Most Things Kenobi - A Star Wars Podcast

Duel of the Fates - the pivotal moment in Star Wars where Anakin's future hung in the balance. If Qui-Gon had survived and became Skywalker's master, would the boy still have turned to the Dark Side? How would Obi-Wan's life have been different? Would he have taken a darker path? What would Qui-Gon have thought of the Clone Wars? Would he still have learned from the Whills about preserving his con...

We wanted to call this episode "Sad Obi-Wan" because we discuss all the horrible things that happened to Obi-Wan in his lifetime, but it seemed too simple for how complex and crazy his life was. In this episode, we list all the instances of bad shit that happened to Obi-Wan Kenobi, beginning from the Prequels and continuing all the way through the Original Trilogy. But! There's a lesson at the end...

All Clone Wars fans know the episode arc: Rako Hardeen - the exciting yet heartbreaking plot line where Obi-Wan Kenobi fakes his own death and goes undercover among ruthless bounty hunters. In this episode, we dive into the absolutely CRAZY stuff Obi-Wan does, from stabbing a giant shark-man with a fork, to getting captured by the Hutts, to beating Anakin to a pulp. This story arc is critical to S...

He may be a puppet, and he may only have a handful of lines in Return of the Jedi (most of which are him laughing), but Salacious Crumb is a legend! He's left a mark on all of our hearts for such a simple creature, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Salacious and the rest of his species. So this week, we'll not only give love to Salacious B. Crumb, but we'll discuss facts about h...

In this episode, we sing the praises of Sam Witwer, whose voice has become synonymous with the animated character of Darth Maul. But Sam’s talent extends far beyond just voicing one of the most infamous villains in Star Wars history, and in this episode, we’ll cover as many of those talents as we possibly can (complete with several tangents!). We love giving credit where credit is due, and this we...

This week we discuss all things "Sith Obi-Wan": would it even be possible? If so, at what moment would Obi-Wan have turned, if he'd gone to the Dark Side? Yes, yes, we know - Obi-Wan would never! But it's fun to dabble in the "What If" world, and this is definitely one of those episodes - one of many more to come, in fact! So what do you think? Was there a moment Obi-Wan may have fallen to the Dar...

"Never tell me the odds." "Fly casual." "That's not how the Force works!" Han Solo, the iconic rogue-hero, has more quotable lines than almost anyone else in the Star Wars Universe. In this episode, we gush about our favorite 3 (with some honorable mentions, of course) Han Solo moments. Whether making us burst out laughing or tugging at our heartstrings, he never fails to entertain. Everything's f...

George Lucas placed the cave scene in Empire Strikes Back directly at the center mark of the center film of the Original Trilogy for a reason. This week, we discuss why the cave scene is so pivotal: the lore, the theories surrounding its meaning, the importance of Luke's decisions and the vision he has within the cave. Lucas didn't just throw this scene into Empire Strikes Back; he created it with...

In this episode, we break down costume design and inspiration when it comes to the Jedi uniform and Obi-Wan Kenobi's costume throughout the films and animations. From medieval to Samurai influences, there are many pieces to a Jedi's uniform and many historical nods - each of which we'll break down as we discuss...but what about the more specific changes in Obi-Wan's Jedi uniform? We'll discuss how...

You asked even more questions, and we had even more answers! Get ready for round two of our listener/audience questions, which are just as varied and random and wonderfully amazing as the listeners who submitted them. We had a BLAST answering them! Thank you again for your support and for joining in. We appreciate every single one of our listeners!

You asked. We answered! This week is Part 1 of 2 of our listener and fan submitted questions. Some of the questions submitted made us laugh out loud, so we hope you get just as much of a laugh out of our answers! And because our listeners are the best, we received so many questions that we’ll be doing a Part 2 as a follow-up to this episode. Thanks again to everyone who submitted a question, but m...

Grab a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate and cuddle in, because this week we're discussing self care with Star Wars. If you're in need of a little comfort or self care, what do you turn to within the world of Star Wars? Is there a favorite movie or favorite Clone Wars episode you always turn on when you need to escape the real world for a while? Do you have a comfort character who brings you jo...

This week we're talking all things clones: the war, the morality of cloning, the differences and similarities between the various clone troopers we have come to know and love, and pivotal moments throughout the Clone Wars television series that made us truly appreciate who these clone troopers really were. Plus -- what would an all clone episode be without showing support to the amazingly talented...

The definition of a "cinnamon bun" is used to refer to characters described as "Too pure for the world." Meaning: characters with cute, fluffy, caring, kind, and innocent tendencies. Does this sound like Obi-Wan Kenobi to you? We sure as hell don't think so! Many folks online refer to Kenobi as soft and fluffy (and cinnamon-bun'y), but we'll discuss why he is anything but soft and fluffy and is wa...

The hum of a lightsaber. The pew-pew of a blaster. The shriek of a TIE fighter. The menace of Darth Vader's breathing. This week, we discuss the iconic sound effects within the Star Wars universe (and even a few that are less recognized). We also reveal how Ben Burtt, Star Wars sound designer, created some of the original sounds we know and love from the films - some of which may even surprise you...

This week, we take a lighthearted approach to discussing the various planets of the Star Wars galaxy. We'll discuss our favorite and least favorite planets in the galaxy - some of which are well known, others that are lesser known, and some that are just plain iconic. We also explore a few of the newer planets introduced in more recent Star Wars movies. Be sure to reach out on our social media to...

"You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you!" We all know the scene. It haunts us to this day. So this week, we ask the question: should Obi-Wan have killed Anakin there on Mustafar instead of taking his lightsaber and walking away? We get deep in this episode, exploring the psychological impacts that moment had on both Obi-Wan and Anakin, and what should have - or what could have - happened had dif...

Rey Palpatine. Rey Skywalker. But what about Rey Kenobi? This week, we discuss the Sequel trilogy and why Rey could have been, and SHOULD have been, the granddaughter of Obi-Wan Kenobi. We'll discuss all the clues and hints given throughout the Sequel movies that link her to Obi-Wan, along with a lengthy discussion on what The Rise of Skywalker's ending could have been had she been a Kenobi. Tell...

Master and apprentice. Father figure and son figure. A Jedi and his padawan. Respected, loved, and admired....and gone too soon. A lot of words can be used to describe Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon's relationship, and we'll cover them all in this week's episode. What little we know of Qui-Gon as a character and what little we glean from his and Obi-Wan's brief on-screen relationship leads us in this discuss...

One is a Jedi. One is a Sith. Two very different paths, but with backgrounds that are more alike than you may think. Just how different are these two strong women? We'll dig into the pasts of both Ahsoka Tano and Asajj Ventress and discuss their distinct differences, their surprising similarities, and how their circumstances led them to their eventual paths after their Jedi and Sith days. Who knew...

For our 10th episode, we HAD to highlight our inspiration, our muse, and our hero: Dave Filoni. He's the genius behind many of the Star Wars productions we love and adore, so we wanted to dedicate an episode to him. We highlight his humble beginnings, what inspired him on his way to becoming a key figure within Lucasfilm and Disney, and of course - discuss our own specific reasons as to why we lov...

The drama of it all! (And we'll discuss all of it!) Korkie Kryze, nephew of Duchess Satine Kryze, has been rumored to actually be the biological son of both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Satine Kryze from their younger life love affair. But......is he? Does Korkie merely resemble Obi-Wan, or do they share the same DNA? Were Satine and Obi-Wan ever truly "lovers", or were they "just a crush"? We'll dig deep i...

We're going to the Dark Side this week on Most Things Kenobi! In Episode 7, we discussed what makes a great Jedi, but this week we discuss the Sith Code and delve into who was the best Sith, who manipulated the Force for the darkest means, and how their behavior contrasts to that of a Jedi. So...what DOES make a Sith "great"? We'll answer that question and reveal who is our favorite Sith character...

This week, we ask the question: what makes a great Jedi? Is it one who strictly follows the Jedi Code? Or is it one who doesn't, and defects from the Jedi Order all together? Or is it someone in between? We go in depth into what we believe makes a "great" Jedi and what qualities we both want in our idea of the "perfect" Jedi. We declare who we each believe is our perfect Jedi, though our choice(s)...

Ah yes, the joy of lightsabers! How we love them: their color, their symbolism, and of course - collecting them! We began this episode highlighting our favorite small business lightsaber crafters out of Oregon City, Oregon: SaberForge! But, as usual, we went on a bit of a tangent (ha!) and ended up exploring various Jedi and Sith and how they came to claim their lightsabers, why their color blades...