Be Great with Bruce Colero

Why are real martial arts movies disappearing from Hollywood? In this episode of the Be Great Podcast, host Bruce Colero sits down with martial artist, stunt coordinator, and motion capture performer Noah Fleder (Mortal Kombat 1).Noah pulled double duty inside the NetherRealm Studios volume, performing motion capture for 8 iconic characters—including Kenshi, Sub-Zero, and Scorpion. From training under Master Simon Rhee (Best of the Best) and the Dan Inosanto lineage to choreographing fight scenes with Michael Jai White, Noah shares an unfiltered look into the collapse of genuine martial arts cinema, Hollywood egos, and what it takes to bring authentic combat back to the big screen.They also break down the creation of Noah’s viral striking system “Muay Tyson” (merging Cus D'Amato's Peek-a-boo boxing mechanics with Muay Thai), overcoming a devastating ACL tear using peptides and isometric conditioning, and rapid-fire debates on Bruce Lee, Mike Tyson, Scott Adkins, and the greatest fight scenes ever filmed.In This Episode:The Death of Action Cinema: Why traditional martial arts films collapsed in modern Hollywood.Inside Mortal Kombat 1: Performing mocap for 8 fighters, working with Carlos Pesina, and how Sub-Zero got swapped for Kenshi.Working with Michael Jai White: Why true legends put story above ego on set.The "Muay Tyson" System: How slipping offline and level-changing creates devastating counter-striking angles.Injury & Longevity: Overcoming a torn ACL/meniscus with plyometrics, isometrics, and peptide therapy (BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu).The Ultimate Debates: Bruce Lee vs. Mike Tyson in a street fight, BJJ vs. Wrestling, and the most overrated martial arts styles.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:15 Starting Martial Arts at Age 402:16 Resisting Discipline & Early Mindset05:15 Mentorship Under Master Simon Rhee06:18 Military Boot Camp & Choosing Martial Arts08:08 Simon Rhee’s Question: What Makes Your Kick Special?09:10 Black Belt Inflation vs. Traditional Standards10:50 Performance Kicking vs. Practical Combat14:00 Getting the Call for Mortal Kombat 114:50 Motion Capture for 8 Mortal Kombat Characters17:40 Blending Fighting Styles for Game Characters19:28 Working with Carlos Pesina (Original Raiden)20:46 Creative Freedom vs. Classic Iconic Moves22:08 The Face Scan Switch: Sub-Zero to Kenshi23:08 Mo-Cap Reality: Tracking Suits & Technical Challenges24:12 A 3.5-Year Development Cycle24:40 Seeing Yourself in a Game & Fan Tattoos26:12 Inspiring the Next Generation of Martial Artists29:36 Teaching Philosophy: The Power of Intention30:20 Combat Reality vs. Soft Modern Culture31:44 Training & Choreographing with Michael Jai White32:52 Michael Jai White Throwing 720 Kicks in His 50s34:12 Story First: Why Michael Jai White Chose to Lose35:00 Hollywood Egos vs. True Martial Artists37:28 Gillian White & Working Dynamics on Set38:40 Navigating Hollywood: Fame and Money as Amplifiers41:28 Cross-Training: Taekwondo, Kyokushin, & Shotokan43:12 Street Fight Reality Check & Transitioning to Boxing44:28 JKD, Kali, & Dan Inosanto Lineage44:42 Pencak Silat with Cecep Arif Rahman in Indonesia46:00 Flow Drills vs. Real-Life Reaction Time48:00 Overcoming Fear Under Combat Pressure49:56 Childhood Tournament: The Defining Sidekick52:10 Simon Rhee’s Lesson: Training the 1% vs. the 99%54:40 Peptides, Recovery, & Stem Cells57:48 The Genesis of "Muay Tyson"58:12 Bulking to 207 lbs & Severe Knee Injury (ACL/Meniscus)59:36 Knee Surgery, Plyometrics, & Isometric Rehab1:02:16 The Science of Peek-a-boo Boxing Movement1:04:30 Biomechanics of Muay Tyson: Level Changes & Rotation1:06:30 Upcoming Action Feature Film in Indonesia1:10:50 Set Discipline & Culture in Indonesia1:13:20 Script Concept: "Karate Guards"1:15:20 Rapid Fire: Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris1:16:00 Rapid Fire: Jackie Chan vs. Jet Li / Donnie Yen vs. Scott Adkins1:16:36 Rapid Fire: Boxing vs. Muay Thai / Wrestling vs. BJJ1:17:20 Rapid Fire: Traditional Martial Arts vs. MMA1:19:10

