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Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Community & Conversation

Coffee With Kenobi is your spoiler-free place for Star Wars community and conversation. Since May 2013, CWK has discussed the mythology of Star Wars from a place of intelligence and humor. Hosted by educator, author, speaker, and Celebration host, Dan Zehr, the family-friendly podcast features LIVE video, interviews, reviews, and event coverage that bring insight and analysis not found anywhere else. Whether you love Star Wars films, animated shows, books, comics, or collectibles, CWK has something for you. This is the podcast you’re looking for!

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Episodes

CWK Show # 63: The Sith

In today’s show we are happy to share a cup of coffee with Corey, Nabbill, and Dan of the WolfPack Podcast. They join us to discuss our topic for show # 27, the Sith. We also have a Rhode Island Comic-Con report from Mike Audette, as well as updates on The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer, Star Wars Celebration, and the latest collectibles. As well as the next offering of “Your Espresso Shot with The Bearded Trio” with Rob Wainfur. This is the Podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------...

Dec 01, 20142 hr 7 min

CWK Show #62: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer Initial Reactions

On our latest Coffee Chat, we share our immediate reactions to The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer! Unscripted, immediate, and full of fan boy excitement, these are our initial thoughts. This is the Podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! www.coffeewithkenobi.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation--3271982/support ....

Nov 29, 201425 min

CWK Show #60: Rebels Reactions-"Empire Day"

Welcome to Rebels Reactions, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: Rebels through a critical lens. On today’s show, we will be discussing “Empire Day” the sixth episode in Season 1. Returning to Rebels Reactions is Craig Dickinson, writer of Rebels Reconnaissance, and Blogger for Coffee With Kenobi. This is the Podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

Nov 18, 201455 min

CWK Show #59: Star Wars Rebels-"Out of Darkness"

Welcome to Rebels Reactions, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: Rebels through a critical lens. On today’s show, we will be discussing “Out of Darkness” the fifth episode in Season 1. Joining us for Rebels Reactions is Adam Watson. We discuss the chemistry of Hera and Sabine, Sabine’s role in the saga, and the use of metaphors in the episode. This is the Podcast you’re looking for! __Visit CoffeeWithKenobi.com for the latest podcasts, news, videos, and more! __Book your trip to Galaxy'...

Nov 11, 20141 hr 14 min

CWK Show # 58: The Jedi Order

In today’s show, we discuss our immediate reactions to The Force Awakens, and James Schron of Bombad Radio joins us to talk about our topic for Show # 26, the Jedi Order. We also discuss Dave Filoni’s comments on Luminara and the Jedi, happenings at Disney World, Darth Vader’s appearance on Rebels, and video game, book and comic news, as well as catch up on your great emails. We also have the next offering of “Your Espresso Shot with The Bearded Trio” featuring Rob Wainfur. This is the Podcast y...

Nov 06, 20142 hr 18 min

CWK Show #57: Star Wars Rebels-"Breaking Ranks"

Welcome to Rebels Reactions, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: Rebels through a critical lens. On today’s show, we will be discussing “Breaking Ranks”, the fourth episode in Season 1. Joining us today on Rebels Reactions is Joe Taylor of Coffee With Kenobi. Joe is one of our feature Bloggers, a long-time friend, and a huge R2-D2 fan. We discuss the ethics of the Empire, Stormtrooper recruitment, Ezra’s continually evolving dynamic as an individual and as part of a family, and much mor...

Nov 04, 201451 min

CWK Show# 56: Tarkin, featuring James Luceno

Note: This Book Chat features Spoilers! We are happy to welcome Best-Selling author Jim Luceno to Coffee With Kenobi. Jim is the author of Tarkin, the incredible new novel that will answer a lot of questions Star Wars fans have been wondering for years. The book also gives tremendous insight into the psyche of Grand Moff Tarkin, and how he became the conic villain we have been intrigued by since Peter Cushing portrayed him in the original Star Wars. We cover his thoughts on the book, as well as ...

Nov 03, 201446 min

CWK Show #55: Star Wars Rebels-"Rise of The Old Masters"

Welcome to Rebels Reactions, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: Rebels through a critical lens. On today’s show, we will be discussing “Rise of the Old Masters”, the third episode in Season 1. Joining us today on Rebels Reactions is returning guest Mike Pilot. Mike is a co-host on the best Star Wars Podcast out there, Full of Sith, whose weekly Star Wars discussion is must-listen entertainment for Star Wars fans. In addition, Mike was recently inducted as an honorary member of the Empi...

Oct 29, 20141 hr 34 min

CWK Show #54: Star Wars Rebels-"Fighter Flight"

Welcome to Rebels Reactions, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: Rebels through a critical lens. On today’s show, we will be discussing “Fighter Flight”, the second episode in Season 1. Joining us today on Rebels Reactions is Teresa Delgado of Fangirls Going Rogue. We talk about Zeb & Ezra's relationship, the impact on fandom, and TIE Fighters. This is the Podcast you're looking for! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-co...

Oct 22, 201452 min

CWK Show # 53: Catherine Taber Discusses Padme Amidala

In today’s show we share a cup of coffee with Catherine Taber, known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Padme Amidala in Star Wars: the Clone Wars. Cat’s insights into Padme are essential to learning more about the tragic and beloved character. We also have a Salt Lake City Comic-Con report from CWK Blogger Ryder Waldron, as well as updates on Rebels, and a contest from Feature Blogger Melinda Wolf. Stay tuned in our news segment for an exciting new series appearing on Coffee With Kenobi featurin...

Oct 15, 20141 hr 36 min

CWK Show #52: Star Wars Rebels- "Droids in Distress"

Welcome to Rebels Reactions, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: Rebels through a critical lens. On today’s show, we will be discussing “Droids in Distress”, the second episode in Season 1. Joining us on today’s show is Matt Moore, professional reporter, and writer, as well as the comics scribe for Coffee With Kenobi. We discuss this Greg Weisman penned episode, and discuss themes present in the series, as well as what makes Zeb tick. This is the Podcast you're looking for! Become a sup...

Oct 13, 20141 hr 8 min

CWK Show #51: Star Wars Rebels- "Spark of Rebellion"

Welcome to Rebels Reactions, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: Rebels through a critical lens. On today’s show, we will be discussing the premiere movie of the series, “Spark of Rebellion”, which introduces us to the crew of the Ghost. Joining us for our review of the first episode are Johnamarie Macias of The Wookiee Gunner and our Rebels reviewer, Craig Dickinson, of Star Wars in the Classroom. We are thrilled to discuss this exciting new direction for the Star Wars saga. This is th...

Oct 10, 20141 hr 16 min

CWK Show #50: How Star Wars Conquered The Universe, featuring Chris Taylor

We are happy to welcome Chris Taylor of Mashable .com to join us for a Book Chat at Coffee With Kenobi. Chris’ new book “How Star Wars Conquered the Universe” is coming out September 30th, and examines Star Wars’ impact on Culture, not just Popular Culture, but Culture in general. This is the Podcast you're Looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! www.coffeewithkenobi.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Sep 26, 201452 min

CWK Show #49: A Cup of Clone Wars-The Yoda Arc

Welcome to A Cup of Clone Wars, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: The Clone Wars through a critical lens. On today’s show, Jason Ward of Making Star Wars.net joins us to discuss the phenomenal Yoda arc, and the end of Season 6 of the Clone Wars. This is the Podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-communit...

Sep 12, 20141 hr 10 min

CWK Show # 48: Darth Maul

In today’s show, Jordan Maison of Cinelinx joins us to talk about our topic for Show # 24, Darth Maul. We also discuss the Rebels release date and clips, “Your Espresso Shot with The Bearded Trio” featuring Rob Wainfur, and much more. This is the Podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! www.coffeewithkenobi.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-commu...

Aug 28, 20141 hr 45 min

CWK Show #47: A Cup of Clone Wars-"The Lost One"

Welcome to A Cup of Clone Wars, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: The Clone Wars through a critical lens. On today’s show, returning guest Bryan Young of Full of Sith and Big Shiny Robot joins us to discuss this intriguing episode, where we discover the mystery of Sifo Dyas. We also explore the Clone Army, Palpatine, and debate balancing the Force. This is the Podcast you're Looking For! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! B...

Aug 22, 20141 hr 8 min

CWK Show #46: A New Dawn, featuring John Jackson Miller

Note: There are some very minor spoilers here, focused primarily on character. We are happy to welcome returning guest and New York Times Best-Selling author John Jackson Miller back to Coffee With Kenobi. The book is the first story in the new canonical outreach headed by the Lucasfilm Story Group, and introduces readers to Kanan and Hera. We discuss A New Dawn, canon, the Lucasfilm Storytelling group, the differences between writing Star Wars and Star Trek, and much more. This is the Podcast Y...

Aug 19, 20141 hr 15 min

CWK Show # 45: Rebels-The Visual Guide, featuring Adam Bray

In today’s show we share a cup of coffee with Adam Bray, author of Star Wars Rebels, The Visual Guide. Adam will be discussing his work on the book, as well as his collaboration with the creative forces behind the upcoming series. We also discuss Dave Filloni news and Celebration Anaheim updates (including a Podcasting stage!), Theme Park discussion, the Rebels preview,and Rob interviews Cory Dee Williams on your next offering of “Your Espresso Shot with The Bearded Trio”. We will also update yo...

Aug 15, 20141 hr 45 min

CWK Show# 44: A Cup of Clone Wars- "The Disappeared" Parts I & II

Welcome to A Cup of Clone Wars, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: The Clone Wars through a critical lens. On today’s show, we discuss Parts I & II of The Disappeared from Season 6, featuring Jar Jar Binks and Mace Windu. Laird Malamed of the Indy Cast and Chris Hamilton from Star Wars Kidscast. join us as we look at these two polarizing characters, as well as the nature of the Force, Mother Talzin, and Indiana Jones references. This is the Podcast You're Looking For! -------------...

Aug 07, 20141 hr 8 min

CWK Show #43: The Jedi Doth Return, featuring Ian Doescher

In today’s show we talk with William Shakespeare’s Star Wars author, Ian Doescher as we discuss the final book in his amazing trilogy, The Jedi Doth Return. We also discuss the latest Rebels trailer, J.J. Abrams latest video for Force for Change, meet the voice of the Inquisitor and Agent Kallus, and discuss new Star Wars Vans, as well as SDCC exclusives. Consetta Parker joins us for a quick cup to talk about the second annual Rancho Obi-Wan gala as well. This is the Podcast You're Looking For! ...

Aug 01, 20141 hr 52 min

CWK Show #42: San Diego Comic Con 2014

On this Special Edition Show, we discuss some of the Star Wars news and announcements that occurred at San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Our SDCC contributor and CWK Blogger Troy Metzler joins us to share his experiences, and CWK Blogger Jeff McGee of Talking Toys and Assembly of Geeks discusses the new collectibles and action figures revealed at the annual event. This is the Podcast You're Looking For! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Beco...

Aug 01, 20141 hr 6 min

CWK Show #41: A Cup of Clone Wars-The Clovis Arc

On today’s show, we will be discussing the three episodes of the Clovis arc of Season 6. Joining us is Garr Van Orden, long time listener, friend of the show, and the winner of our Co-Host A Cup of Clone Wars with Coffee With Kenobi! Garr brings his background of film and theater study to the discussion, as we focus on the nature of relationships in Star Wars, what we learn about Padme, and much more. This is the Podcast You're Looking For! ----------------------------------------------- Purchas...

