Tarkin's Top Shelf

Skeleton Crew HYPE is NEEL (REAL)! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review The Filmmakers Roundtable Discussion via StarWars.com. They also discuss the interview with Jude Law conducted by Kristin Baver on the official Star Wars site and the cast interviews via Nerdist, Comic Book, and Star Wars Explained. But first, Mark and Becca go over some book news.  Help us spread the word...

Happy Life Day! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts celebrate the 44th anniversary of Star Wars 'Holiday Special.' They also discuss the new footage of Andor Season 2 and Skeleton Crew from Tuesday's Disney Plus and Hulu trailer for what's coming in 2025. Then Becca and Mark talk about the upcoming issue of Empire Magazine featuring Andor Season 2 and recap their podcasting journey f...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars Insider and StarWars.com writer James Floyd to the show to discuss his Star Wars book, 'Star Wars Crossword Puzzles.' In this episode, your hosts sit down with James Floyd to talk all things Star Wars and his upcoming book from Chronicle Books! Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here...

Skeleton Crew Final Trailer Discussion! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss the final trailer for the upcoming Star Wars show, 'Skeleton Crew' coming to Disney Plus on December 3rd. But first, Mark and Becca go over 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 via S...

Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements from NYCC, Rey's New Jedi Order , and the recent Skeleton Crew news. In this episode, your hosts have a lot to talk about and go over as they review all the latest announcements, news, and reveals.    Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe v...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: Mace Windu 'The Glass Abyss' by Steven Barnes. In this episode, your hosts discuss the latest Star Wars novel by Random House Worlds Publishing and Steven Barnes. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news: Kanan Jarrus's original concept art, Eman Esfandi appears on 'The Sackhoff Show,' Ewan McGregor wants to wear Clone Wars Armor, and Skeleton Crew...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Steven Barnes, an American science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writer and author of Star Wars: The Glass Abyss , to the show. Your hosts are delighted to share their conversation with the very talented Steven Barnes about his latest endeavor, 'The Glass Abyss,' which features Jedi Master Mace Windu between Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Attack of the Clo...

Tarkin's Top Shelf talks 'Star Wars: The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless'   with George Mann. Your hosts welcome returning guest George Mann, one of the authors of Star Wars: The High Republic. In this episode, your hosts have the rare opportunity to ask George Mann about his latest project for Star Wars 'The High Republic.' They talk about the mindset of the Jedi, triangular relationships, t...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first issue of Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising comic series . In this episode, your hosts discuss the first issue from the newest Star Wars comic series, T he Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising. But first, Mark and Becca go over the latest Star Wars news.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subsc...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless by George Mann. In this episode, your hosts review the last YA novel of The High Republic for 2024, Star Wars: 'Tears of the Nameless.' Mark and Becca discuss their initial thoughts, character growth, and story progression regarding the Nameless and the Blight. But first, they go over some Star Wars news.  Help us sprea...

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars VADER Grand Finale written by Greg Pak, and they talk Skeleton Crew News and Reveals. But first, Mark and Becca discuss the latest Star Wars news: Lego Star Wars 'Rebuild the Galaxy,' the unannounced Star Wars audio drama 'Padawan's Pride,' an upcoming author interview, and the next Star Wars: The High Republic book.    Help us spread the word about the show Cl...

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...