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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 #102: Full of Sith Talks Star Wars Canon

In today’s show, Full of Sith joins us for part 2 of our epic annual summer crossover event. We hope you caught part one of our conversation with Tha Mike Pilot, Bryan Young, and Bobby Roberts on Episode 126 of Full of Sith. Our friends join us for a cup of coffee as we discuss our topic for Show # 41, the current state of Star Wars canon. We also discuss Force Friday details, Simon Kinberg talks creating the future of Star Wars, Dan and Cory appear in Star Wars Insider, discuss our new sponsor,...

Aug 07, 20151 hr 55 min

CWK Show #101: The Psychology of Collecting, featuring Dr. Andrea Letamendi

In today’s show, Dr. Andrea Letamendi joins us as we discuss our topic for Show # 40, the psychology of collecting. We also discuss the news of the latest anthology film with Cory Clubb, George Lucas gets recognized by Disney and the Kennedy center, and Coffee With Kenobi shares some exciting news. We also discuss the new Star Wars app,Dan Z’s visit to Lucasfilm, and catch up with Mediocre Jedi’s live report from SDCC. This is the podcast you're looking for! Help support Coffee With Kenobi via o...

Jul 24, 20152 hr 16 min

CWK Show #100: Pablo Hidalgo

Coffee With Kenobi is delighted to have a cup of coffee with creative executive at Lucasfilm, Pablo Hidalgo. Pablo has always been a fan favorite, both for his passion as a Star Wars fan, as well as his creativity and gifts of storytelling, insight, and knowledge. His segment on Rebels Recon is always informative and helpful to Star Wars fans, and his enthusiasm is contagious. He knows what makes Star Wars tick, and we are honored to have him join us for this Coffee Chat. This is the podcast you...

Jul 13, 201520 min

CWK Show #99: Dark Disciple, featuring Christie Golden

Note: This Book Chat contains some spoilers of the novel, Dark Disciple We are happy to welcome Christie Golden, author of the new novel, Dark Disciple. This amazing new novel looks at fan favorite Asajj Ventress is great detail, and reveals much about her character during the Clone Wars. Ventress and Jedi Master Quinlan Vos, at the behest of the Jedi Council, team up to assassinate Count Dooku, and their journey opens up some amazing questions, and will have you looking at the Clone Wars in a w...

Jul 07, 201535 min

CWK Show #98: The Music of Star Wars, featuring Steve Torok

In today’s show, Steve Torok joins us as we discuss our topic for Show # 39, Star Wars music. Steve’s wonderful music has been a fixture here at Coffee With Kenobi, and we look forward to having a cup of coffee with him as we discuss the inspiration behind his music, the power of John Williams, and much more. We also discuss Star Wars Rebels on Blu Ray, more SDCC exclusives, and an exciting new opportunity to be more involved with Coffee With Kenobi . We also have your next Espresso shot with th...

Jul 03, 20151 hr 26 min

CWK Show #96: Revenge of the Sith

In today’s show, Scott Murray of Assembly of Geeks joins us to discuss our topic for Show # 38, Revenge of The Sith. We continue our analysis of the Six existing films and look at some of the deeper meanings in the films, as well as some of the more intriguing analytical elements. We also discuss major announcements concerning San Diego Comic Con, including merchandise, as well as the passing of Christopher Lee, Star Wars comics, and a guest blog from Kenny Kraly Jr. ! We also have the next offe...

Jun 19, 20151 hr 45 min

CWK Show #95: Ultimate Star Wars, featuring Adam Bray & Tricia Barr

DK Publishing recently released Ultimate Star Wars, and the book more than lives up to its name. At 320 pages, the comprehensive book is a detailed encyclopedia of the Star Wars galaxy that is also the first canonical resource for both old and new fans alike. Adam Bray and Tricia Barr co-authored this amazing work, and we are excited to have them return to Coffee With Kenobi to share their experiences writing the book. This is the podcast you're looking for! Purchase Ultimate Star Wars here Beco...

Jun 10, 201535 min

CWK Show #94: Star Wars Ring Theory

In today’s show, Mike Klimo joins us as we discuss our topic for Show # 37, the Star Wars Ring Theory. Mike’s writing has inspired fascinating dialogue about the interconnectivity of the Star Wars films, and we sit down to have a cup of coffee with him and discuss what it tells us about George Lucas and storytelling. We also discuss Andy Serkis’ role in The Force Awakens, Gary Whitta, Star Wars Reads, and discuss a Kickstarter program for R2-M5. We also have your next Espresso shot with the Bear...

Jun 02, 20151 hr 56 min

CWK Show #93: Lou Mongello of WDW Radio Talks Star Wars Weekends

In today’s show, Jeff McGee fills in for Cory, as Lou Mongello of WDW Radio joins us to discuss our topic for Show # 36, Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World. This annual event is quickly becoming a must do for Star Wars fans, and Lou is here to tell us all about the history of the experience. We will also discuss the new Vanity Fair cover, Bob Iger’s comments on Star Wars news, Disney Infinities 3.0, and The Force Awakens merchandise! We also have the next offering of “Your Espresso Shot wit...

