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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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Signup to Generate a PitchA 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.
Tarkin's Top Shelf is hosted by Becca Benjamin & Mark Sutter. The show has published 470 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "469: VADER, Books, and Comics!" (21 October 2026, 48 minutes), "466: 'Star Wars': Jon Watts to direct next movie for Lucasfilm" (1 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "465: Mortis Gods Are a THING! Plus, Rumors of the Future?" (24 September 2026, 43 minutes).
Tarkin's Top Shelf publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 470 episodes.
Booking probability for Tarkin's Top Shelf is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tarkin's Top Shelf requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tarkin's Top Shelf's contact route on record: verified email.
Becca Benjamin & Mark Sutter hosts Tarkin's Top Shelf, a tv podcast with 470 episodes published.
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Episode #469
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts kick things off with the news: Carrie Fisher's 70th birthday , 'Reign of the Empire: From the Ashes' synopsis, and Daniel Logan posts a video alongside...
Tarkin's Top Shelf
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts discuss the latest report from The Hollywood Reporter: 'Star Wars': Jon Watts to direct next movie for Lucasfilm ! Before jumping in, Mark and Becca go...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts kick things off with the latest Star Wars news: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts is officially open; Hayden Christensen attends the "grand opening" with...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! In this episode, your hosts review Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Book 2): Edge of the Abyss by Rebecca Roanhorse. Mark and Becca kick things off with the latest...
Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes author Rebecca Roanhorse to the show for an exclusive interview about Star Wars: Reign of the Empire (Book 2) 'Edge of the Abyss.' In this episode, your hosts are joined by Rebecca Roanhorse...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca kick things off with the latest in Star Wars news: Filoni's Film gets an update , first glimpses of the Lucas Museum, Star Wars Celebration 'Fan Panel'...
Episode #461
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts welcome back authors Kristin Baver and Dr. Chris Kempshall to the show! In this episode, Mark and Becca invite their guests to discuss all their past Star...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Your hosts kick things off with the news: Hayden Christensen stopped by 'Hey Jonas!' Podcast and Dave Filoni's vision for Star Wars across generations. Mark and Becca...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! D23 delivered, and your hosts are here to break it all down. Mark and Becca kick things off with the Harrison Ford-inspired 'Indiana Jones' ride coming to Disney...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca start things off with the latest news and announcements from Rebel Scum Con, including John Boyega and Rottas on the Run , Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm...
Episode #457
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Star Wars Visions: The Ninth Jedi is finally here, and your hosts are ready to talk all about it! Mark and Becca were lucky enough to receive 'early screeners' from...
Episode #456
Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another fun episode. Mark and Becca talk about the latest announcements from the Lucasfilm Publishing panel at SDCC. They also review the first Star Wars romance young adult novel, Star...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to have Madeleine Roux, author of Star Wars: Legacy , join the show for an exclusive interview. Since its announcement in 2025, Star Wars: Legacy has become one of the most anticipated...
Tarkin's Top Shelf takes a look at Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux. Mark and Becca talk about the upcoming novel, which is coming from Random House World Publishing and will be out on July 28th. Their review...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca start with the latest Star Wars news: the official trailer for Ninth Jedi drops tomorrow and a cover reveal for Star Pilots by Dr. Chris Kempshall...
Episode #451
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back with another fun episode! Mark and Becca start with the news: Ninth Jedi premieres at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2nd; a new excerpt from the upcoming novel 'Reign of the Empire...
Tarkin's Top Shelf is back from vacation! In this episode, Mark and Becca chat about the latest Star Wars news and updates. They kick things off by talking about getting early review copies of Star Wars: The Art of...
Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with a new episode! This time, your hosts review issue 2 of Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire 'Shadow of Batuu' and the Star Wars: The Mandalorian Visual Guide . Mark and Becca also share...
Tarkin's Top Shelf just watched Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu! Mark and Becca return with a spoiler cast episode to review ' The Mandalorian and Grogu. ' They begin with their overall thoughts and then dive right...
Episode #447
The night before 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' movie has arrived! Mark and Becca are back with another fun Star Wars chat. In this episode, they talk about the first reviews for the new movie . Before that, they cover the...
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