Film Fights With Friends

Steve and Paul sit down with Cinder Chou (Writer/Director) and Kerry Lacy (actor) about their feature film Artist Unknown.Cinder Chou is a Taiwanese American writer, director, and producer originally from the oft-maligned state of New Jersey and currently resides in Brooklyn. An early love for comic books turned into a passion for visual storytelling. Her work explores themes of otherness through a comedic and surreal style. Cinder’s early career as a production coordinator (The Big Sick, Jack Ryan, Red Oaks) gave her the professional know-how to launch her own films. Her work has screened at many festivals in the U.S. Artist Unknown is her debut feature film and has won numerous awards, including the Jury Award at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, Best Feature at the Broad Humor Film Festival, and Best Narrative Feature at the Artists Forum Festival of the Moving Image. Kerry Lacy was raised in Malibu, California, by two professional actors and fell in love with acting at a young age. Her childhood was spent in theaters and television studios, and dinner table conversations included lessons on comedic timing and notes on dialects and accents. Kerry studied Tang Soo Do for twelve years, earning her third-degree black belt and working as an instructor before moving to New York City, where she studied acting at NYU's Tisch. She is a graduate of The New School, where she studied film, fine arts, and Spanish. In addition to acting, she is also an artist and DJ based in New York City. Artist Unknown is Kerry’s first leading role in a feature and she has been nominated for the Iris Prize Best Female Performance and won Outstanding Performance in a Feature Film at Art of Brooklyn Film Festival.Cinder’s Website: https://www.cinderama.com/Cinder’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3364818/Cinder’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinderblockade/Kerry’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7466039/?ref_=tt_rv_t0 Kerry’s Website: https://www.kerrylacy.com/ Kerry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry_lacy/Kerry’s short film Viola: https://vimeo.com/225143857 Artist Unknown IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24329424/reference/ Artist Unknown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistunknownfilm/ Artist Unknown Trailer: https://vimeo.com/843981392Do you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! Patreon: http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodJoin our e-mail list! Hit us up here: [email protected] FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Jasper Joyner is a Michigan-born stunt performer who has shared the screen with action legends such as Scott Atkins and Ray Park. Since 2014, Jasper has been Michael Jai White’s stunt double, working on such productions as Accident Man (2018), Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016), As Good As Dead (2022), The Commando (2022), Falcon Rising (2014), Chain of Command (2015), and more. Jasper, Paul, and Steve break down some of his most epic fight scenes, delve into some of the challenges of working in the entertainment industry, why it is important to stay positive, humble, and thankful, and how YouTube just might get you your next big break! Jasper’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7001053/Jasper’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasperjoyner_/MENTIONSMichael Jai White vs Nathan Jones / Never Back Down: No Surrender - https://youtu.be/gKxURNKyfyc?si=tMKxITLnWqQfKmUrScott Adkins fights Michael Jai White and Ray Park at the same time / Accident Man (2018): https://youtu.be/Xt8UTgT0f34?si=LtMR07pKzS3sYmlWDead Zone Fight Choreo BTS: https://youtu.be/Lpl5Blb3hdY?si=KLdlszI0GoY8XHwOFILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! Patreon: http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodJoin our e-mail list! Hit us up here: [email protected]: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carshttp://metrocameracars.comhttp://facebook.com/metrocameracarshttp://instagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contacthttp://stuntcontact.comhttp://instagram.com/stuntcontacthttp://facebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackhttp://getoutofthedark.comhttp://facebook.com/Tacticalblackhttp://instagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmenthttp://fightorflightent.comhttp://facebook.com/fightorflightentertainmenthttp://instagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbshttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Our first Star Trek episode! Sonequa Martin-Green's fight double Sherry Rene, beams up to the Fights With Friends studio to chat with us redshirts!Our interview with Sherry Rene begins with a breakdown of the ‘Burnham vs Burnham’ fight from season 5, episode 4 of Star Trek Discovery. Star Trek has a long history of characters having to face themselves on different timelines and parallel universes when faced with mimicking entities and other anomalies of space and time. Michael Burnham, captain of the Discovery, is the latest crew member in Star