Podcasts about Bruce Lee

A heads-up on some of the extraordinary stories to look forward to from September - from a long-lost son, to the sole survivor of a plane crash, to Afghanistan's answer to Bruce Lee. We're back with a new look, and the best in global true life storytelling.Presenter: Mobeen AzharLives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else's life and expect the unexpected.   Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784   You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

To continue the Gangster themed week, author Corey Danna, blogger Fred Andersson & HK movie fanatic Mark Shaver all enter the recording studio!   Why was Jackie Chan's STUNTMASTER the ultimate experimental PS1 videogame for both gamers and his established fanbase?   Why was Jet Li's RISE TO HONOR the ultimate send-up of both his HK and U.S. movies while mixing in some MATRIX and John Woo tropes?   Did either game have some neat button combos or did they mainly benefit from word-of-mouth recommends by fans?   OTHER SHOW NOTES: *Mark better details the fighting mechanics, motion capture graphics & what a collector's item the Jackie Chan videogame is *Mark also shares trivia on how Rise to Honor's Cantonese dialogue was overdubbed and the background on the game's setting *Mark brings up some other obscure Jackie Chan games (as well as an infamous Bruce Lee game) that showed how licenses for these Action hero icons evolved overtime in the industry and the continual mix of rap music with Kung Fu scenarios in the videogames *And Corey also brings up other cool Hong Kong trivia & other John Woo/Chou-Yun Fat stories including how he was at the premiere of The Replacement Killers!     MUSIC USED:  "Rise to Honor" OST by Raymond Wong and Michael Reagan   "Ossuary 2- Turn" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus. ~Bruce Lee Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

Alex Taylor is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Perelel Health, the first and only OB/GYN-founded women's vitamin company delivering stage-specific, hormone-supportive nutrition from first period to perimenopause and beyond. Before launching Perelel, she was building powerhouse brands like Who What Wear and Byrdie, all while navigating an undiagnosed autoimmune disease, burnout, and the all-too-familiar gaps in women's healthcare.In this conversation, Alex joins Elizabeth to talk about how a personal health crisis became the spark for creating clinically-backed supplements designed for every hormonal stage. She gets candid about the year-long journey to a diagnosis, why “no job is worth your health,” and the boundaries that keep her balanced as a founder and mom. You'll also hear about her daily mindfulness practice, the doctor panel shaping Perelel's formulas, and the Bruce Lee quote that inspires her team to “be like water.”Special Discount: If you'd like to try Perelel, use code LIVEPURELY for 20% off at perelelhealth.com.Episodes Here Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramMentioned: Brick App | The Many Lives of Mama Love | The Hard Thing About Hard Things | The Power of Now Alex Taylor: Perelel Health | IG

It's a Tuesday morning. I am sitting in front of my computer, matcha tea in hand, staring at my podcast dashboard. A little number in the top corner catches my eye. 200 episodes, 200! Part of me can't even believe it. I think back to those first recordings; I was so nervous, wondering if people would care about storytelling the way I do, yet week after week, I kept going. I didn't always know if I'd have the time, the stories, or the right guests to keep it fresh. But every single conversation, every solo episode, every moment behind the mic has taught me something. And at each milestone, I've marked it by pulling together the best mic drop moments into one ultimate storytelling highlight reel. I did it at episode 100. I did it at 150. And today, at 200, we're doing it again! You're about to hear unforgettable moments from episodes 151 to 200. These insights can change the way you tell stories, the way you speak on stage, and help you be the one who's unforgettable. If you've been with me since the early days, thank you. Listeners, you know the drill: this is where the wisdom comes fast and furious. And if you're new, welcome! A little about me: Hi there. I'm Kymberlee. As a Speaking Strategist and founder of Storytelling School, I've had the pleasure of working with over 500 speakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs worldwide for over a decade. No matter if those folks were getting ready to take the TED or TEDx stage or preparing for a high-stakes presentation with everything on the line, my specialty is High Stakes Short Form Communication. I've seen what works when influencing change and what doesn't. It turns out storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you can have in your arsenal. That's why I'm building a movement of master storytellers to affect change in the world on a global scale to help people tell real stories that have influence and impact. With effective storytelling, you change people's lives. Since competition for potential client attention is fierce, a story can make the difference between being memorable or irrelevant. You'll find me sharing my matcha tea mishap to discuss perfectionism, my quest for Bruce Lee and Hello Kitty art to explore kindness, or, as I discuss in this episode, the six months of live blade training I underwent to illustrate presence. I spend my days showing the power of using stories to help cement ideas and bring lessons to life and teach my clients to do the same. If you think business owners can't tell stories or don't have stories to share with their clients, staff, donors, followers, or investors, I invite you to reconsider your perspective. There's no better place than in business to tell your stories so audiences, no matter how big or small, can understand how you think and what you value. Now it's your turn... If you're ready to become a master storyteller and effect change in our world, you've come to the right place. Links and Resources Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingschool on Facebook

We start the third hour with hearing from Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson as he goes to an infamous Bruce Lee quote to describe the defense, Tobin was fired up about it while Leroy was not very impressed! The Marlins are back to struggling and the guys try to make sense of what has happened to them! News hits the internet that Jake Paul will be fighting Gervante “tank” Davis in November, Tobin and Leroy are stunned at how they can even be put in the same ring considering the size disparity! We then play our favorite Wednesday game Rat's Off a Ship! Listen to find out what the gang thinks of Cam Smith praise, Ed Orgeron claiming he drinks 12 Rebulls a day, and the sentencing of the guy behind the Miami Heat Jersey heist!

It's a wild Wednesday on the show as Leroy kicks things off with a surprise twist — turning the morning into an impromptu book club to share some of his favorite reads. But the literary vibes don't last long, as we dive into breaking news from Dolphins Training Camp: Darren Waller has finally been activated! Things get a little spicy when Jaguars head coach downplays the upcoming joint practice, and let's just say the gang doesn't take kindly to the “not physical” jab. Tobin also reacts to Bleacher Report's Mount Rushmore for the Panthers franchise, and he and Leroy try to fix it themselves. In Hour 2, Tobin issues a sweaty warning to Notre Dame fans heading to South Florida — you're not ready for this heat! The crew relives some of the most painful losses in college football history, and the emotional wounds are still fresh.We also dig into our mixed bag as we hear from Troy Aikman, Joe Flacco, and Anthony Richardson. Hour 3 kicks off with Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson channeling Bruce Lee to describe the defense — and while Tobin is fired up, Leroy's not exactly buying it. The Marlins are back to their struggling ways, and the gang tries to figure out what went wrong. Then, breaking fight news rocks the internet: Jake Paul is reportedly set to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in November… and the size mismatch has Tobin and Leroy absolutely stunned. and then it's time for our beloved Wednesday segment: Rat's Off a Ship! This week, we react to Cam Smith hype, Ed Orgeron's alleged 12-Red-Bulls-a-day habit, and justice served in the Miami Heat jersey heist case. Finally, in Hour 4, the silly sauce is flowing as Jfig finally shares with Brittney the mysterious death of Washington the Parrot — and the guys run wild with conspiracy theories and over-the-top impressions. RIP to a real one. Things shift back to football as Jeffery Simmons sounds off on media questions after a scuffle with QB Cam Ward, leading Leroy to share a moment from his playing days when he had to put a reporter in check. We wrap things up with a fresh round of Stock Up or Stock Down — and maybe, just maybe, Leroy had a little fun with it this time.

Nem parece, mas Já são 9 anos te fazendo companhia nas mais diferentes situações.Passamos mais tempo conversando com voce do que muita gente melhor habilitada e mais querida, pode chamar de consistência, substantivo feminino que nos traz algum orgulho.Quando gravei o primeiro Boia em agosto de 2017, chamei o Marcelus Viana para fazer companhia numa ideia com pés e cabeça, sem juízo nenhum, absolutamente despretensioso.Nada mais justo, reconvidar nessa data querida, porque o Boia (e a vida, de muitas formas diferentes) é exatamente isso, a arte do encontro - embora haja tanto desencontro nessa vida, ensinou o Poetinha.Usamos o surfe como desculpa para tratar de assuntos sérios, esvaziamos completamente a intenção de fazer esse passatempo inútil se passar por elevação espiritual e removemos todo verniz que lambuzou a atividade nas últimas décadas.Júlio Adler, Bruno Bocayuva e João Valente, tres surfistas sem alma, teimam em voltar, todas terças, apaixonadamente como Peri.A trilha desse episodio é, Strong Reaction dos punks de Chicago, Pegboy, Orange Crush da maravilhosa turma de Athens, Georgia, os R.E.M., Love com as meninas de Brighton, Lambrini Girls e, tasquipa!, a voz inebriante do Bobby Womack, com The Bravest Man in the Universe.

A remake of Bruce Lee's classic Fist of Fury,  director Gordan Chan's Fist of Legend, arriving to Hong Kong movie goers in 1994, softens the harder line of the original film's patriotic fury yet loses none of its tremendous punch with martial art stars Jet Li, Billy Chow and Yasuaki Kurata all in top form.  Tune in for the full review! Timestamps: [00:00] Intro + G-Fest '25 report, Return of Ultraman, Combattler V, Naruto manga, The Water Margin [52:17] Review - Fist of Legend

Bruce Lee once said “Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn't know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells.” At the time, this sounded a little crazy, but with modern science, we can understand this more. Your words literally change your biology, and both positive and negative words have power of your mind, your body, and your health. This episode dives into the science and practical applications of positive affirmations, vibrations and freuency as taught by other scientists that we've had on the show like Dr. Gerald Pollack and Dr. Bruce Lipton.    TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: What spiritual psychology is and how it's scientifically different than the "woo woo" The power of "I am" statements, mantras, and theta brainwave programming The science of water, vibration, and food blessing  Generational trauma and epigenetics   Meditation for the restless or distracted mind  Balancing healthy living with freedom from perfectionism   More from Erin Doppelt: Instagram: @erinrdoppelt Website: erinracheldoppelt.com   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube         

Alisha Mughal's It Can't Rain All the Time: The Crow (ECW Press, 2025) weaves memoir with film criticism in an effort to pin down The Crow's cultural resonance. A passionate analysis of the ill-fated 1994 film starring the late Brandon Lee and its long-lasting influence on action movies, cinematic grief, and emotional masculinity Released in 1994, The Crow first drew in audiences thanks to the well-publicized tragedy that loomed over the film: lead actor Brandon Lee had died on set due to a mishandled prop gun. But it soon became clear that The Crow was more than just an accumulation of its tragic parts. The celebrated critic Roger Ebert wrote that Lee's performance was “more of a screen achievement than any of the films of his father, Bruce Lee.” In It Can't Rain All the Time, Mughal argues that The Crow has transcended Brandon Lee's death by exposing the most challenging human emotions in all their dark, dramatic, and visceral glory, so much so that it has spawned three sequels, a remake, and an intense fandom. Eric, our back-from-the-dead, grieving protagonist, shows us that there is no solution to depression or loss, there is only our own internal, messy work. By the end of the movie, we realize that Eric has presented us with a vast range of emotions and that masculinity doesn't need to be hard and impenetrable. Through her memories of seeking solace in the film during her own grieving period, Mughal brilliantly shows that, for all its gothic sadness, The Crow is, surprisingly and touchingly, a movie about redemption and hope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Alisha Mughal's It Can't Rain All the Time: The Crow (ECW Press, 2025) weaves memoir with film criticism in an effort to pin down The Crow's cultural resonance. A passionate analysis of the ill-fated 1994 film starring the late Brandon Lee and its long-lasting influence on action movies, cinematic grief, and emotional masculinity Released in 1994, The Crow first drew in audiences thanks to the well-publicized tragedy that loomed over the film: lead actor Brandon Lee had died on set due to a mishandled prop gun. But it soon became clear that The Crow was more than just an accumulation of its tragic parts. The celebrated critic Roger Ebert wrote that Lee's performance was “more of a screen achievement than any of the films of his father, Bruce Lee.” In It Can't Rain All the Time, Mughal argues that The Crow has transcended Brandon Lee's death by exposing the most challenging human emotions in all their dark, dramatic, and visceral glory, so much so that it has spawned three sequels, a remake, and an intense fandom. Eric, our back-from-the-dead, grieving protagonist, shows us that there is no solution to depression or loss, there is only our own internal, messy work. By the end of the movie, we realize that Eric has presented us with a vast range of emotions and that masculinity doesn't need to be hard and impenetrable. Through her memories of seeking solace in the film during her own grieving period, Mughal brilliantly shows that, for all its gothic sadness, The Crow is, surprisingly and touchingly, a movie about redemption and hope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

ANDRE MORGAN is a globe-trotting film and television producer. Fluent in Mandarin, Andre was CEO of Golden Harvest in Hong Kong, working with Raymond Chow to expand it into one of the largest film businesses in Asia, launching the international careers of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, director John Woo, and others. Later, Andre partnered with GODFATHER producer Albert S. Ruddy to produce over 40 movies and 400 TV hours, including Best Picture Oscar MILLION DOLLAR BABY, CANNONBALL RUN, MARTIAL LAW and WALKER: TEXAS RANGER.  Host Jason E. Squire is Editor of The Movie Business Book and Professor Emeritus, USC School of Cinematic Arts. Music: “The Day it All Began and it All Ended” by Pawel Feszczuk (License: CC by 4.0). 

Enter The Clones Of Bruce (2023) synopsis: “Enter the Clones of Bruce dives into the Bruce Lee exploitation craze, otherwise known as Bruceploitation.”Starring: Bruce Le, Bruce Li, Ryong Keo, and Godfrey HoDirector: David GregoryThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey kick off their month of cult film documentaries with Enter The Clones of Bruce Lee by Severin! The film focuses more on Bruce Lee's untimely death and immediate legacy than the man himself, as it's framed through the lens of the martial artists that tried to fill his shoes. It's a great documentary and we hope everyone gets a chance to check it out!Leave a comment on our socials and let us know what you thought of the episode!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

« Dis-moi à quel jeu tu joues, je te dirai qui tu es ». C'est une série spéciale de RFI à la découverte des jeux populaires à travers le monde, ces jeux qui, à travers les joueurs, parlent de la culture et de l'identité de chaque pays. En Côte d'Ivoire, le Scrabble est le jeu où les Ivoiriens excellent. En plus de dizaines de milliers d'amateurs du jeu de lettres, le pays compte 800 joueurs de très bon niveau affiliés à la Fédération nationale. Benoît Almeras a disputé une partie au dojo de l'université d'Abidjan. Là-bas, le Scrabble, c'est presque un sport de combat. De notre correspondant à Abidjan, Le soleil se couche sur Abidjan, c'est le début de l'entraînement. Sous le badamier, une demi-douzaine de tables. Deux joueurs, un plateau, le Gborô, le combat peut commencer. Objectif : composer les mots qui rapportent le plus de points avec sept lettres tirées au hasard. En face, celui que l'on surnomme Ipman, comme le maître de Bruce Lee. Mathieu Zingbè, 37 ans, dix fois champion d'Afrique. Une machine. En quinze minutes chrono, le numéro un Ivoirien gagne avec près de 300 points d'avance. Pour lui, le Scrabble c'est une passion qui dure depuis près de 30 ans : « C'est en classe de CM1 quand j'ai fait la trouvaille du Scrabble, ça m'a tout de suite épaté, je me suis vite confectionné un tableau de Scrabble, j'ai commencé à m'entraîner et je suis immédiatement tombé amoureux de ce jeu. »   Professionnel depuis 2006, Mathieu Zingbè est actuellement le capitaine des éléphants scrabbleurs, l'équipe nationale fait la fierté du président de la Fédération Michel Tétialy : « On est trois fois champion du monde, nous sommes actuellement champion d'Afrique en titre. Avec ça, l'engouement grandit et chaque année, on a plus de personnes qui intègrent les salles (...) partout dans nos bureaux, vous voyez, dans les téléphones et autres, les gens ont des "applicatifs" qui leur permettent de passer le temps en jouant au Scrabble. » Intégration du nouchi dans l'Officiel du Scrable Autre motif de jubilation pour Michel Tétialy : l'intégration des mots du nouchi, l'argot des rues d'Abidjan, dans l'Officiel du Scrabble, à l'image de « s'enjailler », une reconnaissance pour l'écrivain Josué Guébo : « On a créé des termes qui étaient à la fois périphériques et marginaux, mais qui sont en train de passer à la postérité, c'est intéressant parce que ça montre que la créativité ici s'universalise, c'est une chose à souligner. » Pour ce poète et philosophe, ancien joueur de Scrabble, les performances des Ivoiriens s'expliqueraient par un « amour pragmatique » du français : « Dans un pays où il y a plusieurs langues, la langue française est un bon moyen de communication. Donc, je pense qu'il y a un amour utilitaire pour ainsi dire. Mais il y a aussi l'amour de l'art parce que les Ivoiriens performent en Scrabble, mais aussi en Slam et aujourd'hui ça paye. » Un outil pédagogique Mais dans un pays où environ une personne sur deux est analphabète selon le gouvernement, le Scrabble reste trop élitiste et réservé aux citadins, pour Josué Guébo. Autre problème : le manque de joueuses, quand deux tiers des illettrés ivoiriens sont des femmes. Pour corriger cela, la Fédération fait la promotion du Scrabble comme outil d'apprentissage de la langue française – Adrien Edoukou, joueur et professeur de lettres : « Les enfants n'arrivent pas véritablement à saisir le sens de certains cours et le Scrabble intervient pour leur apporter une formation d'appoint. Apprendre à jouer au Scrabble pour des enfants ça leur apporte beaucoup, c'est un outil pédagogique complet. » La Fédération ivoirienne propose le jeu comme activité extrascolaire dans une vingtaine de collèges et de lycées cette année et peut-être détecter les futures stars du Scrabble francophone. À lire aussiLe Scrabble, une passion grandissante sur le continent africain

Our final profile of this summer series has a very particular set of skills... Jagdeep Aujla is a London-born karate champion and martial arts enthusiast who, since his Parkinson's diagnosis, has established the Dopamine Warriors Boxing Club. Jagdeep joins the Movers & Shakers in the pub and shows all the resilience you'd expect from the Bruce Lee of PD – but also some cheering optimism about embracing the challenges of the condition and fighting through.Sponsored by Boardwave, who support Cure Parkinson's.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Sound mixing by Ewan Cameron.Music by Alex Stobbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 93 - Our schedule has not been consistent lately but helpfully we are back on track after a summer of travel and adventures, all while watching Kung Fu films. This wraps up July and our month of Kung Fu Legends. This week we watched Ip Man (2008) starring Donnie Yen. Ip Man is the story of a Kung Fu master defending his town and country once again from those pesky Japanese. The real Ip Man was the teacher of Bruce Lee, so we come full circle to wrap things up. And we are carrying this momentum over to next month as we move over to Japan to cover a series of Ninja films. First up is Ninja: A Band of Assassins (1962), brought to you by Marco.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Shannon Lee is an author, actor, singer, and businesswoman managing the estate of Bruce Lee, her father. She has worked hard to preserve Bruce's legacy through books, TV shows, films, events, and charitable work. More than 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains the most influential martial artist in history. In this podcast, Shannon tells her father's story from his birth in San Francisco, training in Hong Kong under Ip Man, first martial arts schools in the United States, breakthrough in Hollywood, and more. Shannon also tells her own story, touches on the impact of her brother Brandon Lee, and shares deep insight into her father's philosophy and what it means to her.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 “We Are Bruce Lee” exhibit03:58 Born in San Francisco05:44 Early Wing Chun training12:12 Oakland15:14 Philosophy23:06 Mental strength30:42 Breaking into Hollywood36:11 Shannon's childhood 41:15 Brandon Lee45:02 Leading the legacy52:43 Bruce Lee Foundation

