Best Torv Podcasts (2024)

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Torvus Podcast: S4E1: Stranger Things 4, Obi Wan Kenobi and D&D 54:03

2+ y ago54:03

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Ari and Jason are back for SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 of the Torvus Podcast. We have a casual conversation about the greatness of Stranger Things 4 and why it hit the mark. We also discuss the failings of Obi Wan Kenobi, how writing is so important to shows and recall some dungeons and dragons experiences.

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The Torvus Podcast S3E4: The Ninja Films of the 80s 1:09:16

3+ y ago1:09:16

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This was huge episode of for us! The Ninja movies of the 80s shaped who were are today. These movies got so many kids interested in martial arts. We tackle the main ninja actor Sho Kosugi and look at the films Enter the Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: Domination and Pray for Death. We also briefly talk about American Ninja, ninja weapons an…

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Torvus Podcast S3E3: Which Films Should Never be Remade or Rebooted 1:09:53

3+ y ago1:09:53

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The guys review several movies that have been remade or rebooted and explain why it worked (typically does not) or not. We discuss the new Godzilla Vs Kong 2021, Goonies, Batman, Conan, Dune, Big Trouble in Little China and more. We also go off on why Hollywood insists on ruining old movies and why FANS who are in the movie business make films bett…

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Torvus Podcast S3E2: Why Godzilla is the King of Monsters. 1:02:14

3+ y ago1:02:14

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Are you a Godzilla fan? You should be. He is the king of Monsters after all. Ari, Alex and Jason chat about the Iconic Godzilla and specially the 1962 Godzilla vs Kong and how it's held up over the years. We throw out some trivia and find out the secret on how monsters could stand in the middle of the ocean, the iconic sound of "gojira" and the guy…

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Torvus Podcast: E3E1: Boba Fett vs The Mandalorian 1:27:03

4y ago1:27:03

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Torvus Podcast. We kick it off with the first in a series called the VERSUS episodes, where we pit your favourite characters , movies or other geeky things against one another. In episode 1, we tackle the great bounty hunter debate: Boba Fett vs The Mandalorian (Din DJARIN). Who has better aromor? Who is a better fighter?…

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Torvus Podcast S2E10:Torvus Podcast S2E10: Professional Wrestling and with Relentless Jon Atlas (Mike Mizerski) 1:45:03

4y ago1:45:03

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This is a remarkable episode where I sit down with Mike Mizerski aka RELENTLESS JON ATLAS. We talk professional wrestling and his real life story to get to the top. He was shot in a drive by shooting and has battled Cancer 3 times and even did the WWE tryouts WHILE ON CHEMOTHERAPY. I quiz Mike on wrestlers finishing moves and he gets all of them 10…

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Torvus Podcast S2E9: The Crow and what makes a GREAT revenge flick 1:08:55

4y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

The haunting that happened tonight. Topics: The Crow, revenge flicks, graphic novels, the worst zombies and a real life haunting. While filming the latest episode of the @torvus_podcast, Alex, Jason and I had quite the experience. The Episode is about the film the Crow (and coming back from the dead). The episode is also dedicated to Dane Botfield …

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The Torvus Podcast: S2E8: Conan the Barbarian 1:21:45

4y ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Enter the world of Robert E Howard's Conan the Barbarian. We discuss the pulp fiction stories, comic and of course the Movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Learn about how they forged the swords for the movie, what was the riddle or steel and who was suppose to play Thulsa DOOM (it wasn't suppose to be James Earl Jones originally).…

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Torvus Podcast S2E7: The best and worst of Sword and Sorcery (dedicated to Dane Botfield) 1:32:16

4y ago1:32:16

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This special edition was recorded on August 7 2020 on what would have been our viking friend Dane Botfield's 40th birthday. So, we decided to do the cheesiest, geekiest thing we could think of: SWORD and SORCERY movies. Join us for an absolute nerd-fest as we discuss: -the 10 levels of the heroes journey -the best and worst of the Sword and Sorcery…

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Torvus Podcast S2E6: The Mandela Effect: Alternate Realities or False Memories 57:46

4+ y ago57:46

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July 31 2020: Ari and Jason sat down for an epic geek chat about alternate realities and the phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect. The Mandela Effect posits that there are several time lines we live on and major events like CERN (discovering the god particle) and other rips in time/space have caused us to get pushed from one reality to another. A…

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Torvus Podcast S2E5: Is Dungeons and Dragons Thriving or Dying in 2020? Special Guest DM TWIGG 1:08:19

