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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Mark Sutter Podcasts
Idiot's Array is a Star Wars podcast hosted by Alan Zaugg, Mark Sutter, and Ryder Waldron. We bridge the Star Wars galaxy, from the movies to the comics, the novels to Star Wars Rebels and The Clone Wars. On Idiot's Array we discuss Star Wars in a fun and intelligent way. We'd be honored if you'd join us at the Sabacc table! Contact us: Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Email: [email protected] Facebook: Idiot's Array Alan: @jedizaugg Mark: @MarkESutter Ryder: @RyderWaldronDDS
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Weekly medical discussions with Drs. Mark and Gawayne Vaughan of the Auburn Medical Group. This is the audio portion of a weekly YouTube livestream. Dr. Mark Vaughan is the Medical Director of the Auburn Medical Group. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Sutter Independent Physicians. Dr. Gawayne Vaughan is a staff physician at the Auburn Medical Group and serves as co-Medical Director for Service Excellence for Sutter Independent Physicians. Learn about the Auburn Medical Group at ...
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Dr. Mark Vaughan reviews COVID-19 (Coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2) pandemic news updates. Updates are based on daily news and scientific reports and are usually shorter than 5 minutes. Most of the information is gleaned from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security daily updates among other sources of health and medical news stories. Dr. Vaughan is the Medical Director of the Auburn Medical Group. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Sutter Independent Physicians. Learn about the Aubu ...
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Talkin' Isles is the official interview podcast of the New York Islanders. Join Radio Color Commentator Greg Picker and NewYorkIslanders.com Digital Director Cory Wright, as they welcome special guests, alumni, broadcasters and chat about all things involving the New York Islanders.
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419: Talking 'Force Origins' and 'Mortis' with Illustrator Erik Pflueger
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Tarkin's Top Shelf starts the New Year with a discussion about the Force. The hosts are joined by Erik Pflueger, illustrator and creator of "Hollywood Babble-On: The Coloring Book" and cover artist for "Quick Stops." Erik talks about how Star Wars and the Mortis Arc from The Clone Wars have shaped his latest art project. The episode explores the or…
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418: Goodbye Star Wars 2025: The Belonging You Seek Is Not Behind You. It Is Ahead!
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Happy New Year! In this episode, Tarkin's Top Shelf says goodbye to Star Wars 2025 and welcomes 2026. Mark and Becca start with the latest Star Wars news, then look back at everything that happened over the past year. To wrap up their final episode of 2025, they share their hopes for Star Wars in 2026. "The belonging you seek is not behind you. It …
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Episode 259 - Star Wars New Year's Resolutions
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As the new year is upon us, we started wondering what New Year's resolutions would our favorite Star Wars characters make. Do our heroes and villains examine their lives at the close of a calendar year and attempt to make changes in their lives? Or do they stay the course and see no need to make any improvements? Join us on Episode 259 and end the …
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417: Talking ANDOR With Dr. Chris Kempshall
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to have Dr. Chris Kempshall back on the show, thanks to a listener request. In this episode, the hosts talk with Dr. Kempshall about ANDOR, focusing on his expertise in transnational experiences of warfare and how history is shown in modern media. Before that, they cover the latest updates on Daisy Ridley and the new R…
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416: Shadow Council: Where is Grand Admiral Rae Sloane?
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts talk about the 'Shadow Council,' its founding members, and where they might be in The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Becca and Mark focus on one big question: where is Grand Admiral Rae Sloane, and is she okay? Before diving in, they cover the latest Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the sh…
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On Episode 258, Idiot's Array discuss puppets in Star Wars: which were the best, which were the worst, and which characters should've been puppets but weren't? We also discuss the recent announcement that Star Wars: A New Hope original theatrical version will be released in theaters to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Will it be the actual original …
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415: Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of Tarkin's Top Shelf and Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is marking the podcast's 10th anniversary and celebrating 10 years since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In this episode, the hosts look back at their very first show, where they reviewed the Star Wars: The Force Awakens novel, the Star Wars: Before the Awakening young adult novel, and the movie that brought the Star…
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Episode 257 - Anakin Skywalker OR Luke Skywalker: Who is the True Hero of Star Wars? (Live from Fan X 2025)
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Anakin Skywalker and his son Luke were instrumental in the events of the Star Wars galaxy. They were both powerful Jedi Masters whose heroic actions and decisions led to the return of the Jedi, but they also nearly led to the dark side forever dominating the galaxy. Both made the ultimate sacrifice to save those they cared about and other galactic …
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414: Interview: Talking 'Revenge of the Sith' 20th Anniversary with Matthew Stover and Tom Hoeler!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf brings back author Matthew Stover and Random House Worlds Senior Editor Tom Hoeler to discuss the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. This episode centers on the anniversary edition's creative process, enduring legacy, and ongoing influence on Star Wars literature. Help us spread the word about the sho…
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413: Talking 'Star Wars: Master of Evil' with Adam Christopher
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to have author Adam Christopher back on the show to talk about his new Star Wars novel, 'Master of Evil.' In this episode, Mark and Becca catch up with Adam for the first time since Star Wars Celebration Anaheim and chat about the creative process behind Star Wars: Master of Evil. Before diving into the main discussion…
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412: Book Review: Star Wars 'Master of Evil' by Adam Christopher
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Star Wars: Master of Evil by Adam Christopher. The book is set just after Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and follows Darth Vader as he searches for ways to 'cheat death.' Before Mark and Becca dive into their main discussion, they share the latest Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about…
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411: 'Who Owns the Myth?' with Pete Fletzer
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to welcome Pete Fletzer, host of the 'Around the Galaxy' podcast and author of 'Who Owns the Myth?'. In this episode, Mark and Becca chat with Pete about his latest project, 'Who Owns the Myth: Star Wars, Fandom, and the Soul of the Saga.' Before getting into the main discussion, they ask Pete some fun Star Wars questi…
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410: 'There's Been an Awakening...Have You Felt it?'
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There's been an awakening. Have you felt it? In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts celebrate the 11th anniversary of the first official teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Before getting into the main topic, they talk about recent Star Wars news and share the latest rumors about Ahsoka Season 2 and upcoming projects. Sources: Star W…
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Episode 256 - Ben Solo, Tattoos, and Downton Abbey
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On Episode 256, we discuss the latest Star Wars news about a possible Kylo Ren/Ben Solo movie. What derailed this movie? What are the latest updates? What are the chances that we eventually get a Ben Solo movie? What seems to be the future of new Star Wars projects on Disney+? We also answer some fun listener emails about Downton Abbey, candy, and …
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409: In Review: Star Wars: Visions (Volume 3)
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Happy Halloween! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts take a close look at each of the nine new Star Wars: Visions (Volume 3) episodes, which all came out on Disney+ on October 29, 2025. Before that, Mark and Becca talk about the latest Star Wars news, like Rosario Dawson's updates on Ahsoka Season 2 and new details about 'The Hunt for…
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408: In Review: Star Wars: The Last Order and The Hunt for Ben Solo
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts kick things off with news about Adam Driver, who played Kylo Ren and Ben Solo in the Sequel trilogy. They talk about his recent movie idea, The Hunt for Ben Solo, which he pitched to Lucasfilm and Disney. After that, Mark and Becca review Star Wars: The Last Order, a young adult novel by Kwame Mbalia…
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It's Halloween-time in the galaxy and on Episode 255 we are covering some Halloweeen topics! -Which character would give out which type of candy for Halloween? -What are the best in-universe costumes/disguises? -Which character would we like to dress up as for Halloween? We start the show by talking about the new series Alan is going to watch and r…
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407: Rotta the Hutt and 'Revenge of the Sith' 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
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Join Tarkin's Top Shelf as they dive into the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition novel. In this episode, your hosts present the commemorative collector's piece and, before that, Mark and Becca break down the latest news, including Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian and the Grogu movie. Help us spread the word about the sh…
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406: Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements from NYCC
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Tarkin's Top Shelf brings you the latest publishing announcements from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at New York City Comic Con. First, the hosts catch you up on the newest Star Wars news. 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 sub…
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Episode 254 - Casting Star Wars....Today!
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On Episode 254, we pretend that Star Wars was not made in 1977 and the script is available and waiting for a cast. So who would we cast in the major roles of Star Wars? Join us to see who we would choose and we'd love to hear who you would choose. We begin the show by each revealing our favorite Jedi. X: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podc…
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405: Star Wars Roundup: Mandalorian Teaser, Pieces of the Past, and Starfighter!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf covers the latest Star Wars announcements and releases. Becca and Mark first discuss the news before diving into the Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser, "Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past," and the Starfighter image and rumors. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RS…
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404: Author Interview: 'Lucas Wars' with Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is thrilled to welcome 'Lucas Wars' author Laurent Hopman and illustrator Renaud Roche to the show. Mark and Becca talk with them about their graphic novel biography of George Lucas and his Star Wars journey. Before diving in, the hosts kick things off with some fun Star Wars questions for their guests. Help us spread the word ab…
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Tarkin's Top Shelf continues celebrating its 400th episode milestone, and this time, Diana Lee Inosanto is back as their special guest. Join Mark and Becca as they chat about all things Star Wars with Diana, known for her role as Morgan Elsbeth. She brings her talent and charm to the conversation, making this episode one you won't want to miss. Hel…
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In Star Wars, escapes are necessary for our heroes again and again. On Episode 253, we discuss the greatest escapes in Star Wars and which are our favorites. We begin the show by discussing our panel schedule at this week's Fan X convention in Salt Lake City. We also discuss a listener email and talk about some of the latest Star Wars news. Feel fr…
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402: "There Are More of Us" With Vanessa Marshall
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Join us for another exciting episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf as Hera Syndulla herself, Vanessa Marshall, stops by for a chat. They discuss Vanessa's many voices in her career, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars fandom, and her latest endeavor, the 'Pod of Rebellion' podcast. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click her…
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