S1E141 - Kapow's Power of Invention: Karate

Aquaman's five pointed trident is common among Atlanteans, the people of Atlantis. His, however, was particularly special because it was made of a mysterious, and super strong, metal. It allowed him to channel his superhero powers to control water or create powerful shockwaves! T ...  Show more

Looking for an educational episode to spice up your evening? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you! 

Karate, meaning "open" and "hand", was developed in Okinawa before being exported to Japan and then the rest of the world. It is one of the most widely practiced martial arts and one of the most difficult to master. Learn about it in this episode.

A martial arts instructor meets his match. "Kwoon" appears in Charles Johnson's collection DR. KING'S REFRIGERATOR AND OTHER BEDTIME STORIES.This episode is sponsored by Calm (www.calm.com/LEVAR) and ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/LEVAR). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp ...  Show more

Double main event! Stuart chats with Chris Kohler about The Making of Karateka, then speaks to Raymond Teo about the recent Double Dragon Gaiden.Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, ...  Show more

Wax On, Wax Off! That’s what Rory said to Lane after a defense of Jackson Browne in S3E3 “Application Anxiety”, and it’s a famous mantra from The Karate Kid! We’re hanging out with Robyn Lively, who starred alongside Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part 3, and she ...  Show more