4+ y ago1:08:19

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The year is 2020 and our world is in chaos. Is there room for Dungeons and Dragons? Is it outdated and dying? Are people playing the game? Is technology making table top role playing obsolete? We sit down with special guest Mike TWIGG and really, really get into D&D. We chat about the best editions, the Satanic Scare of the late 70s, and how to run…

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Torvus Podcast S2E4: Dungeons & Dragons and our first CONTEST 1:10:44

4+ y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

The wait is over-we finally get down and talk about the king of all geeky things-Dungeons and Dragons. The game that started it all. The game that launched all other RPGs and influenced media, movies, fiction and more. ARi, Jason and Alex discuss some of the history of D&D, favorite monsters, trivia, and show some very rare prints from when it all …

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Tovus Podcast: S2E3: The Toys That Made Us Too 1:06:30

4+ y ago1:06:30

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In episode 3 of season 2, Ari, Jason and Alex put their brains together and come up with the 15 most influential toys from their childhood. You'll be amazed what didn't make the list and what kind of "toy" was free and gave kids hours of fun. We also chat about the most important thing a toy needs to make it lasting. Join us for the Toys that made …

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Torvus Podcast: S2E2: Women In Jiu Jitsu: Strength, Character and Levelling the Playing Field 1:02:52

4+ y ago1:02:52

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I sat down with 4 amazing women: Angel, Rena, Talia and Meagan, and chatted about their views on Jiu Jitsu, the struggles they overcame, perceptions and the community they are involved with. Academies, teachers and students often miss the mark on what is going on from a female perspective. It was a candid and enlightening conversation. -How they go…

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Corona buddies, FaceTime, & SQ 34:07

4+ y ago34:07

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In the second episode of season 2, we are talking about the pandemic COVID 19 - Coronavirus, how to keep ourselves busy during quarantines, how dating is self innovating itself, and a whole lot of ideas how how to pass your time. For this episode I have Path Khatau, my buddy from Mumbai and we are yelling at each other rather ;) . He’s an ex journa…

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Purell, toilet paper & soft d**cks! 28:53

4+ y ago28:53

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In the first episode of season 2, we are talking about the pandemic COVID 19, our experiences, how we are coping, and what we need to do to make sure this blows over. For this episode I have George Rodriguez from California. He’s a fireman and a microbiologist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetorvimeltdown/suppo…

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Torvus Podcast: S2: E1: Big Trouble in Little China 1:03:57

5y ago1:03:57

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Considered one of the best cult films of all time, Director John Carpenter spins a tale of adventure, fantasy and comedy in this 1986 classic. Tune in a find out why Ari has watched this film over 1000 times and learn trivia like: Who was going to play Jack Burton and Wang (the leading roles) but a change fated Kirk Russell And Denis Dunn to take t…

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Torvus Podcast: Episode 26: Season 1 Finale: Navigating Martial Art Plateaus 1:20:30

5y ago1:20:30

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In the season finale of the Torvus Podcast, the crew discusses several topics including how to get people back to the mats, learning styles and disabilities in the arts, backwards engineering moves and how to be a life long martial artist (the secret!). Thanks for a great season and joining us in 2019. We will see you in 2020!…

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Torvus Podcast: Episode 25: The Princess Bride and Dungeons and Dragons 1:02:46

5y ago1:02:46

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One of the most beloved films of our time, the Princess Bride has it all-action, adventure, romance, comedy. This 1973 novel by William Goldman was turned into a movie in 1987 and directed by Rob Reiner. Ari, Alex and Jason discuss rare trivia as well as delve deep into the importance of a backstory. This also leads the boys down the path to Dungeo…

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What is dating? - 2 22:33

5y ago22:33

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In this week’s episode I continue talking to my friend Uday Benegal about how dating is so confusing these days. We both agree on how sometimes labels in a relationship are the ones causing people anxiety. Hop on to Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcast to listen to more of us. This is the part 2 of the episode, it’s the f…

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Torvus Podcast: Ep 24: The Deadliest Weapons 1:21:29

5y ago1:21:29

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Talk about a vast subject! The boys tackle the best and craziest weapons in film, games, myth and history. Everything from light sabers to plasma pulse rifles in the 40 watt range, Ari, Jason and Alex delve deep into why we are fascinated with weapons.

