wave of content has come our way. Award winning novels, young adult books, junior readers, exc...

Ep 150: The Fallen Star Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2022-02-18T00:26

From the undying hope of Light of the Jedi to the somber losses of Listen

Ep 149: The Fallen Star Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2022-02-11T00:01

From the undying hope of https://youtini.com/book/the-high-republic-light-of-the-jedi (Light of the Jedi) to the somber losses of https://youtini.com/book/the-high-republic-novel-2 (The Rising Stor...

Ep 149: The Fallen Star Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2022-02-11T00:01

From the undying hope of Light of the Jedi to the somber losses of Listen

Ep 148: 2022 Star Wars Book Preview from 2022-02-04T00:01

No matter how long we have to wait for the cinematic movies featuring prolific Jedi and insatiable Sith, we can always count on our Star Wars authors to create page turning stories year after year ...

Ep 148: 2022 Star Wars Book Preview from 2022-02-04T00:01

No matter how long we have to wait for the cinematic movies featuring prolific Jedi and insatiable Sith, we can always count on our Star Wars authors to create page turning stories year after ye...

Ep 147: Cavan Scott and George Mann Interview! from 2022-01-28T00:01

During the first Youtini Asheville meetup, the TLF hosts were gifted with a special interview from none other than Star Wars: The High Republic authors Cavan Scott and George Mann! Seated on a c...

Ep 146: Youtini’s First Meeting! from 2022-01-21T00:01

It’s hard to believe we’ve been podcasting whilst cultivating friendships for almost three years. Each week Corey, Charles, Eric, and Wes sit down and discuss this crazy space story and all its ...

Ep 145: The The High Republic Phase II Announced! from 2022-01-14T00:01

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a year since the launch of The High Republic. We were floored by Light of the Jedi and overrun with excitement with the addition of comics and stories fr...

Star Wars The High Republic: The Fallen Star - A TLF Preview from 2022-01-07T00:01

Star Wars The High Republic: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray is hitting doorsteps and store shelves on Tuesday, January 4th! What will become of our Jedi heroes after the chaos at the Republic F...

Ep 144: The 2021 Youtinee Awards from 2021-12-31T00:01

It’s been quite the year for Star Wars literature with the brand new High Republic initiative along with new book and comic releases all leading to incredible moments and unforgettable scenes. T...

Ep 143: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2021-12-24T00:01

Timothy Zahn has completed the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy with an absolute masterpiece. If this is indeed going to be the final sendoff Zahn gives to his revered Chiss Senior Captain, then we wer...

Ep 142: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2021-12-17T00:33

Timothy Zahn has completed the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy with an absolute masterpiece. If this is indeed going to be the final sendoff Zahn gives to his revered Chiss Senior Captain, then we wer...

Ep 141: 2021 Youtinees Nominations from 2021-12-10T00:01

The entirety of 2021 has come down to this. The nominations of the 2nd annual Youtinees Awards Show are ready to be revealed! From best Star Wars expanded universe character to favorite social b...

Ep 140: What Star Wars Books Do BEST! from 2021-12-03T00:01

Expanded editions, novelizations, and original stories help to build and elaborate on the films and TV shows we have come to know and love over the years. Star Wars books solve the need for deta...

Ep 139: How the Force Can Fix the World w/ Stephen Kent from 2021-11-26T00:01

The core principles of the Star Wars franchise: Hope, Choice, Humility, Empathy, Redemption, Balance, and rejecting Fear. The TLF crew welcomes back Stephen Kent from the Beltway Banthas podcast...

Ep 138: Ronin Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2021-11-19T00:54

We step into a new realm of Star Wars story telling with an immersive tale of a mysterious warrior who wanders the about the edge of the Outer Rim. Based upon the short film “The Duel” from Star...

Ep 137: Ronin Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2021-11-12T00:01

We step into a new realm of Star Wars story telling with an immersive tale of a mysterious warrior who wanders the about the edge of the Outer Rim. Based upon the short film “The Duel” from Star...

Ep 136: Our First Star Wars Books from 2021-11-05T01:30

Do you remember your first Star Wars read? Whether it be a comic, novel, magazine article, or audiobook, there was a beginning to the expanded universe for everyone outside of the cinematic film...

