Tarkin's Top Shelf

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts discuss the latest report from The Hollywood Reporter: 'Star Wars': Jon Watts to direct next movie for Lucasfilm ! Before jumping in, Mark and Becca go over some "listener feedback" about past episodes, Mortis Gods, and Star Pilots promotion. Honorable mentions are: Madeleine Roux (Star Wars: Legacy), Dr. Chris Kempshall (Star Wars: S...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts kick things off with the latest Star Wars news: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts is officially open; Hayden Christensen attends the "grand opening" with his daughter, Briar Rose; and advance review copies of Star Wars: Star Pilots have arrived. Then, Mark and Becca touch on the recent rumor mill regarding the "future" of Star Wars,...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! In this episode, your hosts review Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Book 2): Edge of the Abyss by Rebecca Roanhorse. Mark and Becca kick things off with the latest Star Wars news: Lucas Museum , Starfighter updates , the Book of Boba Fett comic series, and 'Hiding from the Dark,' a Star Wars Horror Novel . After the news, they get down to Jedi bu...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes author Rebecca Roanhorse to the show for an exclusive interview about Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Book 2) 'Edge of the Abyss.' In this episode, your hosts are joined by Rebecca Roanhorse to discuss the second installment of the 'Reign of the Empire' trilogy, Star Wars: Edge of the Abyss. They kick things off with some Star Wars 'get-to-know-you' questions, and then...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca kick things off with the latest in Star Wars news: Filoni's Film gets an update , first glimpses of the Lucas Museum, Star Wars Celebration 'Fan Panel' submissions, and embargo lifts for Star Wars: Reign of the Empire 'Edge of the Abyss.' After the news, your hosts review the official podcast for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Gro...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts welcome back authors Kristin Baver and Dr. Chris Kempshall to the show! In this episode, Mark and Becca invite their guests to discuss all their past Star Wars books, the work that goes into them behind the scenes, and their friendship, including how they first met, imposter syndrome, and a morsel-sized appetizer of the upcoming book:...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts kick things off with the news: Hayden Christensen stopped by 'Hey Jonas!' Podcast and Dave Filoni's vision for Star Wars across generations. Mark and Becca then review the final two issues of Star Wars: Echoes of the Empire comic series: 'A Bad Day at Black Spire' and 'The Living Ghosts.' This conversation sparks tie-ins to Ahsoka sea...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! D23 delivered, and your hosts are here to break it all down. Mark and Becca kick things off with the Harrison Ford-inspired 'Indiana Jones' ride coming to Disney World in Florida, followed by the Star Wars: Starfighter reveals: an upside-down Rebel Alliance emblem with crisscross blasters resembling a skull-like symbol, and the name of Ryan Gosl...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca start things off with the latest news and announcements from Rebel Scum Con, including John Boyega and Rottas on the Run , Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm with Kevin Smith comic series initiative, D23 streaming on Disney+ , and Ewan McGregor once again expressing how much he wants to return as Obi-Wan. Then your hosts review issue 1 o...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Star Wars Visions: The Ninth Jedi is finally here, and your hosts are ready to talk all about it! Mark and Becca were lucky enough to receive 'early screeners' from Lucasfilm and have been chomping at the bit to talk about it. But first, they talk Star Wars news: Editor from Star Wars: Legacy talks "Leia is the right mentor for Rey," digital arc...

Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another fun episode. Mark and Becca talk about the latest announcements from the Lucasfilm Publishing panel at SDCC. They also review the first Star Wars romance young adult novel, Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars by Ashley Poston . Their review contains spoilers, so they suggest reading the book before listening.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to sub...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to have Madeleine Roux, author of Star Wars: Legacy , join the show for an exclusive interview. Since its announcement in 2025, Star Wars: Legacy has become one of the most anticipated novels in the sequel trilogy timeline. Mark and Becca sit down with Madeleine for an open and honest, "no-holds-barred" conversation about 'Legacy.' Before diving in, they start with so...