Trek universe to join the club. Outside of Star Trek, Sherry has appeared as a stunt performer in Black-ish, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Snowfall, Runaways, and American Horror Stories. Sherry shares her leap of faith journey from Long Island, New York to Los Angeles where she channeled a life of martial arts training into a successful career in television and film—and super excited Trekkie parents!Burnham vs Burnham fight: https://youtu.be/C0vvsENTNT4?si=j7pZWd0YAxfba_vD Sherry’s reel: https://youtu.be/P8Agbvi892I?si=Eex4bmUcljTvY-QD Sherry’s imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9149052/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Sherry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherry._.rene/ MENTIONSKirk vs Kirk (Whom Gods Destroy, 1969): https://youtu.be/ZbENViWbu3w?si=Xvgpu6ghAF5NBXTa Kirk vs Kirk (Undiscovered Country, 1991): https://youtu.be/s2wBtcmE5W8?si=jhXu8SUG4YF5mxGb Spock meets Spock (Star Trek, 2009): https://youtu.be/8Ppo5YIYwTM?si=7cxY8bMfwyFwf9S7Riker meets Riker (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Second Chances, 1993): https://youtu.be/geMGo2P94j4?si=rMDk2s3kwMcSyzM_ Mike Chat: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0154215/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! Patreon: http://patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcast Join our e-mail list! Hit us up here: [email protected]: http://instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carshttp://metrocameracars.comhttp://facebook.com/metrocameracarshttp://instagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contacthttp://stuntcontact.comhttp://instagram.com/stuntcontacthttp://facebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackhttp://getoutofthedark.comhttp://facebook.com/Tacticalblackhttp://instagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmenthttp://fightorflightent.comhttp://facebook.com/fightorflightentertainmenthttp://instagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbshttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Steve and Paul share stories from their lives as stunt performers and discuss some insights regarding shooting fights for fun, training and on professional jobs. They dive deep into the development of the ‘Kenton vs Anton’ fight from Season 1, episode 2 of Alex Garland’s DEVS (2020), where Steve stunt doubled Zach Grenier. Beyond simply fight building they talk about training and doubling actors, hustling for work, injuries, rigging and their attempt to shoot a shot-for-shot remake of the epic ‘Achilles vs Hector’ fight from Troy (2004).MENTIONSPaul, Jared and Steve’s Shot for Shot remake: https://youtu.be/bWRdnaNex2c?si=PzbJeQ6-jCqfxMLF Troy Shot for Shot BTS with Francesca Morabito: https://youtu.be/gw2a0zoEbvg?si=FE9GY_Ae0ysUg0Bv Kenton vs Anton Fight (DEVS): https://youtu.be/Qk6QM0BQuds?si=DVFzxvDZYZ-ypcQrHector vs Achilles (Troy): https://youtu.be/j-Ze3KEhKnM?si=3zML-eDUjYEcysWk Sergio Perez Drives F1 Car Through New York City (shot by Metro Camera Cars): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuBRjCqDsdIFIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentExecutive ProducersStephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced byPress Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate ProducersBecca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

David S. Tuttman is a Cinematographer and Director whose works include The Endgame (Director), Prodigal Son (Director), Damages (Director), The Following (Cinematographer), Blindspot (Director of Photography), Law & Order (Director of Photography) and Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Director of Photography). We begin our discussion with a breakdown of the epic homage to John Woo’s The Killer (1989) in episode 7 of the 2nd season of Wu-Tang: An American Saga. Our discussion then takes us through the intricacies of shooting action, David’s career, set safety, and the future of the television and film industry.David Tuttman (DP), Wu-Tang: An American Saga S2 Ep7 “Airwaves”IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0878373/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkMENTIONSWu-Tang / The Killer Comparison video: https://youtu.be/1S33eTXM3Oc?si=h9KAzNViwLU4iEnXWu Tang Previs: https://youtu.be/FdXI9ODyJUM?si=lWf2t9b4kuU6OsUqThe Killer (full scene): https://youtu.be/axp1KBUajLE?si=MIL3cexH_MU34aB-FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

