Cobra Kai Kompanion

We're back with a new episode review! Cobra Kai is seemingly no more and our Senseis and students have all combined forces to form the new look Miyagi Do! We talk about Legacy, logos, return of some familiar faces and take a look at what storylines our favorite characters get into as we look forward to the Sekai Takai. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

Frank makes his return and shares what goes on in the wardrobe department and talks about his daily operations. He also talks about designing the look for Team Korea, Mike Barnes’ gi, the new logos, and also his creative process for the other international dojos. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

I'm joined by Mikey G, Mike aka Cobra Kai Wisdom and newcomer Chris M for a recap of Steel City Con. We share our interactions with the cast that was in attendance and also the other Cobra Kai fans! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

NEW episode! In what’s more of a conversation than interview, I spoke with Team Korea, and Cobra Kai’s, newest Bad Boy “Kwon”, played by taekwondo master Brandon H. Lee! Brandon shares his journey in stunt and film, being a new cast member in the final season, and breaking down some of your favorite Kwon moments! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

We made it to the Big 300th episode! For my 135th interview, I spoke with Daniel J Kim about his role as "Yoon", Sensei Kim's best student. Daniel shares his experience filming with Shaquille O'Neal and Flea on his first project, booking the role and developing "Yoon", being directed by Ralph Macchio and also filming scenes with Brandon H Lee. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

New season means new characters and in this interview I spoke with Seattle native Sung Ho Park. He shares his background in taekwondo, a Karate Kid connection with an early film he participated in, and how he landed a role on Cobra Kai! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

Continuing the tradition from the last two seasons, I'm joined by t.v. critic Kristen Baldwin of Entertainment Weekly. We had a general discussion of S6 Part 1 and list our top call backs! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

I'm joined by my buddy Phil for a full review of S6 Part 1. We talked about character motivations and what Part 1 might be setting up. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

For the first time, I recorded myself watching the first 5 episodes of S6 in realtime. Should you choose to, you can queue up the episodes and have the audio play along your viewing! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

As we get down to the wire and not enough hours in the day to prep for upcoming content, we reached out to returning guest host Mike P to conclude the revisits of Seasons 4 and 5. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

In preparation for S6, we revisit S3 and talk about Johnny's and Anthony's character promos. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

WatchParty and returning guest, Mike P aka Cobra Kai Wisdom, breakdown and discuss the Part I trailer! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

Netflix has been dropping content as we near the release date for Cobra Kai S6 Part I. In this episode, we talk about the trailer date that was mentioned with a new poster, and go over the new character promos from Kenny, Sam, and Robby. We also take a trip back to Season 2 and get you up to speed on some of the things that happened! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

For it's 40th anniversary, we revisit The Karate Kid which Mariano hasn't seen in some time. We talk about the scenes that he had forgotten about, ones that gave him secondhand embarrassment, and whether he thinks it still holds up. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

With S6 a month away, Netflix has been releasing some character promos-- the first two being Daniel and Hawk. We discussed the dialogue and whether it means anything, the new logo reveal and end the episode by revisiting Season 1 as we look forward to S6. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

Netflix dropped a whole lotta new things to discuss! We breakdown the teaser, analyze the 8 new images and also give our thoughts on the 3 part release! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

Cobra Kai is filled with so many great songs that we enlisted the aide of Mike P aka "Cobra Kai Wisdom" from social media, and The Kompanion Network Group admin, to help discuss some of our favorite needle drops from the show! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

For those that have a pulse on the fandom on X/Twitter may have seen that less than a couple weeks ago Jon Hurwitz's flight had been delayed a multiple times. He was gracious enough to do a Q&A during that time! We go through any The Karate Kid or Cobra Kai related post and gave our thoughts before jumping in to our top five list of "karate moves" on Cobra Kai! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

When you think about The Karate Kid, you don't immediately think it's a movie with many shocking moments. Cobra Kai on the other hand, has a plethora of them! Tune in and find out how we were able to narrow it down! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

We get a little nostalgic and talk about the yester-years of the video rental stores as we talk about the movies Johnny and Daniel could possibly bond over. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

Susan Gallagher and Martin Kove join the pod to talk about their latest film, A Taste of Love! They talked about how they got involved with film, Susan shares how she approached her character, and Marty answers whether his character be smoking a cigar. While little is known about Season 6 of Cobra Kai, Martin Kove does reveal an inspiration on how he’s playing John Kreese in the final season. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

With Cobra Kai in production, not much has been shared on social media. BUT SOME things HAVE been shared! We talk about the first look behind Miyagi Do, some of Jon Hurwitz's tweets, the "We're back!" Production Announcement video and also running down our list of character pairings that we'd still like to see interact that haven't shared screen time. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

It's a new year and season 6 resumes production post-strike. We talk a little bit of what we learned from Hayden Schlossberg on X and run down our list of make out moments. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

For a show with so much pettiness, it was difficult to list just 5. We update you on our next venture while we wait for S6 of Cobra Kai and discuss many moments of pettiness from the first five seasons! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

Continuing our topic episodes, WatchParty gives an update on post-WGA strike, I share my day at Rose City Comic Con where Ralph Macchio made an appearance, and then we discuss our top 5 relationship moments! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

WatchParty and I run down our lists of things that were added to fill gaps in between movies and the series and other tidbits that change our viewing of the original Karate Kid films. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

I recently watched Blue Beetle starring Xolo Mariduena and decided to do a mini review. I give my non-spoiler thoughts in the first half before taking a break and getting into details in the second half. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

Cobra Kai is full of laugh out moments but we do our best to list the ones that really made our belly aches! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group

A very challenging task but we managed to narrow down our top episodes from a list of 50! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

Jon, Josh and Hayden make their return to share a little bit about their upcoming series Obliterated, discuss much of S5 and tease a little about the 6th and final season. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

WatchParty and I get together and complete one of the most difficult tasks: narrowing down our list of "fights" to just 5! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

Before Cobra Kai became a reality, there was a discussion about keeping the spirit of Miyagi alive in the show. WatchParty and I talk about some of our favorite moments when Mr. Miyagi was referenced and how those moments made us feel. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

Peter and WatchParty list the things they want to see visually in Season 6. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

I'm joined by Sarah Anne who shares her experiences filming on Cobra Kai and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. She also talks about her evening at a Marvel premiere and meeting some of Hollywood's biggest stars! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

As we kick off our "off season" of Cobra Kai, we decided to bring on a guest, Devin from Edit That Out Podcast, for our first episode where we list topics related to the show. In this episode, we discuss the episodes that had cliffhanger endings! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

Peter and WatchParty conclude their season 5 recaps with a review of the finale "Head of the Snake". They also speculate a little on what could happen in season 6 and share some episode ideas for the off season. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

Joel Novoa makes his return and shares many insights and behind-the-scenes tidbits about his episodes "Ouroboros", "Bad Eggs", and "Head of the Snake". Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

We talk a little about Peyton List's new show on Paramount+ called School Spirits and announce that new contributor, Sara Ashton, will be writing weekly episodic reviews for the website. And for the penultimate episode, we talk about Terry Silver's legacy, things we've learned about Chozen, and both Tory and Stingray coming clean. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

On February 26, 2023, Jon Hurwitz took to Twitter and took questions from his followers. We go over many of those related to Cobra Kai and Obliterated and gave our thoughts. Peter also makes an announcement about a new coverage coming soon! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

In this episode we discuss Miyagi Fang interrupting Terry Silver's plan by throwing their hat into the ring and tries to get into the sekai taikai themselves. We compare the training demonstrations, the fight matchups, Tory leaving Cobra Kai and pays Sam a visit to come clean about something. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

Michael Jonathan Smith was able to carve out some time to speak with me about Season 5--specifically about his episodes "Long, Long Way from Home", "Ouroboros", and "Survivors". Michael discusses incorporating Chozen into Cobra Kai, Sam and Miguel, Tory mentoring Devon, the Mexico storyline, and introducing Sensei Kim and the Fist! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

We give our reactions to the recent announcement of Cobra Kai renewing it's sixth and final season. We also talk a little bit about how things wrapped up in S5 and some things we could expect. Music: B.Conti, L.Birenberg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast

We discuss Chozen training Miyagi Do and Eagle Fang, Terry Silver and Sensei Kim looking for leaders within their students, and Johnny and Daniel paying Kreese a visit in prison. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd 20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST

There's a new sheriff, er I mean, Sensei in the Valley. And she brought more badasses called The Fist! We talk about the introduction of Sensei Kim Da-Eun, a Johnny and Chozen team-up, and this Daniel-centric episode... with very little Daniel. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd 20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST

For such an epic episode, Peter and WatchParty enlist the aide of fandom artist "LetsBeWater" for a review of "Extreme Measures". They discuss Daniel's downfall, the return of legacy character Jessica Andrews, and the maturation of some of our favorite characters! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd 20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST

In this bonus episode, Peter and WatchParty review Weird Al's biopic, also composed by Cobra Kai's Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd 20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST

I’m joined by another one of my most requested interviews! I spoke with Akihiro Kitamura, a man so driven and charismatic, who plays “Young Sato” about his role in Season 5 of Cobra Kai. Akihiro talks about what it was like to have played a Legacy character, some of his previous work including The Human Centipede and also the upcoming The Last Ride! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd 20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST

We're back and we get into a discussion about Terry Silver getting into Daniel's head and makes him out to look insane in front of Amanda during a charity event. We also talk about what went down at the waterpark, Peak Johnny as an Uber driver, Carmen's dream sequence and the easter egg hanging on the Diaz's wall. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd 20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST

I'm joined by one of my most requested interviews Christopher Ryan Lewis and Shane Donovan Lewis, who play "Big Red" and "Little Red” respectively. The Bros. take me back from S2 and we discuss some of the major sequences they’ve been a part of and finally answer what it’s like at the dinner table at home! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd 20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST

I'm joined by Pi'ilani and Anne, who makes her podcast debut, for a recap of a very special evening! We start off with a brief review of Ralph Macchio's memoir, recap some moments from the event, and share our memories from hanging out with Yuji Okumoto at his restaurant! Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Ph: (424) 262-7284 [424-COBRA-84] / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com www period Cobra Kai period C-O-M slash Kompanion Podcast Contenders Clothing Link: https://contendersclothing.com/?rfsn=5377037.325ffd 20% off Promo code: CKPODCAST