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Action Talks with Eric Jacobus

by Eric Jacobus

Eric Jacobus hosts this action-oriented podcast, talking to directors, choreographers, action stars, stunt performers, combat animators, and anyone else involved in the action entertainment world

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  1. Michael Jai White - Martial Arts Star, Philosopher, Comedian (Action Talks #48)

    Michael Jai White is a martial arts star, director, and producer known for films like Undisputed 2 and (my personal favorite) Black Dynamite. He talks about his philosophy and merging martial arts with comedy. You can see his IMDB here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0925220/ Edited by Noel Ross…

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  2. Sloclap - The Team behind Sifu (Action Talks #47)

    Jordan Layani and Kévin Roger of Sloclap are the minds behind games like Absolver, Sifu, and Rematch. They talk about the Hong Kong inspirations for Sifu and what continues pushing their creativity. You can see his IMDB here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0550301/ and his HKMDB here...

  3. Mars / 火星 / 蔣榮發 - The Stunt Genius (Subtitled) (Action Talks #46)

    Mars / 火星 / 蔣榮發 is an actor, stuntman, and action director known for classic films like Project A and Police Story. He talks about his stunts and the origins of Jackie Chan's unique action style. You can see his IMDB here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0550301/ and his HKMDB here...

  4. Mathis Landwehr - Germany's Martial Arts Star (Action Talks #45)

    Mathis Landwehr an actor, stuntman, producer, and indie action filmmaker. He's known for his show Lasko, The Foreigner, and Kamfansage II (my personal favorite). You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1716923/ Edited by Tristan Glover Action Talks on YouTube:...

  5. Action Talks Episode #45 Teaser - Mathis Landwehr

    Mathis Landwehr an actor, stuntman, producer, and indie action filmmaker. He's known for his show Lasko, The Foreigner, and Kamfansage II. You can see his imdb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1716923/ Edited by Tristan Glover Action Talks on YouTube:...

  6. Sam Kefi Abrikh - Action Designing from France to Japan to Vietnam (Action Talks #44)

    Sam Kefi Abrikh is a stuntman, fight coordinator, and second unit director based out of France, who got started Japan. He's known for Princess, Fury, and Furies, but has done a load of quality indie action material. You can see his imdb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3768608/ Edited by Joey…

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  7. Action Talks Episode #44 Teaser - Sam Kefi Abrikh

    Sam Kefi Abrikh is a stuntman, fight coordinator, and second unit director based out of France, who got started Japan. He's known for Princess, Fury, and Furies, but has done a load of quality indie action material. You can see his imdb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3768608/ Edited by Joey…

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  8. Chris Troy - Falling, Dancing, Comedy (Action Talks #43)

    Christopher Troy is a stuntman, actor, and a filmmaker. Marvel and Star Wars shows as a fight coordinator, he's worked on Tenet and Shameless, he makes amazing short films on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/christophertroyofficial/?hl=en) and you can see his IMDB here:...

  9. Action Talks Episode #43 Teaser - Christopher Troy

    Christopher Troy is a stuntman, actor, and a filmmaker. Marvel and Star Wars shows as a fight coordinator, he's worked on Tenet and Shameless, he makes amazing short films on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/christophertroyofficial/?hl=en) and you can see his IMDB here:...

  10. Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 - Choreographing Pain (w/ English Voiceover) (Action Talks #42)

    English voiceover version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se1TqcdmSV4 Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 a director and action designer known for films like Hydra, Baby Assassins, and Bad City. He talks about how he created his unique action style. You can see his IMDB here:...

  11. Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 - Choreographing Pain (Subtitled) (Action Talks #42)

    English voiceover version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se1TqcdmSV4 Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 a direction and action designer known for films like Hydra, Baby Assassins, and Bad City. He talks about how he created his unique action style. You can see his IMDB here:...

  12. Action Talks Episode #42 Teaser (w English Voiceover) - Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介

    Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 a director and action designer known for films like Hydra, Baby Assassins, and Bad City. He talks about how he created his unique action style. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338317/ Edited by Yutaka Nozawa English Voiceover by Phill Kismartoni...

  13. Action Talks Episode #42 Teaser (Subtitled) - Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介

    Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 a direction and action designer known for films like Hydra, Baby Assassins, and Bad City. He talks about how he created his unique action style. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338317/ Edited by Yutaka Nozawa Action Talks on YouTube:...

