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August 6, 2024 62 mins

It’s been a long time coming. This week on Lone Lobos, we are excited to welcome our special guest, Ralph Macchio, to the podcast. Hosts Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand get candid about working with Ralph as a director. Ralph shares his experience returning to the Karate Kid universe and his special connection with William Zabka. Xolo recounts the story of how he got the call for his role as Miguel. Ralph explains the similarities between Pat Morita and Jacob as actors.

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Time Stamps:

  • 0:00 - Welcome Ralph Macchio
  • 5:02 - The end of Cobra Kai
  • 9:03 - The creation of CK universe
  • 12:00 - Xolo securing his role on CK
  • 17:50 - Special connection with Zabka
  • 20:40 - Working with Jacob on set
  • 23:50 - OG Karate Kid car
  • 27:31 - Ralph directing an EP
  • 38:00 - Ralph’s short film at Sundance
  • 42:50 - Advice to Jacob and Xolo
  • 49:39 - New Karate Kid movie
  • 55:40 - SOTW
  • 58:36 - Final thoughts

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