Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast

Martial arts legend, kickboxing champion and iconic actor in films like "Wheels on Meals" and "Dragons Forever" BENNY "THE JET" URQUIDEZ chats with me from the Martial Arts Mega Weekend 2023! WE talk about the importance of martial arts, carrying on the legacy, and sharing the wisdom with the next generation and beyond! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial arts legend and stars of films like BLOODFIST, RING OF FIRE, and SHOWDOWN IN MANILA, DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON chats with me from the Martial Arts Mega Weekend 2023! We cover things happening at the event, future fight prospects, past grievances with Frank Dux, and an upcoming film with Cynthia Rothrock now on Kickstarter, BLACK CREEK! JOIN THE KICKSTARTER HERE: www.blackcreekmovie.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Writer, Director SHELDON LETTICH stops to chat with us from the Martial Arts Mega Weekend! We talk about his influential films in the martial arts genre, working with Jean Claude Van Damme, correcting the facts on Frank Dux, and what's coming up next! Also check out the book chronicling some of his adventures "SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME! SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME: https://www.amazon.com/Sheldon-Lettich-Vietnam-Van-Damme/dp/1629339873/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GR2W4RETMM8L&keywords=Sheldon+Lettich&qid=1675099784&sprefix=sheldon+lettich%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1 SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial arts royalty, the Lady Dragon herself, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK sat down with the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast at the Martial Arts Mega Weekend to talk about her new passion project BLACK CREEK! The Kickstarter for the film is now LIVE with several awesome incentives like roles in the film and fight scenes against the likes of Don "The Dragon" Wilson and much more! JOIN THE KICKSTARTER HERE" www.blackcreekmovie.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WILL BE THERE! WILL YOU? Presenting Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame Mega Weekend in Atlantic City, NJ! January 27, 28, 29, 2023 The Top Destination for Health & Fitness, Martial Arts, and MMA Fans from All Over the Globe! Referred to as the "Academy Awards" of the Martial Arts! EVENT DETAILS: https://actionmegahoh.com/ CONTACT MASTER ALAN GOLDBERG: 917-873-5963 SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial artist, actor, instructor, and now filmmaker WILLIE "THE BAM" JOHNSON talks with us about his upcooming inspirational film, "1 OUT OF 100"! Inspired in part by real-life events, "1 Out Of 100" is billed as a coming-of-age indie drama that centers on Elijah (Willie "Bam!" Johnson), an ex-con out on early parole and working at a martial arts dojo during the height of COVID-19. FOLLOW "THE BAM": https://pointmma.com/ WATCH "1 OUT OF 100" https://pointmma.com/blog/130501/Presenting-1-Out-of-100 SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial artist, capoeirista, actor, stuntman LATEEF CROWDER whose work shines in films like "The Protector", as "Eddy Gordo" in "Tekken", and as Din Djarin in "The Mandalorian" spares a few minutes during his appearance at New York Comic Con 2022 to talk with me about the importance of capoeira in his life and work and the adventures he has seen because of it! FOLLOW LATEEF: IG: @lateefcrowderdossantos SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial artist, stuntwoman, actress from such epic films as BLACK PANTHER, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, and THE WOMAN KING, JÉNEL STEVENS joins the show from the set of her new film SHADOW FORCE to talk about her career from the martial arts mats to the magic of moviemaking and all the bumps and brusies in between! FOLLOW JÉNEL: IG: @jenel_stunts SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