Tarkin's Top Shelf takes a look at Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux. Mark and Becca talk about the upcoming novel, which is coming from Random House World Publishing and will be out on July 28th. Their review includes some "soft spoilers" about the story and characters. They don't reveal everything, but they do mention a few conversations, character moments, and some plot details.  Before divin...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca start things off with the latest Star Wars news: New Star Wars: The Experience Museum Exhibition Announced, Star Wars Emmy Nominations, Amy Adams talks about her role in Star Wars: Starfighter, and an exclusive interview announcement. After the news, your hosts discuss the official trailer for the upcoming Visions series, The Nint...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca start with the latest Star Wars news: the official trailer for Ninth Jedi drops tomorrow and a cover reveal for Star Pilots by Dr. Chris Kempshall. After the news, your hosts review Star Wars comics: Rogue One 'Saw Gerrera' by Marvel Comics and The Art of Star Wars Andor by Abrams Books, written by Phil Szotsak.   Help us spread t...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca start with the news: Ninth Jedi premieres at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2nd; a new excerpt from the upcoming novel 'Reign of the Empire: Edge of the Abyss'; and Inkstone Books reveals its exclusive special edition of Star Wars: Legacy. Then your hosts discuss the latest updates for Star Wars: Starfighter and review iss...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back from vacation! In this episode, Mark and Becca chat about the latest Star Wars news and updates. They kick things off by talking about getting early review copies of Star Wars: The Art of Andor from Abrams Books and Star Wars: Legacy from Random House World Publishing . They also discuss 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' playing in theaters for a month and share Amy Adams's ex...

Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with a new episode! This time, your hosts review issue 2 of Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire 'Shadow of Batuu' and the Star Wars: The Mandalorian Visual Guide . Mark and Becca also share listener feedback and talk about your thoughts and opinions.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to...

Tarkin's Top Shelf just watched Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu! Mark and Becca return with a spoiler cast episode to review ' The Mandalorian and Grogu. ' They begin with their overall thoughts and then dive right into the plot, characters, special and practical effects, musical score, cameos, and more.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to...

The night before 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' movie has arrived! Mark and Becca are back with another fun Star Wars chat. In this episode, they talk about the first reviews for the new movie . Before that, they cover the latest Star Wars news and share details about the upcoming Kylo Ren Comic Series from Marvel Comics , which comes out in August.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! With just a few days left before Star Wars returns to theaters with 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' your hosts start by sharing the latest news, including George Lucas' 82nd birthday, Harrison Ford's ASU speech, Sigourney Weaver's handprint ceremony , and the release date for Ahsoka season 2. After the news, Mark and Becca review issue 3 of the 'Sh...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array Podcast for a roundtable discussion on 'Maul – Shadow Lord' episodes 9 and 10: Strange Allies and The Dark Lord. Before your hosts dive in, they go over the news: Star Wars Celebration ticket sales , Rosario Dawson's birthday, and Ahsoka Season 2 updates.    Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to su...

Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another exciting episode. Mark and Becca start by sharing the latest Star Wars news, then review the first issue of Star Wars: Rogue One 'Cassian Andor.' Next, they talk about Dave Filoni's thoughts on Darth Vader in the season finale of Maul—Shadow Lord. The episode wraps up with a look at the Special Look for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' that aired on May 4th on Di...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array Podcast for a roundtable discussion on 'Maul Shadow Lord' episodes 7 and 8, 'Call to the Oblivion,' and 'The Creeping Fear' Before getting into the main topic, they cover the latest Star Wars news, including Fortnite updates with Jon Favreau , Star Wars Day , and possible teasers for May 4th: Starfighter and Ahsoka Season 2. They conclude the epis...

Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another fun and thought-provoking episode. The hosts begin with the latest Star Wars news , including the announcement of the first celebrity guests for Star Wars Celebration, updates on Gina Carano and Disney , and Andor Season 2 winning a Peabody Award . After that, Mark and Becca talk about 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Tour in Mexico City and discuss Maul's trauma...