Tarkin's Top Shelf

As of noon today, April 21st, 2025, the review embargo for Andor Season 2 has lifted. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts give their Non-spoiler Review of Andor Season 2 and adhere to the NDA guidelines. They also roundup the last highlights from Day 3 of Star Wars Celebration Japan. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via...

In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the highlights from the first two days of the Star Wars Celebration in Japan but from home. Mark and Becca talk about Andor Season 2, Ahsoka Season 2, The Acolyte, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars: Starfighter, and Mandalorian and Grogu. But first, they wish Hayden Christensen a Happy Birthday! Help us spread the word about the show Click here t...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars 'The High Republic' and Star Wars Comic Author Charles Soule to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down, for the first time, with Star Wars Author Charles Soule to talk about what else? Star Wars ! Mark and Becca ask Charles some Star Wars "Get-To-Know-You" questions, and then they get down to Jedi business and talk about 'The High Republic' and 'The Le...

Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews issue 2 of Star Wars: Jedi Knights from Marvel Comics. In episode #374, your hosts return their attention to Star Wars comics with Star Wars Jedi Knights (issue 2) 'Enter: Atha Prime!' But first, your hosts discuss 'The Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements,' the Star Wars news: Star Wars Celebration Japan , Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 'Deluxe Edition' 20th-anniversary n...

In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the BREAKING NEWS: Star Wars: Tales of The Underworld , a new animated series set to debut on Disney Plus on May 4th, 2025! Mark and Becca make a personal announcement regarding schedule changes. Then they discuss Ahsoka Season 2 news, the re-release of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith novel "Deluxe Edition," Andor month, Star Wars Celebration...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest in Star Wars Comics: Star Wars: The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi issue 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker issue 2. In this episode, your hosts discuss the 2nd and final trailer for season 2 of Andor , and they go over the latest in Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS C...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Ton Gilroy's Q&A Livestream, 'Revisiting Andor Season 1.' Last Thursday, Tony Gilroy appeared via livestream for a Q&A about the first season of Andor. Your hosts go over some of the key points from that discussion. But first, Mark and Becca talk about Star Wars news, i.e., Star Wars Visions 3, Star Wars Rebels, The Acolyte: Wayseeker, and Star Wars Celebration Japan.  ...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars Comics: The Legacy of Vader issue 2 and The Rise of Skywalker issue 1. In this episode, your hosts discuss the second issue of the new Star Wars comic series, The Legacy of Vader , and the first issue of The Rise of Skywalker comic adaptation. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe vi...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars 'Jedi Knights'   issue 1 from Marvel Comics. In this episode, your hosts discuss the first issue of a new comic series, Star Wars: Jedi Knights , and the new featurette featuring a Special Look at Season 2 of Andor. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to sub...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes returning guest Star Wars author Alexander M. Freed to the show to discuss his latest novel, Star Wars: Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear. In this episode, your hosts interview Alexander M. Freed about the writing process behind his new book, character building, character arcs, and the craft of political intrigue and political power struggle. But first, they ask Ale...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first installment of Star Wars: Reign of the Empire book trilogy, 'The Mask of Fear' by Alexander Freed. But first, Mark and Becca discuss the new Andor trailer that dropped on Tuesday, February 25th, and the 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 via Stitcher C...

In Review: Star Wars 'The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi' issue 1 by Cavan Scott and Marvel Comics. In this episode, your hosts review the first issue of a brand new series: Star Wars: The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi Chapter 1: Planet of Fear by Cavan Scott. Mark and Becca then discuss some missed opportunities concerning the cancellation of 'The Acolyte' and our anticipation of Season 2 of A...

When viewers complained that Lucas's Star Wars movies were too politicized, he responded by joking that he hoped people would see the political situations he was describing. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss the political influences that shaped the Galactic Republic, Galactic Empire, The New Republic, and The First Order in a galaxy far, far away. But first, Mark and Becca...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first issue of Charles Soule's Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader. In this episode, your hosts discuss Soule's newest comic series about Kylo Ren after the events of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But first, Mark and Becca go over the 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 subscri...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes former StarWars.com Senior Editor and Author Dan Brooks to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Dan Brooks to discuss "all things" Star Wars and the process behind Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy. But first, Mark and Becca get to know Dan with some fun Star Wars questions.   Help us spread the word about the show Cl...

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back on track with episode #362, Star Wars : What's Next? In this episode, your hosts discuss what's next for Star Wars . They go over books, comics, live-action shows, Star Wars Celebration , and upcoming films coming to the big screen. But first, they go over the latest Star Wars news.    Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here t...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Finale: The Real Good Guys. In this episode, your hosts get together one last time for an in-depth conversation on the season finale of Skeleton Crew. But first, they talk about the recent interview with Skeleton Crew showrunners Watts and Ford via Collider.   Hel...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 7: We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble. In this episode, your hosts return for an in-depth discussion on the 7th episode of Skeleton Crew , directed by Lee Isaac Chung. But first, they discuss the recent reports on Rory McCann joining the cast of Ahsoka Seas...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 6: Zero Friends Again. In this episode, your hosts have an in-depth discussion on the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. But first, they go over the Star Wars news: Updates on Jake Llyod and Season 2 of Andor. Help us spread...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5: "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates." But first, they go over the 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 via Stitcher Click here to subscribe...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 'Can't Say I Remember No At Attin.' But first, they go over some Star Wars news.  Sources: Star Wars: Phasma Novel Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron Trilogy Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 3: 'Very Interesting, As an Astrogation Problem. But first, they reflect on the 7-year Anniversary of Star Wars: The Last Jedi . Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscri...

In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Star Wars: Bestiary Volume 1, Star Wars Encyclopedia, The High Republic Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars: Secrets of The Clone Troopers. Mark and Becca talk about Skeleton Crew Episode 3: Very Interesting As an Astrogation problem, but first, they discuss some Star Wars news.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscrib...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 2-Episode Premiere. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news.  Sources Cited in Discussion: Star Wars: Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland Help us spread the word about the show Click here to...

Are you ready for an adventure? In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the latest promotional posters and T.V. spots for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew in a "Final Hype" before the 2-episode premiere, December 2nd on Disney Plus. But first, they go over the Star Wars news.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click h...