Kung Fu Drive-in Podcast

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! My special guest is Charles Russo, author of Striking Distance: Bruce Lee & the Dawn of Martial Arts in America. This book chronicles the people, places and events that led to the rise of the Little Dragon, Bruce Lee.  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com Check out these podcasts: One More Drink Home Video HustleINTRO MUSIC:  URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leisure-B/Live_In_Space/07_ninja Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When a group of workers find themselves slaving away for cruel masters, they turn to a warrior monk for help. But what happens when that monk is more show than Shaolin? In this episode, we welcome back the Master Killer as we Return to the 36th Chamber. HURRICANE HARVEY IS HURTING A LOT OF PEOPLE. PLEASE HELP OUT LIZ FROM THE NERDY BI*CHES IF YOU CAN: https://t.co/fuxylrdbp3   SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com Check out these podcasts: One More Drink Sushi Jackknife INTRO MUSIC:  URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leisure-B/Live_In_Space/07_ninja Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When a town run by corrupt officials finds a hero that it needs, will the forces that feed on that corruption crush the spirit of the hero that it deserves. Why bother with a whole planet of apes when all you need is The Iron Monkey! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com Check out these podcasts: One More Drink Sushi Jackknife INTRO MUSIC:  URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leisure-B/Live_In_Space/07_ninja Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

Wesley Snipes brings vampires and kung fu to the Marvel Universe as Blade, the Vampire Hunter. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

My special guest on this episode is an English-French model and actress who played Queen Claude of France in the Showtime Series, The Tudors as well as Gina in The Transporter: Refueled, which was directed by Camille Delamarre who then went on to cast her as Sara in the StudioPlus original web series, The Way. Tonight we’re chatting with Gabriella Wright. There is only one way ... The Way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAWiB-MEKuM&t=3s https://fr.studio.plus/toutes-les-series/554091/the-way We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

Mark Dacascos and Gabriella Wright get embroiled in a bit of international intrigue in the streets of Paris. Streets, that are teeming with NINJAS! There is only one way ... The Way! https://fr.studio.plus/toutes-les-series/554091/the-way We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When a Ching spy is sent to infiltrate a rebel Ming family, the last thing he expected was to fall in love. But when his true intent is uncovered, does he choose love or duty and at what price, that choice? While a certain spider may have recently made his Homecoming, in this episode, we've got The Deadly Mantis! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com Check out these podcasts: A Beardo and a Weirdo Talk Film Sushi Jackknife INTRO MUSIC:  URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leisure-B/Live_In_Space/07_ninja Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

The venerable Master Ken shows us why American-Do-Te is without equal in the martial arts world!  We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   WATCH MASTER KEN AND LEARN! www.youtube.com/enterthedojoshow   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A lone warrior finds himself without a memory, without a purpose and without a home. But when he finds himself in the middle of a deadly business deal that threatens the lives of those around him, he learns that he might be more than even he could have imagined. Here in the US we just got done celebrating American Independence so let’s keep the fireworks going as we celebrate American Ninja! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com Check out these podcasts: A Beardo and a Weirdo Talk Film Sushi Jackknife INTRO MUSIC:  URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leisure-B/Live_In_Space/07_ninja Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When the men of the highly respected and fiercely loyal Yang family are slaughtered in battle, the women they leave behind rise up to avenge their kin and defend their homeland. But when their country they’re protecting proves to be not as loyal, will the skill and tactics of these warriors be enough to lead a ragtag army into battle against the Mongol hordes. So why settle for just one wonder woman when you can spend time with The 14 Amazons!   SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com Check out these podcasts: The Mic Kings Sushi Jackknife INTRO MUSIC:  URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leisure-B/Live_In_Space/07_ninja Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! The fall of the Shaolin temple sends its warrior monks into hiding but one man makes it his life’s mission to prepare his mind and body to avenge his fallen brethren. When the battle spans a generation what price will father and son have to pay to restore the name of Shaolin? In this episode, we meet the OG kung fu bad guy Pai Mei and celebrate Father's Day appropriately with Executioners of Death.  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com Check out these podcasts: A Beardo and a Weirdo Talk Film The Mic Kings Podcast on Fire INTRO MUSIC:  URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Leisure-B/Live_In_Space/07_ninja Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

Whether you know him as Tai from "The Last Dragon" or Keno from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze", if you were a kung fu fan in the 80s and 90s, Ernie Reyes Jr. was a part of the conversation even if it was just "Kwantsu Dudes!" Ernie sat down to chat with me and catch us up on what he's been up to since he rocked the OP as  Surf Ninja.   PLEASE SUPPORT ERNIE'S GoFundMe EFFORT: https://www.gofundme.com/erjrofficial    

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! When a Chinese student learns that his beloved master has been murdered by members of an invading Japanese school, he makes it his mission to avenge his headmaster and teach the invaders a lesson in respect. If the story sounds familiar, thats because it’s a remake of a classic that itself has become a classic we we watch Jet Li’s Fist of Legend! SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com Check out these podcasts: A Beardo and a Weirdo Talk Film The Mic Kings Cinema Bushido   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

Can movie martial arts work in the real world? Alfred Hsing, martial artist, actor and wushu champion does his best to answer that question or die trying. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future!     SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   ALFRED HSING: MOVIE MARTIAL ARTS VS REALITY - KUNG FU FAQ 1-7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBAX5Qy2ahk   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP    

After the last episode, I said I was going to work my way through the Marvel/Netflix series “Iron Fist” and report back to you. Well gang, I tried, I really tried but after 6 episodes, I’m tapping out and while I’ll recap each of the episodes I watched here, I’ll also be giving you an alternative film to watch instead that has either Iron or Fist in the title. And no they won’t include any porn.  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! 15 years after the world thought that young Daniel Rand was lost in a plane crash, Danny walks back into his old life and tries to pick up where he left things off. But his friends, his company, and the only other world he ever knew, has left him behind. And they don’t necessarily want him back. Welcome to the Kung Fu drive in podcast, In this episode, we’re punching in on the first episode of the Newest Marvel Netflix production, The Iron Fist. SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

Thank you to all of you for getting me to ONE YEAR of podcasting about all my favorite kung-fu films! It's been an amazing journey and hopefully you will all stick around for Year Two and beyond!   SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

In March of 1967, the Batman and Bruce Lee shared the screen in a campy but epic battle for my geek heart.   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! We visit Shangri-La on the TV show, The Librarians and visit with the Monkey King, played by Ernie Reyes, Jr.!   SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A lone warrior, clinging to life after chasing down three ruthless killers, finds a savior in a young hapless student who is searching for a kung fu master to teach him to be a true fighter. The unlikely pair form a strong bond that gets put to the test when the evil tracks them both down and forces them to put everything on the line. No we’re not talking about Trump, Pence and Bannon, but we ARE talking about Three Evil Masters. SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP  

We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu and martial arts movies past, present, and future! A student in search of THE GLOW goes on a quest through 1980s New York City to find a Master to take him to his final level of training. Standing in his way are a gangster and a vindictive rival who both want him out of the picture for good. We find out how music videos and kung fu come together to birth a cult classic as we revisit, THE LAST DRAGON!   SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP