315 episodes

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.

Tarkin's Top Shelf Becca Benjamin & Mark Sutter

    • TV & Film
    • 4.3 • 64 Ratings

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.

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

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

    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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    The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 12: "Juggernaut" Roundtable Discussion

    The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 12: "Juggernaut" Roundtable Discussion

    Tarkin's TopShelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 12: "Juggernaut." But first, they go over Qi'Ra's return to Star Wars, New Star Wars Legos and Card game, and Daisy Ridley's upcoming film, "Young Woman and the Sea." 
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    The Bad Batch Season 3: Episodes 9, 10, and 11 Roundtable Discussion

    The Bad Batch Season 3: Episodes 9, 10, and 11 Roundtable Discussion

    Tarkin's TopShelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3: Episodes 9, 10, and 11. But first, they go over the latest Star Wars news: The Disney + and Hulu merger, Tales of The Empire Trailer, Star Wars: Outlaws, and The Acolyte full interview spread coming to Empire Magazine on April 11th. 
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    THE ACOLYTE and TALES OF THE EMPIRE!

    THE ACOLYTE and TALES OF THE EMPIRE!

    The ACOLYTE takes over the EMPIRE! The Acolyte will grace the cover of Empire Magazine on April 11th and will have a full spread of interviews and never-before-seen images! And if that wasn't enough, your hosts discuss the trailer for TALES OF THE EMPIRE coming to Disney + on May 4th! But first, your hosts go over some Star Wars news and Podathon to benefit Make-A-Wish.
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    Star Wars: The Living Force with John Jackson Miller

    Star Wars: The Living Force with John Jackson Miller

    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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    The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 8: Bad Territory Discussion

    The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 8: Bad Territory Discussion

    Tarkin's Top-Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on episode 8: "Bad Territory" from Season 3 of The Bad Batch. But first, your hosts go over some Star Wars news: The Acolyte Trailer and poster reveal, Star Wars Celebration Key Art and ticket dates, and Star Wars takes of the Empire State Building!
     
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Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
64 Ratings

64 Ratings

A Big Fan1 ,

So much fun!

I found this podcast only recently and I was hooked from the get-go! These wonderful hosts bring so much passion and energy to the fandom that it's infectious!

RobertSch6 ,

Fun and Positive

I regularly listen to at least 15 podcasts dedicated specifically to Star Wars, and Tarkin’s Top Shelf is among my favorites.

The hosts always keep the show positive, which is so rare when listening to or reading comments about entertainment in general—especially those about Star Wars.

They are quick to point out the good things about the movies, television shows, and books they are reviewing, and they often identify connections between these stories and the rest of the Star Wars universe that I had missed or had never considered. Their conversations enhance my excitement and appreciation for all the Star Wars content—new and old.

I look forward to each episode when I can tune out the world with all its negativity for a bit and listen to some deep, thoughtful, and fun discussion about Star Wars.

Upofan ,

THE podcast for Star Wars book fans

No other podcast gives this much attention to the books and novels. They have author interviews all the time too!

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