Ep 135: Día de los Muertos Celebration from 2021-10-29T17:34

Día de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated to honor the deceased and remember loved ones who have passed on. There have been many, some would say too many, Star Wars chara...

Ep 134: Star Wars Adjacent from 2021-10-22T00:31

The actors and creators of Star Wars media all have a background that either steered them into the SW universe or vaulted them into the spotlight. Our TLF hosts will give a few examples of their...

Ep 133: Star Wars Visions Pt. 2 from 2021-10-15T16:37

The newest animated release from Disney+ is a collection of Star Wars inspired stories from some of the best anime creators in the industry. The TLF crew will discuss the final five episodes of ...

Interview with Emma Mieko Candon, Author of Star Wars Ronin from 2021-10-12T09:00

Emma Mieko Candon, author of Ronin: A Visions Novel, sits down with the TLF crew to talk about the release of her brand new book. They talk Godzilla, life-threatening medical complicati...

Ep 132: Star Wars Visions Pt. 1 from 2021-10-08T17:30

The newest animated release from Disney+ is a collection of Star Wars inspired stories from some of the best anime creators in the industry. The TLF crew will discuss the first four episodes of ...

Ep 131: Tempest Runner Roundtable from 2021-10-01T00:01

Lorna Dee, tempest runner of the Nihil, is captured by the Republic shortly after the devastation at the Republic Fair on Valo. Cavan Scott gives us some background on her origin story, and we g...

Ep 130: The History of Youtini from 2021-09-24T00:01

“Look how old you’ve become.” We take a step back in time to the very beginning of Youtini; just a glint in the eye of Dr. Corey Helton. From early Star Wars bookshelf designs to the immensely p...

Ep 129: Celebrating the Women of Star Wars from 2021-09-16T00:01

From the first appearance of Princess Leia in episode IV to the rise of Rey Skywalker in episode IV, women in Star Wars have played a crucial role in the formation of the stories we love. Althou...

Ep 128: Out of the Shadows Roundtable from 2021-09-10T00:01

The Nihil are still running rampant throughout the galaxy after the attacks on Valo, and Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh and her Padawan Imri Cantaros travel alongside some familiar acquaintances to ...

The Living Force Ep 127: Bright Stars in Dark Places from 2021-09-03T00:54

Life happens sometimes and it’s difficult to navigate real world struggles both in our lives and all over the globe without a means of escape. Throughout its existence, Star Wars has helped us c...

Ep 126: The Best Music in Star Wars from 2021-08-27T00:01

Do you remember how you felt the first time you heard the original Binary Sunset music play out over your speakers? The emotions that the many Star Wars musical themes bring out pinpoint the imp...

Ep 125: The Bad Batch Season 1 Recap from 2021-08-20T00:01

What started out as a defective clone group ended up morphing into an enhanced team of specialized soldiers ready to take on all the empire could dish out. The Bad Batch has landed and sustained...

Ep 124: We Answer YOUR Questions! from 2021-08-13T00:01

You’ve got questions, and we have answers! The TLF crew polled the audience and our Youtini staff to see what has been racking your brains about the #StarWars fandom. We’ll give our opinions and...

Ep 123: The Rising Storm Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2021-08-06T11:37

From the second wave of Star Wars The High Republic, The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott is a New York Times Best Seller and next up on Youtini’s Roundtable series. The republic fair is in full swin...

Ep 122: The Rising Storm Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2021-07-30T00:42

From the second wave of Star Wars The High Republic, The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott is a New York Times Best Seller and next up on Youtini’s Roundtable series. The republic fair is in full swin...

Ep 121: Best Reference Book Easter Eggs from 2021-07-23T00:01

The Star Wars franchise has given us movies, TV shows, and content with the most memorable moments in fandom history. Even though these are some of the greatest stories ever told, there is an en...

Ep 120: Star Wars Toy Spectacular from 2021-07-16T00:01

The Star Wars Kenner action figures started it all for most fans. Those 3 3/4” figurines have been displayed, propped up, removed from packaging, and stolen by younger siblings. We break into th...

