Happy Life Day! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts celebrate the 44th anniversary of Star Wars 'Holiday Special.' They also discuss the new footage of Andor Season 2 and Skeleton Crew from Tuesday's Disney Plus and Hulu trailer for what's coming in 2025. Then Becca and Mark talk about the upcoming issue of Empire Magazine featuring Andor Season 2 and recap their podcasting journey for 2024. But first, they go over the news!

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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Star Wars Insider and StarWars.com writer James Floyd to the show to discuss his Star Wars book, 'Star Wars Crossword Puzzles.' In this episode, your hosts sit down with James Floyd to talk all things Star Wars and his upcoming book from Chronicle Books!

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Skeleton Crew Final Trailer Discussion! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss the final trailer for the upcoming Star Wars show, 'Skeleton Crew' coming to Disney Plus on December 3rd. But first, Mark and Becca go over the latest Star Wars news.

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Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements from NYCC, Rey's New Jedi Order, and the recent Skeleton Crew news. In this episode, your hosts have a lot to talk about and go over as they review all the latest announcements, news, and reveals. 

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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: Mace Windu 'The Glass Abyss' by Steven Barnes. In this episode, your hosts discuss the latest Star Wars novel by Random House Worlds Publishing and Steven Barnes. But first, Mark and Becca go over the Star Wars news: Kanan Jarrus's original concept art, Eman Esfandi appears on 'The Sackhoff Show,' Ewan McGregor wants to wear Clone Wars Armor, and Skeleton Crew enjoy fan tweets!

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Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Steven Barnes, an American science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writer and author of Star Wars: The Glass Abyss, to the show. Your hosts are delighted to share their conversation with the very talented Steven Barnes about his latest endeavor, 'The Glass Abyss,' which features Jedi Master Mace Windu between Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. But first, Mark and Becca get to know Steven with some Star Wars "Get-To-Know-You" questions!

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Tarkin's Top Shelf talks 'Star Wars: The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless'  with George Mann. Your hosts welcome returning guest George Mann, one of the authors of Star Wars: The High Republic. In this episode, your hosts have the rare opportunity to ask George Mann about his latest project for Star Wars 'The High Republic.' They talk about the mindset of the Jedi, triangular relationships, the Nameless, and the Blight, and writing in parallel with 'The Acolyte.' If you are a big 'The High Republic' fan, this is one conversation you don't want to miss!

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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first issue of Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising comic series. In this episode, your hosts discuss the first issue from the newest Star Wars comic series, The Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising. But first, Mark and Becca go over the latest Star Wars news.

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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars: The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless by George Mann. In this episode, your hosts review the last YA novel of The High Republic for 2024, Star Wars: 'Tears of the Nameless.' Mark and Becca discuss their initial thoughts, character growth, and story progression regarding the Nameless and the Blight. But first, they go over some Star Wars news. 

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Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews Star Wars VADER Grand Finale written by Greg Pak, and they talk Skeleton Crew News and Reveals. But first, Mark and Becca discuss the latest Star Wars news: Lego Star Wars 'Rebuild the Galaxy,' the unannounced Star Wars audio drama 'Padawan's Pride,' an upcoming author interview, and the next Star Wars: The High Republic book. 

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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts remember the late James Earl Jones, who passed away on September 9th, 2024. Mark and Becca remember the voice of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones. Ewan McGregor receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, followed by a speech from Hayden Christensen. Your hosts then discuss the Star Wars Comic Series Finale written by Charles Soule and the Cover Art Reveal for the upcoming novel 'The Acolyte Wayseeker' by Justina Ireland, and review LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy series on Disney Plus.

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