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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 so ...
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Purposeful Lab

Dan Kuebler & Catherine Hadro

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Purposeful Lab is a Magis Center podcast exploring purpose in the universe and purpose in your life. Biologist Dr. Dan Kuebler and journalist Catherine Hadro team up to delve into the issues that impact our understanding of God, the cosmos, and ourselves. Guests include leading scientists, philosophers, and theologians.
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The He Said, She Said, Razor Branding™ Podcast is hosted by Jaci and Michael Russo, covering topics like entrepreneurship, B2B marketing, messaging for your target audience, and of course, building your brand. Together, they provide branding insight, tips, and best practices from their combined 40+ years of experience. Special guests from various industries are welcomed to the podcast regularly to share their stories and how branding played a pivotal role in their success.
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Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi and Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast are with us this week to talk Star Wars. This is Greg’s first time on The Hyperion Hub and he shares details about his awesome podcast. We’ll talk about collecting cards, pins, toys, you name it. Why do we do it? Why do we love it? Dan has a new book available now…
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Dan Zehr returns to the program to discuss the recent announcement of the Saga Museum of Star Wars Collectibles by Rancho Obi-Wan at their fundraising event recently. The owners of the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia aims to merge with other super collectors and create a dedicated space to house the combined collections which would oper…
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This week we welcome Barbara Camph, another local, heroic artist! Barbara shares her story, her art, and most importantly her humanity! Meeting Barbara reminds me why I love to be a part of this silly podcast and have the wonderful opportunity to meet amazing people! Find that passion of yours and go get it done! A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - If …
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On Breakfast Pack #90 - We are talking about the recently dropped trailer for the next STAR WARS series: Skeleton Crew, which will debut with two episodes on Disney + on December 3rd…and make us real busy on December 4th. With me is my co-host and Cards Squadron wingman Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com. But also with us for breakfast is friend of t…
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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 h…
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X2: X-Men United is a 2003 film that follows the X-Men as they join forces with Magneto to combat a shared threat. As the 6th entry in our “Marvel before the MCU” series, the movie explores themes of discrimination, identity, and unity, culminating in a sacrifice that hints at greater challenges to come for the team. ----more---- Thank you so much …
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Bob Weis is back! The former president of Disney Imagineering is with us again this week and has details about his two new books. Dream Chasing (Disney Editions) - My four years of success and failure with Disney Imagineering https://books.disney.com/book/dream-chasing/ Ghost Dog (Old Mill Press) His first novel about a boy who has a ghost dog foll…
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After taking a week off, the gang is back! This week we are joined by Loring Gibson, artist and another Harrisonburg good guy. Our conversation goes from art and history to art therapy and the best strategies for self care. You know, like our average Tuesday night conversation! A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - The art of pizza. The therapy of duckpi…
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My guest on the program is artist mark Tomkins, better known on instagram on his channel @rebelscumart. You can find some amazing Star Wars vector art on his page and he will be displaying his art at the upcoming Winter London Comic con Olympia from November 16th to the 17th. Since it is his first show I wanted to talk to him about the prep work an…
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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 …
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With an opportunity to lead at the highest level of theme park design, Bob Weis oversaw Disney projects all over the world. The former Disney Imagineer sits down with us to talk about his four decades of experience. From selling popcorn on Main Street to managing a 5-year redesign of Disney California Adventure and more. Bob has 2-new books! Dream …
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A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today on Rebuilding the Breakfast #89 We are talking about the second 2 parts of the Rebuilding the Galaxy which premiered on Disney+ Friday September 13th. With me is my co-host and Cards Squadron wingman Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com Co-host: Greg Cass from Ey…
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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 Da…
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In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, Jaci and Michael Russo sit down with direct mail expert Wilson Zehr, CEO of Zairmail, to explore why traditional marketing tactics like direct mail are resurging in today’s digital-first world. Wilson shares his expertise, explaining how direct mail cuts through the digital noise and…
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This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RBTR20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/RBTR20 Daredevil is a 2003 film that offers a dark, brooding take on the Marvel superhero of the same name. As the fifth entry in our “Marvel before the MCU” series…
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Happy Halloween! We have a spooktacular show for you! Each year, Jack Skelington and his friends help transform the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland into the very popular Haunted Mansion Holiday. Join us as we take a deep dive into the attraction that celebrates the moment when two holidays collide. We'll also take a scary spin in a Doom Buggy. Plus w…
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It's time for the annual Halloween episode! This week, the gang shares their, let's call them "eccentric" stories! From manifesting the ghosts of past friends to AI-written other-worldly adventures, we share another set of oddly interesting stories. And we even manage somehow to talk about Belsnickling! A few mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - The pizza, du…
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A great conversation with Parisian artist Topps Stephane Leonardi who worked on the recent Star Wars Chrome release. In Homestead Keeping, Adam Marks from Garbage Chute Droids drops by to Talk about the recent NYCC and we get new dates for the upcoming Galaxy 2024 release and Unlimited’s ’Twilight of the Reopublic.’ Instagram @artofatephaneleonardi…
