Blood, Sweat, and Cinema

Blood, Sweat & Cinema

Blood, Sweat & Cinema is where the worlds of martial arts, elite fitness, and film collide. Hosted by actor and Martial Artists Zach Scheerer and James P. Bennett, the show features talks with legendary fighters, world-class trainers, actors, directors, and industry insiders sharing untold stories, hard-earned lessons, and the mindset behind greatness. From combat sports to Hollywood, this is raw, real, and unfiltered.

Episodes

  1. Jun 8

    The Jet Series Ep. 2: Benny "The Jet" Urquidez and the Fight to the Death

    What started as a trip to Hong Kong for what Benny "The Jet" Urquidez believed was an exhibition match quickly turned into one of the most terrifying experiences of his legendary fighting career. In this incredible Part 2 conversation, Benny shares the shocking true story of arriving at a mysterious warehouse, realizing something was very wrong, and discovering that the fight he was about to enter wasn't an exhibition at all. After winning the bout, the crowd demanded something unimaginable. Benny refused. What happened next forced him to be rushed from the venue, taken directly to the airport, and flown out of the country that same night. Benny also discusses: • The infamous Hong Kong warehouse fight • Why he thought it was only an exhibition • Fighting under dangerous circumstances • His toughest opponents throughout his career • Representing America around the world • The influence of Ed Parker • His first meeting with Jackie Chan • The early days of martial arts cinema • The connection between combat sports and action films This is firsthand history from one of the greatest fighters to ever step into a ring. 🎙️ Blood, Sweat & Cinema Hosted by Zach Scheerer & James Bennett 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheBSCpod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ST4iVSDqHeyr5exhJwWle 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-sweat-and-cinema/id1896860005 📲 Follow Blood, Sweat & Cinema: Instagram: @thebscpod TikTok: @thebscpod Facebook: @thebscpod X/Twitter: @thebscpod 🔥 BRANDS WE TRUST (Using these supports the channel) 🔥 ALPHALETE https://alphalete-athletics-llc.pxf.io/ ⚡️ BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/xbP281N  (USE CODE: BSC1 for discount) 💊 1ST PHORM https://1stphorm.sjv.io/ 🎬 CAPCUT https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/ 🥋 HAYABUSA https://lcshop.co/4x5FqC  USE CODE: BSC (10% OFF)

    54 min

  2. Jun 8

    Will Georgio Poullas Join the UFC? | RAF Wrestling, MMA & The $1,000 Challenge

    Could one of wrestling's biggest social media stars be headed to the UFC? RAF Wrestling competitor and viral sensation Georgio Poullas joins Blood, Sweat & Cinema to discuss his future in combat sports, whether MMA and the UFC are in his plans, his experience competing in RAF Wrestling, and the viral "$1,000 Takedown Challenge" that helped build his massive following. We dive into wrestling, MMA, social media, training, competition, and what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of combat sports. Georgio shares stories from his career, his thoughts on the future, and what fans can expect next. Whether you're a wrestling fan, MMA fanatic, or simply enjoy hearing from elite athletes, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheBSCpod🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3ST4iVSDqHeyr5exhJwWle🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-sweat-and-cinema/id1896860005 📲 Follow Blood, Sweat & Cinema:Instagram: @thebscpod TikTok: @thebscpod Facebook: @thebscpod X/Twitter: @thebscpod BRANDS WE TRUST (Using these supports the channel) 🔥 ALPHALETE https://alphalete-athletics-llc.pxf.io/ BUCKED UP https://bckd.co/xbP281N USE CODE: BSC1 💊 1ST PHORM https://1stphorm.sjv.io/🎬 CAPCUT https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/ 🥋 HAYABUSA https://lcshop.co/4x5FqC USE CODE: BSC #GeorgioPoullas #Wrestling #MMA #CombatSports #BloodSweatAndCinema

    1h 37m

  3. Jun 8

    Scott Adkins: The Truth Behind The Legends & More!

