318 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 Series Finale: "The Cavalry Has Arrived" Roundtable Discussion!

    The Bad Batch Series Finale: "The Cavalry Has Arrived" 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 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. 
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    • 49 min
    Early Access Review: Tales of the Empire!

    Early Access Review: Tales of the Empire!

    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. 
     
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    • 56 min
    The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 14: "Flash Strike" Roundtable Discussion

    The Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 14: "Flash Strike" 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 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.
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    • 49 min
    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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    • 51 min
    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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    • 51 min
    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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    • 1 hr 14 min

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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