American Werewolf in London (1981) and Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) are two iconic films that have some surprising threads of connective tissue between them and other classic movies. Paul and Steve show their film fanboy sides as they dissect these classics, play six degrees of separation between the films, reveal lesser-known easter eggs, and play with actual props from the film. Grab a beer, sit back, and nerd out!MENTIONSAmerican Werewolf in London trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAGiD0vFrbc Brotherhood of the Wolf trailer: https://youtu.be/RAGfNjIzldM?si=hdvROPNsP2nXTmLK AWWIL transformation scene: https://youtu.be/GHyvfOUEK4o?si=nbst5leo3axTb8hqAWWIL Piccadilly Circus Rampage: https://youtu.be/WjlGsCIqFH4?si=SiIPxxxLqX-P8MoR AWWIL Subway Hunt: https://youtu.be/_ss0nT5DGHw?si=zBkB012abf73P3Lb Brotherhood of the Wolf opening fight scene: https://youtu.be/CbRCdzW3nww?si=S6e0C0Kpx6NHDvzp Brotherhood of the Wolf camp fight scene: https://youtu.be/QLcWuFjKZDQ?si=hBJOhUNocoNKiJkM American Werewolf in London / Army of the Dead homage: https://youtu.be/7n6HYMx53zE?si=uQHbwLmmieKBXtC8 Brotherhood of the Wolf / Jaws homage: https://youtu.be/o_-fbIKSSF8?si=RGrtWE13Y8rl4JgIMuppet Werewolf (by Scotty Robson): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06AaPtC7g4I FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Jay Adams is Detroit area stunt performer who has appeared on Ray Donovan, The Outsiders, Banshee and many more productions. In 2014, after a serious injury, he left his career as a professional wrestler and moved into the film industry. Our discussion begins with an epic fight on the Dream On episode of Ray Donovan (S6 Ep9) and progresses into his career, making it in the stunt business, challenges of working in film and some future productions we will see him in!Jay R Adams (Stunt Performer) – Ray Donovan S6 Ep9 ‘Dream On’IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4643145/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkIG: https://www.instagram.com/jayadamsstunts/Website: www.Jayadamsstunts.com Stunt reel: https://youtu.be/Ypid08tvvo8MENTIONSRay Donovan fight link: https://vimeo.com/523485433 Outsiders fights: https://youtu.be/syMerlH94EE?si=TZi8L98eSFpHAuUO Live in the D segment: https://youtu.be/UFaWbuKj6Iw?si=ZXnAjZ-VD7Fz6jaRMichigan UCP donation link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/michigan-united-cerebral-palsy/2024-mi-ucp-charity-hockey-event-featuring-the-detroit-red-wings-alumni/jay-r-adamsFIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Doc Duhame is a stunt performer, actor, and stunt coordinator of seasons 6 & 7 of Ray Donovan and the Ray Donovan Movie. Our discussion begins with a deep dive into coordinating fights on Ray Donovan and branches off into discussing the industry and his long career. Originally from Long Island, New York, Doc moved to Los Angeles in 1979 to pursue a career in Television and Film. Three months later he was performing stunts at the Western Stunt Show at Universal Studios and being ushered into the business by legendary performers of the day. Over 40 years later, Doc has regularly doubled Gene Hackman, Jonathan Banks, and many others. Among many noted productions, Doc has worked on To Live and Die in LA (1985), Runaway Train (1985), Iron Eagle (1986), Swamp Thing (1990 – 1991, Stunt Coordinator), Quick and the Dead (1995), LA Confidential (1997), Face Off (1997), Galaxy Quest (1999), Payback (1999), Django Unchained (2012), Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014) and many more. If you love filmmaking technique and history you will absolutely love this episode!Doc Duhame (Stunt Coordinator) – Ray Donovan S6 Ep4 ‘Pudge’IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0241031/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Website: https://www.docduhame.com/ Doc Duhame Stunt Reel: https://vimeo.com/125840190MENTIONS:Polish Tony Fight (S6Ep4): https://youtu.be/JIpm05yZ_7w?si=hl1ubIU3WSGl3pE1 Beast Fighter Fight (S6Ep8): https://youtu.be/OIqGTn4V9xs?si=qdowLVoE21qMBfKf Western Stunt Show at Universal: https://youtu.be/X-gq3Nxf_NE?si=tDp859IouUt5L8wS Inside Universal’s Wild West Stunt Show: https://youtu.be/tCiQrvQ6vZs?si=28tFnZAPKMTq9AyI Miami Vice Live Show – Universal. Doc jumps off a collapsing tower: https://youtu.be/8XExFAldKgA?si=dTNCuqA2jOn-MGrHVulture Review of Rat Donovan S6 Ep4 – Don’t Talk About Fight Club: https://www.vulture.com/2018/11/ray-donovan-recap-season-6-episode-4-pudge.htmlSpecial Thanks: Stephen BodiFIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Hugh Fitzgerald is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, BJJ Black Belt, and fight trainer at the legendary 87 Eleven Action Design and 87 North. Nearly 20 years ago, a struggling New York-based theater actor, Hugh, had a chance meeting with David Mamet that would literally change his life. That meeting opened doors he never could have imagined and paved the way for a transformative career in the film industry. His foray into this world was Mamet’s love story to BJJ and the Martial Arts—Redbelt—which ushered Hugh into a community of martial artists and filmmakers who would go on to become legends in the industry. We start this episode of Fights With Friends at the opening scene of Redbelt, which offers one of the earliest depictions of BJJ and grappling on the American screen. Sit back and get ready for a thoughtful, philosophical, and genuine discussion on martial arts, film, the struggles of working in the film business, and magic. Yes – Magic!GuestHugh Fitzgerald – Red Belt (2008)IG: https://www.instagram.com/hugh_gregoryfitzgerald/Website: https://hughfitzgerald.com/ Fight like a black belt scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhduo0v1kKcFilm Trailer: https://youtu.be/_LlkIRIQeuc?si=NnDjv2ZadXHc0Pm5David Mamet: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000519/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkRicky Jay: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/25/obituaries/ricky-jay-dead.htmlRaw Combat: https://www.amazon.com/Raw-Combat-Underground-World-Martial/dp/0806535040Cold Weather Tactics with Steve Jimerfeld: https://o3ct.com/the-story-behind-o3ctFIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Calvin Ahn is a New York-based actor and stunt performer who has appeared in Fallout, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Lovecraft Country, The Defenders, John Wick Chapter 2, and in one of the most noted shows in the martial arts space, Cobra Kai – as Chozen’s stunt double for the epic re-match with Daniel LaRusso! We begin this episode of Fights With Friends by breaking down this fight scene with Calvin and springboarding into a fascinating discussion about stunts, his career, and his life as a performer. Most importantly, Calvin is in our logo!GUESTCalvin Ahn (Stunt Double) – Cobra Kai, Episode 305 ‘Miyagi Do’IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3985980/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkIG: https://www.instagram.com/calvinahnstunts/Chozen vs Daniel fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBOg29ukGOMShow Trailer: https://youtu.be/LcDQqGJG8pAFIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

In this episode of Fights with Friends, Paul and Steve take a deep dive into writing action with Joshua Todd James. Joshua is a screenwriter, playwright, novelist, lifelong martial artist, and BJJ Black Belt behind JCVD’s Pound of Flesh (2015) and the upcoming Hulu feature Take Cover (2024), starring Scott Atkins. Our discussion begins with a breakdown of the bible fight from Pound of Flesh and springboards into Joshua’s career, the writing process, the importance of story and authenticity when writing action, what goes into getting a screenplay made, and so much more. You will not want to miss this one!JOSHUA TODD JAMESWebsite: https://joshuatoddjames.com/Josh’s substack: https://joshuatoddjames.substack.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshuatoddjames/Bible Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV_qKfQq_EwPound of Flesh Trailer: https://youtu.be/0Ynsh_gLA2Y?si=0kEc3g12PUTf2ldWFIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Steve and Paul are joined by Becca GT, a professional stunt performer who has doubled Natasha Lyonne on Orange is the New Black, Russian Doll, and most recently, Poker Face. This episode centers on the epic retirement home fight from Season 1, Episode 5 Poker Face, and takes a deep dive into Becca’s career beginning 20 years ago driving at the legendary Chitwood traveling thrill show.GUESTBecca GT (Stunt Double) – Poker Face, Episode 105 ‘Time of the Monkey’IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3331876/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkIG: https://www.instagram.com/beccagt/Rally team IG: https://www.instagram.com/gt_action_rally_team/Fight link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYUtjIrT2RYPoker Face Trailer: https://youtu.be/4x2NzusLAqkMENTIONS:Jery Hewitt: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0382047/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkBill Anagnos: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0025574/?ref_=tt_rv_t69Tom Place: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1555005/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_3_nm_5_q_tom%2520placeChris Place: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0686333/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_2_nm_6_q_chris%2520placeFIGHTS WITH FRIENDSE-mail: [email protected]: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbswww.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios

Lifelong martial artists, stunt performers, and filmmakers Paul Varacchi and Stephen Koepfer introduce themselves and give a taste of what’s in store on their new podcast, ‘Fights With Friends’ – premiering soon with a 26 bi-weekly episode season!Choke Artist: https://vimeo.com/94755803Choke Artist Behind the Fight: https://youtu.be/UoszFNvwxJI?si=9-DJms28LFcMbyTvNY Mixed Martial Arts Documentary: https://vimeo.com/213540327E-mail us at [email protected] WITH FRIENDSPatreon: patreon.com/FightsWithFriendsPodcastInstagram: instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPodFacebook: facebook.com/FightsWithFriendsPodYoutube: youtube.com/@FightsWithFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: Instagram.com/breakfallstruntsOUR SPONSORSMetro Camera Carsmetrocameracars.comfacebook.com/metrocameracarsinstagram.com/metrocameracarsStunt Contactstuntcontact.cominstagram.com/stuntcontactfacebook.com/stuntcontactTactical Blackgetoutofthedark.comfacebook.com/Tacticalblackinstagram.com/tacticalblacklaFight or Flight Entertainmentfightorflightent.comfacebook.com/fightorflightentertainmentinstagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceBrought to you by:Press Record StudiosBreakfall StudiosOriginal music by:Ahrue Luster