OUT OF THE DARKNESS: https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Chi-Osbourne-Out-Darkness/dp/169780893X Martial artist, Instructor, Author, and multiple UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee ANDREW CHI OSBOURNE joins the show to talk about the impact that martial arts has had, and continues to have, on his life. Andrew also shares a bit of the trauma he endured from an unprovoked attack and the road to recovery afterwards. FOR MORE OF ANDREW CHI OSBOURNE'S WORK: https://www.facebook.com/chimanoflife88888888/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GMqplru-piZlyetOEMxvA https://twitter.com/osbourne_andrew SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO 16 INTERVIEW SERIES: CHIU CHI LING Martial artist, instructor, and actor CHIU CHI LING returns to the show to talk about his teaching and acting through the trials of Covid and beyond. Known for his work in films like KUNG FU HUSTLE and MADE IN CHINATOWN, Chiu Chi Ling brings the art of Hung Gar to the big screen here and abroad! SIFU CHIU CHI LING: https://www.facebook.com/ChiuChiLing We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO 16 INTERVIEW SERIES: SHIDOSHI NATE INGRAM Martial artist, instructor, and former bareknuckle champion SHIDOSHI NATE INGRAM talks with us about his view on martial artsd today and the noble mission of his magazine DEADLY ART of SURVIVAL! DEADLY ART OF SURVIVAL MAGAZINE: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=deadly%20art%20of%20survival%20magazine We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO 16 INTERVIEW SERIES: SNAKE BLOCKER Martial artist and instructor SNAKE BLOCKER talks with us about his system of Apache martial arts, derived from Native American myths and storytelling! SNAKE BLOCKER: https://www.snakeblocker.org/ We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO 16 INTERVIEW SERIES: DERRICK FLIRTCROFT Armored combat athlete and CEO of Castle Entertainment, DERRICK FLITCROFT returns to the show to update us on the state of armored combat today! Have you ever imagined yourself a knight of the Round Table, doing battle in the field with maces, swords, or battle axes? Strap on a suit of armor and find your local armored combat league and give it a go! CASTLE TOURNAMENTS FB PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/Castle-Tournaments-110075217943138/ We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

WATCH THE FULL "TWISTING TIGER FILM HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5W2MMnWKI From filmmaker JOSEPH LE, TWISTING TIGER is out in its final form! After committing to a life of zen, a Black Shaolin Disciple with PTSD must break his vow of nonviolence and save his students from a bloodthirsty Asian gang. I'm joined by Joseph and actors, Tarell Kota Bullock, Brandon H. Lee, and Smitty Chai as they take me through the birth, development, and release of this martial arts drama from the 'hood. SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

UPCOMING GIAN GALANG EXHIBIT: MAY 14-29, GALLERY NUCLEUS FORM & FURY: THE ART OF WUSHU https://www.gallerynucleus.com/ Putting the "artist" in "martial artist", GIAN GALANG, creates dynamic artwork with a martial arts flavor for companies like Vice, Reebok, the UFC, and most recently, for the Criterion Collection of Bruce Lee's Greatest Hits! We chat about his workflow as he tries to capture the kinetic nature of styles like wushu, muay thai, and MMA in a 2d medium. Plus we get into some film and comics connections through the years. FOR MORE OF GIAN'S ART: https://giangalang.com/ SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

GO FUND ME FOR ERNIE REYES JR. POST KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECOVERY: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ernie-reyes-jr-kidney-transplant In this special episode, I talk with Destiny Reyes as she gives us an update on the recovery of brother, Ernie Reyes Jr. after his recent kidney transplant. The road to recovery for Ernie is long and he needs all the help he can get while he is away from home and family resting. A part of the Go Fund Me update from Destiny is below. Visit Ernie's page above to send him some love and help. "I've learned that my purpose in life wasn't to be an actor and to be famous. It was to use my talents to inspire others to achieve their goals and have a good life." -- Ernie Reyes Jr. If you grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, you probably remember Ernie Reyes Jr. as the child star of the TV show Sidekicks, and in the movies The Last Dragon, Surf Ninjas, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You may even remember him from The Rundown with "The Rock," Dwayne Johnson. Regardless of where you have seen or heard of Ernie Reyes Jr., he has had a positive impact on peoples' lives all over the world, through his extraordinary performances in television and film. And despite the fame of Hollywood stardom, Ernie Jr. has remained true to his roots, using his incredible gifts and talents to help inspire others to achieve their goals and to have a good life. Maybe he even helped to inspire you. SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

The Urban Action Showcase & Expo Virtual Experience 2021 took us BEHIND THE ACTION with the best Action Directors, Fight Choreographers, and Stunt Coordinators working today! Hear some industry insight from BRETT CHAN (Warrior, Halo: The Series, Kung Fu) VLAD RIMBURG (Lucifer, Unlucky Stars) KEN QUITUGUA (The Paper Tigers) DAN RIZZUTO (Wu Assassins, Torn) EMMANUAEL MANZANARES (Titans, The Mandalorian)! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! FOR MORE: www.urbanactionshowcase.com SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

