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Adventures Assemble is your passport to the nerdiest destinations on Earth! Join host Ryan Hecht as he travels the globe in search of comic cons, movie locations, theme parks, and pop culture hotspots. Whether you're planning your own geeky getaway or just love a good adventure story, this podcast brings fandoms to life—one epic trip at a time.
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Tarkin's Top Shelf

Becca Benjamin & Mark Sutter

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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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Echoed Locations

Patrick Dugan

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Echoed Locations is a Traveler’s Guide to a Solarpunk World! In this Audio Fiction Travel Show, follow Chori’s adventures to record the unique cultures and locations previously explored by their deceased mentor Raymond. From riverboat speakeasy collectives to worker-dog islands, the world has a lot to offer if you know where to look.
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The Sister Files

The Sister Files

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Two sisters talking about anything and everything paranormal, sci-fi, supernatural, scary, unexplained, strange, unusual and otherwise weird. Join Brandy and Raven as they awkwardly discuss topics and stories of all things strange and weird.
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Imagine a world where the lines between dreams and reality blur so completely that it’s impossible to tell where one begins and the other ends. In this world, the boundaries of what we perceive are constantly shifting—like a dream where nothing is as it seems, but everything feels as real as the ground beneath your feet. It’s a place where the end of everything is always lurking on the horizon, not as a final moment, but as a question you can’t quite shake: When does reality assert itself? I ...
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the final installment of Star Wars: The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi by Charles Soule. Mark and Becca have an in-depth and thought-provoking conversation about Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi. During their discussion, they draw many connections to Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars R…
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts discuss the 'End of Eras' with Star Wars 'The High Republic,' The Acolyte, and Andor. When one door closes, another opens. Mark and Becca talk about their overall satisfaction with The High Republic Era and its live-action sequel, 'The Acolyte,' and Andor coming to a close. They also discuss possibl…
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts welcome the author of: 'Midi-chlorians: An Alliance of Science, Mythology, and Magic,' and the cohost of 'Bombadcast,' Scotty Jayro to the show. Mark and Becca kick off the show by asking Scotty some Star Wars "Get-To-Know-You" questions, and then they talk about Midi-chlorians, Star Wars Celebratio…
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Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses Star Wars: The High Republic: A Valiant Vow by Justina Ireland. In this episode, your hosts review the final Star Wars book from The High Republic author Justina Ireland, 'A Valiant Vow.' But first, Mark and Becca talk about the latest Star Wars 'Starfighter' news, the first anniversary of 'The Acolyte,' and the approac…
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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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I'm back from Japan and not going anywhere this week—except deep into YouTube land. In this episode, I share my mission to grow the Adventures Assemble YouTube channel from just 12 subscribers to the magical 1,000 needed to unlock monetization. I'm talking content strategy, upcoming nerdy adventures, and the weird, wonderful places I’m planning to …
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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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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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I’m back from Japan! In this episode, I recover (barely) from the post-Star Wars Celebration plague and take you through the final stretch of my two-week nerd adventure across Japan. I recap my day trips to Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe—including sacred deer, curry that broke the internet, and the Osaka fried food fantasy known as kushikatsu. Plus, I share…
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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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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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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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✏️ Episode Description: In this deeply personal episode of Adventures Assemble, I check in from Osaka with a raw and real update on my first week in Japan. From the highs of epic ramen and electric baseball games to the lows of jet lag and a 102° fever, it’s been a wild ride—and not quite the one I expected. I talk about attending Star Wars Celebra…
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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode, I’m just 48 hours away from getting on a plane to Japan—and I’m feeling a wild mix of excitement and nerves! I break down my full itinerary, from Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo to day trips out of Osaka, a visit to Hiroshima, and wrapping it all up in Kanazawa. I’ve got my ticket, passport, money, and smartphone—everything else I’l…
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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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It’s officially happening—I'm just two weeks away from heading to Japan for Star Wars Celebration 2025! In this episode, I talk through everything I’ve got planned so far (and everything I still need to figure out). From panel reservations that didn’t go my way to plotting late-night food tours in Tokyo, the itinerary is finally starting to come to…
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Description: In this second episode of Adventures Assemble, I’m just three weeks away from boarding a plane to Tokyo for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025—and wow, there’s still a LOT to figure out. Join me as I talk through the panel reservation madness, what’s been announced so far, and my thoughts on all things Star Wars—from the original trilogy…
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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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Welcome to the very first episode of Adventures Assemble! I’m Ryan Hecht, and I’m heading to Japan for Star Wars Celebration 2025—and no, I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing. This podcast isn’t a polished guide from a seasoned world traveler—it’s a real-time journey from someone figuring it out as he goes. In this episode, I introduce the show…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Finale: The Real Good Guys. In this episode, your hosts get together one last time for an in-depth conversation on the season finale of Skeleton Crew. But first, they talk about the recent interview with Skeleton C…
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 7: We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble. In this episode, your hosts return for an in-depth discussion on the 7th episode of Skeleton Crew, directed by Lee Isaac Chung. But first, they discuss the recent repor…
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 6: Zero Friends Again. In this episode, your hosts have an in-depth discussion on the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. But first, they go over the Star Wars news: Updates on…
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5: "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates." But first, they go over the 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 t…
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 'Can't Say I Remember No At Attin.' But first, they go over some Star Wars news. Sources: Star Wars: Phasma Novel Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron Trilogy Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe …
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 3: 'Very Interesting, As an Astrogation Problem. But first, they reflect on the 7-year Anniversary of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Clic…
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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Star Wars: Bestiary Volume 1, Star Wars Encyclopedia, The High Republic Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars: Secrets of The Clone Troopers. Mark and Becca talk about Skeleton Crew Episode 3: Very Interesting As an Astrogation problem, but first, they discuss some Star Wars news. Help us spre…
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Tarkin's Top Shelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 2-Episode Premiere. But first, they go over the latest in Star Wars news. Sources Cited in Discussion: Star Wars: Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland Hel…
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Are you ready for an adventure? In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review the latest promotional posters and T.V. spots for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew in a "Final Hype" before the 2-episode premiere, December 2nd on Disney Plus. But first, they go over the Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe v…
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Skeleton Crew HYPE is NEEL (REAL)! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review The Filmmakers Roundtable Discussion via StarWars.com. They also discuss the interview with Jude Law conducted by Kristin Baver on the official Star Wars site and the cast interviews via Nerdist, Comic Book, and Star Wars Explained. But first, Mark and Becca…
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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 A…
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