In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” co-hosts, and NASM Master Trainers, Wendy Batts, and Marty Miller, dive deep into the art—and real-world challenge—of bridging the gap when your clients don't fit the fitness textbook. Kicking off with classic wisdom from Bruce Lee and examples from pro athletes like Derek Jeter, Marty and Wendy remind us why mastering the fundamentals is truly non-negotiable. Throughout their candid and experience-driven discussion, the duo explores what to do when the “perfect world” of the textbook doesn't align with the messy reality of diverse clients: from young little leaguers and former college athletes to parents with jam-packed schedules. They break down the NASM OPT and CES models, comparing them to real-life navigation tools—a compass for some, Google Maps for others—emphasizing the need to adapt the blueprint to fit each individual's unique journey. Listeners will gain practical strategies for assessment, adaptation, and communication. This episode is packed with stories, case studies, and tactical advice on using assessment findings to guide programming, regressing and progressing exercises intentionally, addressing pain and limitations ethically, and focusing on movement quality over flashy routines. Whether you're a brand-new trainer overwhelmed by the textbook or a seasoned pro stuck in the weeds, this episode offers both reassurance and actionable solutions. Tune in for expert guidance on personalizing client programs, building trust, and ultimately, helping people move—and feel—their best in the real world. Show Notes & References: NASM CPT 7 Section 4, Chapter 11 (Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments). Lessons 1-6  Section 4, Chapter 12 (Posture, Movement, and Perofrmance Assessments). Lessons 1-6  NASM CES 3 Chapter 1, (Introduction to Corrective Exercise). Lessons 1-3  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

On the latest Bat Bits, we wander out into the wider Dozierverse to look at the correspondence between William Dozier, producer of Batman and The Green Hornet, and Bruce Lee, whom Dozier tried several times to find a vehicle for before landing on the role of Kato. We get some of Bruce's feelings about his 1965 screen test, get some of Bruce's comments about how “Gong Fu” should be portrayed on the show, and more.  Listen to Bat Bits and see the Dozier and Lee letters by subscribing to our Patreon for at least $2 a month! For $4 a month, you also get our monthly discussion of silver age Batman comics as Paul or another in our stable of co-hosts joins me to examine individual Batman stories from the 1950s and 60s! Join today!

Martial arts pioneer Tom Callos came onto The Strenuous Life Podcast to discuss the California martial arts scene in the wake of Bruce Lee, the importance of taking your training out of the dojo and into the world, how your students can become your school's most effective advertising, being BJ Penn's first BJJ instructor, and his thoughts about BJ's current struggles. Tom has owned several martial arts schools, worked as a business and curriculum consultant to the international martial arts community, competed regionally, nationally, and internationally, and was a member of an internationally renowned demonstration team.   Follow Tom on Instagram @tomcallos. And check out my best-selling book "Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic", available everywhere including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/   Cheers! Stephan Kesting  

The Alex Project Alex Mallari Jr. of Ginny & Georgia, Dark Matter, and other great shows has come to the FSF PopCast to discuss his career, upbringing, and origin story. We discuss his book, "Pause Paws" (link below), a wonderful children's book that can help you and your little ones figure out how to make decisions. We discuss his love for the Power Rangers and how Bruce Lee had such an impact on young Alex. There is a lot to unpack here, and even more behind-the-scenes content on our Patreon Channel. For more about Alex Mallari Jr., please visit the following - Instagram - @alexmallarijr Buy "Pause Paws" here - https://a.co/d/hkiYKwx For more on our show partners - Bones Coffee - http://www.bonescoffee.com/FSFPOPCAST and use code FSFPOPCAST Idea Farm - www.ideafarm.store - use discount code FSF15 Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Alex Project Alex Mallari Jr. of Ginny & Georgia, Dark Matter, and other great shows has come to the FSF PopCast to discuss his career, upbringing, and origin story. We discuss his book, "Pause Paws" (link below), a wonderful children's book that can help you and your little ones figure out how to make decisions. We discuss his love for the Power Rangers and how Bruce Lee had such an impact on young Alex. There is a lot to unpack here, and even more behind-the-scenes content on our Patreon Channel. For more about Alex Mallari Jr., please visit the following - Instagram - @alexmallarijr Buy "Pause Paws" here - https://a.co/d/hkiYKwx For more on our show partners - Bones Coffee - http://www.bonescoffee.com/FSFPOPCAST and use code FSFPOPCAST Idea Farm - www.ideafarm.store - use discount code FSF15 Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 371) — How well do you know about the real Bruce Lee? There are a lot of myths that came out of the movie "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" so today we'll pull another classic episode from the Based on a True Story vault. Where to watch Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story ⁠Get Matthew's book⁠ Matthew Polly authored "Bruce Lee: A Life," called the definitive biography by The New York Times. His research revealed Lee's more complex humanity, debunking decades of Hollywood myths. Did you enjoy this episode? Unlock ad-free episodes Get the BOATS email newsletter ⁠Chat about this episode⁠ Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/371 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this ask-me-anything episode I address myths about Bruce Lee's isometric workout routine, prison workouts and more.R.D.P. Books and equipment resources available at www.reddeltaproject.com Beautiful Strength: https://is.gd/S1ejXaIron core on Amazon https://is.gd/RfA79L

Conmemoramos a actores que murieron el 20 de julio como Bruce Lee (1973) o Antonio Gades (2004), además de ser el nacimiento de Natalie Wood. Por otro lado, esta semana ha muerto Alexandr Mitta, referente del cine soviético: León de Oro del Festival de Venecia en 1966 por “Llaman, abrid la puerta”. Comentamos en la tertulia con Garci, Aberasturi y con Edu Margento. Escuchar audio

