The Kung Fu Genius Podcast

Alexander Richter
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The Kung Fu Genius Podcast

The new podcast by the Kung Fu Genius, aka Alex Richter. Come for stories, history, and commentary on Wing Chun, Bruce Lee, Kung Fu Flicks, Hong Kong culture, and interviews.

  1. OCT 11

    Review of Tom Bleecker, Unsettled Matters & Bruce Lee Conspiracies Pt. 1 | The KFG Podcast #190

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius  To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt  This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. - EPISODE NOTES This is the first of three episodes dedicated to a critical review of Tom Bleecker's salacious 1996 Bruce Lee "biography"  Unsettled Matters.  This is the intro episode which focuses on the background.  Parts two and three will go deeper into the book.  Buckle up, it's a long ride! The KFG Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:49 - Unsettled Matters Intro00:04:25 - Patreon00:05:41 - Reason for Reviewing UM00:16:36 - Wong Shun Leung Ad00:17:11 - The Lee Estate00:20:50 - Balance of Facts00:23:00 - Review of Introduction00:39:00 - Adrian Marshall00:41:55 - Linda Lee's Book Project00:45:35 - Merchandising Deal Shocks Tom00:53:18 - Tom's Superstitious Nonsense00:55:55 - Bleecker's Psychic BS01:04:31 - Psychic Names Bruce's "Killer"01:17:00 - Everyone Has a Theory01:20:22 - Wrong & Close to Source01:24:15 - More Fake Stuff from Tom01:26:40 - Tom's Research is Not Trustworthy01:44:45 - Outro - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com  To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citywt  The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/   - CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 47m

  2. SEP 16

    Chi Sau in Hung Gar? Long Pole in Wing Chun??? Multiverse of DRE AMA | The KFG Podcast #190

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius  To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt  This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. - EPISODE NOTES First AMA episode in a while - this one was shot in Hong Kong and has a heavy focus on history. Chi Sau in Hung Gar? When did the long pole get added to Wing Chun? How has Wing Chun changed across time? All this and more in this Multiverse of Dre Part 2 AMA! The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com  To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citywt  The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/   - CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1 hr

  3. SEP 9

    2024 Hong Kong Tour Recap (at Enter the Dragon location!) | The KFG Podcast #189

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius  To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt  This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. - EPISODE NOTES In this episode I recap my most recent Hong Kong tour with Dre (while still in Hong Kong).  I discuss the future viability of such tours and whether I will continue them in the future.  Spoiler alert: I will do ONE last tour in 2025 (click link below for more info).  The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com  To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citywt  The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/   - CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    56 min

  4. SEP 6

    Bruce Lee vs. Lo Wei Explained | The KFG Podcast #188

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius  To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt  This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. - EPISODE NOTES In this episode, I finally get to a long-requested topic: the beef between Golden Harvest director Lo Wei and Bruce Lee.   The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2024: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com  To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citywt  The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/   - CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 28m

  5. AUG 26

    The KFG Chimes in on the great Jeet Kune Do Debate | The KFG Podcast #187

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius  To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt  This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. - EPISODE NOTES On this episode I chime in on my take after the "great JKD debate" (that never happened) between Sifu Torres and Sifu Dwight.  After my enlightening conversation with Dwight, I learned a few new things and updated some of my thoughts on the "concepts" vs. "original" JKD argument.  Enjoy! The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2024: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com  To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citywt  The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/   - CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 7m

  6. AUG 19

    Was Bruce Lee a "Fighter"? | The KFG Podcast #186

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius  To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt  This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. - EPISODE NOTES Today we have a slightly shorter episode than usual - it's more or less a rant on the discussion as to whether Bruce Lee was a real fighter or not.  It was originally going to be a review on the latest Bruce Lee Real Fight Channel's videos, but it turned into a different discussion.  The KFG Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:30 - Intro to Bruce Lee Real Fight Channel00:04:20 - BLRFC Lies About Carter Wong00:05:00 - WCI Ad00:05:24 - BLRFC BS00:10:00 - Rant Starts00:38:50 - Outro  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2024: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com  To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citywt  The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/   - CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    40 min

  7. AUG 12

    Bruce Lee's Final Months Part Four (July 1973) | The KFG Podcast #185

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius  To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt  This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. - EPISODE NOTES This is the fourth episode which discusses the final month of Bruce Lee’s life.  Episode one covered Jan-April, episode two covered May, episode three was on the month on June to July (before the 20th).  This episode discusses Bruce's final few days. Enjoy the episode. The KFG Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:34 - Recap00:03:25 - Patreon00:03:51 - Monday, July 16th 197300:10:23 - Online Private Training00:11:21 - July 16th Continued00:26:40 - Tuesday, July 17th 197300:37:05 - Wed., July 18th 197300:43:30 - Way of the Dragon Meaning00:30:22 - Thursday, July 19th 197300:53:52 - Friday, July 20th 197301:35:30 - Outro  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2024: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com  To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citywt  The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/   - CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 39m

  8. AUG 5

    Bruce Lee Only (for) Fans! Stripey Rambles & The Kung Fu Genius | The KFG Podcast #184

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius  To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt  This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. - EPISODE NOTES I’m excited to have Bruce Lee YouTuber Stripey Rambles on the KFG Podcast.  Stripey has an excellent channel for fans of Bruce Lee, in particular the films and pop culture aspects. This interview is Stripey’s first YouTube interview, and I’m very proud of that!  We had a fun discussion about all things related to Bruce Lee fandom, including the debunking of Brucebait YouTubers like “He Who Shall Remain Nameless”...  Enjoy the episode (and don’t forget to give Stripey a follow: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIql8JGsWBMrbakU8W8RISQ The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2024: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com   To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius    Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius    Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citywt  The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/   - CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter 1024 Sixth Ave 5fl New York, NY 10018 U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius: John Turnbull Andrew Vasilatos Micah Farris   This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level): Mark Anderson Matty J Roberto Santiago Bradley K. Faulkner Francisco Ortiz Mark Perna Jack Chiu Topher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy) Troy Battle   Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels!   Crew -  Producer: Mikey Deane Co-Host: Dre Ison Editor: Andrew Lin Song “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 10m
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The new podcast by the Kung Fu Genius, aka Alex Richter. Come for stories, history, and commentary on Wing Chun, Bruce Lee, Kung Fu Flicks, Hong Kong culture, and interviews.

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  • Creator
    Alexander Richter
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2022 Alex Richter and City Wing Tsun, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Kung Fu Genius Podcast

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