Tarkin's Top Shelf

Becca Benjamin & Mark Sutter

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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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228: Andor Finale, Vader issue 29, and Amidalan Discussion

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12/05/22 • 53 min

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: Darth Vader issue 29, the Andor Finale: Rix Road, followed by an Amidalan discussion. But first, your hosts go over the latest Star Wars news with Team Ahsoka at Galaxy Con Columbus, the Indiana Jones: Dial of Destiny Trailer, and the Willow series premiere.

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310: Star Wars: The Living Force with John Jackson Miller

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04/05/24 • 50 min

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 details will be in this interview, but nothing that will ruin the story for first-time readers.

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314: The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 13: "Into the Breach" Roundtable Discussion

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04/21/24 • 51 min

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.

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347: In Review: Star Wars: Mace Windu 'The Glass Abyss'

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10/18/24 • 61 min

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 enjoy fan tweets!

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301: Mace Windu Is Not Dead!

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02/20/24 • 53 min

"He's Not Dead!" states Samuel L. Jackson to Empire Magazine. Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the latest tweet from the man himself, Master Mace Windu, Samuel L. Jackson, regarding the fate of his prequel character. Samuel L. Jackson claims he is "telling the truth." In closing, "Long Live Mace Windu!" Could Mace Windu return in a solo series? Check out what your hosts have to say about that.

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335: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire with Dr. Chris Kempshall

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08/02/24 • 65 min

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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283: Talking 'Star Wars: The High Republic' with Cavan Scott!

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10/16/23 • 57 min

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars: The High Republic author Cavan Scott back to the show! In this episode, your hosts invite Cavan Scott for a Star Wars chat about The High Republic: 'Path of Vengeance.' They discuss character growth, worldbuilding, and some behind-the-scenes stories about the creative process with the luminous architects from The High Republic series.

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295: Star Wars 'The High Republic' with Krystina Arielle!

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01/18/24 • 71 min

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes the host of 'Star Wars: The High Republic' Show, Krystina Arielle, to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Krystina Arielle and discuss all things Star Wars. Mark and Becca 'get to know' their guest with Star Wars questions, their 'Hero's Journey,' and an ambassador for 'The High Republic.'

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227: In Review: Star Wars: The High Republic: CONVERGENCE

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11/26/22 • 54 min

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first adult novel from Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic: CONVERGENCE by Del Rey Publishing and authored by Zoraida Cordova. But first, your hosts share their thoughts and hopes on the season finale of Andor on 'Andor Eve' before it airs on Wednesday, November 23rd.

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304: Eric A. Clayton and "My Life with The Jedi"

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03/09/24 • 52 min

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 some Star Wars "get-to-know-you" questions.

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