Tarkin's Top Shelf

"Tarkin's Top Shelf" welcomes Ashley Eckstein , the voice of Ahsoka Tano , the creator of Her Universe , and the author of "It's YOUR Universe" to the show! In this episode, Mark and Becca join Ashley in discussing her journey through dreams and hope by delving into her memoir of positivity preparation. Along their journey-filled discussion, they take a moment to touch on Ahsoka Tano and the reviv...

"Tarkin's Top Shelf" revisits an old friend with Star Wars: THRAWN: Alliances by Timothy Zahn and Del Rey Books . In this episode, Mark and Becca discuss the unlikely duo of General Anakin Skywalker and Commander Mith'raw'nuruodo and then, the fierce rivals of Darth Vader and Admiral Thrawn. It's not just about character dynamics, it's about dark secrets, and plot twists too. And "Tarkin's Top She...

Tarkin's Top Shelf gets back to the basics with Star Wars: Most Wanted by Rae Carson and Disney/Lucasfilm Press. In this episode, Mark and Becca break the binding by taking a closer look, through a critical lens at the prequel to Solo: A Star Wars Story , Star Wars: Most Wanted . Each host takes a turn fleshing out each character and discussing the plot, pace, and flow of the storyline. They even...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Dan Wallace to the show to talk about Star Wars: The Rebel Files . Dan Wallace is the author of Jedi Path, Book of Sith, Imperial Handbook, The Bounty Hunter Code , and the soon-to-be-released, The Rebel Files. In this episode, Mark and Becca sitdown with Dan Wallace to discuss Star Wars and The Rebel Files . This interview takes on a personal perspective by Dan Wallace...

Mark and Becca are back to talk about the Force and the Whills. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts get into some real controversial territory as they discuss the recent conversation between George Lucas and James Cameron. Each host takes a turn shedding light and connecting current continuity to Lucas' ideas for the final Star Wars trilogy. So, give it a listen and you be the judge...

Solo: A Star Wars Story is NOW playing in theaters, and Tarkin's Top Shelf is ready to talk about it! Mark and Becca have a lot to say about Solo and so much more. Unlike the other Solo reviews you've listened to on other podcasts, Tarkin's Top Shelf has decided to turn it up a notch. Why? Well, because so much can Spawn from Solo! So, you may want to strap yourselves in and keep an eye out for th...

Mark and Becca are back to talk about some recent Star Wars News and that 'Mighty Skywalker Blood!' In this episode, they go over a variety of Star Wars literature that focuses on the Skywalker family. In doing so, they tackle that burning question that's circulating the internet: "Were Han and Leia 'Bad Parents?'" So, grab your ' Jedi breathing device' and get ready for a deep discussion on Tarki...

Mark and Becca are back to talk about Daniel José Older's 'Star Wars: Last Shot!' In this episode, they go over the leading cast and the thrilling adventure that links them throughout the ages. Still, it's hard to decide if 'Last Shot' is Han's or Lando's story, or both! So, buckle up and fly casual with Tarkin's Top Shelf. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes...

​Mark and Becca are back to talk about Luke dreaming of Camie and the SOLO full-length theatrical trailer. In this episode, they discuss and go over the prelude from Jason Fry's novel adaptation of "The Last Jedi." Then they dive-in to Solo: A Star Wars Story Official Trailer and the possibilities for Older's "Last Shot."  It's a lot to digest, but hey, it's Star Wars! So grab a mug of Luke's favo...

Mark and Becca are back to add Star Wars: The Last Jedi to Tarkin's Top Shelf. In this episode, they discuss and go over their initial reactions to Jason Fry's novel adaptation of The Last Jedi. The good. The not so good. And, yeah, the unexpected too. Yes, the cohesion of film to paper, the characters' motivations, and connective continuity. It's a lot to digest, but hey, it's Star Wars! So, grab...

  Welcome to a special episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf! Mark and Becca are joined by Michael Moreci to talk parallels. Yup, that's right! Parallels and the blurred lines between The Last Jed i and the novelization of Revenge of the Sith. It is a story of love and loss.  Brotherhood and betrayal. Courage and sacrifice. And the death of dreams. It is a story of the blurred line between our best and ou...

A Galaxy of New Books has spawned from Solo! That's right! Disney Books has delivered the upcoming literary list of Solo Adventures:   Star Wars: Last Shot and Star Wars: Most Wanted to name a few. Mark and Becca are ready to jump on that Solo train to an all-new slew of Star Wars stories! So, don't get left behind.  Join the ride and head to the literary-verse of that galaxy far, far away.   Help...

It's a Special Edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf! Solo: A Star Wars Story Teaser Overview and book possibilities. In this episode, Mark, and Becca discuss the Official Teaser for Solo: A Star Wars Story . They also go over some plausible scenarios for literary adaptations for the future film. So get ready as we fly low and talk all about everyone's favorite flyboy, Solo! You can find Tarkin's Top Shel...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back! In this episode, Becca welcomes guest host Eric Oknenhout to the show. They discuss the upcoming book possibilities for ' Solo: A Star Wars Story.' Afterward, they dive right into their main topic for discussion. The latest Darth Vader Comics , featuring Master Nu! They review issues 8-10 by adding a bit of creative canonical-thinking to the mix. Doing their best to lin...

Welcome back to another episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf! Mark and Becca go over Disney's: "Chewie and the Porgs!" Afterwards, they dissect and analyze the latest Star Wars Rebels trailer and how it ties-in with the sequel trilogy. And then, it all comes full circle with the next ten stories from Star Wars: From a Certain Point View . So, warm up a mug of Luke's favorite green-milk and settle in with...

Welcome back to another episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf! Mark and Becca are so excited to talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi 'Cobalt Squadron. Disney Books and Lucasfilm Press give us another fantastic character driven Young Adult novel with Cobalt Squadron. And, Mark and Becca do their very best to go over every bit of detail they can to connect to Star Wars: The Last Jedi!  Star Wars: The Last Je...

Welcome to Tarkin's Top Sh elf! The only Star Wars Literature Podcast on the internet that dissects and analyzes your favorite, and maybe, least favorite canon books. In this episode, Mark, and Becca welcome the entire cast from Idiot's Array Podcast for a spectacular Roundtable event! It's a combo show! Initial reactions to Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Del Rey's 'Canto Bight!' It's a No-Holds-Bar...

  Tarkin's Top Shelf #26: 'The Last Jedi' and The Brightest Light Casts the Darkest Shadow!  Welcome to another edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf! In this episode, Becca invites Ryder Waldron from Idiot's Array Podcast to join her in a thought-provoking discussion. They focus on a specific analogy from Matthew Stover's novel adaptation of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and how it ties-in with Star War...

Welcome to Tarkin's Top Shelf, the only Star Wars Literature Podcast on the internet that dissects and analyzes your favorite (and maybe least favorite) canon books. In this episode, Mark and Becca go over Disney's "The Legends of Luke Skywalker." They break down the six stories and go into a bit of creative theoretical thinking as they connect the storytelling to "The Last Jedi." But, before they...

Welcome to another edition of "Tarkin's Top Shelf"! Mark and Becca are back to continue their discussion on Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View. In this episode, they pick up right where they left off. As they discuss the next ten stories, they do a little creative theoretical thinking as well. After all, it's all about connecting canonical content from the books to the screen, and everything...

Welcome back to another episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf . The only Star Wars Literature Podcast on the internet that dissects and analyzes your favorite (and maybe least favorite) Canon books. In this episode, Mark, and Becca give their perspectives on Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View . Of course, the book contains 40 stories to commemorate the 40th year of Star Wars . But, your hosts will be...

Welcome back to another episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf. In today's show, Becca, and Mark go over the latest Star Wars novel from Del Rey Publishing: PHASMA! They dissect and analyze her mystique and origins. Phasma Fact 101: if Phasma knows you know her secrets, you will die. So, BEWARE and listen at your own risk. Star Wars: PHASMA is written by Delilah S. Dawson and is part of "The Journey to The...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back and ready to discuss the General of the Resistance. But, before she became the General, she was 'Leia: Princess of Alderaan.' In this episode, Becca and Mark analyze one of the most anticipated Young Adult novels from the 'Journey to The Last Jedi.' Yes, that's right, you guessed it, Claudia Gray's 'Star Wars LEIA: Princess of Alderaan.   News: Star Wars: The Last Jedi n...

In today's episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf , Becca, and Mark sit down and chat over a different kind of Star Wars book. Star Wars 'Super Graphic' by Tim Leong. As your hosts flip through these colorful pages of Star Wars fun, they do their best to connect the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars 'Super Graphic!'   News: Target commercial: "Bring your Rey Game" #ForceFriday2 Luke comic: Luke, Leia, Ha...

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...