Ep 119: High Republic Reflections - Spoiler Free from 2021-07-09T00:01

Star Wars The High Republic has made a sound landing with Cavan Scott’s newest novel The Rising Storm and Daniel Jose Older’s Race to Crashpoint Tower. It’s going to be hard to beat the hype aro...

Bonus - Daniel José Older Interview from 2021-07-07T00:01

The hosts from The Living Force and The Cosmic Force came together for something special in honor of The High Republic Wave 2. Eric, Emma, and Jacob sat down to talk with Daniel José Older to ta...

Ep 118: The High Republic is BACK: Wave 1 Recap from 2021-07-02T00:01

Star Wars The High Republic is making a resurgence this week with Cavan Scott’s newest novel The Rising Storm and Daniel Jose Older’s Race to Crashpoint Tower. Before diving into these newest re...

Ep 117: Star Wars Books by Era Draft from 2021-06-25T00:01

The Youtini Timeline is a mandatory tool for any Star Wars reader where you can track and pinpoint each piece of EU literature throughout the various eras. With this Force power available to us,...

Ep 116: Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2021-06-18T00:01

Timothy Zahn’s second novel in the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy challenges the Nine Ruling Families and Forty Great Houses against an unknown enemy that look to break the Chiss Ascendancy bonds fro...

Ep 115: Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2021-06-11T00:01

Thrawn has emerged as a powerful commander amongst the Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet albeit not the best in political situations. Timothy Zahn’s second novel in the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy ...

Ep 114: Avoiding Star Wars Burnout from 2021-06-04T00:01

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of Star Wars content outside of the theatrical films with new books, comics, TV shows, Disney+ additions, and social media posts. Keeping up with all...

Ep 113: Our Favorite Lightsabers from 2021-05-28T00:01

With the first appearance of Anakin Skywalker’s lightsaber in A New Hope, kids everywhere used broom handles and sticks to mimic their new favorite weapon! The lightsaber is the weapon of a Jedi...

Ep 112: Dark Side Fantasy Draft from 2021-05-21T00:01

“The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.” Over the generations, Dark Side Force users have peaked the interests of all Star Wars fans but are the...

Ep 111: Star Wars Books We’ve Never Read from 2021-05-14T00:01

As a collective group, we have read and listened to so many Star Wars books that it could probably fill a Star Destroyer. Once a book comes out and it floats past your radar, it can be difficult...

Ep 110: Genndy Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars from 2021-05-07T00:01

The first Star Wars TV series since Ewoks in the mid 1980’s, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars is one of the initial works to explore the Clone Wars. Created back in 2003, Clone Wars wa...

Ep 109: Victory’s Price Roundtable Pt. 3 from 2021-04-30T00:01

The third and final novel in the Alphabet Squadron trilogy, Star Wars: Victory’s Price by Alexander Freed is back for PART THREE of Youtini’s roundtable series. We are diving into overarching qu...

Ep 108: Victory’s Price Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2021-04-23T00:01

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 ...

Ep 107: Victory’s Price Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2021-04-16T00:01

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 h...

Ep 106: Unpopular Opinions w/ Pink Milk from 2021-04-09T00:01

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 ex...

Ep 105: Star Wars Redemption from 2021-04-02T00:01

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...

Ep 104: Into the Dark Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2021-03-26T00:01

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 wond...

Ep 103: Into the Dark Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2021-03-19T00:01

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...

Ep 102: Star Wars Trilogies from 2021-03-12T17:35

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 ...

Ep 101: Jedi Council Fantasy Draft from 2021-03-05T05:01

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 use...

Ep 100: A Youtini Milestone from 2021-02-26T05:01

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...

Ep 99: Light of the Jedi Roundtable Pt. 3 from 2021-02-19T05:01

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 Jed...

Bonus – Cavan Scott Interview from 2021-02-18T01:15:44

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 Lucasfil...

Ep 98: Light of the Jedi Roundtable Pt. 2 from 2021-02-12T05:01

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 Jed...

Ep 97: Light of the Jedi Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2021-02-05T05:01

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...

BONUS - Claudia Gray Interview from 2021-02-02T05:01

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...

The Living Force Ep 95: Dark Side Force Powers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393