Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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190: Wild and Wacky Star Wars with Amy Richau and E. Anne Convery!
11/04/2022 Duration: 57minTarkin's Top Shelf talks "Wild and Wacky" Star Wars with Amy Richau and E. Anne Convery! In this episode, your hosts bring two of their reoccurring guests together to discuss the stranger things in Star Wars and embrace the weird side of the Force. It's so WIZARD! 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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189: Star Wars: Queen's Hope with E.K. Johnston
04/04/2022 Duration: 55minTarkin's Top Shelf welcomes E.K. Johnston back to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with E.K. Johnston to discuss Star Wars: Queen's Hope, the final installment of her Padmé trilogy. It's a no-holds-barred interview with an inside look behind-the-scenes of the writing process, character development, world-building, and more! 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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188: Star Wars Comics Review: Han & Chewie, Halcyon Legacy, Doctor Aphra, and Darth Vader
31/03/2022 Duration: 45minTarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest in Star Wars Comics in episode #188. Your hosts go over the next batch of comics from Marvel, including Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy (issue 2), Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca (issue 1), Crimson Reign: Doctor Aphra (issue 19), and Darth Vader: Return of the Handmaiden (issue 21). 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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187: Part 2: The High Republic Junket with The Cantina Cast
24/03/2022 Duration: 01h05minTarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Albert and Jonesy from The Cantina Cast back to the show for Part 2 of The High Republic Junket! In this episode, your hosts continue their discussion on, Phase 1 of Star Wars: The High Republic and go over the latest Star Wars announcement about Christopher Llyod cast in Season 3 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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186: In Review: Star Wars Marvel Comics: Halcyon Legacy, Eye of the Storm, Crimson Reign, The High Republic
16/03/2022 Duration: 54minIn this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the latest in Star Wars Comics by Marvel, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Halcyon Legacy (issue 1), Star Wars: Crimson Reign (issue 3), Star Wars: The High Republic (issue 15), Star Wars: The High Republic: Eye of the Storm (issue 2), and Star Wars (issue 21). But first, Mark and Becca talk KENOBI, Star Wars Celebration, the upcoming prequel books by Mike Chen and Kiersten White, and a personal thank you to E. K. Johnston. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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185: The High Republic Junket: Part 1 with The Cantina Cast
10/03/2022 Duration: 56minTarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Albert and Jonesy from The Cantina Cast for Part 1 of their Star Wars: The High Republic Junket! In this episode, Becca and Mark invite The Cantina Cast to join them as they revisit Phase 1 of the highly acclaimed Star Wars writing initiative The High Republic. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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184: Grogu's Choice
04/03/2022 Duration: 51minTarkin's Top Shelf takes a closer look at Grogu and his choice to stay with Din Djarin in the finale of The Book of Boba Fett. Your hosts discuss the events that led up to Grogu's decision, and then they explore the possibilities of how that choice may impact the future of Star Wars storytelling. But first, they go over the latest news in Star Wars as they talk about The High Republic authors boarding the Galactic Starcruiser. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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183: The Art of The Mandalorian (season 2), TBOBF Finale, and THR Phase II Announcements
26/02/2022 Duration: 52minTarkin's Top Shelf Reviews The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (season 2), The Book of Boba Fett Finale, and The High Republic Phase II Announcements. But first, your hosts discuss the poster reveal for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series set to debut on May 25th, 2022, the 45th anniversary of the original Star Wars film, now known as A New Hope. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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Disney Exclusive Excerpt: Star Wars: Queen's Hope (Chapter 1)
23/02/2022 Duration: 04minTarkin's Top Shelf has received Exclusive Access to an excerpt from (part of) Chapter 1 of the Audiobook of E.K. Johnston's upcoming Young Adult Novel Star Wars: Queen's Hope! Thanks to Disney Books and Lucasfilm Press for allowing us to share this with all of you! Star Wars: Queen's Hope will be available for purchase Tuesday, April 5th, 2022. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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182: Star Wars: Galaxy of Creatures with Kristin Baver!