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Torvus Podcast: Episode 23: The Bounty Hunters 58:54

5y ago58:54

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Bounty Hunting is a complicated profession.-The Client, The Mandalorian Enter the world of bounty hunting, a profession that has been around for hundreds of years and apparently, will live into the future. We talk about the most most famos bounty hunters from star wars to real life professional wrestlers who took up the job. Tune in!…

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Torvus Podcast: Ep 22: Professor Keith Owen Part 2 49:46

5y ago49:46

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Here is part two of the Professor Keith Owen interview. I was able to sit down with 3rd degree black belt Professor Keith Owen on the podcast this past weekend and discuss Jiu Jitsu. I have been honored to have been able to learn from him for many years. Keith has a passion and insight for jiu jitsu that is pretty cool. In part one of a two part se…

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Torvus Podcast: Ep 21: Professor Keith Owen Part 1 42:16

5y ago42:16

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I was able to sit down with 3rd degree black belt Professor Keith Owen on the podcast this past weekend and discuss Jiu Jitsu. I have been honored to have been able to learn from him for many years. Keith has a passion and insight for jiu jitsu that is pretty cool. In part one of a two part series, I decided to push topics that aren't mainstream in…

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What is dating? - 1 19:18

5y ago19:18

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In this week’s episode I talk to my friend Uday Benegal about how dating is so confusing these days. We both agree on how sometimes labels in a relationship are the ones causing people anxiety. Hop on to Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcast to listen to more of us. This is the part one of the episode, the next one comes o…

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Torvus Podcast: Ep 020: Could you survive the Zombie Apocolypse? 1:16:49

5y ago1:16:49

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Have you thought about the zombie apocalypse? Do you have the skills to survive it? Do you have a plan? What kind of zombies are there? What gun and round would be the best to have? How long does it take a body to liquefy after death? Vehicles to use....Join us!

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Torvus Podcast: Ep 019: Ghosts, Ghostbusters, Science and Hauntings 1:09:24

5y ago1:09:24

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Episode 19 tackles anything surrounding ghosts and hauntings. We get into a debate over the veracity of ghosts and how pseudoscience is a mainstay in Ghost "hunting". We also list some of the most haunted places on earth and give you some triva about the 1984 film Ghostbusters!

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Rejection and everything that goes around it. 27:07

5y ago27:07

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In this episode we have Parth Khatau, and we talk or rather rant about whatever goes around when one gets rejected in a relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetorvimeltdown/support

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In a long distance relationship? 27:52

5y ago27:52

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This week’s episode we have Avinash Mahbubani and we talk about how does a long distance relationship takes a toll on you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetorvimeltdown/support

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Torvus Podcast: Ep 018: The Thing: Why So Scary? 1:08:05

5y ago1:08:05

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The 1982 Sci Fi Horror Classic The THING by John Carpenter. It is considered in the top 20 scariest movies of all time. Join us talking about why this film strikes a cord with viewers.

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Torvus Podcast: Ep 017: The Best Action Heroes of the 80s to today 1:38:16

5y ago1:38:16

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There are so many action heroes in movies its super difficult to pick the best....or is it? Get a Gen X vs Millennial perspective on action movies and find out who made our lists and why.

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Torvus Podcast Ep 16: The Top Spacecraft in Science Fiction 1:20:52

5y ago1:20:52

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Talk about a vast topic. Where do you even start with so many cool space vehicles out there. We look at the top 13 best space ships in science fiction and also have our honorable mentions in Dane's Dungeon. What are your favorites? Do you agree or disagree with our list? Tune it!

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Women are from Venus, Men are from where again? 32:19

5y ago32:19

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This week’s episode we have Anurupa Dongre on we talk about how are women and men different? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetorvimeltdown/support

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Torvus Podcast Ep 15: Ferris Bueller and High School Stories 1:08:32

5y ago1:08:32

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Walk down memory land with us as we tackle the our experiences of High School from a GENX and Millennial stand point. We talk a little bit about Ferris Bueller, the cars we had in high school, best skipping class stories, VHS, CDs and tape cassettes. We also talk about why society seems to think its ok to have geek hobbies as a kid and when you are…

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“The Talk!” 24:15

5y ago24:15

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This week’s episode we have Siddhant Prasad and we talk about when to have “The Talk”, if you should do it in the first place, when to have the talk, how to deal with funny friends who give you rubbish advice, and “Aspiration vs Reality”. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetorvimeltdown/support…

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Torvus Podcast Ep 014: The 1994 Time Heist 1:03:01

5y ago1:03:01

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What would happen if you found a time machine and could transport yourself back 25 years to 1994? What would you do if you had 48 hours in that time line? The boys discuss this scenario and also break down how you'd have to prep for it, the caper itself and then what to do when we return.

