Tarkin's Top Shelf

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...

From the Singing Mountain Clan, Tarkin's Top Shelf is thrilled to have had "Early Access" to TALES OF THE EMPIRE!  In this episode, your hosts review the newly released animated anthology  TALES OF THE EMPIRE.  They discuss both character arcs and some literature crossovers where applicable. But first, your hosts go over the  Star Wars  news.    Help us spread the word about the show Click here to...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 14: Flash Strike. But first, your hosts go over some of the latest Star Wars news: Hayden Christensen talks behind-the-scenes footage for the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" series DVD, Daisy Ridley talks with Empire Magazine about returning to Star Wars , and...

Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 13: Into the Breach. But first, they go over the latest Star Wars news; Amandla Stenberg talks to Total Film about The Acolyte series, Hayden Christensen celebrates his 43rd birthday, and Daisy Ridley reads the script for the New Jedi Order film....

Tarkin's TopShelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 12: "Juggernaut." But first, they go over Qi'Ra's return to Star Wars, New Star Wars Legos and Card game, and Daisy Ridley's upcoming film, "Young Woman and the Sea."  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click...

Tarkin's TopShelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3: Episodes 9, 10, and 11. But first, they go over the latest Star Wars news: The Disney + and Hulu merger, Tales of The Empire Trailer, Star Wars: Outlaws, and The Acolyte full interview spread coming to Empire Magazine on April 11th.  Help us spread the wo...

The  ACOLYTE  takes over the EMPIRE! The Acolyte will grace the cover of Empire Magazine on April 11th and will have a full spread of interviews and never-before-seen images! And if that wasn't enough, your hosts discuss the trailer for  TALES OF THE EMPIRE coming to Disney + on May 4th! But first, your hosts go over some  Star Wars  news and Podathon to benefit Make-A-Wish. Help us spread the wor...

Tarkin's TopShelf welcomes back to the show Star Wars author John Jackson Miller! In this episode, they discuss John's latest  Star Wars  novel,  "The Living Force,"  set one year before  Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. "The Living Force"  is a time capsule-esque story, bridging significant events from  Star Wars: The High Republic  era to the cusp of the Prequel era. Please note that small spoiler...

Tarkin's Top-Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on episode 8: "Bad Territory" from Season 3 of  The Bad Batch . But first, your hosts go over some Star Wars news: The Acolyte Trailer and poster reveal, Star Wars Celebration Key Art and ticket dates, and Star Wars takes of the Empire State Building!   Help us spread the word about the show...

Tarkin's Top-Shelf talks Star Wars: The Acolyte  Official Trailer! In this episode, your hosts discuss  The Acolyte  trailer, Leslye Headland Interview,  The Acolyte  Characters Revealed article, and  The Acolyte  Trailer breaks Lucasfilm Records!  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 he...

Tarkin's Top-Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on episodes 6 and 7 from season 3 of The Bad Batch . But first, your hosts go over some 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 via Google Play Musi...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes  Star Wars: The High Republic  author Tessa Gratton to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with first-time guest Tessa Gratton to discuss  Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy the Storm . But first, they ask Tessa some Star Wars "get-to-know-you" questions.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RS...

Tarkin's Top-Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on episodes 4 and 5 from season 3 of  The Bad Batch . But first, your hosts go over some 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 via Google Play Mus...

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Eric A. Clayton, author of 'My Life With The Jedi' to the show. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Eric to discuss his book — a brilliant spin on Star Wars and spirituality; "This is how the Force works!"  My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars  is a mindful and soulful journey between the monomyth and our luminous selves. But first, they ask Eric s...

Tarkin's Top Shelf sets the table with all the witchy essentials: candles, crystals, and pendulums as they welcome Diana Lee Inosanto to the show! In this episode, your hosts embrace a unique opportunity as they sit down for an  exclusive  interview with  The Mandalorian and Ahsoka's  Nightsister, Morgan Elsbeth, played by Diana Lee Inosanto. They talk about Diana's  Star Wars  journey as a fan an...