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The Kung Fu Genius Podcast is hosted by Sifu Alex Richter, the co-host of the fan-favorite Dudes of Kung Fu. The KFG Podcast covers topics such as Wing Chun Kung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, and Bruce Lee - but also Kung Fu films, Hong Kong culture, history, and guest interviews.
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A podcast for care partners, cancer patients, and anybody who knows or loves somebody with cancer, particularly colorectal cancer (CRC). Care Partners Compass is told through the lens of a Stage 4 CRC care partner with occasional guests. Season 1 will be primarily from my personal experience as a stage 4 CRC care partner. Topics will include diagnosis, biomarkers, clinical trials, second opinions, finding hope and joy, and more. The podcast trailer is out now. Please listen and share widely. ...
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I'm your host, Trevor Maxwell. I'm a stage IV colon cancer survivor, and I've got a message for other men: You don't have to go through cancer alone. Every week on the Man Up to Cancer podcast, you can expect raw, unfiltered conversations about men, cancer, and our experiences. My guests will be other patients, survivors, advocates, and friends from #cancerland. We'll tackle the topics of grief, pain, and the physical suck-fest of cancer. But .. PLOT TWIST.. we're also going to joke, laugh, ...
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For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free…
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Welcome to the eleventh episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC where I talk with my best friend for over 30 years, my wife Kristine about healthy distractions. Kristine was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer on her 49th birthday in July 2021. We have had to come up with a lot of coping mechanisms to deal with this cancer diagnosis, and …
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Welcome to the tenth episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC where I talk with friend and fellow stage 4 care partner Liz from Vancouver. Liz's daughter Haley was diagnosed with advanced stage 4 colon cancer in June 2022 at the age of 19. Liz talks about all the different ways she and her family were able to say yes to opportunities and t…
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For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free…
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Welcome to the ninth episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC where I talk about my wife Kristine's liver surgery. Her liver surgery was in January 2022. There is a lot involved in a loved one getting to surgery, and care partners can help them prepare for this challenging time. I also talked about staying in the hospital room to help her …
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For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free…
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Welcome to the eighth episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC where I talk to medical librarian Carrie Price about how to find reliable medical information online. I know I learned a lot from Carrie during this episode (including how awesome medical librarians are!), I hope that you do too. Full transcription can be found on the website (…
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For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free…
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Welcome to the seventh episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC where I talk about my wife Kristine's very recent immunotherapy trial and all that it entailed. This is the first episode where I talk about something that is so recent (spoiler alert, she exited the trial officially this weekend). So I don't have the benefit of time and other…
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For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free…
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Welcome to the sixth episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC where I talk about the importance of a team of... teams? It's so difficult to go through CancerLand by yourself - as a stage 4 patient, or even as a care partner. In this episode I talk about the importance of a good medical team (local and when you get multiple opinions), the i…
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When should you screen for colon cancer? What are the currently available screening options? What are the new options on the horizon? What about the rise of colorectal cancer in young people? These are the questions I tackle in today's 25-minute episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. Got questions or comments? I want to hear them! Cologuard Fight…
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SMALL FLUB IN EPISODE: I said Unique Publications is owned by Black Belt Magazine - I should have said Inside Kung Fu (I don't know how or why I made THAT mistake). All references to Black Belt Magazine should be swapped to Inside Kung Fu Magazine. Sorry for the mistake! Alright peeps, on today’s episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the Genius (a…
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Welcome to the fifth episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC with the 2nd episode of chemo. This episode is what happened after the 1st pivot (Episode 4) and 3 liver mets popped back up and had to be dealt with using FOLFIRI and EGFR inhibitors (specifically panitumimab or Vectibix). Supporting your loved one while they are on chemo, espe…
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Alright peeps, on today’s episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the Genius (aka Alex Richter) will be talking to That Phat Samurai Guy . Lots of gems, a little Bruce Lee, and lot’s of “that’s Lou Diamond Phillips??” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour KFG Swag Shop (T-…
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Welcome to the fourth episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC on The Pivot (part 1). Having backup plans, and being able to pivot quickly is essential, especially with a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis. In this episode, I talk about the need to pivot, what that entails, and some tips not just for care partners, but for friends and fam…
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I'm joined on today's show by Joy and Isaac Moel, a mother and son from Iowa City, Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!). Isaac was just 23 years old in April 2019 when he was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. He was otherwise healthy and had no family history or other red flags. Just when Isaac was gaining independence as an adult, he was forced into the r…
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Alright peeps, on today’s episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the Genius (aka Alex Richter) will be answering all sorts of great questions from the Patreons. Lots of gems, lots of books by Bruce Lee, and lot’s of “practice "je lik", but not on little Johnny!” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ult…
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Welcome to the third episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC on biomarkers. I am joined again by CRC patient advocate and friend Annie Delores, whose information can be found here or through the podcast's website. In today's episode, we talk about the basics and importance of biomarkers and colorectal cancer. Full transcription can be fou…
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Alright peeps, on today’s episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the Genius (aka Alex Richter) will be LIVE on YouTube . Lots of gems, lots of Shaolin Nonsense,, and lot’s of “but if the Yim Wing Chun fairy tale is not real, how can life go on?” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-k…
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Welcome to the second episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC. In today's episode, we'll look at my wife Kristine's first line chemo (FOLFOXIRI) for colorectal cancer as I trace some of the earlier steps of her stage 4 colorectal cancer journey and what it is like for a stage 4 care partner. Chemo is important in stage 4, as it gives the …
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Alright peeps, on this 162th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering all sorts of hot nonsense from one thePatreons. Lots of gems, lots of Jeet Kune Do is dead, and lot’s of "The Triads and the Shaolin Temple? Get the real story here...(it's all bullsh*t)” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu …
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Welcome to the first episode of Care Partner's Compass: Navigating CRC. In today's episode, we'll look back at the beginning of the my wife Kristine's stage 4 colorectal cancer journey, the diagnosis. I am joined by CRC patient advocate and friend Annie Delores, whose information can be found here or through the podcast's website. Full transcriptio…
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My guest today is Ethan Zohn, a former professional soccer player, winner of the world's most famous reality show Survivor, humanitarian, philanthropist, author, inventor, investor, advocate for cannabis and psychedelics, with a special interest in helping cancer patients and survivors. Ethan is the co-founder of the global non-profit, Grassroot So…
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Alright peeps, on today’s episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the Genius (aka Alex Richter) will be talking with Hong Kong movie legend Bey Logan. Lots of gems, lots of clones of Bruce Lee,, and lot’s of “if you want to fight my Sifu, you gotta fight me first!” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingtsun.com/u…
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#KFG has been one of my go-to hashtags during the past six years living with stage IV colon cancer. But what is it? On today's throwback episode of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, we go back to a show from August 2020. It's crazy to think that nearly four years have passed since I recorded this. In this bonus episode, the meaning of KFG gets revealed…
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Alright peeps, on this 160th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering all sorts of hot nonsense from one of our Patreons. Lots of gems, lots of Bruce Lee hanging out with Bill G, and lot’s of "Hey British guys, it's Jim Chow... not Sham Wow!” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://w…
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Today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast, I'm joined by super advocate DeMetrius Kee from Rancho Cucamonga, California. When his stepfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, the ripple effect hit the entire family hard, especially 41-year-old DeMetrius. "It threw us all off. I spent several years in the health and wellness space and had no i…
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Alright peeps, on this 159th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be talking to legendary martial arts actor Richard Norton. Lots of gems, lots of fighting Sammo Hung, and lot’s of “I'm not here to protect you from them, I'm here to protect them from you!” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: http…
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On today's episode, two of Canada's most helpful (and obviously handsome) cancer fighters sit down for a chat with me about friendship. Jay Abramovitch of South Mountain, Ontario, and Jason Manuge of Kingston, Ontario, were both in their 30s when they were diagnosed with young onset colorectal cancer. Jason is facing the challenges of cancer that h…
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Alright peeps, on this 158th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering two questions from the Patreons. Lots of gems, lots of duck buttin..., and lot’s of “my uncle taught Bruce Lee the tae kwon don't and so many kicks....” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingtsun.com/…
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How does a person find comfort and care when he is the one who usually does the comforting? The Rev. Ian Williams, a pastor at St. Helen Parish in Hebron, Indiana, is my guest today on the Man Up to Cancer Podcast. He has been living with metastatic liver cancer for more than three years. Father Ian is the leader of the Indiana Chapter of Man Up to…
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Alright peeps, on special first episode of season 4 of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be hosting a quiz show. Lots of gems, and lot’s of hot nonsense, and lot's of "come on, you know who is going to win!" Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour …
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Alright peeps, on this Season 3 Finale of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will take questions live from the audience! Lots of gems, lots of coke spoons,, and lot’s of “Someone should write a book of all of Bruce Lee’s real fights… oh wait…!” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingtsun.com/u…
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Trailer and introduction to Care Partners Compass: Navigating CRC podcast. Short introduction to the podcast. New episodes will start to be released in March 2024, Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Host: Elsa Lankford Production: Elsa Lankford Music by: Elsa Lankford Disclaimer: This podcast and its content is for entertainment purposes only. The …
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A solo show with your host Trevor Maxwell The stress of cancer accumulates, a thick and heavy covering that I can't shake. It builds with each scan, each blood draw, each surgery. It builds in the days between. Nearly six years in the world of never knowing. For 2,130 days the stress builds and my body and soul labor under the weight of it. What ar…
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When I think about today’s guest, which is often, I think of his thoughtfulness, curiosity, joy, his welcoming nature, his beautiful heart. Lee Silverstein is joining us from his home in Tampa Bay, Florida. Lee is a natural helper of people; As a career management professional, he has been a consultant, mentor, and coach helping students, executive…
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Alright peeps, on this 155th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering all sorts of hot nonsense from the Patreons. Lots of latismus dorsi, and lot’s of “hey bro, I gotta get my reps in, and by the way, you're doing it all wrong!” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingts…
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Alright peeps, on this special NEW YEARS edition of the KFG Podcast, the Kung Fu Genius goes LIVE with all your funniest, silliest, or controversial questions regarding Bruce Lee, Wing Chun, and Kung Fu! Well, at least, that was the plan at the time of scheduling this recording. Let's see what happens! Let’s get to it!” New Wooden Dummy Book: https…
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Alright peeps, on this 154th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering all sorts of hot nonsense from the Patreons. Lots of gems, lots of KeLeFe's challenging Bruce Lee, and lot’s of “I totally saw that saw going through the guys head in Big Boss... on Beta Max!” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kun…
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Our good buddy Joe Bullock joins the show to look back over the past four years of working together on our mission to help men facing cancer, and the new era of Man Up to Cancer as a non-profit organization. Joe's the Chief Operating Officer in case you haven't heard! Of course we get off track and talk about #decklife, Peeps, and gingerbread house…
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Alright peeps, on this 152nd episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be doing the final recap of the epic Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour. Lots of gems, lots of Sifus and seafood, and lot’s of “Pro-tip: if you’re looking for karaoke and the best late night food, always go to a triad bar!” Let’s get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Ko…
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Alright peeps, on this 151st episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering all sorts of hot nonsense from the Patreons. Lots of gems, lots of Biu Tze never leaves the door, and lot’s of “oh you think Biu Tze is for emergency situations? Show me a fight you've been in that was not an emergency!” Let’s get to it!…
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Alright peeps, on this 150th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be recapping his latest trip to Hong Kong. Lots of gems, lots of Bruce Lee's house - cursed AND a love motel? And lot’s of “You want to sit in this chair? It was Yip Man's... no biggie!” Let’s get to it! Get FREE Info on the 2024 Hong Kong Trip: http…
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Alright peeps, on this 149th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering all sorts of hot nonsense from the Patreons. Lots of gems, lots of Viking Samurais in tights, and lot’s of “Oh, you're a historian? Where are you documents to support your hypothesis?” Let’s get to it! Five Deadly Rebels Podcast (the KFG…
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Alright peeps, on this 148th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be attacking Goldenbell Training clickbaity vids... Lots of gems, lots of Bolo Yeung punching Bruce Lee,, and lot’s of “Did you know Steven Seagal has that hairline CGi thingy?” Let’s get to it! NEW KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) New…
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Alright Peeps, on this 147th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be recapping Day Two of his recent Hong Kong trip with Mikey. Lots of gems, lots of Arthur Tang's horse stance, lots of "This isn't a regular Cheung Saam, this is a Manchu Cheung Saam!". Let's get to it! NEW KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $3…
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Alright peeps, on this 145th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering all sorts of hot nonsense from the Patreons. Lots of gems, warriors paying their bills online, and lot’s of “you don't want to stick to me? I'll make you stick to me!” Let’s get to it! NEW KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) …
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Alright peeps, on this 145th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering one question from the Patreons. Lots of gems, lots of Karate belts, and lot’s of “hey dude, I don’t need a ranking system… I talk with my hands!” Let’s get to it! NEW KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) New Wooden Dummy Book:…
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Alright Peeps, on this 144th episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the KFG (aka Alex Richter) will be answering one question from Patreon. Lots of gems, lots of adaptation, lots of "you know the KFG knows JKD politics... and he still doesn't give a f*ck!". Let's get to it! NEW KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) New Wooden Dummy Book: …
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