Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast

The Lady Dragon herself, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK and CAITLIN DeCHELLE from "The Mandalorian", "Wonder Woman", and "Descendans: The Rise of Red" join forces in the most lethal mother/daughter combo ever put on screen in the Republic Pictures release of the new era of martial arts cinema with LADY SCORPIONS! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein The Brightest St...

Nicholas Hammond, international star of stage and screen (Sound of Music, Spider-Man, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) talks with me about the Republic Pictures release of the new era of martial arts cinema with the muay thai epic, ART OF EIGHT LIMBS! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein The Brightest Stars Shine at the Drive-In!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsol...

INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATORS and ACTION DIRECTORS for the action packed epic, WARRIOR, a series conceived by Bruce Lee himself, BRETT CHAN and JOHNNY YANG. Brett and Johnny go into the teamwork that they emply to bring the heat on Warrior, be it explosive martial arts action or explosive fire stunts. The duo also go intoo fostering camaraderie ono set by training not justt with the stunt...

INTERVIEW with the SUPERVISING STUNT COORDINATOR for the absurdly hilarious THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, CORY DeMEYERS! Cory talks with us about shaping the action from the MAX comedy series be it a high speed car chase, a monster truck derby, or a nude fight scene! Plus, we learn how martial arts led to stunts as well as some of Cory's approaches to fitting the action to the story while making the ri...

INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the gritty motorcycle club movie, THE BIKERIDERS, FREDDIE POOLE! Freddie talks about working with cast and crew to bring the raw action of motorcycle gang life to the big screen. We also chat about Freddie's martial arts background and how that not only fostered trust with the cast but also informed his filmmaking philosophy and much more! SUPPORT THE KUNG...

INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the FX comedy, RESERVATION DOGS, KRISTA PERRY! Krista shares her journey from the makeup chair to the stunt coordinator's chair and what it takes to keep advancing in an industry that is predominantly male. Plus, Krista talks about some of her adventures on the set of RESERVATION DOGS with horses, conquistadors, and even a beaheading. SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DR...

INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the epic FX series "SHOGUN", LAURO DAVID CHARTRAND DEL VALLE! Lauro shares some behind the scenes insight on what went into crafting the epic story set in feudal japan amidst samurai, shinobi, katanas, and kimonos. We talk about the comprehensive research that went into making sure that the authenticity of the world was upheld through even the smallest move...

INTERVIEW with STUNT COORDINATOR and SFX SUPERVISOR for APPLE TV's latest sci-fi thriller, CONSTELLATION, MARTIN GOERES! Martin joins the show to talk about designing the gravity defying scenes, training the actors for the often grueling shoots, and maintaining the depth of emotion in the spooky, gripping, and sometimes terrifying space saga. SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: http...

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER is streaming on Netflix now and we get a visit from AVATAR KYOSHI herself, writer, producer, director, and actress YVONNE CHAPMAN! Yvonne talks about what it means to her and to fans to be able too bring Avatar Kyoshi to the screen, working with the talented cast, and the impact of representation and hope in the cast of the hit Netflix show. SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN...

WARRIOR IS COMING TO NETFLIX FEBRUARY 16! I attended a special press junket put on the by the cast of the Bruce Lee inspired series to talk about the amazing stories, characters, and messages of WARRIOR. Netflix has stated that they are open to a Season 4 if the audience is there so check out what the cast has to say about what makes WARRIOR special. BINGE, THUMBS UP, and SHARE the Netflix series...

The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes TOBY WILSON, Production Designer for the hit Netflix animation BLUE EYE SAMURAI! Toby shares some of the details that go into creating the look, feel, and action that makes up Blue Eye Samurai. Plus, we geek out a little over some Dungeons and Dragons, Akira, and other old school animations that need to be brought back! Watch Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix now! S...

The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes JANE WU, Supervising Director for the hit Netflix animation BLUE EYE SAMURAI! Jane shares her journey with Mizu, Ringo and all the rich, complex characters in Blue Eye Samurai from stroyboard to action design and everything in between. Watch Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix now! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We d...

The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes the creative team behind the martial arts adventure that harkens back to the days of the Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, SHADOW FIST 3: THE FINAL CHAPTER. We speak with Director, Bobby Samuels, Writer and Co-Director, Robert Jefferson, Action Designer and Producer, Angel Brophy, martial arts film legend, Ron Hall, and in her first US Podcast, martial artist...

