Coffee With Kenobi: Freshly Brewed ConversationFor more than thirteen years, Coffee With Kenobi has explored Star Wars through thoughtful conversations about its characters, mythology, themes, creators, and the ways these stories connect with our lives. Now, the galaxy is just the beginning.Host Dan Zehr expands that conversation beyond the galaxy far, far away to explore the stories, experiences, people, and modern myths that shape our popular culture. Star Wars remains at the heart of CWK, but it’s part of a much larger cultural landscape waiting to be explored—from movies, television, comics, books, superheroes, and wrestling to sports, food...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 35:03
What happens when a galaxy far, far away meets America's biggest sporting event? Disney, Lucasfilm, ESPN, and the NFL are teaming up for Star Wars Funday Football, an animated…
Nov 6, 2026 · 43:27
A big Star Wars and Marvel conversation is brewing! I'm joined by Andrew Harrison and Dennis Keithly to discuss the exciting news of filmmaker Kevin Smith writing a new Marvel…
Oct 23, 2026 · 25:21
What happens when Star Wars fans turn their love of the galaxy far, far away into a force for good? I’m joined by TJ Wonogas, Midwest Garrison Commanding Officer, and Chip…
Oct 16, 2026 · 27:59
In Part Two of my conversation with Anthony Breznican, we dive deeper into Darth Vader's lore as portrayed throughout the Star Wars films. We explore the choices, relationships,…
Oct 9, 2026 · 32:17
Star Wars Icons: Vader author Anthony Breznican joins me at the table for part one of our conversation about the Star Wars franchise's iconic villain. Anthony shares what he…
Oct 2, 2026 · 45:17
For the first time in years, Dan Zehr returns live—joined by Coffee With Kenobi co-creator and original co-host Cory Clubb for a special night at the CWK table. More than…
Sep 18, 2026 · 26:23
Voice actor JP Karliak joins me for a fantastic conversation about bringing memorable characters to life across some of pop culture’s most beloved worlds. We explore his work as…
Sep 12, 2026 · 41:07
Brendan Wayne joins me for a wonderful conversation about his journey into the galaxy far, far away, including the story behind his audition for The Mandalorian and becoming part…
Sep 3, 2026 · 39:59
Davin Anderson, creator and CEO of Galaxy Tours , joins Coffee With Kenobi for a fascinating conversation about bringing Star Wars fans closer to the galaxy far, far away. We…
Aug 21, 2026 · 42:02
Join me, Cory Clubb ( CWK co-creator), and Tom Gross ( Teachers In The Dungeon ) as we discuss the Ahsoka season two trailer shown at D23. We also look at the notion that Star…
Aug 8, 2026 · 33:00
Lisa DiNoto joins Coffee With Kenobi to talk about her new book, The runDisney Companion ! We discuss the magic, excitement, and unique experience of runDisney events, as well as…
Jul 27, 2026 · 27:00
Along with some of my fellow Star Wars content creator peers, we speak with Star Wars Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke…
Jul 23, 2026 · 26:26
Dan Lanigan joins Coffee With Kenobi for a fascinating conversation about the art of collecting, preserving film history, and celebrating the stories behind some of pop culture's…
Jul 9, 2026 · 19:45
One of the stars of The Mandalorian and Grogu , Jonny Coyne, joins Coffee With Kenobi for an engaging conversation about becoming part of the Star Wars galaxy. We discuss his…
Jul 2, 2026 · 20:40
WWE superstar and professional wrestling trailblazer Matt Cardona joins Coffee With Kenobi for a wide-ranging conversation following our meeting at the Hollywood premiere of The…
Jun 3, 2026 · 46:03
On today’s show, join Cory Clubb (CWK co-creator), Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon), James Burns (Jedi News), and me for part two of our two-part review of Star Wars: The…
May 28, 2026 · 46:42
On today’s show, join Cory Clubb (CWK co-creator), Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon), James Burns (Jedi News), and me for part one of our two-part review of Star Wars: The…
May 19, 2026 · 59:27
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is upon us! Join Mason Zehr and me for an incredible journey to Hollywood, California, for the red carpet premiere of the new Star Wars film.…
May 15, 2026 · 32:20
Star Wars icons Dave Filoni (writer, executive producer, and co-president of Lucasfilm) and Jon Favreau (writer and director) join me and some of my peers from the Star Wars fan…
May 8, 2026 · 1:14:08
On today’s show, Greg McLaughlin and Greg Cass (The Rebel Base Card Podcast) and I discuss the Maul: Shadow Lord’s ninth and tenth episodes, “Strange Allies” and “The Dark Lord.”…
May 4, 2026 · 45:08
Author Ian Doescher joins us to talk about his latest William Shakespeare’s Star Wars novel, Star Wars: The Mandalorian of Nevarro. We dive into his creative process, the joy of…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:04:35
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) and I discuss the Maul Shadow Lord’s seventh and eighth episodes, “Call To Oblivion” and “The Creeping Fear.” We examine…
