HeyJaredTarkin's Top Shelf
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.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 13
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- Sep 24, 2026
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- Jul 12, 2026
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465: Mortis Gods Are a THING! Plus, Rumors of the Future? (opens the original)
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts kick things off with the latest Star Wars news: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts is officially open; Hayden Christensen attends the "grand opening" with his daughter, Briar Rose; and advance review copies of Star Wars: Star Pilots have arrived. Then, Mark and Becca touch on the recent rumor mill regarding the "future" of Star Wars, followed by issue 2 of the 'Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren' comic series by Charles Soule. After th
464: Book Review: 'Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Book 2) Edge of the Abyss' (opens the original)
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! In this episode, your hosts review Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Book 2): Edge of the Abyss by Rebecca Roanhorse. Mark and Becca kick things off with the latest Star Wars news: Lucas Museum , Starfighter updates , the Book of Boba Fett comic series, and 'Hiding from the Dark,' a Star Wars Horror Novel . After the news, they get down to Jedi business and discuss book 2 from the Reign of the Empire trilogy, Edge of the Abyss. They discuss char
463: Author Interview: Rebecca Roanhorse 'Star Wars: Edge of the Abyss' (opens the original)
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes author Rebecca Roanhorse to the show for an exclusive interview about Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Book 2) 'Edge of the Abyss.' In this episode, your hosts are joined by Rebecca Roanhorse to discuss the second installment of the 'Reign of the Empire' trilogy, Star Wars: Edge of the Abyss. They kick things off with some Star Wars 'get-to-know-you' questions, and then they jump right into the interview. This discussion has some mild spoilers, but overall, the questio
462: The Mandalorian and Grogu Official Podcast and Filoni Film Update! (opens the original)
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca kick things off with the latest in Star Wars news: Filoni's Film gets an update , first glimpses of the Lucas Museum, Star Wars Celebration 'Fan Panel' submissions, and embargo lifts for Star Wars: Reign of the Empire 'Edge of the Abyss.' After the news, your hosts review the official podcast for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu ! Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscri
461: Talking Star Wars, Skywalkers, Galactic Empire, and Pilots? With Kristin Baver and Dr. Chris Kempshall (opens the original)
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts welcome back authors Kristin Baver and Dr. Chris Kempshall to the show! In this episode, Mark and Becca invite their guests to discuss all their past Star Wars books, the work that goes into them behind the scenes, and their friendship, including how they first met, imposter syndrome, and a morsel-sized appetizer of the upcoming book: Star Pilots ! Don't shelve this episode; it's a must-listen! Help us spread the word about the show
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