Tarkin's Top Shelf

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.

Episodes

426: The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Discussion

February 18, 2026 • 54 mins
Star Wars returns to the big screen with 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' on May 22nd, 2026! In this episode, your hosts discuss the newest trailer for  'The Mandalorian and Grogu.' But first, Mark and Becca talk about the controversial Super Bowl TV spot and the first issue of the 'Jar Jar' comic series from Marvel Comics.
 

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425: Book Review: Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon

February 7, 2026 • 55 mins
Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another fun episode. This time, your hosts review Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon by Mike Chen. Mark and Becca start with the latest Star Wars news, then jump into an open discussion about 'Low Red Moon': character arcs, world-building, and cameos.
 

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424: More Star Wars is Coming: What We Know So Far

January 29, 2026 • 56 mins
There's more Star Wars on the way, and Tarkin's Top Shelf is ready to break down what we know so far. In this episode, the hosts cover the latest Star Wars news: Taika Waititi shares his thoughts on bringing back the fun of the original trilogy, Daisy Ridley promises the "New Jedi Order" movie will be "worth the wait," Rian Johnson looks forward to new voices and filmmakers joining Star Wars, Nina Gold's feature film casting c...

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423: 'MAUL: Shadow Lord' Trailer Roundtable Discussion

January 25, 2026 • 56 mins
Tarkin's Top Shelf teams up with Idiot's Array Podcast for a roundtable discussion about the Maul: Shadow Lord trailer. The hosts, joined by Alan Zaugg from Idiot's Array, talk about their thoughts, hopes, and possible story themes for the upcoming series, Maul: Shadow Lord, which premieres on Disney+ on April 6th, 2026.
 

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422: Star Wars Shakeup: Holy Sith!

January 21, 2026 • 50 mins
Holy Sith! Star Wars just announced that the official teaser trailer for 'Maul: Shadow Lord' is coming out tomorrow. Tarkin's Top Shelf is back to cover the latest Star Wars news, updates, and surprises. In this episode, Mark and Becca discuss the 'Shadow Lord' trailer announcement, the release of 'The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte,' 'Low Red Moon,' an Ahsoka and Murley still from Season 1, Eman Esfandi at GalaxyCon, and t...

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421: The End of an Era: Lucasfilm Passes the Baton

January 16, 2026 • 42 mins
Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with a new episode! Lucasfilm has officially named Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan as the new Co-Presidents, taking over from Kathleen Kennedy. Mark and Becca discuss this big news and what it could mean for Star Wars. They also share updates about Ahsoka Season 2.
 

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420: Star Wars Roundup: Week One Of 2026!

January 9, 2026 • 49 mins
Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with a new episode. This time, your hosts talk about the latest Star Wars news and upcoming projects in film, live-action, and animation. Mark and Becca also discuss the current Star Wars rumor that has been spreading like wildfire on fan sites.
 

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419: Talking 'Force Origins' and 'Mortis' with Illustrator Erik Pflueger

January 4, 2026 • 89 mins
Tarkin's Top Shelf starts the New Year with a discussion about the Force. The hosts are joined by Erik Pflueger, illustrator and creator of "Hollywood Babble-On: The Coloring Book" and cover artist for "Quick Stops." Erik talks about how Star Wars and the Mortis Arc from The Clone Wars have shaped his latest art project. The episode explores the origins of the cosmic and living Force and looks at where Lucas found inspiratio...

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    418: Goodbye Star Wars 2025: The Belonging You Seek Is Not Behind You. It Is Ahead!

    December 31, 2025 • 55 mins
    Happy New Year! In this episode, Tarkin's Top Shelf says goodbye to Star Wars 2025 and welcomes 2026. Mark and Becca start with the latest Star Wars news, then look back at everything that happened over the past year. To wrap up their final episode of 2025, they share their hopes for Star Wars in 2026. "The belonging you seek is not behind you. It is ahead!"
     

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    417: Talking ANDOR With Dr. Chris Kempshall

    December 17, 2025 • 71 mins
    Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to have Dr. Chris Kempshall back on the show, thanks to a listener request. In this episode, the hosts talk with Dr. Kempshall about ANDOR, focusing on his expertise in transnational experiences of warfare and how history is shown in modern media. Before that, they cover the latest updates on Daisy Ridley and the new Rey film.
     

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    416: Shadow Council: Where is Grand Admiral Rae Sloane?

    December 11, 2025 • 53 mins
    In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts talk about the 'Shadow Council,' its founding members, and where they might be in The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Becca and Mark focus on one big question: where is Grand Admiral Rae Sloane, and is she okay? Before diving in, they cover the latest Star Wars news.
     

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    415: Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of Tarkin's Top Shelf and Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    December 3, 2025 • 60 mins
    Tarkin's Top Shelf is marking the podcast's 10th anniversary and celebrating 10 years since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In this episode, the hosts look back at their very first show, where they reviewed the Star Wars: The Force Awakens novel, the Star Wars: Before the Awakening young adult novel, and the movie that brought the Star Wars community back together: The Force Awakens. Before that, they share the la...

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    414: Interview: Talking 'Revenge of the Sith' 20th Anniversary with Matthew Stover and Tom Hoeler!

    November 25, 2025 • 53 mins
    Tarkin's Top Shelf brings back author Matthew Stover and Random House Worlds Senior Editor Tom Hoeler to discuss the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. This episode centers on the anniversary edition's creative process, enduring legacy, and ongoing influence on Star Wars literature.
     

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    413: Talking 'Star Wars: Master of Evil' with Adam Christopher

    November 19, 2025 • 58 mins
    Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to have author Adam Christopher back on the show to talk about his new Star Wars novel, 'Master of Evil.' In this episode, Mark and Becca catch up with Adam for the first time since Star Wars Celebration Anaheim and chat about the creative process behind Star Wars: Master of Evil. Before diving into the main discussion, they start off by asking Adam some fun Star Wars questions to get to know him ...

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    412: Book Review: Star Wars 'Master of Evil' by Adam Christopher

    November 13, 2025 • 51 mins
    In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Star Wars: Master of Evil by Adam Christopher. The book is set just after Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and follows Darth Vader as he searches for ways to 'cheat death.' Before Mark and Becca dive into their main discussion, they share the latest Star Wars news.
     

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    411: 'Who Owns the Myth?' with Pete Fletzer

    November 9, 2025 • 59 mins
    Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to welcome Pete Fletzer, host of the 'Around the Galaxy' podcast and author of 'Who Owns the Myth?'. In this episode, Mark and Becca chat with Pete about his latest project, 'Who Owns the Myth: Star Wars, Fandom, and the Soul of the Saga.' Before getting into the main discussion, they ask Pete some fun Star Wars questions to get to know him better.
     

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    410: 'There's Been an Awakening...Have You Felt it?'

    November 5, 2025 • 55 mins
    There's been an awakening. Have you felt it? In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts celebrate the 11th anniversary of the first official teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Before getting into the main topic, they talk about recent Star Wars news and share the latest rumors about Ahsoka Season 2 and upcoming projects.
     
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    409: In Review: Star Wars: Visions (Volume 3)

    October 30, 2025 • 53 mins
    Happy Halloween! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts take a close look at each of the nine new Star Wars: Visions (Volume 3) episodes, which all came out on Disney+ on October 29, 2025. Before that, Mark and Becca talk about the latest Star Wars news, like Rosario Dawson's updates on Ahsoka Season 2 and new details about 'The Hunt for Ben Solo.'
     

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    408: In Review: Star Wars: The Last Order and The Hunt for Ben Solo

    October 23, 2025 • 59 mins
    In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts kick things off with news about Adam Driver, who played Kylo Ren and Ben Solo in the Sequel trilogy. They talk about his recent movie idea, The Hunt for Ben Solo, which he pitched to Lucasfilm and Disney. After that, Mark and Becca review Star Wars: The Last Order, a young adult novel by Kwame Mbalia, the first Star Wars story set after The Rise of Skywalker.

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    407: Rotta the Hutt and 'Revenge of the Sith' 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

    October 19, 2025 • 53 mins
    Join Tarkin's Top Shelf as they dive into the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition novel. In this episode, your hosts present the commemorative collector's piece and, before that, Mark and Becca break down the latest news, including Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian and the Grogu movie.
     

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