Are You Karate Kidding Me?

Johnny and Daniel might be sharing food, but swapping students is harder to stomach. Kenny goes Cobra, but all Kreese wants is Terry. How does a pony tail holder turn ominous? What’s more badass, a leap of faith or a grab of fish? How would Daniel do on Shark Tank? It’s the episode that blew all its money in Okinawa.

When new kid Kenny becomes a fan favorite, it puts him square in Anthony's crosshairs. Meanwhile, our senseis trade trade secrets, Miyagi-for-Eagle, as Amanda and Kreese hit Unwhole Foods. How good's the gouda? Who gets an eagle name? Why do we always get into these Karate situations? It's the episode that's '...sweet!’”

While Johnny and Daniel clash over the curriculum, Kreese visits an old pal who’s given up the marching powder. How many supervillains play the piano? Who’s the fancy lad at the party? What does the rock say? It’s the episode that thanks Cheyenne for the tofu.

When Jenny and Collin spend all night watching Cobra Kai season 4 they lose their voice but gain enlightenment. How many times can our two dads take it on the run? Who's the 1 and who's the zero in the Binary Brothers? And who to thank for the tofu?  It’s the episode that synthesizes its principles.

Johnny braces for a showdown with Daniel while their students square off at the LaRusso Manse. Little do the karate kids know they’re the target of a covert op. How did the Cobra get his fangs? What’s a croque torte?  It’s the episode that doesn’t have a cat.

Our senseis get their groove back just in time for a full Karate footloose. Miguel and Sam fight to save the All-Valley but Robby might Anakin the whole deal. How much product placement does a tourney need? Who'll smash the TV? What does the rock say? It’s the episode that sweeps the rhetorical leg.

With Miguel on his feet, Johnny's got to get the dojo up and running. Meanwhile Daniel's fishing for Sam's problems. Is Yas casting for the big D? Who made Hawk, Hawk? And where’s the juice bar? It’s the episode with excellent headcanon.

Miggy and Johnny are bootstrapping it while the LaRussos try to get rid of Kreese the old fashioned way: with the double dip! But Kreese is already taking on new recruits. What won't Johnny do for the 'gram? Can you win a proxy war in Asia? It’s the episode that goes back…to the future.

Daniel's eyeing sacred scrolls and Johnny's telling tales of old Japan, but the new Karate Kids are not all right. Are Kettle grills Hibachi by another name? Which is best, analog porn or digital? It's the episode that finds new moves at makeout point.

Defeated in Tokyo, Daniel diverts to Okinawa for a side quest. Meanwhile, Johnny's attempt to set things right puts him on a collision course with Kreese. Are Suntory highballs superior to Cutty and water? How many Cobras can dance on the head of a soccer ball? Just how much brand integration does it take to raise a village? It's the episode that took Demitri weeks to build.

Miguel’s laid up and everybody wants to help. Robby’s in juvie, Johnny’s in guilt prison, and LaRusso Auto's in the red. Does Pastor Bobby moonlight as a bouncer? How many car washes does it take to fly in an out of state surgeon? What was Johnny's plan A? It's the episode that walks away with your valuables.

Charging wooly bullies in 1965 change Kreese's life forever. Back in 2018, Johnny and Daniel's teamup leaves Robby hanging and Miguel gets hard news. Is the banana boat cursed? Can you lose a finger in a cutaway? It's the episode that takes it on the run, again!

When West Valley High declares a karate Footloose, everybody feels the consequences. Daniel and Amanda struggle with the dealership and Johnny struggles to stay upright. Will Sam make it back to school? Can Fat sandwiches make you a logistics geek? Paging Dr. 80s for the episode that becomes the dream warrior.

When Collin and Jenny spend an entire New Year’s Day binging #CobraKai Season 3, it causes no problems whatsoever and they thoroughly enjoy themselves. As podcasters, they have opinions and must broadcast them to anyone in range. Just how rad is it to see Daniel kicking ass? What is Hawk's inner conflict, and will Sam overcome her fears? It's the episode that's ready to binge again.

When he steps off the plane from Okinawa, little does Mr. Miyagi know that he’s unemployed and Daniel’s the target of an evil billionaire. Can you get revenge by proxy? Who is in the ghost car? And what’s scarier, Karate’s Bad Boy or the Devil’s Cauldron? It's the episode that dunks the bonsai machine in the foot powder as we countdown to #CobraKai season 3.

Our review of the #CobraKai S3 trailer is live! A snake-shaped spotlight in the distance pulls Jenny and Collin out of their workaday fugue, and they rush to the mic to analyze this massive infodump. Going shot by shot we ask how our heroes are gonna escape this #CruelSummer--Did QuickBooks make Kreese the ultimate SWF? Is Amanda Charlie to Johnny and Daniel's angels? It's the episode that stans T...

Gobsmacked by the new teaser for #CobraKai S3, your hosts had but a few hours to react! Will there be hot takes? Will we learn the true color of Johnny’s shirt? Does Hayden Schlossberg speak to you if you play it backwards? It’s the episode we made on Friday, Friday, #CobraKaiDay!

Daniel’s done with détente when he finds Sam and Robby crashed out at Johnny’s. Meanwhile, Tory Die Hards the whole school on day one. It’s a rumble for the ages and a tragic turn for one of our un-problematic faves. Can man live on fried baloney alone? Where is Chekhov’s spiked wristband? Can Karate Itself be canceled? It’s the episode that knows what you did last summer.

Robby and Sam are ready to go public when Shannon appears, ready for rehab. The Miyagi-dos regroup at Moon Base Alpha, only to discover the Cobra Kais already hitting the keg. Meanwhile Daniel and Amanda find themselves on a double date with Johnny and Carmen, and Carl Reiner is the ghost in our podcast machine. It’s the episode that’ll be your salsa sensei when everything else is just tableside g...

With Kreese gone, Johnny asks the App Store if kicks still get chicks. Tory wins out when the karate kids clash at 80s cosplay night, but does Miguel still holds a candle (or 16) for Sam? Can a little Minute Maid and motherly advice help Daniel win Amanda back? It’s the episode where Peter Cetera is greater than sushi, and love is in the air.

While Johnny finds Kreese using Quickbooks for evil, Daniel is writing checks his sensei rep can’t cash. Will his marriage go bankrupt? Can Robby and Sam date and spar at the same time? Will Demitri anticipate something besides new comic book day? Will Johnny regain control of the dojo? It’s the episode between battles, so we call it a lull.

Back from holiday hiatus, we begin by celebrating Rob “Tommy” Garrison before reviewing some of his finest work in Season 2, Episode Six: “Take a Right.” The Valley is stricken with sensei interruptus, as Johnny is called away on an urgent mission, while the trashing of the Miyagi dojo compels Daniel to come clean about his Cobra Kai past. With Kreese left to teach Johnny’s students, a sense of fo...

Demitri’s choice of dojo puts him at odds with a newly-inked Hawk, but he’s nowhere near fighting shape. While Daniel reads Demitri’s doctor’s note, Johnny tells the Cobras to power forward, which means we’re gonna get a mall fight. Can Robby and Sam save both Demitri and his chicken ‘tendos? Is Hawk the Demigorgon of Valley Starcourt? And will Johnny ever see Robby again? Hop on the Miyagiverse m...

Cobra Kai caught fire at ValleyFest, but Demitri’s not sold on the Way of the Fist, and Miguel’s not sold on Kreese. Daniel flounders at recruiting when petty theft gives Miyagi-do a viral marketing opportunity. Will Daniel take the quick and easy path? Will Sam start a food fight? And is it really possible to tail anyone in the Cobramobile? The moment of truth is upon us and the Banana Boat rides...

Summer is the cruelest month! Things heat up in the valley as Daniel sets off a targeted marketing arms race. Will Johnny serve up his own commercial and a side of hash browns? Will Miguel be able to forgive Johnny for keeping Robby's parentage a secret? Will Daniel be able to synergize up a big demonstration at Valley Fest? It's the episode that's back in the game.