Cobra Kai Kompanion

Peter and Tom give updates on some upcoming conventions and react to Jon Hurwitz's last three Twitter Q&A's. Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast Ph: (818) 465-8684 / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom had the opportunity to catch up with Yuji Okumoto who played Chozen from The Karate Kid Part II. Yuji, who now owns a couple restaurants in northern Washington, shares his story about how he got into acting, his memories on set with Pat Morita and Danny Kamekona and his relationship with Tamlyn Tomita! Peter also has a suggestion for a new challenge! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter chats with Ken Davitian, who plays Armand Zakarian in the YouTube Original series Cobra Kai. Mr. Davitian shares stories from his childhood, talks about some of his previous roles and his time on set with Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Cobra Kai Season 2 finally has an airdate which was revealed on Twitter as an interesting event to say the least. Not only was a poster and an airdate revealed, we all got to see the first official teaser of Season 2! The world has seen it numerous times, here, we give you our thoughts! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

In this episode, Peter and Tom go over Jon Hurwitz's Twitter Q&A's from 2/2 and 2/23 and announce a few new con appearances! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Entertainment Weekly recently released a First Look at Season 2 of Cobra Kai and Peter and Tom give their reactions. They discuss the two images pictured in the article and give some speculations! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom are back with a new episode with some Cobra Kai related updates, convention announcements and going over Jon Hurwitz's Twitter Q&A session from Jan 25, 2019! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

In this episode, Peter interviews Darryl Vidal who has been credited as the creator of the iconic crane kick used in The Karate Kid and in countless forms of other media in pop culture! Mr. Vidal breaks down what went in to creating the crane technique and talks about a little known trivia about another brief appearance he made in the film. He also talks about his relationships many of the cast members! Darryl Vidal knockout Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom are joined by guest hosts Allegra and Mariano from History of Color and TV Ate My Brain for a discussion of the first Season of Cobra Kai. After having been released for about 9 months, Allegra and Mariano share their thoughts as newcomers and casual fans of The Karate Kid. Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter has a sit down and talks with Jeff Kaplan who's very much the "jack of all trades"! Jeff talks about the many different hats he wears as a filmmaker, producing music and making music videos, and his relationship with Tanner Buchanan on Cobra Kai. For links to Jeff Kaplan's other social media accounts, visit his site here. Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

It's a new year and Peter and Tom are back with a new episode with some Cobra Kai related updates and going over the last two Twitter Q&A sessions by Jon Hurwitz! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom are back from a holiday break with a new episode going over three of the last four Twitter Q&A sessions by Jon Hurwitz! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom are joined for the first time, fellow podcasters Jeremy and Mikey from Cobra Guys! In fantasy sport fashion, each host takes a turn drafting someone from the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai universe to form what they think is the best team around! Cobra Guys on Libsyn. Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom had the opportunity to catch up with Sensei Ron Thomas who played original Cobra "Bobby Brown". He shares his memories while filming The Karate Kid, his relationships with Ralph Macchio and the rest of the Cobras, his thoughts on Cobra Kai, and not only talks about a book he's written, but teases one he's working on that The Karate Kid fans are going to enjoy! Sensei Ron Thomas' Website Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

In this latest episode, Peter interviews Israel Juarbe who played Freddy Fernandez in The Karate Kid. He talks about his extensive acting career and his relationships with Ralph Macchio, Luis Guzman and many others! Mr. Juarbe also shares some cut scenes from the classic movie and a product that he invented Strawji and where you can order yourself the famous "Makin' Bacon" t-shirt as seen in the first movie! Freddy's Makin' Bacon website Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

In a very special Veteran's Day episode, Peter and Tom discuss Mr. Miyagi's military service with the 442nd and also a brief history about the highly decorated Battalion. Peter also gives a solo review on the indie war drama Only the Brave from 2006 which featured Pat Morita, Yuji Okumoto and Tamlyn Tomita from The Karate Kid Part II. Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom are back from a brief break with a new episode going over the last two Twitter Q&A sessions by Jon Hurwitz! They also talk about the two recent cast updates! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

In this episode, Peter interviews Cara AnnMarie who plays the part of Sue, a board member of the All-Valley Karate Tournament Committee. She talks about her role in the film Liberty's Secret and a couple parts that were trimmed down that involves her character in Cobra Kai. Cara's Doggy Do Good Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom are joined by returning guest and Cobra Kai cast member Vas Sanchez who plays the convenient store clerk "Nestor"! Vas shares a pretty cool story about someone having heard his interview on Cobra Kai Kompanion! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom chat with The Bad Boy of Karate himself, Sean Kanan who played "Mike Barnes" from The Karate Kid Part III! Sean talks about his time filming Part III, discussed his career in soaps, and also about his book The Modern Gentleman: Cooking and Entertaining with Sean Kanan! Sean Kanan's website Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

In this episode, Peter interviews Kylie Delre who played "Judy" from the pilot of Cobra Kai. Known as the woman who got Johnny fired, Ms. Delre is nothing like her character. She has a background in theater and stars in the webseries #HerestheThing! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom discuss the exclusive first look of the Miyagi-Do set released at the #NYCC18 and subsequently on the Cobra Kai Facebook page. Peter also talks about a "giveaway/drawing" for the month of October! Exclusive First Look: On Set w/ Cobra Kai Season 2 Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter has the opportunity to chat with a man who's really done it all, Matt Lewis who plays the President of the All-Valley Board Committee "Ron". Mr. Lewis talks about college football, theater, skateboarding and playing in bands! And not only does he have some great insights on Cobra Kai, he has some interesting behind-the-scenes tidbits! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom chat with Bo Mitchell about some of his business ventures, new and old, his time on Eastbound & Down, Cobra Kai and Gnarkatz, and also his non-profit organization "Home for Skateboarding"! Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom are back with a new episode going over the last two Twitter Q&A sessions by Jon Hurwitz and not only read a listener feedback, they also play a promo from the "Cobra Guys"! Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom return with an interview with Rose Bianco who played Rosa Diaz, Miguel’s grandmother. Not only does she talk about the lack of more diverse roles for Latinxs, she also talks about her son’s podcast “Co-Optimistic” (@BluePumaStudios), working with William Zabka, Gabrielle Union, Tom Hardy, and her role in the upcoming pilot for New Amsterdam. Peter and Tom also make an announcement for the Cobra Kaifans. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom had a blast speaking with Vanessa Rubio who plays “Carmen Diaz” on Cobra Kai. She talks about working with William Zabka, her relationship with Rose Bianco and much more! Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter and Tom chat with stand-up comedian and actor Vas Sanchez who plays “Nestor” from Cobra Kai. Vas discusses his fandom of The Karate Kid and what influences it had on him growing up. He also shares his experience on set with William Zabka and previous interviewee Owen Morgan. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter chats with Owen Morgan who plays “Bert” in the YouTube Premium series Cobra Kai and for the first time, talks with one of the parents, Owen’s “Cobra Mom” Sarah! She talks a little about their family studying karate and the auditioning process as a family. Owen talks about his love for Marvel, being cast as a background character that evolved into a speaking role and working with William Zabka! Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter had the opportunity to chat with everyone’s favorite school counselor “Ms. Blatt”, played by Erin Bradley Dangar. She talks about when she played for a band, when she started her business, some deleted footage that didn’t make it in the final cut, and most importantly, Counselor Blatt’s backstory! Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

