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Christmas takes us full circle as we continue with the Jersey Joe Walcott story. We pick up with the build up to Jersey Joe's third attempt at the world heavyweight title. The National Boxing Association declares the position vacant with its former holder, Joe Louis, promoting a fight to determine the new champion. Jersey Joe takes on the "Cincinnati Cobra" Ezzard Charles. 

Along the way we look at the history of the left hook, boxing's great surprise attack forged through the gloved era and an apt metaphor for life. We also take a brief look at Two-Ton Tony Galento, one of the sport's most colourful figures, as he checks out the two new prospects. Going further back, we recount the uncanny tale of when Jersey Joe met the original Joe Walcott and look at his story as one of history's greatest welterweights. 

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We return to the first half of the 20th century and our saga of an unsung boxing hero. After winning the respect of the world but not the championship, Jersey Joe Walcott and the longest reigning world heavyweight king, Joe Louis, know they must face one another again. 

Meanwhile a new devastating force rises through the weight divisions. We chart the rise of Ezzard Charles, "The Cincinnati Cobra", considered by many to be the greatest light heavyweight of all time and reluctant new contender for boxing's most prestigious crown. 

Sub-plots include the boxing style of Archie "The Mongoose" Moore, the courage of Freddie Mills, "Murderers' Row" and Gus Lesnevich.

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This bonus show is a re-edited,  re-recorded and newly produced version of our original Halloween episode from season one. Enjoy!

In this special edition of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast, we re-visit Halloween 1828 and the climax of a series of cold-blooded murders. Taking a self-protection eye, we look at how raw opportunity and circumstance tempted two infamous criminals to sell the lives of their own for profit. The podcast raises questions regarding victim selection and how it can be defeated through target hardening as well as the weaponising of alcohol by criminals, the importance of training against multiple attackers and on the ground, and the need to promote safeguarding in the community.

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You thought it was dead! You thought it was gone! But for this special Halloween episode Jamie Clubb's Podcast presents "Martial Movie Massacre Monster Mash!" 

This show looks at the nature of fear, how scary places factors into our situational awareness, the truth about the full moon, silver bullet solutions and unstoppable monsters. 

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We return to the Jersey Joe Walcott story in this new series of episodes. Having won his opportunity to challenge for the world heavyweight championship, Jersey Joe faces one of history's greatest boxers: Joe Louis. It's been an arduous journey and few people hold out much for the challenger. However, Jersey Joe and his camp have a plan to unseat the Brown Bomber. Can they pull it off? 

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This is the soundtrack taken from my vlog of the same name. There are six new podcasts that I wish to produce. However, I am putting in your hands to decide the order. Please request to join the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook group and place your vote on the poll. 

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The 73rd or 70th episode (depending on your perspective) is the most unashamedly self-indulgent yet. I tie in religious texts, mythology, punk rock, Ernest Hemingway, Plato, Elvis, Don Quixote, Shakespeare, Idi Amin, Georgette Heyer, Henry V and many other disparate concepts and people into the story of martial arts. 

Let's Get Ready to Ramble!

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The concluding part of my discussion with Lawrence Kane on the seminal book on martial arts subculture he authored with previous podcast guest, Kris Wilder. This episode we look more into the reasoning behind the questionnaire order that was used to collect data for this book on martial artists. Both Lawrence and I were surprised by much of the data was provided, demonstrating the real personalities behind individuals who stick with martial arts training.  

This podcast is currently listed in Feedspot's top 30 Critical Thinking Podcasts

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Lawrence Kane is a hugely respected martial arts teacher and best-selling author. Along with Kris Wilder he has produced an immensely significant study on martial arts subculture. By carefully constructing a survey, they have compiled surprising and enlightening data on the people who practise martial arts. 

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On this episode we look at peer pressure through the lens of fiction: how herd mentality or the need to fit in can influence otherwise rational and moral human beings to commit heinous crimes. Although all the references for this episode come from feature films, television programmes and literature, most are inspired by real events or are allegories for real events. 

Art can often offer a very helpful way to view ideas and the human condition. My desire with this piece is prompt thinking from a self-defence, defence of the self perspective. After all, self-protection should begin with mental self-protection. 

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