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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 #196: Stormtroopers-Beyond The Armor, featuring Adam Bray

Dan Z is joined by Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor's, Adam Bray, and Rebels Reactions host, Aaron Harris. Zach Sharpe talks Star Wars pinball. Tom has news, and in the Coffee Chat, Dan discusses the end of Phasma. Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok Join our Patreon page & Follow us on Instagram Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-...

Dec 07, 20171 hr 13 min

CWK Show #195: The Last Jedi Added to Star Tours at The Disney Theme Parks

Dan Z is joined by the Forcecast's Daniel Berry and Ryan Donoho. Dan shares his adventures at the media event for the latest version of Star Tours, and talk Topps SW Authentics, marketing for The Last Jedi. & the return of The Forcecast. an discusses Phasma, chapters 19-32. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok Get your movie tickets to The Last Jedi now! Join our Pat...

Nov 30, 20171 hr 25 min

CWK Show #194: One Month until The Last Jedi

Dan Z is joined by Coffee With Kenobi’s co-creator, Cory Clubb. They start the show with some major CWK announcements and catch up with Cory. Jason Brame updates us on canon, and Tom brings us up to date on the news. For the Coffee Chat, Dan discusses Phasma, chapters 12-18. They close out the show with an iTunes review. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok Get your movi...

Nov 17, 20171 hr 14 min

CWK Show #193: A New Star Wars Trilogy & Television Series!

On today's show, Dan Z and Coffee With Kenobi co-creator, Cory Clubb, discuss the breaking news regarding Rian Johnson's an all-new Star Wars trilogy, as well as the announcement of a new Star Wars television series. This is the podcast you're looking for! Get your movie tickets to The Last Jedi now! ----------------------------------------- Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok -----------------------------...

Nov 10, 201736 min

CWK Show #192: A Trip to Lucasfilm & Rancho Obi-Wan

Dan Z is joined by Lattes With Leia and The Arkham Sessions co-host, Dr. Andrea Letamendi, and Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels co-host and CWK blogger, Dennis Keithly. They begin the show by discussing Dan and Tom's trip to Lucasfilm and Rancho-Obi Wan, as well as a new appreciation for the impact of the story group on Star Wars canon. Nick DiCo brings the latest on Star Wars video games, and Tom brings us up to date on the news. For the Coffee Chat, the CWK book study continues with Phasma, c...

Nov 09, 20171 hr 48 min

CWK Show #191: Star Wars Made Easy, featuring Christian Blauvelt

Dan Z is joined by Star Wars Made Easy author, Christian Blauvelt, and Comics With Kenobi’s Matt Moore.They start the show discussing The Last Jedi spot that aired during Game 7 of the 2017 World Series, as well as a new revelation in "Force of Destiny". Dan Z checks in with Christian on his new book, and Tom brings us up to date on the news. For the Coffee Chat, we share part two of the conversation with horror filmmaker, Mark Pavia, and resume the CWK book study with the end of Leia: Princess ...

Nov 02, 20171 hr 23 min

CWK Show #190: Horror in the Star Wars Universe, featuring Mark Pavia

Dan Z is joined by Bethany Blanton, and Tom Gross. They start the show discussing parts one and two of Star Wars Rebels episodes, "In the Name of The Rebellion". Mark Newbold returns to CWK to share an exclusive on his next major Star Wars project, and Tom has news. For an extended Coffee Chat, Dan Z talks with filmmaker Mark Pavia for part one of their discussion on working with Stephen King, as well as elements of horror in the Star Wars saga. Later, the CWK Book Study on Leia: Princess of Ald...

Oct 26, 20171 hr 18 min

CWK Show #189: Solo A Star Wars Story-A Closer Look At The Official Title

Dan Z is joined by Lisa Dullard and Zak Kalina. They start the show discussing the official title for the Han Solo film and the first two episodes of Star Wars Rebels Season Four. Jason Brame returns to talk Forces of Destiny and upcoming Star Wars comics, and Tom brings us up to date on the news. For the Coffee Chat, Dan Z continues the CWK Book Study on Leia: Princess of Alderaan. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Na...

Oct 20, 20171 hr 13 min

CWK Show #188: The Last Jedi Trailer & Movie Poster-A Closer Look

Dan Z is joined Marcus Dohring and Kristin Baver. They start the show with a brief discussion on the trailer for The Last Jedi. Nick Dico shares his experiences on the Beta for Star Wars Battlefront II, and Tom brings us up to date on news. For the Coffee Chat, CWK co-founder, Cory Clubb joins Dan Z to discuss The Last Jedi movie poster. This the podcast you’re looking for! Get your movie tickets to The Last Jedi now! ------------------------------------------ Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars...

Oct 12, 20171 hr 25 min

CWK Show #187: The Last Jedi Trailer Analysis

Coffee With Kenobi takes a detailed look at the all-new trailer for The Last Jedi. They give their top moments, things that didn't resonate as strongly, and much more. Have a cup of coffee with the founders of Coffee With Kenobi as they break things down, CWK style. This is the podcast you're looking for! Get your movie tickets to The Last Jedi now! Music: Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok ------------------------------------------- Join our Patreon page @ https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeWithK...

