Podcast

Episode 72Mortal Kombat: Conquest Episodes 1 + 2 Review
Release date: 26 September 2025
Runtime: 1 hr 49 min 7 sec

Toasty, McKetchup and Kung Lew sit down to analyse and review episodes 1 and 2 of 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series.

Episode 71Legacy Kollection: Trilogy’s Inclusion, Editions Preview and What’s Next
Release date: 13 August 2025
Runtime: 45 min 14 sec

Toasty, McKetchup and Kung Lew discuss the latest announcements regarding Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, including the addition of Mortal Kombat: Trilogy and the game’s Standard, Deluxe and Kollector’s editions.

Episode 70Mortal Kombat II Trailer Analysis: Easter Eggs and Everything You Missed
Release date: 2 August 2025
Runtime: 2 hr 10 min 54 sec

In this episode that spans over two hours, Toasty, Justin and Kung Lew dissect every frame and intricate detail of the recently released Mortal Kombat II movie trailer. Moving scene-by-scene, they make some incredible observations, some of which raise further questions. The krew also take a look at the character posters released as part of the film’s promotional material and share many laughs along the way.

Episode 69Mortal Kombat II Official Trailer Reaction
Release date: 23 July 2025
Runtime: 13 min 40 sec

The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! Toasty, Justin and Lew share their reactions and initial thoughts as they watch the official trailer for Mortal Kombat II for the very first time.

Episode 68A New Legacy Has Entered the Tournament
Release date: 2 July 2025
Runtime: 42 min 51 sec

Toasty is joined by podcast krew members Justin and Lew to discuss the recently announced Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and share their fondest Mortal Kombat memories.

Episode 67The Pink Ninja That Kinda Saved Mortal Kombat 1
Release date: 21 February 2025
Runtime: 1 hr 49 min 25 sec

One of the most exciting secrets to feature in a Mortal Kombat game for well over a decade, Floyd is the series’ first ninja to be dressed in pink. An obvious nod to English rock band Pink Floyd, he joins the multitude of coloured ninjas made popular by the franchise’s early palette swap days.

Introduced in the January 2025 update patch for Mortal Kombat 1, the addition of Floyd as a secret character has reinvigorated the kommunity with a healthy buzz. In many ways, the hunt for Floyd overshadowed the game’s newest DLC kombatant, Conan the Barbarian.

Content creators Catlena “Linx” Mcmanamy, MadMike, FATE and TotalMK join Christopher to discuss Floyd’s entry into the series, which predictably diverges into numerous tangents. What follows is pure chaos.

Episode 66Seeing Double with Johnny Tobias
Release date: 8 November 2024
Runtime: 1 hr 54 min 29 sec

Joining us in this episode of the podcast is Johnny Tobias, son of legendary Mortal Kombat co-creator John Tobias. Born in 1997 during the slow decline of arcades around the globe, Johnny enjoyed gaming from an early age and fondly watched on as his father continued to excel at Studio Gigante, Zynga and now Warner Bros. San Diego.

With his own hopes and dreams in tow, Johnny shares never-before-heard tales of growing up with such a famous father, and speaks about his hopes for the future. His father’s original concept notepad also makes an appearance, so be sure to also check out this episode on YouTube!

Episode 65There Will Be Blood! with Jacob Craner
Release date: 19 September 2024
Runtime: 1 hr 14 min 26 sec

Jacob Craner is an American actor and voiceover artist who portrayed the reimagined Havik in Mortal Kombat 1. Following the suspenseful ending to the game’s original story, Jacob is set to reprise his role with the release of the Khaos Reigns expansion on September 24. Believed to be its main anarchist, Titan Havik sets out to envelop all of reality with the sweet embrace of anarchy and chaos.

To celebrate the release of Khaos Reigns on September 24, we are excited to announce that we have two 8x10 signed artworks of Havik to giveaway! Entries close on September 23 at midnight AEST. For more information on how to enter, please check out the first few minutes of the episode.

Mortal Kombat 1 aside Jacob has lent his talent to commercials, and is a keen hiker, climber, mountaineer, skier and fly fisherman.

Episode 64Khaos Reigns in Year 2 of Mortal Kombat 1
Release date: 7 August 2024
Runtime: 1 hr 21 min 32 sec

NetherRealm Studios took to the stage at San Diego Comic Con in late July to announce content for the hotly anticipated Year 2 expansion of Mortal Kombat 1. Subtitled “Khaos Reigns,” the new expansion will feature additional story content and pick up in a world poisoned by chaos and anarchy thanks to Havik.

Kombat Pack 2 has also been announced, and will include Noob Saibot, Sektor and Cyrax (both of whom are now female), as well as guest characters Ghostface, Conan and T-1000. As widely expected, Animalities also make a triumphant return to the series for the first time since their inception in 1995’s Mortal Kombat 3.

