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Kicking It With The Koves

Kicking It With The Koves

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Martin Kove (aka “Sensei John Kreese” from the Cobra Kai TV series) and his two kids, actor Jesse Kove and multi-passionate entrepreneur, artist, and mental health advocate Rachel Kove, invite you into their wild, dynamic and entertaining family life! Join the Koves and their wealth of guests, including actors, athletes, musicians, and psychology experts as they discuss Hollywood, pop culture, spirituality, mental health, bullying, and so much more. This family’s love is palpable and will inspire you to strike first in life, and show no mercy to your goals and fears!
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Kicking It With The Koves - Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

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09/07/22 • 44 min

This week, to celebrate the return of Cobra Kai on Netflix, the Koves welcome a very special guest & dear friend: Ralph Macchio! This conversation is a must listen for Cobra Kai & Karate fans alike. Tune in to hear Ralph & Marty discuss their early careers in acting, working together on set over the years, & the story of how Ralph came into the role of Daniel LaRusso. The Koves & Ralph talk about what the Cobra Kai series & everyone involved has meant to them, & why they find it to be such a remarkable show. Listen here before the return of season 5 on Netflix, only on Kicking it with the Koves!

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Kicking It With The Koves - The Karate Kid Trilogy & Beyond

The Karate Kid Trilogy & Beyond

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02/09/22 • 66 min

Martin Kove talks about his return to the Cobra Kai series playing “Sensei John Kreese,” and shares stories from his first day back on the set. He explains why he was so excited to return to the character, the great growth and development audiences have been able to see in “Sensei Kreese,” and what it’s finally like to see his character celebrated! Martin also shares the hilarious story about the Karate Kid premiere, and his then-wife’s review of his performance. Plus, the Koves dive into Martin’s childhood in New York, his schoolyard posse The Black Denim Gang, his unlikely journey to acting, his love of Westerns, the films and performers that inspired him, and his first speaking role in a movie. And they discuss fear as motivation, the importance of taking risks, and how to step up into your courage.
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Kicking It With The Koves - Cobra Kai Composer Leo Birenberg

Cobra Kai Composer Leo Birenberg

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02/16/22 • 71 min

This week’s special guest is the incredibly talented Leo Birenberg, who composes all of the music for Cobra Kai. Hear the story of how Leo & his friend / creative collaborator Zach Robinson landed the gig of composing the music for Cobra Kai by putting together a one-off reel, and why they have loved working on the show enough to continue doing so since August of 2017. Marty, Rachel, Jesse & Leo discuss how Karate Kid has impacted the culture of multiple generations; Leo refers to The Karate Kid as the movie that was perpetually on at friend’s houses as a kid growing up. These four chat about why they find film and television scores to be so important - sharing their favorite film scores, composers & memorable musical moments in film.
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Kicking It With The Koves - From Karate Kid to Cobra Kai

From Karate Kid to Cobra Kai

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02/02/22 • 46 min

Martin, Jesse and Rachel share stories about their Cobra Kai experience, including the series’ opening scene, and the never-before-released archival footage pulled from the original “Karate Kid” movie vault! Martin recalls what it was like to film the All Valley Tournament footage for the original “Karate Kid” film back in 1984, and how they really captured his now infamous line, “Finish him!” Martin also recounts his hilarious audition for the part of John Kreese. Plus, the Koves discuss Martin’s character, John Kreese, the evolution of Billy Zabka’s character Johnny Lawrence, and the way “Cobra Kai” introduced Miguel. The Kove family delve into how bullying, depression, and perseverance are depicted in the show, and the lessons learned by overcoming life’s challenges through hard work and resilience. Relating to their own personal and professional experience, the Koves share tips and tools on how to target your goals and accomplish your dreams.
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Kicking It With The Koves - The Strike First Mentality of Cobra Kai
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02/23/22 • 75 min

Marty, Rachel & Jesse are joined by licensed psychotherapist Robert Scholz to discuss the Strike First mentality of Cobra Kai, bullying, trauma, life events & how these themes relate to the plotline & characters in Cobra Kai. Martin talks about some of the similarities and differences between his character in Cobra Kai & in the original Karate Kid film, and how both the film & show deal with the various facets of bullying in such a unique way. Robert talks about how he got into the fields of mental health & psychotherapy, and the group dives into their perspectives after watching the third episode of season 1 of Cobra Kai.
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Kicking It With The Koves - Episode 14: Julia Macchio

Episode 14: Julia Macchio

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05/04/22 • 45 min

This week the Koves welcome a special guest - actress Julia Macchio, who is the daughter of Ralph Macchio - AKA Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid & Cobra Kai. Julia discusses how she fell in love with singing & dancing at a young age, & how these passions led her to acting, & where she is today. Marty & Julia's father Ralph have been friends for over 30 years - Marty tells the stories of how they met, & their early years carving out their individual careers in film. Hear Jesse, Julia & Rachel connect over their shared experience of having a father who is an actor for a living when growing up. Julia speaks to what it was like working with her father when acting together on Cobra Kai, & how this unique experience felt. Don't miss this conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!
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Kicking It With The Koves - Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho

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05/11/22 • 56 min

The Koves are joined this week by special guest Chris Jericho! The legendary professional wrestler & singer connects with The Koves over all things family, as they discuss the importance of parenthood & being present for your kids. Chris & Marty talk about their experiences with what it has been like to portray the bad guys, in both wrestling & in film, and share some of the crazy experiences they've had with fans mistaking their personas for their true personalities over the years. Chris discusses his recent endeavors in film & music - including one of his songs with the band FOZZY recently going gold. Marty & Chris talk about some of their keys to longevity within their careers. Don't miss this conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!
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Kicking It With The Koves - Comicon & Beyond

Comicon & Beyond

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06/22/22 • 37 min

Marty, Rachel & Jesse take time to catch up with one another, & debrief on their recent travels, the last few months, and all things Cobra Kai. They talk about the recent Cobra Kai panel at Comicon they attended, and how they loved seeing the impact that the show has had on such a wide ranging group of fans. They discuss the conference at length, & get into why they found the event to be such a unique experience. Marty talks about debuting the trailer for Season 5 of Cobra Kai at Netflix is a Joke. Don't miss this conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!
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Kicking It With The Koves - Dr. Mark Goulston

Dr. Mark Goulston

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03/29/22 • 56 min

Psychiatrist, consultant, and host of the "My WakeupCall" podcast, Dr. Mark Goulston is this week's guest on Kicking it with the Koves! Dr. Goulston talks all about his psychiatric approaches & experiences, & why he has found his unique approach of surgical empathy to be so effective. The Koves & Dr. Goulston talk all things parenting & familial relationships, and draw parallels to the main characters in Cobra Kai who are faced with needing to balance their lives at Cobra Kai & their lives at home. Don't miss this conversation, only on Kicking it with the Koves!
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Kicking It With The Koves - Peter Veunnasack: Host of Cobra Kai Kompanion
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06/01/22 • 44 min

Peter Veunnasack, host of the podcast Cobra Kai Kompanion, is this week's guest on Kicking it with the Koves! Peter talks all about why he finds both Cobra Kai & the Karate Kid to be so important - & why The Karate Kid meant so much to him growing up as an Asian American. Learn about Peter's journey into the podcasting world, & why he decided to start the Cobra Kai Kompanion podcast. This episode is another must listen for all Cobra Kai fans - don't miss this conversation - only on Kicking it with the Koves! Be sure to check out Peter's podcast for insightful conversations about the show, & exclusive interviews with cast members: https://cobrakaikompanion.com/
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How many episodes does Kicking It With The Koves have?

Kicking It With The Koves currently has 24 episodes available.

What topics does Kicking It With The Koves cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, After Shows and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Kicking It With The Koves?

The episode title 'From Karate Kid to Cobra Kai' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Kicking It With The Koves?

The average episode length on Kicking It With The Koves is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Kicking It With The Koves released?

Episodes of Kicking It With The Koves are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Kicking It With The Koves?

The first episode of Kicking It With The Koves was released on Jan 13, 2022.

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