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  • Special Episode – The Commissioner is In

    Special Episode – The Commissioner is In
    2026/10/25
    New York City’s newly appointed Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) joins Film Fights with Friends to share what he has learned on his New York Filmmaker Listening Tour. Commissioner Espinal gives us a state of the industry in NY as he sees it, answers listener questions, and shares how the city plans to build on existing programs and create new initiatives to support independent and big-budget film, television, and the local creative economy. We discussed how state-to-state competition for productions can affect local film workers, how production insurance can help facilitate safe sets while lowering costs for filmmakers, and how directing his own short film informed his role as Commissioner of MOME.GUEST MENTIONS:Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment: https://www.nyc.gov/site/mome/index.pageFilmmaker listening tour dates and locations: https://www.nyc.gov/site/mome/news/09282026-listening-tour.pageNYC Film Permits: https://www.nyc.gov/site/mome/permits/permits.pageMOME Initiatives: https://www.nyc.gov/site/mome/industries/initiatives.pageMOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madein_ny/The Commissioner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nycmomecommish/ FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSNew Breakfall Studios website: http://breakfallstudios.comSubmit to our festival on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/FFWFPodFestLearn more about the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.htmlSupport the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgISupport our food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSamboDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcastJoin our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteveSteve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen KoepferPaul VaracchiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz-Richard Butler-Andrea Levinehttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios®Film Fights With Friends LLC
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    35 分
  • 313: Rough Cuts with Colt and Tejas

    313: Rough Cuts with Colt and Tejas
    2026/10/09
    Tejas Hullur and Colt Kirwan are filmmakers who have written, directed, and produced a new three-episode pilot series for Adobe called Rough Cut! Colt and Tejas offer up an unfiltered and revealing journey of exploration into the craft of filmmaking. Steve and Paul first met Tejas when he trained at Breakfall Studios for Paramount Pictures’ Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning digital campaign. This time they have reunited to stunt coordinate the finale’ episode of Rough Cut! This interview lives up to our moniker as we dive into the process of filming fights with our friends.GUEST MENTIONS:Rough Cut on Adobe YouTube: https://youtu.be/2dbq3UrRjgo?si=8vMsvuYzXyxrkC5pTejas’ Mission Impossible video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN6J9fmj2to/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Tejas’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TejasHullurTejas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tejashullur/Colt’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColtKirwanColt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltkirwan/ INTRODUCTION MENTIONS:New Breakfall Studios website: http://breakfallstudios.comFestival Information: https://www.patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod/posts/film-fights-with-162886277Submit to our festival on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/FFWFPodFestSupport the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgISupport our food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcastJoin our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteveSteve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsSPONSORSStunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)https://stuntcontact.com/Stunt Accesshttps://stuntaccess.com/PRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen KoepferPaul VaracchiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz-Richard Butler-Andrea Levinehttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios®Film Fights With Friends LLC
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    1 時間 9 分
  • 312: T. Ryan Mooney on Zombies and Mindfulness

    312: T. Ryan Mooney on Zombies and Mindfulness
    2026/09/25
    T. Ryan Mooney, an accomplished stunt double and performer, has made a name for himself through his exceptional skills and versatility. With a passion for thrilling action, dedication to his craft, and meticulous planning and execution of stunts, Mooney has become an integral part of numerous film and television projects, delivering outstanding performances that captivate audiences. He has received multiple nominations for Outstanding Action Performances by a Stunt Ensemble, including Loki (2022), Ford vs. Ferrari (2020), The Walking Dead (2014 & 2015), and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2009). His focus on safety has earned him respect among his peers and ensured the well-being of the cast and crew during demanding productions. That passion for safety has translated into a series of social media and YouTube videos for non-stunt performers on the importance of safe falling. Our interview starts with one of T’s favorite fight scenes, from Zombieland: Double Tap (2019), where he stunt-doubled Jesse Eisenberg.INTRODUCTION MENTIONS: New Breakfall Studios website: http://breakfallstudios.com Festival Information: https://www.patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod/posts/film-fights-with-162886277Submit to our festival on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/FFWFPodFest Learn more about the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.htmlSupport the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI Support our food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo INTERVIEW MENTIONS:Hound Dog Hotel Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X9IdSlywBI T Ryan Mooney IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1968249/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk T Ryan Mooney’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tryanmooney/ T Ryan Mooney’s website: https://www.tryanmooney.com/ T Ryan Mooney’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TRyanMooney FFWF S2 Ep1 with Director Riley Stearns on The Art of Self Defense: https://youtu.be/BWJz4hcEhYw?si=LIKDVsJaFU7nf33P FFWF S3 Ep1 with Enter the Exit State (with Callie Schuttera from Weapons): https://youtu.be/DMzyD7mFNnM?si=OnYYyy7eO0zGZDl_ FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcastJoin our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChef Paul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstunts SPONSORSStunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)https://stuntcontact.com/ Stunt Accesshttps://stuntaccess.com/PRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Andrea Levinehttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios®Film Fights With Friends LLC
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    1 時間 33 分
  • 311: Beyond Animation with Peter Lawrence

    311: Beyond Animation with Peter Lawrence
    2026/09/11
    Peter Lawrence is a writer known for Thundercats, Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch, Silverhawks, The Burning, and more! He is also a co-host of the Beyond Thundera Podcast. In this interview, we explore Peter’s winding career path, the differences of writing for animation and live action, and how his childhood may have set the stage for his creative life. In the latter half of our discussion, we take a more serious tone than usual on the show with a frank talk about the politics of race in the industry, human nature, the dangers of social media, and the polarized state of the country.INTRODUCTION MENTIONS:Dramatic Action Awards 2025/2026: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/twenty-awards-four-days-one-big-message-carter-ferguson-bdxse/Carter Ferguson’s Website: https://www.fightdirector.com/Film Pro Productivity Podcast: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/New Breakfall Studios website: http://breakfallstudios.comFestival Information: https://www.patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod/posts/film-fights-with-162886277Submit to our festival on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/FFWFPodFestLearn more about the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.htmlSupport the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgISupport our food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSamboGUEST MENTIONS:Peter’s website: https://www.gpeterlawrence.com/Peter Lawrence IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0492969/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkBeyond Thundera Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthunderapodcastFILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcastJoin our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteveSteve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsSPONSORSStunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)https://stuntcontact.com/Stunt Accesshttps://stuntaccess.com/PRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen KoepferPaul VaracchiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz-Richard Butler-Andrea Levinehttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios®Film Fights With Friends LLC
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    1 時間 25 分
  • 310: We Are Not Resting On Our Laurels

    310: We Are Not Resting On Our Laurels
    2026/08/28
    Steve and Paul announce the launch of the Film Fights with Friends action short film festival. After years of breaking down the action for our audience over the internet, hosting live film screenings and networking sessions, it is time to raise the bar and honor practical action filmmaking in a way only Film Fights with Friends can!MENTIONS:Festival Information: https://www.patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod/posts/film-fights-with-162886277Submit to our festival on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/FFWFPodFestLearn more about the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.htmlSupport the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgISupport our food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSamboFILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcastJoin our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteveSteve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsSPONSORSStunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)https://stuntcontact.com/Stunt Accesshttps://stuntaccess.com/PRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen KoepferPaul VaracchiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz-Richard Butler-Andrea Levinehttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios®Film Fights With Friends LLC
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    59 分
  • 309: A Shot in the Dark with Kayla Windsor

