Tarkin's Top Shelf

In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts remember the late James Earl Jones, who passed away on September 9th, 2024. Mark and Becca remember the voice of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones. Ewan McGregor receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, followed by a speech from Hayden Christensen. Your hosts then discuss the Star Wars Comic Series Finale written by Charles Soule and the Cover...

Star Wars is in review! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your host reviews Star Wars: The High Republic 'Beware the Nameless' by Zoraida Cordova and The Acolyte 'Kelnacca' issue 1 by Cavan Scott. But first, Mark and Becca have some Star Wars news to share and read some of their listener's emails.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscri...

Tarkin's Top Shelf talks "What's Next for Star Wars ?" But first, your hosts discuss the debut of Star Wars Outlaws and Sigourney Weaver joining the Star Wars family in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' movie. After this, Mark and Becca have a heart-to-heart discussion about the recent and ongoing vitriolic attacks targeted at the cast of 'The Acolyte' since its cancellation was made public. Help us spr...

Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the latest Star Wars news, the nonrenewal of 'The Acolyte.' In this heavy-heart episode, your hosts discuss the disappointing news released Monday evening by Deadline News. Mark and Becca share their initial feelings about the abrupt ending to this risk-taker show, both narratively and by splitting away from the Skywalker Saga. Help us spread the word about the show Cl...

In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss what we know, so far, about the upcoming Star Wars 'Origins Movie' by James Mangold, the Dyad, and "Why" it HAD to be Ki-Adi-Mundi in The Acolyte . But first, Mark and Becca talk about the latest 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 subscribe...

Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the Star Wars announcements from D23. In this episode, your hosts review the rollout of upcoming Star Wars projects revealed at D23. They save the best for last and discuss the first official trailer for 'Skeleton Crew,' a new Star Wars adventure set to release December 3rd on Disney Plus. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars author of 'The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' Dr. Chris Kempshall to the show! In this episode, your hosts welcome returning guest Dr. Kempshall to the show to talk all things 'The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire,' historical research, influences from other media, characterization, and the writing process behind the project. But first, they discuss...

Tarkin's Top Shelf talks all things San Diego Comic-Con! In this episode, your hosts look closer at 'The Acolyte' Publishing Program and Lucasfilm Panel Announcements. They discuss what they're looking forward to and what they "hope" to see from the upcoming projects noted by the panel announcements. But first, they talk about the news.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscr...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcast for a roundtable discussion on the season finale of 'The Acolyte.' In this episode, your hosts have an in-depth conversation about 'The Acolyte' finale as they discuss character arcs, choreography, world-building, and intrigue. They take turns asking each other lots of thought-provoking questions.  Help us spread the wo...

"Plagueis was always in the finale, in every version." per Leslye Headland via Indiewire.com. Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the first canon appearance of ' Darth Plagueis, the wise' in the season finale of 'The Acolyte.'   In this episode, your hosts look at the possible literary works and other media that may or may not have influenced Darth Plagueis in 'The Acolyte storyline, along with different...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcast for a roundtable discussion on the latest episode of The Acolyte: "Choice." In this episode, your hosts have an in-depth conversation about the events from episode 7: "Choice." They discuss plot points, character arcs, and continuity. But first, they go over the latest Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the s...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on the latest episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte: Teach/Corrupt. But first, your hosts discuss the latest Star Wars news, Skeleton Crew, Qimir Fan-Art, and Leslye Headland's interview with Collider.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subsc...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of The Acolyte , Episode 5 'NIGHT.' In this episode, your hosts have an in-depth conversation on the latest episode from the newest Star Wars series, The Acolyte . They discuss the 'the stranger' reveal, the high stakes the Jedi are up against, character arcs and growth, 'the swap,' and dark...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of The Acolyte , Episode 4 'Day.' In this episode, your hosts have an in-depth conversation on the latest episode from the newest Star Wars series, The Acolyte . They discuss the series at its halfway point and how it has enhanced the Prequels so far. Help us spread the word about the show C...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Tessa Gratton, author of Star Wars: The High Republic: Temptation of the Force, back to the show! In this episode, your hosts invite Tessa Gratton to discuss her latest contribution to the ever-growing 'High Republic Era' from a galaxy far, far away. This interview covers the complicated relationships and motivations of Elzar Mann, Avar Kriss, Marchion Ro, Cair San Tekk...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of The Acolyte, Episode 3: 'Destiny.' In this episode, your hosts have an in-depth conversation on the latest episode from the newest Star Wars series, The Acolyte. They go over character arcs, world-building, and the ever-expanding lore.    Help us spread the word about the show Click here...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest novel from Phase III of Star Wars: The High Republic, 'Temptation of the Force' by Tessa Gratton. In this episode, your hosts review Star Wars: Temptation of the Force by discussing in-depth, joined-character arcs, motivations, and world-building with a compare-and-contrast approach of Jedi situations from the High Republic era and the Jedi from the Prequel Tr...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of 'The Acolyte' Episodes 1 and 2. In this episode, your hosts break down the events from the first two episodes of the newly released Star Wars series, 'The Acolyte' by Leslye Headland. This review covers Lost/Found and Justice/Revenge, character development, plot points, and connections fr...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Kanata's Castle and Idiot's Array Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion about "The Acolyte" Final Hype: Are You Ready? But first, your hosts discuss the latest news circulating on Kathleen Kennedy and Star Wars Conversations featuring Dave Filoni and Leslye Headland. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscrib...

"Chewie, we're home!" It's another "happy landing" for Tarkin's Top Shelf. In this episode, your hosts are back from "The Acolyte" Premiere in LA and ready to get back to "Jedi business," as they discuss the latest news on "The Maker" himself, George Lucas. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher...

Tarkin's Top Shelf journeyed across the country to Los Angeles, California, as guests at El Capitan Theatre for the Red Carpet Premiere of  Star Wars: The Acolyte!  In this episode, your hosts take you on their adventure, chronicling their experiences leading up to and after the premiere event. This episode is a  NON-SPOILER  discussion. All reviews for  Star Wars: The Acolyte  will be released on...

Takin's Top Shelf is heading to L.A. for  The Acolyte  Premiere! In this episode, your hosts discuss their invitation from Lucasfilm, the Sigourney Weaver report, and the Daisy Ridley interview via The Hollywood Reporter. And then, they talk about how  The Acolyte  will become the prelude to the Prequel Trilogy of the  Star Wars  Saga, what that may look like, and what that means for "Force" lore...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Michael Siglain, Lydia Kang, Tessa Gratton, and Zoraida Cordova for a Star Wars: The High Republic Roundtable Discussion for Podathon to benefit Make-A-Wish! In this episode, your hosts host a 'High Republic' Panel to benefit kids in need with a "new hope" through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  May the 4th be wish you! Help us spread the word about the show Click here to...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest official trailer for  'The Acolyte'  that dropped on  Star Wars Day , May 4th. In this episode, your hosts discuss the most recent trailer for the upcoming  Star Wars  series,  'The Acolyte.'  But first, they go over some  Star Wars  news and a Big Announcement!   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe...

Tarkin's TopShelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Series Finale: The Cavalry Has Arrived. But first, your hosts talk about Star Wars Day, the new trailer for The Acolyte, Hayden Christensen at Fan Expo Philadelphia, Podathon, and Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to...