The Urban Action Showcase & Expo Virtual Experience 2021 took is into THE DRAGON'S DEN for a chat with The Lady Dragon herself, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK! We chatted about her continuing adventures on and off screen and reminisced about her time on the 90s psycho thriller, martial arts romp, TIGER CLAWS! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! FOR MORE: www.urbanactionshowcase.com SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Circle of Bones, a Filipino independent horror/action film written and directed by award-winning Filipino filmmaker Vincent Soberano is showing in US theaters starting October 22, 2021. Released by Vertical Entertainment and repped by Safier Entertainment, the movie is in Tagalog and English language and was filmed in Panglao, Bohol and Cainta, Rizal. It is produced by IndieGo Pictures Entertainment in cooperation with CMB Films and Blackburst Studios. International action star Sarah Chang joins Filipino stars Jana Victoria, Marela Torre, Ian Ignacio and Epy Quizon, with a cameo of the Philippines' iconic Joel Torre in "Circle of Bones," a film based on Vincent Soberano's unpublished book, "Yawa" - tales of local superstitions and modern-day urban legends of the Visayas region. Set in the picturesque island of Panglao, Bohol, the story is told by a lone survivor of a mysterious cult suspected of mass murders and human sacrifices. PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE REVEAL OF CASTING NEWS FOR SARAH! FOLLOW SARAH AND VINCENT ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/starringsarahchang/ https://www.instagram.com/vincentsoberano/ SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

IRON FIST: IMMORTAL 65 from ROGUE ORIGIN FILMS is out now and we're chatting with filmmaker, director, and martial artist JOSH MABIE and actor, writer, and martial artist CHRISTIAN HOWARD! Josh and Christian talk with me about bringing Orson Randall to life in a way that honors the character and makes him accessible to new fans. We get into the martial arts style that defines this Iron Fist plus hear some of the behind-the-scenes magic of indie filmmaking. WATCH IRON FIST: IMMORTAL 65 HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg9bWz-0-nE FOLLOW JOSH, CHRISTIAN, AND ROGUE ORIGIN FILMS ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshmabie/ https://www.instagram.com/christianhoward/ https://www.instagram.com/rogue_origin/ SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Filmmaker, Action Director, and Jackie Chan Stunt Team member VI_DAN TRAN returns to the show for an extended interview about designing the amazing martial arts action on SHANG CHI, crafting the fighting skills for the sci-fi epic DUNE, and bringing anime dynamism to the big screen with KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC: SAINT SEIYA! We talk about working with the late, great BRAD ALLAN and the meticulous attention to detail that separates Shang Chi from other Marvel movies, plus we get into some SPIDER-MAN talk and get VI_DAN's take on the state of the web slinger. FOLLOW VI-DAN'S WORK: CYBERPUNK 2077: PHOENIX PROGRAM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJdtkKNQKJ4 ASSASSINS'S CREED VALHALLA: THE HUNT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvWmfj7uxcY SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Filmmaker, Action Director, and Jackie Chan Stunt Team member ANDY LONG returns to the show to talk KUNG FU WARRIOR (LUC VAN TIEN) which is now airing on Amazon Prime Video! In addition to playing the lead role, Andy served as Action Director for the film and brought the Jackie Chan flair and style to the shoot, complete with crippling injuries that Andy found a way to push through. We also talk about working with amazing stunt teams like Martial Club, The Young Masters and more! FOLLOW ANDY LONG ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/andy_long_nguyen/ https://www.instagram.com/andylongstuntteam https://www.instagram.com/kungfuwarriormovie SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Fresh off his work as an Action Designer for SHANG CHI & THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, JOSEPH LE stops by to share some behind