Dan Z is joined by Craig Dickinson and Mike Audette. The hosts open the show by talking about how they celebrated the 40th anniversary of Star Wars and the impact of nostalgia. Bill Motz and Bob Roth, Executive Producers of Lego Star Wars The Freemaker Adventures discuss the past, present, and future of the hit show. Tom Gross does the news, and in the Coffee Chat, they talk about Gatekeeping vs. Contextualization for new fans. They close out the show reading some tweets. This the podcast you’re...
Jun 01, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Dan Z is joined by Ryder Waldron & Matt Moore. The hosts open the show by talking about the new Vanity Fair article on The Last Jedi. Huff Post and Hashtag Roundup CEO Jeff Dwoskin discusses Star Wars and social media, and in the Coffee Chat, they reflect on the 40th anniversary of Star Wars. They close out the show with a Facebook post regarding Star Wars Land. This the podcast you're looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz ...
May 25, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Dan Z is joined by Chris Pirillo and Dennis Keithly. The hosts open the show with a number of topics, including talk on the Star Wars 40th anniversary action figures. Jason Brame stops by with a canon update, and Dan Z. gives the news, During the Coffee Chat, the hosts discuss George Lucas turning 73, and they close out the show with email. This is the podcast you're looking for! ------------------------------------------- Join our Patreon page @ https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeWithKenobi?ty=h Pur...
May 18, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Dan Z is joined by Jeff McGee, and Mike Rodio. The hosts start the show with talk on the upcoming Darth Vader comic and the pros and cons of a new Darth Vader story. Then they discuss the Star Wars 1/2 marathon and what kind of prep is involved. Tom Gross gives the news, and during the Coffee Chat, the hosts discuss a unique angle featured in Luke's training on Dagobah, and they close out the show with email. This is the podcast you're looking for! Songs: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the G...
May 11, 2017•1 hr 8 min
The new Coffee With Kenobi format is live! Dan Z is joined by Cory Clubb, James Arnold Taylor, & Leland Chee. The hosts open the show by talking about the release dates of Episode IX and Indiana Jones V. JAT discusses Rogue One, his love of the franchise, and so much more. New CWK mainstay Tom Gross gives the news, and during the Coffee Chat, the hosts discuss the history and legacy of May the 4th, Star Wars Day. Dan and Cory share an interview from Star Wars Celebration Orlando with Keeper ...
May 04, 2017•1 hr 10 min
The tradition continues: drive home with us from the airport as we break down day three of Star Wars Celebration Orlando, as well as our overall thoughts and reflections on the entire experience. Highlights include a closer look at Galactic Nights, all of the exclusive merchandise, what Star Wars friendships mean, and much more. In addition, we have more information about our new format, including when you can expect the first episode of the next iteration of Coffee With Kenobi. We close our Cel...
Apr 24, 2017•49 min
Here is our report from Day Three of Celebration Orlando, with a recap of Day Two, and a discussion of the inaugural Galactic Nights, located at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Aaron Harris and Dave Modders join us as we share immediate reactions to all of the Star Wars Rebels announcements. We also have more conversations with Star Wars fans at Celebration Orlando. Live from the Convention floor, this is the podcast you’re looking for! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi Celebration Orlando tee here P...
Apr 21, 2017•19 min
Live from Celebration Orlando, join Coffee With Kenobi at the Star Wars Rebels press conference. Dave Filoni, Tiya Sircar, Vanessa Marshall, Steve Blum, and Taylor Gray share their thoughts on the past, present, and future of the hit television series, and weigh in on the upcoming final season. Live from the convention floor, this is the podcast you're looking for! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi Celebration Orlando tee here Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi Celebration Orlando hoodie here -----...
Apr 18, 2017•43 min
Here is our report from Day Two of Celebration Orlando, including interviews with Star Wars fans on the convention floor, as well as initial reactions to the teaser trailer of The Last Jedi from Dan Z, Cory Clubb, Jeff McGee of Comics With Kenobi & Marvin Dog Media, and Scott Murray of Assembly of Geeks. We also catch up with The Star Wars Heresiesauthor, Paul McDonald. Live from the Convention floor, this is the podcast you’re looking for! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi Celebration Orland...
Apr 18, 2017•40 min
Here is our report from Day One of Celebration Orlando, with interviews with Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Tricia Barr of Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia. We also have audio of the Star Wars 40th anniversary panel, with audio from Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Mark Hamill, and much more. Live from the Convention floor, this is the podcast you're looking for! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi Celebration Orlando tee here Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi Celebration Orlando hoodie here ----------------...
Apr 15, 2017•2 hr
The Celebration Orlando Podcast stage is here! Join us for Cory's last show as we discuss our topic for the podcast stage, mythology and storytelling. We also discuss Celebration collectibles, introduce members of the Coffee With Kenobi family, and hear brilliant insights from the podcast stage attendees. We also reveal the brand new Coffee With Kenobi format. This is the podcast you're looking for! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi Celebration Orlando tee here Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi Ce...
