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- When Sarah, a real-life vampire, gets audited, the last thing she expects is a date. But an unlikely spark with IRS agent, James, forces two misfits to confront whether they have the courage to commit the radical act of falling in love.
- Paul and Steve are career martial artists, stuntmen and filmmakers who take to the airwaves with a guest each episode for a deep dive into a singular fight scene from a film or television show.
- Unlucky-in-love martial artist Juniper has hit rock bottom. She's working at her ex girlfriend's MMA studio by day and crashing on her couch by night. Needing something to call her own, Juniper steps into a local thrift store and buys a painting. What was a spur-of-the-moment purchase turns into a life-changing adventure when two masked thieves try to steal the painting. She surprises herself and the would-be thieves when she fights back and escapes. When forced to fight the ultimate battle for the painting, she realizes the true value lies not in the beauty of the painting or the allure of a new lover but in the strength of her own self-worth.
- A queer friendship between two production assistants is tested by an unexpected robbery attempt while on the job. They must now protect an expensive bottle of wine from being stolen and drive away with their lives.
- A detective is entangled in a case with patients of a psychiatric ward and in the process crosses paths with a girl who claims to be one of the murdered victims.
- "Concrete and Crashpads - Stunts in New York" is a documentary film that offers a glimpse into the invisible world of New York's stunt performers.
- In a near future where sexual assault is legal and predators roam the streets, Viola decides to take matters into her own very capable hands.
- Professional stunt performers show us how they execute the falls we've seen in movies over and over again. Lead performer, Stephen Koepfer has worked on movies like "John Wick 3" and shows like "Ray Donavon." He demonstrates the techniques behind falls with real stunt men and women in the industry.
- A man returns home to confront his past and prepare for his future
- Two men meet to settle a score, but there can only be one winner. Each imagines he will be the victor. Who will it be?
- Co-hosts Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi introduce themselves, how they got into the TV and film industry and what is in store for the Fights With Friends Podcast.
- 2024– 1h 8mPodcast EpisodeSteve and Paul are joined by Becca GT, professional stunt performer who has doubled Natasha Lyonne on Orange is the New Black, Russian Doll and most recently Poker Face. We dive deep into the epic retirement home fight from Season 1, episode 5 Poker Face as well as Becca's career beginning 20 years ago driving at the legendary Chitwood traveling thrill show.
- 2024– 1h 19mPodcast EpisodePaul and Steve take a deep dive into writing action with Joshua Todd James. Joshua is a screenwriter, playwright, novelist, lifelong martial artist and BJJ Black Belt behind JCVD's Pound of Flesh (2015) and the upcoming Hulu feature Take Cover (2024) starring Scott Atkins. Our discussion begins with a breakdown of the bible fight from Pound of Flesh and springboards into Joshua's career, writing process, the importance of story and authenticity when writing action, what goes into getting a screenplay made and so much more. You will not want to miss this one.
- Calvin Ahn is a New York based actor and stunt performer who has appeared in Fallout, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Lovecraft Country, The Defenders, John Wick Chapter 2 and in one of the most noted shows in the martial arts space, Cobra Kai - as Chozen's stunt double for the epic re-match with Daniel LaRusso. We begin by breaking down this fight scene with Calvin and springboard into a fascinating discussion about stunts, his career and life as a performer. Most importantly, Calvin is in our logo.
- 2024– 1h 13mPodcast EpisodeHugh Fitzgerald is a Los Angeles based actor, writer, BJJ Black Belt and fight trainer at the legendary 87 Eleven Action Design and 87 North. Nearly 20 years ago, a struggling New York based theater actor, Hugh had a chance meeting with David Mamet that would literally change his life. That meeting opened doors he never could have imagined and paved the way for a transformative career in the film industry. His foray into this world was Mamet's love story to BJJ and the Martial Arts - Redbelt - which ushered Hugh into a community of martial artists and filmmakers who would go on to become legends in the industry. We start at the opening scene of Redbelt, which offers one of the earliest depictions of BJJ and grappling on the American screen. Sit back and get ready for a thoughtful, philosophical and genuine discussion on martial arts, film, the struggles of working in the film business and magic. Yes - Magic.
- Doc Duhame is a stunt performer, actor and stunt coordinator of seasons 6 and 7 of Ray Donovan, as well as the Ray Donovan Movie. Our discussion begins with a deep dive into coordinating fights on Ray Donovan and branches off into a discussion about the industry and his long career. Originally from Long Island, New York, Doc moved to LA in 1979 to pursue a career in Television and Film. Three months later he was performing stunts at the Western Stunt Show at Universal Studios and being ushered into the business by legendary performers of the day. Over 40 years later Doc has regularly doubled Gene Hackman, Jonanthan Banks, and many others. Among many noted productions, Doc has worked on To Live and Die in LA (1985), Runaway Train (1985), Iron Eagle (1986), Swamp Thing (1990 - 1991, Stunt Coordinator), Quick and the Dead (1995), LA Confidential (1997), Face Off (1997), Galaxy Quest (1999), Payback (1999), Django Unchained (2012), Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014) and many more. If you love filmmaking technique and history you will absolutely love it.
- Jay R. Adams is Detroit area stunt performer who has appeared on Ray Donovan, The Outsiders, Banshee and many more productions. In 2014, after a serious injury, he left his career as a professional wrestler and moved into the film industry. Our discussion begins with an epic fight on the Dream On episode of Ray Donovan (S6 Ep9) and progresses into his career, making it in the stunt business, challenges of working in film and some future productions we will see him in.
- American Werewolf in London (1981) and Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) are two iconic films that have some surprising threads of connective tissue between them and other classic movies. Paul and Steve show their film fanboy sides as they dissect these classics, play six degrees of separation between the films, reveal lesser known Easter eggs and play with actual props from the film. Grab a beer, sit back and nerd out.