On today's show, I speak with John Redlingshafer (The Hyperion Hub) about his first time watching The Empire Strikes Back. John is a lifelong Disney aficionado but a Padawan of Star Wars lore with no expectations or foresight of what comes next in the saga. We discuss the film’s tonal change from the original, his impressions of Yoda, and whether he should watch Return of The Jedi next or try the infamous “machete” order. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With...

On today's show, I talk with Cory Clubb (Coffee With Kenobi co-creator) and Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) about the Star Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer. We discuss the trailer's tone, our expectations for the series, and what we think the audience might be for the new Disney+ series. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse...

Rancho Obi-Wan’s Steve Sansweet (Executive Chairman and Founder) returns to share the exciting announcement of the Saga Museum. We discuss the reveal in Seattle, the collectors contributing to the upcoming museum, and what it means for the future of Rancho Obi-Wan. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse Fan...

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 is part two of our behind-the-scenes look at covering Star Wars Celebration and Tom’s first trip to Disneyland. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi, CWK Pour-Over style! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on...

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 is part one of our behind-the-scenes look at covering Star Wars Celebration and Tom’s first trip to Disneyland. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi, CWK Pour-Over style! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on...

Author Steven Barnes joins me to discuss his new Star Wars novel, Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss. We talk about Steven’s process of writing this novel, what makes a book a compelling Star Wars story while still holding to each author’s style, and what we can learn about this time period. It’s a master class in storytelling, writing, and life lessons you will not want to miss! Pull a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family...

Author John Jackson Miller joins me to discuss his sequel to the 1989 classic film Tim Burton’s Batman in his new novel, Batman Resurrection. We discuss the iconic film's cultural impact, Miller's research and strategy in writing the sequel (between Batman and Batman Returns), and what is important in writing a Batman story set in this era. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June...

Rancho Obi-Wan’s Steve Sansweet (Executive Chairman and Founder) and Anne Neumann (President and CEO) join me to share the exciting details of the Rancho Obi-Wan fundraiser in Seattle, Washington, on October 5th, 2024. We discuss the unique events and opportunities, items available at the auction, and much more. Plus, I catch up with legendary voice actor Jim Cummings (“Hondo Ohnaka”). Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee...

Author Michael Kogge joins me to discuss his John Carter Of Mars: The Audio series Kickstarter, featuring Sean Patrick Flannery (The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles), John Carter’s connections to Star Wars, and his work on the sequel trilogy Young Adult novels. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi! Support The Kickstarter HERE __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner,...

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy cast members Gaten Matarazzo and Tony Revolori (“Sig Greebling” and “Dev Greebling), Bobby Moynihan (“Jedi Bob”) & creators Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit (Writers/Executive Producers) join me and several Star Wars fan content creators to discuss the four-part LEGO Star Wars special. We ask these talented individuals about mixing and matching across the galaxy, balancing humor and story, and why LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy has more to say than you...

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, our top five John Williams tracks from the original Star Wars trilogy. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite coffee mug, and let’s have some Coffee With Kenobi, CWK Pour-Over style! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025,...

Beci Mahnken (MEI/Mouse Fan Travel) and I answer your questions about the Disney Wish and what it’s like to cruise on a Disney ship and provide tips to help you get the most out of your Disney cruise experience. Plus, we share how YOU can join me from June 16th to the 20th, 2025 onboard the Dinsey Wish, the only ship in the fleet with a Star Wars lounge! Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney...

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Lucasfilm Senior Vice-President and Executive Design Director Doug Chiang spoke at the Lucasfilm booth for an in-depth look at how Star Wars designs are incorporated using Stagecraft technology. I share the audio of his presentation, which is an in-depth look at how Stagecraft brings Star Wars to life on screen. I had the honor and privilege of speaking one-on-one with the Lucasfilm Senior VP and Executive Design Director Doug Chiang immediately after...

For a virtual press junket, Star Wars legend Dee Bradley Baker joins me and several Star Wars fan content creators to discuss his work in Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. We ask Dee about his craft as a voice actor, the joy of playing Nubs, and the lessons in Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite coffee mug, and let’s have some Coffee With Kenobi. __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official...

D23 day three coverage is here! I speak with Joffrey’s Coffee COO/Roastmaster Chris de Mezzo about the exclusive D23 blend and hear the story of how Joffrey’s Coffee and Disney teamed up. Clayton Sandell (Scripps News) explains how ILM brought the Volume to D23. Later, I share the audio of Athena Portillo (vice president, Animation Production) and Vanessa Marshall’s (voice of Hera Syndulla in Star Wars Rebels) presentation in the Lucasfilm pavilion in which they reflect on their favorite...

D23 day two coverage is here! I speak with ILM’s Rob Bredow ( ILM’s Senior Vice-President & Chief Creative Officer) about the incredible detail the Voulme offers filmmakers and fans. Plus, listen to Rob and Sonia Contreras’s (ILM Virtual Production Supervisor) full audio of ILM’s Stagecraft presentation. I also speak with Beci Mahnken (Mouse Fan Travel) about D23 and the benefits of booking your next Disney vacation with MEI & Mouse Fan Travel. Later I catch up with Anthony King...

D23 day one coverage is here! Listen to the full audio of the LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy panel, featuring Dan Hernandez (showrunner, writer, executive producer), Benji Samit (showrunner, writer, executive producer), and James Waugh (executive producer and Lucasfilm senior vice president, Franchise Content & Strategy). I speak with head designer Alex Riegert-Waters about the new Dark Side collection, and share my initial thoughts on the announcements from the Disney Studios...

Join Shawn Degenhart (The Hyperion Hub), Anthony King (Force Ghost Conversations) and we preview D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience in Anaheim, California August 9th to the 11th. We discuss highlights from each of the three days, provide convention tips, and what we are most looking forward to. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite coffee mug, and let’s have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official...

Ever wonder what it’s like to listen to CWK Pour-Over? Join me, Cory Clubb (Coffee With Kenobi co-creator), and Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) as we share a classic episode previously only available to members of the CWK Alliance: Top Five Jedi. We discuss the difficulties in narrowing down this list, what makes a Jedi, and what we love about the heroes of the galaxy. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite coffee mug, and let’s have some Coffee With Kenobi, CWK Pour-Over style! __Join Dan...

Join David Modders (Star Wars Reactions), Father Jimmy, and me as we discuss the psychology, spirituality, and mythology of Star Wars: The Acolyte. We break down the Jedi way, moral relativism, determinism, and what makes a good story. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite coffee mug, and let’s have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse Fan...

This week, you are invited to the final episode of CWK LIVE! We discuss your top five moments from Star Wars: The Acolyte’s eighth episode, “The Acolyte.” Plus, the latest Star Wars news and your comments and questions. This is the LIVE podcast you're looking for! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse Fan TravelCoffeeWithKenobi.com/DisneyWish __Visit CoffeeWithKenobi.com for the latest podcasts,...

Join James Burns (Jedi News) and me as we discuss Star Wars: The Acolyte’s eighth episode, and the finale of season one, “The Acolyte.” We break down flawed Jedi, narrative perspectives, and stunning reveals. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite coffee mug, and let’s have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse Fan TravelCoffeeWithKenobi.com/DisneyWish __Visit...

This week, you are invited to post, comment, and discuss your top five moments from Star Wars: The Acolyte’s seventh episode, “Choice.” Plus, the latest Star Wars news and your comments and questions. This is the LIVE podcast you're looking for! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse Fan TravelCoffeeWithKenobi.com/DisneyWish __Visit CoffeeWithKenobi.com for the latest podcasts, news, videos, and...

Join James Burns (Jedi News) and me as we discuss Star Wars: The Acolyte’s seventh episode, “Choice.” We break down Jedi choices, Force cults, and character motivation. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite coffee mug, and let’s have some Coffee With Kenobi! __Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse Fan TravelCoffeeWithKenobi.com/DisneyWish __Visit CoffeeWithKenobi.com for the latest podcasts, news,...