On this episode of The Odd Podcast with Joe Parisi, we explore a lesser-known chapter of Elvis Presley’s life, his deep passion for karate. Joe is joined by special guest Billy Stallings, also known as Spa Guy, who owns and operates the Tiger Man Dojo & Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, the very same dojo where Elvis trained from 1970 to 1974.

Learn how Elvis got into martial arts during his Army days, and how it became a major part of his life during his peak fame and his later years. Discover the history of the dojo just down the street from Graceland, and how Billy lovingly restored it to look just like it did during Elvis’s training days.

Whether you're a lifelong Elvis fan, martial arts enthusiast, or history buff, this episode is packed with rare stories, fascinating history, and insights into a side of The King you've never seen before.

Topics include:

• The true story behind "Karate Elvis"

• Elvis’s personal martial arts journey

• The restoration of the original dojo

• Behind-the-scenes stories from the Tiger Man Dojo & Museum

• How fans can visit this hidden Elvis landmark

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Join Joe Parisi and Brian Pocrass for a fun deep dive on Back to the Future Part 2.  It's a trip back in time to 1989 when we all saw what things were possibly going to look like in 2015. We discuss everything from the lesser known cast members to filming locations and screen used props.

Joe Parisi exlplores the incredible story behind the 1996 alt rock song "Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth with Money In My Hand" by Primitive Radio Gods.

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Join Joe as he discusses a recent trip to Las Vegas and all of the fun & quirky pop culture-related things he had on the itinerary, including a David Copperfield show at the MGM Grand, Maroon 5 at the Dolby Theatre, a desert road trip to see Area 51, the town of Rachel Nevada, the Little A'le'in, The Clown Motel, The Sphere, filming locations from Swingers and Back to the Future 2, the 2pac Memorial and more! 

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Joe Parisi and Brian Pocrass take a deep dive on the 1993 cinematic classic Dazed and Confused. They discuss the film in depth, along with many of the other coming-of-age highschool films they enjoy.

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Brian Pocrass joins the show live from LA with a wealth of information about this extremely unique, celebrity-filled cemetery.  Brian gave Joe and his family a private tour of the cemetery during their visit and on this episode he shares all sorts of odd and interesting facts with the listeners.

The show open through 49:40 features a recap of everything Joe and his family visited in and around Hollywood. 49:40 on is all about Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary.

Examining the bizarre and fascinating life and career of a fringe Old Hollywood celebrity known as The Amazing Criswell.  Joining me is the author of the book " Fact, Fictions, and the Forbidden Predictions of the Amazing Criswell", Edwin Lee Canfield.

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A deep dive into the 1996 film Swingers.  Joe Parisi is joined by Deena Martin Delucia, who played Christy (The Vegas Waitress).

Al Leong has probably been in your favorite action movie. In fact, he's probably been in half of the action movies you saw in the 80's and 90's.  Join Joe Parisi and Al Leong for a fun discussion about the martial arts film genre and Al's incredible life on screen.