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Submit ReviewTarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest installment from Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest for Planet X by Tessa Gratton. In this episode, your hosts discuss the continuous world-building within the High Republic era, character arcs and growth, and the continuity that threads it all together.
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Once again, Tarkin's Top Shelf joins Idiot's Array Podcast for a Star Wars Roundtable discussion on Chapter 7 of The Mandalorian: The Spies. In this episode, your hosts take a deep dive into the latest chapter from season 3 of The Mandalorian: The Spies for an in-depth discussion as they look closer at the character backgrounds, motivations, and "who" the spies are or could be.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array Podcast for Star Wars Celebration Europe Roundtable Wrap-Up! In this episode, your hosts discuss all the exciting Star Wars news, announcements, and heartfelt interviews from Star Wars Celebration. It was a celebration of so many feelings!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf celebrates its 250th episode by reviewing Star Wars: The High Republic: CATACLYSM by Lydia Kang! Cataclysm is the culmination of the events on Dalna and the battle of Jedha. Everything seems to be coming to a head, and all paths seem to lead to Dalna and "The Path" of the newly anointed "Closed Fist."
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes the host of 'This Week in Star Wars' and Star Wars author Kristin Baver back to the show! In this episode, Kristin Baver joins your hosts to discuss her latest 'book child' Star Wars: 100 Objects.
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Star Wars in Review: The Bad Batch season 2 Finale and The Mandalorian: The Pirate. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss the season finale of The Bad Batch: The Summit and Plan #99, and then, they review the latest chapter of The Mandalorian: The Pirate. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news.
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Once again, your hosts join Idiot's Array Podcast for a Roundtable Review on Star Wars: The Mandalorian 'The Foundling' and The Bad Batch 'Tipping Point.' They discuss each episode in full as they cover character growth, story progression, and the return of Ahmed Best! But first, they touch on the latest in Star Wars news.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins the hosts from Idiot's Array Podcast for a roundtable discussion on the latest episodes of The Bad Batch (Pabu) and The Mandalorian (The Convert). But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews chapter 18, season 3 of The Mandalorian: Mines of Mandalore, and chapter 12 of The Bad Batch: Outpost. But first, your hosts go over the Star Wars Celebration news IE: badges, panels, and more!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: Jedi Battle Scars by Sam Maggs. In this episode, your hosts discuss the Mantis Crew, character arcs, plot points, and world-building in Jedi Battle Scars. They also talk about the possibilities of continuity between the novel and the upcoming game 'Jedi Survivor.' But first, your hosts go over the latest in Star Wars news.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf and Idiot's Array Podcast go LIVE on The Pitiful Little Band Network for a Roundtable Chat on The Mandalorian season 3 opener, 'The Apostate' and episode 11 of The Bad Batch: 'Metamorphosis!'
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is all about that Mandalorian HYPE! In this episode, your hosts talk about all things Mando. The Mandalorian season 3 is only days away from airing on Disney Plus, and Mark and Becca are beyond excited for the story of Din Djarin and Grogu to continue. They go over the lead-up to season 3 by recapping some events from The Book of Boba Fett, the relationship between Din and Grogu, Mandalorian lore, and so much more!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews the latest episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and issue #31 of Star Wars: Lost in No-Space! But first, your hosts go over the latest in Star Wars news, Star Wars Celebration Europe, Empire Magazine, and Star Wars Celebration 2025.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha by George Mann, The Bad Batch: Clone Conspiracy and Truth and Consequences, and THAT PHOTO! But first, your hosts go over the latest in Star Wars news.
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op Shelf welcomes the Executive Chairman and Founder of Rancho Obi-Wan, author, and collector, Steve Sansweet, to the show! In this special episode, Steve Sansweet joins your hosts to talk about all things Star Wars. They discuss Steve's Star Wars journey into collecting and his catalog of Star Wars books, including Star Wars: Concepts to Screen to Collectibles.
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Happy Star Wars Podcast Day! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, Becca and Lauren Romo from The GALactic Podcast review The Bad Batch 'Tribe' and the first issue of Star Wars: Sana Starros. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch 'Entombed,' Star Wars: The High Republic: The Blade issue #2, Star Wars Vader, Star Wars: Yoda, and more! But first, your hosts go over the latest in Star Wars news!
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The Pitiful Little Band Podcast Network goes LIVE for a Roundtable Chat on The Bad Batch, The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer, and Jedi: Survivor. Your hosts sit down with the hosts from Idiot's Array Podcast for a Livestream Roundtable discussion about the latest happenings in Star Wars.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Jordan 'The Toy Guy' Hembrough, host of 'Our Star Wars Stories,' to the show to talk about his favorite Star Wars book, 'From Concept to Collectible' by Steve Sansweet! In this episode, your hosts get to know Jordan and his passion for toy collecting, his place in the Star Wars community, and how he became a Star Wars fan!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews some of the latest Marvel Star Wars comics in episode 234. Your hosts go over Star Wars: No-Space issue #30, Star Wars: The High Republic issue #3: Balance of the Force, and Star Wars: The High Republic: The Blade issue #1. But first, Mark and Becca talk about the most recent Star Wars news.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses their initial reactions to episodes 1 and 2 of season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, early screeners, and their press event experience. But first, your hosts go over the latest in Star Wars news.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins a roundtable event with the creatives and cast from Star Wars: The Bad Batch! In this episode, your hosts accept an invitation to a Press Junket Event to kick off Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and enjoy a unique opportunity to sit down with Jennifer Corbett, Brad Rau, Michelle Ang, and Dee Bradley Baker! Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch airs on Disney Plus Wednesday, January 4th, 2023.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf looks back on Star Wars 2022 in its final episode of the year. Your hosts discuss the latest Star Wars news with The High Republic Show, Willow, Marvel Comics Holiday Greetings Card, and the title list reveal for season 2 of The Bad Batch. And then, they go over some of their favorite highlights from Star Wars 2022.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Zoraida Cordova to the show for a High Republic chat! In this episode, your hosts invite the author of Star Wars: Convergence, Zoraida Cordova, to the show to discuss her entry point to The High Republic era, her Star Wars fandom, and the creative process behind Star Wars: Convergence.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Chris Kempshall back to the show to discuss his latest book, The History and Politics of Star Wars, and how it correlates with season one of Andor. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Chris and talk about the history and politics of Star Wars relating to the portrayal and representation of real-world history and politics.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: Darth Vader issue 29, the Andor Finale: Rix Road, followed by an Amidalan discussion. But first, your hosts go over the latest Star Wars news with Team Ahsoka at Galaxy Con Columbus, the Indiana Jones: Dial of Destiny Trailer, and the Willow series premiere.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first adult novel from Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic: CONVERGENCE by Del Rey Publishing and authored by Zoraida Cordova. But first, your hosts share their thoughts and hopes on the season finale of Andor on 'Andor Eve' before it airs on Wednesday, November 23rd.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts go over the latest segment of the Andor series: The Daughter of Ferrix. Mark and Becca take a closer look at the series as they discuss character growth and arcs, plot points, and the overall progression of the story. But first, they talk about Life Day, Willow, and wish Adam Driver a Happy Birthday!
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss Zen: Grogu and Dust Bunnies, a collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm. And then Mark and Becca revisit Tales of the Jedi by taking a closer look at the parallels between Anakin Skywalker and Count Dooku.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Kristin Baver to the show to talk about The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Kristin Baver, the official host of, 'This Week in Star Wars and author of Skywalker: A Family at War, to discuss her latest project, The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase I) published by Abrams Books.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the second installment from Phase 2, Wave 1 of Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City by George Mann. Quest for the Hidden City is a middle-grade novel by Disney Publishing and Lucasfilm Press. This story takes us on a journey alongside Jedi Knight Silandra Sho and her Padawan, Rooper Nitani, who are mandated to find their missing team members. Their investigation leads them to the planet 'Gloam,' a ravaged world said to be haunted by mythical monsters.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the new animated anthology series on Disney Plus, Star Wars: Tales of The Jedi. Mark and Becca discuss their experience with 'Early Screening Access' for Tales of The Jedi and review the six episodes from the series. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest in Star Wars Marvel Comics. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, Mark and Becca review Star Wars issue #28 'The Calculus of Loss,' Star Wars Visions issue #1, and Star Wars the High Republic: 'Balance of the Force' Chapter 1: 'The Pilgrim Moon.' But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news, Andor, and New York City Comic Con.
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Episode 219 of Tarkin's Top Shelf is a live recording from the Star Wars Pod-A-Thon event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Kristin Baver for an exclusive Lucasfilm-approved interview about her upcoming projects Star Wars: 100 Objects and Star Wars: Timelines.
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Star Wars 'The High Republic' is back! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the first installment of Phase II from Star Wars: The High Republic, 'Path of Deceit' by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland. But first, Mark and Becca talk about the latest in Star Wars news and episode 4 of Andor.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts take a close and analytical look at the 3-episode premiere of Star Wars: Andor. For the first time since Andor dropped, Mark and Becca sit down for a chat to talk about all things Andor; the good, the gritty, the scoring, and everything in between.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews ANDOR through Early Access. In this episode, Becca flies 'Solo' as she shares her experience of Early Access or Advanced Screening for the new live-action series on Disney Plus, 'ANDOR.' Becca talks about the screening process and episodes 1-3 of the Andor series.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts are feeling the HYPE for Star Wars Pod-A-Thon to benefit Make-A-Wish and the upcoming Disney Plus series, ANDOR. Mark and Becca talk about the latest in Star Wars news, and then they discuss the eight-minute Sneak Peek of Star Wars Andor that dropped on September 8th for Disney Plus Day.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts sit down with Ryder Waldron of Idiot's Array Podcast for a Roundtable Discussion on the Tragedies in Star Wars. They explore the multiple calamities from the Skywalker Saga, the Anthology films, and beyond the screen and which ones affect them the most.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes the official officiant and author of Star Wars: The Princess and The Scoundrel, Beth Revis, to the show! In this episode, Mark and Becca sit down with Beth and get to know her (a bit) with some fun Star Wars questions. Then, your hosts ask some much need-to-questions about the newlyweds, Han and Leia from Star Wars: The Princess and The Scoundrel.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the latest Star Wars Book announcements: Star Wars JEDI: Battle Scars and The Art of Star Wars JEDI: Survivor. And then, your hosts review Marvel comics: Star Wars issue 26: Path to Victory, Mando issues 1 and 2, Crimson Reign: Darth Vader issue 23: The Shadow's Shadow, and Star Wars: Han Solo and Chewbacca.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Review Star Wars: The Princess and The Scoundrel by Beth Revis and Del Rey Publishing. In this episode, your hosts go over the latest in Star Wars news and Pod-A-Thon announcements, and then they get into their main topic, the latest in Star Wars novels, The Princess and The Scoundrel. Mark and Becca have a No-Holds-Barred discussion and recommend reading The Princess and The Scoundrel before listening to their review.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the new official trailer for Star Wars: Andor. Your hosts go into a deep-dive conversation that includes Star Wars literature and how it may or may not relate to the upcoming live-action series featuring Cassian Andor. But first, Mark and Becca make a few announcements regarding Pod-A-Thon benefitting Make-A-Wish.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Meg Dowell to the show! In this episode, your hosts invite the editor from 'Dork Side of the Force' Meg Dowell, to talk about her favorite Star Wars book 'Star Wars: Ahsoka.' Their discussion spans Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, and The Book of Boba Fett.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: PADAWAN by Kiersten White and Disney Books. In this episode, your hosts review Star Wars: Padawan and have a deep dive discussion on continuity connections and questions. Mark and Becca hold nothing back as they talk about the characters, world-building, and the newfound questions that make you go, "hmmm..." in the best way possible! But first, they talk about the latest Star Wars news and announcements.