    Scott Adkins joins Blood, Sweat & Cinema for a deep dive into the REAL life of an action star — from growing up obsessed with Bruce Lee and Bloodsport, to building his dream home gym, to the brutal early days of Hong Kong filmmaking.Scott breaks down: • How Bloodsport rewired his life at 13 • His martial arts roots (Judo → Taekwondo → Kickboxing) • The first “no-money” Hong Kong film grind (and why it made him tougher) • Working with Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Woo-Ping and the HK action machine • Isaac Florentine + the Undisputed era (and what it took to reach his peak) • What it was REALLY like working with Jean-Claude Van Damme (The Shepherd, Assassination Games, Universal Soldier) • Expendables 2 stories (including the Statham fight + that helicopter scene) • John Wick 4 — the suit, the prep, the Keanu process, and how it all came together • His honest take on how action has evolved: Matrix → Bourne shaky-cam → Wick training → CGI/AI… and why “learn to act” is the real keyCHAPTERS0:00 Scott Adkins joins BSC1:10 Gold’s Gym days with James + old LA memories2:45 Scott’s dream home gym + training music (Bloodsport/Kickboxer)5:35 Growing up on Bruce Lee, Rambo & Bloodsport11:15 Martial arts journey: Judo → Taekwondo → Kickboxing13:30 First film: Extreme Challenge (HK grind)15:45 Jackie Chan / Sammo Hung / HK action culture20:10 Isaac Florentine discovery + the VHS tape story23:35 Undisputed 2 peak + training + size26:35 Working with JCVD (The Shepherd / Assassination Games / Universal Soldier)33:20 Expendables 2 stories + Statham fight39:40 Accident Man + comedy + making movies42:45 Triple Threat realities (budget + time)45:15 Ip Man 4 + working style differences50:20 The Bourne Ultimatum + “shaky cam” talk52:05 The evolution of action: Matrix → Bourne → Wick → CGI/AI59:45 John Wick 4: how Scott got the suit role1:03:20 Keanu process + no rehearsals surprise1:07:10 Advice to young actors: learn to act1:09:10 One-word legends + Scott’s joke answer1:10:50 Wrap🥋🥷🏻If you grew up on Van Damme, Bruce Lee, and 80s/90s action cinema… this one’s for you👊 🔥 Subscribe for more conversations with martial arts legends, action stars, fighters, stunt performers, and filmmakers. MORE EPISODES ON YOUTUBE THAN ANYWHERE!!!!!!📺 YouTube: @theBSCpod🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3ST4iVSDqHeyr5exhJwWle🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-sweat-and-cinema/id1896860005Follow Blood, Sweat & Cinema for more exclusive interviews with the people who shaped martial arts and action cinema.BRANDS WE LOVE & USE——————⚡️BUCKED UP👉https://bckd.co/xbP281N USE CODE: BSC1 Additional 10% discount 💊1ST PHORM SUPPLEMENTShttps://1stphorm.sjv.io/c/6823228/3062647/37436🎬CAPCUT👉 https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/c/6823228/1876054/22474🥋HAYABUSA FIGHT GEAR 👉 https://lcshop.co/4x5FqCUSE CODE: BSC Additional 10% discount (Affiliate links — supporting through these links helps support the BSC Podcast.) #ScottAdkins #JCVD #Action #MartialArts #Cinema

    1h 12m

  4. Jun 8

    Bruce Lee, Wong Jack Man & Real Kung Fu | Sifu Raymond Wong & Sifu Benson Lee

    In this incredible episode of Blood, Sweat & Cinema, we sit down with two legendary traditional martial arts masters: Sifu Raymond Wong and Sifu Benson Lee. Sifu Raymond Wong is a direct lineage holder of Grandmaster Yip Yuting, Chu Cho Kai, and the rare systems of My Jhong Law Horn, Tai Chi Praying Mantis, and Dao Gar Kung Fu. He trained in Hong Kong during the golden age of Chinese martial arts and personally knew many of the masters who helped shape kung fu in the West.Sifu Benson Lee is a direct lineage holder under Grandmaster Shum Leung, one of the most influential Eagle Claw Kung Fu masters in America. Together, these two masters share decades of knowledge, history, and firsthand experiences rarely heard today.In this episode we discuss:🥋 Bruce Lee and his impact on martial arts🥋 Wong Jack Man and the San Francisco kung fu scene🥋 The Three Tigers of the North🥋 Traditional Eagle Claw Kung Fu🥋 Tai Chi Praying Mantis🥋 My Jhong Law Horn Kung Fu🥋 Real combat applications vs modern performance wushu🥋 Traditional weapons training🥋 Iron Palm, Dit Da Jow, and conditioning methods🥋 The history of kung fu in Hong Kong, China, and America🥋 Why traditional martial arts are disappearing🥋 The difference between northern and southern kung fu🥋 What makes a true martial arts masterCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:46 Raymond Wong's Early Life in China & Hong Kong01:36 How Raymond Wong Started Kung Fu at Age 804:00 The Three Tigers of the North05:00 Bringing Northern Kung Fu to Hong Kong06:55 Northern vs Southern Kung Fu Explained09:20 Benson Lee's Childhood in New York10:30 Bruce Lee's Influence on Young Martial Artists11:45 Discovering Eagle Claw Kung Fu14:10 Meeting Grandmaster Chu Chuk Kai15:35 Training Under Old-School Kung Fu Masters17:25 Eagle Claw Training Methods19:10 Kung Fu Ranking Systems Debate22:50 Meeting Chan Tsin Tung25:20 Iron Palm, Dit Da Jow & Traditional Conditioning26:40 Moving to America in 196827:10 First Encounters with Wong Jack Man29:10 Eagle Claw Gripping & Combat Applications31:00 Opening an Eagle Claw School in California33:15 Rare Photos from Hong Kong Training Days34:20 Chu Chuk Kai's 70th Birthday34:50 Meeting YC Wong35:30 Seven Star vs Tai Chi Praying Mantis36:40 The Origins of Eagle Claw Kung Fu38:00 How Eagle Claw Actually Works in Combat41:20 Black Belt Magazine & Tiger Fork Weapons43:25 The WWII Story Behind the Tiger Fork45:00 Keeping Jhong Law Horn Alive in America46:00 Eagle Claw Books, VHS Tapes & Kung Fu History47:40 How Many Forms Exist in Eagle Claw?50:20 Preserving Traditional Kung Fu Lineages52:20 Ho Yuan Jia & Chin Woo History53:45 Inside Kung Fu Magazine & Martial Arts Publishing55:30 Vietnam, Hong Kong & Chu Chuk Kai's Journey56:00 Ed Parker's Long Beach Internationals56:45 Chinese Weapons: Chain Whip, Saber & Spear58:30 Raymond Wong's Favorite Weapon1:00:00 Flying Kicks & Northern Kung Fu Athleticism1:01:35 Horse Cutters & Battlefield Weapons1:20:20 Early Kung Fu Schools in America1:21:10 Legendary West Coast Kung Fu Masters1:22:35 The Future of Traditional Kung Fu1:34:15 Eagle Claw's Expansion in America1:40:10 Martial Arts Films, Jet Li & Shaolin1:44:10 Stories About Bruce Lee1:45:20 Bruce Lee's Impact on Asian Americans1:50:00 Preserving Kung Fu for Future Generations1:55:40 Final ThoughtsThis is more than a martial arts discussion. It is a living piece of kung fu history from men who dedicated their lives to preserving the traditions, skills, and philosophies of authentic Chinese martial arts.🔥 Subscribe for more conversations with martial arts legends, action stars, fighters, stunt performers, and filmmakers.📺 YouTube: @theBSCpod🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3ST4iVSDqHeyr5exhJwWle🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-sweat-and-cinema/id1896860005#BruceLee #WongJackMan #KungFu #MartialArts

