Best Tarkin Podcasts (2025)

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385: Book Review: Star Wars 'Into the Light' and Sith Connections? 1:05:19

9d ago1:05:19

1:05:19

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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429: FIN Crash Course - Episode 429 1:34:24

2d ago1:34:24

1:34:24

FIN Crash Course | Everything You Need For Prerelease! Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re diving into our new-and-improved Crash Course for Final Fantasy! We kick things off with each host bringing five format truth predictions to the table. Then we go deep …

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Battle Beyond The Stars Review - Forbidden Worlds Film Festival With Spider-Dan 53:36

3d ago53:36

53:36

The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival continues with a Battle Beyond The Stars review! Mike & Spider-Dan continue their coverage of the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2025 with Roger Corman’s 1980 sci-fi (Star Wars rip-off) Battle Beyond The Stars; they discuss it in-depth and talk about the festival! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/UCj…

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GXW - Episode 465 - "Andor S2 & Tales of the Underworld" 1:15:42

4d ago1:15:42

1:15:42

We look back at Andor Season 2 and Tales of the Underworld. join us live on YouTube every second Thursday. #starwars #andor #talesoftheunderworld #livestream #podcast #genx #generationx

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FWFF Day One: The Big Picture Documentary By Arthur Cauty Review - Forbidden Worlds Film Festival With Spider-Dan 24:34

5d ago24:34

24:34

It’s the first day of the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival and we review The Big Picture Documentary! In this special episode, Mike & Spider-Dan talk about their first day at the film festival, where a documentary about Bristol’s Megascreen premiered, made by Arthur Cauty, called The Big Picture! The documentary showed the history of Bristol’s cinema…

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428: FINALly Preview Season - Episode 428 1:31:38

9d ago1:31:38

1:31:38

FINALly Preview Season | First Look At Drafting Universes Beyond Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re taking our first look at the Final Fantasy Universes Beyond set! We’re discussing the new mechanics, the signpost uncommons and color pair identities, removal…

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268 – Writing Black Panther & How It Changed Sci-fi: Afrofuturism, Supporting African Authors & The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda With Suyi Davies Okungbowa 1:34:22

10d ago1:34:22

1:34:22

Suyi Davies Okungbowa is this week’s guest, to talk about his latest book, Black Panther: The Intergalactic Empire Of Wakanda, African authors, science fiction and more! In more detail; Mike & Suyi first talk about Suyi incorporates “twoness” in his writing and his implementation of it in the Black Panther novel and how it’s similar, and different,…

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GXW - Episode 464 - "Total Recall (1990)" 1:25:10

12d ago1:25:10

1:25:10

It's Movie Night and Stev3 chose the 1990 Sci-Fi Action "Total Recall". How does it hold up after 35 years? #podcast #arnold #90smovies #genx #generationx #moviereview #arnoldSchwarzenegger #2weeks

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384: In Review: Star Wars: The Acolyte 'Wayseeker' by Justina Ireland 45:54

13d ago45:54

45:54

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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427: 50 TDM Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 427 1:05:20

16d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

50 TDM Takes in 50 Minutes | Tarkir Dragonstorm Spreads Its Wings Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re saying goodbye to Tarkir Dragonstorm with our usual rundown of biggest hits, hottest takes, power rankings, awards winners and more! So, set the timer for 50…

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383: Andor S2 Finale Episodes 10-12 Roundtable Discussion 1:01:26

17d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

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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The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival Preview: Coverage & What’s To Come On Genuine Chit-Chat 14:16

16d ago14:16

14:16

In this special episode Mike talks about the next three interviews he will be releasing on GCC as well as the huge amount of content he’ll be releasing at the end of May for the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival! From 28th May to 1st June, Mike & Spider-Dan will be at the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival to cover all 5 days of the event and hopefully in…

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GXW - Episode 463 - " Glup Shitto w/ Pipsqueak" 1:10:14

19d ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Today we discuss the Star Wars phenomena known as "Glup Shitto". What is that? You have to tune in to find out. We are also joined by "Pipsqueak" Rhea. This episode was recorded during our livestream which happens every second Thursday. Come on out and join us in the fun! #podcast #glupshitto #starwars #andor #genx #generationx #youtube #livestream…

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426: The Eye of the Storm - Episode 426 1:10:05

23d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

The Eye of the Storm | The Off-Script Decks of TDM Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at how to get the MOST out of your Tarkir Dragonstorm drafts. When Boros or Temur are open, it’s smooth sailing ahead, but what happens when you’re at a table where…

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267 – Young Sherlock Holmes 40th Anniversary Review: Forbidden Worlds Film Festival And More! 33:12

23d ago33:12

33:12

Mike has been busy releasing review & discussions of Star Wars: Andor Season 2, but has taken a quick break to review the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes, directed by Barry Levinson and written by Chris Columbus! In more detail, it’s the 40th Anniversary of the movie and as Mike is attending the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, where a special show…

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382: Andor S2 Episodes 7-9 Roundtable Discussion 1:17:31

25d ago1:17:31

1:17:31

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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GXW - Episode 462 - "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" 1:03:15

26d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

It is Jamie's pick for Movie Night and he chose the 2005 Neo-noir black comedy crime movie "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" in honor of Val Kilmer. #kisskissbangbang #valkilmer #RDJ #movie #moviereview #podcast #2000movies

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381: Talking Star Wars: Complete Locations with Emily Shkoukani and Jason Fry! 57:34

26d ago57:34

57:34

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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380: Star Book Announcement News and Tales of the Underworld Review 42:56

27d ago42:56

42:56

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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Ep. XVII - Jango Fett 2:01:01

30d ago2:01:01

2:01:01

In Episode XVII of Mind the Force, we explore the legacy of Jango Fett—Mandalorian, bounty hunter, and father. Often seen as cold and ruthless, Jango’s story reveals a deeper truth about identity, intentionality, and what it means to pass something on. We examine his choice to raise Boba as an unaltered clone, not as a soldier, but as a son shaped …

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425: Weitz Cooking in Tarkir - Episode 425 1:22:32

1M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Weitz Cooking in Tarkir | A Conversation with TDM Limited Design Lead Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re joined by the limited design lead for Tarkir Dragonstorm, Ben Weitz. Ben takes us through the evolution of the format from Vision Design all the way thro…

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379: Star Wars Day Roundtable Discussion: Andor S2 Episodes 4-6 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

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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GXW - Episode 461 - "May the 4th Weekend" 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

It is the May the 4th weekend and we are talkin' Star Wars all episode. Star Wars Celebration Japan Stev3 adventures in Japan The news coming out of Japan Andor Season 2 (epi 1-3) SPOILERS Check out the live stream we do every second Thursday! #starwars #SWCJ #Starwarscelebration #livestream #andor #andorseason2 #podcast #Stormtrooper #…

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424: Hopelessly Devoteed To You - Episode 424 1:18:04

1M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

Hopelessly Devoteed To You | A Deeper Mid-Format Look at TDM Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re getting granular with our views on Tarkir Dragonstorm. The landscape of decks in this draft environment is vast and there are so many different niche corners you …

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New Show Announcement: Star Wars Chit-Chat! Plus Andor Review/Breakdown And Revenge Of The Sith Commentary 1:59

1M ago1:59

1:59

All of Mike's future Star Wars content will be released on the feed of Star Wars Chit-Chat (formerly Comics In Canon), found here: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat or watch the YouTube videos here: https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat There's already two new episodes on there right now; the Andor 3 episode premiere review/breakdown with thin…

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378: Andor S2 3-Episode Premiere Roundtable Discussion 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

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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Baking Fails, Gelato Vs Ice Cream, Weird Food Festivals And More - Monthly M&M 5: Desserts! 40:23

1M ago40:23

40:23

WE'RE BACK! In the fifth episode of Mike & Megan’s show, they talk about Ice Cream & Desserts (submitted by Tonya)! They talk about favourite flavours of ice cream, Italian gelato and stracciatella, before talking about desserts, with plenty of Megan's baking stories. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/1gFZifD-bsU Let us know what you t…

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423: That's What I'm Tarkin' About - Episode 423 1:25:30

1M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

That’s What I’m Tarkin’ About | Maximizing Your Preferences in TDM Draft Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re diving deeper into Tarkir Dragonstorm and what makes this format so hard to talk about! Unlike a prescribed paint-by-numbers archetype system, this fo…

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377: Non-spoiler Andor S2 Review + SWCJ Roundup! 58:41

1M ago58:41

58:41

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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376: Highlights from Star Wars Celebration Japan Days 1 & 2 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

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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GXW - Episode 460 - "What Excites Us - W/ Mike Tarkin" 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Mike Tarkin joins us as we talk SW Celebration Tokyo, toy collecting, Andor S2, and experiencing the Minecraft Movie. #celebration #starwars #minecraft #podcast #Genx #generationx #andor

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375: Talking 'Star Wars' With Charles Soule! 53:45

2M ago53:45

53:45

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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