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211. Greg Rucka on Hanukkah, comics and politics

In this episode, Greg discusses holiday traditions and answers listener questions about comics. Greg also reads the poem Marwan Kenzari sent during the filming of The Old Guard!

197. Dan John on education and The Sword in the Stone!

Dan John and I are back discussing the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and how these philosophies apply to our daily lives.

121. Iron Tamer Dave Whitley on bending steel

Iron Tamer Dave Whitley is a motivational speaker and strongman based in Nashville, TN. Dave combines incredible feats of strength and a powerful message to inspire and motivate audiences. He performs astounding feats of strength such as: bending steel wrenches, ripping decks of cards and driving a nail through a board with his hand. The feats he performs are used as an illustration of the mindset needed to accomplish the impossible. His purpose is to inspire the audience to leave their limitations behind and become the SUPERHUMAN version of themselves. Dave is the author of the book Superhuman YOU and the Vice President of Dennis Rogers’ Oldtime Strongman University. We discuss his feats of strength, his work method as well as his martial arts background.

107. May the 4th be with you – with Mike Ehmke

Today I geek out with Mike of Mighty Marvel Geeks, WeBeGeeks, and Wookie radio as we celebrate MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU. We chat all things Star Wars from the films to comic books! If you love Star Wars and are ready to celebrate May the 4th let me know! I would love to hear what you are doing for the Star Wars weekend.

92. Greg Lynch on set design for Hollywood films

I apologize for my scratchy voice today as you know I have recently returned from China and my allergies are in full swing! However, I did not want to let that stop me from having a fun chat with Greg Lynch on set design and indie filmmaking.

84. Gene Ching on China’s film market, lightsaber training, and kung fu movies

Gene Ching is the editor of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. Last time he was a guest on the show we discussed weapon making, fencing, drugs, and his evolution as a journalist. Today we discuss the China film market and its relationship to Hollywood. Is China going to take over as the #1 film economy in the world? Listen in for Gene’s opinion and his take on what is happening in the film industry today. We also geek out about lightsaber training, weapons, and reminisce about old school kung fu movies.

79. Justin Van Genderen, Chicago artist and designer

Chicago Art: As you all know, I love to travel. Recently my travels took me to one of my favorite US cities, Chicago. I had a full schedule of eating planned, and between feedings, I had to allow for some digestion.

72. Lana Bui on movie trailer soundtracks

Lana Bui is the Associate Music Supervisor at Aspect, a trailer house in Los Angeles. She started as a composer’s assistant working on television advertising campaigns for brands such as Nike, Samsung, General Mills, and Honda. Now, as associate music supervisor, Lana has placed music for major campaigns such as Suicide Squad, How to Train Your Dragon 3, Call of Duty: WW2, and Thor: Ragnarok. Lana is a friend of mine that I’ve knowns since she was 12, and I was thrilled to chat with her about this fun aspect of movie trailer soundtracks.

60. Star Wars Fans: May the 4th Be With You!

May 4th has become a Star Wars fan day for the past several years. According to Starwars.com: While the idea of May the 4th did not start with Lucasfilm, the film company that created Star Wars has fully embraced the spirit of fandom that makes the day so special. StarWars.com, as well as the official Star Wars social media channels (hashtag #StarWarsDay), help spread the word and showcase fan activity. Each year fans celebrate with their own traditions by throwing Star Wars themed parties, hosting film marathons, having lightsaber fights, dressing in cosplay, or even attending a large public event. May has always been important to Star Wars fans. The six live-action movies of the Star Wars saga debuted in May, and it has been the traditional start date of Disney Star War weekends. I sit down with Brian again to chat Star Wars traditions and review The Last Jedi. Spoiler alerts for those that have been in a cave and have not yet seen the most recent film. May the 4th be with you all!

46. Brian Caldwell on Star Wars fandom

May the Force Be With You. A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away…well, actually it was Kansas. Brian Caldwell stepped into the theater for A New Hope for the first time and was hooked.

33. Alex Hernandez on space opera, biopunk, and the family genealogy

September 15 marks that start of National Hispanic heritage month, and I was happy to chat with Alex Hernandez, a Cuban-American science fiction writer based in South Florida. He blends the sub genres of space opera and biopunk into his stories. Many of his books often themes of migration due to his family history with immigrating from Cuba. We discuss his heritage, genealogy, and how his life influences his work. Don’t think you are a fan of the genre? Once I learned what it was, I was surprised to learn that I like space opera and biopunktoo, being a fan of Star Wars, Cowboy Bebop, and Orphan Black.

12. Christopher Leps, Hollywood stuntman extraordinaire

Christopher Leps, stuntman extraordinaire. Christopher has worked in the film industry for over 20 years and has been the stunt double for Johnny Depp, Matt Damon, and worked on several major Hollywood films. He is an old friend from the Wah Lum Kung Fu family, and I have known him almost 30 years! We discuss stunt work, filmmaking, and some of our favorite films.