Oct 11, 20171 hr 5 min

CWK Show #186: Star Wars Reads Day LIVE 2017

CWK is LIVE for Star Wars Reads Day 2017! Join Dan Z as he talks New York Comic Con announcements, and George Lucas making the list of top 100 screenwriters of all time. Later in the show, Dan talks Star Wars comics with Zak Kalina, as well as what makes comics such a powerful literacy tool. Then, Star Wars fans from many different generations answer some Star Wars trivia, and Kayleigh Gross returns to demonstrate Star Wars coding. Live from Star Wars Reads Day, this is the podcast you're lookin...

Oct 09, 201741 min

CWK Show #185: Jyn Erso & Cassian Andor's Relationship in Rogue One

Dan Z is joined by Sarah Woloski & Jared Cantor. They start the show discussing Jyn and Cassian's relationship at the end of Rogue One. Then, the hosts discuss the newest episodes of Forces of Destiny, and Tom brings us up to date on the news. For the Coffee Chat, Tom and his daughter, Kayleigh, review the book Star Wars Coding Projects. This is the podcast you’re looking for! Purchase Leia: Princess of Alderaan, and join the CWK Book Study. Chapters 2-8 are discussed on Show #89; be sure to...

Oct 05, 20171 hr 32 min

CWK Show #184: Star Wars-Different Ways To Experience The Franchise

Dan Z is joined by Jeff McGee anf Garr Van Orden. They start the show discussing the all-new Star Wars Rebels Season Four poster. The hosts discuss how they consume Star Wars, in all respective mediums, and Tom brings us up to date on the news. For the Coffee Chat, they look at Qui-Gon Jinn, his differences in ideology with the rest of the Jedi order, and how he may have impacted the Clone Wars. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the ...

Sep 28, 20171 hr 4 min

CWK Show #183: Leia Organa's Evolution in Star Wars Canon

Dan Z is joined by Melinda Wolf and Amy Wishman Nalan. They start the show looking at Leia Organa, and her growth throughout the canon. Jason Brame discusses Star Wars Destiny and Star Wars canon. Tom does news, and in the Coffee Chat, they talk with Nick DiCo about the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II. This the podcast you’re looking for! Show Notes: Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok ------------------...

Sep 21, 20171 hr 9 min

CWK Show #182: J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars Episode IX

Dan Z is joined by Richard Woloski and Mark Sutter. They start the show with a look at J.J. Abrams returning to Episode IX and a new release date for the film. Richard talks Galaxy's Edge in California, and Tom does news. For the Coffee Chat, they discuss whether or not Luke was tempted by the dark side in Return of the Jedi. They close out the show with an iTunes review. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills;...

Sep 14, 20171 hr 1 min

CWK Show #181: Star Wars Super Graphic, featuring Tim Leong

Dan Z is joined by Scott Murray, and Tom Gross. They start the show with a Force Friday II update and the directorial change with Episode IX. Tim Leong discusses his book, Star Wars Super Graphic, and Tom does news. For the Coffee Chat, they look at the Star Wars Rebels Season Four trailer. They close out the show with a live report from Skellig Michael. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye t...

Sep 07, 20171 hr 11 min

CWK Show #180: Force Friday II LIVE Coverage

Dan Z, Cory Clubb, and Tom Gross (literally!) get a cup of coffee, before venturing out to find The Last Jedi merchandise. They talk with other Star Wars fans, and give their pre, current, and post reactions to what happened during Force Friday II. Plus, they introduce the CWK Force Friday challenge. This is the podcast you're looking for! Take the CWK Force Friday challenge Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve T...

Sep 01, 201732 min

CWK Show #179: Janina Gavankar talks Iden Versio & Star Wars Battlefront II

Dan Z is joined by Brian Karasek and Eric Strothers. They start the show with a discussion of how they will spend Force Friday II and what they are looking forward to. Janina Gavankar discusses the upcoming Star WarsBattlefront II game and voicing the Inferno Squad audiobook, and Tom Gross brings the latest Star Wars news. For the Coffee Chat, Dan Z talks with Safia Minney of Po-Zu about Star Wars footwear, and the Force Friday II exclusive. They close out the show with email. This the podcast y...

Aug 31, 20171 hr 19 min

CWK Show #178: A Kenobi Film?

Dan Z is joined by Brian Jay Jones and Bobby Roberts. They start the show with the Hollywood Reporter article about the search for a director for a Kenobi film. Brian brings us up to date on George Lucas, and Tom Gross brings the latest Star Wars news. For the Coffee Chat, Dan Z talks with Din, the lead singer of F-105, to talk about their debut album. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" ...

Aug 24, 20171 hr 31 min

CWK Show #177: The Last Jedi Marketing Pros and Cons

Dan Z is joined by Mark Newbold and Mike Rondeau. They start the show debating the pros and cons of skipping pre-The Last Jedi marketing. Tom has news, and in the Coffee Chat, they ponder what has happened to Rogue One in current Star Wars conversation. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok ------------------------------------------- Join our Patreon page @ https://www.pa...

