The Official Warrior Podcast

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The Official Warrior Podcast

The Max Original series Warrior is a historical martial arts drama set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1800s. The show follows Ah Sahm, a Chinese immigrant who comes to America to find his sister. He soon finds himself caught up in the Tong Wars, a bloody conflict between rival gangs. Starting June 29, Warrior returns for its third season. Join the cast and crew of Warrior for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Season 3 of the show. Each week, our hosts Lisa Ling (journalist) and Hoon Lee (Warrior writer, actor) will interview cast members, showrunners, and other special guests about the latest episode, discussing everything from the characters and storylines to the fight choreography and historical context. Stream Warrior Season 3 on Max starting June 29, and follow the Official Warrior Podcast. New episodes drop immediately after new episodes of Warrior.

Episodes

  1. Ep. 9: “All of Death is a Going Home” with Andrew Koji and Mark Dacascas

    10/08/2023

    Ep. 9: “All of Death is a Going Home” with Andrew Koji and Mark Dacascas

    Mark Dacascas is one of the greatest martial artists of our time and has joined the Warrior cast to the delight of everyone. Mark joins Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee as well as Andrew Koji to talk about pushing back on the stereotypes about Asian male masculinity, Mark’s relationship to the work of Bruce Lee and the wisdom of martial arts. They also talk about how the stuntmen were all in awe of Mark. Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min
  2. Ep. 8: “You Know When You’re Losing a Fight”

    03/08/2023

    Ep. 8: “You Know When You’re Losing a Fight”

    We have the writer and the star of episode 8 in the studio today! Dianne Doan - the absolutely powerful Mai Ling - is here to talk about the episode written by our very own host Hoon Lee. Doan talks with Hoon and Lisa about Mai Ling's complex journey, from her humble beginnings as a Chinese immigrant to her rise to power as one of the most feared figures in San Francisco's Chinatown.  Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  3. Ep. 7: “Gotta Be Crooked to Get Along in a Crooked World” with Kieran Bew and featuring Prof. Yong Chen

    27/07/2023

    Ep. 7: “Gotta Be Crooked to Get Along in a Crooked World” with Kieran Bew and featuring Prof. Yong Chen

    Kieran Bew aka Bill O'Hara of the Chinatown squad is here! He joins hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee to talk about the role of the Irish in wielding power over the Chinese in Warrior and the complexity of his many relationships in Chinatown, in the Irish community and with the city leaders. They also touch on what it means to be sincere in your corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  4. “Bonus Episode – Celebrating Bruce Lee”

    20/07/2023 · BONUS

    “Bonus Episode – Celebrating Bruce Lee”

    Time for a celebration of The Dragon. 2023 marks 50 years since Bruce Lee's death on July 20th, 1973. We're bringing you a celebration of the man who started it all. You'll hear from Bruce Lee super fans W. Kamau Bell, Phil Yu and Jeff Yang, biographer Jeff Chang, and his daughter Shannon Lee. And you will hear from the man himself - exclusive archival audio from the Bruce Lee Foundation - after 50 years he continues to push the way we all think about who we are and the power we each have. Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  5. Ep 6. “A Soft Heart Won’t Do You No Favors” with Brett Chan and Shannon Lee

    20/07/2023

    Ep 6. “A Soft Heart Won’t Do You No Favors” with Brett Chan and Shannon Lee

    Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee, is here to talk about her role in the show! And Fight Coordinator Brett Chan is back, this time as a Director. Hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee talk to Brett about the difference between directing overall and episode and choreographing and directing fights, and what it meant to him to direct Shannon Lee. Then Shannon joins to talk about finding her own way while honoring her father and what it’s like to smash someone in the head…for a tv show.  Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  6. Ep 5: “Whiskey and Sticky and All the Rest Can Wait” with Perry Yung and Jason Tobin and featuring Prof. Yong Chen.

    13/07/2023

    Ep 5: “Whiskey and Sticky and All the Rest Can Wait” with Perry Yung and Jason Tobin and featuring Prof. Yong Chen.

    Perry Yung (Father Jun) and Jason Tobin (Young Jun) are here to talk to hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee about what it means to belong in the world of Warrior. They talk about the challenges of being a Chinese immigrant in America in the late 1800s, the tension between the father and son, and how the characters on Warrior find different forms of community, family and home.  The episode also features a conversation with Professor Yong Chen, a historian who specializes in Chinese American history. Professor Chen discusses the historical context of the Tong Wars and the explosive growth of San Francisco’s Chinatown.   Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min
  7. Ep.4: “In Chinatown, No One Thinks About Forever” with Olivia Cheng

    06/07/2023

    Ep.4: “In Chinatown, No One Thinks About Forever” with Olivia Cheng

    Hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee talk to Olivia Cheng, who plays the inimitable Ah Toy. They go into episode 4 and some big themes around power - who has it and how they use it. Olivia shares her insights into the complexities of Ah Toy's character and her relationship with Nellie,  the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated world, and the nuanced dynamics of race, identity, and empowerment depicted in the show.  They also talk about the real Ah Toy- a larger than life woman who inspired the character. Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  8. Ep.3: "No Time for F*cking Chemistry” with Andrew Koji

    01/07/2023

    Ep.3: "No Time for F*cking Chemistry” with Andrew Koji

    Ah Sahm is here. Hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee get into the details of Episode 3, then Lisa Ling interviews star Andrew Koji about his character, Ah Sahm. Koji discusses Ah Sahm's backstory, his fighting skills, and his relationships with other characters on the show. He also talks about the challenges of playing a character who is sometimes a proxy for Bruce Lee, one of his heroes and what the chance to be in Warrior meant to him in a really difficult moment in his career. Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min
  9. Ep.2: “Anything Short of a Blow to the Head” with Brett Chan

    30/06/2023

    Ep.2: “Anything Short of a Blow to the Head” with Brett Chan

    It’s Martial Arts Mania! Hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee talk Episode 2 and the epic fight scenes with Warrior’s fight coordinator Brett Chan. They discuss choreographing the incredible fight scenes, Bruce Lee's martial arts philosophy, the training facility Brett set up on set and how each actor has a unique fighting style. Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    30 min
  10. Ep.1: “Exactly the Wrong Time to Get Proud” with Jonathan Tropper

    29/06/2023

    Ep.1: “Exactly the Wrong Time to Get Proud” with Jonathan Tropper

    Hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee debrief on the first episode of Season 3. They then sit down with showrunner Jonathan Tropper to talk about his relationship to Bruce Lee, martial arts, and how those influences shaped the show. He also talks about the challenges of making entertaining historical fiction. Find out about some of the amazing easter eggs honoring Bruce Lee in this season. Stream Warrior Season 3 now, only on Max.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  11. The Official Warrior Podcast - Coming June 29 | Max

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    The Official Warrior Podcast - Coming June 29 | Max

    Hosted by journalist Lisa Ling and Warrior actor and writer Hoon Lee, The Official Warrior Podcast is the official companion podcast to the Max Original Series, “Warrior.”  Warrior, based on the writings of Bruce Lee, is a martial arts drama set in the brothels, bars and alleyways of Chinatown, San Francisco, in the 1870s.   After each episode, join hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee as they talk to creators, directors, & cast about the drama, the martial arts, the romance, the underground economies, the real historical inspiration of the series, and celebrate life and legacy of Bruce Lee. Stream Warrior Season 3 starting June 29, only on Max. Subscribe to the Official Warrior Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 min

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The Max Original series Warrior is a historical martial arts drama set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1800s. The show follows Ah Sahm, a Chinese immigrant who comes to America to find his sister. He soon finds himself caught up in the Tong Wars, a bloody conflict between rival gangs. Starting June 29, Warrior returns for its third season. Join the cast and crew of Warrior for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Season 3 of the show. Each week, our hosts Lisa Ling (journalist) and Hoon Lee (Warrior writer, actor) will interview cast members, showrunners, and other special guests about the latest episode, discussing everything from the characters and storylines to the fight choreography and historical context. Stream Warrior Season 3 on Max starting June 29, and follow the Official Warrior Podcast. New episodes drop immediately after new episodes of Warrior.

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    2023 ©2023 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.
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    The Official Warrior Podcast

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