the scenes details on the Marvel martial arts superhero epic! We also talk about his work as a Film Director with Team Red Pro and how that got the attention of Brad Allan and Andy Cheng and ultimately got him onto the set of Shang Chi. FOLLOW JOSEPH LE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/josephle_art TEAM RED PRO ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeamRedProductions SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial Artist, Actor, Filmmaker and one of the Founders of The Martial Club, ANDY LE joins the show fresh off his appearance on the big screen as DEATH DEALER in Marvel's new martial arts superhero epic, SHANG CHI! Andy talks with me about his moves from the streets of Vietnam to the red carpet of Hollywood, bringing Death Dealer to life for Shang Chi, and what's in store for The Martial Club! Jiayou! FOLLOW THE MARTIAL CLUB ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/martialclubofficial/ ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/martialclubfilms SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Fight Coordinator, Action Director, and member of the legendary Jackie Chan Stunt Team, ANDY CHENG joins the show to talk about his work on the new Marvel martial arts superhero epic, SHANG CHI! Andy talks with me about designing the Shang Chi "no style" with the late Brad Allan. We talk about training the actors and putting in months and even years of work into creating memorable fight scenes that will satisfy hardcore kung fu film fans! SHANG CHI & THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS is in theaters now! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Singer/songwriter MASUMI makes her acting debut in the gritty, martial arts action thriller YAKUZA PRINCESS! MASUMI chats with us about connecting with her character, learning the art of the katana for the role, and bringing more representation to Asian leading women in film. YAKUZA PRINCESS is in theaters and On Demand September 3! MASUMI'S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/MASUMImusic MASUMI'S INSTAGRAM: @masumi.music SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Director, Stunt Coordinator, BRETT CHAN joins us to talk about his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for WARRIOR! Brett breaks down his process for designing the Bruce Lee inspired world of Warrior and talks about pushing the action to the limit! We also get into the commitment from his team and the cast to earn the show a third season and hopefully more! BRETT'S INSTAGRAM: @bchanworld SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Action Director, Fight Coordinator, Filmmaker KENJI TANIGAKI joins us fresh from coordinating the amazing fights in SNAKE EYES to talk about his work in the action film industry with the likes of DONNIE YEN and YASUAKI KURATA. SNAKE EYES is out in theaters right now featuring Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, and Iko Uwais falshing the brilliant fight design of Kenji himself. How does he work with the talent to get them ready to shine on screen? We get into it on the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast! KENJI'S INSTAGRAM: @kenjitanigaki SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Action Director, Stunt Coordinator, Director THOM KHOURY WILLIAMS joins us to talk about his second Emmy nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for DC's DOOM PATROL! Thom shares his own origin story from stuntman to director and how he brings the insane action of Doom Patrol to life with his amazing stunt team! THOM'S INSTAGRAM: @reactionstunts SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Capoeira practitioner, fight coordinator, stuntman, filmmaker LOYD BATEMAN joins the show fresh off of Season One of Marvel's LOKI! Loyd served as the fight coordinator for the series and talks with me about designing action for an Asgardian god as he skips through time. Also, we go into his study of the brazilian martial art of capoeira and how it prepared him for the stunt life. Plus some incredible insights into the preparation of some of Loki's actors before they yell ACTION! LOYD'S INSTAGRAM: @loydbateman SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