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Ghoster vs Ghostee 26:30

5y ago26:30

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In this week’s episode we have Parth Khatau as our guest and we talk about Ghosting! Have you been ghosted before? Why would someone do it? How to cope with it?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetorvimeltdown/support

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Torvus Podcast Ep 013: Aliens, UFOs and Storming Area 51 1:03:39

5y ago1:03:39

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This episode, the boys discuss their predictions on the Storming of Area 51 on Sept 20 2019, aliens, ufos and the theory that the Church has a press release ready to go when the Aliens land. What do you think? Tune in....is the truth out there?

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Torvus Podcast Ep 012: Vampires! 1:12:35

5+ y ago1:12:35

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Vampires have captured our imagination for centuries. The boys at the Torvus Podcast tackle a little bit of everything in this one. Movies, Role Playing Games, folklore and also talk about the biggest bullshit weaknesses that Vampires have.

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Text me back already! 26:25

5+ y ago26:25

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In this week’s episode we have Parth Khatau as our guest and we talk about the anxiety attacks you get when your partner won’t respond to your texts on time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetorvimeltdown/support

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Episode 0 1:01

5+ y ago1:01

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We are going to talk about dating with mental health issues. Stay tuned every Saturday! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetorvimeltdown/support

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Torvus Podcast Ep 011: The Best Video Games of All Time. 1:35:31

5+ y ago1:35:31

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We know what you are thinking. How come pac man and donkey kong weren't on our list? The reason is that there were so many to pick from, we had to axe a few classics. Take a trip down memory lane with Ari, Jason and Alex as you get the Gen X and Millennial perspectives on video games. On'y cost you a quarter ;-)…

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Torvus Podcast Ep 010: The Mighty Thor 59:34

5+ y ago59:34

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Was Thor the mightiest Avenger? How strong was he? How did the vikings and Norse people view him? Why Ari has a problem with Storm Breaker. We delve into one of the most popular figures in literature. Let's see what the god of thunder, Thor Odinsson has to offer.

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Torvus Podcast Ep 009: Best Monsters of All Time 1:25:55

5+ y ago1:25:55

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In episode 9, the boys tackle the top 30 monsters in fiction and history. Lots of surprises in this one from the classics to some of the most obscure monsters you've never heard of.

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Torvus Podcast Ep 008: John Carpenter's THEY LIVE 1:03:37

5+ y ago1:03:37

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This was a crazy episode as we watched and discussed 1988's THEY LIVE! We touch upon how timely this film is for 2019, the ultimate henchman who appears in it, the fight scene, and other movie props that show up in this film that were used in others! Conform. Sleep. OBEY.

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Torvus Podcast Ep 007: Above the Law, Steven Seagal and Aikido 59:58

5+ y ago59:58

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In Episode 7, Ari, Alex and Jason chat about Steven Seagal's first film Above the Law and how that changed action movies and introduced the world to aikido. The trio then get philosophical and discuss aikido and its place in martial arts. Also, a lot of cool trivia you may have not known about the movie and Seagal.…

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Torvus Podcast Ep 006: Bloodsport 54:50

5+ y ago54:50

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We tackle one of the most iconic action 80s movies of all time: Bloodsport! Best and worst characters, the mythos of Frank Dux, who really got knocked out during filming and more. You wont want to miss this.

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Torvus Podcast Ep 005: Kirk-Fu, Red Shirts, Geek Code and The Best Deaths in Star Trek 54:17

5+ y ago54:17

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In Episode 005, Ari and his guest Jason, continue on chatting about Star Trek including Capt Kirk's martial art, the Red Shirt curse, Geek code, and the best deaths in all of Star Trek. Join us! Follow us on Instagram at @torvus_podcast

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Torvus Podcast Ep 004: Star Trek-Why it Speaks to Geeks. 59:57

5+ y ago59:57

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Jason joins me on this week's pod cast to discuss one of the geekiest shows of all time-Star Trek. We chat about our favorite Captains, aliens, episodes and what weapon in the ST universe is the stupidest!

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Torvus Podcast Ep 003: Cloaking, Teleporting and GI JOE 52:51

5+ y ago52:51

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In episode 3, Ari and Alex tackle: The Philadelphia Experiment Teleportation and Cloaking technologies how stupid wonder woman's invisible jet was Gi Joe vs He Man and the toys that made us!

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