The Mortal Kombat Minute is the podcast where we analyze, criticize, and memorialize the 1995 action film Mortal Kombat, one minute at a time!
Chris Casamassa (Scorpion) sits down with Phil and Spanish to talk about Mortal Kombat, movies, martial arts, and more! Chris Casamassa's Official Website @chriscasamassa on Instagram @realMKscorpion on Twitter @chriscasamassa on TikTok @chriscasamassa on LinkedIn Bully Proof Fitness by Chris Casamassa ===== Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodles Nay's IG @nay_draws Intro/Outro music*: Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe *Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Phil and Spanish give credit where credit is due as they celebrate the cast and crew in this (not the last!) episode. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
The celebration of Earthrealm's fighters is cut short as the Emperor appears, destroying the Temple of Light in an electrical storm. While the Emperor declares our fighters' souls forfeit, Rayden, Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage, and Princess Kitana have other plans. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang, Princess Kitana, Sonya Blade, and Johnny Cage all go back home to Earthrealm where Rayden awaits their return. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang is briefly reunited with his brother, Chan, who offers him words of encouragement before flying away in a pillar of light. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang pummels Shang Tsung to finally push him over the edge with a electric Dragon Fire punch. Shang Tsung becomes impaled on the spikes below and a bright pillar of light erupts to temporarily blind Liu. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang takes control of the fight, taunting Shang Tsung and trying to convince him to yield. Shang Tsung refuses. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Shang Tsung beats down Liu Kang, mocking him in the process. Liu rebounds to catch both of Shang Tsung's fists and watches as souls begin to leave Shang's body. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Shang Tsung, disguised as Liu's brother Chan, tries to deceive Liu Kang as spikes draw up from the floor below. Liu Kang breaks the spell by realizing Shang Tsung killed Chan, not Liu. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang faces himself as Shang Tsung tries to convince Liu of his inevitable failure in this fight. After Liu easily brushes off the psychological attack, Shang Tsung resorts to a different tactic: becoming Liu's worst fear. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang takes on six past Mortal Kombat warriors at one time. Shang Tsung is taunted by Liu Kang after Liu emerges victorious in this test of endurance. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Shang Tsung summons the souls of warriors past to come to his aid in his fight against Liu Kang. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang and Shang Tsung begin their fight in the final battle of Mortal Kombat. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang issues his formal challenge to Shang Tsung to fight in Mortal Kombat. Shang Tsung accepts and commands his shadow priests to leave the chamber. Both bow with salutes to one another before facing off in the final battle.Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Sonya Blade continues to refuse a fight with Shang Tsung, being assured that her friends will come for her. Johnny Cage, Liu Kang, and Princess Kitana reveal themselves as previously disguised shadow priests. Princess Kitana scolds Shang Tsung for his underhanded tactics at trying to win Mortal Kombat. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
A chained and bound Sonya Blade insists she will not go along with Shang Tsung's plan. Shang Tsung admires her human traits, but gives her one last chance to face him in Mortal Kombat. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Princess Kitana tells Liu Kang of the final challenge he must face against Shang Tsung. We then are swept across Outworld to the Black Tower where Sonya Blade is held captive. Shadow priests march into the chamber holding Sonya Blade. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Princess Kitana escorts Liu Kang and Johnny Cage through Outworld as she fills them in on the history of her once beautiful home and warns of what Liu must face to win against Shang Tsung. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Reptile looks as if he can't take much more punishment shortly before Liu Kang finishes him off with his signature bicycle kick. A regressed reptile tries to slink away, but Liu Kang has other plans. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang starts to turn the tables on Reptile as they continue their fight on the altar of the abandoned monastery. A Mortal Kombat Easter Egg hides on the wall. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Reptile appears to gain the upper hand as he fights Liu Kang in an abandoned monastery in Outworld. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Johnny Cage tries to figure out what Liu Kang is doing as he attacks a wall? A demonic statue absorbs their lizard-like spy, and Reptile enters the fight. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang and Johnny Cage walk through the streets of Outworld during their mission to save Sonya Blade. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang realizes Sonya Blade needs to accept Shang Tsung's challenge. Rayden wishes our fighters good luck as Johnny Cage and Liu Kang travel through the portal to Outworld. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Shang Tsung drags Sonya Blade kicking and screaming through a portal leading to Outworld, reminding Rayden of the deal struck between Earthrealm fighters. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Johnny Cage chastises Goro for the destruction of his beloved sunglasses and faces off against Goro on the side of a mountain. This is where Goro falls down. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Johnny Cage punches low then climbs high to start his fight against Goro. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Goro and Johnny Cage size each other up on the battlefield as the other kombatants spectate. Goro snatches Johnny Cage's sunglasses from his hand and crushes them.Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Rayden fails to break up the agreement struck between Shang Tsung and Johnny Cage. Johnny reminds Rayden who's fighting in Mortal Kombat. Goro makes his entrance. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Shang Tsung and Johnny Cage negotiate over the terms of Johnny's fight with Goro. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang snaps out of his meditation. Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage argue over Johnny's decision to challenge Goro. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang continues to blame himself for the death of his brother. Rayden consoles Liu, explaining Chan was responsible for his own destiny. Liu meditates on these words. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Rayden plainly tells each fighter what they are afraid of, and how that fear will cause them to lose their fights if they give into it. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Shang Tsung absorbs Art Lean's soul. A discouraged Sonya Blade, Liu Kang, and Johnny Cage ask Rayden how they could possibly win. For Rayden the answer is simple: face your fears. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Shang Tsung commands Goro to finish Art Lean. Goro offers Art's body as tribute. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Goro quickly takes command of his fight with Art Lean. Johnny Cage coaches from the sideline. Art Lean struggles to stay up. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Goro makes his entrance into the Great Hall and steps into the ring to face off against Art Lean. The fight begins. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Sub-Zero freezes over. Shang Tsung gives Goro approval to bring an end to Earthrealm's winning streak. Goro obliges with a growing body count. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Sub-Zero's slowly growing polar blast looks to envelope the room. With Liu Kang facing an icy grave, Princess Kitana steps in to remind Liu to use the element which brings life. Sub-Zero gets the point.Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Liu Kang and Sub-Zero engage in Mortal Kombat and fight across the Great Hall. Liu Kang appears to have the upper hand, until Sub-Zero's freezing glare implies otherwise. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Rayden disguised as a shadow priest strategically places buckets of water on the floor of the Great Hall before Liu Kang and Sub-Zero face off to fight. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Princess Kitana keeps giving Liu Kang cryptic message as they continue their duel on the sand, much to Shang Tsung's displeasure. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
A fighting ring on the sandy beaches of Shang Tsung's island. Liu Kang faces off against Princess Kitana, who tries to give the fighter some sage advice. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Scorpion tries to roast Johnny Cage with his fiery fatality. Johnny Cage shields himself from the attack and cuts Scorpion down to size in the explosive conclusion of this fight. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Johnny Cage reaches new heights in his fight with Scorpion after delivering a swinging kick to Scorpion's face. Scorpion responds by bringing Johnny down to earth with a kick of his own. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Scorpion and Johnny Cage trade blows as they battle on an elevated burial platform in the Netherrealm. Scorpion gains the advantage in the fight after knocking Johnny Cage to the ground and unleashes a relentless barrage of kicks. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Scorpion teleports Johnny Cage to Scorpion's lair in the Netherrealm where their fight continues. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Scorpion begins his spear attack on Johnny Cage by unleashing the creature in his palm. Johnny is able to successfully dodge the attacks, and starts to counter his own. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Kano, after finding himself in a bind, pleads for Sonya to give him a break. Sonya complies. We then transition to a forest where Johnny Cage faces off with Scorpion. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Kano recalls slitting the throat of Sonya's partner and tries to do the same to her shortly after. Sonya counters, making Kano lose his blade as a hand-to-hand brawl unfolds. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe
Shang Tsung teases a gift for Sonya Blade as Kano makes his grand entrance to the fighting ring. Kano brandishes a blade while Sonya insults him. Podcast album artwork by NayDoesDoodlesNay's IG @nay_drawsIntro/Outro music*:Mortal Kombat Theme [8 Bit Tribute to Mortal Kombat] by 8 Bit Universe*Licensed and used with permission of 8 Bit Universe