Are You Karate Kidding Me?

Are You Karate Kidding Me?

Two nerds who can't stop talking about Cobra Kai and the Karate Kid. Recaps, analysis, and geekery from the heart of the Miyagiverse.

Episodes

March 25, 2024 67 mins

While Johnny and Robby close in on Miguel, Daniel and Chozen move to infiltrate Terry Silver's mysterious youth movement. Has Miggy reverted back to his S1 ways? Shouldn't Robbie be wearing gloveswhen handling hot ones? Is Karate Kid (2010) Chan-non? It's the episode that goes into…the Miyagiverse.

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When Johnny's hot on Miguel's trail the only thing that stands in his and Robby's way is his thirst for souvenirs. Meanwhile Chozen's playing the Fonz at the LaRusso Manse. Does every dojo need a flagship store? When is a Mexican Coke just a regular Coke, and how many minutos till Season 6? It’s the episode that smashes stereos for justice.

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September 26, 2022 73 mins

When Collin and Jenny binge season 5 of Cobra Kai they pause and reflect on what a long strange trip it's been. Who takes it on the run and who raids the flagship store? Who didn’t die, and whither season 6? It's the episode that fakes its own death...again! 

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September 13, 2022 135 mins
It’s fly or fall as senseis and students face a reckoning at the 51st All-Valley. Can Master Ron bring the magic? Does Demitri have a last name, and will Devon do our math homework? It’s the episode that too big for one episode.
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September 8, 2022 81 mins

When Miguel and Sam head to prom; Terry ensures Robby and Tory crash the party in style. It’s all bait to lure Johnny to a familiar corner. Will Stingray rejoin Cobra Kai? How Eagle is Anthony? It’s the episode that’s an evolving science.

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September 6, 2022 83 mins

While Terry and Kreese make a telling wager, Johnny’s got a new role in Miggy's home, and Anthony taskrabbits his way to a black belt (not). What’s with loaded potato soup? Does Sam have Eagle Fang FOMO? It’s the episode that goes to the principal’s office.

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September 5, 2022 61 mins

When new tournament rules shake the Valley, it comes with a load of baggage for everyone involved. While Johnny gets no respect from potential recruits, Terry dazzles them with fancy merch. Is Eli done with Karate? Can Sam and Tory coexist? It’s the episode that embraces its queenly strength.

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August 29, 2022 66 mins

When Terry and Kreese slither into Miyagi-do, Daniel senseisplains the Valley and Johnny demands his due. Will a Hawk deplumed fly again? Can aggro kata contend with a badass mixtape, and how many weeks is weeks? It's the episode that checks the replay.

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August 10, 2022 63 mins
When our senseis wanna be Miguel’s Two Dads, the result is Karate Kramer v. Kramer. Amanda confronts Tory and Robby's got a message for Johnny. Can Kreese mis-strike? Who dated Lucille, and whose Manwich is manliest? It’s the episode that wants to buy you rockets.
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When your hosts escape to LA, it's not all sunshine and Bob's Big Boy. We have a #CobraKai trailer and Netflix news to digest. Which dojo became a crystal shop? Is Chozen the new Uncle Bub? Who won the round at Golf N Stuff? It's the episode that's all updates.
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March 15, 2022 70 mins

Johnny and Daniel might be sharing food, but swapping students is harder to stomach. Kenny goes Cobra, but all Kreese wants is Terry. How does a pony tail holder turn ominous? What’s more badass, a leap of faith or a grab of fish? How would Daniel do on Shark Tank? It’s the episode that blew all its money in Okinawa.

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February 6, 2022 67 mins
When new kid Kenny becomes a fan favorite, it puts him square in Anthony's crosshairs. Meanwhile, our senseis trade trade secrets, Miyagi-for-Eagle, as Amanda and Kreese hit Unwhole Foods. How good's the gouda? Who gets an eagle name? Why do we always get into these Karate situations? It's the episode that's '...sweet!’”
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January 20, 2022 77 mins

While Johnny and Daniel clash over the curriculum, Kreese visits an old pal who’s given up the marching powder. How many supervillains play the piano? Who’s the fancy lad at the party? What does the rock say? It’s the episode that thanks Cheyenne for the tofu.

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January 8, 2022 94 mins

When Jenny and Collin spend all night watching Cobra Kai season 4 they lose their voice but gain enlightenment. How many times can our two dads take it on the run? Who's the 1 and who's the zero in the Binary Brothers? And who to thank for the tofu?  It’s the episode that synthesizes its principles.

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December 30, 2021 83 mins
Johnny braces for a showdown with Daniel while their students square off at the LaRusso Manse. Little do the karate kids know they’re the target of a covert op. How did the Cobra get his fangs? What’s a croque torte?  It’s the episode that doesn’t have a cat.
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December 30, 2021 56 mins
Ali’s back and she’s got big plans—with Johnny! And Daniel catches Sam and Miguel working on their...drum technique. Meanwhile, somebody's getting Parent Trapped. Can car talk cure all? Will Johnny down the daal? It’s the episode that feels the night all over again.
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Our senseis get their groove back just in time for a full Karate footloose. Miguel and Sam fight to save the All-Valley but Robby might Anakin the whole deal. How much product placement does a tourney need? Who'll smash the TV? What does the rock say? It’s the episode that sweeps the rhetorical leg.

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November 2, 2021 59 mins

With Miguel on his feet, Johnny's got to get the dojo up and running. Meanwhile Daniel's fishing for Sam's problems. Is Yas casting for the big D? Who made Hawk, Hawk? And where’s the juice bar? It’s the episode with excellent headcanon.

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September 1, 2021 68 mins
Miggy and Johnny are bootstrapping it while the LaRussos try to get rid of Kreese the old fashioned way: with the double dip! But Kreese is already taking on new recruits. What won't Johnny do for the 'gram? Can you win a proxy war in Asia? It’s the episode that goes back…to the future.
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July 12, 2021 60 mins
Daniel's eyeing sacred scrolls and Johnny's telling tales of old Japan, but the new Karate Kids are not all right. Are Kettle grills Hibachi by another name? Which is best, analog porn or digital? It's the episode that finds new moves at makeout point.
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