17/02/2022 Duration: 01h02minTarkin's Top Shelf welcomes good friend and Star Wars author Kristin Baver back to the show to talk about World of Reading: Star Wars: Galaxy of Creatures! But of course, your hosts and Kristin don't stop there. They also talk about Grogu, The Book of Boba Fett, and cooking with Kanan, a.k.a. Freddie Prinze Jr. So, grab a cup of Jawa Juice and join in on the Star Wars fun! 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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181: Doing Talking with Star Wars Wookieepedia
10/02/2022 Duration: 53minTarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Wookieepedia to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Jordan (Supreme Leader) of Wook Official, the official site of Wookieepedia, to talk about his favorite Star Wars book, "The Courtship of Princess Leia" by the late Dave Wolverton. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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180: In Review: Star Wars: Midnight Horizon by Daniel José Older
05/02/2022 Duration: 52minTarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: Midnight Horizon by Daniel José Older. Your hosts discuss the overall plot, character arcs, world-building, and continuity connections with The Book of Boba Fett, the Prequels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. After which, Becca and Mark pose a question solely for Daniel Jose Older. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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179: In Review: Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland
29/01/2022 Duration: 51minTarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland. In this episode, your hosts discuss, at length, initial reactions, character arcs, worldbuilding, and the overall narrative of Mission to Disaster. Tarkin's Top Shelf highly recommends that you read the book before listening to their "no-holds-barred" analysis. The audio version is available now and the Hardcover will release on March 1st. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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178: Star Wars Character Encyclopedia with Amy Richau and Dan Zehr!
22/01/2022 Duration: 52minTarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Amy Richau and Dan Zehr to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with the authors from Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia to discuss the shared creative process behind the scenes, favorite characters, and new character entries to the ever-growing Star Wars character catalog. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkins Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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177: BE MORE BOBA FETT and First 2 Chapters from The Book of Boba Fett
15/01/2022 Duration: 01h02minTarkin's Top Shelf reviews all things Boba Fett! First, your hosts review STAR WARS: BE MORE BOBA FETT by Joseph Jay Franco and DK Publishing, and then they go over the first two chapters from the newest live-action series on Disney Plus, The Book of Boba Fett. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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176: In Review: Star Wars: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray
09/01/2022 Duration: 50minTarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray. In this episode, Mark and Becca review the latest installment of The High Republic era, The Fallen Star. Your hosts discuss world-building, character growth, and the overall plot that pushes the story forward toward the next phase of this ever-growing golden age of the Jedi. Tarkin's Top Shelf does recommend reading Star Wars: The Fallen Star before listening to their audio analysis. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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175: In Review: Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts and Inner Jedi Journal
04/01/2022 Duration: 39minTarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts (Treasures from a galaxy far, far away) and Inner Jedi (A Guided Journal for Training in The Light Side of The Force). In this episode, your hosts review two upcoming Star Wars books from their partners over at Insight Editions, and then they talk about the cover reveal for Disney's Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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174: Talking Star Wars: The High Republic with Christian Blauvelt!
28/12/2021 Duration: 52minTarkin's Top Shelf Welcomes Managing Editor at Indiewire and Star Wars Author Christian Blauvelt back to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Christian Blauvelt and chat a bit about his recent book, "Hollywood Victory," and then they go into a full-blown discussion on Star Wars latest writing initiative, Star Wars: The High Republic! 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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173: Star Wars: Life Day with Cavan Scott and George Mann!
19/12/2021 Duration: 01h06minTarkin's Top Shelf celebrates Life Day with Cavan Scott and George Mann! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Cavan and George to talk about all-things Life Day as they go over Star Wars: Life Day Treasury. So, grab your Winter's Heart Bars and some Kroolok cupcakes and enjoy the festive chat. 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!
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172: In Review: Sideshow Collectibles, The Fallen Star Cover, and The Bad Batch Screen Comix!
13/12/2021 Duration: 47minIn this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts' review Sideshow Collectibles: Capturing Archetypes (volume 4) and Fine Art Prints (volume 2) from Insight Editions, the book cover art for Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star, and The Bad Batch coming to screen comix! 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 Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Save 35% On Us via Insight Editions!