May 15, 20152 hr 18 min

CWK Show #92: Celebration Anaheim Recap

Drive home with us from the airport as we break down days three and four of Celebration Anaheim, as well as our overall thoughts and reflections. The time of recording is 1:30 in the morning, the audio is live, and the hosts are sleep deprived, which only adds to the fun. We also have an important announcement about the immediate future of the show. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! www.coffeew...

May 08, 201551 min

CWK Show #91: Ashley Eckstein LIVE at Celebration Anaheim

Ashley Eckstein joins us Live from Celebration Anaheim, as we discuss Ashoka Tano, her significance in the saga, the transition from the Clone Wars to Rebels, new Her Universe merchandise, Kathleen Kennedy, and much more. Live from the convention floor, 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-ken...

May 04, 201513 min

CWK Show #90: Freddie Prinze Jr LIVE at Celebration Anaheim

Freddie Prinze Jr. joins us Live from Celebration Anaheim! Teresa Delgado (Fangirls Going Rogue), Eric Geller (The Forcecast), Nabil Carrillo (The Wolfpack Podcast), and Coffee With Kenobi's Dan Z chat with Freddie Prinze Jr. on Kanan, discussion of what to expect from Season 2, and much more. Live from the Convention floor, this is the podcast you're looking for! Note: This podcast contains some adult themes and language. ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With...

Apr 24, 201523 min

CWK Show #89: Celebration Anaheim Day Three Coverage

Our day 3 coverage of Celebration Anaheim is here! We get to talk with more awesome Star wars fans, recap Day 2, live audio of the Rebels panel, talk with Danielle of Star Wars in the Classroom, get immediate reaction to the premiere of Rebels Season 2 with Chris Taylor of How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, Scott Murray of Assembly of Geeks, and Thomas Riddle of Star Wars in the Classrrom, and talk with William Shakespeare's Star Wars author Ian Doescher. Live from the convention floor, this ...

Apr 21, 20151 hr 35 min

CWK Show #88: Celebration Anaheim Day Two Coverage

Our day 2 coverage of Celebration Anaheim is here! We get to talk with more great fans, recap what Day 1 was like, and have the first ever podcast appearance of Star Wars.com's Andi Gutierrez. Live from the convention floor, 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-conve...

Apr 20, 201527 min

CWK Show #87: Celebration Anaheim Day One Coverage

Here is our report from Day One of Celebration Anaheim, with interviews with Adam Bray, Jeff McGee, Mike Pilot, Bryan Young, and so many great Star Wars fans. We end with live audio of the Untold Clone Wars panel. Live from the Convention floor, 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...

Apr 18, 20151 hr 15 min

CWK Show #86: Celebration Anaheim Podcast Stage LIVE, featuring John "Dak" Morton

The Celebration Anaheim Podcasting stage is here! Joining us on the live show is John "Dak" Morton, as we discuss our topic for the Podcasting stage, the Jedi and Redemption, and the premiere of The Force Awakens second teaser trailer. 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-comm...

Apr 17, 20151 hr 3 min

CWK Show #85: Celebration Anaheim Pre-Show, featuring Amy Ratcliffe

In today’s show, Amy Ratcliffe joins us as we discuss our topic for Show # 35, Celebration Anaheim. We discuss the nuance of the Anaheim Convention center, Celebration tips and memories, and much more. We also discuss our Celebration podcasting stage announcements, Celebration merchandise, and have your next Espresso shot with the Bearded Trio, featuring Rob Wainfur, as well as talk with Topps Digital Art Director Neil Kleid, and Director of Hero Ministries, Greg Fields. Enjoy the show on your w...

Apr 15, 20152 hr 21 min

CWK Show #84: Jim Hill and Len Testa Discuss the History of Lucasfilm and Disney

On this Coffee Chat, Disney Insiders Jim Hill of Jim Hill Media and Len Testa of Touring Plans.com and WDW Today discuss the history of George Lucas and Disney. They share incredible background information, give hints to the future, and provide tips on both Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center, just in time for Celebration Anaheim. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! www.coffeewithkenobi....

Apr 10, 20151 hr 22 min

CWK Show #83: Star Wars Insider Editor Jonathan Wilkins

Joining us for a cup of coffee is the editor of Star Wars Insider, Jonathan Wilkins. Jonathan has been adding his talents to Insider since Issue #107, and has been an integral part of bringing Star Wars news, articles, and information to fans across the galaxy. His time and talents help to make Insider an excellent periodical, and we are delighted to share a cup of coffee with him. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With K...

Apr 03, 20151 hr

CWK Show #81: Skywalking Through Neverland & Fostering Community in Star Wars

In today’s show, Skywalking Through Neverland joins us to discuss our topic for Show # 34, fostering community in Star Wars, as we look at how to keep growing our Star Wars family. We will also discuss the news of the Standalone film title, the release date of Episode VIII, discuss the new Topps trading card app, and we also have the next offering of “Your Espresso Shot with The Bearded Trio” featuring Rob Wainfur. This is the podcast you're looking for! -----------------------------------------...

Mar 27, 20151 hr 38 min

CWK Show #80: Indiana Comic Con LIVE

Coffee With Kenobi presents their Indiana Comic Con coverage, complete with CWK Special Correspondent Tom Gross, as they make their way around the convention floor. We talk with Princess Leia writer Mark Waid, R2 Droid builders, and have a special conversation with Amy Ratcliffe of Full of Sith and Star Wars.com, as well as Joao Stinson from the Cantina Cast. Finally, join us as we attend Carrie Fisher's Indiana Comic Con panel. This is the podcast you're looking for! ---------------------------...

Mar 20, 20151 hr

CWK Show #79: Bonnie Burton and the Power of Social Media

Note: This show was recorded before the announcement of Rogue One. We apologize for including the wrong Espresso Shot; this was completely our error. In today’s show, Bonnie Burton joins us to discuss the power of social media in Star Wars fandom. We also have major Celebration celebrity appearance info, and news regarding Star Wars Insider, as well as a special report from Coffee With Kenobi Special Correspondent Laird Malamed, as he shares his experiences running the Disneyland Star Wars half ...

Mar 16, 20153 hr 10 min

CWK Show #77: James Arnold Taylor Talks Celebration Anaheim

On this exclusive Coffee Chat, James Arnold Taylor returns to Coffee With Kenobi to discuss Celebration Anaheim, what it's like to host this incredible event, and provides tips and suggestions for both first timers, as well as seasoned veterans. 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-community-conversat...

Mar 11, 201538 min

CWK Show #74: Star Wars and Relationships

In today’s show, our wives, Deanna Z & Hollie Clubb join us to discuss Star Wars and relationships. We have a great time talking with them, as we break down this timely topic, just in time for Valentine’s Day. We hope you will enjoy the conversation as much as we have sharing it with each of you. We will also discuss casting news for the spin off films, Celebration announcements, and we also have the next offering of “Your Espresso Shot with The Bearded Trio” featuring Rob Wainfur. This is t...

Feb 13, 20151 hr 27 min

CWK Show # 73: Star Wars A New Hope

In today’s show, Scott Murray of Assembly of Geeks joins us to discuss Star Wars, a New Hope. We continue our journey of looking at the 6 existing films in reverse order. Scott Nafziger joins us in the studio as we also announce exciting news for Coffee With Kenobi and the Celebration Anaheim Podcasting stage,look at the latest 6 inch Black Series figures, and have the latest Espresso Shot with the Bearded Trio, featuring Rob Wainfur. This is the Podcast you're looking for! ---------------------...

Feb 06, 20151 hr 46 min

CWK Show # 70: Vintage Kenner Star Wars, featuring Mark Bellomo

In today’s show, Mark Bellomo, author of The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures, 1977-1985 joins us to talk about our topic for Show # 30, vintage Kenner Star Wars action figures. We also are joined by Lillian Skye of the Star Wars Underworld, as she talks about some exciting analysis she discovered in her classroom. We will also discuss 3D versions of the Prequels and other Celebration news, Disneyland discounts, new Star Wars headphones, and much more. We also have the next off...

Jan 22, 20152 hr 30 min

CWK Show #68: Marvel Comics Editor Jordan D. White

Star Wars returns to Marvel comics, and we've got an exclusive Book Chat with Marvel's Star Wars editor, Jordan D. White! Jordan discusses the creation of these books, going to the Lucasfilm archives, and exploring the mythology of Star Wars in canonical comic book form. 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/podca...

Jan 13, 201550 min

CWK Show # 67: The Year in Star Wars 2014

In today’s show we get to share a cup of coffee with Rob Wainfur of the Bearded Trio, as we take a look back at 2014 in Star Wars and discuss what we are most looking forward to in 2015. This is the Podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! www.coffeew Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation--3271982/support ....

Jan 09, 20151 hr 35 min

CWK Show #66: Tom Kane Talks Yoda and Star Wars The Clone Wars

Welcome to A Cup of Clone Wars, where Coffee With Kenobi examines Star Wars: The Clone Wars through a critical lens. On this special show, we talk with Star Wars icon, Tom Kane, voice of Jedi Master Yoda, Admiral Yularen and the Opening Narrator in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He shares his thoughts on growing up as a Star Wars fan, the religious and mythological implications behind Yoda, and much more. This is the Podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchas...

Dec 31, 201450 min

CWK Show # 65: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer Analysis, featuring Steve Sansweet

In today’s show, Steve Sansweet drops by to talk about being a Rancho Recruiter, and joins us to talk about our topic for Show # 28, your reactions to The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer. We also are joined by Thomas Riddle and Wes Dodgens of Star Wars in the Classroom to discuss great things happening with Star Wars Rebels. We will also discuss character names for The Force Awakens, the premiere of Season 2 of Rebels, the return of Frank Oz, and Celebration news, as well as the next offering of “Y...

Dec 26, 20142 hr 26 min
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