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No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

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A Cobra Kai Podcast that makes you choose your side! Are you Cobra Kai or are you Miyagi Do? That is the ultimate question as Jim and Jakob watch and discuss all things Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid, come along this journey with us whether you are watching for the first time or you are a black belt from The Valley. The sneaking suspicion is that when all is said and done, you may not have to choose a side as finding a balance may make everything better.

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Episodes

  1. Cobra Kai’s Epic Finale: A Perfect Ending? – SWYK 025

    In this podcast, we dive deep into the Cobra Kai series finale (Season 6, Episodes 11-15), breaking down whether it delivers a worthy end to this long-running karate saga. Does the finale stick the landing? We discuss the emotional highs, the classic Cobra Kai silliness, and even the…

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  2. Cobra Kai Will Die This Year – SWYK 024

    Join Jim and Jakob as we discuss the recently released Cobra Kai Season 6 (Part 3) trailer! We are jut about at the end and we have feelings! We also break down episodes 2 and 3 of Severance season 2 as well as discuss some current theories going around the Internet. Finally we get into... The…

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  3. SWYK 021: Has Cobra Kai Lost It’s Charm?

    On this episode, Jim and Jakob get together to discuss what they’ve been watching which consists of two things: The premier of the Dune spinoff Dune: Prophecy, the prequel series that takes place more than 10,000 years before the death of Paul Atreides. AND Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2: The second...

  4. SWYK 019: Does Cobra Kai Connect To The Karate Kid: Legends?

    0:00 – On this episode we discuss: NEWS, What We Have Been Watching and Episode 5 of The Penguin 01:35 – NEWS 01:57 – With NYCC finishing up last weekend, we got a lot of news being released. The most important to us is some more information about the upcoming release of “The Karate Kid:... The...

  5. Cobra Kai Season 5 Reaction & Review – No Mercy

    Jim and Jakob have finally returned to discuss Cobra Kai Season 5! It feels like an eternity since the new season premiered but your heroes have returned with their initial thoughts and reaction to the latest season of Cobra Kai on Netflix! What’s your opinion? Email us at...

  6. “The Next Karate Kid” – No Mercy

    We are so close to season 5 of Cobra Kai, but before we look to the future we must turn to the past! Join Jim and Jakob as we watch the much maligned Miyagi-verse film “The Next Karate Kid”, it is a first viewing for both of us and you will be surprised to hear... The post “The Next Karate Kid” –...

  7. Cobra Kai S04E10 – “The Rise” – No Mercy

    Join Jim and Jakob as we discuss the climax of Cobra Kai Season 4! We last left Miguel screaming on the stylish blue mat as potentially his back injury has returned! The fate of the valley is on the line as we crown the TOP DOJO and decide if Cobra Kai karate will survive. All... The post Cobra…

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  8. Cobra Kai Season 5 | Date Announcement Reaction

    New Cobra Kai is on the horizon! Jim and Jakob react to the new Cobra Kai Season 5 Teaser and speculate on where our favorite characters end up. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review on iTunes and remember to spread…

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  9. Cobra Kai S04E09 – “The Fall” – No Mercy

    It’s the moment we have been waiting for, THE ALL VALLEY UNDER 18 KARATE TOURNAMENT! Our three dojos are ready to square off with a bunch of faceless other dojos that we don’t really care about, but the fate of the valley is on the line! Join Jim and Jakob as we discuss the penultimate... The…

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  10. Cobra Kai S04E08 – “Party Time” – No Mercy

    Get your finest formal wear, because it is JUNIOR PROM TIME! A TV hallmark as we see if the rivaleries between Miyagi-Do, Cobra Kai and Eagle Fang spill over into the prom festivities! Jim and Jakob cordially invite you to listen to this episode! What’s your opinion? Email us at...

  11. Cobra Kai S04E07 – “Minefields” – No Mercy

    Daniel invites Anthony to join Miyagi-Do and discovers he doesn’t know his son as well as he thought; Miguel learns the truth about Johnny and Carmen. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review on iTunes and remember to...

  12. Cobra Kai S04E06 – “Kicks Get Chicks” – No Mercy

    We are past the half way point and the All Valley Tournament is in sight! Join Jim and Jakob as they discuss season 4 episode 6, Kicks Get Chicks. The new All Valley rules have been announced which leaves each dojo looking inward at what they need to become the #1 dojo in the valley.... The post...

  13. Cobra Kai S04E05 – “Match Point” – No Mercy

    This is what we have been waiting for! The All Valley rematch to finally settle the score between Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence! Join Jim and Jakob as we discuss sesaon 4 episdoe 5 – “Match Point” “Johnny and Daniel’s dojo – and their fragile alliance – teeter on the brink of collapse when...

  14. Cobra Kai S04E04 – “Bicephaly” – No Mercy

    First, let’s learn what the word bicephaly means then onto the episode and the many tangents involved! “Kreese brings Terry back to Cobra Kai, but his former partner isn’t interested in repeating history; Johnny grows envious of Daniel mentoring Miguel.” What’s your opinion? Email us at...

  15. Cobra Kai S04E03 – “Then Learn Fly” – No Mercy

    Season 4 continues as Daniel and Miguel get to spend some time together while Johnny is trying to get the Miyagi-Dos to literally jump from a building. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review on iTunes and remember to...

  16. Cobra Kai S04E02 – “First Learn Stand” – No Mercy

    It’s happening! Johnny is learning to PAINT THE HOUSE! “Johnny picks up defensive strategies, while Daniel learns how to go on the offensive; Amanda confronts Tory; new kid Kenny is bullied at school.” What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow.…

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  17. Cobra Kai S04E01 – “Let’s Begin” – No Mercy

    We’ve gone over our quick reactions to season 4 but let’s back up a bit and dive into each episode, let’s begin with EPISODE 1: LET’S BEGIN! Terry Silver is finally on the scene but this might be a different Terry than you remember from back in the 80s. Will Terry fall to the wills... The post...

  18. Cobra Kai Season 4 Quick Reaction – Jakob

    My name is Jakob Burrows and I represent Miyagi-do. Is it because I took my time, digested, meditated, and took a whole week to deliver this “quick” take? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out! Coming up next we’ll be breaking down every episode of season 4! Send us your thoughts to...

  19. Cobra Kai Season 4 Quick Reaction – Jim

    It’s 6am Pacific time on 12/31/21 so it must mean that Jim has just binged all of season 4 of Cobra Kai! Here with a quick, sleepless rambling of some initial thoughts on season 4 before we get together and break down each episode. What are your thoughts?! What’s your opinion? Email us at...

  20. The Art Of Self Defense | A Cobra Kai Cut To Black

    Jim and Jakob are here with a CROSSOVER EPISODE! We watch the film “The Art Of Self Defense” in relation to two of our favorite shows, THE SOPRANOS and COBRA KAI! That makes no sense, you say? Just listen, we make it work, I promise! Please email us your thoughts at [email protected]...

  21. Cobra Kai Season 4 Trailer Reaction – No Mercy

    Tis the season for Cobra Kai! Season 4 is almost upon us so Jim and Jakob get together to discuss the latest trailer, their reaction and their hopes for season 4! What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review on iTunes and...

  22. S03E10 – “December 19th” – No Mercy

    This is it! It is all coming to a head! Ali, Johnny and Daniel are reminiscing, Eagle Fang, Miyagi Do and Cobra Kai are all on a collision course and we are witnessing the birth of the current day Kreese. Season 3 finishes up in style and now all we can do is wait for... The post S03E10 –…

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  23. S03E09 – “Feel the Night” – No Mercy

    She’s finally back! Ali with an “i” has returned to our boys! This couldn’t possibly cause drama with Johnny and Daniel right? Also finally some quality time for Daniel and Miguel, this episode has it all! What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow....

  24. S03E08 – “The Good, The Bad and The Bad Ass” – No Mercy

    Everything is coming to a head as we are finishing up the back half of season 3! Informed that the All Valley Karate Tournament is being cancelled, the three competing sensei attend a city council meeting to save it. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet...

  25. S03E07 – “Obstáculos” – No Mercy A Cobra Kai Kickback

    We are back with some more discussion of Cobra Kai season 3! Daniel is spending some quality time with Sam (finally), Miguel is back in school and Johnny is starting a new dojo! What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review…

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  26. S03E06 – “King Cobra” – No Mercy

    We are once again joined by Mike Steele to discuss episode 6 of season 3! Miguel helps Johnny craft the perfect social media message; Kreese looks for new recruits, while Daniel and Amanda try to shut down Cobra Kai. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet...

  27. S03E05 – “Miyagi-Do” – No Mercy

    We are joined this episode by Mike Steele, to discuss episode 5 of season 3. Daniel-san has not only returned to Okinawa but he is now face to face with his old rival, CHOZEN, and he is about to find out that he might not know all there is know about Miyagi-Do. Johnny continues to... The post...

  28. S03E04 – “The Right Path” – No Mercy

    Daniel has returned to Okinawa! Kumiko is back! Things are happening! Meanwhile Johnny tried to make things right with Robby, Kreese is teaching Cobra Kai to fight smarter and the rivalries are continuing to heat up. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet...

  29. S03E03 – “Now You’re Gonne Pay” – No Mercy

    Johnny is back at his lowest point as he doesn’t feel like he has the answers for Miguel and he doesn’t know how to make things right with Robby. Daniel and Amanda are trying to save the business and the kids are all still dealing with the fallout from the school fight. What’s your opinion?...…

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  30. S03E02 – “Nature Vs. Nurture” – No Mercy

    We continue our breakdown of each episode of Cobra Kai Season 3, this episode delivers on the kick ass Daniel and Johnny team up action we have been begging for since season 1! Miguel is awake and Robbie is still no where to be found, we learn a little bit about Kreese as he tightens... The post...

  31. S03E01 – “Aftermath” – No Mercy

    Ok, so you’ve binged it, you rewatched it, you’ve had some time to let it all sink in so let’s go back and breakdown season 3 of Cobra Kai! Hang with Jim and Jakob as we discuss each episode one by one! What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow.…

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  32. Cobra Kai Season 3 – Jakob

    Jim’s quick take of Cobra Kai season 3 was delivered earlier in the week – now it’s time for slowpoke Jakob to join in the fun and share his #StrikeFirst reactions to the return of Johnny, Daniel-san, Miguel and all the rest! This is just a quick taste and we’ll be releasing episode breakdowns...

  33. Cobra Kai Season 3 – Jim

    It’s here! It’s finally here! Season 3 of Cobra Kai is now unleashed on the world for our mass consumption. Jakob is currently on holiday in “rural Ireland” as we were originally preparing ourselves for the January 8th premiere, we still wanted to get our initial thoughts out there so here is Jim...

  34. S02E10 – “No Mercy” – No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

    It all comes to a head in the action packed, stunning season 2 finale! Join Jim and Jakob as we break down the episode and look forward to season 3! Just recently announced to premiere on January 8th 2021 on NETFLIX! What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet...

  35. S02E09 – “Pulpo” – No Mercy

    Johnny cautiously takes a stab at love, while Daniel and Amanda enjoy a romantic date night. An attempt to bring the students of the two dojos together backfires as hostilities between the teens escalate. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow....

  36. S02E08 – “Glory Of Love” – No Mercy

    Daniel works to make amends with Amanda, while Johnny is introduced to the world of dating apps. Complications arise when Miguel, Samantha, Robby and Tory cross paths. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review on iTunes…

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  37. S02E07 – “Lull” – No Mercy

    To prepare his students, Daniel gives some new training methods a shot. Miguel puts a new lesson into practice, while Johnny makes a tough but pivotal decision that affects Cobra Kai. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and...

  38. S02E06 – “Take A Right” – No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

    Daniel’s students are given a lesson in overcoming their grudges. Johnny spends some time away from the dojo, while Kreese exerts his influence. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review on iTunes and remember to spread…

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  39. S02E05 – “All In” – No Mercy

    We are halfway through season 2 and the tension is building, join Jim and Jakob as they discuss Episode 5 “All In”. Daniel struggles to help a new student learn. Miguel makes a new connection, while Johnny tries to repair a relationship. Tensions between the two dojos build to a breaking point....