Jul 24, 20141 hr 12 min

CWK Show #40: Goodnight Darth Vader, featuring Jeffrey Brown

On our latest Book Chat, we welcome Jeffrey Brown to Coffee With Kenobi! Jeffrey is an Eisner Award–winning artist and writer of Darth Vader™ and Son, Vader's Little Princess, Kids Are Weird, the Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation--3271982/support ....

Jul 18, 201437 min

CWK Show #39: Mark Dodson Talks Salacious Crumb and Gremlins

On this Coffee Chat Exclusive, Coffee With Kenobi Blogger James Howell has an amazing conversation with Mark Dodson. Mark is best known to Star Wars fans for voicing Salacious Crumb, but is also the voice of the Gremlins in the two Gremlins films. We hope you enjoy this incredible interview! This is the Podcast You're Looking For! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/c...

Jul 11, 20141 hr 39 min

CWK Show #38: Tasia Valenza Talks Star Wars The Clone Wars

On today's show, we talk with Tasia Valenza, who played Shaak Ti on the Clone Wars. Tasia talks about her experiences on the Clone Wars, what she admires about Shaak Ti, and get to hear her inspirational outlook on life. We are honored to have a cup of coffee with this talented and versatile actress. This is the Podcast You're Looking For! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Jul 07, 201439 min

CWK Show #37: John "Dak" Morton

We are thrilled to welcome John Morton to Coffee With Kenobi. John is best known to Star Wars fans as Dak, Luke’s gunner during the Battle of Hoth from the Empire Strikes Back! We cover a wide range of topics, from The Empire Strikes Back, how Boba Fett channels Clint Eastwood, jazz music, and much more. We are honored to have a cup of coffee with such an accomplished individual. This is the Podcast You're Looking For! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coff Become a s...

Jul 03, 20141 hr 11 min

CWK Show #36: The Disney/Star Wars Theme Park Connection, featuring Ricky Brigante

In today’s show we are happy to share a cup of coffee with Ricky Brigante of Inside the Magic. Ricky will be joining us to talk about the Disney/Star Wars theme park connection, and the history behind the joining of these two popular culture juggernauts. Our Star Wars Weekends contributor Aaron Harris stops by to share his experiences at the annual event, and we have the next offering of “Your Espresso Shot with The Bearded Trio” with Rob Wainfur. We will also update you with the first bit of Ep...

Jun 25, 20141 hr 37 min

CWK Show #35: A Cup of Clone Wars-The Order 66 Arc

Welcome to A Cup of Clone Wars, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: The Clone Wars through a critical lens. On our inaugural show, we will be discussing the first four episodes of Season 6: the Order 66 arc with Eric Geller of the Forcecast. This is the Podcast You're Looking For! Spoilers Abound! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wa...

Jun 20, 20141 hr 1 min

CWK Show #34: The Methodology of Rumors

In today’s show we talk with Full of Sith’s Bobby Roberts to discuss the methodology of rumors in Star Wars and Popular Culture. Bobby is no stranger to Star Wars or Podcasting, and this is a conversation you will definitely enjoy. We also discuss official news concerning the Star Wars standalone films and directors, casting news, and how you can be in Episode VII, while making a significant contribution to UNICEF. We will also discuss how you can get in shape with Star Wars, as well as the next...

Jun 11, 20141 hr 52 min

CWK Show #33: Vanessa Marshall Talks Star Wars Rebels

We are thrilled to welcome Vanessa Marshall to Coffee With Kenobi! Vanessa is one of the stars of the upcoming Star Wars Rebels Animated series, and voices Hera Syndulla, the Twi’lek ace pilot of the Ghost. Vanessa joins us to discuss her character, the evolution of finding Hera's voice, and Star Wars fandom. This is the Podcast You're Looking For! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

May 29, 201427 min
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