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The Pod of Five Rings

The Pod of Five Rings

Written by: Maximus Network
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 The Pod Of Five Rings is about one thing and one thing only: "The art of ass kickery". We aren't just talking about low level back alley brawls either. We are talking about martial arts under the bright lights of Hollywood. In this podcast two lifelong martial arts artists and cinephiles (Joe Cebula and Rob Rowland) talk shit about their favorite martial arts films, fight scenes, and life lessons learned throughout.Copyright Maximus Network Art
Episodes
  • Ep. 33 The Perfect Weapon

    Ep. 33 The Perfect Weapon
    Mar 23 2022
    What is the perfect weapon? Sword? Nah. Firearm? Pfft. Smart Missile? No. Jeff Speakman and his fearsome Kenpo fists. In this 1991 classic, Jeff plays Jeff, a rough and tumble street tough with a heart of gold. After his master is killed in Koreatown, Jeff must venture into the world of mobsters and crime to avenge his mentor and reclaim the honor of Kenpo School.

    Join your hosts as they dive in to this martial arts masterpiece and discover why exactly Jeff Speakman IS The Perfect Weapon.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Ep 32. The Process aka The Ultimate Fight

    Ep 32. The Process aka The Ultimate Fight
    Feb 7 2022
    Before we begin, Ernie Reyes Jr - star of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, Surf Ninjas, and the director of this movie, is currently undergoing dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant. His family has set up a gofundme to help offset the cost of the procedure. If you can, consider donating money to this icon of the martial arts industry.
    https://gofund.me/e7703a55

    Ernie Reyes Jr, a true icon of martial arts cinema, makes his directorial debut with The Process (aka The Ultimate Fight.) After a Kali master comes to the United States, he finds himself ensnared in a world of prostitution, drug dealing, and Nazis. Is it good? Not really. Is it fun? Hell yes!
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep 31. American Ninja V

    Ep 31. American Ninja V
    Dec 16 2021
    Prepare yourself for the epic conclusion to the legendary franchise. No, there's no Joe Armstrong. No, there's no Sean Davidson. Instead, David Bradley has been recast as Joe Kastle (confused yet?). Together with his side kick Hiro, Joe travels to Venezuela to save a distressing damsel from a band of evil ninja and a maniacal terrorist. Typical stuff for the American Ninja, but does this provide an appropriate conclusion for the franchise? Listen and find out.
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    1 hr and 50 mins
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