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Empire Strikes Back

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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Latest Episodes

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! D23 delivered, and your hosts are here to break it all down. Mark and Becca kick things off with the Harrison Ford-inspired 'Indiana Jones' ride coming to Disney World in Florida, followed by the S... more

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca start things off with the latest news and announcements from Rebel Scum Con, including John Boyega and Rottas on the Run, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm with Kevin Smith comic serie... more

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Star Wars Visions: The Ninth Jedi is finally here, and your hosts are ready to talk all about it! Mark and Becca were lucky enough to receive 'early screeners' from Lucasfilm and have been chompin... more

Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another fun episode. Mark and Becca talk about the latest announcements from the Lucasfilm Publishing panel at SDCC. They also review the first Star Wars romance young adult novel, Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars by Ashle... more

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Recent Guests

Madeleine Roux
Author of Star Wars Legacy
Episode: 453: In Review: The Ninth Jedi Official Trailer and Shadow of Maul (issue 5)
Kristen Baber
Guest who spoke with the hosts
Episode: 431: A Different Era of Star Wars and Shadows of Maul (issue 1)
Mike Chen
New York Times bestselling author of adult novels across genres, including Star Wars stories
Star Wars
Episode: 428: Talking 'Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon' With Mike Chen!
Erik Pflueger
Illustrator, creator of Hollywood Babble-On The Coloring Book, and Quick Stops cover artist
Episode: 419: Talking 'Force Origins' and 'Mortis' with Illustrator Erik Pflueger
Adam Christopher
Author known for writing in the Star Wars universe and other media.
Episode: 413: Talking 'Star Wars: Master of Evil' with Adam Christopher
Pete Fletzer
A writer, podcaster, and lifelong Star Wars fan.
Around the Galaxy podcast
Episode: 411: 'Who Owns the Myth?' with Pete Fletzer
Laurent Hopman
Writer and journalist with expertise in American cinema and the Star Wars universe
Episode: 404: Author Interview: 'Lucas Wars' with Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche
Renaud Roche
Artist and storyboard designer with experience in film and visual effects
Episode: 404: Author Interview: 'Lucas Wars' with Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche
Diana Lee Inosanto
Actress known for her role as Morgan Elsbeth in Star Wars, and an accomplished martial artist
Lucasfilm
Episode: 403: Diana Lee Inosanto RETURNS!

Hosts

Mark Suter
Host known for deep-dive discussions on Star Wars literature and media, often steering conversations with nuanced analysis.
Becca Benjamin
Co-host known for insightful, approachable discourse on canon and fan perspectives, often guiding the show's thematic explorations.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Great Star Wars podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    He he šŸ˜€šŸ˜€šŸ˜€
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F & S Adventures
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Podcast

    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    High Republic fan
    United States2 years ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Big Fan1
    United States3 years ago
  • 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... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobertSch6
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Positive, uplifting take on Star Wars lore and media that's accessible to newcomers and fans alike.
High-quality production values and chemistry between hosts make deep dives enjoyable.
Loved the in-depth, thoughtful Star Wars book discussions that tie everything together.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

453: In Review: The Ninth Jedi Official Trailer and Shadow of Maul (issue 5)
Q: Anything to add?
The hosts reiterate their enthusiasm for the ongoing collaboration with authors and creators within the Star Wars ecosystem, tease the upcoming Madeleine Roux interview, and invite listeners to share thoughts via email and social media, underscoring how community feedback enriches future discussions.
430: Kristin Baver Talks 'Star Wars: The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte
Q: So what was it like to sit down with Leslie Hedlund, and do you have a favorite moment you can share with us?
Kristin describes sitting down with Leslie as deeply meaningful, covering the breadth of the show's journey, and highlights the forward process and collaborative spirit as a favorite memory.
428: Talking 'Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon' With Mike Chen!
Q: How did your research process for Low Red Moon differ from your work on Brotherhood?
For Low Red Moon, the research was more open to interpretation since it didn't have rigid timelines or characters tied to canon events like Brotherhood did, allowing for broader creative freedom.
428: Talking 'Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon' With Mike Chen!
Q: Could you tell us how Low Red Moon came into existence?
Mike shares that he got a call from his agent about working on the project while waiting for his daughter at school, which led to discussions about the book's timeline and setting within the Star Wars universe.
426: The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Discussion
Q: What are your thoughts about the recent trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu?
It was a very exciting trailer that gave a sense of the story and brought back feelings of joy and magic for Star Wars.

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6. Pete Fletzer
7. Laurent Hopman
8. Renaud Roche

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