Guests Justin McCollum and MadMike join Christopher and Toasty to share their thoughts on the current state of Mortal Kombat 1, as well as a full break down of these latest announcements.

Episode 63Your Soul is Mine! with Alan Lee
Release date: 18 July 2024
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min 8 sec

A lover of games, movies and all things pop culture, Alan Lee delivered a standout performance as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 1. Drawing inspiration from Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa’s 1995 movie portrayal, Alan crafted his own unique depiction that cements him as one of the franchise’s all time greats.

Performing on stage and in church from the age of 8 and discovering a love for voice over in his late teens, Alan’s talent has appeared across a variety platforms, from commercials to animation to video games. Most notably he has worked on Disney’s The Ghost and Molly McGee, Adult Swim’s Fena: Pirate Princess, Netflix’s Great Pretender and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Episode 62Crafting a New Era with Matt Yang King
Release date: 18 May 2024
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Matt Yang King is an American actor, best known for his legendary portrayal of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 1. He also voiced Fujin in Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath expansion. Games aside, Matt provided talent to the Concierge in Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, as well as Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms.

Matt is also a highly accomplished actor, starring in TV shows such as 24, Riverdale and NCIS. His involvement in television also includes voiceover work, having worked on shows such as Family Guy and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Episode 61Hookswords for Hire with Daniel Nelson
Release date: 20 April 2024
Runtime: 1 hr 53 min 43 sec

Daniel Nelson is an Australian actor and stuntman, best known for his portrayal of Black Dragon henchman Kabal in 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie.

Although born in New Zealand, Daniel took full advantage of the lifestyle in his adopted home country. After landing a prominent role at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Daniel would go on to learn stunts and release his inner daredevil. Years later he has gone on to act, but most notably perform stunts, choreograph and even double for some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

Recent projects he has worked on include the yet-to-be-released Mortal Kombat 2, along with The Fall Guy, Thor: Love and Thunder and Godzilla vs. Kong.

Episode 60Police Brutality Comin’ Up! with Michael O’Brien
Release date: 23 March 2024
Runtime: 40 min 24 sec

Stryker lives! Michael O’Brien, the enigmatic actor who famously portrayed NYPD officer Kurtis Stryker in Mortal Kombat 3, gives his first ever interview in 29 years. A native of Chicago, Michael left the area a few years later, and has since enjoyed a successful career in real estate.

Episode 59Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match Review
Release date: 9 March 2024
Runtime: 1 hr 8 min 4 sec

Cage Match is the fourth entry in the popular Mortal Kombat Legends series from Warner Bros. Animation. Set in 1980s California, struggling actor and martial artist Johnny Cage gets more than he bargained for on a search for his missing co-star Jennifer.

Resident cheeky boy Lew Orrow and talented artist Justin McCollum join Christopher and Toasty to discuss the film in depth.

Episode 58Mortal Kombat: Conquest with Christopher Leps
Release date: 18 November 2023
Runtime: 2 hr 38 min 54 sec

Christopher Leps is an American stuntman, stunt actor and filmmaker who primarily served as Paolo Montalban’s stunt double in Mortal Kombat: Conquest. Having featured in twenty episodes of the popular series, he also played numerous minor characters and helped influence its many iconic fight scenes.

Conquest aside, Leps has also worked on many noteworthy television series and movies, including The Mandalorian, The Walking Dead and Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge.

Episode 57The New Era is Upon Us
Release date: 14 September 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 46 min 24 sec

Christopher and Toasty are joined by cosplayer Christina Rose, Kamidogu writer Nicole Hidalgo and YouTuber TotalMK to discuss Mortal Kombat 1’s playable kombatants and Kameo fighters ahead of the game’s official release this week.

Episode 56Mortal Kombat: Legacy with Larnell Stovall
Release date: 13 September 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 49 min 47 sec

Born in New Orleans, Larnell Stovall is a gifted martial artist, stuntman and actor who has lent his talents to a number of big productions. His involvement in film is mainly behind the scenes, having worked on both Mortal Kombat: Rebirth and Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series as a fight choreographer and stunt coordinator alongside director Kevin Tancharoen.

Episode 55Samantha Win
Release date: 19 August 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 6 min 52 sec

Samantha Win is a Canadian actress and martial artist with rich Chinese heritage, best known for her portrayal of Kitana in 2013’s Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series.

Samantha started training in martial arts at the age of 4, beginning with Jiu Jitsu and eventually moving on to Wushu. Her love of martial arts would see her compete and win multiple medals at national, pan-American and international levels, including a stint representing Canada at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

After spending some time as a stunt actress, Samantha’s aptitude saw her eventual casting in a number of television shows such as Lethal Weapon and Arrow. She has also starred in a number of blockbuster films, including Man of Steel, Wonder Woman, Justice League and Army of the Dead. Her newest project, The Dresden Sun, is currently in post-production.

Episode 54Brian Glynn
Release date: 5 August 2023
Runtime: 42 min 38 sec

Brian Glynn is an American bodybuilder and entrepreneur who famously portrayed Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3 and beyond. A man of many talents, Brian went on to play the Water God in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, as well as Warhead in Midway’s War Gods alongside Kerri Hoskins.

Episode 53Paolo Montalban
Release date: 22 July 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 24 min 34 sec

Born in the Philippines, Paolo Montalban’s family immigrated to the United States when he was just one year old. An incredibly gifted actor and singer, he has worked alongside some of the greatest names of our generation. Paolo starred as the main protagonist Kung Lao in all twenty-two episodes of 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series alongside Daniel Bernhardt and Kristanna Loken.

Just one year earlier he played the character of Prince Christopher in Disney’s Cinderella opposite Brandy, Whitney Houston and Whoopi Goldberg. He has since appeared on Broadway in a number of productions, released a self-titled album, and is set to grace our screens in the near future in Descendants: The Rise of Red on Disney+.

Episode 52Deron McBee
Release date: 26 June 2023
Runtime: 50 min 44 sec

Deron McBee is an American actor and sportsman, best known for his iconic portrayal of Motaro in 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Mortal Kombat aside, his larger than life stature, bulging muscles and flowing blonde hair intimidated countless contestants on 1989’s American Gladiators where he starred as Malibu.

Episode 51Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Breakdown
Release date: 16 June 2023
Runtime: 48 min 4 sec

Christopher and Christina Rose sit down to discuss their initial thoughts surrounding the gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which premiered at Summer Game Fest last week.

Episode 50Max Crawford
Release date: 10 June 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 22 min 33 sec

Following the recent unveiling of Mortal Kombat 1, many within the kommunity have begun advocating for the return of characters from the 3D era, some of whom haven’t been featured in a game since 2006.

One such iconic kombatant is Shujinko, the main protagonist from Mortal Kombat: Deception’s Konquest mode. Voiced by former Midway and NetherRealm Studios staffer Max Crawford, his iconic dulcet tones invoke pleasant memories, and we couldn’t be happier to have him with us to celebrate our milestone 50th episode. In addition to Shujinko, Max also voiced Shang Tsung and the Dragon King himself, Onaga.

Episode 49Ronald M. Banks
Release date: 20 May 2023
Runtime: 56 min 16 sec

With over 40 years of experience as an actor, Ronald M. Banks provided the voice talent for Quan Chi in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Mortal Kombat (2011) and Mortal Kombat X. His talent also permeates World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, where he played both Abedneum and Baron Sliver. Games aside, Banks has appeared in numerous opera and musical theatre productions, receiving multiple awards and accolades for his role as King Mongkut in The King and I, among others.

Episode 48All Aboard the Mortal Kombat 12 Hype Train
Release date: 6 May 2023
Runtime: 2 hr 11 min 25 sec

Christopher and Toasty are accompanied by four special guests to discuss their hopes and dreams for the yet to be announced Mortal Kombat 12. Joining us for our longest episode ever are cosplayers Christina Rose and Yeliz, as well as content creator DaIslandBoyz, and founder of the Netherkast: Cyborg.

Episode 47Keith Cooke
Release date: 29 April 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 8 min 50 sec

Keith Cooke Hirabayashi is an American born martial artist, actor and fitness fanatic with Japanese heritage. Keith has been teaching martial arts for over 45 years, and is a former world champion and three-time Competitor of the Year. He is best known for portraying Reptile in 1995’s Mortal Kombat and Sub-Zero in its sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

Martial arts aside, Keith is currently heavily invested in the world of fitness, pioneering a total physical training system dubbed The Ring Workout.

Episode 46Marjean Holden
Release date: 8 April 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 6 min 7 sec

Marjean Holden is an American actress, stuntwoman, martial artist and director, who made her professional acting debut in 1987’s Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. She is best known in the world of Mortal Kombat for her portrayal of Sheeva in 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

Episode 45Tracy Douglas
Release date: 30 March 2023
Runtime: 41 min 56 sec

Tracy Douglas’ acting career began when she was cast as an extra in Boomerang, a film starring Eddie Murphy. She would later go on to play a number of minor roles in series such as The Watcher and As The World Turns, before eventually being cast as the iconic Vorpax in Mortal Kombat: Conquest. Acting aside, Tracy has also worked as a model, writer, producer and a spokesperson. She is currently a practising mental health therapist.

Episode 44Eric Jacobus
Release date: 23 March 2023
Runtime: 59 min 48 sec

Eric Jacobus portrayed Kurtis Stryker in season two of Kevin Tancharoen’s Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series. Acting aside, Eric is best known for his incredible contribution to the world of stunts and motion capture, having lended his talent to a number of productions including Mortal Kombat 11 (Johnny Cage, Raiden, Kano, Jax, Erron Black, Kotal Kahn, Shao Kahn and Kollector), God of War, God of War: Ragnarök and The Last of Us Part II. He is also co-founder of SuperAlloy Interactive, a business focused on motion capture, virtual production and action design.

Episode 43Ho-Sung Pak
Release date: 9 March 2023
Runtime: 44 min 43 sec

Ho-Sung Pak portrayed the Shaolin monk Liu Kang in the first two Mortal Kombat games, introducing us to Earthrealm’s greatest warrior and changing the scope of the word ‘hero’ forever. A highly talented martial artist with incredible skill across a variety of forms, Ho-Sung also served as a stunt coordinator and stunt double for Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. He later reprised his role as stunt double in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, and starred as Henry in Jackie Chan’s The Legend of Drunken Master.

Episode 42Mortal Kombat X: Generations with Nathan Haugaard
Release date: 3 February 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 32 min 33 sec

Mortal Kombat X: Generations was a companion web series due to release shortly before the launch of Mortal Kombat X in 2015. Directed by Garrett Warren, its intended purpose was to introduce audiences to both new and returning kombatants, given the events of the game take place 20 years after its predecessor.

Although it featured prominent names such as Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Lewis Tan, Casper Van Dien, Ray Park and Pepi Sonuga, it was ultimately cancelled due to time constraints and never released to the public. To learn more about this incredible project, we are joined by cinematographer Nathan Haugaard who guides us through uncharted waters. In this exclusive interview, we share numerous high quality images and hear stories attached to each in Nathan’s own words.

Episode 41Angelica Bridges
Release date: 20 January 2023
Runtime: 1 hr 3 min 48 sec

Born and raised in a small town in Missouri, Angelica Bridges is an actress, singer and model. Starring in a number of soap operas such as Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless, Angelica’s big break came when she landed the role of Lt Taylor Walsh in the hit television series Baywatch. One year later Angelica would portray the alluring and often unpredictable sorceress Omegis in Mortal Kombat: Conquest.

Acting aside, Angelica has appeared in Playboy magazine, and has also been listed in numerous publications as one of the sexiest women in the world.

Episode 40Linden Ashby
Release date: 29 December 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 4 min 16 sec

“Those were $500 sunglasses, asshole!” This iconic line was improvised by none other than Linden Ashby, whose portrayal of Johnny Cage in 1995’s Mortal Kombat was nothing short of incredible. A skilled martial artist, Linden held his own in a number of fight sequences as he battled to survive Shang Tsung’s tournament.

Mortal Kombat aside, Linden is a keen surfer, and has since appeared in a number of movies and hit television shows, most notably as Noah Stilinski in MTV’s Teen Wolf. Linden is set to reprise his role in Teen Wolf: The Movie, due for release on Paramount+ on 26 January 2023.

Episode 39Beata Poźniak
Release date: 15 December 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 14 min 56 sec

Beata Poźniak is a Polish-born actress, voice over artist, poet, painter and human rights activist who introduced the first bill in the history of the US Congress to officially recognise International Women's Day in the United States. Her powerful portrayal of Skarlet in Mortal Kombat 11 saw her win the prestigious Voice Arts Award in the “Outstanding Video Game Character – Best Performance” category in 2020.

Episode 38Dana Hee
Release date: 1 December 2022
Runtime: 52 min 16 sec

Dana Hee is an American actress, martial artist, model and Olympic gold medalist in Taekwondo. She is best known for portraying Mileena in 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and Siann in the Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series. Acting aside, she has contributed to dozens of blockbuster movies as a stuntwoman, including Independence Day, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Batman & Robin, Charlie’s Angels, Moulin Rouge!, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Spider-Man 2, Terminator Salvation and many more. These days Dana is a motivational speaker, and also a published author.

Episode 37Mara Junot
Release date: 18 November 2022
Runtime: 47 min 28 sec

Described as having a three-dimensional “shapeshifter” sound, Mara Junot is a force to be reckoned with. Able to speak in a number of languages and dialects, her versatility has made her the perfect choice for a number of gaming franchises, animation series, commercials and more. Inside Kombat circles, Mara portrayed the heavily retconned Queen Sindel in Mortal Kombat 11, delivering a breathtaking performance across both the main game and its expansive Story mode.

