The Sifu Mimi Chan Show

Gina Prince-Bythewood is the award-winning director of wonderful films like: The Old Guard , Love and Basketball , and Beyond the Lights . Gina shares insights on her career and why she advocates for seeing more diversity and women in the filmmaking process.  We also chat about her journey as an athlete, mixed tapes, and her favorite shows to binge watch. Gina is currently working on a historical...

Greg Rucka and I are back!  We jump right into discussing the world on fire and the need for us to take care of one another and ourselves!  Part of our self-care routine includes discussing Circe, by Madeline Miller . I was thrilled to discuss this novel with Greg and enjoyed his insights as a writer and one who has lot more mythology knowledge than I do.   Circe is a great read and we highly reco...

I had the honor of interviewing the legendary Stan Sakai last year, and Stan generously agreed to another conversation on Culture Chat!  Stan is the creator of Usagi Yojimbo , one of my favorite comic book characters.  If you love samurai stories, feudal japan, or ninjas – this comic is for you. Stan recently won 2 new Eisner awards and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at this year’s San Diego C...

In this episode, I welcome back my friend and SFG Chief Brett Jones . Brett teaches Functional Movement Systems (FMS) , and kettlebells as the Director of Education for StrongFirst . I have been anxious to check in on Brett because right before the pandemic began, he was diagnosed with cancer.  Brett was kind enough to share his experience and story with me on what it has been like to battle cance...

Portland Protests: Portland is under attack.  Not from protesters, but from the federal agents that have infiltrated the city. Greg Rucka discusses the issues surrounding and leading up to what he feels is the invasion of the city.  He also shares his views on the presidency and the current state of politics. As many of you know, Greg gets very passionate about his beliefs.  I am grateful for the...

Sheriff John Mina of Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida is up for reelection on August 18, 2020. He was kind enough to answer my questions about defunding the police, protests, and his plans for Orange County if he gets reelected.  I appreciate that Sheriff Mina took time out of his schedule to have a candid discussion with me, and hope you listen with an open mind. I’m lovin...

Hi Everyone – In this episode, Greg Rucka and I answer listener questions.  We cover everything from Lazarus ,  Lady Sabre,   Sascha Bordeaux and why Greg is so outspoken about politics .  As always I am grateful to Greg for these candid and thought provoking conversations. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted amazing questions!  Please keep them coming.  If we didn’t get to your question t...

Coach Oscar Agramonte of Control Your Health  discusses how inequality is a public health issue. From Examine.com: COVID-19 and the death of George Floyd have called more attention to issues of inequality based on race, gender, income, and other factors. [1] Although inequality in public health is a serious concern worldwide, this mostly references US data, for two reasons. First, there’s more US...

In this episode, Greg Rucka and I discuss book to film adaptations.  It was fascinating to learn why certain elements in a book don’t make it on the screen from a screenwriter’s perspective. Greg dissects the ins and outs of certain film adaptations and how translating a book can be very tricky.  We talk about some of our favorites and discuss some listener suggestions.   We discuss fun char...

Breaking down the blue wall of silence: Derek Johnson is a retired police lieutenant that has extensive training and certifications involving Lethal Force Investigations.  Derek has served as a marine and held many law enforcement positions including: Community Resource Officer, Violent Crimes Detective, Supervisor in the Narcotics Division, Federal Drug Task Force Patrol Division, and Detective S...

SPOILER ALERT  – You might want to watch The Old Guard movie on Netflix before listening today.  You can also read my film review to get hyped up for viewing – which is linked here . Greg Rucka and  Leandro Fernández ‘s The Old Guard comic has been adapted to film that is available for viewing on Netflix.  As the writer of both the comic and screenplay, Greg brings insights on mo...

Marc Singer is best known for his role as The Beastmaster and Mike Donovan from the TV Series V.  Marc is a kung fu family cousin that I was happy to reconnect with last year at San Diego Comic Con.  Beyond his amazing work ethic, Marc is incredibly kind and was a delight to talk to. I have a conversation with him about his kung fu training, his love for Shakespeare and how they relate to one anot...

It’s been another rough week for various reasons.  We are all still living in fear of covid19, racial tensions continue to rise, and we are all feeling the stresses of life. In this episode Greg and I discuss the recent wave of sexual misconduct accusations revealing a deeper-rooted problem in the comics industry. Victims have been sharing their #metoo experiences, outing everyone from big names l...

David F. Walker is an award-winning comic book writer, author, filmmaker, journalist, and educator. In this episode, we discuss the changes that have occurred due to the pandemic and how that has affected his work.  We also address all the racial tensions going on in the world right now and the frustrations for the lack of change. We also delve into the #metoo issues in the comic book industry fro...

In this episode, Greg and I discuss a myriad of topics.  We are celebrating our 10th week in a row of podcasts, and I am both thrilled and grateful to be on this journey with him. We celebrate the huge wins from Supreme Court’s decisions to allow DACA to remain and the LGBTQ workers’ protection from discrimination.  Given the state of the world right now, we are celebrating. I love hearing Greg ta...

Nick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. As a performance coach, Nick has worked with many athletes across the NFL, MLB, NBA, National Sports Organizations, and Military. As a teacher, I enjoyed discussing his new book, The Language of Coaching .  You don’t have to be a coach to benefit from learning how to communicate more effectively. W...

Is anyone else having a rough week? Well, Greg Rucka and I are too.  As the world continues to battle covid19 and racism – not in any particular order – it leaves so many people feeling deflated and helpless.  You are not alone. It sounds cliché, but where there is darkness…there must be light. I am certain there is an actual quote out there somewhere!  Although we are in the battle of inches, Gre...

Derek Johnson is a retired police lieutenant that has extensive training and certifications involving Lethal Force Investigations.  Derek has served as a marine and held many law enforcement positions including: Community Resource Officer, Violent Crimes Detective, Supervisor in the Narcotics Division, Federal Drug Task Force Patrol Division, and Detective Sergeant of Internal Affairs . There has...

Greg Rucka and I are back discussing everything from the protests around the nation to the world of his comic Lazarus.  Not surprisingly, there are a lot of parallels between the comic and the problems we are experiencing in the world today. We also discuss his writing for different mediums and naming characters.  I’m always fascinated to learn from a master writer like Greg and grateful he...

Recorded May 22, 2020 – Gail Simone is not only a brilliant writer, but she is kind, generous, and inspiring.  I had the honor of talking to her today about her work, inspirations, bears (not imaginary ones), and her advocacy for women. At the end of the interview, Gail interviews me about my work on Mulan !  She also shares her love for the character and why the film is so meaningful to her...

Hi Everyone!  Greg and I ditched the comforting conversation of last week and moved back into the darkness. This was recorded during the week of the protests that resulted from the brutal murder of George Floyd. I am frustrated by the senseless killings and saddened that we are still so divisive as a country and that racism is still so prevalent in this country. I’d like to remind listeners that G...

I’ve been saddened by the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd.  I have had past episodes on this podcast on law enforcement and black lives matter .  I’ve also had discussions with law enforcement leaders on how we can bridge the gap between community and law enforcement . Oscar and I sit down today to reflect upon the protests happening around the world due to the murder of...

My week would be incomplete without a conversation with the one and only Greg Rucka .  I’d like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Greg for sharing this journey with me during such a tumultuous time.  It has been the bright spot in some rather tough weeks. Thanks to all of you for listening and being a part of the conversation.  We have had some great listener questions.  Please k...

Dan John is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world. I am so fortunate that he we have been on a journey together exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone .  Although this book was written in 1938, the lessons I’ve taken away from the book are equally important today. Today we discuss everything from the effects of covid19 on America to the lessons of mortality and hon...

My week would be incomplete without my weekly chat with Greg Rucka .  I’ve been having these conversations with Greg since April 1 st during the covid19 pandemic . We’ve discussed everything from current events to comic book characters. (Greg knows a thing or two about both)  Today we dive into listener questions!  Thanks to our listeners who submitted questions – please keep them coming. Greg and...