Send us a textThe secret to transforming your life isn't found in massive overnight changes but in the subtle power of daily 1% improvements. Drawing from over two decades of personal experience, including a 21-year meditation practice spanning more than 21,000 sessions, I share how small, consistent actions create profound results through the miracle of compounding.We often chase dramatic breakthrough moments while overlooking the simple truth that Bruce Lee captured perfectly: "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." The 1% Rule embraces this wisdom, showing how tiny adjustments in your daily routine—drinking water before coffee, expressing gratitude before scrolling, or taking short walks after meals to boost digestion—create a foundation for remarkable wellbeing.This episode explores practical applications of the 1% Rule across multiple dimensions of life: physical health, emotional resilience, financial growth, and spiritual development. I share how simple mental shifts like asking "What if it turns out great?" transformed an elderly friend's outlook before medical treatment, and how brief daily nature exposure synchronizes your brain to beneficial alpha rhythms. Whether you're looking to increase energy, improve relationships, or build financial security, the compound effect of consistent small improvements creates the sustainable transformation we all seek. What tiny action will you commit to for the next seven days? Your 1% improvement awaits.Subscribe and share this episode to help others discover the life-changing power of incremental improvement and join our community of conscious, thriving individuals making positive ripples in the world.Support the show

I am standing on a court in Santa Barbara, and it's my very first pickleball lesson. I arrived early and I'm already warmed up, focused and ready to do everything exactly right. In fact, even before booking this lesson, I researched every single coach in town. I landed on Richard Pastoria because he's the real deal: a professional coach for over 25 years, the resident pickleball pro at the Valley Club of Montecito, and - not only that - he also has a military background. That combination of structure and discipline and high standards speaks to me because I've been an athlete my entire life, and I take performance seriously, so I want to work with someone who brings that level of excellence and who understands focus like I do. I'm thinking we are going to be perfectly aligned. A few minutes into the lesson, we are already deep into a drill, and Coach Richard feeds me a ball. I move the way I think I'm supposed to and swing the way I think I'm supposed to… and I completely miss. Instantly, I feel my entire body tighten. I start analyzing. What did I do wrong? Was it my grip, or maybe it was my footwork? Or it could be my timing… I replay this moment in my mind, and I start getting mad at myself because I'm doing what he's telling me to do. I can feel myself spiraling faster and faster. I am an athlete. I should be able to do this. I should be able to pick this up.  I want so badly to get this right. It's at this moment that Coach Richard can see me spiraling. Across the court, I hear him yell out, “Kymberlee!” Okay, here it comes. I'm bracing myself, thinking that it's going to be a technical adjustment, another drill, and he says, “It's just pickleball.” That's it. No lecture, no overanalysis, just those three words. At that moment, I laugh. My shoulders drop, and I stop holding my breath because he's right; it is just pickleball. All of a sudden, I think, what if this were fun? Everything shifts. I keep playing, but now I feel lighter, looser, still focused but not robotic. I start laughing when I miss. I reset faster and strangely start hitting the ball better, and I realize that I don't have to choose between working hard and also having fun. I can actually care deeply and enjoy myself at the exact same time, and that paradox, that is where the power is. In this episode of the Storytelling School Podcast, I discuss what you can do to make your story truly land, why too much control kills connection, and so much more. You'll get answers to questions like: How can you be both serious about your performance and still have fun at the same time? What elements need to be in alignment in order to deliver a memorable Talk? How can you tell a compelling story without sounding robotic or rehearsed?  What you will learn in this episode: How mastery over your Talk is in the balance between effort and ease Why your energy should be in sync with your story  Why perfection is not persuasive Why letting go just enough creates the necessary space for authenticity, flow, and real impact A little about me: Hi there. I'm Kymberlee. As a Speaking Strategist and founder of Storytelling School, I've had the pleasure of working with over 500 speakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs worldwide for over a decade. No matter if those folks were getting ready to take the TED or TEDx stage or preparing for a high-stakes presentation with everything on the line, my specialty is High Stakes Short Form Communication. I've seen what works when influencing change and what doesn't. It turns out storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you can have in your arsenal. That's why I'm building a movement of master storytellers to affect change in the world on a global scale to help people tell real stories that have influence and impact. With effective storytelling, you change people's lives. Since competition for potential client attention is fierce, a story can make the difference between being memorable or irrelevant. You'll find me sharing my matcha tea mishap to discuss perfectionism, my quest for Bruce Lee and Hello Kitty art to explore kindness, or, as I discuss in this episode, the six months of live blade training I underwent to illustrate presence. I spend my days showing the power of using stories to help cement ideas and bring lessons to life and teach my clients to do the same. If you think business owners can't tell stories or don't have stories to share with their clients, staff, donors, followers, or investors, I invite you to reconsider your perspective. There's no better place than in business to tell your stories so audiences, no matter how big or small, can understand how you think and what you value. Now it's your turn... If you're ready to become a master storyteller and effect change in our world, you've come to the right place. Links and Resources Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingschool on Facebook

This week, we roundhouse-kick our way into one of the most legendary martial arts films of all time, Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon. It's fists, philosophy, and flaming hot takes as we chop through this cinematic classic with the precision of a one-inch punch. Whether you're a lifelong disciple of the Dragon or just entering the dojo, this episode packs more punch than Bolo disciplining guards. Tune in... or risk dishonor.  “Don't think. FEEL.” And press play.

When a major Hollywood studio released Five Fingers of Death to thrill-seeking Times Square moviegoers on March 21, 1973, only a handful of Black and Asian American audience members knew the difference between an Iron Fist and an Eagle's Claw. That changed overnight as kung fu movies kicked off a craze that would earn millions at the box office, send TV ratings soaring, sell hundreds of thousands of video tapes, influence the birth of hip hop, reshape the style of action we see in movies today, and introduce America to some of the biggest non-white stars to ever hit motion picture screens.This lavishly illustrated book tells the bone-blasting, spine-shattering story of how these films of fury ― spawned in anti-colonial protests on the streets of Hong Kong ― came to America and raised hell for 15 years before greed, infomercials, and racist fearmongering shut them down.You'll meet Japanese judo coaches battling American wrestlers in backwoods MMA bouts at county fairs, black teenagers with razor sharp kung fu skills heading to Hong Kong to star in movies shot super fast so they can make it back to the States in time to start 10th grade, and Puerto Rican karate coaches making their way in this world with nothing but their own two fists.It's about an 11-year-old boy who not only created the first fan edit but somehow turned it into a worldwide moneymaker, CIA agents secretly funding a karate movie, the New York Times fabricating a fear campaign about black "karate gangs" out to kill white people, the history of black martial arts in America ("Why does judo or karate suddenly get so ominous because black men study it?," wondered Malcolm X), the death of Bruce Lee and the onslaught of imitators that followed, and how a fight that started in Japanese internment camps during World War II ended in a ninja movie some 40 years later.It's a battle for recognition and respect that started a long, long time ago and continues today in movies like The Matrix, Kill Bill, and Black Panther and here, for the first time, is the full uncensored story.2025's revised and expanded hardcover edition features new material on superstars like Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, and Donnie Yen, plus spotlights on unsung performers, movie poster artists, low-rent film distributors, 1980s video companies, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Bruce Lee was a small man.The age of consent, projecting current values onto the past, the conservation of taboo.Is Quebec Latino?A lack of butt-sex in Iran, look how gay Israel is.Narrative concoction is the oldest form of magic.Sumo is technically correct (the best kind of correct) about being Latino.Learn to play the game. It's all just fake name and you can do that too.South Park is a guide to live.The Epstein stuff, of course everyone on every side is lying.Every time an Indian tells me something about a pedophile, I believe itA lot of white Americans are kind of disgusting.How does Foucault's Pendulum work?Stop wasting your energy and focus on what's good.Walk away from the system or join it, those are your only two options.We're not going to sexually assault you.More Linkswww.MAPSOC.orgFollow Sumo on TwitterAlternate Current RadioSupport the Show!Subscribe to the Podcast on GumroadSubscribe to the Podcast on PatreonBuy Us a Tibetan Herbal TeaSumo's SubstacksHoly is He Who WrestlesModern Pulp

I'm on a Zoom call with one of my private clients. She is a powerhouse executive and is preparing for a TED-style keynote. Her ideas are solid, and her story is incredible; it's emotional, has high stakes and everything you would want in an opening story. And the rest of her Talk? That's epic as well. Plus, she's done the work and is ready to go.  We start rehearsing and everything… falls flat. Her delivery is kind of robotic, and there's no energy in her voice. Even the transitions between her story and her insights kind of feel like speed bumps. She is reciting her script but isn't truly owning her message, and I can see it in her face - she's frustrated. She feels the pressure, and the doubt starts creeping in. I stop her right in the middle of the rehearsal and say, “All right, let's forget the script. Instead, just tell me your story and share your Talk with me as if we're at dinner.” So she starts over, and everything changes. Even her body shifts and changes. Her words flow, and her transitions feel human. Instead of presenting, she's now actually connecting with me. That's the difference between reciting a Talk and owning every single moment of it.  In this episode of the Storytelling School Podcast, I discuss how truly effective rehearsing isn't about memorizing a script, why emotionally and physically integrating your message can truly connect you to your audience, and so much more. You'll get answers to questions like: What makes presence so much more important than perfection? How does mental rehearsal increase confidence and clarity? How can you rehearse in a way that helps your audience feel that you're speaking with them instead of at them? What you will learn in this episode: Why rehearsing effectively means integrating your message and not just memorizing your words How to strengthen your emotional connection to prevent your Talk from falling flat Why it's essential to rehearse your full Talk and not just your story to create maximum impact A little about me: Hi there. I'm Kymberlee. As a Speaking Strategist and founder of Storytelling School, I've had the pleasure of working with over 500 speakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs worldwide for over a decade. No matter if those folks were getting ready to take the TED or TEDx stage or preparing for a high-stakes presentation with everything on the line, my specialty is High Stakes Short Form Communication. I've seen what works when influencing change and what doesn't. It turns out storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you can have in your arsenal. That's why I'm building a movement of master storytellers to affect change in the world on a global scale to help people tell real stories that have influence and impact. With effective storytelling, you change people's lives. Since competition for potential client attention is fierce, a story can make the difference between being memorable or irrelevant. You'll find me sharing my matcha tea mishap to discuss perfectionism, my quest for Bruce Lee and Hello Kitty art to explore kindness, or, as I discuss in this episode, the six months of live blade training I underwent to illustrate presence. I spend my days showing the power of using stories to help cement ideas and bring lessons to life and teach my clients to do the same. If you think business owners can't tell stories or don't have stories to share with their clients, staff, donors, followers, or investors, I invite you to reconsider your perspective. There's no better place than in business to tell your stories so audiences, no matter how big or small, can understand how you think and what you value. Now it's your turn... If you're ready to become a master storyteller and effect change in our world, you've come to the right place. Links and Resources Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingschool on Facebook

MONSTER PARTY INVADES THE V.I.P. SECTION! A beloved past guest returns to help us rub virtual elbows with some of showbiz's best and brightest! Lay down the red carpet and brace yourselves as MONSTER PARTY presents… JOHN STANLEY'S CELEBRITY ONSLAUGHT!!! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, have not made a secret of their love for JOHN STANLEY! From 1979 to 1984, John was the host of the San Francisco Bay Area TV series, CREATURE FEATURES, taking over from legendary first host, BOB WILKENS. Since that time, he has gone on to author many books, including several editions of THE CREATURE FEATURES MOVIE GUIDE, THE GANG THAT SHOT UP HOLLYWOOD, THE NOVELS “WORLD WAR III (AKA NAPALM SUNDAY)” AND “BOGART 48,” THE AUTOBOIGRAPHICAL “I WAS A TV HORROR HOST,” and the recent follow-up to that classic tome, “THE CAREER THAT DRIPPED WITH HORROR.” When it comes to films, John directed the love letter to the horror genre, “NIGHTMARE IN BLOOD,” as well as producing many other movies, documentaries, music videos, and shorts. During his time as the host of CREATURE FEATURES and his 33-year stint as an entertainment writer for the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, John Stanley had the dream job of interviewing countless (unless you count them) actors, filmmakers, writers, and other celebrities. We're talkin' folks like THE CAST OF STAR WARS, IRWIN ALLEN, RIDLEY SCOTT, LEONARD NIMOY, HARLAN ELLISON, FRANK GORSHIN, ADAM WEST, STEPHEN KING, JAMES STEWART, CHUCK NORRIS, MAX VON SYDOW, RAY HARRYHAUSEN, NICHOLAS MEYER, ROBERT BLOCH, ROGER CORMAN, CLINT EASTWOOD, CHRISTOPHER LEE, RAY BRADBURY, RODDY MCDOWALL, CHRISTOPHER REEEVE, BRUCE LEE, and MANY more! And needless to say (but hell, we're gonna say it), John has a treasure trove of up-close and personal anecdotes to share. If you'd like a fantastic sample of some of John Stanley's classic CREATURE FEATURES interviews, please check out his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@CreatureFeatures80 LONG LIVE JOHN STANLEY AND CREATURE FEATURES!  

Kevin Eikenberry is a leadership expert with decades of experience and author of “Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence”.  Kevin explores what it takes to lead effectively in a constantly changing environment. He shares why being a “remarkable” leader isn't about charisma or titles. It's about intentional actions, self-awareness, and the ability to influence in complex and fast-changing environments.  He challenges a common leadership trap: mistaking consistency for rigidity and explains how great leaders remain anchored in values while staying flexible in approach. He explores why so many leaders fail to delegate, how trust and influence suffer in remote settings, and the frequent mistake of promoting technical experts into people leadership roles without preparing them for the shift.  He also explains that leadership hasn't changed at its core, but the growing diversity of values has shifted the context dramatically.  Kevin explains the confidence-competence loop and why the right leadership response often lies in managing tensions, not finding balance. He encourages leaders to slow down, reflect with purpose, and make conscious choices that align with the moment's needs  and not just their preferences. If you've ever wondered how to lead when the ground keeps shifting beneath you, this episode is one to listen to more than once. You can find episode 467 wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube |   Key Takeaways [02:39] Kevin shared that he collects antique tractors and matching toy replicas. Growing up on a farm and being involved in his family's agriculture business gave him real responsibility at a young age. That early exposure shaped how he sees leadership today: through the lens of contribution, accountability, and impact. [05:33] Kevin believes being remarkable starts with recognizing each person's ability to make a difference. It's about instilling confidence without arrogance and acting intentionally. Great leaders help others believe they are capable and valuable, especially in environments filled with change. [09:40] Kevin challenges the false choice between being consistent or being flexible. He uses the image of a mature tree—rooted but able to bend—as a model for leadership today. Flexibility means changing your approach without compromising core values, especially as the context around you evolves. [13:39] Jim asked how the growing diversity of values affects leadership today. Kevin explained that while human behavior and leadership fundamentals haven't changed, the context around them has shifted dramatically.  [17:35] Many leaders want to delegate but get caught in the mindset that it's quicker to do things themselves. Kevin frames delegation as an investment, not a transaction. Building trust and capability in others takes time up front, but it's essential—especially in distributed and hybrid work settings. [21:02] Kevin points out that organizations often promote top performers in technical roles without preparing them for leadership. He draws a parallel to sports that great players rarely make great coaches.  [23:33] Kevin shares that to be intentional, leaders must slow down and reflect. Whether it's quiet time during a commute or a simple end-of-day check-in, asking what went well and what could improve helps leaders stay grounded. Kevin stresses that reflection isn't about ruminating, it's about learning and adjusting. [29:02] Kevin notes that progress often comes after setbacks. When leaders own what's theirs and shift focus to outcomes and others. Getting stuck in guilt or blame prevents forward movement. The key is to learn the right lessons and redirect energy to what matters next. [35:13] Kevin leaves us with a challenge: if you're still leading the same way you were before the pandemic, it's time to reassess. The world has changed. Flexible leaders recognize what the situation requires and adjust their approach—not based on habit, but on what will serve their people and outcomes best. [36:52] And remember...“All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.” - Bruce Lee   Quotable Quotes “Being a flexible leader is about being willing to change my approach based on the context of the situation.” “Delegation has to be an investment.” “To be a truly flexible leader is a really hard task, because I'm suggesting that you have to go past your autoresponder.” “Reflection that informs maybe where the discipline should be.” “The confidence, competence cycle. Right. As we become more confident, it helps our competence, and as we become more competent, we become more confident.” “We think about leadership as being about three O's: outcomes, others and ourselves.” “What we need to do is manage the tension between things more than trying to find a perfect answer.” “If you haven't, if you've been consistent as a leader from then until now, do you think that all of those changes have conspired to make your approach to leading more effective? I'm not taking that bet.”   This is the book mentioned in this book Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | Sponsored by | Rafti Advisors. LLC | Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | Kevin Eikenberry Website | Kevin Eikenberry You tube channel - Kevin Eikenberry The Remarkable Leadership podcast - Kevin Eikenberry X | Kevin Eikenberry Facebook | Kevin Eikenberry LinkedIn | Kevin Eikenberry Instagram | 

