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Tarkin's Top Shelf

A Star Wars literary podcast that strives to deliver an educational and yet, entertaining analysis and outlook, pertaining to the new canonical novels/YA books from the galaxy far, far away. In other words, Becca and Mark are your guardians to the Whills and your librarians to the long-lost Jedi Archives.
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Oct 4, 2024

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, The Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising. But first, Mark and Becca go over the latest Star Wars news.

 

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Sep 28, 2024

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. 

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Sep 21, 2024

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. 

 

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Sep 15, 2024

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 Art Reveal for the upcoming novel 'The Acolyte Wayseeker' by Justina Ireland, and review LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy series on Disney Plus.

 

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Sep 5, 2024

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. 

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Aug 31, 2024

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.

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Aug 22, 2024

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.

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Aug 17, 2024

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.

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Aug 11, 2024

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.

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Aug 2, 2024

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 the new images of 'Skeleton Crew' via StarWars.com and People Magazine. 

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Jul 28, 2024

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.  

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Jul 23, 2024

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. 

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Jul 20, 2024

"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 characters and their development traits.  

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Jul 15, 2024

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.

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Jul 7, 2024

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. 

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Jun 30, 2024

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 side lore. 

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Jun 24, 2024

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.

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Jun 22, 2024

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 Tekka, Xylan Graf, Burryaga, Bell Zettifar, and more!

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Jun 16, 2024

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. 

 

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Jun 13, 2024

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 Trilogy. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news.

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Jun 9, 2024

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 from Star Wars: The High Republic writing initiative. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news. 

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Jun 2, 2024

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.

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May 28, 2024

"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.

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May 26, 2024

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 once the show airs to the public on Disney Plus. 

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May 18, 2024

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 and beyond. 

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