Film Fights With Friends

Film Fights With Friends

Film Fights with Friends was nominated for Best TV/Film Podcast at the 2025 Podcast Awards and winner at the 2024 Dramatic Action Awards! Paul and Steve are martial artists, stuntmen and filmmakers who founded Breakfall Studios in 2015. In this action filmmaking podcast they sit with an industry guest to break down a fight scene from a film or television program they were involved in, explore the filmmaking craft and their guest's career. STEPHEN KOEPFER Stunt performer, filmmaker, renowned coach and martial artist. Stephen is the head coach of NY Combat Sambo. As a filmmaker, he has produced and directed several films that reflect his passion for storytelling. PAUL VARACCHI Martial artist, stunt and motion capture performer, celebrity chef and has worked extensively in television production in various roles from PA to department head. At the age of 8 Paul’s dad took him to see Robocop, and the rest is history! ® Film Fights With Friends, LLC

  1. Jun 5

    304: I Will Retire When the Phone Stops Ringing

    Falling Into Film by Paul Weston. If you are interested in the stunt industry and action filmmaking (and as a fan of this show, we know you are), you will want to pick up this book. Paul is a legend in the film industry, and his book is, in our opinion, one of the best on the business and history of action filmmaking. He has hundreds of stunt performer, coordinator and second unit director credits spanning Casino Royale (1967), The Dirty Dozen (1967), A Bridge too Far (1977), Superman (1978), Raiders of the Lost Arc (1981), American Werewolf in London (1981), Return of the Jedi (1983), Aliens (1986) to contemporary classics like Skyfall (2012), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), The Batman (2022), Bond, Bond and more Bond films, Paul has seen and done it all! This is a conversation you will not want to miss! MENTIONS: Pick up a copy of Paul’s book at https://www.paulwestonstunts.com Paul Weston on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923001/?ref_=fn_t_1 Paul Weston’s Show reel: https://youtu.be/gBzi7bnukhc?si=bBshq3vstaTpQqy6 Paul Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwestonstunts/ PRODUCTIONS AND SCENES DISCUSSED A Bridge Too Far Trailer: https://youtu.be/yPPycZo8H7c?si=oQ_X-knZqHaGOSZG A Bridge Too Far Paratrooper Scene: https://youtu.be/pP_ffdiz4y0?si=PJ-Ev9IdNd-_C7h6 Pink Panther: Does Your Dog Bite? https://youtu.be/SnXtuktNdlM?si=TVBRhvDi33UNtUNJ An American Werewolf in London Subway Scene: https://youtu.be/_ss0nT5DGHw?si=cK9ouqPmhWDVh0Lh An American Werewolf in London Piccadilly Circus Scene: https://youtu.be/WjlGsCIqFH4?si=m1YjKiXV04NTizKM Return of the Jedi Han Solo Rescue Scene: https://youtu.be/E7JhJAthwhg?si=oSlFmJ8S2wfmWSCN License to Kill Fire Burn: https://youtu.be/AgNscTkMAu8?si=kRQlDu7Hkl96BVGf 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

    1h 36m

  2. May 22

    303: Jude Poyer Punishes New York

    Jude Poyer is the 2nd Unit Director and Action Designer for Marvel Television’s special presentation The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026), his first time shooting in New York City. From his early days as a performer in Hong Kong, and throughout his career, he has shared the screen with some of action film’s greatest, including Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Van Damme, Scott Adkins, Yuen Biao and more. Since his emergence in the 1990s as a stunt performer, Jude has established himself as a top action designer and filmmaker. Demand for his collaborative mindset and creative skill has carried him around the globe performing and stunt coordinating in China, the UK, France, India, the Middle East and the United States. If you are a fan of Netflix’s Havoc (2025) or AMC’s Gangs of London (2020), you have enjoyed Jude’s incredibly gritty action design. MENTIONS: Punisher: One Last Kill Trailer: https://youtu.be/THB2nAJUFC8?si=GzbfpCN9MDv1OW4v Havoc Speargun Scene: https://youtu.be/TTYlG5mWAm8?si=XK9dRerZB50Jg3hT Gangs of London pub fight: https://youtu.be/1e42hE6L7PA?si=HbC86iKSs_pKHUnR Gangs of London house shootout: https://youtu.be/GvAx9hts1ps?si=-a2PniXBbY1sHEV2 Jude Poyer IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694706/?ref_=fn_t_1 Jude Poyer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reelpowerstunts Jude Poyer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelpowerstunts/ Jude’s Website: https://www.reelpowerstunts.com/ Eugene the Marine on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/journal/unreleased-gems-letterboxd-video-store-april-2026/ Order Paul Weston’s book: https://paulwestonstunts.com/ 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 Havoc’s Sunny Pang on Film Fights with Friends: https://youtu.be/FdLKE2dD2Js?si=g1S6394N5y3LXOIp Havoc’s Michele Waterson on Film Fights with Friends: https://youtu.be/kES1-5SJk78?si=UOtcYwj2CZdeOe46 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 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

    1h 13m

  3. May 8

    302: The Pope of New York

    S3 Ep2 – The Pope of New York Stephen Pope is an Emmy winning stunt coordinator (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, 2024) and 9-time SAG Award nominee. His most recent Emmy nomination, Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming, was for HBO’s The Penguin. Our discussion starts with the challenges of coordinating The Penguin and proceeds to dive deep into the importance of mentorship, leadership, set culture and ongoing changes in the stunt and film industries. MENTIONS: Car Chase and Fight Scene/Oz vs Sofia's Henchmen – Episode 1: https://youtu.be/luxZ6HBXEHE?si=q5yS8jrlwpd8AgFt Oz Kills Taj and Nadia - The Penguin Episode 5 Fight Scene: https://youtu.be/cf-84-RsKoI?si=jQK6jBUpabtrW0pz Oz VS Sofia Final Fight - The Penguin Episode 8 Sofia Gigante Got Arrested: https://youtu.be/vXGktiisTkg?si=p9WMekKgNYSRQ336 Stephen Pope IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0691189/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Leftovers fight shot for shot remake: https://youtu.be/aUIbIa2zC-M?si=xfMp10T6igf_QXQn Support our food drive: 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 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

    1h 21m

  4. Apr 24

    301: Enter the Exit State

    Callie Schuttera and Gabriela Ledesma are the married couple behind the award-winning production company Poison Pictures. Callie is an actress, writer, and producer, known for her breakthrough role in Zach Cregger’s, WEAPONS. Gabriela is a director, writer, and producer who has directed 3 feature films, as well as multiple short films and music videos. In this interview, we dive into their new co-written and produced feature film, THE EXIT STATE. Set in a United States spiraling toward authoritarian collapse, The Exit State follows a group of Americans fleeing south toward Mexico as violence escalates and sweeping policies turn their own country against them. Hoping to disappear quietly, the group takes refuge in what they believe is a safe house. That sense of security doesn’t last long. The shelter quickly reveals itself to be anything but safe, forcing the group to confront the horrifying reality that escape will come at a devastating and terrifying cost. Rather than leaning into speculative sci-fi tropes, the film positions its horror in recognizably modern fears. Poison Pictures is a queer-led indie production company created by Callie and Gabriela. Their first feature, BLUE, was acquired by Gravitas Ventures and received top indie prizes, including Best Feature and Best Actor at the Austin Revolution Film Festival. Their extensive resume as a production company also includes big-budget, visually striking music videos for major artists like Ava Max and Jason Mraz. MENTIONS: Poison Pictures: https://www.poison-pictures.com/ The Exit State IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38453653/reference/?ref_=fn_t_1 Callie Schuttera IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3620962/?ref_=mv_close Gabriela Ledesma IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5860037/?ref_=fn_t_1 School of Sexuality Documentary: https://givebutter.com/school-of-sexuality-documentary 'Weapons' Cast Reunites for Political Horror Thriller 'The Exit State' (Collider): https://collider.com/weapons-stars-reunion-political-horror-the-exit-state-images/ Blades of the Guardians Review: https://youtu.be/NYmV2BXixK8?si=lhLL-5Rf1Qvvg5Ut Support our food drive: 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 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

    1h 3m

  5. Mar 27

    224: Rising Sun

    Eric Sun is Steven Yeun’s stunt double on Netflix’s The Rip. Eric, Steve, and Paul have a long history together in the stunt business, starting 10 years back when all were rookies in the industry and training together in NYC. In this season’s finale episode, we sit down with Eric and chew the fat about his work on The Rip and the decade-long journey that has brought him from a potential life as an accountant to where he is today in Hollywood. MENTIONS: Feeding America Drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants/NYCombatSambo The Rip Final Fight: https://youtu.be/73IW-cWfzNs?si=oMHhCz21qWFjwjfw The True Story Behind Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s The Rip: https://time.com/7346935/the-rip-true-story/ Eric Sun IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8405030/?ref_=ttrv_fcr_20_46 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 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

    1h 12m

  6. Mar 13

    223: Watch the Show or on the Go?

    As Paul and Steve conclude their second season, they review their episode rankings, comparing episodes favorites between their audio listeners and YouTube viewers. What killer episodes are these different audiences missing out on? MENTIONS: Feeding America Drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants/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 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

    52 min

  7. Feb 27

    222: Writing with Friends

    As Paul and Steve come to the conclusion of their first feature screenplay’s 3rd draft, share their nearly four year writing experience, how it evolved from short film to feature, their goals, and how they overcame the challenges of putting ego aside and story to paper. MENTIONS: Feeding America Drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants/NYCombatSambo Those Who Face Death: https://www.markgrdovic.com/ Austin Film Festival Interview with Rian Johnson: https://youtu.be/0EKO38_kuqQ 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

    1h 16m

  8. Feb 13

    221: Put Your Big Foot Forward

    Garrett Schulte is known for his role as Wilmot Dow in the western drama about a young Teddy Roosevelt, ELKHORN (2024-2025). Garrett also appears in THE SKY’S FOREST (2025), which he also wrote, directed and edited. THE SKY’S FOREST is now available on-demand on Amazon and Apple. Schulte has a background in engineering and is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego. He has been involved in various projects, including volunteering with Fresh-Go to donate food during events. MENTIONS: Feeding America Drive: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants/NYCombatSambo Garret IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8183653/?ref_=ttrv_fcr_2_1 The Sky’s Forrest YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSkysForest 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

    1h 30m
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Film Fights with Friends was nominated for Best TV/Film Podcast at the 2025 Podcast Awards and winner at the 2024 Dramatic Action Awards! Paul and Steve are martial artists, stuntmen and filmmakers who founded Breakfall Studios in 2015. In this action filmmaking podcast they sit with an industry guest to break down a fight scene from a film or television program they were involved in, explore the filmmaking craft and their guest's career. STEPHEN KOEPFER Stunt performer, filmmaker, renowned coach and martial artist. Stephen is the head coach of NY Combat Sambo. As a filmmaker, he has produced and directed several films that reflect his passion for storytelling. PAUL VARACCHI Martial artist, stunt and motion capture performer, celebrity chef and has worked extensively in television production in various roles from PA to department head. At the age of 8 Paul’s dad took him to see Robocop, and the rest is history! ® Film Fights With Friends, LLC

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  • Creator
    Film Fights With Friends
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 Film Fights With Friends
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