Congrats on 12 years of Coffee with Kenobi, Dan! It’s been a great listen over the years — thoughtful, fun, and always worth tuning in. Here’s to many more!

I'm gonna need a bigger bookshelf!

Ditto!

2026 is far too long to wait! Although, all good things come to those who wait!!

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Want to dig deeper into how George Lucas built Star Wars — beyond the myths and into the drafts, rewrites, and contradictions?
Check out The Secret History of Star Wars by Michael Kaminski.
I spoke with him at @RebelBriefing about his incredible book:
rebelbriefing.com/2024/06/08/the…

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So while the hero’s journey is the backbone, the Star Wars saga thrives because it reinvents and personalizes myth — making it unpredictable and deeply human.

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Fun fact: the term “The Force” was inspired by Joseph Campbell but also by Eastern philosophies and 1960s counterculture. It’s not just mythology—it’s a fusion of global ideas wrapped in sci-fi.

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Here’s something often missed: the saga’s legacy theme is also about storytelling itself — the passing down of stories, myths, and lessons through generations, mirroring how Star Wars has become a cultural touchstone passed from fans to fans.

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Lucas also layered the story with personal obsessions: loss, redemption, and the power of choice. Vader isn’t just a villain — he’s a tragic father figure. That emotional complexity keeps the saga grounded.

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The saga blends mythic archetypes and pop culture tropes — the wise old mentor Obi-Wan also channels spaghetti western sheriffs and samurai masters. That mix gives the story a timeless yet fresh feel.

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Early drafts had Luke as a grizzled space pilot, not a farm boy. The hero’s journey was more a guideline, not a rulebook. Lucas borrowed elements but constantly reshaped them with his own sci-fi and western influences.