Jun 26, 2019
In this podcast we look at the knife work in John Wick 2 - the subway scene with Cassius aka the rapper Common - and how writers can use this info to create a great knife scene. I also give some basic info on knives. If you haven't seen the movie or the scene, don't sweat it. You'll be fine. ENJOY!
Jun 16, 2019
What writers can learn about fighting from John Wick.
1. Maximum efficiency, minimal effort. Why real fighters do as little as possible.
2. If you think, you're late, if you're late you use strength, when you use strength, you tire, when you tire...
3. There's more than one way to answer a punch.
Jun 4, 2019
I whine about being sick, make a few corrections for previous episodes and never get around to answering a question for just going on and on about not giving up. So, basically, this is a motivational episode. I think. Maybe. Right? Wash your hands after listening.
Jun 4, 2019
Topics in this episode:
Dragon stuff! I really go off on dragon stuff. Sorry, I have a dragon soap box. It's super glittery and stuff. I discuss fighting perils of fighting off the back of a dragon and how in the heck you think you're gonna stay on.
Two sword fighting style: is it a thing?
Jun 4, 2019
Questions on today's show:
How do/did people carry weapons?
What sounds do they make when wielded? (I say that you can hear the chamber turn in a pistol, but it's more correct to say revolver.)
How can a woman overcome size and strength differential to beat a man? (I say judo is a reference for takedowns but it's...