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Author of Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy and Historian of the First World War Entente Allies Chris Kempshall to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Chris to discuss his contributions as a coauthor of Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy and his expertise on the First World War.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith by Disney Publishing Worldwide. In this episode, your hosts talk about the upcoming Andor series coming to Disney Plus on August 31st, 2022. They also announce their involvement in the next Pod-A-thon for the Make-A-Wish Livestream event! After the news and announcements, your hosts dig into the ten anthology stories from Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith by Del Rey Publishing and Adam Christopher. In this No-Holds-Barred Review, your hosts discuss the plot points, world-building, story continuity, and character growth from Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith. They also discuss, at length, how there's always a bit of truth in legends.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf interviews author Adam Christopher at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim about Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith! This episode was recorded live on-site while at Star Wars Celebration. Your hosts sit down with Adam Christopher to discuss all things Shadow of the Sith, character arcs, world-building, and story continuity.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts take a break from the books and review Part VI, the Finale of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Mark and Becca discuss the overall story, character motivations, dialogue (and delivery), and possible story directions for the future of Star Wars.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes back to the show author Kelly Knox to talk about her latest book for DK Publishing, Be More Obi-Wan. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Kelly to discuss her latest project, a deep dive into Obi-Wan Kenobi's psyche, followed by some Kenobi chatter over the latest live-action series for Disney Plus: Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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LIVE from the Star Wars Celebration Podcast Stage: FALLEN STARS: The Jedi of The High Republic! This episode is a live recording from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. The Cantina Cast invited your hosts from Tarkin's Top Shelf to join them on the Podcast Stage with special guest Claudia Gray to discuss the Fallen Stars of The High Republic.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf celebrates its 200th episode by recapping Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, KENOBI, and Star Wars Book announcements. Special shout-outs to The Cantina Cast, Claudia Gray, Ryder Waldron from Idiot's Array Podcast, Adam Christopher, and E. Anne Convery!
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Live from the Fan Stage at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, the hosts from Tarkin's Top Shelf (Becca Benjamin and Mark Sutter) join Ryder Waldron and E. Anne Convery in a discussion about Ahsoka Tano!
Ahsoka Tano has become a beloved Star Wars character. Her story has spanned The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, the Ahsoka novel by E.K. Johnston, comics, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney Plus. But why has she become such an inspirational fan favorite? Should she have walked away from the Jedi Order? And how did leaving the Jedi Order affect her future? What are some of the best Ahsoka moments and fan-favorite aspects of her character growth, and did she become the purest example of a Jedi only after leaving the Order?
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Sci-Fi/Fantasy author and Star Wars Veteran Podcaster Tricia Barr to the show! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts sit down with Tricia Barr of Fan Girls Going Rogue Podcast to talk Star Wars. They discuss her favorite Star Wars book, Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey, and her favorite Star Wars character Jaina Solo Fel.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: OBI-WAN issue #1 from Marvel Comics. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, Mark and Becca go over some Star Wars Celebration news, panels, lotteries, and upcoming book releases. Then your hosts get right down to business. Jedi business, as they discuss the very first issue of Star Wars: OBI-WAN: Youngling's Challenge.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: Brotherhood by Mike Chen and Del Rey Publishing. This review is a No-Holds-Barred analysis, so if you do not wish to be spoiled, your hosts recommend that you read the book before listening to the show. Mark and Becca talk about the synopsis of Star Wars: Brotherhood, the "feel" of the characters, continuity, and the expansive world-building surrounding Cato Neimoidia.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars: Brotherhood author Mike Chen to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Mr. Chen to talk about all things Anakin and Kenobi and a whole lot of Star Wars. It's a helluva lot of Prequelness and The Clone Wars, too. Mike Chen even takes us behind the scenes from idea conception to the final product of new characters, character building, and the world-building of Cato Neimoida.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf celebrates Star Wars Day by taking a closer look at the new Official Trailer that dropped today, May the 4th, for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus. Mark and Becca wish you a Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you and Obi-Wan Kenobi, too.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts take a closer look at the recent Kenobi images released via Total Film! And then, Mark and Becca review the latest in Marvel Star Wars comics, Crimson Reign issue #4. But first, they go over some Star Wars Celebration news!