Writer, Director, Filmmaker RANJEET S. MARWA joins the show to give us details on his upcoming crowdfunded project THE CONTRACT! THE CONTRACT is an action/crime/martial arts feature film about a contract killer who becomes a target for his former employers. Starring Nick Khan, Rom Smoorenburg, Silvio Simac, Sean Cronin and more, THE CONTRACT promises to be a no holds barred descent into criminal c...

From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast sat down with Actors,  Filmmakers HECTOR SORIA, "Spades" and JOSE MANUEL, "Boriken"! We talk about the impact of indie filmmaking and the support from shows like The Urban Action Showcase and Expo. Hector talks up his new project with Johnny Yong Bosch, "Spades" whiel Jose takes us into "Boriken: The Land of the Brave Lord"! ...

From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the MARTIAL ARTS IN CINEMA Panel to cover Wuxia to Wick and everything in between! FEATURING: LUIS ESTEBAN: Co-writer, "Only The Strong"  SHELDON LETTICH: Co-writer, Director, "Only The Strong", Writer, "Bloodsport" EUGENE THOMAS:  "Shaolin Dolemite", "The Super Ninja" SILVIO SIMAC: "Transporter 3", "Undisputed 2" We d...

From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the BEHIND THE ACTION Panel to talk to some of the stunt professionals that bring the action to life on screen! FEATURING: EVELYN VACCARO: John Wick 3 (2019), Gotham (2018), Luke Cage (2017)  KENNY WONG: The Dark Knight Rises (2012) ,  Premium Rush (2012)  and  R.I.P.D. (2013) RICKY BARKSDALE:   Black Panther (2018) , ...

From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast sat down with RICKY BAKER, Publisher of Eastern Heroes Magazine! We talk about the impact of martial arts in film and TV and how shows like UASE keep the spirit alive for new generations of fans.  We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!  FOR MORE: https://easternh...

Actor, Producer, Martial Artist MASTER JOSE TORRES joins us to talk about his upcoming debut feature film KILLER EX! We go into some behind the scenes tales and get the lowdown on the world of VICTOR REYES, a gun for hire whose past come back to haunt him in an explosive way! FOLLOW MASTER TORRES: MARTIAL ARTS XPERIENCE:  http://martialartsxperience.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A...

Actor, Producer, Martial Artist WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER FORD joins us from the NAFMA National Championships in Atlantic City, NJ to talk about his passion for the martial arts and parlaying it into roles in films like Karate Kid III and the upcoming Killer Ex! FOLLOW WILLIAM: MARTIAL ARTS XPERIENCE COVER: http://martialartsxperience.com INSTAGRAM: @williamchristopherford SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN P...

Director, filmmaker, and martial artist SHAUN PAUL PICCININO joins the show to talk about his newest film THE ISLAND, starring Michael Jai White, Gillian White, and Jackson Rathbone! SYNOPSIS: When his brother is killed, LAPD officer Mark (Michael J. White) leaves the city to return to the island he grew up on. Seeking answers and ultimately vengeance, he soon finds himself in a bloody battle with...

Martial artist, Instructor, Actor, JOSE TORRES joins me to chat about his upcoming martial arts/ action film KILLER EX! Master Torres takes us through his first foray intoo the on screen world as he brings the assassin VICTOR REYES to life. Plus he answers who wins, Victor Reyes or John Wick! FOLLOW MASTER TORRES ON INSTAGRAM: @martisalsrtsxperience SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-F...

Actor, filmmaker, martial arts action aficionado, JOSE MANUEL joins me to chat about his rising star in the martial arts/ action film genre! From a fan of the kung fu classics, to making his own films, to working opposite one of his idols, Marko Zaror in the Hi-Yah original film, FIST OF THE CONDOR, Jose talks with me about what continues to motivate him in his cinematic journey! Plus, we get some...

Martial artist, Former Intelligence/ Covert Operative, Actor, and now Director of the action film THE WEAPON, TONY SCHIENA joins me to chat about his career in and out of film, and how it has caused some too dub him a "real-life James Bond"! We also get into his latest film THE WEAPON which features his directorial debut with actors like Cuba Gooding, Jr., Bruce Dern, Sean Patrick Flannery and mor...

Martial artist, MMA Fighter, and Founder of Free MMA Gyms, JARRED "BEAR" FIORDA chats with me about the mental and physical tolls of getting into the cage, the benefits of training the martial arts, and what went into creating a free MMA gym for anyone and everyone to train! FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.freemmagyms.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein...