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State of Combat with Brian Campbell

04/17 Karate Kid edition: William Zabka talks 'Cobra Kai'

State of Combat with Brian Campbell

CBS Sports, Boxing, MMA

Society & Culture, Sports News, News, Sports

4.6767 Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2018

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

Brian Campbell is joined by Rafe Bartholomew and Eric Raskin for a special edition of In This Corner featuring a nostalgic deep dive through the "Karate Kid" movie trilogy, looking back at the highs and lows of the iconic franchise. Plus, actor William Zabka stops by to preview the reprisal of his infamous Johnny Lawrence character for the upcoming "Cobra Kai" series on YouTube Red and talk about the impact "Karate Kid" has had on his life and career. 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

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0:00.0

Oh, five, four, three, two, one, two, ignition, the enemy still deserves no mercy.

0:28.4

In this corner with Brian Campbell returns as we sweep the leg with a special karate edition.

0:34.2

Looking back at the memorable 1980s movie trilogy, The Karate Kid.

0:39.3

And looking ahead to what is next for the iconic franchise.

0:43.6

Yes, the Brian Campbell, in fact, the voice that you hear just about ready to serve up nothing short of a dream interview with celebrated 80s movie villain William Zabka, who will reprise his infamous role as Johnny Lawrence

0:55.9

in the upcoming Karate Kid spin-off titled Cobra Kai, which begins streaming May 2nd on YouTube Red.

1:02.4

In addition to that 10 episode, first season, which also includes Ralph Machio back as Daniel LaRuso.

1:08.4

The franchise will also return to the big screen for one night only nationwide April 25th, as karate kid fans can watch both the original movie in its entirety and the first two episodes of Cobra Kai.

1:20.1

More info and tickets available at fathom Events.com.

1:23.2

But before we talk to the great Billy Zabka, let me welcome in a tag team of nostalgic brohams,

1:29.2

who are no stranger to the ITC family for a deep dive of all things karate kid and the 1980s.

1:36.8

In One Corner, hey, he's one half of the In This Corner boxing show.

1:40.2

Heard just about every Monday on CBS Sports internationally renowned author, editor,

1:45.2

heck, Filipino TV icon, Rafe Bartholomew, my man, Big Red, thanks for joining me.

1:50.8

BC, I am pumped to be here on the inaugural episode of the Recrappables.

1:55.8

Wow, wow, how about that?

1:57.6

Wow, high heeded.

1:59.1

In the Red Corner, Rafe, he's a decorated writer.

2:01.9

He's the author of the Moneymaker Effect.

2:04.2

Yes, the inside story of the tournament that forever changed poker.

2:07.8

And he's a featured HBO boxing writer and podcaster, the one and only the only man on this panel with older balls than myself, Eric Raskin.

2:16.7

My man, welcome back to the ITC.

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