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Film Fights with Friends is the premiere action filmmaking podcast and film festival. Join filmmaker stuntmen Paul Varacchi and Stephen Koepfer on a show that was nominated for Best TV/Film Podcast at the 2025 Podcast Awards and won the Dramatic Action Awards for the past 2 years running! In 2015, Paul and Steve founded Breakfall Studios, New York’s top action design studio. Get a view behind the camera as they sit with industry guests, break down cinematic fight scenes and action sequences, explore the filmmaking craft, and share their own filmmaking journey. STEPHEN KOEPFER Stunt performer, filmmaker, renowned coach and martial artist. Stephen has stunt doubled for the likes of Jonanthan Banks, Eddie Marsan, Henry Winkler and Tom Hollander as well as performed stunts on productions including Ray Donovan, Caught Stealing, The Beast in Me and John Wick 2 & 3. As a filmmaker, he has produced and directed several narrative films and documentaries that reflect his passion for storytelling. PAUL VARACCHI Martial artist, stunt & motion capture performer, and celebrity chef. Paul has appeared in such shows as Daredevil, The Punisher, Walking Dead: Dead City and World Beyond, The Night Agent and Gotham. Behind the camera Paul has many years of production involvement in roles ranging from PA to department head including extensive Health and Safety experience at Marvel and Disney. At the age of 8 Paul’s dad took him to see Robocop and the rest is history!

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Episode thumbnail for 307: The Man Behind the Voices

July 17, 2026

307: The Man Behind the Voices

<p>Larry Kenney began his career when he was 15 in 1963 as a disc jockey at a radio station in Peoria, Illinois. He went on to work in New York, Cleveland, and Chicago. He later became a cast member on the radio show 'Imus in the Morning' in 1973. There, he made fun of political figures and famous people such as Elvis Presley, Ross Perot, and Richard Nixon. He made his way into TV when he became the host of the New York show "Bowling for Dollars" from 1976 to 1979. He also does the voice for Sonny the Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs bird, Count Chocula, and Lion-O from The Thundercats.</p><p></p><p></p><p><u>MENTIONS:</u></p><p>Larry Kenney IMDB: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0448489/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0448489/</a></p><p>Seven Snipers Review: <a href="https://youtu.be/l_CX-O6x5-w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/l_CX-O6x5-w</a></p><p>Learn more about the TSP: <a href="https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html</a></p><p>Support the TSP: <a href="https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI</a></p><p>Support our food drive: <a href="https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo</a></p><p></p><p><u>FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS</u></p><p>Do you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p></p><p>Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! <a href="http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcast</a></p><p></p><p>Join our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: http://<a href="http://instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod</a></p><p>Facebook: http://<a href="mailto:facebook.com/@FightsWithFriendsPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod</a></p><p></p><p>Steve’s Instagram: <a href="http://Instagram.com/sambosteve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://Instagram.com/sambosteve</a></p><p>Steve’s IMDB: <a href="http://imdb.me/stephenkoepfer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://imdb.me/stephenkoepfer</a></p><p>Paul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChef</p><p>Paul’s IMDB: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</a></p><p>Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstunts</p><p></p><p><u>SPONSORS</u></p><p>Stunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)</p><p><a href="https://stuntcontact.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stuntcontact.com/</a></p><p>Stunt Access</p><p><a href="https://stuntaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stuntaccess.com/</a></p><p></p><p><u>PRODUCERS</u></p><p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong></p><p>Stephen Koepfer</p><p>Paul Varacchi</p><p></p><p><strong>Produced by:</strong></p><p>Press Record Studios</p><p>-Matthew Kaplowitz</p><p>-Richard Butler</p><p>-Andrea Levine</p><p>http://www.pressrecordstudios.com</p><p></p><p><strong>Video Editor</strong></p><p>Matthew Kaplowitz</p><p></p><p><strong>Original music by:</strong></p><p>Ahrue Luster</p><p></p><p>Brought to you by Breakfall Studios</p><p>®Film Fights With Friends LLC</p>

Episode thumbnail for 306: It’s Not How Well You Can Fight, It’s How Well You Can’t

July 3, 2026

306: It’s Not How Well You Can Fight, It’s How Well You Can’t

<p>So, your fight skills got you in the door. But how do you unlearn what you have learned to be bad enough to be good? Steve and Paul dissect the challenges of transitioning from real fighter to fake fighter, share advice from seasoned pros, and offer tips for increasing your on-screen skill.</p><p></p><p><u>MENTIONS:</u></p><p>IG Discussion: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYafW81M_uz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DYafW81M_uz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==</a></p><p>Facebook Discussion: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BPnhcV2hU/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BPnhcV2hU/</a></p><p>Jack Ryan Review: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/u-WgdHU85IE?si=K_aGn2nMYmLVfXq1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/shorts/u-WgdHU85IE?si=K_aGn2nMYmLVfXq1</a></p><p>Learn more about the TSP: <a href="https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html</a></p><p>Support the TSP: <a href="https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI</a></p><p>Support our food drive: <a href="https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo</a></p><p></p><p><u>FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS</u></p><p>Do you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p></p><p>Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! <a href="http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcast</a></p><p></p><p>Join our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: http://<a href="http://instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod</a></p><p>Facebook: http://<a href="mailto:facebook.com/@FightsWithFriendsPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod</a></p><p></p><p>Steve’s Instagram: <a href="http://Instagram.com/sambosteve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://Instagram.com/sambosteve</a></p><p>Steve’s IMDB: <a href="http://imdb.me/stephenkoepfer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://imdb.me/stephenkoepfer</a></p><p>Paul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChef</p><p>Paul’s IMDB: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</a></p><p>Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstunts</p><p></p><p><u>SPONSORS</u></p><p>Stunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)</p><p><a href="https://stuntcontact.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stuntcontact.com/</a></p><p>Stunt Access</p><p><a href="https://stuntaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stuntaccess.com/</a></p><p></p><p><u>PRODUCERS</u></p><p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong></p><p>Stephen Koepfer</p><p>Paul Varacchi</p><p></p><p><strong>Produced by:</strong></p><p>Press Record Studios</p><p>-Matthew Kaplowitz</p><p>-Richard Butler</p><p>-Andrea Levine</p><p>http://www.pressrecordstudios.com</p><p></p><p><strong>Video Editor</strong></p><p>Matthew Kaplowitz</p><p></p><p><strong>Original music by:</strong></p><p>Ahrue Luster</p><p></p><p>Brought to you by Breakfall Studios</p><p>®Film Fights With Friends LLC</p>

