Tarkin's Top Shelf

Welcome to Tarkin’s Top Shelf, the only Star Wars Literature Podcast on the internet that dissects and analyzes your favorite (and maybe least favorite) canon books. In this episode, Mark and Becca go over Disney's "The Legends of Luke Skywalker." They break down the six stories and go into a bit of creative theoretical thinking as they connect the storytelling to "The Last Jedi." But, before they dive in with both feet on Luke's Legends, your hosts discuss the current Entertainment Weekly News and New TV Spots for Star Wars: The Last Jedi.    Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Send feedback and comments to TTSPodFeedback@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shel

Welcome to another edition of "Tarkin's Top Shelf"! Mark and Becca are back to continue their discussion on Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View. In this episode, they pick up right where they left off. As they discuss the next ten stories, they do a little creative theoretical thinking as well. After all, it's all about connecting canonical content from the books to the screen, and everything else in between. Mark and Becca have a quick chitchat to catch up on the latest Star Wars Rebels and the impending Star Wars: The Last Jedi art book. Once they're all caught up, they get down to business breaking down the next section of stories. So, get cozy by the fire and check out their assessments on Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Send feedback and comments to TTSPo

Welcome back to another episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf. The only Star Wars Literature Podcast on the internet that dissects and analyzes your favorite (and maybe least favorite) Canon books. In this episode, Mark, and Becca give their perspectives on Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View. Of course, the book contains 40 stories to commemorate the 40th year of Star Wars. But, your hosts will be looking at the stories in groups of 10 per episode. So, sit back and keep warm by the fire, and allow Tarkin's Top Shelf to shed some light on Star Wars literature.   News: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer The Official Theatrical Poster for The Last Jedi Main Topic: Breakdown: the 1st 10 stories of Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View: Raymus by Gary Whitta The Bucket by Christie Golden The Sith of Datawork by Ken Liu Stories in the Sand by Griffin McElroy Reirin by Sabaa Tahir The Red One by Rae Carson Rites by John Jackson Miller Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray Beru Whitesun Lars by Meg Cabot The

Welcome back to another episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf. In today's show, Becca, and Mark go over the latest Star Wars novel from Del Rey Publishing: PHASMA! They dissect and analyze her mystique and origins. Phasma Fact 101: if Phasma knows you know her secrets, you will die. So, BEWARE and listen at your own risk. Star Wars: PHASMA is written by Delilah S. Dawson and is part of "The Journey to The Last Jedi" series.   News: Ron Howard is tweeting pictures again using the #UntitledHanSoloMovie hashtag. Was that Kessel? Should we see Kessel on the big screen in the Han Solo movie? Coming soon! Del Rey's Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View on October 3rd, 2017.   Mentions: April Whitney from Chronicle Books "Star Wars: Kirigami" Starlight Fun Centers Foundation Topic and Discussion: Star Wars: Phasma--Full Analysis of her Mystique an Origins. Essential Characters and their importance. Con Star Mining Corporation Mad Max "Thunder Dome" scenario and parallels. The (Churrk) Oracle and the Rite of Passage.

Tarkin's Top Shelf is back and ready to discuss the General of the Resistance. But, before she became the General, she was 'Leia: Princess of Alderaan.' In this episode, Becca and Mark analyze one of the most anticipated Young Adult novels from the 'Journey to The Last Jedi.' Yes, that's right, you guessed it, Claudia Gray's 'Star Wars LEIA: Princess of Alderaan.   News: Star Wars: The Last Jedi novelization is set to release in March of 2018 Empire Magazine cover and caption “There is Another”   Mentions: Starlight Fun Centers Foundation Chitchat on the New Addition of the Fireplace “crackle” and ambiance   Topic and Discussion: Star Wars LEIA: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray and Disney Books/Publishing Initial Reactions! Synopsis and timeline of the book Leia’s “Day of Demand” Meet the Organa’s: Senator Bail Organa and Queen Breha The Future of the Rebellion a.k.a. Leia’s allies Padme Amidala Origins Crait and Connections to Star Wars:The Last Jedi Amilyn Holdo: the Star Wars equivalent to Lun

In today's episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, Becca, and Mark sit down and chat over a different kind of Star Wars book. Star Wars 'Super Graphic' by Tim Leong. As your hosts flip through these colorful pages of Star Wars fun, they do their best to connect the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars 'Super Graphic!'   News: Target commercial: “Bring your Rey Game” #ForceFriday2 Luke comic: Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie go to Jedha City   Mentions: Shoutout to April Whitney from Chronicle Books Publishing and author Tim Leong Winner of Inferno Squad Giveaway! Tarkin’s Top Shelf Starlight Fun Center Fund via Crowdrise   Topic: Connecting the saga continuity with Tim Leong’s distractingly fun ‘Super Graphic’ book Force Abilities that connect throughout the saga Lightsaber Lore and Mythology Size Matters when it comes to galaxy far, far away There are other Jedi Councils? From Naboo, with Love Happily Ever After or Tragic Endings? Dis-members Only

The Rebellion has Hope, but the Empire has Inferno Squad! In this episode, Mark and Becca go over the literary prequel to the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II video game, "Inferno Squad." From story analysis to character breakdown, this discussion covers more than the book itself. In fact, Mark and Becca go beyond the pages of "Inferno Squad" and connect the dots to other aspects of the continuity. News and Mentions:​ Starlight Fun Centers Tarkin's Top Shelf is now on iHeartRadio Entertainment Weekly release new images and history/backstory on Star Wars: The Last Jedi ​Star Wars Battlefront II: Inferno Squad giveaway! ​ ​ Analysis and Discussion: Synopsis of the novel ​Mark and Becca go into a Character Breakdown as they assess the storyline, and how it connects to other aspects of the continuity. ​ ​Other than continuity connections, Mark and Becca discuss possible plot lines and book connections to the upcoming video game, Star Wars Battlefront II. ​

Welcome back to another special edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf! This time, Mark and Becca revisit some old Legends, and the impact of the new canon, and then they venture into the possibilities of what will soon become the 'Journey to the Last Jedi.'   Starlight ‘Fun Centers’ Foundation iTunes review/mentions BTS reel of ‘The Last Jedi’ and Teaser Poster Reveals via D23Expo Mark and Becca’s ‘Top 5 Picks’ of Star Wars Legends and Canon novelizations Entertainment Weekly’s article on the upcoming books covering the ‘Journey to the Last Jedi’ via SDCC. Mark and Becca go into a full-on speculative discussion concerning what these new stories may (or may not) tell us about The Last Jedi and beyond. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Send feedback and comments to TTSPodFeedback@gmail.com Follow us on Twitte

Welcome back to another edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf! Mark and Becca switch things up a bit as they dive into one of the hottest topics of discussion right now, the Kyber Crystal.  In this episode, Mark and Becca take a look at the continuity surrounding the Kyber through Star Wars literature, both novels and comics, and how they align with the films. News: Starlight Foundation - Fun Centers https://www.crowdrise.com/tarkinstopshelf iTunes Reviews - Please subscribe today! Topic: The continuity of the Kyber Crystal and the Mythology of the Lightsaber through literature and film of the Star Wars saga. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Send feedback and comments to TTSPodFeedback@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf    

Welcome back to another edition of Tarkin's Top Shelf! Mark and Becca discuss the Disney Young Adult novel, "Rebel Rising" by Beth Revis. They go over the detailed backstory of Jyn Erso's childhood and upbringing, and how she became a leader and ultimately, the hero the "Rebel Alliance" didn't know they needed.   News: Starlight Foundation - Fun Centers iTunes Reviews - Please subscribe today! Vader Comic coming this June - The Origins of Vader’s lightsaber   Topic: “Rebel Rising” by Beth Revis and Disney Hyperion Books - released on May 2nd, 2017 Continuity - How “Rebel Rising” ties in with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Send feedback and comments to TTSPodFeedback@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf  

Welcome back to another edition of Tarkin’s Top Shelf! Mark and Becca go over the Young Adult novel “Guardians of the Whills,” a tie-in story to the film “Rogue One.” They discuss the character relationship between Baze Malbus and Chirrut Imwe, and the exciting new scriptures of Force lore that act as an introduction to each chapter throughout the book. Quick News Recap: Partnering with Starlight Foundation: Fun Centers (All info on our twitter & Facebook pages) Book Release Timeline: Coming October 2017, “From a Certain Point of View” will bring together more than 40 authors for 40 stories. Each story is written from the perspective of background characters in A New Hope — “from X-wing pilots who helped Luke destroy the Death Star to the stormtroopers who never quite could find the droids they were looking for,” they say.-Del Rey Books Battlefront II: Inferno Squad-July-Del Rey Books Phasma- September- Del Rey Books September 1 – Leia, Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray.-Disney October 31 –

This is a special presentation of the entire Making Star Wars Podcasting Network! Live from Orlando, Steele Saunders from ‘Steele Wars’ hosted the entire event from Marlow's Tavern. Steele made his rounds by asking each podcaster their initial thoughts and highlights of Star Wars Celebration.   *On a side note: there was a little audio trouble so we apologize in advance for that. This is: Segment 1 : Tarkin's Top Shelf / Idiot's Array / Force Cult To hear the remaining segments of this special presentation go to the respective pods:   Segment 2 : features Rebel Grrrl Segment 3 : features Rogue Won MSW & Erotic Fan Fiction : You can find this special edition on: Now This Is Podcasting or Steele Wars Patreon feeds. We hope you enjoy and thanks for supporting the MSW podcast network!

Welcome back to another edition of Tarkin’s Top Shelf! Yes, the “embargo” has lifted, and now, Mark and Becca are ready to tackle the long-awaited THRAWN. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy their “detective work” as they assess one of the most captivating Star Wars characters of all-time. Episode highlights: Disney’s Rogue One combo: Rebel Rising and Guardians of the Whills due out May 2nd Inferno Squad - July 25th Phasma - Part of the journey to The Last Jedi - due out this September New Leia and Luke books - sometime in October also part of the journey to The Last Jedi. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Send feedback and comments to TTSPodFeedback@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook:Tarkin's Top Shelf

Rebecca is joined by fellow Star Wars podcaster and friend Ryder from Idiot's Array. Rebecca and Ryder take the podcast stage at Celebration Orlando to discus the why the new literary canon is relevant & important to the Galaxy far, far away. Not just in the episodic films of the Skywalker Saga, but to the entire Star Wars universe as a whole. How it connects, expounds, and enhances what we see on screen. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Send feedback and comments to TTSPodFeedback@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook:Tarkin's Top Shelf Guest information Ryders Twitter@RyderWaldronDDS Idiot's Array on Twitter @IdiotsArrayPod Idiot's Array on iTunes

Mark and Becca have read the final conclusion to Chuck Wendig’s literary trilogy, AFTERMATH: Empire's End ― the most anticipated novel to date! In this episode, your librarians of the Whills go into full detail during their analysis, and nothing is off limits. So, if you intend to listen before you've read Empire's End, consider yourself warned because you will be spoiled.   Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Send feedback and comments to TTSPodFeedback@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter@TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook:Tarkin's Top Shelf

Mark and Becca have digested all that they can from Rogue One, now they take on the task of bridging the novels Rogue One: Catalyst and Rogue One's novel to the movie Rogue One: a Star Wars Story. In fact it's such a big task, they invited friend and host of Idiot's Array, Alan Zaugg. So sit back relax and enjoy the friendly analysis. If you have any questions or comments for the show, please send them to TTSPodFeedback@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening.

Mark and Becca are back to discus one of the most anticipated novels since Disney announced it. Join Mark and Becca in analyzing Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston. In this episode: Ahsoka's new life after order 66 The Battle on Mandalore and Ahsok's last moments with Anakin and Obi-Wan Parting ways with Rex The significance of the interludes  Ahsoka's new friends R2-D2 Bail Organa and the start of Fulcrum The 6th brother the purification of the crystals The Grand Inquisitor And much, much more If you have any questions or comments for the show, please send them to feedback@thecantinacast.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. thank you for listening. 

Mark and Becca have been getting a lot of feedback since the launch of podcast and a few weeks back they asked their listeners to supply them with questions, topics and to give their thoughts on all things Star Wars. Their listeners provided them with some thought-provoking star wars questions. In this Episode: Lost Stars Feedback Bloodline Feedback A New Dawn (Kanan and Hera's interaction) Favorite novelized characters so far What has stood out the most so far among the novels and much, much more If you have any questions or comments for the show, please send them to feedback@thecantinacast.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening  

Mark and Becca welcome Adam Bray, one of the authors of Star War: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know!  Adam gives an inside look on the making of this latest DK book, as well as some interesting adventures he's had in his life. So join Mark, Becca, and Adam on this fun and casual conversation about Star Wars. You can fine Adam Bray on twitter @athoradanbray and on his  web site www.adambray.com

Mark and Becca are back to analyze the latest Star Wars Novels. In this episode: Star Wars Rebels Trailer from Celebration Europe The Grand Admiral Thrawn to appear in Rebels  Grand Admiral Thrawn get his own novel Rogue One Catalyst Analysis of Life Debt If you have any questions or comments for the show please send them to feedback@thecantinacast.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening.