Amy & Paul high-kick into John G. Avildsen’s 1984 martial-arts megahit The Karate Kid! They learn about the movie’s semi-autobiographical origins, discuss the post-Karate careers of stars Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita, and ask whether this is even better than Avildsen’s older, more acclaimed fight-centric film. Plus: is that supposed to be The Beach Boys?
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Jul 9
The Muppet Movie (with BenDavid Grabinski)
While Amy's away, Paul welcomes writer-director BenDavid Grabinski for a Critics’ Choice celebrating The Muppet Movie. Together they revisit Jim Henson’s big-screen breakthrough, exploring how its blend of heartfelt storytelling, meta Hollywood satire, groundbreaking puppetry, an ... Show More
1h 34m
Aug 2024
The Karate Kid (w/ Bill Hader)
This week, Lauren and Nicole take a trip to the Cobra Kai dojo to get into all things The Karate Kid with very special guest Bill Hader (Barry, SNL)! The group waxes (on and off, of course) about the in-depth backstories of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morit ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2020
‘The Karate Kid’ With Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo wax the car, paint the fence, and sand the floor to capture the true essence of the iconic film ‘The Karate Kid,’ starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and Elisabeth Shue.
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1h 51m
May 2025
Karate Kid: Legends And What's Making Us Happy
The Karate Kid has been sequelized, serialized, spun off and rebooted, and now it's back, as Karate Kid: Legends. The new film stars Ben Wang as a kid who's mentored by Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, reprising their roles from the franchise. But at its heart, the movie is about a ... Show More
19m 22s
Mar 2025
I Smell Pop Culture: The Karate Kid
Wax On, Wax Off! That’s what Rory said to Lane after a defense of Jackson Browne in S3E3 “Application Anxiety”, and it’s a famous mantra from The Karate Kid! We’re hanging out with Robyn Lively, who starred alongside Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part 3, and she ... Show More
39m 29s
Feb 2022
From Karate Kid to Cobra Kai
Martin, Jesse and Rachel share stories about their Cobra Kai experience, including the series’ opening scene, and the never-before-released archival footage pulled from the original “Karate Kid” movie vault! Martin recalls what it was like to film the All Valley Tournament footag ... Show More
46m 17s