Podcasts about Police Stories

What is Martial Arts Mayhem Madness Mania Month of May without Jackie Chan?!?!?!?The Prime Cut Boyz take a look at Jackie Chan's 1985 action banger "Police Story," for the second Martial Arts Mania installment.E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.comPrime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcastFollow and Subscribe to the Prime Cut Podcast on YouTube at - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeCutPodcastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/prime_cut_podcast/

RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out the full We Do Our Own Stunts archive right here It doesn’t get much better than this. On a long-awaited WE DO OUR OWN STUNTS Jackie Chan fulfills his long-term goal (devised partially as a response to his experience with James Glickenhaus’ The Protector) to make a different kind of Hong Kong martial arts movie and pulls it off in spectacular fashion with 1985’s POLICE STORY. Containing some of his most celebrated fights (the glass-filled mall spectacular) and stunts (the shantytown car chase, the umbrella assisted bus stunts and – of course – his dangerous pole slide), it changed the game for martial arts films, and launched Chan’s career into the stratosphere. BUT DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE?! On this episode of WE DO OUR OWN STUNTS we look at the stories and history behind the film, and where it exists in Jackie’s career. Police Story Alternate and Deleted Scenes The post Episode 325 – We Do Our Own Stunts – Police Story (1985) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

Join Andrew Crews and Michael Carroll as they explore their top martial arts movies, sharing insights, impact, and personal favorites. Discover hidden gems, iconic fight scenes, and the stories behind these legendary films.You Can Find Michael:Producermike975 on all social media platforms.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comicast/id1266435671https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786Micheal's ListHonorable Mentions: 13 Assassins, Ong Bak: Thai Warrior, Police Story, & Flash Point. Not out yet:The Furious and The Forbidden City. The Old Woman with a Knife which came last year.1) Enter the Dragon 2) The Protector 3) Ip Man 4) The Raid: Redemption 5) The Night Comes for UsAndrews List:Black Belt Jones Black DynamiteDrunken Master Enter the DragonThe Last DragonNinja AssassinKiss of the DragonThe OneBlood and BoneBlack DynamiteTik Tok: Andrewcrews4Twitter: Nicetown finestTwitch: Twitch.tv/nicetown_finest27https://www.patreon.com/Crewsinpodcast

This episode dives into the 4K resurgence of East Asian cinema, spanning Hong Kong action, Japanese classics, J-horror, Godzilla and modern Korean favourites. From John Woo and Kurosawa to Jackie Chan, Oldboy and Parasite, it is a broad celebration of essential films and standout disc releases.

In this week's episode, we are back to the well of a franchise that we both love and have not visited for way too long. It's the 5th installment in the Paranormal Activity series, "The Marked Ones". Special topics for your consideration include: a bit of cultural confusion, spinsters just trying to live their goddamn lives, why we should really stop skipping movies in the series at random, spinning sign guys, and racks for days. We've covered the first three Paranormal Activity movies, albeit out of order (doi). They are Episodes 83, 296, and 430. Our links page isn't working right now so I can't copy and paste, but you can go to www.patreon.com/werewolfambulance and join us there for about a million action movies, an entire series of the British crime drama "Line of Duty" rewatch, and this month's episode which will be "Police Story 3." Michelle Yeoh forever, baby.

Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with Beeston Film Festival Program Director Ciaran Shea, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Police Story's impact, High Fidelity analysis, and Rubber's influence on his personal growth and cinema's transformative power on him. Ciaran Shea also discusses how Beeston Film Festival selects films and what we can expect at 2026's edition. Movies That Changed Your Life   Find out about how Program Director Ciaran Shea and the brilliant programming team of Beeston Film Festival select their films and what we can expect at 2026's edition and the lasting impact of cinema on their lives with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.   [1:20] How Beeston Film Festival selects films and what we can expect at 2026's edition 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life Police Story impact  [18:20] Ciaran Shea says Police Story is where his love of film and film education begins via watching movies and eating pizza at his Uncle John's house.   High Fidelity analysis [23:40] Ciaran Shea says High Fidelity blew him away. In particular the use of the fourth wall, use of music and being compelled to watch a lead who is so flawed, he positively awful. Rubber Influence   [32:30] Ciaran Shea says Rubber is an example of a film that when he shows friends they come away thinking he's insane. He believes Rubber moulded him to a filmmaker who is willing to be as bold as he wants and do stories that have never been done before.  Key Take Aways:   Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth. Learn about how Beeston Film Festival selects films and what we can expect at 2026's edition Understand cinema's transformative power through Police Story (1985), High Fidelity (2000), Rubber (2010) About the Guest:   Ciaran Shea is the Program Director for Beeston Film Festival, Ciaran is also filmmaker, 1st AD and stand up comedian. Find and follow him on IG @ciaran_filmmaker Beeston Film Festival 2026 is 23-26 April 2026 at the Arc Cinema in Beeston For more about Beeston Film Festival program/screenings and links to tickets see https://www.beestonfilm.com/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life!  Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast. Credits:   Intro/Outro music: *Rocking The Stew* by Tokyo Dragons (https://www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)  Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Know That Face is back, but we're not talking about character actors in this episode. Inspired by post-Christmas and post-Christmas gifts, Andrew and Stephen are showing off some of their favourite Blu-rays and DVDs, all the while trying to convince Katie to join them on their physical journey. Andrew and Stephen's picks range from a horror that the BBC banned, another spooky flick described as 'IT for old people', films that inspired Ben Affleck's The Town and Vince Gilligan's Pluribus, and a movie that Stephen calls one of his favourites of the 21st century. Andrew's physical media picks The Friends of Eddie Coyle - Blu-ray from Eureka Entertainment Ghost Stories for Christmas Volume 1 - Blu-ray from BFI Ghostwatch - DVD from 101 Films Jackie Chan's Police Story 1 & 2 - Blu-ray from Eureka Entertainment Lake Mungo - Blu-ray from Second Sight Films Stephen's physical media picks Exorcist II: The Heretic - Blu-ray from Arrow Films Ghost Story (1981) - Blu-ray from Second Sight Films The Invitation (2015) - Blu-ray from Second Sight Films The Quiet Earth - Blu-ray from Arrow Films Andrew Carroll Twitter: @Andrew_Carroll0 Stephen Porzio Twitter: @StephenPorzio Katie McGrath I Know That Face Twitter: @IKnowThatFaceP1 / Instagram: @iknowthatface / Facebook: @iknowthatfacepod Edited by Stephen Porzio Intro and Outro Music: No Boundaries (motorik groove) by Keshco. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Licence⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Viele populäre Filme der 1980er Jahre altern nicht sehr gut – das gilt auch für POLICE STORY. Charakterentwicklung? Dialogregie? Darauf wurde ganz offenbar kein Wert gelegt. Es geht um die wirklich herausragenden Stunts, die atemberaubenden und sehr einfallsreichen Actionszenen mit einer gehörigen Portion Slapstick. Und da hat Jackie Chans Film vor vier Jahrzehnten höchste Standards gesetzt: Gerade die erste große Actionsequenz mit Autos, die durch eine Siedlung am Hang donnern oder die Kampfszenen im Kaufhaus hauen einen auch heute noch um.Wir durften den Film in restaurierter Fassung auf der großen Leinwand sehen (was toll war), aber leider in der deutschen Synchronfassung (was nicht toll war). Viele Szenen sind dabei so albern, dass man sie auch direkt mit der Musik von Benny Hill hätte unterlegen können. Dass der Film dann noch versucht ernst, sogar melodramatisch zu werden, und daran komplett scheitert, lässt uns als Zuschauer ratlos zurück. Am Mikrofon direkt nach dem Film: Johanna, Tom und Thomas.

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Just in time for Opening Day 2026, we are revisiting this beloved baseball comedy from fifty years ago starring Oscar-winners Walter Matthau (The Fortune Cookie, The Odd Couple, The Taking of Pelham 123) and Tatum O'Neal (Paper Moon, Little Darlings) as Coach Buttermaker and aspiring star player Amanda respectively.  Of course, their team is the titular Bears which is rag-tag group of mostly inexperienced Southern California kids playing Little League baseball.  And this team has one major competitor in their league who not only dominates them but bullies them - that team is the venal Coach Turner played by the late, great Emmy-nominee Vic Morrow who co-starred in many popular TV shows around this time including Combat, Charlie's Angels, and Police Story.  The baseball team is filled with characters including Kelly Leak (Oscar-nominee Jackie Earle Haley), Ogilvie (Alfred Lutter III), Tanner (Chris Barnes) and Ahmad (Erin Blunt)....and their acumen on the field or at bat might vary but one thing they have in common is that they ALL want to have fun! :) What results from their first tumultuous season together is baseball, smoking, drinking, profanity, and maybe even....TEAMWORK? Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/ 

In episode 912 of QAV Australia (recorded 24 March 2026), Cameron and Tony open with geopolitical commentary on the Iran-US-Israel conflict and its impact on oil prices, before reassuring panicked listeners that market chaos is cyclical and the QAV rules — including the three-point trend line and Rule One sell signals — are designed exactly for moments like these. Tony delivers a deep-dive Pulled Pork on Karoon Energy (KAR), the upstream oil producer. Other stocks touched on include Viva Energy, Santos, Central Petroleum, Pepper Money (CGF's revised lowball takeover offer), Harmony (HMY hitting a Rule One sell), and the messy Humm/Credit Corp takeover situation involving the Takeovers Panel. After hours, Tony recommends juggling comedian Michael Rayner ("The Broken Juggler") and the political memoir *All's Fair*, while Cameron raves about Jackie Chan's *Police Story*, David Lynch's obscure 1993 HBO miniseries *Hotel Room*, and the 1944 film *Gaslight*.

Send us Fan MailIn this Last episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 26, "The Howells vs. Pam From The Office," from his book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopBIG NEWS: The book launched yesterday and is LIVE NOW on Amazon (Kindle + Paperback).After weeks of heavy stories - triple homicides, kidnappings, dying declarations - tonight's different.It's a snowy Milwaukee night. A head-on collision in the middle of an intersection. A rookie cop who barely knows what he's doing. And three very different people.The Howells - a wealthy couple in a Jaguar XJ12 who looked like they stepped off Gilligan's Island. Thurston, in his expensive suit, Lovey in her full-length fur coat, demanding arrests.Pam - a young woman in a little black dress with piercing green eyes and blood-red lipstick. Fresh from an office Christmas party, now with a four-inch gash on her forehead.And a busybody nurse with a scowl for a facial covering who wanted to be a cop more than Patrick did, armed with a syringe and ready to draw blood.Sometimes being a rookie means pretending you know what you're doing. Even when you're making the sign of the cross with a red pen and calling it a sobriety test.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.

This week, we're diving headfirst through multiple panes of glass with a pair of Certified Bangers: Police Story (1985) and Police Story 2 (1988).We're tracing Jackie Chan's rise from stuntman to global action icon, and breaking down how he didn't just star in these films, he built them from the ground up. Part director, part stuntman, but ALL star, Jackie crafts a completely unique auteur style rooted in precision choreography, bone-crunching physical comedy, and a drive to always stay ahead of the curve. From gravity-defying mall showdowns to explosive set pieces that feel one missed step away from disaster, we're talking about what makes these films tick... and why nobody else has ever quite done it like Jackie.

Send a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 14, "Scooby-Doo Where Are You?" from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopYou've probably seen it in movies or TV shows: a cop arrives at a crime scene, a victim is barely clinging to life, and with their final breath, they reveal who killed them. Case closed. Roll credits.Reality is messier.This is a short chapter, but one of the most unforgettable stories in the book. It's about a dying man's last words—and how Patrick can never watch Scooby-Doo the same way again.Jimmy T was one of the genuinely nice cops on the late shift. Five-foot-nine, built like a prizefighter, always had a smile on his face. When he shook Patrick's hand and introduced himself, nobody had ever been that nice to the FNG before. He called Patrick "Paddy" from that night on.They were working plainclothes backup in an unmarked Crown Vic when they heard twenty gunshots ring out. They found a man lying in the middle of the street, steam rising from multiple bullet holes in his chest. The paramedic shook his head 'no'—this guy wasn't going to make it.Patrick needed a dying declaration: "You're going to die. Who killed you?"The man's last words: "Scooby-Doo, Scooby-Doo, shot me!"To this day, Patrick can't watch Scooby-Doo without thinking of that night.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.

Send a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 33, "A Tale of Two Kidnappings," from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopWith the Nancy Guthrie case dominating headlines, this chapter reveals what kidnapping calls are really like for cops—and the difference between what you see on TV and what actually happens on the streets.Most kidnapping calls are bullshit. But when they're real, every cop drops everything.The first story: One of Patrick's first nights riding solo. A "kidnapping" call that turned out to be a domestic dispute, with an unfortunate twist.The second story: A real kidnapping. A mother duct-taped to a chair, beaten unconscious by her ex in a crack cocaine-fueled rage. Her five-year-old son is missing. Every cop on the shift came together. They weren't going home until they got that child back.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.

RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out the full We Do Our Own Stunts archive right here Before we get to the sublime (POLICE STORY) we need to experience the ridiculous, and it doesn’t get much more ridiculous than 1985’s HEART OF DRAGON which features Jackie taking care of his developmentally delayed brother (played by Sammo Hung) even though he really just wants to be on the SWAT Team.. or a police officer.. or a sailor. While sometimes a total disaster (the Sammo antics are NOT GREAT) it also features some extraordinary choreography (from Yuen Biao), particularly in the Japanese version we watched for this episode that has TWO extra fight scenes and closing credits outtakes. Hear some conflicted opinions on this episode of WE DO OUR OWN STUNTS! Here’s Jackie singing “We Are The World” with Lionel Richie The post Episode 315 – We Do Our Own Stunts – Heart of Dragon (1985) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

Send a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 32, "Wojo," from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopThere were characters on the job who should have been stand-up comedians. Wojo was one of those guys.But one morning at 7:00 AM, Wojo got serious. A man barricaded himself in an apartment with a rifle pointed at his five-year-old son's head. SWAT was on the way. Hours of negotiation loomed.The way Wojo negotiated with the suspect was unorthodox but effective. All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Patrick "Sarge" O'Donnell, host of the Cops & Writers podcast and author of several books including, POLICE STORIES (The Rookie Years), and THE GOOD COLLAR. Join me as Sarge and I trade some fun cop stories, discuss what it's like going into writing from law enforcement, and how nice Jack Carr is in person. copsandwriters.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hilary Huber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/copsandwriters/ | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickodonnell7928 

Send a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 31, "All-City Assist," from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopRachel and Patrick are processing a routine arrest at District Five when the radio crackles to life: "245B, they're shooting at us! Send us more squads!"It's Grace—Rachel's old partner—getting shot at in a gangway next to the Blues Oasis Tavern. The dispatcher opens the channel citywide: "Any squad, assist the officers. They are taking gunfire."An all-city assist. Every cop drops everything and responds.When Rachel and Patrick arrive, they find three dead bodies, cops returning fire in a gangway, and a suspect shooting at officers with a .357 Magnum. Inside the tavern, they clear a dark basement not knowing if someone is waiting to shoot them. When they come back upstairs, Patrick looks down and sees a sea of bullet casings—more than he'd ever seen in 25 years.Three people are dead. Cops were almost killed. And a short blurb on the evening news.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence, active shooter scenarios, and multiple deaths. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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Send a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 28, "Wow! That's Realistic!" from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopIt's 2:00 AM at District Five. Patrick and his partner Rachel are processing an arrest when a bloodcurdling scream echoes from the front lobby: "Help! He's been shot!"What they find is a dead body with a gunshot wound to the head, a grieving girlfriend, and—behind the victim—District Five's crime prevention display: a casket surrounded by yellow crime scene tape for Police Week.Hours later, after the body is removed, but the blood remains, the captain walks through and delivers the perfect line: "Damn, that is one realistic crime scene display!"All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 18, Cannibal Dad, from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopFresh off probation and officially a "real cop," Patrick rides for the first time without a senior officer alongside his academy classmate, Tommie. What starts as an exciting milestone—two rookies on top of the world—turns into one of the most disturbing calls of Patrick's twenty-five-year career when they respond to a family trouble call at 7:00 AM.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence involving a father and daughter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

On this week's episode we wrap up our Martial Arts cask by looking at superstar Jackie Chan and one of his earlier films that best shows his unique brand of action and comedy with Police Story. Journey with us as we discuss this unique talent and his upbringing along with dissecting some of the most dynamic action scenes of all time. But is this still a good movie despite all of its praise for the action sequences? So pour some rye, grab an umbrella for your bus ride, and get ready to look for a glass repair specialist. Cheers!

Send us a textIn the finale of this years "Jackie Chanuary" the villains review one of the absolute best from his filmography, Police Story.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 12, Pistol Packing Grandma Moses, from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & My Life as a Big City CopWhile still a rookie cop "warhorsing" (filling in for other officers), Patrick partners with DJ, a 6'5", 300-pound gentle giant and former Chicago Bears. What starts as a routine 911 hang-up call and a tree branch banging on a roof turns into one of the most terrifying moments of Patrick's early career.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.

Host Scott is joined for our annual "Chanuary" edition by special guest Scott Wiley (Action Addicts) to talk about the underrated First Strike (AKA Jackie Chan's First Strike AKA Police Story 4: First Strike).Over the course of the episode we talk about the film's odd place in the Police Story franchise, the usual Jackie stunts and shenanigans and how even although this is mid-tier Jackie this still has some top-tier action sequences. Also, we debate if the Hong Kong cut had been the only one released, would its reputation be higher? (Answer: Probably not). "All '90s Action, All The Time" is Produced & Edited by Scott Murphy. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads the Introduction and Chapter 1 from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years — True Crime, Chaos, & My Life as a Big City CopThese are true stories from Patrick's first years working the streets of Milwaukee during the height of the crack wars—stories of chaos, dark humor, tragedy, and survival that don't make it onto TV shows.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.

The penultimate episode of this Jackie Chan themed podcast week drops:   Bloggers and Filmbuffs Corey Danna & Fred Andersson enter the studio but which are their personal favorite entries in the SUPERCOP (A.K.A. POLICE STORY) franchise with Jackie and Michelle Yeoh?   How did director/stunt coordinator Stanley Tong & Jackie helm similar collaborations as a result?   What other films does Jackie portray a narc prior to this and post-POLICE STORY?   And Fred gets to note the ACES GO PLACES films being an interesting parallel franchise to this!    

Dive into gripping real-life stories from the front lines of law enforcement in this powerful episode of Things Police See Podcast with host Steve Gould (Ole Gingerface). Guest Cameron Pavlicek, an active Montana narcotics investigator, Afghanistan war veteran, former president of the Montana Narcotics Officers Association, and founder of Yellowstone Narcotics training company, shares intense, bizarre, and eye-opening experiences. Hear about a chilling first homicide call in freezing Montana conditions, using a baby as collateral in a meth deal gone wild, a 36-hour armed standoff ending in tragedy, creative undercover social media operations catfishing drug dealers online (posing as women to bust perps), bizarre encounters with a schizophrenic man carrying a stolen 100-pound welded California sculpture, and much more. Perfect for fans of true police stories, narcotics investigations, undercover ops, body cam breakdowns, and rural policing in the American West. Don't miss these raw, unfiltered cop tales from the Big Sky State! Yellowstone Narcotics      https://yellowstonenarcotics.com/ Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Sergeant Steve - Bodycam Breakdowns https://www.youtube.com/@UCuobtuGxJny9V5lX5a1ieuw

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back in the new year to talk about another film. This time it's Police Story for its 40th anniversary.Police Story is an action-comedy film directed by Jackie Chan, who co-wrote the film with Edward Tang. It opened in theaters in Hong Kong on December 14, 1985. It debuted on video in the U.S. in 1988.In the film, Hong Kong police officer Ka-Kui Chan (Jackie Chan) must protect Salina Fong (Brigitte Lin), key witness against drug lord Tao Chu (Chor Yuen), who will stop at nothing to silence her and get revenge on Ka-Kui.Other characters include Ka-Kui's girlfriend May (Maggie Cheung) and his superiors Inspector Bill (Bill Tung) and Superintendent Raymond Li (Kwok-Hung Lam).In 2016, a group of critics, directors, actors, and stunt performers voted Police Story the fifth greatest action movie of all time in Time Out magazine. As of 2026, there are seven installments in the Police Story franchise.Aaron discusses his relationship with the film with first-time watcher Josh before they go into the film's plot, characters, comedy, and action. They also talk about its place in Jackie Chan's filmography and his future on the big screen.For a podcast on another Jackie Chan movie, you can listen to Aaron and Josh's podcast on Shanghai Noon.Police Story is streaming on HBO Max.

Mars / 火星 / 蔣榮發 is an actor, stuntman, and action director known for classic films like Project A and Police Story. He talks about his stunts and the origins of Jackie Chan's unique action style.You can see his IMDB here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0550301/ and his HKMDB here https://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=4788&display_set=engEdited by Milan SwagersEnglish Voiceover by Phill KismartoniTranslation by Gary ChoiAction Talks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5Action Talks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7D289YtkiQIkSVhNLDX8O2 Action Talks on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/action-talks-with-eric-jacobus/id1686666319My studio SuperAlloy: www.superalloyinteractive.comBlog: www.ericjacobus.com0:00:45 Introduction0:01:24 Early Training0:11:58 Protection gear in the early 70's0:16:29 Origins of the Hong Kong spin0:23:05 Working with non-stuntman directors0:26:36 Competition amongst stunt teams0:33:58 Getting into acting0:41:33 Dragon Lord (1982)0:58:27 Project A (1983)1:00:13 The clock tower stunt1:05:22 Police Story (1985)1:15:41 Developing a new style1:21:16 The future of action films

Retired LAPD Lieutenant Rick Deadman joins the show to share over 50 years of intense, bizarre, and sometimes humorous police stories from his career with LAPD, Casper PD, and Natrona County Sheriff's Office. From high-speed pursuits and armed suspects in the 1970s "Jungle" to a tragic training accident that shook Hollywood Division, Rick pulls no punches. He also discusses his current volunteer work with Copline, helping officers and their families through PTSD, trauma, and crisis. Copline www.copline.org Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055    

Punch Mountain is suffering second degree burns and a broken shantytown with Jackie Chan's POLICE STORY. Mac and David discuss blanket forts, sugar glass, and crowd-pleasing violations of a person's civil rights before revealing POLICE STORY's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Hey there Grinders. It's a continuation of the most magical time of the year! That's right. Action Movie December!! This week, Ryan has induced an action icon. He has induced “The Chan.” The Jackie Chan. Straight from 1985, will “Police Story” bring the cuffs, or is it firing blanks? Tune in to find out!If you enjoyed this, head on over to our patreon found in our linktree to find our bonus weekly episodes. (Also our Discord link, because why aren't you there?) linktr.ee/experiencegrind

This week Ron and Peter wish a Happy BIG 4-0 to Robert Redford and Meryl Streep in the 1985 Best Picture winner OUT OF AFRICA, and Jackie Chan's POLICE STORY. Peter also touches on ZOOTOPIA 2 and Ron talks FLIGHT RISK. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe. Next week we'll be back to wish a Happy BIG 4-0 to THE COLOR PURPLE and ENEMY MINE, and we'll have a special discussion on the LETHAL WEAPON films in honor of Ron's BIG 4-7!

Due to ANOTHER computer glitch, we are reposting our Happy BIG 4-0 to CLUE and JEWEL OF THE NILE, Originally posted 11/30/2025. Also discussed on this episode: THE EXPENDABLES 4 and BULLET TO THE HEAD.Next Week: OUT OF AFRICA and POLICE STORY

Due to an apparent computer error, we are reposting this episode. Chronologically, it comes BEFORE the most recently posted CLUE / JEWEL OF THE NILE episode. Sorry about that! On this episode we also discussed some football, PREDATOR: BADLANDS, EDDINGTON, and LIFE OF CHUCK. Please Rate, Like, and Subscribe. Again, our next episode is the already-posted CLUE / JEWEL OF THE NILE, and as noted on that episode, we'll be back next week with OUT OF AFRICA and POLICE STORY!

It's the return of THE BIG 4-0! Fat and fresh from a Thanksgiving break, Ron and Peter are back to wish a happy 40th to the sequel to last year's ROMANCING THE STONE, JEWEL OF THE NILE. And the boardgame adaptation CLUE. Ron, still on a Stallone kick, also touches on THE EXPENDABLES 4 and BULLET TO THE HEAD, we give Kate a happy birthday call, and we ruminate on some new ideas for the podcast. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe; and we'll be back next week to fire in a happy BIG 4-0 to OUT OF AFRICA and POLICE STORY.

Mens Room Question: Good or bad, why were the police talking to you?

Mens Room Question: Good or bad, why were the police talking to you?

Best Police Stories of Reddit (3.5-Hour Compilation) True Police StoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/darkest-mysteries-online-the-strange-and-unusual-podcast-2025--5684156/support.Darkest Mysteries Online

Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See" as he interviews retired Nashville Police Sergeant Scott Cothran. With 16.5 years at Metro Nashville PD, Scott shares gripping stories from his career, including high-stakes drug busts, a dramatic flood rescue during Nashville's 2010 flood, and a terrifying encounter with a murder suspect. Now working with first responders battling PTSD and substance abuse, Scott opens up about his personal struggles with alcoholism and recovery. Discover powerful insights, intense police experiences, and advice for new officers. Subscribe for more real police stories and recovery journeys! Reach Scott at - Scott.cothran@magnoliameadows.com Magnolia Meadows at Waverly - For First Responders https://www.facebook.com/share/18psaKq9sg/?mibextid=wwXIfr www.youtube.com/@TheSergeantSteve Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055

Pham and Jonesy talk about Police Story 4: First Strike (1996)

Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" as he interviews retired police officer Jon Perry, a 36-year veteran with Kansas City and Virginia State Police. In this gripping episode, Jon shares intense stories from his career, including high-stakes crisis negotiations, criminal profiling, and assisting with a double homicide in the Ozarks. From barricaded subjects to global homicide investigations, Jon reveals the challenges and emotional toll of policing, offering insights into the mindset of a negotiator and the realities of law enforcement. Tune in for bizarre, heartwarming, and unforgettable moments from the front lines, plus advice for aspiring officers. Don't miss this powerful episode—perfect for true crime enthusiasts, law enforcement professionals, and anyone curious about the untold stories of policing. Subscribe, rate, and review to support the show! Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055

In this episode of the Guns Podcast, hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington delve into the politically-incorrect history of policing, sharing humorous anecdotes and reflecting on how law enforcement has evolved over the years. They discuss the impact of technology on policing, the changes in community interactions, and the differences in policing styles between past and present. The conversation is filled with engaging stories that highlight the challenges and experiences of law enforcement officers. Takeaways The policing methods of the past were often unprofessional by today's standards. Technology has significantly changed the way police work is conducted. Community policing was more prevalent in the past, fostering better relationships with the public. Humorous anecdotes from law enforcement provide insight into the challenges faced by officers. The reliance on technology can sometimes hinder effective policing. Officers used to have more discretion in handling situations compared to today. Many officers today lack the experience of dealing with physical altercations. The podcast highlights the importance of understanding the context of police actions EPISODE SPONSOR The Guns Podcast is presented by Ruger Firearms. Ruger has been trusted for generations to deliver rugged, reliable firearms built in America. From hunting rifles to everyday carry handguns, Ruger sets the standard for durability and performance. Explore the full lineup and discover what makes Ruger a name shooters trust at Ruger.com. -- Have a topic idea or a guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email editor@gunspostcast.us Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the Guns Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week. Buy our Merch! Visit Gunspodcast.us

Before Bill Harrigan became a Rugby League Hall of Fame referee, he was standing between suicidal people and death. Before he controlled State of Origin brawls, he survived Molotov cocktails at Mount Panorama. This is the conversation that reveals the man behind the whistle.In this raw and emotional episode, Bill shares stories he rarely tells - from the 24-hour suicide negotiation at The Gap, to the hardest door knock of his police career, to being hoisted on shoulders by 4,500 Papua New Guineans who thought they were going to kill him moments earlier.We cover the Mount Panorama biker riots, the Mario Fenech incident that's haunted him for decades, why Ian Roberts had the best right hook in rugby league, and how a teacher forcing him to get a referee's ticket for $40 changed Australian sport forever.Bill breaks down on mic talking about telling families their loved one jumped in front of a train. He explains why 99% of people threatening suicide don't actually want to die. And he reveals how sitting on a ledge and talking about South Sydney saved a man's life.This isn't sanitized. This isn't corporate. This is Bill Harrigan unfiltered.Topics Covered:NSW Police Tactical Response Group experiencesSuicide negotiation techniques that actually workThe biggest fights in NRL historyHow fate and $40 led to a Hall of Fame careerPapua New Guinea's passionate rugby league cultureThe birth of Oztag and 200,000+ players worldwideMental health, trauma, and finding purposeResources Mentioned:Crisis Support:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Gotcha4Life: https://www.gotcha4life.org/Family of League: https://familyofleague.com.au/Connect with Bill:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.harrigan.92LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-harrigan-a2933273/Oztag: https://oztag.com.au/ao/Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, violence, and police trauma. Listener discretion advised.Guest: Bill Harrigan - Rugby League Hall of Fame Referee, Former NSW Police Officer (Tactical Response Group, Special Weapons and Operations Squad, Crisis Negotiator), Oztag Co-FounderCategories: Sports, True Crime, Mental Health, Australian Culture, Rugby LeagueTags: Bill Harrigan, NRL, Rugby League, Police Stories, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, State of Origin, Oztag, Australian Legends, Crisis NegotiationP.S. If you're one of the people Bill talked down - from Castle Road Street, The Gap, or Sydney Harbour Bridge - we'd love to hear from you. Let Bill know how you're doing.

Join host Steve Gould on Things Police See as he interviews David Liang, a retired New Orleans Police Department sergeant with 24 years of service. David shares gripping stories from his career, including his first adrenaline-pumping call to a house fire, a bizarre suicide scene in the French Quarter, and the chaos of securing the New Orleans Convention Center during Hurricane Katrina. Now serving in a smaller Kansas agency, David reflects on cultural differences, the challenges of modern policing, and the impact of media on law enforcement's reputation. Packed with intense, heartwarming, and humorous anecdotes, this episode offers a raw look into the life of a dedicated officer. Subscribe for more firsthand police stories! 02:30 - David Leang's Background: 24 Years with NOPD 05:15 - Culture Shock: New Orleans to Kansas 10:45 - First Hot Call: House Fire with a Trapped Child 16:20 - Steven Seagal's Reserve Deputy Role 25:40 - Bizarre Call: French Quarter Suicide Scene 31:50 - Hurricane Katrina: Chaos at the Convention Center 40:10 - Voodoo and New Orleans Culture 47:25 - Most Intense Call: Predator-Like Crime Scene 53:30 - Mardi Gras Policing Challenges 58:45 - Heartwarming Moment: Saving a Life 1:05:00 - Advice for Aspiring Police Officers 1:12:20 - Challenges of Modern Policing and Christian Belief Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055

Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" as he interviews retired California police officer Jason Paletta. With 25 years in law enforcement, including roles as a gang detective, SWAT member, and firearms instructor, Jason shares gripping stories from his career in Modoc County, Truckee, and Yuba City. From a high-stakes brawl with a murder suspect to a heart-pounding pursuit ending in tragedy, and a heartwarming moment helping a young student, Jason's tales reveal the intense, bizarre, and emotional moments of policing. Now the founder of Pillar Training Institute, he also discusses training the next generation of officers. Tune in for raw, real stories from the front lines! Subscribe for more police stories and check out PillarTraining.net for Jason's training programs. www.PillarTraining.net Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com www.thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055