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Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast
by Jeof Vita
Join me on this kung fu movie podcast and let's discuss kung fu movies, martial arts cinema, and action TV & entertainment, past, present, and future then interview the actors, directors, writers, stunt performers, and fight choreographers that bring the action genre to life! Just remember ... your kung fu is good ... but MINE is BETTER!
Episodes
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GABRIEL PREVOST-TAKAHASHI - AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER S2 "Lieutenant Khettry"
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER SEASON 2 is out NOW on Netlfix and we chat with GABRIEL PREVOST-TAKAHASHI who plays Lieutenant Khettry! Lieutenant Khettry serves on the front lines at Ba Sing Se's outer wall, caught between his duty to defend the city and the increasingly complicated orders coming…
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THE TERMINAL LIST: DARK WOLF Stunt Coordinators THOM KHOURY WILLIAMS & CHRIS ROMRELL
THE TERMINAL LIST: DARK WOLF features some of the most authentic military action on modern television all because of the insistence of its Stunt Coordinators to stay as true to life as possible to honor the service of veterans and active duty personnel. 2X Emmy-Nominee, THOM KHOURY WILLIAMS (Doom...
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MORTAL KOMBAT 2 FIGHT COORDINATORS, MICHAEL LEHR & MALAY KIM - GET OVER HERE!
MORTAL KOMBAT II hits move thaters MAY 8, 2026 and we have the guys who crafted the insane fighting action that represents the battle for mankind, MICHAEL LEHR and MALAY KIM! Stunt coordinators, directors, and filmamkers in their own rights, Michael and Malay were handed the reins to design the...
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Emmy-nominated Director, Stunt Coordinator for Tulsa King, FREDDIE POOLE
Tulsa King Season 3 ratchets up the action, emotion, and explosions all at the hands of Director, Stunt Coordinator, FREDDIE POOLE! We sit down with the Emmy-nominated filmmaker to get his take on what went into crafting the biggest, baddest, and boldest stunts yet for the Sylvester Stallone led...
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THE RETURN OF KUNG FU THEATER TO "THE DEUCE" 42nd STREET, TIMES SQUARE, NYC
The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the MARTIAL ARTS MOVIE MAYHEM PANEL presented by the Urban Action Showcase and Expo featuring the RETURN of Kung Fu Theater to Times Square, New York! The panel featured Producer, Director, WARRINGTON HUDLIN, Director, Filmmaker, BOBBY SAMUELS, Martial Arts…
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DENNIS McDONALD AKA REGGIE WICK - BAD BOYS 30th ANNIVERSARY PANEL at UASE 2025
The Enduring Legacy of Reggie McDonald from the BAD BOYS movie franchise At the 2025 Urban Action Showcase & Expo, I sat down with DENNIS McDONALD aka "Reggie McDonald" from the BAD BOYS movie franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Dennis takes us through his journey with the…
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MORTAL KOMBAT (1995) 30th ANNIVERSARY PANEL at the URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO 2025
GET OVER HERE! The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the MORTAL KOMBAT 30th ANNIVERSARY PANEL at the UASE 2025 which featured three martial artists and actors who played pivotal roles in the film: Chris Casamassa (Scorpion), Keith Cooke (Reptile), and Hakim Alston (Warrior Monk)! NEW MERCH AND KUNG...
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WMAC MASTERS 30th ANNIVERSARY PANEL at the URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO 2025
They are the world's greatest martial artists, competing for the Ultimate Prize! TSUNAMI, Hien Nguyen, THE DIRECTOR, Isaac Florentine, RED DRAGON, Chris Casamassa, LADY LIGHTNING, Christine Banon-Rodrigues, THE BAM, Willie Johnson, THE MACHINE, Hakim Alston! Their quest? Reach full Dragon Belt…
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DY SAO: Star of "GLADIATOR UNDERGROUND" featuring MARTIAL CLUB
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL OCTOBER 17 GLADIATOR UNDERGROUND is coming to blow you away! From Director CHAYA SUPANNARAT, starring DY SAO, ANDY LE, BRIAN LE, SELINA WIESMANN, APASIRI KULTHANAN and more! In this interview, DY SAO talks about what went into making Gladiator Underground so frenetic and...
