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Interview with Yuji Okumoto "Chozen", The Karate Kid Part II (40th Anniversary) Jun 19, 2026

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For it’s 40th anniversary, Yuji Okumoto makes his return to share behind-the-scene stories of The Karate Kid Part II. Yuji shares everything from wardrobe fitting to suggesting Kumiko getting punched— tune in as he relives some iconic moments from the film. And if you’re a fan of Cobra Kai, Yuji also talks about the end of Chozen’s journey in S6 Part 3.

"Salute to Cobra Kai" Weekend Recap Jun 23, 2025

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Kompanions Mike P and Shannon join the pod to share their experiences at the Creation Entertainment's "Salute to Cobra Kai" in New Jersey. Hopefully this will give you insight if you plan on attending the 2026 event!

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Karate Kid : Legends Jun 02, 2025

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I'm joined by previous guests Phil and Mikey for a discussion of the 6th film in the Karate Kid franchise. We kick off with our non-spoiler thoughts and tell you whether we recommended it or not before getting in the details. We make comparisons to the films that came before it including Cobra Kai and also give our rankings.

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Cobra Kai: 6x15 "Ex-Degenerate" May 22, 2025

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Cobra Kai: 6x14 "Strike Last" May 16, 2025

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We finally reached the penultimate episode in the series and it sure goes out with a bang. We discussed Tory and Miguel's matches against Zara and Axel respectively and how the show wraps up Terry Silver and John Kreese's ends.

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Interview with Olga Lexell, Co-writer of 610 "Eunjangdo" May 14, 2025

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Olga joins the pod and really gives us insight on what it'd be like to be a fly on the wall in the writers' room and the process of breaking the final season. Olga also shares some ideas that had been kicked around that weren't used and what it was like filming the "Young Miyagi" scene.

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Cobra Kai: 6x13 "Skeletons" May 12, 2025

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In one of the heaviest episodes of the series, we talk about the acting clinic from the legacy actors, Miyagi Do decisions, and Kreese's "Apology Tour".

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Cobra Kai: 6x12 "Rattled" May 02, 2025

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We get into the nitty gritty of the last episode filmed! We talk cameos, William Zabka directing, Moon's mother "Winnie Taylor" and the beginning of the end for some of our characters.

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Interview with Chris Rafferty, Writer of 604, 609, and 613 Apr 25, 2025

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From "OG fan" to joining the writers' room for show's final season, Chris Rafferty shares his incredible journey with Cobra Kai. In what may be the most "inside baseball" interview on this pod, Chris sheds light on the table saw sequence in 604, challenges of writing 609, an early idea of the skeletons dream sequence in 613, and so much more!

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Interview with Kyle Civale, Co-writer of 612 "Rattled" Apr 05, 2025

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I'm joined by co-writer Kyle Civale who shares insight on writing episode 612, on Hilary Swank could've been used, and ending the series.

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