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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338: Tarkin's Top Shelf Discusses 'The Acolyte' Nonrenewal News
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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 Skywalk…
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337: Star Wars 'Origins Movie,' Dyad, and "Why" It HAD To Be Ki-Adi-Mundi Discussion
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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. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click h…
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336: Skeleton Crew Trailer and D23 Star Wars Announcements!
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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. Help us spread the word about …
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335: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire with Dr. Chris Kempshall
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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 p…
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334: SDCC 2024: The Acolyte Publishing Program and Lucasfilm Panel Announcements
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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. Help us spr…
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333: The Acolyte Finale Roundtable Discussion
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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 t…
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332: The Acolyte: "Plagueis Was Always in the Finale, in Every Version"
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"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 …
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331: The Acolyte: Episode 7: "Choice" Roundtable Discussion
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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 S…
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330: The Acolyte: Episode 6: Teach/Corrupt Roundtable Discussion
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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. Help us spread the word about the show Click…
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329: The Acolyte Episode 5: 'NIGHT' Roundtable Discussion
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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,…
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328: The Acolyte Episode 4 'Day' Roundtable Discussion
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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 …
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327: Tessa Gratton Interview: Temptation of the Force!
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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 …
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326: The Acolyte 'Destiny' Roundtable Discussion
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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. Hel…
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325: Book Review: Star Wars: Temptation of the Force by Tessa Gratton
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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 …
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324: 'The Acolyte' Episodes 1 and 2 Roundtable Discussion
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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, char…
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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 h…
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"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 subs…
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321: Journey to The Red Carpet and The Acolyte: Our First Steps into a Larger World
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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 fo…
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320: Star Wars "The Acolyte" A Prelude to The Prequels
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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…
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319: Star Wars 'The High Republic Panel' Featuring: Michael Siglain, Lydia Kang, Tessa Gratton, and Zoraida Cordova!
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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…
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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 subscr…
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317: The Bad Batch Series Finale: "The Cavalry Has Arrived" Roundtable Discussion!
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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. Hel…
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316: Early Access Review: Tales of the Empire!
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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 sp…
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315: The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 14: "Flash Strike" Roundtable Discussion
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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 E…
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314: The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 13: "Into the Breach" Roundtable Discussion
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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 Ri…
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