Kicking It With The Koves

This week, to celebrate the return of Cobra Kai on Netflix, the Koves welcome a very special guest & dear friend: Ralph Macchio! This conversation is a must listen for Cobra Kai & Karate fans alike. Tune in to hear Ralph & Marty discuss their early careers in acting, working together on set over the years, & the story of how Ralph came into the role of Daniel LaRusso. The Koves & Ralph talk about what the Cobra Kai series & everyone involved has meant to them, & why they find it to be such a remarkable show. Listen here before the return of season 5 on Netflix, only on Kicking it with the Koves!

Ken Barefield is the Cobra Kai stunt coordinator and Martin Kove's stunt double! Learn what it's like to be a stunt coordinator and stunt actor as Ken discusses his background and unique journey into the world of stunts. Ken, Martin, and Jesse share stories about working together on the set of Cobra Kai, what goes into choreographing and filming the elaborate fight scenes in the series, and the training they undergo throughout the season. Ken also talks about developing each character's unique karate style, and working with them to improve their fight skills!

One of the best stunt performers out there today, Ken Barefield, is this week's special guest on Kicking it with the Koves! Ken is both the series stunt coordinator on Cobra Kai, as well as Marty's stunt double. Learn all about what it's like to be a stunt coordinator and stunt person, as Ken discusses his background & unique journey into the world of stunts. Ken, Marty & Jesse share stories of working together on set, and discuss what all goes into choreographing & training for the elaborate fights & stunts that make the series Cobra Kai what it is. Don't miss this conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!

Marty, Rachel & Jesse take time to catch up with one another, & debrief on their recent travels, the last few months, and all things Cobra Kai. They talk about the recent Cobra Kai panel at Comicon they attended, and how they loved seeing the impact that the show has had on such a wide ranging group of fans. They discuss the conference at length, & get into why they found the event to be such a unique experience. Marty talks about debuting the trailer for Season 5 of Cobra Kai at Netflix is a Joke. Don't miss this conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!

The incredibly talented actor Alan H Green is this week's guest on Kicking it with the Koves! Alan is currently starring in the hit play "The Karate Kid: The Musical," performing the role of John Kreese. Alan discusses what it's like to play the antagonist, & how he sees the whole theatre as his dojo when he gets into character as Kreese. The Koves & Alan discuss all things theater & film production, and get into the parallels between the musical and the original Karate Kid film. Don't miss this conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!

The Koves welcome back Rachel's friend & colleague Dr. Judy Ho this week on Kicking it with the Koves! Tune in for a special episode in which the Koves & Judy as do a deep dive & character analysis of Johnny Lawrence. Hear all about the psychology of bullying in relation to Johnny Lawrence - & why both the Karate Kid & Cobra Kai have served as such great platforms to discuss these types of topics.

Peter Veunnasack, host of the podcast Cobra Kai Kompanion, is this week's guest on Kicking it with the Koves! Peter talks all about why he finds both Cobra Kai & the Karate Kid to be so important - & why The Karate Kid meant so much to him growing up as an Asian American. Learn about Peter's journey into the podcasting world, & why he decided to start the Cobra Kai Kompanion podcast. This episode is another must listen for all Cobra Kai fans - don't miss this conversation - only on Kicking it with the Koves!

Be sure to check out Peter's podcast for insightful conversations about the show, & exclusive interviews with cast members:

https://cobrakaikompanion.com/

Actor, producer & author Sean Kanan, AKA Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part III, is this week's guest on Kicking it with the Koves! Hear Sean share stories of filming The Karate Kid Part III, & talk about his recently published book, 'Way of The Cobra.' Sean & Marty discuss how they met, & share their experiences working with one another on set as Mike Barnes & John Kreese. Sean gets into the importance of pushing yourself creatively, & why he believes you can't allow fear to get in the way when pursuing any creative endeavors. Tune in to this insightful conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!

Ron Thomas, AKA Bobby Brown in the original Karate Kid films, as well as seasons 2 & 3 of Cobra Kai, joins Marty, Rachel & Jesse on this week's episode of Kicking it with the Koves! Tune in to hear Ron & Marty share stories of their days working on the set of Karate Kid - & how their experience working together led to a lifelong friendship. Ron & The Koves discuss the importance of spirituality, vulnerability, & how both of these apply to daily life, family, & creative pursuits. Marty & Ron share their thoughts on the Karate Kid films, & why its legacy continues to carry on. Don't miss this conversation - only on Kicking it with the Koves!

The Koves are joined this week by special guest Chris Jericho! The legendary professional wrestler & singer connects with The Koves over all things family, as they discuss the importance of parenthood & being present for your kids. Chris & Marty talk about their experiences with what it has been like to portray the bad guys, in both wrestling & in film, and share some of the crazy experiences they've had with fans mistaking their personas for their true personalities over the years. Chris discusses his recent endeavors in film & music - including one of his songs with the band FOZZY recently going gold. Marty & Chris talk about some of their keys to longevity within their careers. Don't miss this conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!