    309: A Shot in the Dark with Kayla Windsor
    2026/08/14
    Kayla Windsor is a producer, cinematographer, camera operator and FAA Part 107-licensed drone operator with experience across film, media, and production management. Alongside her creative and technical production work, Kayla also works as a project manager and serves as the Executive Educational Partner at Arizona Filmmakers. She is additionally a board member of the Arizona Production Association, supporting industry growth, collaboration, and opportunities within the filmmaking community. Her work combines visual storytelling, technical production expertise, and a passion for supporting the next generation of filmmakers and media professionals.MENTIONS:Kayla’s Instagram: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8126368/Kayla on She Owns Success: https://www.sheownssuccess.com/experts/kayla-windsor/Kayla on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylaawindsor/Kayla on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIEZP8Vs2mOHBlHY2dDjHgTherapy Session with Alex and Kayla: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-session-with-alex-and-kayla/id1806584846The Close Up Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-close-up/id1803866683S2 Ep21 of FFWF with Garrett Schulte: https://youtu.be/qTe-EcCkpD4?si=NDPVWFHanbivPGWjLearn more about the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.htmlSupport the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgISupport our food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSamboFILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcastJoin our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteveSteve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsSPONSORSStunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)https://stuntcontact.com/Stunt Accesshttps://stuntaccess.com/PRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen KoepferPaul VaracchiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz-Richard Butler-Andrea Levinehttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios®Film Fights With Friends LLC
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    1 時間 35 分
  • 308: Everybody’s Hustlin’

    308: Everybody’s Hustlin’
    2026/07/31

    Steve and Paul follow up on listener mail, shout out cool social media engagers and review some do’s and don’ts of cold contacting stunt coordinators.

    MENTIONS:

    Seven Snipers review: https://youtu.be/l_CX-O6x5-w

    Learn more about the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html

    Support the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI

    Support our food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo

    FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS

    Do you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1

    Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcast

    Join our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.com

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod

    Facebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod

    Steve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteve

    Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepfer

    Paul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChef

    Paul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

    Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstunts

    SPONSORS

    Stunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)

    https://stuntcontact.com/

    Stunt Access

    https://stuntaccess.com/

    PRODUCERS

    Executive Producers:

    Stephen Koepfer

    Paul Varacchi

    Produced by:

    Press Record Studios

    -Matthew Kaplowitz

    -Richard Butler

    -Andrea Levine

    http://www.pressrecordstudios.com

    Video Editor

    Matthew Kaplowitz

    Original music by:

    Ahrue Luster

    Brought to you by Breakfall Studios

    ®Film Fights With Friends LLC
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    44 分
  • 307: The Man Behind the Voices

    307: The Man Behind the Voices
    2026/07/17

    Larry Kenney began his career when he was 15 in 1963 as a disc jockey at a radio station in Peoria, Illinois. He went on to work in New York, Cleveland, and Chicago. He later became a cast member on the radio show 'Imus in the Morning' in 1973. There, he made fun of political figures and famous people such as Elvis Presley, Ross Perot, and Richard Nixon. He made his way into TV when he became the host of the New York show "Bowling for Dollars" from 1976 to 1979. He also does the voice for Sonny the Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs bird, Count Chocula, and Lion-O from The Thundercats.

    MENTIONS:

    Larry Kenney IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0448489/

    Seven Snipers Review: https://youtu.be/l_CX-O6x5-w

    Learn more about the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html

    Support the TSP: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI

    Support our food drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo

    FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS

    Do you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1

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    Join our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.com

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod

    Facebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod

    Steve’s Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteve

    Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepfer

    Paul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChef

    Paul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

    Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstunts

    SPONSORS

    Stunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)

    https://stuntcontact.com/

    Stunt Access

    https://stuntaccess.com/

    PRODUCERS

    Executive Producers:

    Stephen Koepfer

    Paul Varacchi

    Produced by:

    Press Record Studios

    -Matthew Kaplowitz

    -Richard Butler

    -Andrea Levine

    http://www.pressrecordstudios.com

    Video Editor

    Matthew Kaplowitz

    Original music by:

    Ahrue Luster

    Brought to you by Breakfall Studios

    ®Film Fights With Friends LLC
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    1 時間 7 分