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Join me on this kung fu movie podcast and let's discuss kung fu movies, martial arts cinema, and action TV & entertainment, past, present, and future then interview the actors, directors, writers, stunt performers, and fight choreographers that bring the action genre to life! Just remember ... your kung fu is good ... but MINE is BETTER!
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Despite his tiny, fleeting epiphanies, host Drew Droege has no idea what his morally bankrupt friends are going to tell him. Painful tales of forbidden desire, embarrassing stupidity, and downright garbage are spun together in search of a larger truth. Lower your expectations.
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In this special ‘Music in Words’ dialogue, Brett and Eddy take the Grand Hall stage alongside Prof. Daniel Chua to offer a glimpse of their creative process, how they navigate the landscape of social media, and the rollercoaster ride of building a successful career through digital content and live world tours. Special Thanks to HKU MUSE and Prof. D…
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Get ready for a deep dive into what being a musician really means with our special guest, James Ehnes. From funny anecdotes of his experiences performing on stage or recording from home, to insights on creating magic and storytelling through performance, James shares his perspective on how to be an authentic musician and performer in the classical …
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Actress, Model, Stuntwoman and now Assistant Stunt Coordinator on FX's epic SHOGUN, SHARLENE ROYER joins the show to talk about her work on the multiple Emmy award-winning show! Sharlene, the first black woman to win a Leo Award for Stunts, shares her insights into the industry, how she got her start, and what it takes to succeed despite any obstac…
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Do we really practice 40 hours a day? In this episode of TwoSet Talks, we share some practice tips we've learnt over the years, including the do's and don'ts of how to improve technique, raise your baseline, and use practice time most effectively. Wanna learn more? Check out https://www.twosetacademy.com The Academy Collection is now LIVE! Get it h…
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Writer, Director, Filmmaker BRUCE DEL CASTILLO joins the show to talk about bringing LADY SCORPIONS to the big screen. Bruce "Lee" talks about balancing action and story while working with martial arts superstars like CYNTHIA ROTHROCK, CAITLIN DeCHELLE, and JOSE MANUEL in the Republic Pictures release of the new era of martial arts cinema! SUPPORT …
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Augustin Hadelich joins us in this episode of TwoSet Talks to share his experiences as a world class violinist: from performing on tour, to how he manages pressure, his tried & tested practice methods and tips for improvement. Listen to Augustin's new album, American Road Trip here: https://w.lnk.to/aroadtrip The Academy Collection is now LIVE! Get…
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The Lady Dragon herself, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK and CAITLIN DeCHELLE from "The Mandalorian", "Wonder Woman", and "Descendans: The Rise of Red" join forces in the most lethal mother/daughter combo ever put on screen in the Republic Pictures release of the new era of martial arts cinema with LADY SCORPIONS! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI…
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We've finally concluded our world tour! In this episode of TwoSet Talks, we sit down to reflect on our experiences of performing across Europe, Asia, America and Australia, and share the highs and lows of our adventures – including some of the craziest stories from the tour. Plus, peek our new Academy Collection on TwoSet Apparel with designs inspi…
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Nicholas Hammond, international star of stage and screen (Sound of Music, Spider-Man, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) talks with me about the Republic Pictures release of the new era of martial arts cinema with the muay thai epic, ART OF EIGHT LIMBS! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein The Brightest Sta…
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INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATORS and ACTION DIRECTORS for the action packed epic, WARRIOR, a series conceived by Bruce Lee himself, BRETT CHAN and JOHNNY YANG. Brett and Johnny go into the teamwork that they emply to bring the heat on Warrior, be it explosive martial arts action or explosive fire stunts. The duo also go intoo fostering camarad…
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In this episode of TwoSet Talks, we sit down with violin prodigy Chloe Chua to discuss her new album release, Butterfly Lovers & Paganini, and learn more about her process behind preparing for a piece and how she manages to balance her practice schedule with her studies. Also available on Spotify and Apple Music. Check out the video with did with C…
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INTERVIEW with the SUPERVISING STUNT COORDINATOR for the absurdly hilarious THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, CORY DeMEYERS! Cory talks with us about shaping the action from the MAX comedy series be it a high speed car chase, a monster truck derby, or a nude fight scene! Plus, we learn how martial arts led to stunts as well as some of Cory's approaches to f…
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INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the gritty motorcycle club movie, THE BIKERIDERS, FREDDIE POOLE! Freddie talks about working with cast and crew to bring the raw action of motorcycle gang life to the big screen. We also chat about Freddie's martial arts background and how that not only fostered trust with the cast but also informed his film…
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In this episode of TwoSet Talks, we finally expose the dark hidden truth behind the man who kidnapped violin chan. Also available on Spotify and Apple Music. Subscribe to our main channel: https://youtube.com/twosetviolin Join us on the world tour! Sign up to be notified when we announce your city: https://worldtour.twosetviolin.com/ Remember to GO…
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What is it like dating as musicians? In this episode of TwoSet Talks, we talk about navigating relationships as musicians and how to deal with feelings of envy and competitiveness. Also available on Spotify and Apple Music. Subscribe to our main channel: https://youtube.com/twosetviolin Join us on the world tour! Sign up to be notified when we anno…
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Welcome back to episode two of TwoSet Talks. In this episode, we share some tips for surviving in an orchestra based on our own experiences. Also available on Spotify and Apple Music. Subscribe to our main channel: https://youtube.com/twosetviolin Join us on the world tour! Sign up to be notified when we announce your city: https://worldtour.twoset…
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INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the FX comedy, RESERVATION DOGS, KRISTA PERRY! Krista shares her journey from the makeup chair to the stunt coordinator's chair and what it takes to keep advancing in an industry that is predominantly male. Plus, Krista talks about some of her adventures on the set of RESERVATION DOGS with horses, conquistad…
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INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the epic FX series "SHOGUN", LAURO DAVID CHARTRAND DEL VALLE! Lauro shares some behind the scenes insight on what went into crafting the epic story set in feudal japan amidst samurai, shinobi, katanas, and kimonos. We talk about the comprehensive research that went into making sure that the authenticity of t…
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INTERVIEW with STUNT COORDINATOR and SFX SUPERVISOR for APPLE TV's latest sci-fi thriller, CONSTELLATION, MARTIN GOERES! Martin joins the show to talk about designing the gravity defying scenes, training the actors for the often grueling shoots, and maintaining the depth of emotion in the spooky, gripping, and sometimes terrifying space saga. SUPPO…
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AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER is streaming on Netflix now and we get a visit from AVATAR KYOSHI herself, writer, producer, director, and actress YVONNE CHAPMAN! Yvonne talks about what it means to her and to fans to be able too bring Avatar Kyoshi to the screen, working with the talented cast, and the impact of representation and hope in the cast of t…
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WARRIOR IS COMING TO NETFLIX FEBRUARY 16! I attended a special press junket put on the by the cast of the Bruce Lee inspired series to talk about the amazing stories, characters, and messages of WARRIOR. Netflix has stated that they are open to a Season 4 if the audience is there so check out what the cast has to say about what makes WARRIOR specia…
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Welcome to the first episode of the TwoSet Talks podcast! As the TwoSet World Tour kicks up again this month in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, Brett & Eddy chat about some of the hurdles and unexpected pitfalls faced from planning their own tours. From the Kickstarter days to selling out the Sydney Opera House in a day, the process is a sim…
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The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes TOBY WILSON, Production Designer for the hit Netflix animation BLUE EYE SAMURAI! Toby shares some of the details that go into creating the look, feel, and action that makes up Blue Eye Samurai. Plus, we geek out a little over some Dungeons and Dragons, Akira, and other old school animations that need to be brou…
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The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes JANE WU, Supervising Director for the hit Netflix animation BLUE EYE SAMURAI! Jane shares her journey with Mizu, Ringo and all the rich, complex characters in Blue Eye Samurai from stroyboard to action design and everything in between. Watch Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix now! SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST …
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The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast welcomes the creative team behind the martial arts adventure that harkens back to the days of the Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, SHADOW FIST 3: THE FINAL CHAPTER. We speak with Director, Bobby Samuels, Writer and Co-Director, Robert Jefferson, Action Designer and Producer, Angel Brophy, martial arts film legend, Ron …
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Writer, Director, Filmmaker RANJEET S. MARWA joins the show to give us details on his upcoming crowdfunded project THE CONTRACT! THE CONTRACT is an action/crime/martial arts feature film about a contract killer who becomes a target for his former employers. Starring Nick Khan, Rom Smoorenburg, Silvio Simac, Sean Cronin and more, THE CONTRACT promis…
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From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast sat down with Actors, Filmmakers HECTOR SORIA, "Spades" and JOSE MANUEL, "Boriken"! We talk about the impact of indie filmmaking and the support from shows like The Urban Action Showcase and Expo. Hector talks up his new project with Johnny Yong Bosch, "Spades" whiel Jose take…
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From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the MARTIAL ARTS IN CINEMA Panel to cover Wuxia to Wick and everything in between! FEATURING: LUIS ESTEBAN: Co-writer, "Only The Strong" SHELDON LETTICH: Co-writer, Director, "Only The Strong", Writer, "Bloodsport" EUGENE THOMAS: "Shaolin Dolemite", "The Super Ninja" SI…
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From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the BEHIND THE ACTION Panel to talk to some of the stunt professionals that bring the action to life on screen! FEATURING: EVELYN VACCARO: John Wick 3 (2019), Gotham (2018), Luke Cage (2017) KENNY WONG: The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Premium Rush (2012) and R.I.P.D. (201…
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From the Urban Action Showcase & Expo 2023, the Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast sat down with RICKY BAKER, Publisher of Eastern Heroes Magazine! We talk about the impact of martial arts in film and TV and how shows like UASE keep the spirit alive for new generations of fans. We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past,…
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Actor, Producer, Martial Artist MASTER JOSE TORRES joins us to talk about his upcoming debut feature film KILLER EX! We go into some behind the scenes tales and get the lowdown on the world of VICTOR REYES, a gun for hire whose past come back to haunt him in an explosive way! FOLLOW MASTER TORRES: MARTIAL ARTS XPERIENCE: http://martialartsxperience…
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Actor, Producer, Martial Artist WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER FORD joins us from the NAFMA National Championships in Atlantic City, NJ to talk about his passion for the martial arts and parlaying it into roles in films like Karate Kid III and the upcoming Killer Ex! FOLLOW WILLIAM: MARTIAL ARTS XPERIENCE COVER: http://martialartsxperience.com INSTAGRAM: @wil…
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Get out your number 2s and your spiral bounds, cause Professors Margaret, Laraine, and Drew are here to instruct you on trash cinema, depraved potables, and all things decadent. School’s in session! Margaret Cho Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. When hasn’t Margaret Cho’s strong voice been part of…
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Drew, Bowen, and Gabe really want you to like them. They will smuggle drugs in tunnels for you, lie about their opinions of movies they’ve seen or haven’t seen, scrawl hetero smut in your yearbook- you name it. Just like us. But please don’t give us too much attention. Bowen Yang Yang is a comedian, writer and actor based in New York. He is a reper…
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Oh wow- this week’s chat goes long and deep! You might know Mo Collins and Brett Gelman for their gonzo characters, but they are both incredibly kind and thoughtful folks. We get into the complexities of social interactions, gender displays, the state of comedy… to quote Mo, “the conversation is the thing that will propel us forward”. Mo Collins Mo…
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Director, filmmaker, and martial artist SHAUN PAUL PICCININO joins the show to talk about his newest film THE ISLAND, starring Michael Jai White, Gillian White, and Jackson Rathbone! SYNOPSIS: When his brother is killed, LAPD officer Mark (Michael J. White) leaves the city to return to the island he grew up on. Seeking answers and ultimately vengea…