Aug 17, 20171 hr 18 min

CWK Show #176: Star Wars-What Are The Most Essential Aspects?

Dan Z is joined by James Burns and Ryan Kidd. Tom has news, and in the Coffee Chat, they discuss the most essential thing about Star Wars. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok ------------------------------------------- Join our Patreon page @ https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeWithKenobi?ty=h Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

Aug 10, 20171 hr 1 min

CWK Show #175: What's New in Star Wars Collecting

Dan Z is joined by Steele Saunders and Jeff McGee. They begin the show with Porg talk and share their opinions on The Last Jedi marketing. Then, they discuss their current Star Wars collecting and look to Force Friday II, and Tom gives the news. For the Coffee Chat, they talk about Mike Audette's recent CWK blog, "When is it too much"? This is the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve T...

Aug 03, 20171 hr 28 min

CWK Show #174: An Insider Look at Disney's Galaxy's Edge, featuring Jim Hill

Dan Z is joined by Luke Seiters & Joao Stinson. They begin the show with news of a composer for the untitled Han Solo film. Disney Insider Jim Hill has more insights into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and the Star Wars resort, and Tom gives the news. For the Coffee Chat, Mediocre Jedi shares an interview with Hasbro from San Diego Comic-Con. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan M...

Jul 27, 20171 hr 20 min

CWK Show #173: Star Wars Theme Park News, including a Star Wars Resort

Dan Z is joined by Cory Clubb and David Modders. The D23 Expo takes center stage as they begin the show with initial reactions to all of the Star Wars news from the Disney convention. Jason Brame helps break down Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and the announcement of the Star Wars Disney World resort hotel. Tom gives the news, with a look at The Last Jedi character posters, and in the Coffee Chat, they discuss the behind-the-scenes video of the next Star Wars film. They close out the show with email. ...

Jul 20, 20171 hr 23 min

CWK Show #172: Forces of Destiny & Dave Filoni's Ahsoka Tano/Bendu Sketch

Dan Z is joined by Ed Dolista and MacDonald. They begin the show with reviews of the latest from Chronicle and Disney Publishing, as well as Forces of Destiny episodes. Nick DiCo has Star Wars video game updates, and Tom gives the news. For the Coffee Chat, they take a detailed look at Dave Filoni's sketch of Ahsoka Tano's encounter with the Bendu. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by N...

Jul 13, 20171 hr 11 min

CWK Show #171: Jason Ward of MakingStarWars.net talks Forces of Destiny

Dan Z is joined by Randy Therio & Jay Krebs. They begin the show with Dan Z discussing a recent article in The Statewide Standard featuring how he teaches Star Wars. Jason Ward of Making Star Wars.net joins the hosts to discuss the first three episodes of Forces of Destiny, and Tom gives the news. For the Coffee Chat, Dan Z. shares a conversation he had with Jimmy Mac and Jason Swank of Rebel Force Radio from Star Wars Celebration Orlando. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classica...

Jul 06, 20171 hr 11 min

CWK Show #170: Ron Howard to Direct the Han Solo Film

Dan Z is joined by Scott Murray and Joe Tavano. They start the show with the announcement of Ron Howard taking over directorial duties on the untitled Han Solo film. Disney Insider, Jim Hill, shares the latest on Star Wars Land, and Tom gives the news. In the Coffee Chat, CWK lifestyle correspondent, Deanna Zehr joins Dan Z in a sponsored segment, to review Star Wars fragrances from KeepMe fragrances. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guita...

Jun 29, 20171 hr 26 min

CWK Show #169: A Directorial Change to the Han Solo Film

Dan Z is joined by Swara Salih & Tom Gross. They begin the show with the news of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller leaving the untitled Han Solo film. Jason Brame and the hosts discuss categorizing ancillary characters in Star Wars, and Tom gives the news. For the Coffee Chat, they play a few rounds of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit. characters. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for! Show Notes: Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guita...

Jun 22, 20171 hr 18 min

CWK Show #168: The New Darth Vader Comic & How Sith Lightsabers Work

Dan Z is joined by SAmy Ratcliffe & Mediocre Jedi. They open the show by discussing Darth Vader (2017) #1 and new revelations regarding Sith lightsabers. Nick DiCo Talks about the latest on Star Wars Battlefront II, Dan Z does the news, and for the Coffee Chat, the hosts discuss the current culture and climate of Star Wars fandom on social media. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by...

Jun 15, 20171 hr 13 min

CWK Show #167: Recording Star Wars Audio Books, featuring Marc Thompson

Dan Z is joined by Ian Doescher & Brian Sims. They open the show by talking about upcoming Storyteller Star Wars Christmas ornaments from Hallmark and share some difficult news from Rancho Obi-Wan. Marc Thompson discusses the art of recording Star Wars audio books, and in the Coffee Chat, they talk about a USA Today article looking at the top 40 Star Wars characters. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-...

Jun 08, 20171 hr 16 min
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