Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast

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.

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

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www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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 starting February 16!

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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!

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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!

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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 and star, Roxalinda Vazquez! 

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https://www.youtube.com/@r4filmsllc116

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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 chaos. 

JOIN THE INDIEGOGO:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-contract-action-thriller-movie#/

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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"! 

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

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www.swashbucklerstudio.com

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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 discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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), Glass (2019) The King of Staten Island (2020)

DAVID CHEN: The Walking Dead: Dead City, Gotham, Law & Order

JOSE MANUEL: The Man from Kathmandu Vol. 1 (2019), The Fist of the Condor (2023) and Witness: El Testigo (2011).

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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://easternheroes.com/product-category/books-magazines/magazine/

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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!

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MARTIAL ARTS XPERIENCE: http://martialartsxperience.com

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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!

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MARTIAL ARTS XPERIENCE COVER: http://martialartsxperience.com

INSTAGRAM: @williamchristopherford

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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 the corrupt tycoon who's taken over the island paradise. Plus Shaun goes into his process as a filmmaker from casting to editing and stunts to fight choreography. And how his William Wallace stacked up to Mel's.

FOLLOW SHAUN:

WEBSITE; http://directorshaun.com/

INSTAGRAM & THREADS: @directorshaunpiccinino

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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!

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@martisalsrtsxperience

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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 exclusive movie news for a future project with another kung fu film icon!

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@thesilentflute__

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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 more!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.tonyschiena.com/

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

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:

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial artist, Instructor, Public Figure MASTER JOSE TORRES sat down with me at the Martial Arts Mega Weekend to talk about the state of martial arts, events that help promote the port, and some upcoming projects that will put some martial arts action up on the silver screen!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.martialartsxperience.com

SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI:

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial artist and Creator, JAMES B. JEFFERSON talks with us about the entire WARRIOR ISLAND Universe in the making! From comics, to TV, to animation, and soon to feature films, Warrior Island is an entertainment franchise that has strong roots in the history of Martial Arts. Warrior Island's Grandmasters have a combined 500 years of Martial Arts Training. With over 100 movies and thousands of martial arts schools and students around the world in almost every county Warrior Island brings you the true Martial Arts Experience!

WARRIOR ISLAND:

https://warriorisland.com/

SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI:

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial arts legend, kickboxing champion and iconic actor in films like "Wheels on Meals" and "Dragons Forever" BENNY "THE JET" URQUIDEZ chats with me from the Martial Arts Mega Weekend 2023! WE talk about the importance of martial arts, carrying on the legacy, and sharing the wisdom with the next generation and beyond!

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We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future! 

SPONSORS:

www.tinboxsolutions.com

www.wearenotgoodpeople.com

OUTRO MUSIC:

http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP