Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Community & Conversation

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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation--3271982/support.

Episodes

CWK Show #816: Andor- "One Year Later"

April 28, 2025 • 56 mins
On today’s show, John Heil (CWK Alliance), Tom Gross (Teachers in The Dungeon), & Ross Hollebon (Fantha Tracks), and I discuss the premiere of Andor season two, “One Year Later.” We discuss the time jump, multiple intricate plot points, conflict, and the decision to batch season two into four three-part arcs. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #815: Star Wars Celebration Japan Recap

April 22, 2025 • 34 mins
Coffee With Kenobi is back! Join me for a Star Wars Celebration Japan recap. On a rare solo show, I discuss the big announcements from the Star Wars convention and reveal the future of CWK. Plus, I share audio from Dave Filoni, John Favreau, Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Shawn Levy, and Ryan Gosling. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi!


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CWK Show #814: Disneyland's "Seasons of the Force" (2025)

April 3, 2025 • 49 mins
Disneyland’s “Seasons Of The Force” has returned! Join me and my brother, Sean Zehr, as we eat, shop, ride, and explore our way through the Star Wars offerings at Disneyland for “Seasons Of The Force.” I speak with Lucasfilm Creative Executive Matt Martin about the brand-new projection show, “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga” and discuss the past, present, and future of The High Republic with Star Wars The High Republic authors ...
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CWK Show #813: Tom Hoeler Interview Part Two

March 6, 2025 • 41 mins
Tom Hoeler, Random House Worlds editorial director of fiction and special products, returns for part two of our conversation on CWK. We discuss the creation of Star Wars: The Mask of Fear, where it fits in the timeline, and how it compliments Andor and other stories told during this time period. Plus, a major announcement about the immediate future of Coffee With Kenobi. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee...
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CWK Show #813: Tom Hoeler Interview Part One

February 27, 2025 • 34 mins
Tom Hoeler, Random House Worlds editorial director of fiction and special products, joins me for part one of our conversation on CWK. We discuss Tom’s career path to Random House Worlds, his love of Star Wars and the written word, and working on Batman. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi!
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CWK Show #812: Star Wars Encyclopedia Authors Part Two

February 20, 2025 • 32 mins
Star Wars Encyclopedia authors Dan Brooks, Megan Crouse, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, and Kelly Knox return for part two, where we continue discussing our new Star Wars reference book. We share some of our biggest challenges, what we learned from the experience, and more. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi!

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CWK Show #811: Star Wars Encyclopedia Authors Part One

February 13, 2025 • 29 mins
Star Wars Encyclopedia authors Dan Brooks, Megan Crouse, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, and Kelly Knox join me for part one to discuss our new Star Wars reference book. We talk about our individual processes of what went into our work, what makes this book special, and how we first fell in love with Star Wars. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi! NOTE: Fellow author Amy Richau could not join ...
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CWK Show #810: Ranking The Disney+ Live-Action Star Wars Shows Part Two

February 6, 2025 • 59 mins
On today’s show, Greg McLaughlin (The Rebel Base Card Podcast), Dr. Greg Cass (The Rebel Base Card Podcast), Bob Gerard (Short for a Stormtrooper: A 15 Minute Star Wars Podcast), and I continue our conversation ranking the Star Wars Disney+ live-action Star Wars series. In part two, we share the last five in our respective lists. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #809: Ranking The Disney+ Live-Action Star Wars Shows Part One

January 30, 2025 • 48 mins
On today’s show, Greg McLaughlin (The Rebel Base Card Podcast), Dr. Greg Cass (The Rebel Base Card Podcast), Bob Gerard (Short for a Stormtrooper: A 15 Minute Star Wars Podcast), and I rank and discuss the Star Wars Disney+ live-action Star Wars series. In part one, we share the first four in our respective lists. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #808: STEAM Into Star Wars LIVE (2025)

January 23, 2025 • 55 mins
S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars returns! Join me and my co-hosts John Alois (The Hyperion Hub) and Greg McLaughlin (Rebel Base Card Podcast) LIVE on the S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars podcast stage as we share our Star Wars stories. We are also joined by members of the community as they discuss what they love about the franchise and share their Star Wars stories. Plus, we talk about what we are most looking forward to from Star Wars and Lucas...
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CWK Show #807: Skeleton Crew- “The Real Good Guys"

January 16, 2025 • 69 mins
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon), Father Jimmy, and I discuss Skeleton Crew's eighth and final episode of season one, “The Real Good Guys." We look at new character information, the identity of the supervisor, and what the children learned on their adventures. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #806: Skeleton Crew- “We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble"

January 9, 2025 • 60 mins
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon), Father Jimmy, and I discuss Skeleton Crew episode seven, “We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble." We look at Jod’s cruelty, the children’s resilience, and why this series connects with Star Wars fans. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #805: Skeleton Crew- “Zero Friends Again"

January 2, 2025 • 49 mins
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon), Father Jimmy, and I discuss Skeleton Crew episode six, “Zero Friends Again." We look at powerful symbols, greed versus friendship, and why this may be the best episode of the season. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #804: Skeleton Crew- “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates"

December 27, 2024 • 46 mins
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) and I discuss Skeleton Crew episode five, “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates." We break down the metaphors in the episode, a heel turn, and the power of a story within a story. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #803: Skeleton Crew- “Can't Say I Remember No At Attin"

December 19, 2024 • 58 mins
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) and Fr. Jimmy Morgan join me to discuss Skeleton Crew episode four, “Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin." We break down the surprises in the episode, Neel’s compassion, and discuss the war aspect of Star Wars. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #802: Skeleton Crew- “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Program"

December 12, 2024 • 64 mins
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) and Fr. Jimmy Morgan join me to discuss Skeleton Crew episode three, “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Program." We break down the paradoxical moral compass of Jod Na Nawood, the mystery of At Attin, and a new character. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #801: Skeleton Crew- “This Could Be A Real Adventure" & "Way, Way Out Past The Barrier"

December 5, 2024 • 65 mins
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) and Fr. Jimmy Morgan join me to discuss Skeleton Crew episodes one and two, “This Could Be A Real Adventure" and "Way, Way Out Past The Barrier.” We break down the series' tone and promise of adventure, elements of the hero’s journey, and how Skeleton Crew connects with audiences. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #800: James Arnold Taylor Joins Dan Zehr For The 800th Show

December 3, 2024 • 54 mins
On the eight-hundredth episode of Coffee With Kenobi, James Arnold Taylor returns to discuss the intricacies of voice acting, his love of Star Wars, and his new movie, Hidden Blessings. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi!
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CWK Show #799: Top Memories Covering Star Wars Events For Coffee With Kenobi

November 28, 2024 • 41 mins
Join me, Cory Clubb (Coffee With Kenobi co-creator), and Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) in our continuing series as we share a classic episode of CWK Pour-Over, previously only available to members of the CWK Alliance. This week was recorded LIVE in the studio as we reminisced about some of our favorite travel experiences covering Star Wars events for Coffee With Kenobi. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some C...
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CWK Show #798: "Music By John Williams"

November 21, 2024 • 46 mins
On today’s show, Shawn Degenhart (The Hyperion Hub) and Jim Tallman join me to discuss the Disney+ documentary Music By John Williams. We share our memories of Williams’ music and what the documentary taught us. As a bonus, Jim and Shawn explain some of the intricacies of creating an original music composition and what makes Williams stand out. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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