The Urban Action Showcase June Jump Off brought together some of the legends behind the WMAC MASTERS! HAKIM "THE MACHINE" ALSTON, ERIK "THE PANTHER" BETTS, WILLIE "THE BAM" JOHNSON, HERB "OLYMPUS" PEREZ, CHRISTINE "LADY LIGHTNING" BANNON-RODRIGUES, and JAMIE "GREAT WOLF" WEBSTER! The Masters talked about their time on the hit show and their passion and respect for martial arts! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! FOR MORE: www.urbanactionshowcase.com SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor, artist, and author RAYMOND J. BARRY joins the show to talk about his work in films like "Born on the Fourth of July", "Dead Man Walking", and the new kung fu mobster comedy "MAde in Chinatown"! Raymond goes into detail on what he brings to the acting world in terms of effort and passion plus how that passion translates to his sculptures and paintings. RAYMOND J. BARRY ARTWORK: raymondjbarry.org SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

"THE PAPER TIGERS" is a fresh take on a familiar kung fu movie trope and Director, BAO TRAN mixes it up as he sprinkles in some honest characters with genuine belly laughs along with some good kung fu. Bao, along with Producer YUJI OKUMOTO and Action Director KEN QUITUGUA stop by the Kung Fu Drive-In Live room on Clubhouse to talk about the nearly decade long journey to bring The Paper Tigers to the big screen. Like the main characters of the film, this is a tale of perseverance, dedication, and sticking to your guns in the face of some larger than life obstacles. THE PAPER TIGERS SITE: http://pov-films.com/thepapertigers/ INSTAGRAMS: THE PAPER TIGERS: _thepapertigers BAO TRAN: @_tranquocbao YUJI OKUMOTO: yuji_okumoto KEN QUITUGUA: kungfukenny_official SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor, Filmmaker, and Musician MAX HUANG returns from the Outworlds of MORTAL KOMBAT to talk about his role as Earthrealm's deadliest haberdasher, KUNG LAO! Max shares the motivations behind his move into acting, the influence of his mom in his work and life, and the making the meaning of martial arts more prominent in films. Plus. we talk about his newest musical track FLAWLESS VICTORY! "FLAWLESS VICTORY" by MAX HUANG: https://youtu.be/on5tmh0Vdjg MAX'S INSTAGRAM: @maxhuangofficial SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Filmmaker and Director of the martial arts, horror film TRIBAL: GET OUT ALIVE, MATT ROUTLEDGE joins me to talk about the ups and downs of making a kung fu movie with indie resources. Matt goes into his influences in an dout of the martial arts genre and why he wants to keep the spirit of kung fu films alive on screen. Tribal: Get Out Alive starring Zara Phythian is out now on demand and digital and has just been released on Amazon Prime. TRIBAL: GET OUT ALIVE on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Tribal-Get-Out-Alive-563146574138899 MATT'S INSTAGRAM: @kungfumattyy We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

CEO of Powerhouse Animation Studios and Co-Creator of SEIS MANOS, BRAD GRAEBER, joins me to talk about the love and respect that went into the creation of the Netflix "Mexicanime" series. Brad goes into the effort that went into crafting the show's martial arts as well as the influences of the kung fu films that fed the creative team. POWERHOUSE ANIMATION STUDIOS' INSTAGRAM: @powerhousecreative We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial Artist, stuntman, fight choreographer MALAY KIM joins me to talk about his rise in the industry from YouTube videos with the EMC Monkeys to working on the upcoming Marvel martial arts superhero movie, SHANG CHI and the LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS. Malay shares his insights on the struggles of working your way through the ranks but trusting your skill, honing your craft, sticking with the process and surrounding yourself with good people. MALAY'S INSTAGRAM: @malaythestuntguy We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial Artist and Actor, SEAN PATRICK FLANERY joins me to talk about his passion for martial arts, and pouring his heart and soul into BORN A CHAMPION. Playing American BJJ fighter, Mickey Kelley, Flanery chats about the central themes of the film: family, faith, fatherhood, love, and legacy. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Stunt Coordinator, Fight Coordinator, and Fight Choreographer RYAN WATSON shows us the way as he joins the show to talk about designing the amazing action for THE MANDALORIAN! A true martial arts warrior spirt, Ryan talks with me about how his martial arts journey has carried him into the world of stunts and beyond. Whether it's working with superheroes or space cowboys, Ryan finds a way to bring the action to life in new and dynamic ways. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

The Urban Action Showcase & Expo Virtual Experience brought together living legends past, present, and future with the URBAN FISTS OF LEGEND Panel! GRANDMASTER RON VAN CLIEF, GRANDMASTER CARL SCOTT, THE NEW BLACK DRAGON, MICHAEL JAI WHITE, and DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON took some time out to share their thoughts on how martial arts has shaped action cinema through the years and how it will continue to evolve in the future! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! FOR MORE: www.urbanactionshowcase.com SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

The Urban Action Showcase & Expo Virtual Experience brought together some of the amazing talent that crafts the action that we fans love so much with the BEHIND THE ACTION Panel! BRETT CHAN (Marco Polo, Warrior, Kung Fu), DAN RIZZUTO (Wu Assassins) SARAH CHANG (Bloodhunters) VLAD RIMBURG (Lucifer, Peaky Blinders) EMMANUEL MANZANARES (Bloodshot, The Mandalorian) ANDY CHENG (Into the Badlands, Shang Chi) all shared their insights into the industry and where Hollywood can and should go to keep the action pumping! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! FOR MORE: www.urbanactionshowcase.com SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor, Producer VINCENT PASTORE joins me to talk about his career from rock club manager to tough guy movie star in films like GOODFELLAS, TVs THE SOPRANOS, and the kung fu mobster comedy MADE IN CHINATOWN! Vincent shares tales in the industry with the likes of Sean Penn, Madonna, and even a moment of being starstruck with Eddie Murphy! ONLY on the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! WATCH MADE IN CHINATOWN HERE: www.bingenetworks.tv/media/made-in-chinatown-358543 VINCENT PASTORE'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/vinnypastoresauce/ SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor, singer, comedian TONY DARROW joins me to talk about his career on stage, in nightclubs, and in films like GOODFELLAS, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, and the kung fu mobster comedy MADE IN CHINATOWN! Tony shares thoughts on his career, breaking into acting, and swatting away Martin Scorsese's hand just because he could. PLSU Tony sings us a Frank Sinatra Classic! ONLY on the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! WATCH MADE IN CHINATOWN HERE: www.bingenetworks.tv/media/made-in-chinatown-358543 TONY DARROW'S LINKS: https://www.tonydarrow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tonydarrow3/ SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial artist, writer, producer, and filmmaker DR. MARK WILEY joins me to talk about the making of the award-winning kung fu, mob, comedy MADE IN CHINATOWN. We talk about the trials of bringing the film to the screen, working with the amazing cast, and some of the great behind the scenes stories during production. Plus we talk about his extensive martial arts background in everything from TKD to FMA! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! WATCH MADE IN CHINATOWN HERE: www.bingenetworks.tv/media/made-in-chinatown-358543 DR. MARK WILEY'S LINKS: https://madeinchinatownmovie.com/ https://integratedeskrima.wordpress.com/ https://ngochokun.com/ SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Champion martial artist, actor, and director ROBERT PARHAM joins me to talk about his upcoming documentary, "The Hanged Man: The True Story of Ron Van Clief". Plus, we chat about the state of martial arts and martial artists in today's Hollywood and where the genre evolves from here. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! ROBERT PARHAM'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealrobertparham/ MEYHAM FILMS: https://www.facebook.com/MeyhamFilms SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Stuntman, Actor, and Champion Martial Artist SIMON RHEE joins me to talk about his rise in both the martial arts and movie worlds and where the two began to intersect in his career. Known worldwide as the infamous Dae Han from the martial arts classic, BEST OF THE BEST, Master Rhee recounts his "backwards" entry into Stunt Coordination as well as the challenges he faced battling illness to become the "teacher's teacher" that he is today. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SIMON RHEE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/simonrhee/ SIMON RHEE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/simon.rhee.33 SIMON RHEE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA1Q01KzDzw0JJOwAXRwOg SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Stuntman, Actor, and Martial Artist CHIU CHI LING joined me at the Chinese Kung Fu and Karate Expo to talk about his Hung Gar style and making it work for him in film! Strict training from his parents got him noticed by film studios like the Shaw Brothers and soon films like Enter the Fat Dragon and Kung Fu Hustle followed! PLUS, Sifu tried to show me the speed and power of Hung Ga ... and I nearly got my head taken off because of it. ;) We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Stunt performer, martial artist, and all around femme fatale, MICKEY FACCHINELLO joins me to talk about her daring moves on and off screen! From stepping out at a young age and following her passion to stepping out of moving planes, trains, and automobiles, Mickey shares somme highlights from her time on shows like Into the Badlands, and films like Wonder Woman, Solo, and Alita: Battle Angel! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! MICKEY FACCHINELLO'S SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/micheala_ashley/ ACTION REEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtRanyPvBoc SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

WWE Wrestler turned actor, and now starring as "John Gold" in the "I Am Vengeance" franchise, STU BENNETT joins me to talk about going from the wrestling ring to the silver screen, John Gold vs John Wick and where he goes from here. And does that future possibly include BananaMan!? We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! STU BENNETT'S SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stubennettofficial/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StuBennett SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Writer, Director, and Filmmaker ROSS BOYASK joins me to talk about I AM VENGEANCE: RETALIATION, starring Stu Bennett and Vinnie Jones, now streaming on all major services. Ross talks with me about his influences and approach to action film, why he's still a fan of the genre, and what's next in line for himself and Evolutionary Films. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! ROSS BOYASK'S SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rossboyask/ https://www.instagram.com/evofilmsuk/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rossboyask https://twitter.com/EvoFilmsUK SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP