Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! Caught in the middle of the Sino-Japanese War, a quiet citizen of Foshan faces a choice of either watching everything he has known be destroyed or turn on his own convictions and fight for his country even if it could mean his death. In this episode, we learn about the man that taught the man, Bruce Lee himse...

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! As a ruthless killer tracks down his enemies one by one, a young student, must find the remaining old masters and learn their unique kung fu styles so that he can exact his revenge. In this episode, we put our pieces in play to figure out the Mystery of Chessboxing! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.weare...

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A mysterious young man finds himself in jail where his physical and mental strength is put to the ultimate test time and again. And honestly, that's about all I can discern from this film but we're gonna try and make sense of it anyway as we dive into the ultravioletent gore and blood fest that is The Story o...

In this special interview, I chat with writer, producer and director Matthias Hoene who directed the 2012 comedy horror Cockneys vs. Zombies and the upcoming 2016 fantasy kung fu epic, The Warrior's Gate.   Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=308lg5Y_qkw    

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A rough and tumble country boy gets thrown into the middle of a turf war that he has no business fighting. But when his sister and her husband are murdered by a ruthless gang, he's all that left to stand in their way. In this episode, we stretch our Thunderlegs with Hitman in the Hand of Buddha! SPONSORS: www...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! Once every decade, China's best fighter duels Japan's finest warrior in a battle for the greatest honor in the martial arts world. But when the honor of the contest itself is threatened, can the two combatants come together as allies or will they destroy one another trying? In the epis...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! Two students from rival schools find their friendship put to the ultimate test when the people closest to them die defending their martial arts. Can they find a way to work together or will their rivalry tear them apart for good. We watch the film that inspired a hardcore hip hop revol...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When a governor's son is held hostage by ruthless bandits, it's up to a skilled constable known as the Golden Swallow to get him back or die trying. In this episode, we kick back with an influential classic as I invite you to Come Drink With Me!   SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www....

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When a bloodthirsty group of masked killers terrorizes the countryside, a group of fighters band together to try and make a stand. But will their combined skill be enough when faced with a possible traitor in their midst? Let's find out what lurks behind the Masked Avengers!   SPONSORS...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When a bank employee overhears a dastardly plot to assassinate a public figure, he gets caught up in a web of deceit and is forced into hiding and studying with a Wing Chun master but will his training be enough to prevent the town from falling into chaos? Welcome to the kung fu drive...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! An arranged marriage puts a Chinese kung-fu student with a beautiful and accomplished Japanese martial artist but when they don't see eye to eye, it threatens to throw two cultures into a war of pride. We go into couples therapy kung-fu style with Heroes of the East!   SPONSORS: www.ti...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! After their Shaolin temple is burned to the ground by Manchu oppresors, 5 students go on the run to seek out help and find the traitor who sold them out. But will their kung fu skills be enough to take on an army? Let's put our hands up for the Five Shaolin Masters!   FIGHTING SPIRIT F...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When brothers vie for the assets of a wealthy estate, it's up to a young girl to protect them from falling into the wrong hands. But will she earn the respect she deserves or will she have to fight for it? In this episode, we show off a little girl power with My Young Auntie!   FIGHTIN...

www.kungfudrivein.com Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A notorious gang leader, a security chief, and a drunken sheriff get drawn into a web of thievery, deception and intrigue as they vie for possession of two tons of gold. But who will be willing to pay the ultimate price for this deadly bounty? In this episode, we...

www.kungfudrivein.com Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! In  today's special double-length episode, I sit down with trainer, martial artist and actor Don Niam, known to millions as the infamous villain Stingray from the 1994 cult classic, Undefeatable.   REACH DON NIAM AT: www.donniam.com www.irontrainer.co   CONTRIBUTE...

www.kungfudrivein.com Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When the White Lotus clan tries to wipe out their Shaolin rivals, one Shaolin warrior has to adapt to the skills of the enemy chief or lose everything. In this episode, we're punching in with Fists of the White Lotus.  SPONSORS: www.beachbodycoach.com/IgnisAurumPr...

www.kungfudrivein.com Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! I sit down for Part II with businessman, author, and musician, Graham Earnshaw who for a time in the 70s was the man behind the voices behind the actors of our favorite kung fu films.   Visit Graham Earnshaw's site: www.earnshaw.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: Outro Music by...

www.kungfudrivein.com Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! I sit down with businessman, author, and musician, Graham Earnshaw who for a time in the 70s was the man behind the voices behind the actors of our favorite kung fu films.   Visit Graham Earnshaw's site: www.earnshaw.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: Outro Music by Justin H @K...

www.kungfudrivein.com Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A celebrated Chinese General does everything in his power to protect his harbor side town from Japanese invaders. When the Japanese resort to using ninja to assassinate him, the General seeks out the help of a wise old master and his three specially skilled warrio...

www.kungfudrivein.com Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A disgraced and broken kung fu master finds an unlikely ally and student in a street urchin. When the student learns that his master was framed, he seeks to right the wrong but will he be ready to make sure that justice is served? We're rolling out the barrel with...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A family betrayed and massacred on the battlefield, their name and honor destroyed, and a brother driven mad from grief … one man on the run seeks peace for his soul while thoughts of vengeance lurked deep in the corners of his mind.  In today's episode, we're on the stick with the 8 D...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When a beloved teacher dies under mysterious circumstances, one student makes it his mission to find out the truth. But when that student is the inimitable Bruce Lee, be afraid. Be very afraid. Let's throw down with Fist of Fury! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! Beyond rival students, rival headmasters, and rival schools, comes a tale of rival countries where honor is tested with weapons of gold, wood, water, fire and earth. Director Chang Cheh's swan song effort with the Shaw Brothers Studios presents the Five Element Ninjas! SPONSORS: www.ti...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A well-meaning, but gullible student gets tangled up with a manipulative and ruthless student from a rival school. When an abduction puts his friends and family’s lives on the line, will he rise up and become the hero they need him to be? This week, we hack away at The Magnificent Butc...

Twitter: @kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! The fate of the Sung empire is in the balance as a prince is held hostage by invading Ching forces. His patriotic countrymen plot a dangerous and daring escape plan but will the Sung leader be able to trust a mysterious stranger and work together to save the prince? We’re throwing up t...