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Hello, our names are Justin Elizabeth Sayre, Kirsten Vangsness, and Drew Droege, and we think everything is our fault. But we’re not getting better. How do we navigate this mess? Dive in for a deep listen! Also pay attention on these streets! Justin Elizabeth Sayre Justin Elizabeth Sayre is a playwright and performer who Michael Musto called, “Osca…
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You definitely know Arden Myrin and Missi Pyle as your favorite actors from all your favorite shows and movies. While they usually portray the most unhinged and confident characters, IRL they are quite contemplative and sensitive. Listen to us all talk about how weird we have always felt. Oh, and we’re all single! Arden Myrin Arden VanAmringe Myrin…
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Welcome to our first ever Patreon Bonus Episode - a day spa for your mind and heart. Or if that feels like too much, consider this a drop-in airport massage or a cheap meditation app that your friend told you about. For only $4 a month, you too can become a Revelationary and gain access to bonus episodes where I reveal one of our listeners' own min…
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Martial artist, Instructor, Actor, JOSE TORRES joins me to chat about his upcoming martial arts/ action film KILLER EX! Master Torres takes us through his first foray intoo the on screen world as he brings the assassin VICTOR REYES to life. Plus he answers who wins, Victor Reyes or John Wick! FOLLOW MASTER TORRES ON INSTAGRAM: @martisalsrtsxperienc…
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This week, Minor Revelations hosts our very first IRL couple, Ryan Spahn and Michael Urie! These stage and screen dazzlers have a collective confession to make to their friend Drew. But wait there’s more- one of them surprises the other with a revelation within the revelation- and Liza’s involved! Ryan Spahn Ryan Spahn is an actor and writer who ca…
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Put on a kettle and get ready for some major revelations! This week, icons Alexandra Billings and Carey O’Donnell join Drew to deconstruct evil politicians, discuss our complicated relationships with social media, and harness the power of putting it all away for a minute to just have ice cream. 2 scoops of peppermint, please! Alexandra Billings Act…
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Please welcome to the airwaves these gorgeous angels, Naomi Ekperigin and Jeff Hiller! We do not have time for nonsense- we are too busy discussing gay stereotypes, our distaste for a certain popular beverage, and … American Dad? Dive in for pleasure! Naomi Ekperigin Naomi Ekperigin is an actor, comedian, and writer best known for playing “Carol in…
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This week, Drew has invited musical geniuses Bitch and Michael-Leon Wooley and actually has the audacity to sing in front of them! Luckily it’s brief. Also check your talking plants for drugs and blame Reaganomics. Bitch Bitch is a longstanding queer music icon. Bitch first achieved notoriety as one half of the queer folk duo Bitch and Animal. The …
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We are back! It’s only been 6 quick years! Drew is joined by his lovely friends, Drag Royalty BenDeLaCreme and King of Acting Ryan W. Garcia! Dive in for deep chat about texts vs emojis, the miracles of our births, and oh so much more! BenDeLaCreme Sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar! The international Drag superstar, writer, producer, and director, …
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Actor, filmmaker, martial arts action aficionado, JOSE MANUEL joins me to chat about his rising star in the martial arts/ action film genre! From a fan of the kung fu classics, to making his own films, to working opposite one of his idols, Marko Zaror in the Hi-Yah original film, FIST OF THE CONDOR, Jose talks with me about what continues to motiva…
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Martial artist, Former Intelligence/ Covert Operative, Actor, and now Director of the action film THE WEAPON, TONY SCHIENA joins me to chat about his career in and out of film, and how it has caused some too dub him a "real-life James Bond"! We also get into his latest film THE WEAPON which features his directorial debut with actors like Cuba Goodi…
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Martial artist, MMA Fighter, and Founder of Free MMA Gyms, JARRED "BEAR" FIORDA chats with me about the mental and physical tolls of getting into the cage, the benefits of training the martial arts, and what went into creating a free MMA gym for anyone and everyone to train! FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.freemmagyms.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN POD…
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Martial artist, Instructor, Public Figure MASTER JOSE TORRES sat down with me at the Martial Arts Mega Weekend to talk about the state of martial arts, events that help promote the port, and some upcoming projects that will put some martial arts action up on the silver screen! FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.martialartsxperience.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU D…
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