  14. Simon Rhee - Best of the Best (Action Talks #41)

    Simon Rhee is an action star, martial artist, and pioneer in American martial arts cinema with the Best of the Best series under his belt. Lately he's been the stunt coordinator for Lucifer and American Horror Story. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722223/ Edited by Milan...

  15. Action Talks Episode #41 Teaser - Simon Rhee

    Simon Rhee is an action star, martial artist, and pioneer in American martial arts cinema with the Best of the Best series under his belt. Lately he's been the stunt coordinator for Lucifer and American Horror Story. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722223/ Edited by Milan...

  16. Larry Leong - Zero Gravity (Action Talks #40)

    Larry Leong was an early member of the Zero Gravity action team, known for films like the Title Pending and Damn series. He also directed the feature action comedy Yeah, Sure, Okay. You can see his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJwF-hQCBZVJFIsRrSMHP4w Edited by Milan Swagers...

  17. Action Talks Episode #40 Teaser - Larry Leong (Zero Gravity)

    Larry Leong was an early member of the Zero Gravity action team, known for films like the Title Pending and Damn series. He also directed the feature action comedy Yeah, Sure, Okay. You can see his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJwF-hQCBZVJFIsRrSMHP4w Edited by Milan Swagers...

  18. Marko Zaror on John Wick 4 & Fist of the Condor (Action Talks #39)

    Marko Zaror is a Chilean action star and producer known for films like Mirageman, Undisputed 3, John Wick 4, and Fist of the Condor. We talk about his body of work and how he approaches the characters he plays. His IMDB can be seen here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047252/ Edited by Milan…

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  19. Action Talks Episode #39 Teaser - Marko Zaror

    Marko Zaror is a Chilean action star and producer known for films like Mirageman, Undisputed 3, John Wick 4, and Fist of the Condor. We talk about his body of work and how he approaches the characters he plays. His IMDB can be seen here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047252/ Edited by Milan…

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  20. Mike Leeder - The Business of Hong Kong Action (Action Talks #38)

    Mike Leeder is filmmaker and producer in Hong Kong whose work includes most Hong Kong films you've probably ever seen. We talk about his work as a journalist during the heyday of Hong Kong action, the insane drive of Hong Kong filmmakers and stars, and the differences between HK, Korean, and...

  21. Action Talks Episode #38 Teaser - Mike Leeder

    Mike Leeder is filmmaker and producer in Hong Kong whose work includes most Hong Kong films you've probably ever seen. We talk about his work as a journalist during the heyday of Hong Kong action, the insane drive of Hong Kong filmmakers and stars, and the differences between HK, Korean, and...

  22. Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一 Japanese-born HK action in America (Action Talks #37)

    Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一 is a director and action designer known for his work in the Power Rangers series, Drive (1997), the Kamen Rider and Ultraman series, and my personal favorite Extreme Heist aka Wicked Game (2002). You can see his imdb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0757084/ and his JFDB...

  23. Action Talks Episode #37 Teaser - Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一

    Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一 is a director and action designer known for his work in the Power Rangers series, Drive (1997), the Kamen Rider and Ultraman series, and my personal favorite Extreme Heist aka Wicked Game (2002). You can see his imdb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0757084/ and his JFDB...

  24. Rocco Botte (Mega64) - YouTube Filmmaking and Comedy (Action Talks #36)

    Rocco Botte is a filmmaker and creator of the comedy YouTube channel Mega64. We talk about indie film, the YouTube algorithm, and comedy. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1822049/ and his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgc4xqIMDoiP4KOTFS21TJA Edited by…

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  25. Action Talks Episode #36 Teaser - Rocco Botte (Mega64)

    Rocco Botte is a filmmaker and creator of the comedy YouTube channel Mega64. We talk about indie film, the YouTube algorithm, and comedy. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1822049/ and his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgc4xqIMDoiP4KOTFS21TJA Edited by…

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  26. Ron Smoorenburg - Hong Kong and Thai Action Cinema (Action Talks #35)

    Ron Smoorenburg is an action actor and action director based in Thailand known for his work on Who Am I?, Tom Yum Goong / The Protector, Sultan, and Triple Threat. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0810653/ Here's Ron's YouTube channel:...

  27. Action Talks Episode #35 Teaser - Ron Smoorenburg

    Ron Smoorenburg is an action actor and action director based in Thailand known for his work on Who Am I?, Tom Yum Goong / The Protector, Sultan, and Triple Threat. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0810653/ Edited by Milan Swagers Action Talks on YouTube:...

  28. Ric Meyers - Kung Fu, Sci-Fi, and Hong Kong Action (Action Talks #34)

    Ric Meyers is an author, screenwriter, consultant, and teacher known for Kung Fu Panda and Films of Fury: The Kung Fu Movie Book and its documentary counterpart. We talk all about kung fu, martial art films, writing and high-concept action design. You can see his imdb here:...

  29. Action Talks Episode #34 Teaser - Ric Meyers

    Ric Meyers is an author, screenwriter, consultant, and teacher known for Kung Fu Panda and Films of Fury: The Kung Fu Movie Book and its documentary counterpart. We talk all about kung fu, martial art films, writing and high-concept action design. You can see his imdb here:...

  30. Mike Moy on Triads, Chinatown Gangs, and Real Violence (Action Talks #33)

    Mike Moy is filmmaker and retired police specializing in Chinese organized crime in America. We talk about his history as a gangster and transitioning to being a police officer. You can see his YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@chinatowngangstories Edited by Rustic Bodomov Action Talks…

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  31. Action Talks Episode #33 Teaser - Mike Moy

    Mike Moy is filmmaker and retired police specializing in Chinese organized crime in America. We talk about his history as a gangster and transitioning to being a police officer. You can see his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCc8TYPZeoq0qqOT32OEwtGg Edited by Rustic Bodomov Action...

  32. Kane Kosugi / ケイン・コスギ - An action star of many styles (Action Talks #32)

    Kane Kosugi is an action star known for films like Muscle Heat, Ninja Shadow of a Tear, and the Kamen Rider series. His work in action films in Hong Kong, Japan, America, Korea, and Thailand makes him one of the most versatile action stars in the business. You can see his IMDB here:...

  33. Action Talks Episode #32 Teaser - Kane Kosugi

    Kane Kosugi is an action star known for films like Muscle Heat, Ninja Shadow of a Tear, and the Kamen Rider series. His work in action films in Hong Kong, Japan, America, Korea, and Thailand makes him one of the most versatile action stars in the business. You can see his IMDB here:...

  34. Andy Cheng 鄭繼宗 on Jackie Chan's Stunt Team and Moving to Hollywood (Action Talks #31)

    Andy Cheng (鄭繼宗) is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and 2nd unit director known for his work with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team on Who Am I?, the Rush Hour series, and many more, as well as films like The Rundown and Shang-Chi. We talk all about the Jackie Chan brand of action and how he transitioned...

  35. Action Talks Episode #31 Teaser - Andy Cheng 鄭繼宗

    Andy Cheng (鄭繼宗) is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and 2nd unit director known for his work with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team on Who Am I?, the Rush Hour series, and many more, as well as films like The Rundown and Shang-Chi. We talk all about the Jackie Chan brand of action and how he transitioned...

  36. Pete Lee - The Art of Hong Kong Action Cinema (Action Talks #30)

    Pee Lee is a writer, producer, and director known for his Sundance short film Don't Be a Hero as well as Death Grip and the Rope A Dope series. We talk all about martial arts, action cinema, and trends. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3642838/ Edited by Joey Min Action…

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  37. Action Thoughts Ep. 1 - Action Talks Status, Research Recap, & Live Q&A

    Talking all about the status of Action Talks, major stuff I've learned from the first 30 episodes, how I'll approach season 2, my latest research on ROBA (read more here: https://ericjacobus.com/the-art-of-violence/the-roba-hypothesis-of-human-violence/) and a lot of Q&A from the audience.

  38. Action Talks Episode #30 Teaser - Pete Lee

    Pee Lee is a writer, producer, and director known for his Sundance short film Don't Be a Hero as well as Death Grip and the Rope A Dope series. We talk all about martial arts, action cinema, and trends. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3642838/ Edited by Joey Min Action…

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  39. Ken Ohara on motion capture and directing game cinematics (Action Talks #29)

    Ken Ohara is a stuntman, filmmaker, and cinematic director known for his work on Final Fantasy 16, Resident Evil 2, and Shin Kamen Rider. We talk about his early days with the Zero Gravity action team, his work with Just Cause, and how he brought previz to motion capture. You can see his IMDB…

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  40. Action Talks Episode #29 Teaser - Ken Ohara

    Ken Ohara is a stuntman, filmmaker, and cinematic director known for his work on Final Fantasy 16, Resident Evil 2, and Shin Kamen Rider. We talk about his early days with the Zero Gravity action team, his work with Just Cause, and how he brought previz to motion capture. You can see his IMDB…

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  41. Sam Hargrave - From stuntman to blockbuster director (Action Talks #28)

    Sam Hargrave is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and director known for his work on the Avengers series and Extraction. We talk about his indie roots, how he performed stunts, and ultimately how he became a director for one of the biggest film franchises in the world. You can see his IMDB here:...

  42. Sam Hargrave on designing action - Teaser (Action Talks #28)

    Sam Hargrave is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and director known for his work on the Avengers series and Extraction. We talk about his indie roots, how he performed stunts, and ultimately how he became a director for one of the biggest film franchises in the world. You can see his IMDB here:...

  43. Sam Hargrave on falling hard - Teaser (Action Talks #28)

    Sam Hargrave is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and director known for his work on the Avengers series and Extraction. We talk about his indie roots, how he performed stunts, and ultimately how he became a director for one of the biggest film franchises in the world. You can see his IMDB here:...

  44. Ken Quitugua - An Indie Action Prodigy (Action Talks #27)

    Ken Quitugua is a martial artist, stuntman, and action designer known for films like The Paper Tigers, The Challenger, and Unlucky Stars. He also has deep roots in the indie action movement, having worked on Zero Gravity projects like Title Pending 2 and Damn 3. You can also see him in Rope A…

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  45. Action Talks Episode #27 Teaser - Ken Quitugua

    Ken Quitugua is a martial artist, stuntman, and action designer known for films like The Paper Tigers, The Challenger, and Unlucky Stars. He also has deep roots in the indie action movement, having worked on Zero Gravity projects like Title Pending 2 and Damn 3. You can also see him in Rope A…

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  46. Amy Johnston - From Martial Artist to Star (Action Talks #26)

    Amy Johnston is a stuntwoman, actress and director known for films like Lady Bloodfight and Accident Man, and games like the Uncharted and Spiderman series, Last of Us 2, and God of War Ragnarök. We talk about her beginnings as a martial artist, her work with Thousand Pounds, and how she made the...

  47. Action Talks Episode #26 Teaser - Amy Johnston

    Amy Johnston is a stuntwoman, actress and director known for films like Lady Bloodfight and Accident Man, and games like the Uncharted and Spiderman series, Last of Us 2, and God of War Ragnarök. We talk about her beginnings as a martial artist, her work with Thousand Pounds, and how she made the...

  48. Gedaly Guberek on Indie Action Comedy (Action Talks #25)

    Gedaly Guberek is a writer, director, and actor specializing in action comedy. He's known for his indie shorts like Burgled and his latest and greatest, The Flower of Battle. We talk all about action comedy and what's needed to keep the genre alive. His IMDB can be seen here:...

  49. Action Talks Episode #25 Teaser - Gedaly Guberek

    Gedaly Guberek is a writer, director, and actor specializing in action comedy. He's known for his indie shorts like Burgled and his latest and greatest, The Flower of Battle. We talk all about action comedy and what's needed to keep the genre alive. His IMDB can be seen here:...

  50. Vlad Rimburg - Indie, Hong Kong, and Korean Roots (Action Talks #24)

    Vlad Rimburg is a second unit director, action designer, filmmaker, and stuntman known for his work on Lucifer, Minnal Murali, and Sultan. We talk about his roots in indie filmmaking, his Hong Kong and Korean inspirations, and how be brings his fresh action take to Hollywood. You can see his IMDB...

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Eric Jacobus hosts this action-oriented podcast, talking to directors, choreographers, action stars, stunt performers, combat animators, and anyone else involved in the action entertainment world

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