    1h 56m

  5. Jun 8

    Never-Seen Bruce Lee Footage Changes Everything... Bey Logan Speaks

    ⚠️ Never-seen Bruce Lee footage and photos revealed in this episode…Bruce Lee’s story isn’t finished—and what you’re about to see proves it.In this 25-minute cinematic cut of Blood, Sweat & Cinema, Bey Logan breaks down newly uncovered Game of Death footage, the truth behind The Big Boss, and rare insights that challenge what fans have believed for decades.From lost footage to untold stories, this episode dives deep into the evolving legacy of Bruce Lee like never before.👉 If you think you know Bruce Lee… think again._________🎙️ FULL PODCAST + MORE EPISODESSubscribe and don’t miss what’s next.⸻📖 BEY LOGAN BOOKShttps://www.reeleast.com/product/bruce-lee-and-i-2026/?fbclid=IwdGRleARluDxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDyfpQVMF-qm8PFbE9MvSCkWpzeOzI5tUlfzDe9Ya7Kwy8L3WmhYyiPRdkmc_aem_txgfXtIHHG_iguNVZt4HcA⸻🔥 BSC MEMBERSHIP (EARLY ACCESS + EXCLUSIVES)Join the BSC Starter Membership and level up:✔ Early access to episodes✔ Members-only videos✔ Exclusive drops + live chats👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcf4BtcsrTNg7CFccsKSs4Q/join⸻🎬 CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro00:16 – Why Bey Logan Wrote Bruce Lee and I00:48 – New Discoveries 50 Years After Bruce Lee01:05 – Finding the LOST Game of Death Footage01:30 – Inside Golden Harvest Archives02:23 – Footage That Almost Got Destroyed02:55 – Arrow Video Restoration & Missing Credit03:31 – Alternate Cuts of The Big Boss04:04 – Setting the Record Straight04:23 – Fixing Errors & Updating the Book05:01 – “You’re Not Entitled to Your Own Facts”05:25 – The Controversial Bruce Lee Drug Letters05:49 – Could This Explain Bruce Lee’s Death?06:20 – Why New Bruce Lee Info Keeps Emerging06:48 – Plans for a Third Edition07:15 – How Bruce Lee Changed Bey Logan’s Life07:40 – “Before Bruce Lee, There Was Nothing”08:11 – Bruce Lee vs Chuck Norris (Greatest Fight?)09:23 – Why Real Fighters Struggle in Film10:22 – Why It’s Harder to UNLEARN Than Learn12:13 – Why Enter the Dragon Feels Different13:46 – Bruce Lee & the Birth of MMA Thinking14:33 – Why You Can’t Judge Bruce Lee by 197315:31 – Would Bruce Lee Beat Modern Fighters?16:18 – Bruce Lee Showing Grappling Before the UFC17:33 – Predicting the Future of Martial Arts18:08 – What Would Enter the Dragon Look Like Today?18:40 – “Remake Bad Movies, Not Great Ones”19:19 – Final Thoughts on Remakes & Legacy 🎧 Listen on:Spotify: Blood, Sweat & CinemaApple Podcasts: Blood, Sweat & Cinema_____🔥 BRANDS WE TRUST(Using these supports the channel)🔥 ALPHALETEhttps://alphalete-athletics-llc.pxf.io/c/6823228/1418282/16885⚡️ BUCKED UPhttps://bckd.co/xbP281NUSE CODE: BSC1💊 1ST PHORMhttps://1stphorm.sjv.io/c/6823228/3062647/37436🎬 CAPCUThttps://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/c/6823228/1876054/22474🥋 HAYABUSAhttps://lcshop.co/4x5FqCUSE CODE: BSC

    24 min

  6. Jun 5

    Wan Kam Leung Sifu: Bruce Lee STOPPED Filming Enter the Dragon for Wan Kam Leung Sifu? | Exclusive Hong Kong Interview

    🥋 Blood, Sweat, & Cinema comes at you from Hong Kong in this episode !In this exclusive episode, BSC Co-host, James P. Bennett sits down in Hong Kong with legendary Wing Chun Grandmaster Wan Kam Leung Sifu for an unforgettable conversation about Bruce Lee, Ip Man, Wing Chun, martial arts philosophy, and the stories behind the legends. Wan Kam Leung Sifu shares rare insights into Bruce Lee, discusses the legacy of Ip Man, and recounts fascinating moments from one of the most important eras in martial arts history—including a remarkable story involving the filming of Enter the Dragon. Whether you’re a lifelong Bruce Lee fan, a Wing Chun practitioner, or simply fascinated by martial arts history, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. 🔥 Topics Include: • Bruce Lee and Enter the Dragon • Ip Man’s teachings and legacy • Traditional Wing Chun principles • Martial arts philosophy • Hong Kong martial arts culture • Rare behind-the-scenes stories • The evolution of Wing Chun • Training, discipline, and mastery This is martial arts history told by someone who lived it. 👊 BLOOD, SWEAT & CINEMA📺 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@theBSCpod🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3ST4iVSDqHeyr5exhJwWle 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-sweat-and-cinema/id1896860005 #BruceLee #WingChun #IpMan #MartialArts #EnterTheDragon

    49 min
  7. The Jet Series Ep. 1: Benny “The Jet” Urquidez – Bruce Lee, Full-Contact Karate & the Birth of Kickboxing

    Jun 1

    The Jet Series Ep. 1: Benny “The Jet” Urquidez – Bruce Lee, Full-Contact Karate & the Birth of Kickboxing

    Episode 1: Benny “The Jet” Urquidez – Bruce Lee, Full-Contact Karate & the Birth of Kickboxing 🥊 In the debut episode of Blood, Sweat & Cinema, we sit down with martial arts legend Benny “The Jet” Urquidez—one of the most influential fighters in combat sports history. With an undefeated professional career and a reputation for heart, grit, and innovation, Benny helped pioneer the sport of kickboxing and witnessed firsthand the evolution of martial arts in America. In this conversation, Benny shares stories from his early days in boxing, wrestling, and karate, attending the legendary Long Beach Internationals, seeing Bruce Lee in person, the rise of full-contact karate, and the fights that helped shape his incredible career. We discuss: • Benny’s martial arts upbringing • The influence of Bruce Lee • The Long Beach Internationals • The birth of full-contact karate • The evolution of kickboxing • Training, discipline, and mindset • The fights that made him a legend • Lessons learned from a lifetime in combat sports Whether you're a fan of martial arts, Bruce Lee, kickboxing history, or inspiring stories of perseverance, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 🎙️ Blood, Sweat & Cinema is the podcast where combat sports, film, and legendary life stories collide. Hosted by Zach Scheerer & James P. Bennett. #BennyTheJet #BennyUrquidez #BruceLee #Kickboxing #MartialArts #FullContactKarate #BloodSweatAndCinema #CombatSports #Karate #Podcast #JackieChan #FightHistory #MartialArtsLegend #BruceLeeHistory #SportsPodcast

    1h 3m
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Blood, Sweat & Cinema is where the worlds of martial arts, elite fitness, and film collide. Hosted by actor and Martial Artists Zach Scheerer and James P. Bennett, the show features talks with legendary fighters, world-class trainers, actors, directors, and industry insiders sharing untold stories, hard-earned lessons, and the mindset behind greatness. From combat sports to Hollywood, this is raw, real, and unfiltered.

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