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Ep. 27: 2023 Update
The Podcast Express is still around over 4 years later! Josh Horowitz gives a quick update on what’s been happening in all this time, and what may be in the future for 5 Minutes of Trouble…
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Ep. 26: Lo Pan Style with Wesley Freitas
Back from a long hiatus, Josh and Brett talk with Wesley Freitas, producer, actor, and creator of the YouTube parody “Lo Pan Style.” Wesley discusses the making of the video, and his thoughts on Big Trouble and the upcoming sequel with the Rock.
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Ep. 25: Bad Guys and Good Guys (BONUS EPISODE 3 – Part II) with Gerald Okamura, Jeff Imada, and Brian Imada
Part two of this epic, two-part bonus episode features an interview with the Six Shooter Wing Kong Hatchet Man (Gerald Okamura), Lords of Death member Needles (Jeff Imada), and his brother and Wing Kong / Chang Sing, Brian Imada!
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Ep. 24: Bad Guys and Good Guys (BONUS EPISODE 3 – Part I) with Gerald Okamura, Jeff Imada, and Brian Imada
Part one of this epic, two-part bonus episode features an interview with the Six Shooter Wing Kong Hatchet Man (Gerald Okamura), Lords of Death member Needles (Jeff Imada), and his brother and Wing Kong / Chang Sing, Brian Imada!
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Ep. 23: 5 Minutes of Banzai Preview
Brett Stillo and Josh Horowitz will be doing 5 Minutes of Banzai, discussing the Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension 5 minutes at a time. This preview episode covers the trailer to Buckaroo Banzai, which includes lots of bow tie.
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Ep. 22: 2.99 (BONUS EPISODE 2) with Dan Panosian
Josh and Brett don their smoking jackets in this second bonus episode and discuss the Art of Big Trouble in Little China book by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry, published by Boom! Studios. Special guest: BTLC comic book cover artist Dan Panosian.
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Ep. 21: Revelations / Degrees of Mulletude (BONUS EPISODE 1)
In this bonus episode, Brett and Josh return to the Podcast Express to discuss the Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China book by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry, published by Boom! Studios.
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Ep. 20: Master of the Colors (Minutes 95-99) with Alan Howarth
Our final episode covers Minutes 95-99, including Jack’s departure and an ending surprise. Featuring a special interview with Big Trouble in Little China’s co-composer and legendary sound designer Alan Howarth… and a whole lot more!
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Ep. 19: 6.9 on the Richter Scale (Minutes 90-95) with Rob Heinsoo
In our penultimate episode, game designer of the Legendary Big Trouble in Little China Board Game Rob Heinsoo joins the Podcast Express for Minutes 90-95. Featuring Lightning’s final showdown, a neat crossbow, a classic escape, and a unique ending.
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Ep. 18: Pure David Lo Pan (Minutes 85-90) with Sid Bridge and James Rodatus
Burn rubber with the Reels & Wheels podcasters Sid Bridge and James Rodatus as they discuss the climactic Minutes 85-90 with Josh and Brett. Featuring a lipstick-smeared kiss, a final showdown, an inflatable miniboss, and a fleet of Pontiac 6000s.
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Ep. 17: Chang Sing #1 (Minutes 80-85) with James Lew
Marital arts choreographer, associate producer, and Big Trouble in Little China actor James Lew (Chang Sing #1) joins the Podcast Express in discussing his experiences on the film, as well as Minutes 80-85, which cover the amazing fight scene in the Great Arcade.
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Ep. 16: A Toast, Sir! (Minutes 75-80) with Stephen Escudero
Stephen Escudero from the BTiLC and Vundablog podcasts joins Josh and Brett to discuss Minutes 75-80 of Big Trouble in Little China. Featuring the Eyeball Guardian, a notable toast, two stabbed characters, and an unusual wedding ceremony.
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Ep. 15: The Editor’s Best Friend (Minutes 70-75) with Ian Kezsbom
Minutes 70-75 cover the heroes entering Lo Pan’s Domain, white eyes, a pile of fish, interrupted exposition, speculation on Lo Pan’s wedding reception, Egg Shen fan fiction, and the Eyeball Guardian. Featuring special guest (and editor) Ian Kezsbom.
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Ep. 14: Lo Pan’s Bachelor Party (Minutes 65-70) with Crystal Beth
In Minutes 65-70 we reach the underworld of this video game-like portion of the film, and Crystal Beth of the Unlimited Lives podcast joins Josh and Brett in a discussion of bat poles, elaborate rituals, Black Blood of the Earth, and bug monsters.
