Kung Fu Drive-in Podcast

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: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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 and stars of films like BLOODFIST, RING OF FIRE, and SHOWDOWN IN MANILA, DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON chats with me from the Martial Arts Mega Weekend 2023! We cover things happening at the event, future fight prospects, past grievances with Frank Dux, and an upcoming film with Cynthia Rothrock now on Kickstarter, BLACK CREEK! JOIN THE KICKSTARTER HERE: www.blackcreekmovie.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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

Writer, Director SHELDON LETTICH stops to chat with us from the Martial Arts Mega Weekend! We talk about his influential films in the martial arts genre, working with Jean Claude Van Damme, correcting the facts on Frank Dux, and what's coming up next! Also check out the book chronicling some of his adventures "SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME! SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME: https://www.amazon.com/Sheldon-Lettich-Vietnam-Van-Damme/dp/1629339873/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GR2W4RETMM8L&keywords=Sheldon+Lettich&qid=1675099784&sprefix=sheldon+lettich%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1   SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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 royalty, the Lady Dragon herself, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK sat down with the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast at the Martial Arts Mega Weekend to talk about her new passion project BLACK CREEK! The Kickstarter for the film is now LIVE with several awesome incentives like roles in the film and fight scenes against the likes of Don "The Dragon" Wilson and much more! JOIN THE KICKSTARTER HERE" www.blackcreekmovie.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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

THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WILL BE THERE! WILL YOU? Presenting Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame Mega Weekend in Atlantic City, NJ! January 27, 28, 29, 2023 The Top Destination for Health & Fitness, Martial Arts, and MMA Fans from All Over the Globe!  Referred to as the “Academy Awards” of the Martial Arts! EVENT DETAILS: https://actionmegahoh.com/ CONTACT MASTER ALAN GOLDBERG: 917-873-5963 SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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, actor, instructor, and now filmmaker WILLIE "THE BAM" JOHNSON talks with us about his upcooming inspirational film, "1 OUT OF 100"! Inspired in part by real-life events, "1 Out Of 100" is billed as a coming-of-age indie drama that centers on Elijah (Willie “Bam!” Johnson), an ex-con out on early parole and working at a martial arts dojo during the height of COVID-19. FOLLOW "THE BAM": https://pointmma.com/ WATCH "1 OUT OF 100" https://pointmma.com/blog/130501/Presenting-1-Out-of-100   SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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, capoeirista, actor, stuntman LATEEF CROWDER whose work shines in films like "The Protector", as "Eddy Gordo" in "Tekken", and as Din Djarin in "The Mandalorian" spares a few minutes during his appearance at New York Comic Con 2022 to talk with me about the importance of capoeira in his life and work and the adventures he has seen because of it!  FOLLOW LATEEF: IG: @lateefcrowderdossantos   SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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, stuntwoman, actress from such epic films as BLACK PANTHER, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, and THE WOMAN KING, JÉNEL STEVENS joins the show from the set of her new film SHADOW FORCE to talk about her career from the martial arts mats to the magic of moviemaking and all the bumps and brusies in between!  FOLLOW JÉNEL: IG: @jenel_stunts   SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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

OUT OF THE DARKNESS: https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Chi-Osbourne-Out-Darkness/dp/169780893X Martial artist, Instructor, Author, and multiple UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee ANDREW CHI OSBOURNE joins the show to talk about the impact that martial arts has had, and continues to have, on his life. Andrew also shares a bit of the trauma he endured from an unprovoked attack and the road to recovery afterwards.  FOR MORE OF ANDREW CHI OSBOURNE'S WORK: https://www.facebook.com/chimanoflife88888888/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GMqplru-piZlyetOEMxvA https://twitter.com/osbourne_andrew   SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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

KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO 16 INTERVIEW SERIES: CHIU CHI LING Martial artist, instructor, and actor CHIU CHI LING returns to the show to talk about his teaching and acting through the trials of Covid and beyond. Known for his work in films like KUNG FU HUSTLE and MADE IN CHINATOWN, Chiu Chi Ling brings the art of Hung Gar to the big screen here and abroad!   SIFU CHIU CHI LING: https://www.facebook.com/ChiuChiLing 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

KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO 16 INTERVIEW SERIES: SHIDOSHI NATE INGRAM Martial artist, instructor, and former bareknuckle champion SHIDOSHI NATE INGRAM talks with us about his view on martial artsd today and the noble mission of his magazine DEADLY ART of SURVIVAL!   DEADLY ART OF SURVIVAL MAGAZINE: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=deadly%20art%20of%20survival%20magazine 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

KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO 16 INTERVIEW SERIES: SNAKE BLOCKER Martial artist and instructor SNAKE BLOCKER talks with us about his system of Apache martial arts, derived from Native American myths and storytelling!  SNAKE BLOCKER: https://www.snakeblocker.org/ 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

KUNG FU & KARATE EXPO 16 INTERVIEW SERIES: DERRICK FLIRTCROFT Armored combat athlete and CEO of Castle Entertainment, DERRICK FLITCROFT returns to the show to update us on the state of armored combat today! Have you ever imagined yourself a knight of the Round Table, doing battle in the field with maces, swords, or battle axes? Strap on a suit of armor and find your local armored combat league and give it a go!  CASTLE TOURNAMENTS FB PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/Castle-Tournaments-110075217943138/ 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

WATCH THE FULL "TWISTING TIGER FILM HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5W2MMnWKI From filmmaker JOSEPH LE, TWISTING TIGER is out in its final form! After committing to a life of zen, a Black Shaolin Disciple with PTSD must break his vow of nonviolence and save his students from a bloodthirsty Asian gang. I'm joined by Joseph and actors, Tarell Kota Bullock, Brandon H. Lee, and Smitty Chai as they take me through the birth, development, and release of this martial arts drama from the 'hood. SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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  

UPCOMING GIAN GALANG EXHIBIT: MAY 14-29, GALLERY NUCLEUS FORM & FURY: THE ART OF WUSHU https://www.gallerynucleus.com/ Putting the "artist" in "martial artist", GIAN GALANG, creates dynamic artwork with a martial arts flavor for companies like Vice, Reebok, the UFC, and most recently, for the Criterion Collection of Bruce Lee's Greatest Hits! We chat about his workflow as he tries to capture the kinetic nature of styles like wushu, muay thai, and MMA in a 2d medium. Plus we get into some film and comics connections through the years. FOR MORE OF GIAN'S ART: https://giangalang.com/ SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein 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

GO FUND ME FOR ERNIE REYES JR. POST KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECOVERY: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ernie-reyes-jr-kidney-transplant In this special episode, I talk with Destiny Reyes as she gives us an update on the recovery of brother, Ernie Reyes Jr. after his recent kidney transplant. The road to recovery for Ernie is long and he needs all the help he can get while he is away from home and family resting. A part of the Go Fund Me update from Destiny is below. Visit Ernie's page above to send him some love and help.   “I’ve learned that my purpose in life wasn’t to be an actor and to be famous. It was to use my talents to inspire others to achieve their goals and have a good life.”   -- Ernie Reyes Jr.   If you grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, you probably remember Ernie Reyes Jr. as the child star of the TV show Sidekicks, and in the movies The Last Dragon, Surf Ninjas, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You may even remember him from The Rundown with "The Rock," Dwayne Johnson. Regardless of where you have seen or

The Urban Action Showcase & Expo Virtual Experience 2021 took us BEHIND THE ACTION with the best Action Directors, Fight Choreographers, and Stunt Coordinators working today! Hear some industry insight from BRETT CHAN (Warrior, Halo: The Series, Kung Fu) VLAD RIMBURG (Lucifer, Unlucky Stars) KEN QUITUGUA (The Paper Tigers) DAN RIZZUTO (Wu Assassins, Torn) EMMANUAEL MANZANARES (Titans, The Mandalorian)! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!  FOR MORE: www.urbanactionshowcase.com SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

The Urban Action Showcase & Expo Virtual Experience 2021 took is into THE DRAGON'S DEN for a chat with The Lady Dragon herself, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK! We chatted about her continuing adventures on and off screen and reminisced about her time on the 90s psycho thriller, martial arts romp, TIGER CLAWS! We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!  FOR MORE: www.urbanactionshowcase.com SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Circle of Bones, a Filipino independent horror/action film written and directed by award-winning Filipino filmmaker Vincent Soberano is showing in US theaters starting October 22, 2021. Released by Vertical Entertainment and repped by Safier Entertainment, the movie is in Tagalog and English language and was filmed in Panglao, Bohol and Cainta, Rizal. It is produced by IndieGo Pictures Entertainment in cooperation with CMB Films and Blackburst Studios. International action star Sarah Chang joins Filipino stars Jana Victoria, Marela Torre, Ian Ignacio and Epy Quizon, with a cameo of the Philippines’ iconic Joel Torre in “Circle of Bones,” a film based on Vincent Soberano’s unpublished book, “Yawa” - tales of local superstitions and modern-day urban legends of the Visayas region. Set in the picturesque island of Panglao, Bohol, the story is told by a lone survivor of a mysterious cult suspected of mass murders and human sacrifices. PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE REVEAL OF CASTING NEWS FOR SARAH! FOLLOW SARAH AND VINCENT ON