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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…
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Inspired by Disney animation, artist James C. “Jimmy” Mulligan has spent his career celebrating the classics. He’s on the Hyperion Hub this week to talk about his two decades worth of experience creating Disney art. Today you can find his work on the covers of Disney comics and in the popular card game, Lorcana. Plus John, John and Shawn discuss th…
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The gang, sans Jay, welcomes Sandra "Sandy" Parks to the show! Sandy is a retired librarian who still carries the torch against censorship and is an untiring advocate for access to interesting and relevant books across public libraries. We jump right in on a discussion of how our area is working through the challenging issue of banning books in pub…
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On September 12, 2024, Topps and Disney announced a new deal that would kind of change some of the landscape of trading cards to go forward. To continue the conversation from part 1 of our two-part episode talking about the impact of this deal across many parts of the hobby, I welcome another trio of guests to the podcast. Sal Barry, from the Puck …
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In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, Jaci and Michael Russo dive into a crucial topic for business leaders and marketers: adaptability. The discussion explores how companies can evolve and adapt their strategies without abandoning the core brand values that have driven their success. They break down when to stay the cou…
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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…
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This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RBTR20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/RBTR20 Spider-Man is a 2002 superhero origin story that captures the essence of the beloved Marvel character. As the fourth entry in our “Marvel before the MCU” ser…
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In the second half of our conversation with Disney Legend Martha Blanding and author Tim O'Day, we'll hear more stories from Martha's 50-plus years at Disney. Tim and Martha's new book's Groundbreaking Magic - A Black Woman's Journey Through The Happiest Place On Earth is available in wide release. https://books.disney.com/book/groundbreaking-magic…
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Lots of news and notes that I wanted to get to before we get back to talking about the Topps/Disney agreement and Rebuilding the Galaxy. Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations returns to talk about his recent trip to the ICCC convention in Nashville and coming right back home to Hurricane Milton. Greg Cass from eyeoncanon.com also returns to t…
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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 y…
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Disney Legend Martha Blanding’s inspirational story is wonderfully told in the new book, Groundbreaking Magic - A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth. She and co-author Tim O’Day join us this week to talk about the new book. They’ll also share their personal stories about working for Disney. Plus it’s not too early to talk abo…
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We welcome Liz Marin to the show! Liz is the kind of person whose ingrained talent and palpable passion are instantly infectious. It's easy to see why she is so successful connecting with her students. Liz shares her stories from the classroom, where she finds her inspiration for writing, and even performs a few of her poems! (As moniker, Liz Wordz…
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On September 12th Topps announced a new partnership with Disney to create physical cards for Disney, Pixar and Marvel globally starting in 2025. Currently Upper Deck has had some of those rights in the U.S. Starting with Topps Finest X-Men ’97 in Q1 2025, it will be a new era for Marvel cards, as well as a larger number of IP’s under the Fanatics r…
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A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today on Rebuilding the Breakfast #88 We are talking about the first 2 parts of the Rebuilding the Galaxy which premiered on Disney+ Friday September 13th. With me is my co-host and Cards Squadron wingman Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com Find Greg on Instagram and …
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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…
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This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RBTR20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/RBTR20 Blade 2 is a 2002 sci-fi action-horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro that follows the vampire hunter Blade as he takes on a new and deadlier breed of v…
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We're taking a trip to the Peoria Riverfront Museum to tour The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited featuring the work of the creative genius and Disney Legend, Jim Henson. The exhibit has Muppets, puppets, character sketches, storyboards, scripts, photos, film and tv clips, behind-the-scenes footage, iconic costumes, and interactive exper…
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The last of a 2-part series! Chris and Mike welcome their parents to the podcast. Both born in 1952, they talk about Harrisonburg and the local area they knew from times past. They share a few of their favorite memories and shed a little light on how much things have changed. From stories of the high school days to how they found Smith Mountain Lak…
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In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, hosts Jaci and Michael Russo sit down with Dan Regard, CEO of iDiscovery Solutions (iDS), to explore the challenges of leading a global team in a hybrid work environment. Dan shares his insights on how IDS has leveraged technology to maintain reliable internal communication while bui…
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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 voic…
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In the second half of our conversation with authors JB Kaufman, Ted Thomas and Didier Ghez we'll hear about why Walt's trip down to South America was so important to studio, North and South America. Order their monograph Walt Disney and El Grupo in Latin America at Stuartngbooks.com Walt Disney & El Grupo in Latin America (Hyperion Historical Allia…
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The first of a 2-part series! Chris and Mike welcome their parents to the podcast. Both born in 1952, they talk about Harrisonburg and the local area they knew from times past. They share a few of their favorite memories and shed a little light on how much things have changed. From stories of the “Rambling Brothers” to a retelling of their dating y…
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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 Ki…
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