
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 433 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another bookish episode. Your hosts discuss a recent iO9 article on the next chapter in the 'Reign of the Empire' series, 'Edge of the Abyss' by Rebecca Roanhorse. They also cover the latest Empire Magazine interview... more
Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another fun episode. The hosts talk about the first issue of 'Shadows of Maul: Broken Law,' which is a prequel to the animated series 'Maul: Shadow Lord' coming to Disney+ on April 6th. They also discuss the newest 'M... more
Kristin Baver sits down with Mark and Becca to discuss her work on 'The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte.' This episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes back the author and editor-in-chief of StarWars.com to explore her latest project for Abrams Books. ... more
Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with a new episode. Mark and Becca talk about Sam Witwer's Star Wars Insider interview, which The Holo Files found, where he discusses "how much Maul has changed" in the upcoming series 'Maul Shadow Lord,' set to premiere... more
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Your podcast is so good I love all the discussions that you have. Your reviews of books are equally great. Plus tons of interviews. The round tables with idiots array are my fav- May the force be with you.
As a massive fan of Star Wars books from the early days, it was great to find a Star Wars book based podcast. Been listening to Becca & Mark for a long time now, and they come off as down to earth people, that you could chat with about Star Wars, or anything geeky, for hours! Scott.
Thank you for the fun and positive book reviews!
Note: I listened to your new acolyte episode and heard you mention Lene Kostana. Have you read the Saber for Hire 1 comic?
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!
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... more
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Focusing on the literary aspects of a beloved science fiction franchise, this podcast offers engaging dialogue about the latest novels and young adult books set in a popular galaxy. With hosts who balance educational insights and entertaining discussions, episodes explore themes, character development, and the connections between various narratives within this expansive universe. Unique features, such as guest interviews with authors, enhance the analysis and provide valuable context for fans, making it an essential listen for those who appreciate deep dives into contemporary storytelling in Star Wars literature.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf launched 10 years ago and published 433 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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