Kamidogu: Kombat Lives Here

Christopher and Christina Rose sit down to discuss their initial thoughts surrounding the gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which premiered at Summer Game Fest last week.

Following the recent unveiling of Mortal Kombat 1, many within the kommunity have begun advocating for the return of characters from the 3D era, some of whom haven’t been featured in a game since 2006. One such iconic kombatant is Shujinko, the main protagonist from Mortal Kombat: Deception’s Konquest mode. Voiced by former Midway and NetherRealm Studios staffer Max Crawford, his iconic dulcet ton...

With over 40 years of experience as an actor, Ronald M. Banks provided the voice talent for Quan Chi in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Mortal Kombat (2011) and Mortal Kombat X. His talent also permeates World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, where he played both Abedneum and Baron Sliver. Games aside, Banks has appeared in numerous opera and musical theatre productions, receiving multiple awar...

Christopher and Toasty are accompanied by four special guests to discuss their hopes and dreams for the yet to be announced Mortal Kombat 12. Joining us for our longest episode ever are cosplayers Christina Rose and Yeliz, as well as content creator DaIslandBoyz, and founder of the Netherkast: Cyborg.

Keith Cooke Hirabayashi is an American born martial artist, actor and fitness fanatic with Japanese heritage. Keith has been teaching martial arts for over 45 years, and is a former world champion and three-time Competitor of the Year. He is best known for portraying Reptile in 1995’s Mortal Kombat and Sub-Zero in its sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Martial arts aside, Keith is currently heavi...

Marjean Holden is an American actress, stuntwoman, martial artist and director, who made her professional acting debut in 1987’s Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. She is best known in the world of Mortal Kombat for her portrayal of Sheeva in 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

Tracy Douglas’s acting career began when she was cast as an extra in Boomerang, a film starring Eddie Murphy. She would later go on to play a number of minor roles in series such as The Watcher and As The World Turns, before eventually being cast as the iconic Vorpax in Mortal Kombat: Conquest. Acting aside, Tracy has also worked as a model, writer, producer and a spokesperson. She is currently a...

Eric Jacobus portrayed Kurtis Stryker in season two of Kevin Tancharoen’s Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series. Acting aside, Eric is best known for his incredible contribution to the world of stunts and motion capture, having lended his talent to a number of productions including Mortal Kombat 11 (Johnny Cage, Raiden, Kano, Jax, Erron Black, Kotal Kahn, Shao Kahn and Kollector), God of War, God of Wa...

Ho-Sung Pak portrayed the Shaolin monk Liu Kang in the first two Mortal Kombat games, introducing us to Earthrealm’s greatest warrior and changing the scope of the word ‘hero’ forever. A highly talented martial artist with incredible skill across a variety of forms, Ho-Sung also served as a stunt coordinator and stunt double for Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. H...

Mortal Kombat X: Generations was a companion web series due to release shortly before the launch of Mortal Kombat X in 2015. Directed by Garrett Warren, its intended purpose was to introduce audiences to both new and returning kombatants, given the events of the game take place 20 years after its predecessor. Although it featured prominent names such as Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Lewis Tan, Casper Van...

Born and raised in a small town in Missouri, Angelica Bridges is an actress, singer and model. Starring in a number of soap operas such as Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless, Angelica’s big break came when she landed the role of Lt Taylor Walsh in the hit television series Baywatch. One year later Angelica would portray the alluring and often unpredictable sorceress Omegis in Mortal...

“Those were $500 sunglasses, asshole!” This iconic line was improvised by none other than Linden Ashby, whose portrayal of Johnny Cage in 1995’s Mortal Kombat was nothing short of incredible. A skilled martial artist, Linden held his own in a number of fight sequences as he battled to survive Shang Tsung’s tournament. Mortal Kombat aside, Linden is a keen surfer, and has since appeared in a number...

Christopher and Toasty are joined by members of the Mortal Kombat kommunity to share some of their holiday memories, as well as their best wishes for 2023. Guests include (in order of appearance): Beata Poźniak, J Gleez, Daniel Pesina, Paul Neimeyer, Anthony Marquez, Phillip Ahn, MD, Tim Kitzrow, Elizabeth Malecki, Jay Saint G, MadMike, Tom Choi, Deliya and GoldieMilrose.