**This episode may contain spoilers from Season 1 of Cobra Kai.** Repost: Peter and Tom had the opportunity to speak with the man, the myth, the legend, Martin Kove who plays Sensei Kreese from the Karate Kid movies and his business partner Logan Clarke. They discuss their CBD pain relief cream “Marty’s Cobra Cove”and Mr. Kove shares his experience in the industry, his relationship with William Zabka and much much more! Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom are back with another interview! They had the opportunity to speak with Susan Gallagher who played “Homeless Lynn” on the Emmy nominated YouTube original show Cobra Kai! They also talk about her role in the new YouTube web series Queering and her film Beneath the Crown. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom wrap up their season one coverage of Cobra Kai with the season finale where it ends with the All-Valley tournament. They also speculate what may happen in season two and which characters from the franchise they’d like to see return. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom get the chance to talk with Cobra Kai’s First Lady Nichole Brown who plays Aisha. She talks about her time filming the show and working with William Zabka and having him as a Sensei. She also shares her favorite moments and talks about the friends she’s made from the show.​ Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter chats with Cobra Kai “Mean Girl” Yasmine, played by Annalisa Cochrane and she shares her experience filming the New YouTube Red hit show! Annalisa also gives insight on what motivates her character “Yaz”; what remake she’d like to be a part of and shares her recent favorite sci-fi movie! Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom discuss the penultimate episode where Johnny and Daniel bond and reminisce about the past and realize that maybe they’re not so different after all. Miguel and Sam start to fall apart and Aisha gets her moment with Yasmine.​ Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter had the opportunity to chat with Gianni DeCenzo who plays “Demetri” on YouTube Red’s exclusive Cobra Kai! Gianni talks about how he got the role; which other character he thinks would be interesting to play, and also who he thinks is the real winner between Hannah Kepple and him in I Spy. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Tom was fortunate enough to get press credentials to this year’s Motor City Comic Con, held in Novi, MI on May 18th, 19th & 20th. And wouldn’t you know it, but one of the guests at this show happened to be on William Zabka, star of the hit YouTube Red series, Cobra Kai! On top of that, Mr. Zabka held a panel on the second day of the convention, in which he answered any & all questions the attendees threw his way (including a couple that Tom managed to sneak in)! Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom discuss how amazing the mom characters are and in this episode, not only does the LaRusso’s get a visit from a familiar face, but Daniel also takes Robby out for some training. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom talk with one of Cobra Kai‘s newest stars Hannah Kepple and she talks about her audition, memories filming her scenes and the friendships she’s made along the way. Hannah also talks about her experience participating in and performing slam poetry at the March For Our Lives in Asheville, NC. March for Our Lives Slam Poetry by Audrey Meigs Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter has the opportunity to speak with Cobra Kai actor Joe Seo who plays the bully “Kyler” and gets some insight behind the scenes. Joe also discusses some of his previous work to include Gridiron Gang and Spa Night and what it’s like being Asian-American in Hollywood. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom talk about Miguel and Sam’s first date and how Johnny finds out about a ban against Cobra Kai in the All Valley Tournament. Music: B.Conti, Commuter Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Peter recaps his weekend at the Rose City Comic Con in Portland where he shares his experience meeting Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove and William Zabka. Music: B.Conti, L.Birenburg, Z.Robinson Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom discuss Cobra Kai Begins and the start of a new relationship between Daniel and Robby.​ Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom discuss the rise of Cobra Kai and how Daniel is a horrible person. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom discuss how Johnny makes a big decision in taking on some responsibilities and an encounter Daniel has with another rival. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Tom comes up with a new hashtag and talks with Peter about Johnny and Miguel bonding and also Miguel’s new look at the Halloween costume dance. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom discuss episode 2 where we meet the new cast members. Miguel is the new kid in school and makes friends with Demitri and Eli. Johnny get things situated at the new dojo and gives Miguel his first lesson in karate. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from TV Ate My Brain: Peter and Tom introduce themselves and talk about the series premiere of the Cobra Kai, which takes places 34 years after The Karate Kid. Music: B.Conti, J.Esposito Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group

Repost from Podstalgic: In this epic episode, Peter and Tom review the final installment of the Karate Kid series that featured Daniel LaRusso; interviewed Sensei William Christopher Ford who played Cobra Kai "Dennis"; and concludes Mr. Miyagi's story with a review of The Next Karate Kid starring Hilary Swank. Outro music: The Cranberries - Dreams Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiPodcast / Email: [email protected] Cobra Kai WordPress Page / www period Cobra Kai period TvAMB Group