Best Tarkin Podcasts (2025)

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417: Talking ANDOR With Dr. Chris Kempshall 1:11:12

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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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Long Time Ago - Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics Series > Star Wars Issues #51 Resurrection Of Evil! & #52 To Take The Tarkin! 19:36

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wa…

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The Kids Present KUDOS KIRBY - Black Panther Volume 1 Issue 12 15:16

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Angus reviews Issue #12 "The Kiber Clue!" and closes the year out with re…

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL - The Kids Talk A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story 19:24

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE! Doc and Angus conclude their celebration of the Holiday Season with the Graphic Novel Of The Month selection A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story! A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol-Ghost-Story-ebook/dp/B0C1HT5K4B In 19th century London, on Christmas Eve, the greedy, selfish misanthrope Scroog…

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL - Hellboy: A Christmas Underground 10:08

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Doc and Angus continue their celebration of the Holiday Season with the Comic Book Character Of The Month selection Hellboy: A Christmas Underground! Hellboy: A Christmas Underground https://www.amazon.com/Hellboy-Christmas-Underground-Mike-Mignola-ebook/dp/B01661DX1Y/ Hellboy spends Christmas underground with dead guys in a full-length story. Leav…

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL - The LOBO Paramilitary Christmas Special 13:57

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Doc and Angus continue their celebration of the Holiday Season with another nostalgic blast from the 90's past ... The LOBO Paramilitary Christmas Special! Lobo: Paramilitary Christmas Special #1 ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Lobo-Paramilitary-Christmas-Special-1993-1999-ebook/dp/B01MSE9N86/ When the Easter Bunny hires intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo to…

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The Kids Talk The Ballad Of Halo Jones 1:27:18

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JJ and Angus celebrate Alan Moore Month with their review of the author's epic space opera The Ballad Of Halo Jones! ALAN MOORE MONTH - The Ballad of Halo Jones: Full Colour Omnibus Edition https://www.amazon.com/Ballad-Halo-Jones-Colour-Omnibus-ebook/dp/B0BS4GYVH5/ Leave a message at [email protected] Join the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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416: Shadow Council: Where is Grand Admiral Rae Sloane? 53:50

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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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HOLIDAY SPECIAL - Santa The Barbarian 13:55

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Doc and Angus celebrate the Holiday Season with a nostalgic blast from the 90's past ... Santa The Barbarian! Santa the Barbarian #1 https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Barbarian-1-Maximum/dp/B002YBBHIM/ Leave a message at [email protected] Join the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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415: Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of Tarkin's Top Shelf and Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1:00:31

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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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Doc's Comics Crossovers - DC Versus Marvel & Marvel Versus DC 34:46

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Welcome back to Doc's Comics Crossovers! This is a series that explores the history of comic book crossover issues. This episode's crossover event selections are 1996's DC Versus Marvel & Marvel Versus DC! DC Versus Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus https://www.amazon.com/Dc-Versus-Marvel-Amalgam-Omnibus/dp/1779523262/ Who would win: Batman or Captai…

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Comic Book Character Of The Month - Rorschach 27:07

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Doc and Angus discuss Alan Moore's character creation Rorschach and explore writer Tom King's take on the character in his graphic novel 'Rorschach'! All in celebration of Alan Moore Month. Rorschach (2020-) https://www.amazon.com/Rorschach-2020-Tom-King-ebook/dp/B09KMGKVG7/ It’s been 35 years since Ozymandias dropped a giant interdimensional squid…

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Thanksgiving Super Special 2025 Part TWO 12:40

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Doc and Angus conclude their celebration of the season with Batman: Li'l Gotham Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving, Batman and Robin join the families of Gotham City around the table for a holiday feast--and birds of a feather flock together to stage a march against the city...led by The Penguin! Batman: Li'l Gotham Vol. 1 ⁠https://w…

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414: Interview: Talking 'Revenge of the Sith' 20th Anniversary with Matthew Stover and Tom Hoeler! 53:54

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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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Thanksgiving Super Special 2025 Part ONE 8:22

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Doc and Angus present a cornucopia of comics goodness in celebration of Thanksgiving. First up is Spider-Gwen in 'Cold Turkey'. Spider-Gwen (2015-2018) #14 https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Gwen-2015-2018-14-Jason-Latour-ebook/dp/B01L7YVPMO/ Leave a message at [email protected] Join the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://me…

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413: Talking 'Star Wars: Master of Evil' with Adam Christopher 58:25

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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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The Kids Talk 2026 Kirby's Kids Graphic Novel Reading List 27:31

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Doc and Angus announce and discuss the 2026 Kirby's Kids Graphic Novel and Comic Book Character of the Month reading selections. KIRBY’S KIDS GRAPHIC NOVEL READING LIST FOR 2026 January - VERTIGO MONTH - Northlanders Vol. 1 – Sven the Returned https://www.amazon.com/Northlanders-Vol-1-Sven-Returned/dp/1401219187/ February - Starstruck / Starstruck:…

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The Kids Present KUDOS KIRBY - Black Panther Volume 1 Issue 11 10:51

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Angus reviews Issue #11 "Kiber the Cruel!" Black Panther Epic Collection:…

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412: Book Review: Star Wars 'Master of Evil' by Adam Christopher 51:45

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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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Kirby's Kids Super Special: Neal Adams 2025 Celebration Conclusion - Batman With Robin The Teen Wonder 26:10

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Doc and Angus conclude our year long celebration of Neal Adams with two iconic issues of Batman With Robin The Teen Wonder! Batman by Neal Adams Book Three https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Adams-Three-Brave-1955-1983-ebook/dp/B083F7W5GG/ Batman vol.1; #234 “Half An Evil” This is the first appearance of the Bronze Age Two-Face, who would remain the sam…

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411: 'Who Owns the Myth?' with Pete Fletzer 59:33

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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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Long Time Ago - Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics Series > Star Wars Issue #50 - The Crimson Forever! 15:23

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wa…

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410: 'There's Been an Awakening...Have You Felt it?' 55:23

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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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The Kids Present Long STRANGE Trip - Doctor Strange #169 14:10

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Welcome to Long STRANGE Trip, a journey into the publication history of Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Let's place the Eye of Agamotto on The Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Stephen Strange. Broadcasting from his own Sanctum Sanctorum is our host Angus who will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover Doctor Strange's comics l…

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Long Time Ago - Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics Series > Star Wars Issue #49 - The Last Jedi 16:43

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wa…

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409: In Review: Star Wars: Visions (Volume 3) 53:59

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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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Halloween Horror Month 2025 Celebration - The Kids Talk Memetic: The Apocalyptic Trilogy 36:40

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Doc and Angus conclude Halloween Horror Month with a trilogy of self-contained horror comics by James Tynion IV. The precursor to the creative titan that would take the comics world by storm with the Slaughterverse. In Memetic, a weaponized meme leads to the utter annihilation of the human race within 72 hours. The root of this apocalypse is a sing…

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Halloween Horror Month 2025 Celebration - Comic Book Character Of The Month Emmy From Harrow County 21:35

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Doc and Angus step into Harrow County and meet Emmy. Emmy always knew that the woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts and monsters. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she learns that she is connected to these creatures--and to the land itself--in a way she never imagined. Comic Book Character Of The Month Emmy -Harrow County Omnibus…

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408: In Review: Star Wars: The Last Order and The Hunt for Ben Solo 59:08

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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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Halloween Horror Month 2025 Celebration - Comic Book Character Of The Month Guts From Berserk 20:04

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Doc and Angus encounter Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. Berserk Volume 1 htt…

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407: Rotta the Hutt and 'Revenge of the Sith' 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 53:48

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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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The Kids Present KUDOS KIRBY - Black Panther Volume 1 Issue 10 9:22

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Angus reviews Issue #10 "This World Shall Die!" Black Panther Epic Collec…

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Halloween Horror Month 2025 Celebration - Neal Adams' Eerie 21:35

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Doc and Angus celebrate Neal Adams all year long in 2025 and in this seventh installment they reflect on Neal's contributions to horror comics in celebration of Halloween Horror Month. Next up is his work in Eerie! Eerie Volume 3 Issue #125 ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Eerie-125-Various/dp/B004NMA9FW/ This 1981 Eerie Annual includes the following reprin…

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406: Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements from NYCC 1:01:13

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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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Halloween Horror Month 2025 Celebration - Neal Adams' Deadman 26:20

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Doc and Angus celebrate Neal Adams all year long in 2025 and in this sixth installment they reflect on Neal's contributions to horror comics in celebration of Halloween Horror Month. Next up is his work on Deadman! Deadman: Book One https://www.amazon.com/Deadman-Book-One-NEAL-ADAMS-ebook/dp/B00J4ZT9LI/ DEADMAN features spectacular, bravura artwork…

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Halloween Horror Month 2025 Celebration - Neal Adams' The Spectre 25:47

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Doc and Angus celebrate Neal Adams all year long in 2025 and in this fifth installment they reflect on Neal's contributions to horror comics in celebration of Halloween Horror Month. First up is his work on The Spectre! The Spectre (1967-1969) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F784SPG We read The Spectre (Issues #2-5) 1967-1968 . These issues don’t make…

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405: Star Wars Roundup: Mandalorian Teaser, Pieces of the Past, and Starfighter! 58:34

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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…