Most recently, she stars as Mist in God of War: Ragnarök and Lyssa Drak/Banth Dar/Female Cop in Green Lantern: Beware My Power. You can also find Mara in a number of huge games including Saints Row, Destiny, Diablo, Fortnite, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Far Cry, Fallout, Guild Wars and much more.

Episode 36Mela Lee
Release date: 3 November 2022
Runtime: 51 min 35 sec

Mela Lee is a professional voiceover artist, vocalist and singer, best known in gaming circles as the voice of Jade in Mortal Kombat 11 and Lifeline in Apex Legends.

Video games aside, she has provided her exquisite talent to various films, television and anime. Mela is the lead singer of Magnolia Memoir, and has recently released a solo single with multi-platinum producer Keith Harris titled “Another Hallelujah.”

Episode 35Dear Raiden
Release date: 31 October 2022
Runtime: 51 min 30 sec

Raiden Pham is affected by UBA5 disease, a life threatening progressive neurological disorder that can cause muscle floppiness and stiffness simultaneously, seizures, brain abnormalities and much more. In fact, it is so rare that only about thirty suffer this unfortunate condition worldwide. At two years old, Raiden is unable to sit, walk or talk. He can barely control his arms, and is fed via a stomach tube.

Upon learning of Raiden’s battle, we knew we had to reach out to his father, Tommy. With little to no research being conducted, Raiden’s father founded the Raiden Science Foundation and partnered with the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School to develop an innovative type of gene therapy. Following this partnership, the Kombat4Rare charity was established to raise funds for vital research. This experimental treatment is expected to be completed within 2-3 years, but they need our help. The clock is ticking — you can help make a difference by donating or helping to spread the word.

We are also joined by the lovely Kerri Hoskins, who is best known for playing Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat 3. As a special needs parent herself to two young men (Luke and Zachary), she knows exactly what it’s like to face an uphill and uncertain battle.

Episode 34Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind Review
Release date: 20 October 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 50 sec

Snow Blind is the third entry in the popular Mortal Kombat Legends series from Warner Bros. Animation. With the power-hungry King Kano at the helm of the populous Black Dragon, Earthrealm is in grave danger. Kenshi, a rebel warrior, enlists the help of Kuai Liang, a former member of the Lin Kuei to fight for peace and prosperity.

Resident cheeky boy Lew Orrow and talented artist Justin McCollum join Toasty to discuss Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind in depth.

Episode 33Joel McHale
Release date: 6 October 2022
Runtime: 51 min 5 sec

An absolute talent powerhouse, Joel McHale voiced the comical Hollywood icon Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge (2020) and Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021).

Voice over work aside, Joel is a well known actor, comedian and television host. He currently portrays Starman in The CW’s Stargirl television series, and is perhaps best known for hosting The Soup and his role as Jeff Winger on the NBC sitcom Community.

Episode 32Max Huang
Release date: 22 September 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 4 min 36 sec

Best known for his incredible portrayal of Kung Lao in 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie, Max is also a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. Born in Germany, he is also a fine martial artist, stunt performer, singer and songwriter. His first single, “Flawless Victory,” debuted in April 2021.

Episode 31Alexander Walters
Release date: 8 September 2022
Runtime: 48 min 8 sec

Alexander Walters is a Canadian actor who portrayed the mysterious Tomas in 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series. Despite only appearing in episode thirteen “Twisted Truths,” Tomas left a lasting impression and forged a strong relationship with Taja (Kristanna Loken).

Conquest aside, Walters has starred in a number of hit television shows and movies during his acting career, including Days of our Lives, Baywatch, As the World Turns and Dunstan Checks In.

Episode 30Tom Choi
Release date: 25 August 2022
Runtime: 32 min 30 sec

Born in South Korea, Tom Choi is a Korean-American actor who portrayed Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Mortal Kombat (2011) and Mortal Kombat X. He starred as Ken Yukimura alongside Linden Ashby in the hit television series Teen Wolf, and also voiced Front Man in Netflix’s Squid Game. Aside from being a talented actor and voice over artist, Tom is also a producer, director and writer, having written the screenplay for the award-winning short film Lone Hunter.

Episode 29Chris Casamassa
Release date: 11 August 2022
Runtime: 38 min 57 sec

Training under the watchful eye of his father (American martial arts pioneer Louis D. Casamassa), Chris earned his first degree black belt by the age of 10. Now a 9th Dan black belt, Chris serves as president of Red Dragon Karate. He starred as Scorpion in 1995’s Mortal Kombat movie, and later reprised this same role in the hit television show Mortal Kombat: Conquest.

Besides Mortal Kombat, Chris was in the original Karate Kid movie, served as George Clooney’s stunt double in Batman & Robin, and has reunited with producer Larry Kasanoff to star in the upcoming martial arts/fantasy feature The Fearless and the Fallen.

Episode 28Larry Kasanoff
Release date: 28 July 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 6 min 59 sec

Lawrence “Larry” Kasanoff is an American filmmaker who founded Lightning Pictures in 1986, Lightstorm Entertainment with James Cameron in 1990 and Threshold Entertainment in 1993. Larry has worked on a number of Mortal Kombat productions, including the 1995 smash-hit Mortal Kombat movie, its sequel in 1997, as well as the television series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm and Mortal Kombat: Conquest. Kasanoff also served as executive producer on 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie reboot, and is currently working on its sequel.

Episode 27Carlos Pesina
Release date: 14 July 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 36 min 32 sec

xA former employee of both NetherRealm Studios and Midway Games, Carlos Pesina is best known for his digitised portrayal of Raiden in earlier Mortal Kombat titles. A highly skilled martial artist like his brother Daniel, Carlos also voiced Bo’ Rai Cho during the 3D era. Mokap (a kombatant who debuted in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance) was introduced as a tribute to Carlos, who also served as lead motion capture artist and an animator.

Episode 26Michelle Lee
Release date: 30 June 2022
Runtime: 52 min 59 sec

A native of Los Angeles, Michelle is the epitome of girl power. Having starred as the ferocious Mileena in the second season of Mortal Kombat: Legacy, her talent knows no bounds. Adding to her impressive résumé includes roles in films such as Venom, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Black Widow and more. She also has extensive experience in motion capture, working on blockbuster hits such as The Last of Us 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man and Resident Evil 6.

Episode 25Mortal Kombat 12
Release date: 16 June 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 49 min 17 sec

Christopher and Toasty are joined by kommunity members Miss Taurus, Jay Saint G, Da Island Boyz, MadMike, Dilara and tabmok99 to discuss the prospect of Mortal Kombat 12 as the franchise’s 30th anniversary fast approaches.

Episode 24François Petit
Release date: 2 June 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 1 min 37 sec

Born in France in 1951, François Petit is a world class martial artist and actor best known for his portrayal of Sub-Zero in the original 1995 Mortal Kombat movie. Having trained under the guidance of Japanese masters since the age of 4, he holds a 9th Dan in Jūjutsu, 8th Dan in Karate and 3rd Dan in Judo. As part of his impressive résumé François is a trained doctor, and served as a member of a special Black Ops extraction team in the early seventies.

Episode 23Phillip Ahn, MD
Release date: 19 May 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 6 min 31 sec

Born in 1966, Phillip Ahn immigrated to the United States of America from his homeland of South Korea at a young age. Over the course of many years he morphed from a shy and insecure boy into a confident and appreciated leader. Following in his father’s footsteps, Phillip has trained in martial arts for practically all of his life, earning a 7th dan black belt in Tae Kwon-Do. His journey through life would eventually lead him to Midway Games, where he donned a traditional Chinese cap to portray Shang Tsung in the highly acclaimed 1993 title Mortal Kombat II. These days Phillip is a practicing doctor of medicine, providing compassionate, comprehensive primary care to men, women and children of all ages. He has published two books: Mortal Discipline and Mortal Doctor, available for purchase on Amazon in paperback, audiobook or eBook form.

Episode 22Andrew Bowen
Release date: 12 May 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 43 min 23 sec

A self-confessed nerd with a love of Marvel Comics, Andrew Bowen is a tremendously talented actor, writer, director, producer and voice over artist. Since his debut as a regular on Fox’s sketch comedy series MADtv, Bowen has appeared in over 250 film and television productions alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names. In the world of gaming, he is best known for his stellar portrayal of Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11. As a screenwriter, Bowen received critical praise for his comedic short “The 716th” which is currently available on Amazon Prime Video.

Episode 21Dan Southworth
Release date: 5 May 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 20 min 48 sec

Dan Southworth is an accomplished actor, stuntman, motion capture, voice over and martial artist with decades of experience under his belt. Starring as Kenshi in the second season of Mortal Kombat: Legacy, Dan is credited across a plethora of productions, including the Devil May Cry series where he voiced Vergil, and Power Rangers Time Force where is known as Eric Myers/Quantum Ranger. His latest project, Blade of the 47 Ronin, is set to premiere on Netflix sometime in 2022.

Episode 20Katalin Zamiar (Ogren-Rodriguez)
Release date: 21 April 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 7 min 53 sec

Katalin Zamiar (Rodriguez-Ogren) is a martial artist, former sportswriter, fitness instructor and owner of POW! Gym Chicago. Having trained in martial arts for over 30 years, Katalin holds a total of four black belts in Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon-Do, Gōjū-Ryū Karate and Shōrin-Ryū Karate. She is best known for her portrayal of Kitana, Mileena and Jade in Mortal Kombat II.

Episode 19Ludi Lin
Release date: 7 April 2022
Runtime: 43 min 46 sec

Ludi Lin is a Chinese-born Canadian actor and model who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Liu Kang in the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie reboot. He stars as Kerwin Tan, heir to the billionaire Tan family fortune in CW’s Kung Fu, currently in its second season.

Other notable roles held by Ludi include Zack Taylor/The Black Ranger in 2017’s Power Rangers movie, as well as Murk in 2018’s Aquaman.

Episode 18Long Live Mortal Kombat
Release date: 30 March 2022
Runtime: 37 min 39 sec

Long Live Mortal Kombat is a work in progress trilogy of books written by author and die-hard Mortal Kombat fan David L. Craddock. The first book in the series, subtitled “Round 1 - The Fatalities and Fandom of the Arcade Era,” launches on Kickstarter on 29 March and covers the franchise’s arcade era spanning Mortal Kombat 1 through 4.

Published in celebration of Mortal Kombat’s 30th anniversary in 2022, Long Live Mortal Kombat: Round 1 features untold stories and interviews from over 60 developers and subject matter experts, including series co-creator John Tobias and former Midway GM Ken Fedesna. It also delves into the Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat rivalry, scrutinises the controversy surrounding violent video games in the nineties and recounts how the multi-million dollar “Mortal Monday” campaign became the biggest marketing push of its era.

Episode 17Jeffrey Meek
Release date: 9 March 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 52 min 18 sec

The youngest of four children, Jeffrey Meek has enjoyed an illustrious acting career, having worked alongside some of the industry’s greats including Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Denzel Washington and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Cast as the protagonist of the 1992 hit series Raven, Jeffrey later portrayed both Rayden and Shao Kahn in 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest.

Episode 16Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) Review
Release date: 23 February 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min 9 sec

Christopher and Toasty are once again joined by resident cheeky boy Lew to review the 1997 film Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

Episode 15Mortal Kombat Trilogy 4K Remake
Release date: 2 February 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 42 min 45 sec

Christopher and Toasty are joined by Joe Tresca, Justin McCollum and Justin “Jango” Slaughter of Eyeballistic Game Studio to discuss their Mortal Kombat Trilogy 4K remake in depth. After an initial successful pitch to Ed Boon and Warner Bros., the all-star team are hard at work creating detailed character models and arenas to show the world what such a project could become with proper backing.

Episode 14Mortal Kombat (1995) Film Review
Release date: 18 December 2021
Runtime: 1 hr 11 min 48 sec

Christopher and Toasty are joined once again by the cheeky legend Lew to review the klassic 1995 Mortal Kombat film.

Episode 13Wilbert Roget, II
Release date: 4 December 2021
Runtime: 1 hr 3 min 59 sec

Wilbert Roget, II is an award-winning American video game composer who provided the goosebump-inducing “A Matter of Time” main theme and breathtaking cinematic soundtrack to Mortal Kombat 11’s expansive Story mode.

Having once worked for LucasArts on a number of Star Wars titles until their acquisition by Disney, Wilbert later broke free and went independent. He would later work on a number of blockbuster titles including Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Call of Duty: WWII, and most recently Call of Duty: Mobile.

Episode 12Brian Thompson
Release date: 20 November 2021
Runtime: 1 hr 4 min 29 sec

Brian Thompson’s acting career began starring alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He played a punk who had his heart ripped out by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1984’s The Terminator, and later starred as Night Slasher in Stallone’s 1986 film Cobra.

Landing a number of television roles in between, Brian would later portray Shao Kahn in 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and most recently appeared in 2021’s The Tradegy of Macbeth alongside Denzel Washington.

Episode 11John Parrish
Release date: 9 November 2021
Runtime: 1 hr 7 min 33 sec

Gotcha! Born in San Francisco, John Parrish portrayed Major Jackson Briggs (aka Jax) in Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. A fitness fanatic and avid bodybuilder, John’s muscular physique and witty persona was infused into the character, which still holds true today. Metal arms or not, the last thing you want is a swift clap or stomp from this military icon!

Episode 10Bruce Locke
Release date: 5 November 2021
Runtime: 51 min 42 sec

Born and raised in Oregon, USA, Bruce Locke has starred in a number of films and television shows, and is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the soul-stealing sorcerer Shang Tsung in the 1998 television series Mortal Kombat: Conquest.

He also featured as the main villain in RoboCop 3, and has had roles in a number of popular series including The Man in the High Castle, NCIS: Los Angeles, Hawaii Five-0, NYPD Blue, V.I.P. and more.

