Action Star Scott Adkins on Martial Arts, John Wick, and His New Film “Diablo”

Adam Carolla Show

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🗓️ 11 June 2025

⏱️ 113 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Adam is joined by martial artist and action film star Scott Adkins! Adam kicks things off by questioning his own memory when it comes to recognizing show guests, leading into a conversation with Scott about how getting mugged at age 13 fueled his passion for martial arts. Scott shares insights on the difference between working on big-budget vs. indie films, what it was like to play a “fat guy” in John Wick 4, and how he stays in fighting shape. Adam and Scott also discuss courtroom sketch absurdities, the value of real stunt work in a CGI-heavy industry, and how AI could disrupt filmmaking. They shift gears to explore Ozempic’s bizarre side effects, and end with stories about filming with Keanu Reeves.

In the news, Elisha Krauss joins Adam to discuss Simone Biles' public apology to Riley Gaines and her comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports, sparking a broader conversation about fairness in competition and the impact of public backlash in the digital age. Get it on.

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INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @thescottadkins

MOVIE: DIABLO

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0:00.0	Well, in this episode, actor Stuntman Scott Atkins joins me.
0:06.0	He was the fat guy, kicked John Wick's ass and John Wick 4.
0:11.1	And many other movies, too.
0:12.5	Cool dude.
0:13.2	He's back on.
0:14.2	Alicia Krauss says the news, and we'll do all that right after this.
0:17.8	The road goes on forever and the party never ends.
0:21.1	The Ace Man back in your town.
0:24.9	If your town is Salt Lake City, Utah, two shows Friday night at Wise Guys,
0:29.4	two shows Saturday night at Wise Guys in Salt Lake City.
0:33.2	Then the Ace Man's off to Vegas at Jimmy Kimball's Comedy Club on Thursday, June 19th.
0:39.7	And don't miss a special Adam Carolla Show podcast presentation at the Irvine Improv on July 10th.
0:47.6	Get tickets for these and all of our amazing shows at Adam Carolla.com.
1:01.5	Hey, this is Adam Carolla from the Adam Carolla show.
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