Beata Poźniak is a Polish-born actress, voice over artist, poet, painter and human rights activist who introduced the first bill in the history of the US Congress to officially recognise International Women's Day in the United States. Her powerful portrayal of Skarlet in Mortal Kombat 11 saw her win the prestigious Voice Arts Award in the “Outstanding Video Game Character – Best Performance” categ...

Get ready for the biggest Mortal Kombat auction in history! Threshold Entertainment CEO Larry Kasanoff and Dan Levin of Premiere Props join us to chat about the event and show off some of the incredible items on offer. The event is due to take place on 10 December, 2022 at 11 am PST. Website: https://www.hollywoodliveauctions.com

Dana Hee is an American actress, martial artist, model and Olympic gold medalist in Taekwondo. She is best known for portraying Mileena in 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and Siann in the Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series. Acting aside, she has contributed to dozens of blockbuster movies as a stuntwoman, including Independence Day, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Batman & Robin, Charlie’s...

Described as having a three-dimensional “shapeshifter” sound, Mara Junot is a force to be reckoned with. Able to speak in a number of languages and dialects, her versatility has made her the perfect choice for a number of gaming franchises, animation series, commercials and more. Inside Kombat circles, Mara portrayed the heavily retconned Queen Sindel in Mortal Kombat 11, delivering a breathtaking...

Mela Lee is a professional voiceover artist, vocalist and singer, best known in gaming circles as the voice of Jade in Mortal Kombat 11 and Lifeline in Apex Legends. Video games aside, she has provided her exquisite talent to various films, television and anime. Mela is the lead singer of Magnolia Memoir, and has recently released a solo single with multi-platinum producer Keith Harris titled “Ano...

Raiden Pham is affected by UBA5 disease, a life threatening progressive neurological disorder that can cause muscle floppiness and stiffness simultaneously, seizures, brain abnormalities and much more. In fact, it is so rare that only about thirty suffer this unfortunate condition worldwide. At two years old, Raiden is unable to sit, walk or talk. He can barely control his arms, and is fed via a s...

Snow Blind is the third entry in the popular Mortal Kombat Legends series from Warner Bros. Animation. With the power-hungry King Kano at the helm of the populous Black Dragon, Earthrealm is in grave danger. Kenshi, a rebel warrior, enlists the help of Kuai Liang, a former member of the Lin Kuei to fight for peace and prosperity. Resident cheeky boy Lew Orrow and talented artist Justin McCollum jo...

An absolute talent powerhouse, Joel McHale voiced the comical Hollywood icon Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge (2020) and Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021). Voice over work aside, Joel is a well known actor, comedian and television host. He currently portrays Starman in The CW’s Stargirl television series, and is perhaps best known for hosting The Soup and h...

Best known for his incredible portrayal of Kung Lao in 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie, Max is also a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. Born in Germany, he is also a fine martial artist, stunt performer, singer and songwriter. His first single, “Flawless Victory,” debuted in April 2021.

Alexander Walters is a Canadian actor who portrayed the mysterious Tomas in 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series. Despite only appearing in episode thirteen “Twisted Truths,” Tomas left a lasting impression and forged a strong relationship with Taja (Kristanna Loken). Conquest aside, Walters has starred in a number of hit television shows and movies during his acting career, including...

Born in South Korea, Tom Choi is a Korean-American actor who portrayed Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Mortal Kombat (2011) and Mortal Kombat X. He starred as Ken Yukimura alongside Linden Ashby in the hit television series Teen Wolf, and also voiced Front Man in Netflix’s Squid Game. Aside from being a talented actor and voice over artist, Tom is also a producer, director and writer, h...

Training under the watchful eye of his father (American martial arts pioneer Louis D. Casamassa), Chris earned his first degree black belt by the age of 10. Now a 9th Dan black belt, Chris serves as president of Red Dragon Karate. He starred as Scorpion in 1995’s Mortal Kombat movie, and later reprised this same role in the hit television show Mortal Kombat: Conquest. Besides Mortal Kombat, Chris...