Martial Arts Episodes

Episode 83: The Art of Action with Sam Hargrave In this high-octane episode, Max and Sam sit down with Sam Hargrave, the visionary director behind Netflix’s Extraction franchise. From his beginnings as a stunt performer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to directing some of the most ambitious action sequences in modern film history, Sam shares the grit, discipline, and creative philosophy required to bridge the gap between stunts and storytelling. Key Takeaways for Actors Preparation is ev...

Episode 70: Kung Fu, King Street, and the Post-Show Blues In this episode, Max and Sam celebrate a massive milestone 70 episodes of being "between projects!" The guys dive into the reality of wrapping a major production, from the high-energy chaos of a stage farce to the practical steps every actor should take when the curtain finally falls. Max shares the "behind-the-curtain" secrets of his recent run in the play Lipstick, including a hilarious (and slightly awkward) mission to King Stree...