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Note: Our most sincere apologies for the audio during our conversation with Amy Ratcliffe. This is through no fault of Ms. Ratcliffe, and is completely due to an error in production; we hope you will bear with us, as Amy has some awesome things to say! In today’s show, we talk with Amy Ratcliffe about our topics for Show # 65, Celebration Orlando questions and tips. We also look back at Cory’s contributions to Coffee With Kenobi over the last four years, as he hosts his last podcast in the CWK s...
Apr 12, 2017•1 hr 47 min
Note: Our most sincere apologies for the audio during our conversation with Amy Ratcliffe. This is through no fault of Ms. Ratcliffe, and is completely due to an error in production; we hope you will bear with us, as Amy has some awesome things to say! The Road to Celebration concludes as Coffee With Kenobi‘s Dan Z & Cory Clubb talk with Behind-The-Scenes Stage Host Amy Ratcliffe, as they give their Top Five panel recommendations. They also discuss the return of Hayden Christensen, look at t...
Apr 07, 2017•47 min
The Road to Celebration returns as Coffee With Kenobi‘s Dan Z & Cory Clubb talk with Steve Sansweet on Rancho Obi-Wan's presence at Celebration Orlando. They also discuss the latest Star Wars Celebration news, including a Mark Hamill update. With two weeks to go, Dan and Cory discuss: Mark Hamill to attend Celebration Coffee With Kenobi on the Podcast stage The Celebration Orlando Podcast meet-up Dan Z on Writer's Panel Stage Panels Schedule Store Exclusives Force For Change Products Become ...
Mar 31, 2017•48 min
The Road to Celebration returns as Coffee With Kenobi‘s Dan Z & Cory Clubb discuss the latest Star Wars Celebration hype, news on the upcoming Han Solo film, and break down key moments from Star Wars Rebels penultimate episode in Season Three, "Twin Suns". With three weeks to go, Dan and Cory discuss: Han Solo details “Twin Suns” Talking PointsStar Wars podcast awardsFreddie and Sarah Michelle Gellar coming to Celebration!Coffee With Kenobi on the Celebration podcast stagePodcast meetup on S...
Mar 24, 2017•1 hr 2 min
The Road to Celebration is here! Join Coffee With Kenobi‘s Dan Z & Cory Clubb as they prepare for Star Wars Celebration Orlando, with a weekly discussion of the latest in Star Wars news and conversation. With four weeks to go, Dan and Cory discuss: Celebration 2019 The latest Celebration attendees Dave Filoni and Star Wars Rebels The 40th-anniversary panel to open Celebration Orlando Rancho Obi-Wan at Celebration Celebration Orlando Art prints Galactic Nights updates The Coffee With Kenobi C...
Mar 17, 2017•52 min
In today’s show, we have breaking news about the future of Coffee With Kenobi. In our discussion segment, Stephen Stanton returns for our topic on Show # 64, the role of the anti hero in Star Wars. We also talk about the latest Celebration Orlando announcements, our current Celebration itinerary, and Cory continues to taunt Dan about Pacific Rim is. Returning contributor Nick DiCo is back to discuss Star Wars video games and Jason Brame brings us an update on the Star Wars canon. In Collector Ne...
Feb 21, 2017•2 hr 13 min
On our winter coffee chat for 2017, we welcome Jason Hall. Jason is a long time Star Wars fan, as well as a father and supporter of Coffee With Kenobi. Jason has been a longtime Patreon supporter of our show and is an important reason why this is the podcast you're looking for. He is the fourth winner of our biannual Coffee With Kenobi Patreon Coffee Chat As with all of our Coffee Chat winners, Jason gets to pick the topic, as well as to lead the discussion, and has chosen Star Wars anthology fi...
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr 1 min
In today’s show, Tha Mike Pilot returns to discuss our topic for Show # 63, How Rogue One adds to the mythology of Star Wars. We also look at the announcement of the new title for Episode VIII, Han Solo casting announcements, Celebration news, including Star Wars Galactic Nights, Nick DiCo discusses Star Wars video games, and Jason Brame updates us on the Star Wars canon. In Collector News, we look at the Galen Erso action figure announcement and discuss Star Wars Bluetooth speakers and the Geek...
Jan 27, 2017•2 hr 23 min
The passing of Carrie Fisher was sudden, unexpected, and is a tremendous loss felt worldwide. Coffee With Kenobi is joined by returning guest, and Hollywood Insider, Bill Thill, as we reflect on the legacy of Carrie Fisher, her many talents and roles, and what she meant to each of us. Purchase yourRogue Onetickets here! ----------------------------------------------- Help supportCoffee With Kenobivia our Patreon page! Purchase yourCoffee With Kenobitee shirt here! Purchase the official Coffee Wi...
Jan 02, 2017•51 min
On our first show of 2017, Coffee With Kenobi takes an in-depth look at Rogue: One A Star Wars Story with members of our Coffee With Kenobi podcast family. Jeff McGee & Matt Moore of Comics With Kenobi, Randy Therio of Legends Library, and Aaron Harris of Rebels Reactions. We look at the nuance, texture, characters, and music of Rogue One, and discuss the new film's impact on the Star Wars saga. This is the podcast you're looking for! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....
Jan 01, 2017•1 hr 38 min
Sponsored by Uftring Nissan, Coffee With Kenobi is live from the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Illinois, for the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Join us afor a Coffee With Kenobi first, a YouTube live stream, as we discuss the differences in anticipation between Rogue One and The Force Awakens and share our thoughts before seeing the movie. Two hours and fifteen minutes later, we are joined by Coffee With Kenobi family members as we give our instant reactions to the new film! Liv...
Dec 16, 2016•1 hr 38 min
In today’s show, we discuss our topic for Show # 60, the nature of the Force. We also look at where we will be for the premiere of Rogue One, discuss Dan’s adventures over the past month, talk with members of the CWK family about Rancho Obi-Wan, Jason Brame shares the latest updates to the canon, and Nick DiCo gives us some exciting updates in the world of Star Wars video games. In Collector News, we look at the CWK Holiday gift guide and talk about the Nissan Rogue One Limited edition. This is ...
Dec 13, 2016•1 hr 48 min
Bestselling author Brian Jay Jones has written the long-awaited, revelatory biography of the most iconic name in Star Wars, George Lucas. His new book, George Lucas: A Life, debuted in early December of 2016, and is already a best-seller on Amazon.com. Join us as we go behind the scenes with Brian Jay Jones to learn more about George Lucas, and what went into writing this new biography. This is the podcast you're looking for! NOTE: This episode contains some adult language and themes. ----------...
Dec 07, 2016•33 min
We're back! After a brief respite, Dan Z and Cory Clubb return. We celebrate Star Wars Reads Day live for the first half of the show, featuring our discussion with Zack Kalina, the owner of Zeke's Comics and Games. We return to the studio for the second half of the show, which features the return of Freddie Prinze Jr. as we discuss our topic for Show # 59, Star Wars Rebels Season Three. We also look at new info from JJ Abrams concerning Kylo Ren, Rogue One character posters, Special CWK correspo...
Nov 25, 2016•2 hr 6 min
Here it is; the Gillette Rogue One special event Coffee With Kenobi co-host Dan Z. attended at the legendary Pinewood Studios, in London, England! Coffee With Kenobi chatted with Creature & Droid FX Creative Supervisor, Neal Scanlan, as well as a bevy of talented writers and creatives as we witnessed the exclusive premiere of the brand new Gillette Rogue One campaign, "Every Story Has a Face". ----------------------------------------------- Help supportCoffee With Kenobivia our Patreon page!...
Nov 01, 2016•50 min
Join Dan Z & Cory Clubb on this special edition podcast as they breakdown the second Rogue One trailer. Have a cup of coffee with us as we look at new character revelations, the art of cinema (as shown in the trailer), and debate the merits of watching a trailer. As an added bonus, ride along with us as we participate in Rogue Friday festivities. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help supportCoffee With Kenobivia our Patreon page! Purchas...
Oct 15, 2016•1 hr 29 min
In today's show, Logan Sekulow and Will Haynes of WDW Today join us as we discuss our topic for show #58, The Star Wars Disney Theme Park Experience at Disneyland & Walt Disney World. We also talk about the new Yoda comic book, a new composer for Rogue One, and Special Correspondent Ryder Waldron gives us a look at this year's Salt Lake Comic Con. Nick DiCo returns to look at what's going on in the world of Star Wars video games, we talk the new 1:1 scale R2-D2 from Sideshow, and reveal an e...
Sep 23, 2016•1 hr 35 min
The Target Rogue One commercial has premiered, and features Coffee With Kenobi co-host Dan Z., as well as some incredible Star Wars fans who celebrate their fandom in unique ways! Dan Z. has a cup of coffee with the cast of the #ShareTheForce commercial as they share a behind the scenes look at the making of this epic #ad and experience. This is the commercial and podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help supportCoffee With Kenobivia our Patreon page! Purch...
Sep 05, 2016•1 hr 38 min
In today’s show, James Floyd joins us as we discuss our topic for Show # 57, Bloodline and Life Debt. We also look at the Rogue One trailer in detail and learn about the premiere of Season 3 of Star Wars Rebels. SDCC Special Correspondents Mike Audette and Mediocre Jedi brief us on their experiences at the annual event, and Mike also shares his interview with Chuck Wendig. Nick DiCo returns to once again share his thoughts on Star Wars video games. In Collector News, we discuss the upcoming Ranc...
Aug 15, 2016•2 hr 13 min