  40. S02E04 – “The Moment of Truth” – No Mercy A Cobra Kai Kickback

    We are back to discuss Cobra Kai S02E04 “The Moment Of Truth”, Daniel makes another attempt to promote Miyagi Do, and receives guidance in a familiar form. Johnny grows suspicious about Kreese’s back story. A new Cobra Kai student challenges Miguel and befriends Aisha, while Robby revisits the...

  41. S02E03 “Fire And Ice” – No Mercy

    Jim and Jakob break down episode 2 of season 3 “Fire and Ice”. Daniel pulls out all the stops in an effort to recruit new students to Miyagi Do. Johnny reflects on some of the major relationships in his life, and responds to Daniel’s promotional efforts with his own. What’s your opinion? Email us...

  42. S02E02 “Back In Black” – No Mercy

    Jim and Jakob break down episode 2 of season 2, “Back In Black”. When Daniel starts teaching his first karate students, he questions whether he can fill Mr Miyagi’s shoes. Johnny invents some unorthodox training methods with help from an unlikely source. What’s your opinion? Email us at...

  43. S02E01 “Mercy Part II” Ft. Cobra Kai Kid – No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

    This week’s episode we have a very special guest! Cobra Kai Kid from Youtube joins Jim and Jakob to discuss the the Season 2 premiere “Mercy Part II”! In the aftermath of Cobra Kai’s win at the Under 18 All Valley Karate Championships, Johnny questions his dojo’s philosophy and deals with a…

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  44. S01E10 – “Mercy” – No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

    We want it all and we want it now. It is the thrilling finale of Season 1 as everything comes to a head at the All Valley Karate Championship and we got word that “DANIEL LARUSSO IS GONNA COACH!?”. Also we have an update on the name of the Johnny/Daniel ship that everyone has been... The post...

  45. S01E09 – “Different but Same” – No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

    Season 1 is heating up as Johnny shows up at Daniel’s house for the ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN! Or the ultimate breakfast invitation, meanwhile Miguel and Sam are on the rocks indirectly due to Robby and the All Valley Tournament is right around the corner! What’s your opinion? Email us at...

  46. S01E08 – “Molting” – No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

    Helping his students prepare for the tournament inspires Johnny to clean up his own act; Daniel’s cousin vandalizes Johnny’s car, leading to a confrontation between Johnny and Daniel at the LaRusso residence. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet…

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  47. S01E07 – “All Valley” – No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

    WHO’S THE MAN!? Johnny learns a new way to kick ass while helping Miguel get ready for a first date, meanwhile Daniel steps into the Miyagi role with Robby. What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review on iTunes and remember...

  48. S01E06 – “Quiver” – No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback

    Things are starting to look up for Johnny as Cobra Kai goes viral, Daniel is getting back into Karate but is desperate for a student while Sam and Miguel start to get closer. Step right up for the Cobra Kai rewatch with Sensei Jim and Jakob! What’s your opinion? Email us at...

  49. Strike FIRST! Cobra Kai News

    Deadline posted today that Sony TV has been in the process of shopping the Cobra Kai series to a new streaming network, it looks like that has been the cause of the delay of season 3. Cobra Kai was Youtube Premium’s biggest show but unfortunately the other programs did not fare as well and...

  50. S01E05 – “Counterbalance” – No Mercy A Cobra Kai Kickback

    Things come to a head in the valley as we are halfway through season 1 of Cobra Kai! A great pay off to the previous 4 episodes and launchpad to drive us home for the rest of the season! What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and...

About this show

A Cobra Kai Podcast that makes you choose your side! Are you Cobra Kai or are you Miyagi Do? That is the ultimate question as Jim and Jakob watch and discuss all things Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid, come along this journey with us whether you are watching for the first time or you are a black belt from The Valley. The sneaking suspicion is that when all is said and done, you may not have to choose a side as finding a balance may make everything better.

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How many episodes does No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback have?

No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback has 58 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on February 21, 2025.

What is No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback about?

A Cobra Kai Podcast that makes you choose your side! Are you Cobra Kai or are you Miyagi Do? That is the ultimate question as Jim and Jakob watch and discuss all things Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid, come along this journey with us whether you are watching for the first time or you are a black belt...

How often does No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback release new episodes?

No Mercy: A Cobra Kai Kickback publishes monthly, based on its 58 episodes since April 2020.

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