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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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Welcome to Kanata’s Castle! The Podcast rated “E”for Everyone! We are two moms that have an acquired taste: talking about Star Wars! We welcome Everyone to our show and oh, NO fighting. Also, don’t stare. At any of it!
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A Star Wars Podcast hosted by Gerry Cable & Scotty Jayro! Join us for weekly live stream discussions and podcast episodes where we chat about Star Wars, pop culture, and share our laid-back, humorous, and thoughtful takes. No frills, just good vibes in a galaxy far, far away. Our mantra, Stay Bombad, embodies our entire message as creators, all while honoring our favorite character & mascot Jar Jar Binks.
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385: Book Review: Star Wars 'Into the Light' and Sith Connections?
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Book Review: Star Wars 'Into the Light' by Claudia Gray and Sith Connections? In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Star Wars: The High Republic 'Into the Light' by Claudia Gray. Mark and Becca recap the key events from Claudia's final installment of 'The High Republic' era that lead them down a dark side path of possible Sith co…
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384: In Review: Star Wars: The Acolyte 'Wayseeker' by Justina Ireland
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Tarkin's Top Shelf gets back to the basics in episode #384. In this episode, your hosts review Star Wars: The Acolyte 'Wayseeker' by Justina Ireland. Mark and Becca look closely at the forced union between Jedi Knight Indara and Master Vernestra Rwoh in 'Wayseeker.' They discuss the political nature between the Republic Senate and the Jedi High Cou…
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383: Andor S2 Finale Episodes 10-12 Roundtable Discussion
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for their final Roundtable Discussion on the Season Finale of Andor episodes 10-12. Your hosts have an in-depth conversation on the finale of Andor Season 2: "Make it Stop," "Who Else Knows?" "Jedha, Kyber, Erso." But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news. He…
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382: Andor S2 Episodes 7-9 Roundtable Discussion
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Star Wars Day Roundtable Discussion on Andor S2 episodes 7-9. In this episode, your hosts have an in-depth conversation about the latest 3-episode arc of Andor: Messenger, Who Are You?, and Welcome to the Rebellion. But first, they go over some Star Wars news. Hel…
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381: Talking Star Wars: Complete Locations with Emily Shkoukani and Jason Fry!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Emily Shkoukani and Jason Fry to the show to discuss Star Wars: Complete Locations. In this episode, your hosts discuss the latest revision of Star Wars: Complete Locations with two of its authors, Emily Shkoukani and Jason Fry. But first, they ask some Star Warsy "get-to-know-you" questions. Help us spread the word abou…
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380: Star Book Announcement News and Tales of the Underworld Review
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Episodes 1-6. Mark and Becca discuss the origin backstory of the infamous bounty hunter Cad Bane, the Asajj Ventress resurrection story, and the beautiful continuity kept intact from Christie Golden's Dark Disciple novel. But first, your hosts gush over some…
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379: Star Wars Day Roundtable Discussion: Andor S2 Episodes 4-6
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Star Wars Day Roundtable Discussion on Andor S2 episodes 4-6. In this episode, your hosts discuss the next three episodes: Ever Been to Ghorman? I Have Friends Everywhere, and What a Festive Evening. But first, they talk about the recent book news, Star Wars: The …
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378: Andor S2 3-Episode Premiere Roundtable Discussion
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on the Andor S2 3-episode Premiere. In this episode, your hosts discuss all three episodes, in full, from the Season 2 Premiere of Andor: 'One Year Later,' 'Segrona Tema,' and 'Harvest.' But first, they talk about the theatrical re-release of…
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377: Non-spoiler Andor S2 Review + SWCJ Roundup!
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As of noon today, April 21st, 2025, the review embargo for Andor Season 2 has lifted. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts give their Non-spoiler Review of Andor Season 2 and adhere to the NDA guidelines. They also roundup the last highlights from Day 3 of Star Wars Celebration Japan. Help us spread the word about the show Click here t…
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376: Highlights from Star Wars Celebration Japan Days 1 & 2
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the highlights from the first two days of the Star Wars Celebration in Japan but from home. Mark and Becca talk about Andor Season 2, Ahsoka Season 2, The Acolyte, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars: Starfighter, and Mandalorian and Grogu. But first, they wish Hayden Christensen a Happy Birthday! H…
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375: Talking 'Star Wars' With Charles Soule!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars 'The High Republic' and Star Wars Comic Author Charles Soule to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down, for the first time, with Star Wars Author Charles Soule to talk about what else? Star Wars! Mark and Becca ask Charles some Star Wars "Get-To-Know-You" questions, and then they get down to Jedi busine…
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374: Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements, Jedi Knights (issue 2) Review, and Bridging Revenge of the Sith with Andor
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Tarkin's Top Shelf Reviews issue 2 of Star Wars: Jedi Knights from Marvel Comics. In episode #374, your hosts return their attention to Star Wars comics with Star Wars Jedi Knights (issue 2) 'Enter: Atha Prime!' But first, your hosts discuss 'The Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements,' the Star Wars news: Star Wars Celebration Japan, Star Wars: Reveng…
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373: Tales of The Underworld, Revenge of The Sith Novel Deluxe Edition, Ahsoka, Andor, and More of The Acolyte!