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the latest in Star Wars comics: Star Wars Vader issue 22 and Star Wars issue 22. But first, Mark and Becca talk about the cover reveal for Star Wars: Path of Deceit for Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: Bounty Hunters issues 21 and 22. But first, your hosts go over some Star Wars Celebration news and announcements and the excerpt for the upcoming Star Wars book, Shadow of the Sith by Adam Christopher.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf talks "Wild and Wacky" Star Wars with Amy Richau and E. Anne Convery! In this episode, your hosts bring two of their reoccurring guests together to discuss the stranger things in Star Wars and embrace the weird side of the Force. It's so WIZARD!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes E.K. Johnston back to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with E.K. Johnston to discuss Star Wars: Queen's Hope, the final installment of her Padmé trilogy. It's a no-holds-barred interview with an inside look behind-the-scenes of the writing process, character development, world-building, and more!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest in Star Wars Comics in episode #188. Your hosts go over the next batch of comics from Marvel, including Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy (issue 2), Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca (issue 1), Crimson Reign: Doctor Aphra (issue 19), and Darth Vader: Return of the Handmaiden (issue 21).
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Albert and Jonesy from The Cantina Cast back to the show for Part 2 of The High Republic Junket! In this episode, your hosts continue their discussion on, Phase 1 of Star Wars: The High Republic and go over the latest Star Wars announcement about Christopher Llyod cast in Season 3 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the latest in Star Wars Comics by Marvel, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Halcyon Legacy (issue 1), Star Wars: Crimson Reign (issue 3), Star Wars: The High Republic (issue 15), Star Wars: The High Republic: Eye of the Storm (issue 2), and Star Wars (issue 21). But first, Mark and Becca talk KENOBI, Star Wars Celebration, the upcoming prequel books by Mike Chen and Kiersten White, and a personal thank you to E. K. Johnston.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Albert and Jonesy from The Cantina Cast for Part 1 of their Star Wars: The High Republic Junket! In this episode, Becca and Mark invite The Cantina Cast to join them as they revisit Phase 1 of the highly acclaimed Star Wars writing initiative The High Republic.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf takes a closer look at Grogu and his choice to stay with Din Djarin in the finale of The Book of Boba Fett. Your hosts discuss the events that led up to Grogu's decision, and then they explore the possibilities of how that choice may impact the future of Star Wars storytelling. But first, they go over the latest news in Star Wars as they talk about The High Republic authors boarding the Galactic Starcruiser.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (season 2), The Book of Boba Fett Finale, and The High Republic Phase II Announcements. But first, your hosts discuss the poster reveal for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series set to debut on May 25th, 2022, the 45th anniversary of the original Star Wars film, now known as A New Hope.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf has received Exclusive Access to an excerpt from (part of) Chapter 1 of the Audiobook of E.K. Johnston's upcoming Young Adult Novel Star Wars: Queen's Hope! Thanks to Disney Books and Lucasfilm Press for allowing us to share this with all of you! Star Wars: Queen's Hope will be available for purchase Tuesday, April 5th, 2022.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes good friend and Star Wars author Kristin Baver back to the show to talk about World of Reading: Star Wars: Galaxy of Creatures! But of course, your hosts and Kristin don't stop there. They also talk about Grogu, The Book of Boba Fett, and cooking with Kanan, a.k.a. Freddie Prinze Jr. So, grab a cup of Jawa Juice and join in on the Star Wars fun!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Wookieepedia to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Jordan (Supreme Leader) of Wook Official, the official site of Wookieepedia, to talk about his favorite Star Wars book, "The Courtship of Princess Leia" by the late Dave Wolverton.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: Midnight Horizon by Daniel José Older. Your hosts discuss the overall plot, character arcs, world-building, and continuity connections with The Book of Boba Fett, the Prequels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. After which, Becca and Mark pose a question solely for Daniel Jose Older.