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    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.
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    Episodes (306)

    285: In Review: Star Wars: Crimson Climb by E.K. Johnston

    285: In Review: Star Wars: Crimson Climb by E.K. Johnston

    In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review 'Star Wars: Crimson Climb' by E.K. Johnston and Disney Publishing. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news: first look at Phase III Star Wars: The High Republic characters, Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees, and Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness. 

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    284: Star Wars: The High Republic Catch-Up Chat!

    284: Star Wars: The High Republic Catch-Up Chat!

    In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Star Wars: The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life, Star Wars: Jedi Brave in Every Way, and Star Wars: The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight. Mark and Becca make up for lost time due to being under the weather and get caught up on Star Wars: The High Republic before 'The Eye of Darkness' releases next month. 

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

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

    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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    282: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord

    282: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord

    Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of the season finale of Ahsoka: Episode 8: The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord.' Tarkin's Top Shelf and the Pitiful Little Band Podcast Network support those on strike and fighting for a fair living wage. This Roundtable Discussion celebrates the hardworking folks who made this project possible. 

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    281: Star Wars: 'The Veteran' with Adam Lance Garcia

    281: Star Wars: 'The Veteran' with Adam Lance Garcia

    Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars author Adam Lance Garcia to the show. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Adam Lance Garcia to discuss his contribution to Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, 'The Veteran' and how kind and welcoming the Star Wars authors are. 

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    280: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: Episode 7: Dreams and Madness

    280: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: Episode 7: Dreams and Madness

    Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of Ahsoka: Episode 7: Dreams and Madness.' Tarkin's Top Shelf and the Pitiful Little Band Podcast Network support those on strike and fighting for a fair living wage. This Roundtable Discussion celebrates the hardworking folks who made this project possible. 

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    279: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: FAR, FAR AWAY

    279: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: FAR, FAR AWAY

    Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of Ahsoka: Episode 6: 'Far, Far Away' Tarkin's Top Shelf and the Pitiful Little Band Podcast Network support those on strike and fighting for a fair living wage. This Roundtable Discussion celebrates the hardworking folks who made this project possible. 

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    278: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: Episode 5: 'Shadow Warrior'

    278: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: Episode 5: 'Shadow Warrior'

    Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of Ahsoka: Episode 5: 'Shadow Warrior.' Tarkin's Top Shelf and the Pitiful Little Band Podcast Network support those on strike and fighting for a fair living wage. This Roundtable Discussion celebrates the hardworking folks who made this project possible. 

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    277: 'Satisfaction with Fancy Man?' From A Certain POV with Kristin Baver and Phil Szostak

    277: 'Satisfaction with Fancy Man?' From A Certain POV with Kristin Baver and Phil Szostak

    Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Kristin Baver and Phil Szostak to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi authors Kristin Baver and Phil Szostak to discuss their contributions: 'Satisfaction' and 'Fancy Man.' 

     

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    276: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: Episode 4 'Fallen Jedi'

    276: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: Episode 4 'Fallen Jedi'

    Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of Ahsoka: Episode 4: 'Fallen Jedi.' Tarkin's Top Shelf and the Pitiful Little Band Podcast Network support those on strike and fighting for a fair living wage. This Roundtable Discussion celebrates the hardworking folks who made this project possible. 

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    275: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: Episode 3 'Time to Fly'

    275: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA: Episode 3 'Time to Fly'

    Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion of Ahsoka: Time To Fly. Tarkin's Top Shelf and the Pitiful Little Band Podcast Network support those on strike and fighting for a fair living wage. This Roundtable Discussion celebrates the hardworking folks who made this project possible. 

     

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    274: In Review: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: From A Certain Point of View

    274: In Review: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: From A Certain Point of View

    Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews 40 stories, celebrating 40 years of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi from Del Rey Publishing, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: From A Certain Point of View. In this episode, your hosts recap and discuss the collective stories that highlight some of Star Wars most and maybe not so memorable characters from the galaxy far, far away. But first, they go over some Star Wars news. 

     

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    273: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA 2-Episode Premiere

    273: Roundtable Discussion: AHSOKA 2-Episode Premiere

    Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array Podcast for a Roundtable discussion on Star Wars: AHSOKA two-episode premiere. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Ryder Waldron and Alan Zaugg for a full-on conversation covering the first two episodes of AHSOKA ('Master and Apprentice' and 'Toil and Trouble.') But first, your hosts make a statement in support of the WGA and SAG strikes. 

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    272: A New Star Wars Legacy Featurette

    272: A New Star Wars Legacy Featurette

    Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses 'A New Star Wars Legacy,' the preview for the upcoming full-length featurette, Master and Apprentice, airing September 15th, 2023, on Disney Plus.  But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news. 

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    271: There IS Another: Leia the Padawan

    271: There IS Another: Leia the Padawan

    Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses a "what IF" scenario where Yoda trains Leia instead of Luke. Your hosts reference Star Wars: From A Certain Point View: A New Hope, Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Star Wars: Bloodline, Star Wars: Princess and the Scoundrel, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker novelization, and Star Wars Rebels: A Princess on Lothal. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news.

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    270: SDCC Lucasfilm Publishing Panel Recap, Books, and more Books!

    270: SDCC Lucasfilm Publishing Panel Recap, Books, and more Books!

    Tarkin's Top Shelf recaps the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel from San Diego Comic-Con last month in episode #270. Your hosts go over all of 'The High Republic' content coming our way, including young adult and middle-grade materials and comics. But first, Mark and Becca talk about the latest Star Wars news!

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    269: Star Wars Conversation Cards with Kelly Knox!

    269: Star Wars Conversation Cards with Kelly Knox!

    Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes back Kelly Knox, author of 'Be More Obi-Wan' and 'Star Wars Conversation Cards,' to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Kelly Knox for a Star Wars conversation about her latest project, Star Wars: Chat Pack '125 Conversation Cards.' 

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    268: An Inquisitor 'Rise of the Red Blade' Interview with Delilah S. Dawson

    268: An Inquisitor 'Rise of the Red Blade' Interview with Delilah S. Dawson

    Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Delilah S. Dawson, the New York Times Bestseller author of Star Wars: Phasma, Star Wars: Galaxy Edge: Black Spire Outpost, and Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade, to the show. In this episode, your hosts sit down with Delilah and discuss the creative process, story and character building, and personal influences that impacted Iskat Akaris and 'Rise of The Red Blade.'

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    267: In Review: Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade

    267: In Review: Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade

    Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson and Del Rey Publishing! In this episode, your hosts discuss and analyze the latest adult Star Wars novel, 'Rise of the Red Blade.' Mark and Becca leave no Jedi text unopened as they talk about what makes a Jedi "choose" to become an Inquisitor. But first, they talk about the latest Star Wars news and the WGA, SAG, and AFTRA Strike(s). 

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    266: Ahsoka, Burryaga's ALIVE, and That Blue Guy!

    266: Ahsoka, Burryaga's ALIVE, and That Blue Guy!

    Tarkin's Top Shelf talks about Star Wars: The High Republic Hype and the final trailer for the Ahsoka series. In this episode, your hosts discuss the latest episode of The High Republic Show, "Burryaga's Alive!," and the return of Marchion Ro. Then, Becca and Mark talk about the final trailer for the upcoming Ahsoka series and "That Blue Guy."

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