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the BREAKING NEWS: Star Wars: Tales of The Underworld, a new animated series set to debut on Disney Plus on May 4th, 2025! Mark and Becca make a personal announcement regarding schedule changes. Then they discuss Ahsoka Season 2 news, the re-release of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith novel "De…
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372: Acolyte News? Andor Trailer #2! Star Wars Comics Review!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest in Star Wars Comics: Star Wars: The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi issue 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker issue 2. In this episode, your hosts discuss the 2nd and final trailer for season 2 of Andor, and they go over the latest in Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subsc…
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371: Tony Gilroy's Q&A Livestream Revisits 'Andor' Season 1
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Ton Gilroy's Q&A Livestream, 'Revisiting Andor Season 1.' Last Thursday, Tony Gilroy appeared via livestream for a Q&A about the first season of Andor. Your hosts go over some of the key points from that discussion. But first, Mark and Becca talk about Star Wars news, i.e., Star Wars Visions 3, Star Wars Rebels, The Acoly…
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370: Comic Review: The Legacy of Vader (issue 2) and The Rise of Skywalker (issue 1)
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars Comics: The Legacy of Vader issue 2 and The Rise of Skywalker issue 1. In this episode, your hosts discuss the second issue of the new Star Wars comic series, The Legacy of Vader, and the first issue of The Rise of Skywalker comic adaptation. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news. Help us spread t…
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369: 'Jedi Knights' and A Special Look at Andor Season 2
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars 'Jedi Knights' issue 1 from Marvel Comics. In this episode, your hosts discuss the first issue of a new comic series, Star Wars: Jedi Knights, and the new featurette featuring a Special Look at Season 2 of Andor. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click h…
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368: Author Interview: Alexander M. Freed and 'Star Wars: The Mask of Fear'
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes returning guest Star Wars author Alexander M. Freed to the show to discuss his latest novel, Star Wars: Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear. In this episode, your hosts interview Alexander M. Freed about the writing process behind his new book, character building, character arcs, and the craft of political intrigue and…
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367: Book Review: Star Wars 'Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear' by Alexander Freed
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first installment of Star Wars: Reign of the Empire book trilogy, 'The Mask of Fear' by Alexander Freed. But first, Mark and Becca discuss the new Andor trailer that dropped on Tuesday, February 25th, and the Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscr…
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366: The High Republic: Fear of the Jeidi, The Acolyte, and Andor Discussion
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In Review: Star Wars 'The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi' issue 1 by Cavan Scott and Marvel Comics. In this episode, your hosts review the first issue of a brand new series: Star Wars: The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi Chapter 1: Planet of Fear by Cavan Scott. Mark and Becca then discuss some missed opportunities concerning the cancellation of '…
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When viewers complained that Lucas's Star Wars movies were too politicized, he responded by joking that he hoped people would see the political situations he was describing. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss the political influences that shaped the Galactic Republic, Galactic Empire, The New Republic, and The First Order in …
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364: In Review: Star Wars 'The Legacy of Vader' issue 1 by Charles Soule
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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first issue of Charles Soule's Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader. In this episode, your hosts discuss Soule's newest comic series about Kylo Ren after the events of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Cli…
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Skeleton Crew: Episodes 8 Discussion ft: Adam Frazier & Becca Benjamin
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We’re diving into all the action with special guests @urangelb.bsky.social & @adamfrazier.bsky.social ! Don’t miss it!🔗 Check out StayBombad.com: https://StayBombad.com🔗 Find all our links here: https://linktr.ee/TheBombadcast
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363: Talking Star Wars Encyclopedia with Dan Brooks!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes former StarWars.com Senior Editor and Author Dan Brooks to the show! In this episode, your hosts sit down with Dan Brooks to discuss "all things" Star Wars and the process behind Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy. But first, Mark and Becca get to know Dan with some fun Star Wars ques…
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is back on track with episode #362, Star Wars: What's Next? In this episode, your hosts discuss what's next for Star Wars. They go over books, comics, live-action shows, Star Wars Celebration, and upcoming films coming to the big screen. But first, they go over the latest Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Cli…
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