Episodes
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 us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via...
Published 05/10/24
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 subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play...
Published 05/09/24
Published 05/09/24
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.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via...
Published 05/05/24
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 spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via...
Published 05/04/24
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 Empire Magazine about returning to Star Wars, and Calgary Expo updates. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via...
Published 04/28/24
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.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to...
Published 04/21/24
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."  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to...
Published 04/14/24
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.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS ...
Published 04/08/24
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. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click...
Published 04/06/24
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.  Help...
Published 04/05/24
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!   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to...
Published 03/25/24
Tarkin's Top-Shelf talks Star Wars: The Acolyte Official Trailer! In this episode, your hosts discuss The Acolyte trailer, Leslye Headland Interview, The Acolyte Characters Revealed article, and The Acolyte Trailer breaks Lucasfilm Records!  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter...
Published 03/21/24
Tarkin's Top-Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on episodes 6 and 7 from season 3 of The Bad Batch. But first, your hosts go over some Star Wars news.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on...
Published 03/18/24
Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars: The High Republic author Tessa Gratton to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with first-time guest Tessa Gratton to discuss Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy the Storm. But first, they ask Tessa some Star Wars "get-to-know-you" questions.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music ...
Published 03/17/24
Tarkin's Top-Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on episodes 4 and 5 from season 3 of The Bad Batch. But first, your hosts go over some Star Wars news.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on...
Published 03/11/24
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.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here...
Published 03/09/24
Tarkin's Top Shelf sets the table with all the witchy essentials: candles, crystals, and pendulums as they welcome Diana Lee Inosanto to the show! In this episode, your hosts embrace a unique opportunity as they sit down for an exclusive interview with The Mandalorian and Ahsoka's Nightsister, Morgan Elsbeth, played by Diana Lee Inosanto. They talk about Diana's Star Wars journey as a fan and an actress, childhood, motherhood, family legacy, and so much more!  Help us spread the word about...
Published 03/01/24
Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array Podcast and Kanata's Castle for a Roundtable discussion on the season 3 premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Your hosts review all three episodes: Confined, Paths Unknown, and Shadow of Tantiss, but first, they go over the latest Star Wars news.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play...
Published 02/26/24
"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.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to...
Published 02/20/24
Hello there, Prequel Fans! Tarkin's Top Shelf celebrates its 300th episode by discussing the Empire Magazine Star Wars Prequels 25th-anniversary covers and upcoming interviews and photo-shoots. But first, your hosts talk about the Marvel Star Wars Women’s History Month Variant Covers, upcoming books from Chronicle Books and Insight Editions, and the 25th anniversary of the very first Star Wars Podcast. #StarWarsPodcastDay2024 Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe...
Published 02/12/24
Tarkin's Top Shelf joins Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts in a roundtable discussion in honor of the late Carl Weathers. In this episode, your hosts and guests, Devon Meyers and Ryder Waldron, pay tribute to Mr. Carl Weathers, the High Magistrate Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, who passed away on February 1st, 2024. They discuss his decades-long career, legacy, and continuous outpouring of love and positivity, both online and in person, that touched so many throughout the years....
Published 02/05/24
Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: Escape from Valo by Daniel Jose' Older and Alyssa Wong. In this episode, your hosts review the latest installment of Phase III from Star Wars: The High Republic: Escape from Valo. They discuss the story progression, character arcs, world-building, and overall continuity. But first, they go over the Star Wars news by discussing 'The Bad Batch' season 3 trailer and Daisy Ridley's interview on Inverse.com.  Help us spread the word about...
Published 02/01/24
Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Amy Richau and Megan Crouse, the authors of Star Wars: The High Republic: Character Encyclopedia, to the show! In this episode, your hosts "get to know" Megan with some fun Star Wars questions, and then they gush over the return of fan favorite Asajj Ventress in the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Then Mark, Becca, and their guests "get down" to Jedi business and discuss the creative process behind 'The High Republic: Character Encyclopedia.' Help us...
Published 01/28/24
Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Emily Shkoukani and Pablo Hidalgo, the authors of 'Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion,' to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with the authors of the latest Visual Guide, 'Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion' by DK Publishing. In this interview, Mark and Becca "get to know" their guests with some Star Wars questions, and then they discuss the creative process behind 'Dawn of Rebellion.' Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes ...
Published 01/21/24