Spear Talk

For Spear Talk 72, we welcomed horror movie stalwart Thom Matthews to the show! Thom is known for his roles of 'Freddy" in The Return of the Living Dead, "Tommy Jarvis" in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, and "Joey" in Return of the Living Dead II. Thom is also a martial artist and owns a sucessful construction business. This episode is part of our Halloween 2021 month long celebration!

In our discussion, we talked about the legacy of his horror career from fighting Jason to zombies, his martial arts training, his working relationship with famed director Albert Pyun on such classics as Nemesis and Heatseeker, and the remodeling of Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne's house during the filming of their reality TV show!

#thommatthews #fridaythe13th #returnofthelivingdead

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For episode 71, we welcomed actor, martial artist, and stunt man, Kenn Scott to the show. Kenn was the star in the martial arts cult classic Showdown, and he famously portayed, as actor and stuntman, "Raphael" in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series. Kenn also has a brand new book out called, "Teenage Ninja To Mutant Turtle: Becoming The Reel Raphael".

In our discussion we covered his background in martial arts, his working relationship and friendship with legedary fight cordinator, Pat Johnson, the breakdown of the filming process for each ninja turtle, what it was like to film with Billy Blanks, Cynthia Rothrock, and Bolo Yeung, and everything in between.

#kennscott #teenagemutantninjaturtle #raphael

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For episode 70, we had the honor to spend time with Morgan Lerette, who is a former US Army officer and member of Blackwater (military contractor). Morgan is also the author of "Welcome to Blackwater: Mercenaries, Money, and Mayhem In Iraq." This is a powerful episode considering the recent events in the MIddle East.

In our discussion we covered his time in the US military and what the transition to Blackwater was like, the working relationship between military and private contractors, burn pits and other health risks, the importance of humor in life, and the goal for his book!

#morganlerette #blackwater #military

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For Spear Talk 69, we had the honor to talk with the "Black MacGuyver", ninja survivalist, and Army combat veteran, Hakim Isler. Hakim has appeared on Naked & Afraid, Naked & Afaid XL, is a 5th degree black belt in To-Shin Do (Ninjitsu), accomplished author, and philanthropist.

In our discussion, we talked how his upbringing and time in the U.S. Army help grow his appreciation for all things nature and surviavl, his training and relationship with Stephen K Hayes in the art of Ninjitsu, his transition into the civilian life from the Army, and his time on Naked & Afraid!

#hakimisler #blackmacguyver #Armyveteran

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For Spear Talk 68, we had the honor of having actor, author, and boxer, Jack O'Halloran on the show! Jack was a heavyweight boxing contender from 1966 - 1974, wherre he started his career 16-0 and eventually fought George Foreman. You will also recogize Jack as "Non" from Superman and Superman II, as well as various roles in Dragnet, Flintstones, Dragon Troll: World Chronicals, and Farewell, My Lovely!

In our discussion we tralked about his relationship with Muhammad Ali, what makes up the "fighting spirit", the legacy of his role in Superman and Superman II, the working relationship wth Christopher Reeve, and his book "Familly Legacy" where we talk about the relationship he had with his father and the mafia.

#jackohalloran #superman #muhammadali

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For Spear Talk 67, we had the honor to spend time with actor, Patrick Kilpatrick! You will recogize Patrick from his various roles in movies and television: " The Sandman" in Death Warrant, "Knott" in Minority Report, "Mr. Bryles" in Class of 1999, and various appearances on hit shows such as CSI, NCIS: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Dark Angel! Patrick also has his new book out called, "Dying For A Living: Volume 1 - Upbringing" which is fascinating and thought-provoking look into the start of his career!

In our discussion, we talked about which characters have resonated the most with him through his career, how his portrayal of "The Sandman" in the action classic Death Warrant scared me growing up, the art of playing a "bad guy", the tactical training that comes with portaying certain characters, and his time as foreiegn correspondent in Columbia and Venezula from 1978 -1980. This was an engaging talk!

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For Spear Talk 66, we had the honor to speak with herbalist, biologist, anthropologist, author, and traditional skills instructor, Nicole Apelian! You may also recognize Nicole from two seasons of the hit television show, Alone (Season 2 and 5)!

In our discussion we talked about her being diagnosed with MS and she was able to use a holtistic approach to medicine as a means to revocer and battle the disease, what exactly holostic wellness is , the importance of learning how to forage, starting her own apothocary, and the differences between thriving and surviving! We had a blast with Nicole!

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For Spear Talk 65, we had the honor of speaking with Dan Palacios, the founder of Live Kinetically, or you may know him as the "the Concierge of Calorie Burn" or "the Duke of Demonstration"! At the onset of the pandemic, while I was looking for ways to stay fit and focused on my health, Dan was the first person I found on social media using the Chopfit, which I fell in love with!

In this discussion, we talk about how he got his start in fitness, the theory behind kinetic training, working out using various items such as Chopfit, battle ropes, tires, and large hammers, the importance of fitness when it comes to security and first responders, and training for American Ninja Warrior!

#danpalacios #livekinetically #chopfit

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For Spear Talk 64, we welcomed actress, martial artist, stunt woman, and author, Marjean Holden to the show! You will recognize Marjean from her role as 'Arina" from the Beastmaster TV show, as well roles in John Carpenter's Vampires, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation as 'Sheeva", and one of the most underrated action films of the 90s, Ballistic!

In our discussion we talk about her book, 'The Power Of The Goddess", her charity work with military verans, being a female in male dominated areas like martial arts and stunt work, how to craft a movie fight scene, and the legacy and lore of her work in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation as "Sheeva".

#marjeanholden #beastmaster #mortalkombat

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For Spear Talk 63, we had the distinct honor to welcome iconic character actor, US Army veteran, and author, William Sanderson to the show! You will recognize William from his roles in Lonesome Dove, Deadwood, Death Hunt, Blade Runner, The Rocketeer, True Blood, Newhart, and Wagon's East!

In our discussion, we talked about his new book, "Yes, I'm That Guy", his time in the US Army, his relationship with Elvis Presley, the importance of character actors and what roles of his were tough to shake, and the legacy of Deadwood!

#williamsanderson #deadwood #bladerunner

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