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TERMINAL LIST: DARK WOLF - STUNT COORDINATORS, THOM WILLIAMS and CHRIS ROMRELL
Gritty, gripping, grounded military action thriller TERMINAL LIST: DARK WOLF is streaming now on Prime Video. Series Stunt Coordinators THOM WILLIAMS and CHRIS ROMRELL join the show to talk about designing the military action for the show, working with talented stunt teams around the world, and...
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OSCAR GE: KARATE KID - LEGENDS "Bo Fong"
Actor, martial artist, and now on screen as "Bo Fong" in KARATE KID: LEGENDS, OSACR GE joins the show to talk about joining the iconic Karate Kid franchise! Oscar talks about working with his childhood hero Jackie Chan, and working with the talented stunt team to bring the Dragon Kick to life on...
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ROBERT PARHAM: Bullets, Blades, and Blood
Actor, producer, director, martial artist, and filmmaker ROBERT PARHAM joins the show from to talk about his newest film BULLETS, BLADES, AND BLOOD, a rough and tumble action piece that draws inspiration from the Blacksploitation era, and The Bodyguard! FOLOW THE FILM HERE:...
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ACTION 365 STUNT TEAM: Bringing New Blood Into the Game
Master Jose Torres, Felix Cortes, and Lawrence Walther are teaming up to bring film fans the action they crave 365 days a year with the formation of the ACTION 365 STUNT TEAM! JOIN THE JOURNEY HERE: www.action-365.com NEW MERCH AND KUNG FU DRIVE-IN COFFEE HERE!...
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BRIAN TAKAHASHI: Young Miyagi, Cobra Kai
Actor, martial artist, and stunt performer BRIAN TAKAHASHI joins the show from the NAFMA Championships to talk about his role as YOUNG MR. MIYAGI in the hit Netflix series, COBRA KAI! Brian goes into bearing the weight of the role established buy the late, great Pat Morita, drawing on his martial...
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MALAY KIM: Director/ Writer ASHES: A KUNG FU STORY
Martial artist, stunt performer, and filmmaker MALAY KIM chats with me about the making of his upcoming short film ASHES: A KUNG FU STORY! Malay's work has been seen in such blockbusters as SHANG CHI, THE CONTINENTAL, and the upcoming MORTAL KOMBAT 2 and now he brings his stroytelling-via-action...
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BOBO LE, Actress, "Kendall" in THE WEDDING BANQUET in theaters April 18 2025
Actress BOBO LE joins the show to talk about her role as "Kendall" in The Wedding Banquet, in theaters April 18! Bobo talks about her journey to the screen, via dance and Guitar Hero, the evolution and development of her role as Kendall in the film, and what she dreams of doing with her martial...
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FREDDIE POOLE, Emmy-Nominated Stunt Coordinator, Tulsa King
Emmy-Nominated Stunt Coordinator for TULSA KING, FREDDIE POOLE, returns to the show to talk about the epic scale of the action for Tulsa King S2, working with Sylvester Stallone for nearly two decades, and being a triple threat on set as Stunt Coordinator, 2nd Unit Director, and Stunt Double for...
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CORY DeMEYERS: SUPERVISING STUNT COORDINATOR - "THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES"
Cory DeMeyers, the Emmy-nominated Stunt Coordinator of the fourth and final season of HBO's The Righteous Gemstones returns to the show to talk about jaw-dropping stunts from an epic Civil War battle to an indoor jetpack sequence with no green screens! NEW MERCH AND KUNG FU DRIVE-IN COFFEE HERE!...
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DY SAO: "SHAOLIN AVENGER", "BANGKOK DOG"
DY SAO, martial artist, actor, action designer for such films as BANGKOK DOG and SHAOLIN AVENGERS from @MartialClub joins the show to talk about his continuing journey in martial arts, what drives him to keep evolving, and his goals as a filmmaker and a father. DY's work can be seen in films like...
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MARTIAL CLUB: SHAOLIN AVENGERS PREMIERE with ANDY LE and BRIAN LE
ANDY LE and BRIAN LE of @MartialClub join the show to premiere the new trailer to their #martialarts love letter SHAOLIN AVENGERS! We also go into their amazing work to continue spreading the warrior spirit through films like #ShangChi from @marvel and #EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce from @A24 ...
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: COFFEE & KUNG FU MERCH!
The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast has partnered with @brewdragoncoffee Brewdragon Coffee to bring you The Poison Clan Collection! A specially curated selection of coffees from around the world! PLUS the show has a new MERCH SITE! Go check it out and rock some KFDI gear! GET THE POISON CLAN COLLECTION…
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ISABEL LAMERS, Actor, Filmmaker - FILIPINO KARATE KID
Actor, filmmaker, martial artist ISABEL LAMERS chats witth us about her new Kicksttarter funded projectt, FILIPINO KARATE KID! Lamers goes into the inspiration and drive behinnd the personal, passion project that addresses representation backed by some cool matial arts action! BACK THE…
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MARK STRANGE, Martial Artist, Star of KUNG FU GAMES from Republic Pictures and Tiger Style Media
Martial artist, actor, and star of KUNG FU GAMES, MARK STRANGE joins the show to talk about his leading man role on one of the new martial arts films from Republic Pictures and Tiger Style Media. Mark goes into his preparation for the role, the camaraderie he built with the cast, and feeling the...
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SHARLENE ROYER, Assistant Stunt Coordinator, SHOGUN
Actress, Model, Stuntwoman and now Assistant Stunt Coordinator on FX's epic SHOGUN, SHARLENE ROYER joins the show to talk about her work on the multiple Emmy award-winning show! Sharlene, the first black woman to win a Leo Award for Stunts, shares her insights into the industry, how she got her...
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BRUCE DEL CASTILLO, Writer, Director, "Lady Scorpions"
Writer, Director, Filmmaker BRUCE DEL CASTILLO joins the show to talk about bringing LADY SCORPIONS to the big screen. Bruce "Lee" talks about balancing action and story while working with martial arts superstars like CYNTHIA ROTHROCK, CAITLIN DeCHELLE, and JOSE MANUEL in the Republic Pictures...
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CYNTHIA ROTHROCK & CAITLIN DeCHELLE: "Lady Scorpions" from Republic Pictures and Tiger Style Media
The Lady Dragon herself, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK and CAITLIN DeCHELLE from "The Mandalorian", "Wonder Woman", and "Descendans: The Rise of Red" join forces in the most lethal mother/daughter combo ever put on screen in the Republic Pictures release of the new era of martial arts cinema with LADY...
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NICHOLAS HAMMOND, "Art of Eight Limbs" from Republic Pictures and Tiger Style Media
Nicholas Hammond, international star of stage and screen (Sound of Music, Spider-Man, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) talks with me about the Republic Pictures release of the new era of martial arts cinema with the muay thai epic, ART OF EIGHT LIMBS! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A...
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BRETT CHAN, JOHNNY YANG, Stunt Coordinators and Action Directors of "WARRIOR"
INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATORS and ACTION DIRECTORS for the action packed epic, WARRIOR, a series conceived by Bruce Lee himself, BRETT CHAN and JOHNNY YANG. Brett and Johnny go into the teamwork that they emply to bring the heat on Warrior, be it explosive martial arts action or explosive...
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CORY DeMEYERS: SUPERVISING STUNT COORDINATOR - "THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES"
INTERVIEW with the SUPERVISING STUNT COORDINATOR for the absurdly hilarious THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, CORY DeMEYERS! Cory talks with us about shaping the action from the MAX comedy series be it a high speed car chase, a monster truck derby, or a nude fight scene! Plus, we learn how martial arts…
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FREDDIE POOLE, STUNT COORDINATOR - "THE BIKERIDERS"
INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the gritty motorcycle club movie, THE BIKERIDERS, FREDDIE POOLE! Freddie talks about working with cast and crew to bring the raw action of motorcycle gang life to the big screen. We also chat about Freddie's martial arts background and how that not only...
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KRISTA PERRY, Stunt Coordinator, RESERVATION DOGS
INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the FX comedy, RESERVATION DOGS, KRISTA PERRY! Krista shares her journey from the makeup chair to the stunt coordinator's chair and what it takes to keep advancing in an industry that is predominantly male. Plus, Krista talks about some of her adventures…
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"SHOGUN" on FX, Stunt Coordinator, LAURO CHARTRAND DEL VALLE
INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the epic FX series "SHOGUN", LAURO DAVID CHARTRAND DEL VALLE! Lauro shares some behind the scenes insight on what went into crafting the epic story set in feudal japan amidst samurai, shinobi, katanas, and kimonos. We talk about the comprehensive research...
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"CONSTELLATION" on AppleTV - MARTIN GOERES, Stunt Coordinator and SFX Supervisor
INTERVIEW with STUNT COORDINATOR and SFX SUPERVISOR for APPLE TV's latest sci-fi thriller, CONSTELLATION, MARTIN GOERES! Martin joins the show to talk about designing the gravity defying scenes, training the actors for the often grueling shoots, and maintaining the depth of emotion in the spooky,...
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INTERVIEW: "Chatting with Avatar: The Last Airbender's AVATAR KYOSHI" YVONNE CHAPMAN
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER is streaming on Netflix now and we get a visit from AVATAR KYOSHI herself, writer, producer, director, and actress YVONNE CHAPMAN! Yvonne talks about what it means to her and to fans to be able too bring Avatar Kyoshi to the screen, working with the talented cast, and…
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INTERVIEW: THE CAST OF WARRIOR ON THE MOVE TO NETFLIX
WARRIOR IS COMING TO NETFLIX FEBRUARY 16! I attended a special press junket put on the by the cast of the Bruce Lee inspired series to talk about the amazing stories, characters, and messages of WARRIOR. Netflix has stated that they are open to a Season 4 if the audience is there so check out…
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INTERVIEW: BLUE EYE SAMURAI Production Designer, TOBY WILSON
The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes TOBY WILSON, Production Designer for the hit Netflix animation BLUE EYE SAMURAI! Toby shares some of the details that go into creating the look, feel, and action that makes up Blue Eye Samurai. Plus, we geek out a little over some Dungeons and Dragons, Akira,...
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INTERVIEW: BLUE EYE SAMURAI Supervising Director, JANE WU
The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes JANE WU, Supervising Director for the hit Netflix animation BLUE EYE SAMURAI! Jane shares her journey with Mizu, Ringo and all the rich, complex characters in Blue Eye Samurai from stroyboard to action design and everything in between. Watch Blue Eye Samurai…
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INTERVIEW: SHADOW FIST 3 - Bobby Samuels, Robert Jefferson, Ron Hall, Angel Brophy, and Roxalinda Vazquez
The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes the creative team behind the martial arts adventure that harkens back to the days of the Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, SHADOW FIST 3: THE FINAL CHAPTER. We speak with Director, Bobby Samuels, Writer and Co-Director, Robert Jefferson, Action Designer and...
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INTERVIEW: RANJEET MARWA, Director - THE CONTRACT, EXILED: THE CHOSEN ONES, RUPTURE
Writer, Director, Filmmaker RANJEET S. MARWA joins the show to give us details on his upcoming crowdfunded project THE CONTRACT! THE CONTRACT is an action/crime/martial arts feature film about a contract killer who becomes a target for his former employers. Starring Nick Khan, Rom Smoorenburg,...
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UASE 2023 INTERVIEW: HECTOR SORIA, "Spades", JOSE MANUEL, "Boriken"
From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast sat down with Actors, Filmmakers HECTOR SORIA, "Spades" and JOSE MANUEL, "Boriken"! We talk about the impact of indie filmmaking and the support from shows like The Urban Action Showcase and Expo. Hector talks up his new...
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UASE 2023 PANEL: MARTIAL ARTS IN CINEMA - LUIS ESTEBAN, SHELDON LETTICH, EUGENE THOMAS, SILVIO SIMAC
From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the MARTIAL ARTS IN CINEMA Panel to cover Wuxia to Wick and everything in between! FEATURING: LUIS ESTEBAN: Co-writer, "Only The Strong" SHELDON LETTICH: Co-writer, Director, "Only The Strong", Writer, "Bloodsport"...
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UASE 2023 PANEL: BEHIND THE ACTION-EVELYN VACCARO, KENNY WONG, RICKY BARKSDALE, DAVID CHEN, JOSE MANUEL
From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the BEHIND THE ACTION Panel to talk to some of the stunt professionals that bring the action to life on screen! FEATURING: EVELYN VACCARO: John Wick 3 (2019), Gotham (2018), Luke Cage (2017) KENNY WONG: The Dark…
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UASE 2023 INTERVIEW: RICKY BAKER, EASTERN HEROES MAGAZINE
From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast sat down with RICKY BAKER, Publisher of Eastern Heroes Magazine! We talk about the impact of martial arts in film and TV and how shows like UASE keep the spirit alive for new generations of fans. We discuss, debate and…
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INTERVIEW: MASTER JOSE TORRES, TEASER REVEAL "KILLER EX"
Actor, Producer, Martial Artist MASTER JOSE TORRES joins us to talk about his upcoming debut feature film KILLER EX! We go into some behind the scenes tales and get the lowdown on the world of VICTOR REYES, a gun for hire whose past come back to haunt him in an explosive way! FOLLOW MASTER…
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INTERVIEW: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER FORD, Karate Kid III, 52 Masters
Actor, Producer, Martial Artist WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER FORD joins us from the NAFMA National Championships in Atlantic City, NJ to talk about his passion for the martial arts and parlaying it into roles in films like Karate Kid III and the upcoming Killer Ex! FOLLOW WILLIAM: MARTIAL ARTS XPERIENCE...
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INTERVIEW: SHAUN PAUL PICCININO, Director, Filmmaker, "THE ISLAND"
Director, filmmaker, and martial artist SHAUN PAUL PICCININO joins the show to talk about his newest film THE ISLAND, starring Michael Jai White, Gillian White, and Jackson Rathbone! SYNOPSIS: When his brother is killed, LAPD officer Mark (Michael J. White) leaves the city to return to the island...
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INTERVIEW: MASTER JOSE TORRES, Martial Artist, Actor, "KILLER EX"
Martial artist, Instructor, Actor, JOSE TORRES joins me to chat about his upcoming martial arts/ action film KILLER EX! Master Torres takes us through his first foray intoo the on screen world as he brings the assassin VICTOR REYES to life. Plus he answers who wins, Victor Reyes or John Wick!...
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INTERVIEW: JOSE MANUEL, Actor, Filmmaker, FIST of the CONDOR
Actor, filmmaker, martial arts action aficionado, JOSE MANUEL joins me to chat about his rising star in the martial arts/ action film genre! From a fan of the kung fu classics, to making his own films, to working opposite one of his idols, Marko Zaror in the Hi-Yah original film, FIST OF THE...
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INTERVIEW: TONY SCHIENA, Martial Artist, Former Intelligence Operative, Actor, Director, THE WEAPON
Martial artist, Former Intelligence/ Covert Operative, Actor, and now Director of the action film THE WEAPON, TONY SCHIENA joins me to chat about his career in and out of film, and how it has caused some too dub him a "real-life James Bond"! We also get into his latest film THE WEAPON which...
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JARRED "BEAR" FIORDA, MMA Fighter, Founder of Free MMA Gyms
Martial artist, MMA Fighter, and Founder of Free MMA Gyms, JARRED "BEAR" FIORDA chats with me about the mental and physical tolls of getting into the cage, the benefits of training the martial arts, and what went into creating a free MMA gym for anyone and everyone to train! FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
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Join me on this kung fu movie podcast and let's discuss kung fu movies, martial arts cinema, and action TV & entertainment, past, present, and future then interview the actors, directors, writers, stunt performers, and fight choreographers that bring the action genre to life! Just remember ... your kung fu is good ... but MINE is BETTER!
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