The Star Wars Archives
Episodes
The Star Wars Archives - What Species Are Yoda And Grogu?
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose try to unwrap one of the biggest mysteries in Star Wars history....exactly what species is Yoda?
The Star Wars Archives - Jar Jar Binks, Grandfather Of The Rebellion?
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Archives is back! Bringing your usual mix of chaos and analysis, information and irreverance. This time we're diving into one of the most importan...
Jose's Annual Holiday Special Episode
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again when Jose insists we spend an hour talking about the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special (for the 4th time). Have we h...
The History And Legacy Of Star Wars Insider
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the recent announcement that the long running official magazine will be ending in 2026 Jose and Trev take a look back at the history of Insider.
2025 In Review
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev take a look back through all the Star Wars content released in 2025
A History Of Cloning
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jose gives Trev a lesson in all things clones!
The Hardest Star Wars Quiz Book
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After being given a random quiz book Trev puts both his and Jose’s knowledge to the test!
Theology And Star Wars with Jared Mayes part 2
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trevor invite the Jedi Pastor himself onto the show to continue this fascinating discussion.
Theology And Star Wars with Jared Mayes part 1
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trevor invite the Jedi Pastor himself onto the show!
The Star Wars Archives - Stormtroopers!
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jose takes the lead and gets Trev talking about various stormtrooper designs!
The Star Wars Archives - The High Republic Phase III
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oz joins Jose and Trev to try and untangle some of the confusion around phase III
The Star Wars Archives - The 14 Days Of The Force Awakens And The Last Jedi
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev takes Jose through the unseen days hidden within the movies
Star Wars Archives - Andor Season Two with Dr Chris Kempshall
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev welcome Chris back onto the show to discuss some of the real life historical events that may have influenced Andor.
The Star Wars Archives - Mon Mothma And The Ghorman Massacre
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Andor season two has finished let’s dive a bit deeper into the history of Mon Mothma and the atrocity that pushed her over the ed...
The Star Wars Archives - Superweapons
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose talk all things super weapons!
The Star Wars Archives - Non-human force sensitives
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You voted, we delivered! Trev and Jose go into full data analyst mode to delver some mind blowing statistics”
The Star Wars Archives - Gendy Tartokovsky's Clone Wars
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The one where Jose watches the original Clone Wars micro series for the first time
The Star Wars Archives: Return Of The Nagai
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With rumors abound of the Nagai possibly returning to Star Wars comics, Trev explains to Jose why this is such a big deal!
The Star Wars Archives: Saw Gerrera Spotlight
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the release of Reign Of The Empire: Mask Of Fear by Alexander Freed, and the upcoming Andor Season 2, Jose and Trev take a look at all of...
The Star Wars Archives - He's Not All That (Vader Edition)
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He might be a superduper, OP, Sith Lord but that doesn't mean Darth Vader hasn't lost a fight or two in his time. Trev takes Jose through some of the ...
Star Wars Archives: Looking Forward To 2025
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new year, which means a ton of exciting, new Star Wars content coming your way. Trev and Jose go through the release schedule and pick out some...
The Star Wars Archives - Wookiee Fur Umbrella
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In their first episode of 2025 Jose and Trevor take a deep dive into all things Wookiee!
The Dad Batch part 2
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Oz are back with Jose and Trev as we ponder the big questions in life! What movie order should you show your kids for their first time? How ...
The Star Wars Archives: The Dad Batch part 1
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jose celebrates his big news by inviting some other Youtini dads onto the show.
The Star Wars Archives - Who's Who In Bright Tree Village AKA The Return Of Asha?
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the surprise reveal in Star Wars: Ewoks (2024) #1, Trev gives Jose a crash course in your favourite Ewoks.
The Star Wars Archives - Padawan’s Pride with Bryan Q. Miller
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trevor welcome Bryan Q. Miller, author of the recent Audible Original - Padawan’s Pride, onto the show.
The Star Wars Archives - #ValanceNation
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the recent ending of Ethan Sacks run on Bounty Hunters Jose and Trevor invite Valance-expert Dan SW Centralized onto the show to talk about every...
The Star Wars Archives - Witches And Wizards
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's scary season so join Jose and Trevor for their annual trip down the scarier side of Star Wars lore.
The Star Wars Archives - Cookin' With Cookie
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev take a deep dive into the in-universe cookery books written by Strono "Cookie" Tuggs, and much more!
The Star Wars Archives: The Magic Of Mace
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the upcoming release of "The Glass Abyss" by Stephen Barnes, Trev & Jose discuss all things Mace Windu.
The Star Wars Archives - Ortolan Anatomy
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the Skeleton Crew trailer, Trev decides to go all in!
The Star Wars Archives - Does Size Really Matter?
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Make yourself comfortable and settle in for the ride of your life as Trev and Jose welcome Oz back onto the show to settle this age old question!
The Star Wars Archives: The Rise And Fall Of The Galactic Empire with Chris Kempshall
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Star Wars Archives are delighted to bring Dr Chris Kempshall back onto the show to discuss the masterpiece that is his latest book - The Rise And ...
The Star Wars Archives - The Hosts Get LOST
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose welcome fellow Youtini team member JG Carse onto the show to take take a deep dive down many of the rabbit holes that were given to us "...
The Star Wars Archives - Who Needs A Topic Anyway?
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No topic? Not a problem for the seasoned team of Trev and Jose!
The Star Wars Archives - NPR Radio Dramas part 2
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose continue their deep dive into the NPR Radio Dramas, as well as some of the other audio dramas in Legends.
The Star Wars Archives: NPR Radio Dramas Part 1
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which Jose does something insane over 24 hours and Trev is just along for the ride!
The Star Wars Archives - Vernestra Rwoh Spotlight
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation of The Acolyte being released on June 5th Jose and Trev take a deep dive into the life of one of the starring characters - Vernestra Rw...
The Star Wars Archives: Jose’s Galaxy’s Edge Trip
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your regular deep dive into all aspects of the Star Wars expanded universe - legends, canon, and everything in between!In this follow up to our previo...
The Star Wars Archives: Galaxy's Edge Virtual Walking Tour
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jose is off to Galaxy's Edge for the umpteenth time and Trevor decided to make his trip a bit more interesting! Let's take a deep dive into the lore a...
The Star Wars Archives: Clayton Sandell Interview
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev are thrilled to welcome Emmy-award winning journalist, producer, and co-author of "Star Wars Timelines" and "Return Of The Jedi: A Visua...
The Star Wars Archives: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Lightsabers
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose wonder how they’ve never covered this topic before! Everything you ever need to know about lightsabers! How they work, why t...
TSWA - Sand 2 - Sandworm Boogaloo part 2
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the release of Dune 2 in cinemas Jose and Trevor continue their deep dive into the many points of comparison between Dune and Star Wars a...
TSWA - Sand 2 - Sandworm Bugaloo part 1
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the release of Dune 2 in cinemas Jose and Trevor take a deep dive into the many points of comparison between Dune and Star Wars and try t...
The Star Wars Archives: Exploring The Mysteries Of Mount Tantiss
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate the return of The Bad Batch with Trev and Jose as they explore the origins of this mysterious facility and try to determine if there could b...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 84: The Jedi Prince Roundtable part 2
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fun continues! Trev, Jose, and special guest Jared, reach the fantastical conclusion of the Jedi Prince series!JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: WEBSITE&nb...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 83: Jedi Prince Series Roundtable part 1
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev welcome the Legendary Jared Mayes onto the show to take a deep dive into, what may well be, the strangest Star Wars books ever written.....
The Star Wars Archives Episode 82 - What's In Store For '24
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose bring in the New Year and discuss what Star Wars readers have to look forward to
The Star Wars Archives 81 - Doctor Who Takeover
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who by basically ignoring Star Wars for most of this episode!
The Star Wars Archives Episode 80: Big Bird, Donny Osmond & Tony Danza
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What on (not this) Earth could all of those things have in common?? Trev takes Jose on a journey unlike any he’s been on before and we’re taking y...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 79 - Wedding Season
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Jose’s recent wedding, your hosts discuss some of the biggest weddings of the Star Wars universe! As well as neckbeards, Bruce Willis, ...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 78 - Timelines! Timelines! Timelines!
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jose indulges Trev and let’s him cut loose for an hour to ramble on about his favorite subject! Listen as he explores the recent Star Wars Timelines...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 77 - Ahsoka & The Death Troopers
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev discuss all things Death Troopers. Dead, undead, or otherwise…JOIN OUR COMMUNITY▶ WEBSITE https://www.youtini.com▶ CANON AND ...
The Star Wars Archives episode 76 - Do droids have mechanical buttholes
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose invite Jose’s better half, Cait, onto the show to talk all things droids!JOIN OUR COMMUNITY▶ WEBSITE https://www.youtini.com▶...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 75 - Walking The Jedi Path
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY▶ WEBSITE https://www.youtini.com▶ CANON AND LEGENDS TIMELINES https://www.youtini.com/timelines▶ DISCORD https...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 74 - Anakin's OTHER Apprentices
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Anakin's original apprentice getting her own show on Disney+, Trev and Jose explore some of Anakin's OTHER apprentices!JOIN OUR COMMUNITY...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 73 - “2 Jaxx 2 Furry-ous” AKA Cavan Scott Interview
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“We did it, Ma!”Welcome to the biggest episode of Archives yet, as we not only spend far too long talking about the Fast & Furious franchise b...
Episode 72 - Why We're Hyped For Hunters!
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the global release of the Star Wars: Hunters videogame (hopefully) on the horizon Trev & Jose invite the world's eminent Hunters expert, Oz D...
The Star Wars Archives Episode 71 - Archives World Tour
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to hit the road as Jose and Trev embark on the world tour of rare and obscure Star Wars books and comics!
The Star Wars Archives Ep. 69: Trev Talks Star Wars
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another chaotic episode with no fixed topic as Trev and Jose adapt to their chaotic real lives while still delivering for you, the listener!
The Star Wars Archives Ep. 70: Ash Interview
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something completely different on this episode as Jose and Trev welcome Mark Hamilton, bassist in the rock band Ash, to talk about the bands history a...
Episode 68 - Video Game Through The Ages
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev once again prove themselves to be masters of topicality as they celebrate the release of Jedi Survivor with some ramblings about video g...
Ep. 67: Patricia A. Jackson Interview
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev welcome Patricia A. Jackson on to the show to talk about her vast back catalogue of Star Wars short stories from the West End Games, and...
Ep. 66: Order 66
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 66 can only mean one thing: EXECUTE! Or just listen to Trev and Jose ramble on about Order 66, the whys, the hows, the winners, and the losers...
Ep. 65: Celebration Catch-Up And Book Madness Review
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a month of not talking to each other, join a very excitable Jose and Trevor as they talk all about Celebration London and look back at the March...
Ep. 64: Book Of The Sith Spectacular
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose are back with another deep dive into one of Dan Wallace’s incredible in-universe reference books. This time all about a subject near a...
Ep. 63: March Book Madness
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Youtini March Book Madness Event 2023 in full swing, Jose challenges Trev to talk about 64 Star Wars books in 60 minutes to see if he can pre...
Ep. 62: Force Ghost or Fake Ghost?
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a ghost? Who is a ghost? Why is there a ghost? When is a ghost? These are the hard-hitting questions that Jose and Trevor try to answer as par...
Ep. 61: Rebels Comics Remembered With Martin Fisher
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for 2023's #rebelsremembered celebrations? The Star Wars Archives welcomes another special guest: Martin Fisher, author of roughly half of the R...
Ep. 60: Time To Talk About The Thrawn Trilogy
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've all seen people on YouTube "react" to songs or shows they've never seen before, so on this episode, Jose and special guest Jacob Boesch are goi...
Ep. 59: The Lost Jedi Adventure Game Books Interview With Paul Cockburn
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev continue to do what they do best: shine a light on long-forgotten Star Wars books from the past! In this episode, they are joined by Pau...
Ep. 58: Discussing The 2023 Release Schedule
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a jam-packed 2022 publishing schedule, Trevor and Jose look ahead to some awesome Star Wars content in 2023!JOIN OUR COMMUNITY▶ WEBSITE h...
Ep. 57: Andor Analysis with Chris Kempshall
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of Andor, arguably the most politically-charged storytelling in the history of Star Wars, who better than to invite back onto Archive...
Ep 56: The Holiday Special Watch Along with Commentary
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Noddy Holder once said: “IT’S CHRISTMAAAAAAAS” and what better way to reward our loyal listeners by not only suffering the Star Wars Holiday ...
Ep. 54: Animated Shorts
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Sunday Night at Archives HQ, and Jose and Trevor talk about Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures, Lego Freemaker, and everything in between.
Ep. 55: Wookiee Week
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the third time in a row, Archives is your headline act in another Youtini Podcast Network crossover event - Wookiee Week!But here at Archives we l...
Ep. 53: Sports Hour
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Sunday Night Sports here at Archives HQ as Jose and Trevor explore some of the many sporting activities in the Star Wars galaxy.
Ep. 52: The High Republic Crossover
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trevor take a dive into some of the more lesser known stories of The High Republic.
Ep 51: History and Politics in Star Wars - Chris Kempshall Interview
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another very special interview as we welcome Chris Kempshall onto the show to discuss his book "History And Politics In Star Wars: Death Stars And Dem...
Ep 49: Super Sand Spectacular
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eons ago, the Big Bang started a whole chain of events that ended up with the creation of something that is smaller than gravel and bigger than silt. ...
Ep 48: Life, The Universe, and Everything - A Roundtable Discussion
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there and welcome to Episode 48 of The Star Wars Archives!Is there Free Will in the Star Wars Universe? Jose and Trev dive into the existential ...
Ep 47: Eric Trautmann Interview & West End Games Retrospective
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there and welcome to Episode 47 of The Star Wars Archives!Jose and Trev welcome another very special guest to the show as they sit down the Eric...
Ep 46: Planet Hoppers Part 2 - Cory Herndon Interview
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from last weeks Planet Hoppers episode, Jose and Trev sit down to chat with the author of many of those articles, as well as all things S...
Ep 45: Star Tours (aka Planet Hoppers deep dive)
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing Youtini's Star Tours event week, Jose and Trev do what they do best and dive the deepest into well...everything!
Ep 44: Kenobi Again
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Obi-Wan Kenobi has finished airing on Disney+, Trev and Jose take a deep dive into some of the, dare we say, Legendary Easter Eggs the show g...
Ep 42: Greatest Hits
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a change to our advertised episode, Trevor takes you on a trip down memory lane with some of the best moments from our first 30 episodes!
Ep 41: Kenobi - The “Ben” Years
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kenobi Week continues across the Youtini Network with Trev and Jose taking a special look at the "Ben" years!
Ep 40: Nobody Expects The Imperial Inquisition!
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Jose discuss the main 2 weapons of the Inquisitors! Oh, wait, is it 2? Or 3? The 4 main weapons, that must be it!
Ep 39: Resurrections & Zombies
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are resurrections, clones and reanimated undead all the same thing? Discover the answer to this and other hard -hitting topics of the day…….or jus...
Ep 38: A Brief History Of Everything Part 1 (AKA The Rakata Are Not Cheese)
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here! Trev’s long threatened deep dive into the ancient history of the Star Wars galaxy. Join Jose in complete bemusement as Trev shi...
Ep 37: Listing Little Lists
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trev go list-crazy as they discuss top 3’s of pretty much everything!
Ep 36: The Other Books of Boba Fett
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know about The Book of Boba Fett, but what about the other books of Boba Fett? Wait, there are other books? Trev and Jose are back to get us all s...
Ep 35: All of the Crime
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Somewhere, a crime is being committed.” and with the help of Emma (joining us from The Cosmic Force), Trev and Jose will find out which of the ga...
Ep 34: He’s A Clone Of Who?? Star Wars Family Trees
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Trevor and Jose as they discuss the various intertwined family trees of the Star Wars saga.
Ep 33: Smuggler’s Guide Roundtable
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on another Archives experiment, as we take a page by page deep dive into the in-universe Smuggler’s Guide by Daniel Wallace.
Ep 32: Rambling About Rey
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A chance conversation inspired Jose to fight the good fight as we discuss exactly why Rey IS NOT a Mary Sue character.
Ep 31: Rare Book Revelations
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jose & Trevor shine a light on some of the rarest, most expensive, or just unheard of books from Star Wars publishing throughout the years.
Ep 30: The Life Day Holiday Special
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes! They’ve only gone and done it….. Trev and Jose went through the darkness to celebrate the light. Joyously together they celebrate a day of pe...
Ep 29: Exciting Ewoks Explained Extravaganza!
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yub Nub listeners! Jose and Trevor take a stroll through the forest as they take a deep dive into those magical creatures, the Ewoks!
Ep 28: Kowakian Monkey-Lizards
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jose and Trevor invite Mr. Legends himself, Jared Mayes, onto the show to talk about (checks notes) Monkey-Lizards?