Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Community & Conversation

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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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Recent Episodes
  • CWK Show #814: Disneyland's "Seasons of the Force" (2025)
    Apr 3, 2025 – 49:15
  • CWK Show #813: Tom Hoeler Interview Part Two
    Mar 6, 2025 – 41:21
  • CWK Show #813: Tom Hoeler Interview Part One
    Feb 27, 2025 – 34:43
  • CWK Show #812: Star Wars Encyclopedia Authors Part Two
    Feb 20, 2025 – 32:39
  • CWK Show #811: Star Wars Encyclopedia Authors Part One
    Feb 13, 2025 – 29:42
  • CWK Show #810: Ranking The Disney+ Live-Action Star Wars Shows Part Two
    Feb 6, 2025 – 59:25
  • CWK Show #809: Ranking The Disney+ Live-Action Star Wars Shows Part One
    Jan 30, 2025 – 48:23
  • CWK Show #808: STEAM Into Star Wars LIVE (2025)
    Jan 24, 2025 – 55:58
  • CWK Show #807: Skeleton Crew- “The Real Good Guys"
    Jan 16, 2025 – 01:09:42
  • CWK Show #806: Skeleton Crew- “We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble"
    Jan 9, 2025 – 01:00:50
  • CWK Show #805: Skeleton Crew- “Zero Friends Again"
    Jan 2, 2025 – 49:49
  • CWK Show #804: Skeleton Crew- “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates"
    Dec 27, 2024 – 46:37
  • CWK Show #803: Skeleton Crew- “Can't Say I Remember No At Attin"
    Dec 19, 2024 – 58:49
  • CWK Show #802: Skeleton Crew- “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Program"
    Dec 12, 2024 – 01:04:29
  • CWK Show #801: Skeleton Crew- “This Could Be A Real Adventure" & "Way, Way Out Past The Barrier"
    Dec 5, 2024 – 01:05:40
  • CWK Show #800: James Arnold Taylor Joins Dan Zehr For The 800th Show
    Dec 3, 2024 – 54:18
  • CWK Show #799: Top Memories Covering Star Wars Events For Coffee With Kenobi
    Nov 28, 2024 – 41:52
  • CWK Show #798: "Music By John Williams"
    Nov 21, 2024 – 46:05
  • CWK Show #797: The Empire Strikes Back For The First Time
    Nov 14, 2024 – 43:18
  • CWK Show #796: Star Wars Skeleton Crew Trailer Discussion
    Nov 7, 2024 – 27:12
  • CWK Show #795: Steve Sansweet Discusses The Saga Museum
    Oct 31, 2024 – 27:49
  • CWK Show #794: Behind-The-Scenes Covering Disneyland After Dark Star Wars Night Part Two
    Oct 24, 2024 – 33:45
  • CWK Show #793: Behind-The-Scenes Covering Disneyland After Dark Star Wars Night
    Oct 17, 2024 – 35:21
  • CWK Show #792: Steven Barnes Discusses Mace Windu The Glass Abyss
    Oct 10, 2024 – 38:42
  • CWK Show #791: John Jackson Miller Discusses Batman Resurrection
    Oct 3, 2024 – 56:26
  • CWK Show #790: Rancho Obi-Wan's Steve Sansweet & Anne Neumann, plus Jim Cummings
    Sep 26, 2024 – 37:53
  • CWK Show #789: Michael Kogge Talks Star Wars And John Carter Of Mars
    Sep 19, 2024 – 30:25
  • CWK Show #788: LEGO Star Wars Rebuild The Galaxy Virtual Round Table Interviews
    Sep 12, 2024 – 01:04:30
  • CWK Show #787: Top Five Star Wars Original Trilogy Music Tracks
    Sep 5, 2024 – 58:07
  • CWK Show #786: Your Disney Wish Questions Answered
    Aug 29, 2024 – 01:07:08
  • CWK Show #785: Doug Chiang-My Exclusive Interview at D23 With Lucasfilm Senior VP
    Aug 22, 2024 – 30:01
  • CWK Show #784: Dee Bradley Baker Discusses Nubs & Young Jedi Adventures
    Aug 14, 2024 – 16:10
  • CWK Show #783: D23 Day Three (2024)
    Aug 12, 2024 – 01:11:29
  • CWK Show #782: D23 Day Two (2024)
    Aug 11, 2024 – 01:05:06
  • CWK Show #781: D23 Day One (2024)
    Aug 9, 2024 – 46:22
  • CWK Show #780: D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Preview
    Aug 8, 2024 – 53:44
  • CWK Show #779: Top Five Jedi (CWK Pour-Over)
    Aug 1, 2024 – 47:47
  • CWK Show #778: The Psychology, Spirituality, & Mythology of The Acolyte
    Jul 25, 2024 – 01:07:31
  • CWK Show #777 LIVE: Top Five Moments from The Acolyte "The Acolyte"
    Jul 24, 2024 – 01:01:25
  • CWK Show #776: The Acolyte- “The Acolyte"
    Jul 20, 2024 – 01:10:37
  • CWK Show #775 LIVE: Top Five Moments from The Acolyte "Choice"
    Jul 16, 2024 – 31:00
  • CWK Show #774: The Acolyte- “Choice"
    Jul 11, 2024 – 49:37
  • CWK Show #773 LIVE: Top Five Moments from The Acolyte "Night" & "Teach/Corrupt"
    Jul 9, 2024 – 35:48
  • CWK Show #772: The Acolyte- “Teach/Corrupt"
    Jul 6, 2024 – 43:54
  • CWK Show #771: Steve Sansweet & Dan Madsen Discuss 25 Years of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
    Jul 4, 2024 – 43:06
  • CWK Show #770: The Acolyte- “Night"
    Jun 30, 2024 – 54:08
  • CWK Show #769 LIVE: Top Five Moments from The Acolyte "Destiny" & "Day"
    Jun 27, 2024 – 25:12
  • CWK Show #768: The Acolyte- “Day"
    Jun 24, 2024 – 47:55
  • CWK Show #767: Temptation of The Force Author Tessa Gratton
    Jun 20, 2024 – 31:10
  • CWK Show #766: ROTJ Visual Archive Authors Clayton Sandell & S.T. Bende
    Jun 17, 2024 – 35:57
Recent Reviews
  • Austin Powell Palm Beach FL
    Dan unfortunately is a liar and a sellout for Lucasfilm.
    Dan is a paid Disney $ill who attends premiers and special access Star Wars events and it’s all paid for by Lucasfilm! Dan completely ignores real grievances by legitimate Star Wars fans in regards to writing, directing, casting, lore and basic continuity. I am extremely unhappy with this podcast because Dan comes across as disingenuous. He NEVER will criticize anything Disney Star Wars related and as a result you are not getting a truthful podcast from Dan…it truly is a shame that this guy would rather prioritize money, access and trips from Lucasfilm over honest conversations about Star Wars. I have listened to this show off and on for years and this guy is as fake as it gets in the Star Wars community.
  • Ryter Ngki
    Just a great, great show!
    I've been listening to Coffee With Kenobi for several years in each of Dan's formats. As a fan I gotta say I am impressed by the shows he records. He is one of the few out there with ties to so many great people associated with the Star Wars saga who makes time to include every day fans into his weekly shows. You have a voice with Dan and other felllow fans who follow CWK! This is what makes this podcast unique!
  • yassijiro
    Coffee and charm
    Truly incredible, real deep dives, mythological, philosophical, cinematic, analysis of Ahsoka are even better than the episodes. This is what the cinema today is missing, precious reviews and critics such as Coffee with Knobi. If we learn how to watch specially in SW fandom great things will happen. And this is the place to learn. Kudos. ☮️💟
  • Ruinril
    The Force is with Coffee with Kenobi!
    This is the best Star Wars podcast out there. In a fandom that can be very negative, the positivity is a breath of fresh air. I love the topics and the discussions. Dan does an awesome job and with the live show makes everyone part of the conversation. I have listened for many years and it continues to bring me joy each week. This is absolutely the Star Wars podcast you’re looking for!
  • cocomelon575478
    👍
    Gud stuf
  • waltdisney2000
    Hey Dan, important message
    I really enjoyed your podcast but lately you’ve started using explicit language and I can’t listen to it (I’m a kid) what happened to your heartfelt episodes with mason? Maybe it’s an accident and you just need to switch the rating! I hope I can listen soon but this is all I have to say for now😕
  • MexiSteph
    Great show, poor choice of beverage
    I love this show. Great content, guests, and I have learned a lot! I have loved the original movies ever since I saw A New Hope in the theaters when I was 5! I don’t know much about the books, etc. My one complaint is the title of the podcast always makes me have the urge to drink a cup of coffee, of which I will immediately regret, if you know what I mean. Can we change the name? Something like, “Sparkling water with Kenobi”? I don’t think Obi would mind? Anyway, keep doing what you’re doing, and we can workshop a new name.
  • Smooth1074
    Coffee with Kenobi is the podcast that you’re looking for.
    If you want excellent and in depth analysis on everything Star Wars check out this podcast. Dan Z has great guest every week. Keep up the great work.
  • TheStarWarsSkinny
    Top 5 Star Wars Podcast?
    Maybe! I love a good Top 5 list. Dan Z seems like such a good person and I really enjoy his focus on elevating what he loves rather than what he hates. If you want to feel good about Star Wars, this is the show for you!
  • ronisarod333
    Thoughtfully Done and Intelligent Podcast…
    They don’t make them like this anymore. This is easily the most thoughtful and intelligent anything having to do with the Star Wars universe. Do yourself and listen to this podcast if you are a fan of Star Wars!
  • bigmacher
    This the podcast you’re looking for
    Love this podcast and I think Dan Z is a genius. Love, Love this podcast.
  • not froma
    Intellectual and intelligent in the highest level
    I’ve already written a review, but I had to write another. You guys have always been fantastic at looking at Star Wars as not just content to be consumed, but as literature and looking deeper into not only the lore but also the symbolism, themes, narrative structure and character arcs. Your most recent episode on “Battle Scars” was on a completely different level in terms of intelligence and intellectual analyzing, which is saying something- 99% of the time you are amazing at that- but your episode on “Battle Scars”was even better. I can’t wait for more. Please keep it up.
  • flameknight9396
    This is the podcast your looking for
    This podcast is good for Star Wars fans and is a must watch/listen
  • Gronkey Kong 13
    Went downhill this year
    I’m not sure why they made a major change to the content. Used to have great discussions and news sections. Now it’s just one person reading comments from FB live about top 5 lists. Used to be one of my favorite podcasts but they’re trying to push more content that is lower quality.
  • marynchazz
    CWK - The Best!
    This is one of the best podcasts produced out there today. If you are a Star Wars fan and want spoiler-free, friendly, and drama-free entertainment, this is the podcast you are looking for!
  • Ninasacc
    Perfect for All Fans
    As someone new to the “deeper” fandom of Star Wars, this podcast is something both myself and my brother (a Star Wars “know it all”) can listen to and enjoy. Genuine love, fair opinions and consistent content. Helps me love the franchise even more.
  • Coltonhall14
    So so
    I like their banter but one of the less informed SW pods you will find.
  • Taddmcfly
    Unbelievable.
    In one of your recent episodes, you compared baby yoda eating frog eggs to women having miscarriages. Are you kidding me? You’re a perfect example of what is wrong with the new era of Star Wars. Get over yourself. It’s just a show.
  • Kingjulius1174
    Looking too much into mando episodes.
    I really enjoy your show, but you guys really look too much into these episodes.
  • z3bos
    Positively Star Wars
    Love the positivity, creativity, and honesty discussed. Lots of good things to take from this podcast, even if you aren’t a rabid Star Wars fan. It’s even better if you are a big fan.
  • Joe Mulinaro
    Thank you
    You and your show are one of the reasons I started Rule the Galaxy! Thank you
  • 9Monty
    An intelligent and measured approach to Star Wars
    I am a Patreon supporter of this podcast because I believe that the love of the Star Wars universe and respect for fellow fans, creators and contributors is completely authentic. I can't say I always agree with everything that is said by the hosts or guests—but that's okay because it is an open and respectful environment where everyone can feel comfortable sharing their views—there is rationale behind most views and the rhetoric used to convey the thought.
  • Timbongo
    Great show
    Great original content, keep up the good work!
  • Diner Kenobi
    Well, whaddaya know?
    Like a cup of Jawa Juice for the soul.
  • willshatter82
    The podcast you’re looking for!
    Dan Z puts on a great show! Highly respectful friendly discussion and the nicest guy in Star Wars!
  • DadnLiz
    Great show
    Dan Z is the best podcaster in the galaxy, and a cunning warrior. I understand that you’ve become quite a good pilot yourself. And he is a good friend.
  • MajinTyler
    Amazing!
    Dan is a bright light that blasts across the galaxy as he talks about Star Wars in an intelligent and informed way. Great guests and topics and I really can’t say enough good things about this show. I love Star Wars and it makes me happy. Simple as that
  • Katoagogo
    It hits the Yub Nub spot for me
    This is one of my top Star Wars Podcasts - and is always the first one I listen to regarding the films. I love Star Wars and that’s the vibe these folks bring. Dan Z and crew feel like old pals. To the Coffee With KENOBI crew - Fly Casual -
  • thegoz85
    One of the Best
    Coffee with Kenobi is one of the best, most thoughtful podcasts out there, not even just in the Star Wars realm. The conversation is insightful and pleasant. The hosts and the guests are always easy to listen to. The production value is very good. The analysis is superb, and whenever a review of some aspect of media is not well-received, it never is disrespectful or argumentative. If you're looking for a Star Wars show with great discussion and positive energy, you should definitely try CWK.
  • Blake898
    One of the best Star Wars podcast.
    CWK provides not only the latest in Star Wars news but gives some of the best analysis of Star Wars topics. Dan and his guest really help you dig deep into the mythology while being honest, funny, and personal with their views.
  • K_train
    Talk ... too much
    The phrase “talk about “ is way overused. Sometimes it is included four times in the same sentence.
  • choirboy501
    Ok, but...
    Well rounded, but often dips into areas of the Star Wars universe that only the truest fans are interested in - or just the host. The Looking at Lucasfilm podcast recorded by the host and Jim Hill is more tightly focused on what most Star Wars fans are interested in - the Disney parks, the films, current and future film and TV projects.
  • Super Duper Yuper
    The most pleasant Star Wars podcast you’ll find!
    The most pleasant Star Wars podcast you’ll find!
  • goodlovin5
    The milquetoast of Star Wars podcasts
    If you are interested in a podcast that has nothing but glowing reviews of everything Star Wars related this is for you.
  • PantherMoose
    Love listening to people who speak my language
    The hosts of this show are so easy to listen to, and I appreciate their perspectives on all things Star Wars.
  • Charlesc71
    Coffee With Kenobi
    CWK is an interesting podcast. It has some good information and the discussions are entertaining.
  • Orangesparrow
    Great podcast!
    Look forward to it every week! Love all the information and how it’s provided
  • Mateo37
    This IS the podcast I was looking for!
    I have finally found a place where people are thinking about Star Wars with the same depth, passion, and vulnerability that is constant rattling around in my head and heart. My first introduction to CWK was at Star Wars Celebration Chicago at Dan Z’s mythology of Star Wars panel, which was a true highlight of the Celebration. I spoke with Dan after the panel and he was such a class act. I now feel like I have a Star Wars ‘home base’ in CWK, and I look forward to many more meaningful and fun episodes to come!
  • ThePrawns
    THIS IS MY GO-TO STAR WARS PODCAST
    Coffee With Kenobi was the first Star Wars podcast I ever listened to and I’ve never looked back; of the countless Star Wars podcasts available, this is the one I hold in the highest regard due to the amazingly high quality content. CWK is not afraid to get you thinking and presents episodes packed with information in an endlessly fun, intelligent and engaging way. Dan Zehr has some of the most incredible guests you will ever hope to find and his interviewing style brings out the very best from each conversation, while keeping it spoiler free. As extra content for anyone wishing to become a Patreon supporter, there are exclusive CWK Pour Over podcasts each week which bring on board Cory and Tom, the other members of the wonderful Coffee With Kenobi team. To switch things up, CWK Pour Over expands fandom beyond Star Wars, with masses of movie and pop culture conversation and analysis. This is most definitely the podcast you are looking for.
  • jhobie24
    Great podcast
    This is my favorite Star Wars podcast! It is a great listen and I recommend to everyone!
  • Whatevs353
    This is the Chosen One
    Fantastic podcast for all things Star Wars related. Movies, books, celebration, tv shows, theme parks, collectibles, and more. Dan and his co hosts cover it all. No spoilers along with great information and entertainment.
  • JEGuthrie
    So good!
    I love this podcast. I wait for it with great anticipation every week. Thanks for the fun guests, relevant commentary, and timely information on the greatest saga of our age!
  • WillrowHood5150
    A great way to start your day.
    I subscribe to several awesome Star Wars podcasts, but CWK is what I would consider my "home" podcast. It's where I began with Star Wars podcasts and, indeed, with podcasts in general. Listening to Dan and the gang engage in their witty and thoughtful discussions always helps me start my day on a positive note. In this timultous time we find ourselves in as fans of a galaxy far far away, its nice to know some are still discussing and debating star wars in a positive and respectful way. (Dan is right btw, the Falcon is NOT a character.)
  • Jonathan Koan
    Wonderful Show
    I have been a Coffee with Kenobi fan for years. Dan Z is one of the most educated and articulate podcasters out there. When you couple that with fantastic guests, great music, hilarious humor, and thought provoking discussions, you get one of, if not the Best Podcast in the Galaxy.
  • @starwarstime
    Nothing like some Coffee with Kenobi to get me through my day
    You love Star Wars? You love to be entertained? You like to great some fresh Star Wars knowledge up in that brain? Well this is the podcast for you! I have listened to these guys for a long time now and I can never get enough of them. Very informative, entertaining, engaging and most of all a fun and clean podcast. Recommeded by @starwarstime
  • Dagobah_Days
    The Force is strong with this brew!
    I’m a new listener, and I am so glad I found a family friendly Star Wars podcast. This is casting in its highest form, and I absolutely love each episode. Thank you for the conversations! Cody - @dagobah_days
  • Tk-5351
    always top notch
    great show. thaks for all the insight and star wars content.
  • GreatState88
    The Best
    Dan and Corey are the best!
  • GeneralBrittOrgana
    A++ !
    Dan Z has such a soothing, relaxing voice and listening to his podcast always makes me want a good cup of coffee! Very informative and enjoyable! The force is OBVIOUSLY with this podcast!
  • Potato_Life32
    I Don’t Know What To Say
    I mean I’ve never seen any Star Wars movies, even though I’m 36. Even though I didn’t understand anything that was being said in this podcast, it was still very interesting and quirky. I definitely recommend!
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