
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 (r... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 192 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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... more
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 ide... more
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... more
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... more
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Such a fun, easygoing, cozy listen. The crew always brings a good, positive vibe to Star Wars talk.
February 3 2024: Excited for the future! The best SW podcast out there.
August 20 2022: With their one hundredth episode Legends Lookback cements themselves into the Star Wars podcast hall of fame. A truly incredible show. I’ve firmly been listening for over a year and can say they just keep getting better. Phenomenal!!!
February 27 2022: Wow, wow, wow. With the new layout and new hosts, legends Lookback is here to stay! Love Rick and Emily as new hosts, haven’t stopped listening since I firs... more
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August 20 2022: With their one hundredth episode Legends Lookback cements themselves into the Star Wars podcast hall of fame. A truly incredible show. I’ve firmly been listening for over a year and can say they just keep getting better. Phenomenal!!!
February 27 2022: Wow, wow, wow. With the new layout and new hosts, legends Lookback is here to stay! Love Rick and Emily as new hosts, haven’t stopped listening since I first picked up this show in March. MTFBWYA
July 8 2021: I find myself laugh... more
February 27 2022: Wow, wow, wow. With the new layout and new hosts, legends Lookback is here to stay! Love Rick and Emily as new hosts, haven’t stopped listening since I first picked up this show in July. MTFBWYA
July 8 2021: I find myself laughing each and every episode. Jared, Freddy and Meg always fill my ears with breakdown, analysis and naked Palps galore. love y'all and MTFBWYA
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Legends Lookback centers on deep dives into Star Wars Legends content, including roundtables on books, discussions of Sith and Jedi lore, and extensive exploration of video games and collectibles tied to the Legends era. Episodes mix rigorous analysis of canonical-forged EU material with personal anecdotes, nostalgia, and community-driven insights from a group of regular hosts. A standout pattern is the multidisciplinary approach—book discussions, game lore, and behind-the-scenes convention coverage—delivered with camaraderie, humor, and a strong fan-forward ethos. The show appears especially welcoming to long-time readers and collectors, while still offering approachable entry points for newer listeners curious about pre-Disney Legends mat... more
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