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Ep. 13: Long, Wispy Hair (Minutes 60-65) with Kai Roath and Daven Hayes
This week Brett drives the Podcast Express along with fellow San Franciscans Kai Roath and Daven Hayes through Minutes 60-65, discussing the Chinese Wild Man, Gracie’s encounters with Lo Pan, famous Chinatown gangsters, and lots of movie references.
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Ep. 12: Scooby-Doo and the Magic Knife (Minutes 55-60) with Asterios Kokkinos
Minutes 55-60 come at us from New York Comic Con, where special guest Asterios Kokkinos discusses with Josh and Brett sewer pipe intimacy, Scooby-Doo moments, destroyed Buddha statues, heroism, and a magic knife.
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Ep. 11: Memoirs of a Wing Kong Staff Guard (Minutes 50-55) with Lia Chang
Big Trouble in Little China actress Lia Chang (Wing Kong Staff Guard) discusses Minutes 50-55 with Josh and Brett, and her unique experiences working on the film. Featuring Lia’s fight scene, Jack’s heroism, a smoke-filled staff, and damp heroes.
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Ep. 10: A Ride at Disneyland (Minutes 45-50) with Audra Wolfmann and Lena Horowitz
For their 10th episode, Brett and Josh bring their partners in crime, Audra Wolfmann and Lena Horowitz, to discuss Minutes 45-50. Featuring a round skeleton room, Chinese myths and legends, Jack’s double piggyback ride, and a wild wheelchair ride.
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Ep. 9: The Beleaguered Boss (Minutes 40-45) with Pete Mummert
Indeed! Minutes 40-45 reveal Mr. David Lo Pan in his legendary wheelchair-laden verbal joust against Jack and Wang. Returning guest Pete Mummert from the Indiana Jones Minute joins Josh and Brett in discussing Pantene moments, divinity, eyes, and the difficulties of running an evil organization.
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Ep. 8: Manager of the Month (Minutes 35-40) with Jim O’Kane and Mark Cerulli
Join Jack and Wang as they infiltrate the Wing Kong Exchange in Minutes 35-40, and join Brett, Josh, and guests Jim O’Kane and Mark Cerulli from the Airport Minute Podcast as they discuss Chinese divination, 80s mullets, fresh vs. saltwater bubbles, and Sun Lik beer.
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Ep. 7: White Tiger Rumpus and Ground Deerhorn (Minutes 30-35) with Tom Taylor and Gerry Porter
Minutes 30-35 take us to the White Tiger’s, where we discuss Chinese girls with green eyes, animated lightning, protein shake concoctions, and calling the president. Featuring Tom Taylor and Gerry Porter from the Indiana Jones Minute Podcast.
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Ep. 6: An Exposition Explosion (Minutes 25-30) with Audra Wolfmann and Desmond Miller
Eddie and Gracie help explain the plot in painstaking detail during Minutes 25-30. Is Jack Burton really Henry Swanson? Special guests Audra Wolfmann and Desmond Miller help us decide.
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Ep. 5: Pearl Gray Fiero (Minutes 20-25) with Alex Robinson and Pete the Retailer
Special guests Alex Robinson and Pete the Retailer from the Star Wars Minute join Brett and Josh in discussing Minutes 20-25, which cover the Three Storms, a ghost-like epiglottis, cars, and a discussion of color theory.
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Ep. 4: Don’t Come Late to the Meeting (Minutes 15-20) with Dennis Ruel
Minutes 15-20 bring us to a mysterious narrow alley in Chinatown, a funeral, two fighting tongs, a Chinese stand-off, and plenty of fighting. Featuring guest martial artist, actor, and stuntman Dennis Ruel.
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Ep. 3: Goggles and Eyes (Minutes 10-15) with Pete Mummert
Special guest Pete Mummert from the Indiana Jones Minute joins us on the Podcast Express as we arrive at the airport and discuss a pre-9/11 world where knives, guns, Eskimo snow goggles and red Pontiac Firebirds are commonplace.
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Ep. 2: Pasadena and Visalia (Minutes 5-10)
Minutes 5-10 come to us from Pasadena, CA, where Josh and Brett meet in person at the Saga Motor Lodge (and with lots of unfortunate room reverb, apologies!) to discuss John J Lloyd, Fan Tan and Tien Gow, the viability of bottles being cut in half by a machete, and freeway extensions.
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Ep. 1: Rio Bravo (Minutes 1-5)
Josh Horowitz and Brett Stillo inaugurate their new podcast with a discussion of the 20th Century Fox logo (minus the fanfare) the Fox-mandated scene with the Lawyer and Egg Shen, and the hero-sandwich-chomping Jack Burton on the Pork Chop Express.
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