Monkeys Fighting Robots

Monkeys Fighting Robots

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Monkeys Fighting Robots episodes

  • Episode 19: Kent Moran on his boxing film 'The Challenger'
    Filmmaker Kent Moran spoke with Matthew Sardo about his latest film 'The Challenger.' Moran takes us through every step of the film making process; from early drafts of the script, to recruiting Justin Hartley for the film while he was working out at LA Fitness.
    'The Challenger' was the last full length, theatrical film for Michael Clarke Duncan, before his passed away in 2012.
    The film follows struggling Bronx auto mechanic Jaden Miller (Kent Moran) who will do everything in his power to save himself and his mother (S. Epatha Merkerson) from living on the streets. With the help of legendary trainer, Duane Taylor (Michael Clarke Duncan), Miller soon finds that boxing is their ticket to a better life. Earning the title 'Bronx Boy,' Miller becomes a local hero. After winning a big fight, a cable network takes notice and decides to give Miller his own TV show, 'The Challenger,' which will follow him all the way to the Light-Heavyweight Title.
    18 min
  • Episode 18: 'Fight Club 2' With Dark Horse Comics EIC Scott Allie
    Editor in Chief of Dark Horse Comics Scott Allie spoke with Matthew Sardo about how 'Fight Club 2' by Chuck Palahniuk and Cameron Stewart became a reality.
    Kelly Sue DeConnick, Matt Fraction and Brian Michael Bendis are sitting at dinner trying to convince Palahniuk to write 'Fight Club 2' as a graphic novel?!
    19 min
  • Episode 16: Greg Poehler, "It's All Aziz Ansari's Fault"
    Greg Poehler talked with Matthew Sardo about his show "Welcome to Sweden." Poehler who gave up his job in law; writes, produces, and stars in the show that airs in the states and over in Sweden.
    Poehler also talked about how lonely it's to watch the Super Bowl in Sweden, and how Aziz Ansari inspired him to try stand up comedy.
    22 min
  • Episode 14: Bryan Callen On Boxing, Podcasting, And His Crush On The Rock
    Matthew Sardo spoke with comedian Bryan Callen about changes in Hollywood, the podcast revolution and if heavy weight boxing can make a comeback.
    Callen is a 20 year film and TV industry vet, starting out on MADtv and most currently you can see him on the Goldbergs. His film credits include the Hangover 1 and 2, Old School and Bad Santa. But where Callen dominates is in the podcast world with his own show The Bryan Callen podcast and the FOX Sports podcast Fighter and the Kid.
    15 min
  • Episode 13: David Dastmalchian On His Film Animals, Ant-Man, and Mark Hamill
    Matthew Sardo spoke with actor, writer David Dastmalchian about his new film "Animals" that will be in theaters on May 15.
    Dastmalchian takes his own experiences to give viewers a gritty tale about love and addiction, set around the confines of the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The film won a Special Jury Prize at SXSW in 2014.
    Dastmalchian has appeared in "The Dark Knight" and Marvel's latest film "Ant-Man."
    24 min
  • Episode 12: Duff McKagan On The Return of Guns N' Roses
    Matthew Sardo spoke with musician and writer Duff McKagan about his new book "How To Be A Man (and other Illusions)," the state of rock & roll, and if Guns N' Roses will ever get back together.
    Duff McKagan played bass for Guns N’ Roses for twelve years and co-wrote many of their most iconic songs. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Duff formed Velvet Revolver with his former band mate Slash and fronts his own band, Loaded. He writes weekly columns for Seattleweekly.com and ESPN.com. McKagan lives in Seattle with his wife, supermodel Susan Holmes McKagan, and their two daughters.
    13 min

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