The Protagonist Podcast

Mr. Miyagi and Daniel LaRusso from The Karate Kid (film 1984)

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Returning guest Branden Ushio joins Joe for a trip down 80s-Nostalgia Lane as they discuss The Karate Kid. We’re talking about Mr. Miyagi and Daniel LaRusso, one of the iconic teacher-student pairings in pop culture. We discuss the real-world inspirations for the film, what makes this particular film work so well, and some of the differences between 1980s productions and modern productions.

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    • The Karate Kid – Wikipedia
    • The Karate Kid – IMDB
    • The Karate Kid Oral History – Sports Illustrated
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