On our summer coffee chat for 2016, we welcome Joe Taylor! Joe is a blogger for Coffee With Kenobi, an original member of Geeks Helping Geeks (GHG), and all around great guy. Joe has been featured on a few episodes of Rebels Reactions, and has been a longtime Patreon supporter of our show. As with all of our Coffee Chat winners, Joe gets to pick the topic, as well as to lead the discussion, and has chosen how Star Wars fans help out one another. He has some powerful stories to share that you won...
Aug 08, 2016•33 min
In today’s show, Riley Blanton makes his Coffee With Kenobi debut as we discuss our topic for Show # 56, paradoxes in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars Celebration London just ended, and with all of the incredible announcements, we have a lot of exciting Star Wars things to talk about! Nick DiCo is back to share his thoughts on Star Wars video games as well. In Collector News, we look at Jyn Erso’s Rogue One Action figure, and reveal a brand new way to experience Coffee With Kenobi at home with ...
Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 43 min
In today’s show, Amy Ratcliffe returns as we discuss our topic for Show # 55, a closer look at Finn, Rey, and Poe Dameron. We will also discuss major Rogue One announcements, the Episode VIII score, Celebration London news, and Nick DiCo returns with a look at Star Wars video games. In Collector News, we look at Ultimate Edition prop replicas, new offerings from ANOVOS, life-sized action figures, and an exciting announcement regarding our TeePublic store. This is the podcast you're looking for! ...
Jun 28, 2016•2 hr
Coffee With Kenobi is honored to have a cup of coffee with the Keeper of the Holocron himself, Leland Chee. We chat with Leland about his passion for the franchise, both as a professional and a fan. We also learn more about the new television series, Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help supportCoffee With Kenobivia our Patreon page! Purchase yourCoffee With Kenobitee shirt here! Purchase the officia...
Jun 14, 2016•42 min
In today’s show, Freddie Prinze Jr. returns as we discuss our topic for Show # 54,The Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Finale. We will also discuss the casting of a new Han Solo, the next US-based Celebration, the Star Wars Podcast awards, and Nick DiColandrea returns with a look at Star Wars video games. In Collector News, we look at the end of Disney Infinity. We also share more of your feedback, and introduce our topic for Show # 55. This is the podcast you're looking for! Get Freddie's Cookbook, Ba...
May 31, 2016•2 hr 4 min
We are thrilled to have another cup of coffee with Lucasfilm’s Pablo Hidalgo, author ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary and the Updated and Expanded Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, as well as a creative executive at Lucasfilm. We talk with Pablo about his latest books, and ask him about specific concepts in the Star Wars saga. We also go behind the scenes of the popular Rebels Recon. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help supp...
May 04, 2016•42 min
On this special coffee chat, we welcome Mike Audette co-founder of theStar Warspodcast awards, blogger for Coffee With Kenobi and Retro Zapped, and a good friend. Mike was previously on our show to discuss the conventions he has covered for us, and is the second winner of our Coffee With Kenobi Patreon Coffee Chat. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shir...
Apr 25, 2016•49 min
In today’s show, we catch up with Rancho Obi-Wan’s Steve Sansweet to find out the latest from Rancho Obi-Wan, as well as to get his thoughts on The Force Awakens and the Rogue One teaser trailer, as well as Rogue One packaging. We are also joined by Patreon contributor Connor Daniels to discuss our topic for Show # 53,The Force Awakens through the eyes of a new generation. In addition, we look at the new Force For Change campaign, "Coffee and the Clone Wars", Nick DiColandrea returns with a look...
Apr 22, 2016•2 hr 11 min
On this special Coffee Chat, we discuss the Teaser Trailer for Rogue One that premiered on Good Morning America the week of April 4th, 2016. We discuss our initial reactions, select our top moments, and examine this exciting new venture in the Star Wars saga. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Purchase the official #CWK coffee mug here ------...
Apr 12, 2016•38 min
In today’s show, author Chris Taylor join us to discuss the impact of The Force Awakens on the Star Wars saga. We will also discuss The Force Awakens coming to blu-Ray and DVD, the return of the Disney Star Wars cruise, the Star Wars podcast awards, and Nick DiColandrea returns with a look at Star Wars video games. In Collector News, we discuss Anovos’ latest offering, and revisit Disney Infinity’s The Force Awakens Play Set with Cory’s experiences playing with his family. We also share more of ...
Mar 22, 2016•1 hr 47 min
DK Publishing continues to release essentialStar Warsreference books, and The Force Awakens Incredible Cross-Sections continues that legacy. Written by Jason Fry and illustrated by Kemp Remillard, readers are able to experience and learn more about the world of The Force Awakens through this exciting resource for Star Wars fans, which is packed with artistic gems and compelling storytelling. Jason and Kemp are here to join us for this special Book Chat, and we are honored to have them on Coffee ...
Mar 18, 2016•52 min
In today’s show, Bethany Blanton and Distinguished Professor Roberta Trites join us to explain Feminism in the Star Wars Universe. We will also discuss Episode VIII filming starting up, catch up with everyone on all of the exciting things happening in the Coffee With Kenobi family, and introduce a new segment on Star Wars video games. In Collector News, we talk New York Toy Fair announcements, and review Zak Designs Star Wars ceramic dinnerware, Cufflinks.com offerings, Supply Pod, and review Di...
Feb 19, 2016•2 hr 3 min
On our last show of 2015, Coffee With Kenobi takes an in-depth look at The Force Awakens with our entire Coffee With Kenobi podcast family. Join us as we begin to look at the most intriguing aspects of the new Star Wars film. We discuss characters that spoke to us the most, future topics for the show, what this new film means for Star Wars, and much more. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your tickets to The Force Awakens here! Help ...
Dec 31, 2015•1 hr 53 min
On a special show, Coffee With Kenobi is live from the Grand Prairie 18 Cinemas in Peoria, Illinois, for the premiere of The Force Awakens. Join us as we share our thoughts both immediately before, as well as immediately after seeing The Force Awakens for the first time. Live from Grand Prairie 18 Cinemas, this is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your tickets to The Force Awakens here! Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! P...
Dec 20, 2015•1 hr
Coffee With Kenobi is delighted to have a cup of coffee with Entertainment Weekly’s Anthony Breznican. He is a Senior Staff Writer for the magazine, the writer ofBrutal Youth, and a huge Star Wars fan. We discuss Celebration Anaheim, covering Star Wars, and what it's like to interview Harrison Ford. It's the perfect podcast to listen to on your way to the theater. This is the podcast you're looking for! Note: There is one minor spoiler during the Five Questions segment at the end of the show, co...
Dec 18, 2015•42 min
In today’s show, Scott Murray is back as we discuss our topic for Show # 48The Phantom Menace. Scott helps us complete our look at the six existing films in the franchise, as we examine the 1999 film. We will also share our final thoughts onThe Force Awakensbefore we see the film for the first time, share our plans for the film, and look back at the Magic Kingdom meet up. In Collector News, Annie Stoll discusses her amazing designs, and we look at Coffee With Kenobi giveaways from Google and Fan...
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 39 min
On today's Book Chat, Dr. Travis Langley joins us to discuss his latest book, Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind. We examine the motivations of specific characters, as well as some of the more psychological elements of Star Wars, as presented in the cinematic universe. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your tickets toThe Force Awakenshere! Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi...
Dec 04, 2015•29 min
On this Special Edition, Coffee With Kenobi co-host Dan Z has a cup of coffee with CWK bloggers Aaron Harris and Sandra Choute. We are joined by Gian Petri, David Modders, John Fowler, as well as Robert and Jacob Marcano. We also have a special announcement about the future of Rebels Reactions, and an exclusive interview with Ashley Eckstein! Live from the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, this is the podcast you're looking for! -------------------------------------------...
Nov 30, 2015•29 min
In today’s show, Randy Therio and Luke Seiters from Legends Library join us as for a cup of coffee as we discuss our topic for Show # 47, the Legends line of Star Wars storytelling. We will also our thoughts on The Force Awakens running time, the International trailer, tv spots, and Star Wars experiences coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In Collector News, we look at The Force Awakens products for Disney Infinity, and Entertainment Weekly magazine covers. We also share more of your feedback;...
Nov 20, 2015•1 hr 44 min
In today’s show, Freddie Prinze Jr. returns as we discuss the beginning of Season 2 ofStar Wars Rebels. We will also discuss new The Force Awakens posters, updates on the Lucas Museum, and a Coffee With Kenobi meet up at Walt Disney World this November. In Collector News, Dan Z reviews Disney Infinity Toy Box Speedway, and we look at offerings from Kohl’s and Think Geek. We also share more of your feedback; this is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- P...
Nov 06, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Join us live at Star Wars Reads Day 2015! We talk with Scott Miller of the Midwest Garrison of the 501st, as well as James Kelly of the Madalorian Mercs, and have an exclusive interview with Ian Doescher. We also review some of the latest Hasbro The Force Awakens products. Live from Star Wars Reads Day, this is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your tickets toThe Force Awakenshere! Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! Purcha...
Nov 02, 2015•52 min
On this special Coffee Chat, we discuss the full trailer for The Force Awakens that premiered at halftime of Monday Night Football! It's our initial reactions; full of excitement, analysis, and lots of joy, this is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Purchase your tickets toThe Force Awakenshere! Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Purchase the official #CWK coffee mug here ------------...
Oct 20, 2015•29 min
In today’s show, Mark Newbold and James Burns from Radio 1138 join us for a cup of coffee as we discuss our topic for Show # 45, Star Wars and Travel. We will also discuss New York Comic-Con info with Coffee With Kenobi Special Corespondent Mike Audette, as he shares his experiences, as well as interviews with Ashley Eckstein, Taylor Gray, and Dave Filoni! We also discuss Sarah Michelle Gellar’s role in Star Wars Rebels, and Seasons of the Force in the Disney theme parks. In Collector News, Cory...
Oct 16, 2015•2 hr 11 min
On today's Book Chat, Michael Kogge joins us to discussStar Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know. The book is an awesome resource for Star Wars fans, as well as a must for trivia buffs. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! Purchase your Coffee With Kenobi tee shirt here! Purchase the official #CWK coffee mug here ----------------------------------------------- www.coffeewithkenobi.com...
Oct 08, 2015•33 min
Join us live in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, as we catch up with author Ian Doescher on his William Shakespeare's Tragedy of the Sith's Revengebook tour. Ian is joined by the St. Louis Shakespeare at Left Bank Books as they perform excerpts, discuss the writing of the books, and the influence of Shakespeare. Live from Left Bank Books, this is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! Purchase your Coffee...
Oct 07, 2015•49 min
In today’s show, Scott Murray joins us as we discuss our topic for Show # 44, Attack of the Clones. Scott continues our journey with us through the six existing films, as we look at the more prevalent themes, moments, and characters of Episode II. As we approach The Force Awakens, this is your chance to reexamine the saga, Coffee With Kenobi style. We will also talk Force Friday Sales, Star Wars Reads Day, Dan Z reviews Disney Infinity 3.0, and Mark Von Ohlen returns to discuss the new sets from...
Sep 24, 2015•1 hr 32 min
Join us as we take a look back at Force Friday, 2015! Coffee With Kenobi takes a close look at Force Friday, starting with a look at the Star Wars.com unboxings featuring YouTube sensation, Chris Pirillo, to our adventures finding the latest merchandise, and finally, a chat with Steve Sansweet, as he reflects on his experiences. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help support Coffee With Kenobi via our Patreon page! Become a supporter of this ...
Sep 20, 2015•1 hr 41 min
In today’s show, The Cantina Cast joins us for part 1 of our crossover event. Mike and Joao join us for a cup of coffee as we discuss our topic for Show # 43, your most compelling and significant Star Wars moments. We also will discuss the premiere of Season 2 of Rebels, our excitement and preparations for Force Friday, the search for Disney Infinity figures, and much more. This is the podcast you're looking for! ----------------------------------------------- Help support Coffee With Kenobi via...
Sep 04, 2015•1 hr 32 min
On this special show, we have the winner of our first Patreon Coffee Chat, Dennis Keithly! Dennis leads the discussion; we look at the hype surrounding The Force Awakens, the impact social media has on hype, and reflect on the anticipation surrounding the Original Trilogy releases, the Special Editions, and the Prequels. It's a wonderful trip down memory lane, and it's all due to the vision of Dennis. This is the podcast you're looking for! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
Aug 31, 2015•59 min
In today's show, Cole Horton joins us as we discuss our topic for Show # 42, Star Wars and History. Cole’s writing on Star Wars.com is a must read for fans, as he dissects and analyzes the parallels between the two. He will also share with us news on his new book, Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, as well as other things he is working on. We will also talk with Disney aficionado Jim Hill, as he discusses the latest news on the Star Wars presence in the Disney theme parks, and Ma...
Aug 21, 2015•2 hr 42 min