Myth and Identity in the Martial Arts: Creating the Dragon (Lexington Books, 2025) is a study of the role of myth and ideology in the formation of social identity, focusing on a variety of communities of practice involving the martial arts in East Asian and Western history. Alexus McLeod argues that myths of the martial arts should not be understood as “falsehoods” created as means of legitimizing modern practices, but should instead be understood as narratives that enable individuals and communities to formulate social identities and to accord meaning to their practices. This book covers six influential sources of myth and identity formation in the history of martial arts: early Chinese and Indian philosophy, the formation bushido thought in the Edo period of Japan, Republican-era Chinese conceptions of nationhood and physical culture, Western contributions and the innovations of Bruce Lee, African American conceptions of martial arts as a response to oppression in the twentieth century, and the contemporary ideologies of mixed martial arts. On doing philosophy with non-textual sources, see Alexus McLeod, An Introduction to Mesoamerican Philosophy.  On violence as the preferred weapon of the stupid (so they can avoid doing any interpretative labour), see David Graeber, The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Myth and Identity in the Martial Arts: Creating the Dragon (Lexington Books, 2025) is a study of the role of myth and ideology in the formation of social identity, focusing on a variety of communities of practice involving the martial arts in East Asian and Western history. Alexus McLeod argues that myths of the martial arts should not be understood as “falsehoods” created as means of legitimizing modern practices, but should instead be understood as narratives that enable individuals and communities to formulate social identities and to accord meaning to their practices. This book covers six influential sources of myth and identity formation in the history of martial arts: early Chinese and Indian philosophy, the formation bushido thought in the Edo period of Japan, Republican-era Chinese conceptions of nationhood and physical culture, Western contributions and the innovations of Bruce Lee, African American conceptions of martial arts as a response to oppression in the twentieth century, and the contemporary ideologies of mixed martial arts. On doing philosophy with non-textual sources, see Alexus McLeod, An Introduction to Mesoamerican Philosophy.  On violence as the preferred weapon of the stupid (so they can avoid doing any interpretative labour), see David Graeber, The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Myth and Identity in the Martial Arts: Creating the Dragon (Lexington Books, 2025) is a study of the role of myth and ideology in the formation of social identity, focusing on a variety of communities of practice involving the martial arts in East Asian and Western history. Alexus McLeod argues that myths of the martial arts should not be understood as “falsehoods” created as means of legitimizing modern practices, but should instead be understood as narratives that enable individuals and communities to formulate social identities and to accord meaning to their practices. This book covers six influential sources of myth and identity formation in the history of martial arts: early Chinese and Indian philosophy, the formation bushido thought in the Edo period of Japan, Republican-era Chinese conceptions of nationhood and physical culture, Western contributions and the innovations of Bruce Lee, African American conceptions of martial arts as a response to oppression in the twentieth century, and the contemporary ideologies of mixed martial arts. On doing philosophy with non-textual sources, see Alexus McLeod, An Introduction to Mesoamerican Philosophy.  On violence as the preferred weapon of the stupid (so they can avoid doing any interpretative labour), see David Graeber, The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Myth and Identity in the Martial Arts: Creating the Dragon (Lexington Books, 2025) is a study of the role of myth and ideology in the formation of social identity, focusing on a variety of communities of practice involving the martial arts in East Asian and Western history. Alexus McLeod argues that myths of the martial arts should not be understood as “falsehoods” created as means of legitimizing modern practices, but should instead be understood as narratives that enable individuals and communities to formulate social identities and to accord meaning to their practices. This book covers six influential sources of myth and identity formation in the history of martial arts: early Chinese and Indian philosophy, the formation bushido thought in the Edo period of Japan, Republican-era Chinese conceptions of nationhood and physical culture, Western contributions and the innovations of Bruce Lee, African American conceptions of martial arts as a response to oppression in the twentieth century, and the contemporary ideologies of mixed martial arts. On doing philosophy with non-textual sources, see Alexus McLeod, An Introduction to Mesoamerican Philosophy.  On violence as the preferred weapon of the stupid (so they can avoid doing any interpretative labour), see David Graeber, The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-american-studies

SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Sensei Melvin Wells Jr. shares his extensive journey through martial arts, influenced heavily by Bruce Lee and his teachings. He discusses his early experiences in martial arts, the importance of traditional training, and the evolution of Jeet Kune Do.   Melvin emphasizes the significance of mentorship, character development, and the value of competition at any age. He reflects on the impact of traditional martial arts on his life and encourages younger generations to embrace these foundational practices. TAKEAWAYS Melvin Wells Jr. is a Bruce Lee disciple and a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do. He lost 120 pounds to train with Sensei Benny. He considers himself a stripped-down martial artist, valuing all arts. Traditional martial arts provide a strong foundation for all martial artists. Competition is a vital part of training and personal growth. The martial arts mindset has helped him avoid trouble throughout life. Every martial art has something valuable to offer. Mentorship is crucial in martial arts training. Training with younger practitioners keeps him motivated and in shape. He encourages younger generations to explore traditional martial arts. To connect with Sensei Melvin Wells: Instagram: melvinwellsjr_themartialartist

I'm working with my client on a TEDx Talk. In her opening story, she shares a vivid moment from her childhood: She is standing on a stranger's doorstep, completely nervous and uncertain if anyone is going to answer at all. It's a small detail yet it's emotionally powerful and completely gripping.  After the story, we go ahead and develop the rest of the Talk. And as a whole, her Talk is strong. It's structured and meaningful… except when we get to the end. Something is missing. Her idea and her content are clear, but there isn't really an emotional lift at the end. I suggest going back to that moment at the doorstep and bringing the story full circle, reconnecting the audience with that feeling of standing on that doorstep. So she tries it, and guess what? It changed everything. At the end of her Talk, the emotion rushes in, and suddenly, we, the audience, go from being in listener mode to actually feeling the story and reconnecting to that feeling that we felt in her opening story. We can actually see the story in our mind's eye. That one callback ends up transforming her Talk, which has now been viewed over a million times. In this episode of Storytelling School, I explain how a well-placed callback can truly transform your Talk by creating satisfying closure and leaving a lasting impression on the audience. You'll get answers to questions like: What is a callback, and why is it important? How does using a well-placed callback in your Talk strengthen its impact? How can even just one powerful detail from your story be the key to making your ending unforgettable?  What you will learn in this episode: Why repeated emotional cues create deeper audience engagement How to find and evolve a meaningful moment in your story Why one callback is more powerful than many A little about me: Hi there. I'm Kymberlee. As a Speaking Strategist and founder of Storytelling School, I've had the pleasure of working with over 500 speakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs worldwide for over a decade. No matter if those folks were getting ready to take the TED or TEDx stage or preparing for a high-stakes presentation with everything on the line, my specialty is High Stakes Short Form Communication. I've seen what works when influencing change and what doesn't. It turns out storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you can have in your arsenal. That's why I'm building a movement of master storytellers to affect change in the world on a global scale to help people tell real stories that have influence and impact. With effective storytelling, you change people's lives. Since competition for potential client attention is fierce, a story can make the difference between being memorable or irrelevant. You'll find me sharing my matcha tea mishap to discuss perfectionism, my quest for Bruce Lee and Hello Kitty art to explore kindness, or, as I discuss in this episode, the six months of live blade training I underwent to illustrate presence. I spend my days showing the power of using stories to help cement ideas and bring lessons to life and teach my clients to do the same. If you think business owners can't tell stories or don't have stories to share with their clients, staff, donors, followers, or investors, I invite you to reconsider your perspective. There's no better place than in business to tell your stories so audiences, no matter how big or small, can understand how you think and what you value. Now it's your turn... If you're ready to become a master storyteller and effect change in our world, you've come to the right place.   Links and Resources Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingschool on Facebook  

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On this week in the Wrap Party, Zeth and Jake are talking about becoming immortal on the big screen, discussing music and movie recommendations inspired by the late, great Bruce Lee, and responding to your messages about everything from Will Smith to David Lynch.  Next week, get ready for our episode on porn star John Holmes and the infamous Wonderland Murders. In the meantime, Zeth and Jake want to hear from you. What are you watching and listening to? What did you think of the Bruce Lee episode? Join the party and give us your recs and reviews! Call or text (617) 906-6638, email disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices