Tarkin's Top Shelf

Mar 09 2025 370 ep. 53 mins 56

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A Star Wars literary podcast that strives to deliver an educational and yet, entertaining analysis and outlook, pertaining to the new canonical novels/YA books from the galaxy far, far away. In other words, Becca and Mark are your guardians to the Whills and your librarians to the long-lost Jedi Archives.

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369: 'Jedi Knights' and A Special Look at Andor Season 2

Mar 09 2025 53 mins

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars 'Jedi Knights' issue 1 from Marvel Comics. In this episode, your hosts discuss the first issue of a new comic series, Star Wars: Jedi Knights, and the new featurette featuring a Special Look at Season 2 of Andor. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes

368: Author Interview: Alexander M. Freed and 'Star Wars: The Mask of Fear'

Mar 02 2025 61 mins

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes returning guest Star Wars author Alexander M. Freed to the show to discuss his latest novel, Star Wars: Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear. In this episode, your hosts interview Alexander M. Freed about the writing process behind his new book, character building, character arcs, and the craft of political intrigue and political power struggle. But fir

367: Book Review: Star Wars 'Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear' by Alexander Freed

Feb 27 2025 51 mins

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first installment of Star Wars: Reign of the Empire book trilogy, 'The Mask of Fear' by Alexander Freed. But first, Mark and Becca discuss the new Andor trailer that dropped on Tuesday, February 25th, and the Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to

366: The High Republic: Fear of the Jeidi, The Acolyte, and Andor Discussion

Feb 19 2025 54 mins

In Review: Star Wars 'The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi' issue 1 by Cavan Scott and Marvel Comics. In this episode, your hosts review the first issue of a brand new series: Star Wars: The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi Chapter 1: Planet of Fear by Cavan Scott. Mark and Becca then discuss some missed opportunities concerning the cancellation of 'The Acolyte' and our anticipation

365: Star Wars Has Always Been Political

Feb 12 2025 51 mins

When viewers complained that Lucas's Star Wars movies were too politicized, he responded by joking that he hoped people would see the political situations he was describing. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss the political influences that shaped the Galactic Republic, Galactic Empire, The New Republic, and The First Order in a galaxy far, far away. But first,

364: In Review: Star Wars 'The Legacy of Vader' issue 1 by Charles Soule

Feb 05 2025 45 mins

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first issue of Charles Soule's Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader. In this episode, your hosts discuss Soule's newest comic series about Kylo Ren after the events of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS

363: Talking Star Wars Encyclopedia with Dan Brooks!

Jan 30 2025 53 mins

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes former StarWars.com Senior Editor and Author Dan Brooks to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Dan Brooks to discuss "all things" Star Wars and the process behind Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy. But first, Mark and Becca get to know Dan with some fun Star Wars questions. Help us spread the word ab

362: Star Wars: What's Next?

Jan 26 2025 48 mins

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back on track with episode #362, Star Wars: What's Next? In this episode, your hosts discuss what's next for Star Wars. They go over books, comics, live-action shows, Star Wars Celebration, and upcoming films coming to the big screen. But first, they go over the latest Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTu

361: Roundtable Discussion: Skeleton Crew Finale: The Real Good Guys

Jan 19 2025 62 mins

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Finale: The Real Good Guys. In this episode, your hosts get together one last time for an in-depth conversation on the season finale of Skeleton Crew. But first, they talk about the recent interview with Skeleton Crew showrunners Watts and Ford via

360: Roundtable Discussion: Skeleton Crew Episode 7: We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble

Jan 12 2025 58 mins

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 7: We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble. In this episode, your hosts return for an in-depth discussion on the 7th episode of Skeleton Crew, directed by Lee Isaac Chung. But first, they discuss the recent reports on Rory McCann joining the cast