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Dan Zehr

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As seen in: StarWars.com, Bloomberg News, IGN, Chicago Tribune, Spreaker, Good Morning America, Peoria Journal Star, Illinois State University News, Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Community & Conversation
Covers:  Star Wars
Doesn't Cover: Anything not related to that galaxy far, far away.
Educator, Author, Podcaster, Speaker| Bears & Cubs Fan| Find me at @CoffeeWthKenobi ☕️

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Dan Zehr’s Biography

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Dan Z is a Star Wars expert and is the host and brand director of Coffee With Kenobi. He is the co-author of The Star Wars Book (alongside Pablo Hidalgo & Cole Horton) and is a prolific high school educator, who teaches Literature and Composition, and has a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning.

His work combining Star Wars and education garnered him a role in the Target Rogue One Star Wars commercial, as well as feature profiles in the Chicago Tribune, Illinois State University's Statewide …

Dan Zehr’s Journalist Portfolio

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Dan Zehr

Dan Zehr

Dan Zehr is co-host of Coffee With Kenobi, a podcast that seeks to examine the Star Wars universe through a c…

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A small-town Illinois high school teacher is about the most popular 'Star Wars' podcaster on the ...

A small-town Illinois high school teacher is about the most popular 'Star Wars' podcaster on the ...

An in-depth profile piece that examines my unique place in the world of education and Star Wars fandom.

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Shakespearean rebel - News - Illinois State

Shakespearean rebel - News - Illinois State

Just about everyone warned Dan Zehr '97, '06, M.S. '13, not to quit the insurance industry to become a teache…

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Biggest reveals and questions from final 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' trailer

Biggest reveals and questions from final 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' trailer

I was interviewed for Good Morning, America, about The Mandalorian.

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Central Illinois Star Wars podcast 'Coffee with Kenobi' broadcasts to a national audience

Central Illinois Star Wars podcast 'Coffee with Kenobi' broadcasts to a national audience

This is a profile piece done on my podcast, Coffee With Kenobi.

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What Does Balance in the Force Mean and Will It Be the Key to the Skywalker Saga? - IGN

What Does Balance in the Force Mean and Will It Be the Key to the Skywalker Saga? - IGN

The Star Wars saga has been building to the idea of balance in the Force for decades, so let's look back -- a…

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CWK Show #833: Andor- "Who Else Knows?"

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By Dan Zehr
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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 character paradigm shifts, a harrowing interrogation, and the return of a beloved droid. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi.
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CWK Show #762 LIVE: Top Five Moments from Tales of The Empire's "Barriss Offee" Arc

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By Dan Zehr
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This week, you are invited to post, comment, and discuss the top five moments from Star Wars Tales of The Empire’s Barriss Offee arc. We conclude Aurebesh lessons, and gear up for The Acolyte.
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CWK Show #756 LIVE: Top Five Moments from Tales of The Empire "The Path of Fear"

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By Dan Zehr
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This week, you are invited to post, comment, and discuss the top five moments from Star Wars Tales of The Empire “The Path of Fear.” We begin week twenty-four of Aurebesh lessons, and discuss Star Wars news and updates.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

StarWars.com article about teaching.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

It makes it much quicker to send out information.