Chronicles of Hollywood History

Yuji Okumoto from Karate Kid II fame stops by for a great visit. From modeling, to acting, to owning a few restaurants Yuji has kept busy and done it all. From his breakout role as Chozen in Karate Kid II to reprising the role in the hit show Cobra Kai, Yuji breaks it all down. We also discuss Inception, Paper Tigers, and getting kicked by Tito Ortiz in Crow Wicked Prayer. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Jeff Speakman stops by to discuss his entire career. From training with the master Ed Parker, to acting classes to his first big film The Perfect Weapon Jeff covers it all. He discusses his straight to video films as well. He covers his training, how he's added groundwork to Kenpo creating Kenpo 5.0, his thoughts on the UFC and gives a health update as well. This is a must listen interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

DeDee Pfeiffer stops by to discuss Big Sky, Supernatural, ER, and so much more. We cover her filmography, discuss working with George Clooney, her family and so much more. DeDee is a fantastic and funny lady with tons of energy. Sit back for an amazing interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

The lovely and talented Patrika Darbo stops by to discuss her acting career. From how she got into the business, her run on Days of our Lives, all the way through to Hatchet. Patrika has starred in drama, horror, and comedy. From the big screen to the small screen Patrika has a wonderful story to tell. Sit back and enjoy this laugh filled fun interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

The lovely and talented Rebecca Metz stop by to discuss her career. She talks about Shameless, Coop and Cami Ask the World, Better Things and much much more. She even discusses her love of all things Muppets. Sit back and listen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Actor, writer and producer Antonio McKay stops by for a fantastic interview. We discuss how he got started in the business, acting on What's Happening Now and the A-Team and more. We also talk about his new series Sangre Negra on Tubi and much more. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Comedian and actress Mary Kennedy stops by for a fun interview. Mary talks about her time on Shameless as "New Fiona" her work on Conan, how she got started in comedy and more. Mary shares stories about doing zoom gigs durring the pandemic and so much more. This is a fun and hilarious interview. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Anthony Starke stops by for a great interview. We discuss how he got started in acting, working in both tv and films and what hes currently up to. We of course talk about his time in License to Kill, and my favorite film, Return of the Killer Tomatoes! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Dawn Rice Maestas aka Godiva from GLOW stops by to discuss her career. From her athletic background to her rise as one of the top heels of the Glow promotion Godiva has a great story to tell. From having one of the most elaborate gimmicks which included a bodysuit and riding a horse, Godiva was a villian who had millions of fans around the world. With a fantastic British accent (I though it was real) to making Phil Donahue blush and get stammered on national TV Godiva was Glow legend. Sit back for a fantastic interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Martial arts master, stuntman, and actor Billy Smith stops by for a great interview. We discuss Billy's marital arts background, how he got involved in stunt work, and his acting roles Billy talks about fighting TJ Storm in the martial arts kid, his love of comic books, and his current role in the Tubi hit Sangre Negra. Billy is a cool guy and this is a fun interview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

John Shuck, the first person to say F**K in a movie stops by to discuss his career. We talk about his iconic role in MASH, paying Herman Munster in the Munsters Reboot, and so much more. John has done Movies, TV, and theater. He covers it all. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Natalie Raitano from VIP, and Pink fame stops by to discuss her career. Natalie talks about her start in the business, her work on VIP, what it was like being on a hit show with Pam Anderson, and what she has been doing now. Natalie is a wonderful human being and has a fantastic story to tell. This is a must listen to interview. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Scott Valentine from Family Ties, and Black Scorpion fame stops by to discuss his career. From a life changing accident to becoming a TV Heartthrob with in years of each other, Scott has lives and amazing and blessed life. We talk about My Demon Lover, Phantom 2040, TO Sleep With a Vampire and so much more. Scott is truly a wonderful person, and this is a fantastic interview, Sit back and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Joy Zapata, Hair Department Head, and Hair Stylist stops by to discuss her amazing career in Hollywood. From meeting Jack Nicholson to becoming his Hair Stylist Joy has amazing stories to tell. Working with The Rock, Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon and many many more. Joy tells us also what it's like working on the massive sets of Wonder Woman 1984, Transformers and more. Joy was an absolute pleasure to talk to. And on top of that she is a 4 time Primetime Emmy Award Winner. Sit back and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Ty Granderson Jones from Con Air and CB4 fame stops by for a great interview. Ty has amazing stories and had a great message for everyone. This is an uplifting and educating interview. Sit back and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Megan Cavanagh from A League of their Own, Big Stan, Robin Hood Men In Tights and much more stops by to discuss her career. She talks about working with Tom Hanks, Madonna, Dave Chapelle, Mel Brooks and many many more. Megan is hilarious and this is a fun fun interview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Michael Bailey Smith stops by to discuss her start with Dallas, to getting the acting bug. We cover Fantastic Four, My Name is Earl, Nightmare on Elm Street and everything else. Michael is a great down to earth guy and this is a must listen interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Stoney Jackson from Streets of Fire, CB4 and much more stops by to discuss his career, how he got started in the business, working on various tv shows and films and much more. Stoney has some fantastic stories. Then we get a visit from Anthony McKay and the two tell us all about their new series Sangre Negra which starts December 18th on Tubi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Jalal Merhi stops by to discuss his martial arts training, how he got started in the business and all the great things he has lined up for the futre. Of course we cover Talons of the Eagle, TC200 and Tiger Claws. Jalal has worked with a whos who of stars and this is a really fun and insightful interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Michael Matsuda stops by to discuss the Martial Arts History Museum. We talk about Michaels training, love of films, and of course how he started the Museum. The Martial Arts History Museum has many amazing exhibits, as well as events every month. Sit back and learn all about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Sandra Margot aka Tyffany Million aka Tiffany Mellon stops by to talk about her time in GLOW. We also discuss her film work, as well as her Bounty Hunter show. Sandra talks in detail about her time as an actress, wrestler, and a professional bounty hunter. This is a great interview. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Keith Vitali the former number one ranked Karate fighter in the world stops by for a visit. We talk his films, like the classic Revenge of the Ninja, Wheels on Meals, No Retreat No Surrender 3 and much more. Listen as Keith discusses his training, background, the book he wrote with his Grandson and much more. Keith is a great guy who is very down to earth. This is a fun interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Sheree Wilson stops by to discuss Walker Texas Ranger. Dallas. Fraternity Vacation and more. She has some great Chuck Norris stories, including working on Hellbound where Chuck fought the devil. She also lets us know what she's up to and her future projects. Sheree was funny and charming so sit back for a great interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Author Marshall Terrill stops by to discuss his latest Steve McQueen book, "In His Own Words." We talk about Marshalls past books as well. We also discuss Steve McQueen films as well as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Sasha Mitchell from Kickboxer, Step b Step, Dallas, and more stops by to talk about his career, training, and what he is currently up to. Sasha is a great guy and I had a great time with this interview and I promise you will love it. Kickboxing, Comedy, its all here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Robin Riker stops by to talk about her career. From the cult classic film Alligator, to Get a Life, to Bold and the Beautiful, to everything in between. Robin is a star of not only the big and small screen but theater as well. She talks about everything you could think of. She also is a author with a new book out. Sit back and enjoy this fun interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Patricia Summerland stops by to discuss her comic book, upcoming autobiography, radio gig, and yes, GLOW. Patricia was Sunny The California Girl and shares stories of her training, time with the company and her thoughts on the Netflix series. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Cheryl Rusa stops by to discuss her career in stunt work. Films like the Devils Rejects and Wonderland. She also discusses her career as GLOW Girl Lightning and her thoughts on the Netflix series. Enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Musician legend Joe Iaquinto returns to discuss his past work in scoring music for adult films. We cover the porn industry of the 80's and if Boogie Nights got it right. Sit back for one heck of a fun time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Director, writer, actor Martin Guigui has done it all. He stops by to discus how he got started. He love of films, music, and of course directing. We discuss his upcoming film the Healer as well as Paradise Cove and more. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Kelly Hu from Scorpion King, Vampire Diary's, X-Men and so much more stops by to talk her entire career. From working with The Rock, Don Johnson, Sammo Hung and more Kelly has done it all. She breaks down her entire career including her work in DC Animated films and her run on Arrow to her new clothing line 33 Edge. Sit back and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Voice actor, streamer, and all around gamer Johnny Young stops by to discuss how he got into voice acting and what its like being the voice of Crypto in the hit game Apex Legends. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Stephen Hill from the new Magnum PI show where he plays TC stops by. We talk his time on Luke Cage, love of comics, superhero films, Knocking on Eddie Murphy's door as a kid and much much more. Stephen was awesome and this interview is a lot of fun. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Voice Actress Fryda Wolff stops by to talk playing the bad girl in DC Animated works, various shows she has been in. Being involved in the game world, and becoming Loba from Apex Legends. Sit back and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Voice Actress Justine Huxley stops by to discuss her voice acting career. From voice work in games like GTA V, Red Dead Redemption II, to the voice of Wattson in APEX Legends. Justine is a great lady whit a really fun story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Martial Artist, actor, stuntman, Loren Avedon has done it all. From training with the Rhee's to starring in action classic films like King of the Kickboxers, No Retreat No Surrender II and No Retreat No Surrender III: Blood Brothers Loren has done it all. Loren is a great guy and has a great message to everyone from kids to adults. Sit back and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Kane Hodder AKA Jason from Friday the 13th fame stops by on this Friday the 1th to discuss his entire career. From his early beginnings, to playing Jason, Kane discusses it all. Sit back an enjoy, and happy Friday the 13th. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Barry Livingston from My Three Sons fame stops by to discuss his career. From My Three Sons, to a personal favorite of mine, High School USA, to The Silent Natural, Barry has grown up in front of our eyes. Have fun and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Larry Manetti from Magnum PI fame stops by to discuss his career. From working on television and films Larry has done it all. He has great stories about working on Magnum, Ba Ba Blacksheep, Snapdragon with Pam Anderson and so much more. Larry is a great and fun guy and this is a must for any fan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Voice actor Chris Edgerly stops by to talk about voice acting, shows he does such as The Simpsons, and his extensive work in video games. Chris is the voice of Pathfinder in Apex Legends, and talks all about the appeal of the game and more. This is a great interview, enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Roxy Astor from season 3 and 4 of GLOW stops by to talk her time as a GLOW girl. She discusses her try out, training, living with a curfew with all the other girls, her favorite opponents and more. She even discusses the Netflix show as well. Roxy was a great person and this is a really fun interview for fans --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Art Camacho stops by to discuss his career. From humble beginnings to a legend in the martial arts industry Art has done it all. Acting, writing, directing, choreography and more. He's also got a new show coming up on the El Ray Network that you need to check out. Art is a fun and humble guy and this is a cant miss interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Stuntman legend Dick Warlock stops by to talk all the films he's done. Working with John Carpenter and Kurt Russell on Escape from New York, and The Thing, How he was cast as Michael Myers in Halloween 2, Halloween 3, and everything else. Sit back and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Jeanne Basone aka Hollywood from GLOW stops by to discuss her career. From being an original GLOW girl, and continuing the series until the final season Hollywood talks about everything. What it was like training, appetences, the shows, the girls she worked with, everything. Of course she also discusses the Netflix GLOW series as well and gives her thoughts and opinions on it. She is a great lady so when your done listening be sure to go to all her social medial pages. Twitter @glowhollywood @hollywoodBotanika Instagram @OfficialGlowHollywood @HollywoodBotanika https://www.etsy.com/shop/GLOWHollywoodMerch https://www.hollywoodbotanika.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Producer & Content Marketing Analyst, Kawika Hoke is changing the way indie films do business by challenging the norms that have maintained the status quo of Hollywood. His goal is to educate and push indie filmmakers to keep ownership of their films, self distribute, and connect with audiences personally on their own terms. He is currently launching Manawa Kau, A Hawaiian Motion Picture Company intent on getting Hawaiians both on the islands and mainland, back to work. Kawika also sits on the board of the newly formed Independent Arts Equity Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)3 Non-Profit tasked with the mission of opening gateways for and establishing equity in artists that need support. You can follow him on FB/Instagram/Twitter/LinkedIn: @KawikaHoke --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Acting, directing, basketball, football, Cylk Cozart has done it all. Cylk is a very cool down to earth guy and stops by for a hilarious interview. From growing up, to working in films like White Men Cant Jump, Blue Chips, Eraser, and more Cylk talks about it all. Enjoy some great Denzel and Shaq stories., and have a great time listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Wade Williams stops by to discuss Prison Break, 3 From Hell and so much more. Wade has been working for a long time and has tons of great stories. Sit back and listen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Brian Herzlinger stops by to discuss how he got started in the business, making My Date With Drew, all the behind the scenese info on directing Corey Feldman's My Truth documentary and much much more. Sit back and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Tom McLoughlin the writer and director of Friday the 13th part 6 Jason Lives (and many other things) stops by to discuss a favorite film in the franchise. Who paid for Jason tombstone, Jason using an Uzi, where the missing gore is, original endings, and ideas for a new film. This is a must listen for Friday fans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Emmy Award winning art designer Harry Otto stops by to discuss his career and what its like working in the art section of the entertainment industry. Harry has worked on GLOW (Which he won an Emmy) Godzilla King of the Monster's, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and so much more. Sit back and listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support

Ellie Cornell, Rachel from Halloween 4 and 5 makes a rare appearance and sits down to discuss her career. We of course talk Halloween, where she went after the 5th film, what she's been doing, and a new film she has coming out with Scott Adkins. Sit back and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chronicleshistory/support