Kung Fu Drive-in Podcast

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: THE CREATORS! I sat down with several of the filmmakers, actors, producers, and writers who came to the show to put a spotlight on their work! MICAH KHAN: filmmaker, SAFE HOUSE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKaMLs96dPEDcfca6waJEA CAROLINA STEELE: filmmaker, VANISHED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4enutKVgu4U WILL M. CHANG: actor, IRON FIST IG: @will.tomi BRYAN KING: filmmaker, BLACK PANTHER: THE SHOWDOWN https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv27vEEkRsRHZqzm_mJjZoQ DANNY MANTILLA: filmmaker, REBEL WITH A CAUSE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0RWZLJ20xY NICK ALLEN: comic creator, FIGHT OF THE CENTURY https://www.facebook.com/FotcComic/ https://rexco-comics.com/ HARONA CEESAY: filmmaker, LINCOLN ROAD https://blackdopecinema.com/   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: SOKE LARRY BARR Soke Larry Barr is the grandmaster and founder of Seido Ryu ("Way of Life Style") Karate. He has been training and teaching for thirty-five years, and he shares his mental toughness and no-nonsense approach to life, health, relationships, and business inside the pages of his book titled, "Wisdom from the Dojo and Other Tales." SOKE BARR'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Soke-Larry-Barr/e/B07H2S3N6W/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: LEGEND of the DAYWALKER "Blade" made an impact on film and comics but even though the movies are over ... for now ... the spirit lives on in actor, martial artist, and cosplayer, Legend of the Daywalker!   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: CAPTAIN ZORIKH Captain Zorikh, writer, actor, filmmaker, and Medieval Martial Artist joins me to talk about the European Marital Arts, aka armored knights! PLUS a brief explanation of Captain Marvel culture! LINKS: www.captainzorikh.com www.youtube.com/captainzorikh www.youtube.com/newyorkknightscombat www.captainmarvelculture.com   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor, martial artist, LOREN AVEDON, joins me to share his insights in martial arts, talk about his trials and tribulations in the film world, and give some behind the scenes perspective on the making of some of his cult classics like KING OF THE KICKBOXERS and NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER 2!.  We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  LOREN'S SITE: www.lorenavedon.com   SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor, LAWRENCE KAO, joins me to talk about his upcoming turn as TOMMY WAH in the new Netflix supernatural, martial arts series, WU ASSASSINS. We also talk about what drives him as an actor and his outlook as an Asian American representing in the arts.  We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor, stuntman, and the oldest Power Ranger in Power Rangers canon, YOSHI SUDARSO joins me to talk about making his mark in the TV and movie world. We talk about joining the legacy of the Power Rangers mythos, his upcoming kung fu work in The Paper Tigers, celebrating Indonesian action films with Buffalo Boys, and his secret formula for never needing to wear a shirt.  YOSHI'S SOCIALS: IG: @yoshi_sudarso TWITTER: @yoshi_sudarso "ARTHUR" SHORT FILM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbw2hfdifD4&t=16s   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

 Welcome to the first in a new segment on the podcast which I call "Mat Chat"! I'll be speaking to martial arts instructors all over the world to get some insight on what it takes to teach and run a martial arts school today. Today's guest, one of MY instructors, Sensei Nick of the Satori Academy of Martial Arts in Cranford, NJ.  CHECK OUT SATORI ACADEMY: http://www.satoriacademynj.com/   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

From its inception, "Into the Badlands" broke new ground for diversity and martial arts on TV. After three and a half seasons, AMC is shuttering the show but the final 8 episodes promises to end the show's run with a BANG. Leading the way is Fight Unit Director, ANDY CHENG. Andy joins me to talk about what he's brought to the show's closing chapter and explains why he has hope that this is anything but the end of the Badlands! ANDY CHENG'S SOCIALS: TWITTER: @andycheng23 IG: @andycheng23   SAVE THE BADLANDS PETITION by DAVE MOORE: https://www.change.org/p/amazon-netflix-any-broadcasting-company-that-wants-something-special-save-into-the-badlands-itb     We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

From dancing on stage with Chris Brown to stunt doubling the Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War, GUI DaSILVA is front and center on all the action! A martial artist as well as an actor, Gui has his sights set on crafting the next generation of action hero. We also talk about the finer points of Capoiera, pizza, and when you have to admit that you can no longer do "The Worm".  GUI'S FB PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/guidasilvagreene/ IG: @guixdasilva TWITTER: @guidasilvaback    We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Martial artist, actress, stuntwoman, and filmmaker, MARIA TRAN, joins me from Down Under to talk about her continuing journey through martial arts and film. From working with the likes of Jason Statham on "The Meg" to Jackie Chan in "Bleeding Steel", Maria has extended her film work to creating the upcoming documentary Femmes Fatales: Seen and Unheard, which showcases female action stars in an industry that often doesn't quite give them their due.    PHOENIX EYE FILMS: https://www.phoenixeye.com.au/ FACEBOOK PAGES: MARIA TRAN: https://www.facebook.com/mariatranactress/?ref=br_rs PHOENIX EYE FILMS: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=240874829758581&ref=br_rs INSTAGRAMS: PHOENIX EYE FILMS: @phoenixeyefilms MARIA TRAN: @mariatran85   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Wing Chun Master, instructor, and fight coordinator, Sifu Leo Au Yeung joins me to talk about the martial art of Wing Chun and his work on the film Ip Man, where he served as principal Wing Chun instructor to Donnie Yen and cast! Sifu Leo also shares some info on Internal Wing Chun as he prepares for his New York City seminars on the art.  SIFU LEO'S FB PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/sifuleo1/ INTERNAL WING CHUN SEMINAR PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2179847302033816/ Hosted by the WING CHUN BROTHERHOOD   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor, Stuntman, Producer, Director, and all-around cinematic superman, PHILIP TAN, joins me to talk about his long career in Hollywood, that in reality is just getting started. From working with Peter Sellers to Steven Spielberg, from Jack Nicholson to Will Smith, Philip Tan has seen and done it all. Listen for his amazing story from the set of Bloodsport 2 and how he first tested the work of a little startup named Industrial Light and Magic. PHILIP TAN'S IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0848883/?ref_=nv_sr_1 We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Actor and filmmaker, CELIA AU, joins me to talk about her work in film and TV, her martial arts training, and why ET scared her as a kid. We also talk a little bit about her upcoming work in Wu Assassins, a supernatural, martial arts drama from Netflix. Finally, we find out who in the Wu Assassins cast can karaoke like a mofo. FOLLOW CELIA ON ALL HER SOCIALS: @itsceliaau We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: HANSHI RICO GUY Grandmaster Rico Guy joins me from the floor of the Urban Action Showcase & Expo to talk about his martial arts accmplishments that led to his becoming a black samurai! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rico.guy.98   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: GRANDMASTER JOE REBELO Kenpo Joe, Joe Rebelo, joins me to talk about his journey through marital arts as a student, instructor, and host of Martial Arts Today TV! KENPO JOE FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/joe.rebelo.39 YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwApVpADTK0RbbizjRMGc3Q   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: RIC MEYERS Rice Meyers, aka Kung Fu Panda and Kung Fu Santa, and host of ACTION FILM AUTOPSY sat down with me to talk kung fu thru the years and who's doing kung fu right, right now. ACTION FILM AUTOPSY: http://actionfilmautopsy.com/   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: SIFU ALAN GOLDBERG Master Alan Goldberg joined me from the Urban Action Showcase & Expo to talk kung fu, Acrtion Martial Arts Magazine, and the largest martial arts event in the world, the Action martial Arts Mega Weekend! http://hohmega.com/mastergoldberg.html http://www.actionmartialartsmagazine.com   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: SIFU CLIFF Sifu Cliff joined me on the floor of the Urban Action Showcase & Expo to talk his film THE MARTIALIST and his expo, the Chinese Kung Fu and Karate Expo! Get tickets to the Expo and follow Sifu Clff at the links below! CHINESE KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/Chinese-Kung-Fu-Karate-Expo-Masters-Of-Martial-Arts-Awards-619789651453208/ MARTIALIST MOVIE FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/martialistmovie/   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO INTERVIEW SERIES: ART SCHOOL DROPOUTS Joey Min and Stephanie Pham of the East Coast indie filmmakers and YouTubers, The Art School Dropouts joined me on the floor of the Urban Action Showcase & Expo to talk movies, martial arts and more! Watch for their new projects coming up very soon by following their links below! ART SCHOOL DROPOUTS PAGE: https://www.artschooldropouts.com/asdo ART SCHOOL DROPOUTS YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/artschooldropouts   URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO: www.urbanactionshowcase.com   We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP