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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

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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.

    Book Review: Star Wars: Temptation of the Force by Tessa Gratton

    Book Review: Star Wars: Temptation of the Force by Tessa Gratton

    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 High Republic era and the Jedi from the Prequel Trilogy. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news.
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    'The Acolyte' Episodes 1 and 2 Roundtable Discussion

    'The Acolyte' Episodes 1 and 2 Roundtable Discussion

    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, character development, plot points, and connections from Star Wars: The High Republic writing initiative. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news. 
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    The Acolyte Hype: Are You Ready?

    The Acolyte Hype: Are You Ready?

    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.
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    • 54 min
    "Chewie, We're Home!"

    "Chewie, We're Home!"

    "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.
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    • 59 min
    Journey to The Red Carpet and The Acolyte: Our First Steps into a Larger World

    Journey to The Red Carpet and The Acolyte: Our First Steps into a Larger World

    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 for Star Wars: The Acolyte will be released once the show airs to the public on Disney Plus. 
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    • 30 min
    Star Wars "The Acolyte" A Prelude to The Prequels

    Star Wars "The Acolyte" A Prelude to The Prequels

    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 like, and what that means for "Force" lore and beyond. 
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    • 49 min

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