Tarkin's Top Shelf

The Rebellion has Hope, but the Empire has Inferno Squad! In this episode, Mark and Becca go over the literary prequel to the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II video game, "Inferno Squad." From story analysis to character breakdown, this discussion covers more than the book itself. In fact, Mark and Becca go beyond the pages of "Inferno Squad" and connect the dots to other aspects of the continuit...

Welcome back to another special edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf ! This time, Mark and Becca revisit some old Legends, and the impact of the new canon, and then they venture into the possibilities of what will soon become the ' Journey to the Last Jedi .'   Starlight 'Fun Centers' Foundation iTunes review/mentions BTS reel of 'The Last Jedi' and Teaser Poster Reveals via D23Expo Mark and Becca's 'Top...

Welcome back to another edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf ! Mark and Becca switch things up a bit as they dive into one of the hottest topics of discussion right now, the Kyber Crystal.  In this episode, Mark and Becca take a look at the continuity surrounding the Kyber through Star Wars literature, both novels and comics, and how they align with the films. News: Starlight Foundation - Fun Centers htt...

Welcome back to another edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf ! Mark and Becca discuss the Disney Young Adult novel, "Rebel Rising" by Beth Revis. They go over the detailed backstory of Jyn Erso's childhood and upbringing, and how she became a leader and ultimately, the hero the "Rebel Alliance" didn't know they needed.   News: Starlight Foundation - Fun Centers iTunes Reviews - Please subscribe today! Va...

Welcome back to another edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf! Mark and Becca go over the Young Adult novel "Guardians of the Whills," a tie-in story to the film "Rogue One." They discuss the character relationship between Baze Malbus and Chirrut Imwe, and the exciting new scriptures of Force lore that act as an introduction to each chapter throughout the book. Quick News Recap: Partnering with Starlight...

This is a special presentation of the entire Making Star Wars Podcasting Network! Live from Orlando, Steele Saunders from 'Steele Wars' hosted the entire event from Marlow's Tavern. Steele made his rounds by asking each podcaster their initial thoughts and highlights of Star Wars Celebration.   *On a side note: there was a little audio trouble so we apologize in advance for that. This is: Segment...

Welcome back to another edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf! Yes, the "embargo" has lifted, and now, Mark and Becca are ready to tackle the long-awaited THRAWN. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy their "detective work" as they assess one of the most captivating Star Wars characters of all-time. Episode highlights: Disney's Rogue One combo: Rebel Rising and Guardians of the Whills due out May 2nd Inferno Squ...

Rebecca is joined by fellow Star Wars podcaster and friend Ryder from Idiot's Array. Rebecca and Ryder take the podcast stage at Celebration Orlando to discus the why the new literary canon is relevant & important to the Galaxy far, far away. Not just in the episodic films of the Skywalker Saga, but to the entire Star Wars universe as a whole. How it connects, expounds, and enhances what we see on...

Mark and Becca have read the final conclusion to Chuck Wendig's literary trilogy, AFTERMATH: Empire's End ― the most anticipated novel to date! In this episode, your librarians of the Whills go into full detail during their analysis, and nothing is off limits. So, if you intend to listen before you've read Empire's End, consider yourself warned because you will be spoiled.   Help us spread the wor...

Mark and Becca have digested all that they can from Rogue One, now they take on the task of bridging the novels Rogue One: Catalyst and Rogue One's novel to the movie Rogue One: a Star Wars Story. In fact it's such a big task, they invited friend and host of Idiot's Array, Alan Zaugg. So sit back relax and enjoy the friendly analysis. If you have any questions or comments for the show, please send...

Mark and Becca are back to discus one of the most anticipated novels since Disney announced it. Join Mark and Becca in analyzing Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston. In this episode: Ahsoka's new life after order 66 The Battle on Mandalore and Ahsok's last moments with Anakin and Obi-Wan Parting ways with Rex The significance of the interludes  Ahsoka's new friends R2-D2 Bail Organa and the start of Fulcrum T...

Mark and Becca have been getting a lot of feedback since the launch of podcast and a few weeks back they asked their listeners to supply them with questions, topics and to give their thoughts on all things Star Wars. Their listeners provided them with some thought-provoking star wars questions. In this Episode: Lost Stars Feedback Bloodline Feedback A New Dawn (Kanan and Hera's interaction) Favori...

Mark and Becca welcome Adam Bray, one of the authors of  Star War: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know!   Adam gives an inside look on the making of this latest DK book, as well as some interesting adventures he's had in his life .  So join Mark, Becca, and Adam on this fun and casual conversation about Star Wars. You can fine Adam Bray on twitter @athoradanbray and on his  web site www.adambra...

Mark and Becca are back to analyze the latest Star Wars Novels. In this episode: Star Wars Rebels Trailer from Celebration Europe The Grand Admiral Thrawn to appear in Rebels  Grand Admiral Thrawn get his own novel Rogue One Catalyst Analysis of Life Debt If you have any questions or comments for the show please send them to feedback@thecantinacast.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes....

  *****WARNING SPOILERS***** Becca and Mark have returned to analyze the Star Wars novel: Bloodline. In this episode: The timeline controversy? Canon references Leia's true linage Han and Leia's marriage Thought's on Luke and Ben Ransolm and Lady Carise and much more If you have any questions or comments, please send them to feedback@thecantinacast.net. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes...

  Mark and Becca are back to dissect the novel Lords of the Sith by Paul S. Kemp.   In this Episode Fall out from the Clone Wars Cham Syndulla & Isval defending Ryloth Palpatine taking matters How has Cham Syndulla evolved from the Clone Wars, Lords of the Sith and Rebels Comparing Cham to Hera Syndulla Darth Sidious and Darth Vader's relationship at this point in time Do we see hints of Anakin in...

In this episode Mark and Becca touch on the highlights from Rey's story and how it connects to The Force Awakens, the main topic is Lost Stars. Mark and Becca breakdown and analyze how this novel fits in to the canon as well as the characters comparison to Anakin and Padme's relationship.

Mark and Becca return to analyze Star Wars: Aftermath. In this episode: Was Vader's lightsaber sold? The Dark Acolytes Boba Fett's armor Temmin Wexley AKA Snap Wexley  The nameless man at the young academy Rea Sloane The mysterious Admiral and who he could be, Snoke? Thrawn? and much more If you have questions or comments please send them to feedback@thecantinacast.net. please rate, review and sub...

This is the 1st episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf. Join Rebecca and Mark as the explore the Star Wars novelization of The Force Awakens.   in this episode: How does the Novel compare to the movie Does the Novel revel anything the movie does not? The conflicts between the movie and the novel Before the Awakening young adult book and much, much more. if you have comments or question for the podcast plea...