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Karate Kid fan theories, “Daniel LaRusso is the real bully”, the illegal kick controversy, and the viral 15-Minute Movie Theory — we’re breaking down everything that still fuels the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai fandom.
In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff dive deep into why The Karate Kid remains one of the most iconic Gen-X movies ever — and how one tiny moment at the beach may have unleashed decades of dojo drama. Were the adults useless? Did Daniel really throw the first punch? Was the crane kick actually illegal? And did Cobra Kai secretly confirm the internet’s wildest theory?
We’re unpacking it all with full geek-court energy, 80s nostalgia, and our trademark sarcasm.
You’ll hear:
🥋 The “15-Minute Movie Theory” — how adult supervision could’ve ended the film instantly
👊 The Daniel vs. Johnny bully debate fans still fight about
🚫 The truth behind the “illegal kick to the face” controversy
🐍 How Cobra Kai reframed the entire franchise
🎞️ Why Karate Kid became the Gen-X version of Rocky
😂 Crane kicks, training montages, and the most punchable villains in 80s history
Whether you grew up quoting Miyagi, practicing crane kicks in your driveway, or bingeing Cobra Kai on Netflix, this episode hits every nostalgia button without a drop of gatekeeping.
Subscribe for more sci-fi, fantasy, comics, and pop-culture deep dives — served with sarcasm, storytelling, and pure Original Geek energy.
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Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.
Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.
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