Episode thumbnail for 305: Is This Podcast Real?

June 19, 2026

305: Is This Podcast Real?

<p>Rob Alicea is the Director of Serena (2026), a critically acclaimed science fiction screenlife thriller in which a down-on-his-luck rock star (Steven Strait - The Expanse) becomes a beta tester for a revolutionary new chat bot (Andi Matichak - Halloween, Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends). Serena premiered at CineQuest 2026 to rave reviews. Rob was nominated for Best First Feature at the 2026 Miami Film Festival. At the age of 19, Rob wrote and directed his first film, End of Our Day, based on the Howie Day song of the same name. His breakthrough pilot Adulthood (2017), which he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, took home Audience Favorite at 2017 TMFF and Best Ensemble Cast at the 2017 Bilbao Film Festival. He would then go on to co-write, direct and produce The Hat Man (2022) and the upcoming feature Operation Fastlink, Directed by Jerry Careccio.</p><p></p><p><u>MENTIONS:</u></p><p></p><p>Rob Alicea on IMDB: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2236012/?ref_=fn_t_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2236012/?ref_=fn_t_1</a></p><p>Serena on IMDB: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35047940/reference/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35047940/reference/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1</a></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Serena on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/serenathefilm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/serenathefilm/</a></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Rob Alicea on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robalicea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/robalicea/</a></p><p class="ql-align-justify">JoBlo Review of Serena: <a href="https://www.joblo.com/serena-review/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.joblo.com/serena-review/</a></p><p>Learn more about the TSP: <a href="https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html</a></p><p>Support the TSP: <a href="https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/inv_in_innovation/sponsor.html?v=eUNc33MfXgI</a></p><p>Support our food drive: <a href="https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/NYCombatSambo</a></p><p><u>FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS</u></p><p>Do you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p>Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! <a href="http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcast</a></p><p>Join our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriendspod@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: http://<a href="http://instagram.com/FightsWithFriendsPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod</a></p><p>Facebook: http://<a href="mailto:facebook.com/@FightsWithFriendsPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod</a></p><p>Steve’s Instagram: <a href="http://Instagram.com/sambosteve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://Instagram.com/sambosteve</a></p><p>Steve’s IMDB: <a href="http://imdb.me/stephenkoepfer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://imdb.me/stephenkoepfer</a></p><p>Paul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChef</p><p>Paul’s IMDB: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</a></p><p>Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstunts</p><p><u>SPONSORS</u></p><p>Stunt Contact (use discount code FFWFPOD for 25% off a daily subscription and 15% off a weekly)</p><p><a href="https://stuntcontact.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stuntcontact.com/</a></p><p>Stunt Access</p><p><a href="https://stuntaccess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stuntaccess.com/</a></p><p><u>PRODUCERS</u></p><p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong></p><p>Stephen Koepfer</p><p>Paul Varacchi</p><p><strong>Produced by:</strong></p><p>Press Record Studios</p><p>-Matthew Kaplowitz</p><p>-Richard Butler</p><p>-Andrea Levine</p><p>http://www.pressrecordstudios.com</p><p><strong>Video Editor</strong></p><p>Matthew Kaplowitz</p><p><strong>Original music by:</strong></p><p>Ahrue Luster</p><p>Brought to you by Breakfall Studios</p><p>®Film Fights With Friends LLC</p>

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What is Film Fights With Friends?

Film Fights with Friends is the premiere action filmmaking podcast and film festival. Join filmmaker stuntmen Paul Varacchi and Stephen Koepfer on a show that was nominated for Best TV/Film Podcast at the 2025 Podcast Awards and won the Dramatic Action Awards for the past 2 years running! In 2015, Paul and Steve founded Breakfall Studios, New York’s top action design studio. Get a view behind the camera as they sit with industry guests, break down cinematic fight scenes and action sequences, explore the filmmaking craft, and share their own filmmaking journey.

STEPHEN KOEPFER

Stunt performer, filmmaker, renowned coach and martial artist. Stephen has stunt doubled for the likes of Jonanthan Banks, Eddie Marsan, Henry Winkler and Tom Hollander as well as performed stunts on productions including Ray Donovan, Caught Stealing, The Beast in Me and John Wick 2 & 3. As a filmmaker, he has produced and directed several narrative films and documentaries that reflect his passion for storytelling.

PAUL VARACCHI

Martial artist, stunt & motion capture performer, and celebrity chef. Paul has appeared in such shows as Daredevil, The Punisher, Walking Dead: Dead City and World Beyond, The Night Agent and Gotham. Behind the camera Paul has many years of production involvement in roles ranging from PA to department head including extensive Health and Safety experience at Marvel and Disney. At the age of 8 Paul’s dad took him to see Robocop and the rest is history!

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This podcast updates weekly.

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