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland. In this episode, your hosts discuss, at length, initial reactions, character arcs, worldbuilding, and the overall narrative of Mission to Disaster. Tarkin's Top Shelf highly recommends that you read the book before listening to their "no-holds-barred" analysis. The audio version is available now and the Hardcover will release on March 1st.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Amy Richau and Dan Zehr to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with the authors from Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia to discuss the shared creative process behind the scenes, favorite characters, and new character entries to the ever-growing Star Wars character catalog.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews all things Boba Fett! First, your hosts review STAR WARS: BE MORE BOBA FETT by Joseph Jay Franco and DK Publishing, and then they go over the first two chapters from the newest live-action series on Disney Plus, The Book of Boba Fett.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray. In this episode, Mark and Becca review the latest installment of The High Republic era, The Fallen Star. Your hosts discuss world-building, character growth, and the overall plot that pushes the story forward toward the next phase of this ever-growing golden age of the Jedi. Tarkin's Top Shelf does recommend reading Star Wars: The Fallen Star before listening to their audio analysis.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts (Treasures from a galaxy far, far away) and Inner Jedi (A Guided Journal for Training in The Light Side of The Force). In this episode, your hosts review two upcoming Star Wars books from their partners over at Insight Editions, and then they talk about the cover reveal for Disney's Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Welcomes Managing Editor at Indiewire and Star Wars Author Christian Blauvelt back to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Christian Blauvelt and chat a bit about his recent book, "Hollywood Victory," and then they go into a full-blown discussion on Star Wars latest writing initiative, Star Wars: The High Republic!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf celebrates Life Day with Cavan Scott and George Mann! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Cavan and George to talk about all-things Life Day as they go over Star Wars: Life Day Treasury. So, grab your Winter's Heart Bars and some Kroolok cupcakes and enjoy the festive chat.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts' review Sideshow Collectibles: Capturing Archetypes (volume 4) and Fine Art Prints (volume 2) from Insight Editions, the book cover art for Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star, and The Bad Batch coming to screen comix!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Kristin Baver back to the show to talk about her latest contribution on Star Wars: Year by Year. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Kristin to go over the newest additions (from the Disney merger, the Sequel Trilogy, and everything in between, and even The High Republic Era) to this informative visual history guide of Star Wars.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes the author of Star Wars: KENOBI and A New Dawn, John Jackson Miller, to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Mr. Miller to discuss all things Kenobi, from its earliest conception, beginning with the initial pitch and into the long creative process that became what we now know and love as Kenobi's western tale. But your hosts don't stop there. They also go over Star Wars: A New Dawn and fan-favorites like Admiral Rae Sloane.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: THRAWN Ascendancy: Lesser Evil by Timothy Zahn and Del Rey Publishing.
In this episode, your hosts review the final installment to the latest Thrawn trilogy by veteran Star Wars author Timothy Zahn. They discuss the character arcs and motivations, the storyline and plot fulfillment, and how both Disney Era Thrawn trilogies lineup as one complete, fleshed-out story.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Chuck Wendig to the show, the author of the first Star Wars book trilogy of the Disney Star Wars era, Star Wars: Aftermath. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Chuck to discuss the creative process behind the trilogy post Return of the Jedi, including character templates, influences, and motivations and setting the foundation for the next generation of Star Wars stories.
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This episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf was recorded during a Livestream Pod-A-Thon event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and hosted by Around The Galaxy and Bombad Podcasts. In this episode, your hosts welcome New York Times Bestselling author and a High Republic Architect, Claudia Gray, to the show!
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review The Secrets of the Sith by Marc Sumerak and Insight Editions. They go over the illustrations, discuss the narrative from Palpatine's point of view, dive deep into the lore of the dark side, the rule of two, and so much more. After all, if one is to understand the great mystery of the Force, one must study all its aspects, not just the dogmatic narrow view of the Jedi.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss the latest Star Wars news report from The Hollywood Reporter. Mark and Becca go over the Hayden-Hype via The Hollywood Reporter regarding the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney Plus, multiple storylines/possibilities for Anakin Skywalker's Force Ghost or flashback sequences, then, they finish big by revisiting a live "Q & A" from December 20th, 2019 with JJ Abrams and Co. on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts span a conversation across the stars as they discuss the upcoming content for Star Wars: The High Republic, the Prequels, and post Return of the Jedi. But first, Mark and Becca go over Star Wars: Ronin, Trail of Shadows comic, and Daniel José Older's creepy High Republic Lullaby.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes the author of Star Wars: Ronin (A Visions Novel), Emma Mieko Candon, to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Emma to talk about the creative process behind Star Wars: Ronin, the cultural elements and influences within the storytelling, the narrative, and the personal Star Wars journey that led Emma to write amongst the stars.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf continues Star Wars Reads month by welcoming Podcast Stardust to the show. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Dennis Keithly and Jay Krebs from Podcast Stardust for a Sithly Star Wars book chat. They discuss the Darth Bane Trilogy by Drew Karpyshyn and Star Wars: Dark Disciple by Christie Golden.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is kicking off Star Wars Reads Month with Catrina Dennis! In this episode, Mark and Becca welcome TTRPG nerd and voice actor Catrina to the show to talk about some of her favorite Star Wars books. But first, your hosts ask Catrina some Star Warsy questions, and then they revisit Star Wars: Last Shot by Daniel Jose Older and DOOKU: Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: Visions, an anime anthology set in a galaxy far, far away. But first, your hosts sit down to reflect on "Reflection Day," a short story from Star Wars: Life Day Treasury, and Rey's "facing the mirror" moment in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It's a "REY-flection" discussion you won't want to miss!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: Life Day Treasury (Holiday Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away) by George Mann and Cavan Scott and discuss the latest exclusive reveals from Star Wars: The High Republic Show. Your hosts thoroughly discuss each of the eight origin Life Day stories, the artwork by Grant Griffin, and all of the upcoming book covers and comic covers for the next wave of The High Republic!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes the founder of Fanthatracks, Mark Newbold, to the show for a Star Warsy book chat. Mr. Newbold is a regular contributor to the official Star Wars website and comics.com/insider">Star Wars Insider Magazine. In this episode, your hosts ask Mark about his all-time favorite Star Wars books and discuss his Star Wars journey and his fandom experience over the years.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Runner by Cavan Scott. Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Runner is an original audio drama performed by a "full cast" and brought to you by Penguin Random House Audio. In this episode, your hosts discuss the overall narrative, characters arcs, and the ever-growing story of The High Republic.
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ever-growing story of Star Wars: The High Republic.
Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars book author and Managing Editor for Nerdist Amy Ratcliffe back to the show! In this episode, your hosts and Amy sit down to recap season 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and discuss their overall thoughts on the first season and hopes for season 2. So, before you click play, fix yourself a big bowl of Mantell Mix and enjoy the conversation.
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Secrets of the Force: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of STAR WARS. For the past four decades, no film saga has touched the world in the way that Star Wars has, capturing the imaginations of filmgoers and filmmakers alike. Now, for the first time (ever), Edward Gross and Mark A. Altman, the bestselling authors of The Fifty-Year Mission, are telling the entire story of this blockbuster franchise from the very beginning in a single exhaustive volume.
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