Apr 25, 2026 · 54:27
On today’s show, Dennis Keithly (Podcast Stardust) and I discuss the Maul Shadow Lord’s fifth and sixth episodes, “Inquisition” and “Night of the Hunted.” We examine the Empire’s…
Apr 15, 2026 · 54:52
On today’s show, Craig Dickinson (Reading Between The Reels) and I discuss the Maul Shadow Lord’s third and fourth episodes, “Whispers in the Unknown” and “Pride and Vengeance.”…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:00:34
On today’s show, David Modders (Star Wars Reactions) and I discuss the Maul Shadow Lord’s first two episodes, “The Dark Revenge” and “Sinister Schemes.” We examine conflicting…
Feb 20, 2026 · 35:21
The first trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu has arrived, and we’re diving in! Join Dan Zehr, Cory Clubb, and Tom Gross as we break down the biggest moments, standout visuals,…
Jan 26, 2026 · 36:28
If you could build your own Star Wars story using just four choices — one Jedi, one droid, one starfighter, and one villain — who would you pick? In this LIVE episode of Coffee…
Nov 26, 2025 · 42:26
Author Adam Christopher joins us to talk about his new Star Wars novel, Star Wars: Master of Evil! We dive into his creative process, the inspirations behind the story, and what…
Oct 21, 2025 · 58:19
Join me and my special guests, Jeff McGee & Pam Johnston, as they share their Star Wars fandom with us. They discuss their love for Star Wars both individually and as a couple.…
Oct 14, 2025 · 55:07
John Jackson Miller (author) and Tom Hoeler (executive editor) join me to discuss the second book in Miller’s Batman 1989 dulogoy, Batman Revolution. We discuss how Michael…
Oct 6, 2025 · 49:03
Matthew Stover (author) and Tom Hoeler (executive editor) join me to discuss the twentieth anniversary edition of the iconic novelization of Revenge of the Sith. We look back at…
Sep 29, 2025 · 18:07
On today’s show, Mason Zehr and I discuss the teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. We invite you to watch the teaser with us as we break down each sequence. Pull up a…
Sep 22, 2025 · 29:45
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…
Sep 15, 2025 · 34:10
AJ Wolfe, author of the New York Times Best-Selling Disney Adults, joins me to discuss the Disney Adults phenomenon, including a breakdown from a psychological perspective, as…
Sep 9, 2025 · 1:08:36
Join me and my special guest, Cory Clubb, the co-creator of Coffee With Kenobi, as I begin the first of many Star Wars fan spotlight shows. On the inaugural episode, Cory shares…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:03:06
On today’s show, Ross Hollebon (Fantha Tracks) and Father Jimmy Morgan (CWK Alliance) discuss the twelfth and final episode in season two of Andor, “Jedha, Kyber, Erso.” We…
Aug 25, 2025 · 55:40
On today’s show, Ross Hollebon (Fantha Tracks) and Father Jimmy Morgan (CWK Alliance) discuss the eleventh episode in season two of Andor, “Who Else Knows?” We talk about pivotal…
Aug 18, 2025 · 47:19
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…
Aug 11, 2025 · 51:51
On today’s show, Greg McLaughlin (The Rebel Base Card Podcast) and I discuss the tenth episode in season two of Andor, “Make It Stop.” We talk about the events in the galaxy one…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1:02:40
On today’s show, Mary Perdue (CWK Cafe), Jay Krebs (Podcast Stardust), and I discuss the ninth episode in season two of Andor, “Welcome To The Rebellion.” We talk about Cassian’s…
Jul 28, 2025 · 21:29
On today's show, I break down the SDCC Star Wars reveals, including new books, images from upcoming projects, and action figures, featuring a new Star Wars HasLab. Pull up a…
Jul 21, 2025 · 59:35
On today’s show, Tom Gross (Teachers In The Dungeon) and I discuss the eighth episode in season two of Andor, “Who Are You?” We discuss the tragedy of Syril Karn, Emmy-worthy…
Jul 14, 2025 · 42:49
On today’s show, John Heil and I discuss the seventh episode in season two of Andor, “Messenger.” We discuss an essential moment for Syril Karn, an upgrade for the burgeoning…
Jul 7, 2025 · 41:57
On today’s show, Dennis Keithly (Podcast Stardust) and I discuss the sixth episode in season two of Andor, “What A Festive Evening.” We discuss tense moments, tragic mistakes,…
Jun 30, 2025 · 48:19
Join me, Christina Stevenson, and Andrew Harrison as we discuss the Star Wars experiences on the Disney Wish, including the Cargo Bay, hidden treasures throughout the ship, and…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:11:47
The CWK/MEI Travel and Mouse Fan Travel experience on the Disney Wish has come to a close, but the memories and stories will last a lifetime. Join me, Deanna, and Mason Zehr,…
Jun 16, 2025 · 43:48
On today’s show, Colby Mead (The Colby Cast) and John Alois (The Hyperion Hub) return for part two of our conversation of the fifth episode in season two of Andor, “I Have…
Jun 9, 2025 · 37:54
On today’s show, join Colby Mead (The Colby Cast), John Alois (The Hyperion Hub), and me for part one of our discussion of the fifth episode in season two of Andor, “I Have…