Episode 9Richard Divizio
Release date: 2 October 2021
Runtime: 1 hr 28 min 46 sec

Lauded as one of the pioneers of the franchise, Richard Divizio is best known for his portrayal of the ruthless Black Dragon mercenary Kano in the first Mortal Kombat title. Following the game’s success, Richard went on to portray a number of iconic kombatants including Baraka in Mortal Kombat II, Kabal in Mortal Kombat 3 and Quan Chi in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero. Don’t miss our longest and craziest episode to date!

Episode 8Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms Review
Release date: 18 September 2021
Runtime: 56 min 21 sec

Christopher and Toasty are joined by YouTuber and avid supporter Lew to take a deep dive into the recently released Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms animated film from Warner Bros. Animation.

Episode 7Spitfire Brown
Release date: 5 September 2021
Runtime: 36 min 6 sec

Hailing from the rough and tough southern end of Chicago, Percy “Spitfire” Brown faced and overcame many obstacles throughout his life. A highly skilled actor and martial artist, Spitfire joins Christopher and Toasty to discuss his portrayal of Rain in the 1998 television series Mortal Kombat: Conquest.

Episode 6Kerri Hoskins
Release date: 21 August 2021
Runtime: 36 min 41 sec

Growing up amongst a gifted family of painters and singer/songwriters, Kerri forged her own destiny. A trained martial artist and stuntwoman turned glamour model, Kerri first appeared as a cheerleader in NBA Jam before portraying Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat 3 and subsequent instalments. She later starred as Kia in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero while three months pregnant with twins.

Now a talented artist herself, Kerri joins Christopher and Toasty to talk about her journey and share a few laughs along the way.

Episode 5The Kombat Kompendium
Release date: 31 July 2021
Runtime: 57 min 9 sec

The Kombat Kompendium is finally set to be released in all of its glory in early 2022 following a highly successful Kickstarter campaign and a massive six years of dedication from its dynamic team. Myke Ivory, Tommy Gagnon and Nash Aguilar of Uppercut Editions join Christopher and Toasty to break down the project in detail and share their excitement surrounding the project.

Episode 4Lia Montelongo
Release date: 17 July 2021
Runtime: 36 min 37 sec

The one and only Lia Montelongo joins Christopher and Toasty to spread her infectious laugh while talking about her time portraying Sindel in Mortal Kombat 3, Sareena in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and Tanya during Mortal Kombat 4’s promotional tour at E3 in 1998.

Episode 3Adoni Maropis
Release date: 14 June 2021
Runtime: 47 min 33 sec

Adoni Maropis speaks with Christopher and Toasty about his depiction of Quan Chi in the 1998 television series Mortal Kombat: Conquest, terrorist mastermind Abu Fayed in 24 and his love of ping pong, musaka and finikia.

Episode 2John Turk
Release date: 2 June 2021
Runtime: 49 min 40 sec

Special guest John Turk joins Christopher and Toasty to discuss his portrayal of the unmasked Sub-Zero and Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 3, Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, as well as his love of acting, fitness and nutrition.

Episode 1It Has Begun
Release date: 20 May 2021
Runtime: 42 min 7 sec

Christopher and Toasty introduce themselves and share some of their fondest Mortal Kombat memories. The duo then move onto the topic of 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie, where they review each individual performance followed by the film as a whole.

Bonus EpisodeHappy Holidays + Best Wishes for 2023
Release date: 25 December 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min 9 sec

Christopher and Toasty are joined by members of the Mortal Kombat kommunity to share some of their holiday memories, as well as their best wishes for 2023.

Guests include (in order of appearance): Beata Poźniak, J Gleez, Daniel Pesina, Paul Neimeyer, Anthony Marquez, Phillip Ahn, MD, Tim Kitzrow, Elizabeth Malecki, Jay Saint G, MadMike, Tom Choi, Deliya and GoldieMilrose.

Bonus EpisodeThe Mortal Kombat Live Auction Event
Release date: 8 December 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min 9 sec

Get ready for the biggest Mortal Kombat auction in history! Threshold Entertainment CEO Larry Kasanoff and Dan Levin of Premiere Props join us to chat about the event and show off some of the incredible items on offer. The event is due to take place on 10 December, 2022 at 11 am PST.

Bonus EpisodeHappy Holidays + Best Wishes for 2022
Release date: 2 January 2022
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min 9 sec

Christopher and Toasty are joined by members of the Mortal Kombat kommunity to share their fondest holiday memories, as well as their best wishes for 2022.

Guests include (in order of appearance): tabmok99, MK Jasper, David Cage (unCAGEDgamez), thethiny, The4thSnake, Mustard, Steve (MK Temple), Kerri Hoskins, Jay Saint G (NerdCage Live), TrueUnderDawg, Esau Murga, J Gleez, Elicia (naught_3), Lew, Dilara’s Artworks and Big Bear Bro.