Jun 3, 2025 · 57:05
On today’s show, Mark Newbold (Fantha Tracks), Daz Davies (CWK Alliance), and I discuss the fourth episode in season two of Andor, “Ever Been To Ghorman?” We discuss the…
May 26, 2025 · 35:41
On today's show, I speak with Fanhome’s Gianluca Latini about the 1:2 scale Build Your Own Darth Vader subscription model kit based on The Empire Strikes Back. Gianluca discusses…
May 19, 2025 · 57:19
On today’s show, John Heil (CWK Alliance), Bob Gerard (Short For A Stormtrooper), and I discuss the third episode in season two of Andor, “Harvest.” We discuss the resolution of…
May 12, 2025 · 54:12
On today’s show, John Heil (CWK Alliance), Bob Gerard (Short For A Stormtrooper), and I discuss the second episode in season two of Andor, “Sagrona Teema.” We discuss the warring…
May 5, 2025 · 30:00
May the 4th be with you! On a special show, join me, Mason Zehr, and Tom Gross as we head to the movies and watch the original Star Wars as it was meant to be seen: on the big…
Apr 28, 2025 · 56:35
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.”…
Apr 22, 2025 · 34:49
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…
Apr 3, 2025 · 49:15
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…
Mar 6, 2025 · 41:21
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…
Feb 27, 2025 · 34:43
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…
Feb 20, 2025 · 32:39
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…
Feb 13, 2025 · 29:42
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…
Feb 6, 2025 · 59:25
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),…
Jan 30, 2025 · 48:23
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),…
Jan 24, 2025 · 55:58
S.T.E.A.M. Into Star War s 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…
Jan 16, 2025 · 1:09:42
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…
Jan 9, 2025 · 1:00:50
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…
Jan 2, 2025 · 49:49
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…
Dec 27, 2024 · 46:37
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…
Dec 19, 2024 · 58:49
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…
Dec 12, 2024 · 1:04:29
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…
Dec 5, 2024 · 1:05:40
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…
Dec 3, 2024 · 54:18
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…
Nov 28, 2024 · 41:52
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…
Nov 21, 2024 · 46:05
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…
Nov 14, 2024 · 43:18
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…
Nov 7, 2024 · 27:12
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…
Oct 31, 2024 · 27:49
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…
Oct 24, 2024 · 33:45
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…
Oct 17, 2024 · 35:21
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…
Oct 10, 2024 · 38:42
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…
Oct 3, 2024 · 56:26
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…
Sep 26, 2024 · 37:53
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…
Sep 19, 2024 · 30:25
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…
Sep 12, 2024 · 1:04:30
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…
Sep 5, 2024 · 58:07
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…
Aug 29, 2024 · 1:07:08
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…
Aug 22, 2024 · 30:01
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…
Aug 14, 2024 · 16:10
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…
Aug 12, 2024 · 1:11:29
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…
Aug 11, 2024 · 1:05:06
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…
Aug 9, 2024 · 46:22
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…
Aug 8, 2024 · 53:44
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…
Aug 1, 2024 · 47:47
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…
Jul 25, 2024 · 1:07:31
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,…
Jul 24, 2024 · 1:01:25
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…
Jul 20, 2024 · 1:10:37
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…
Jul 16, 2024 · 31:00
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…
Jul 11, 2024 · 49:37
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…
Jul 9, 2024 · 35:48
This week, you are invited to post, comment, and discuss TWO top fives: your top five moments from Star Wars: The Acolyte’s fifth episode, “Night,” and the sixth episode,…
Jul 6, 2024 · 43:54
Join me and James Burns (Jedi News) as we discuss Star Wars: The Acolyte’s sixth episode, “Teach/Corrupt.” We break down new methods of corruption, a turn for Master Sol, and…
Jul 4, 2024 · 43:06
Star Wars legends Steve Sansweet and Dan Madsen join me to discuss twenty-five years of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. We talk about the film's cultural impact from…
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