Is pro wrestling fake? AEW superstar Brian Cage sits down with Bruce Colero on the Be Great Podcast to completely dismantle the biggest misconceptions in combat sports and sports entertainment.
From suffering real compound fractures and taking unprotected steel chair shots to the face, to navigating WWE politics, 90-day cut clauses, and working under Tony Khan in AEW—Brian Cage reveals the brutal physical reality of life inside the ring. He also breaks down his transformation from a 155-lb high schooler to a 255-lb machine, the truth about steroids vs. diet, peptide recovery protocols, and why the line between "predetermined" and "real pain" is virtually nonexistent.
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00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Wrestling Name From Marvel Cards
02:14 - Mom Said I'd Outgrow Wrestling
03:36 - Wrestling Started As Real Fights
04:15 - Carny Wrestling Plant Trick Exposed
05:48 - Wrestling Is More Real Than Fake
06:12 - Flying To London Match Unplanned
08:12 - Graduated High School At 155 Pounds
13:01 - Hitting Someone Hard In Wrestling
17:44 - AEW In-Ring Wrestling Is Second To None
18:21 - Fake Wrestling But Real Injuries
20:01 - Nine Matches In Three Days
21:12 - Peptides Don't Cure Torn Quad
23:43 - Stem Cells Can't Fix Fake Shoulder
28:34 - Wolverine Cosplay Mistaken For AI
30:09 - Marvel Went Woke And Lost Money
37:38 - Spider-Man Three Actors Ranked
40:47 - Lucha Underground Felt Like Childhood Dream
45:25 - Tony Khan Paid Injured Contract
46:05 - Wrestling Politics: Best Doesn't Win
47:32 - Losing Every Match Kills Your Career
49:39 - Steroids Cop-Out: Diet Is Everything
51:14 - Bodybuilder's Nightmare Travel Food Prep
54:05 - Robotic Body Parts For Wrestlers
55:05 - Alcohols More Dangerous Than Steroids
1:01:29 - Vince McMahon Sex Scandal Truth
1:03:31 - Hulk Hogan Would Lose With No Words
1:06:08 - WWE Cuts You With 90 Day Clause
1:07:55 - Fan Wants Bad Guy To Be Asshole
Brian Cage is an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH). Known as "The Machine," Cage has competed across the globe, capturing titles in IMPACT Wrestling, Lucha Underground, and AAA.
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How is modern ideology systematically dividing families, communities, and an entire nation? In this hard-hitting episode, guest Justin Stoll joins Bruce Colero to break down the reality of state control, the deceptive promises of socialism, and how weaponized political division is tearing America apart from the inside out.From media programming and public mandates to the economic illusion of wealth redistribution, this conversation exposes the mechanisms used to keep individuals dependent, compliant, and pitted against one another. It is time to look past single-source narratives, reclaim personal accountability, and understand why blind allegiance to any system ultimately destroys personal freedom.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:50 - Why Gain Knowledge From Only One Source?06:15 - Blind Allegiance Limits Personal Growth09:48 - Depression Is Your Engine Light11:06 - How Division Is Created13:29 - When Political Ideology Divides Families14:42 - True Power You'll Never Know18:41 - Faith Beyond Sunday Practice20:10 - Who Jesus Would Dine With23:03 - Living Without Religious Fear23:55 - Repentance and the Afterlife25:43 - Don't Let Media Tell You What to Think29:39 - The Mixed Martial Arts of Religion32:06 - Why Division Holds Us Back34:26 - The Societal Impact of the Pandemic37:27 - Accountability and Public Health Mandates40:48 - The Current State of America41:32 - Generational and Cultural Shifts45:16 - Protecting the Next Generation47:34 - No One Is Coming to Save You50:54 - Facing Public Backlash and Pressure1:00:16 - The Economic Reality of Taxes and Wealth1:07:16 - Subtle Messages in Movies and MediaFollow & Subscribe:Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsSubscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and highlights#Socialism #AmericanPolitics #JustinStoll #BeGreatPodcast #FreeSpeech #CultureWar #EconomicFreedom

Former Cuban cigar smuggler and Smoke author Scott Anthony joins the Be Great Podcast to share his story of crime, life on the run, betrayal, and starting over.From childhood loss and gang life to dangerous decisions and their lasting consequences, Scott reflects on the experiences that shaped him—and what it took to leave that world behind. We also discuss martial arts, why you can’t cheat your way to a black belt, and how changing your environment can change the direction of your life.Beyond the headlines and close calls, this is a conversation about choices, accountability, and rebuilding when you’re starting from less than zero.What part of Scott’s story stood out to you most? Let us know in the comments, and subscribe to the Be Great Podcast for more candid conversations with extraordinary guests.Content note: This interview includes personal recollections involving crime, violence, and incarceration.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00–01:00 Introduction01:29 Making a Dent in the Universe02:14 His Thoughts on Andrew Tate04:40 His Take on Septum Rings06:07 Should Military Service Be Mandatory?12:11 What a Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Really Means16:55 His Reaction to Getting Hit29:16 How Losing His Grandfather Changed Everything29:50 His First Burglary at Seven Years Old31:53 Growing Up Around Gang Wars32:36 The Dangerous Appeal of Gang Life33:59 Involvement in Organized Crime at Twelve39:52 The Story of the Sword Cane40:57 How Two Girls Changed His Thinking42:45 Graduating with Honours While Living a Double Life45:00 A Robbery & Trouble with the Mob50:07 Leaving Georgia & Going on the Run52:48 Why You Can’t Cheat Your Way to a Black Belt54:17 Looking Back on a Reckless Life1:07:33 Recounting a Kidnapping1:08:29 A 72-Hour Ordeal1:16:36 An Armed Confrontation1:21:24 Prison & the Challenge of Breaking Old Habits1:26:04 Losing a Friend & Living with Guilt1:29:19 How Moving to the Suburbs Saved His Life1:37:23 Starting from Less Than Zero1:40:47 Familiar Faces Behind Bars1:41:48 Betrayal by a Childhood Friend

What actually helps you live longer—and what’s just being sold to you? Dr. Jonathan Schoeff joins Bruce Colero on the Be Great Podcast to explore longevity, biohacking, fasting, and the business behind modern health optimization.From building muscle and avoiding overtraining to understanding inflammation and visceral fat, this conversation examines how we approach health, performance, and aging. Are we focusing on the habits that matter—or getting distracted by the next expensive treatment?Dr. Schoeff shares his perspective on peptides, GLP-1 medications, gene therapy, heart disease, and the financial incentives shaping the health industry. We also discuss intermittent fasting, age-related muscle loss, cardiovascular fitness, and why maintaining weight loss can be more complicated than simply telling someone to eat less.An honest conversation about pursuing a longer, stronger life—and questioning the promises being sold along the way.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro03:57 Biohacking at 5804:58 The Real Cost of Overtraining17:55 Doing Hard Things and Brain Health20:18 Is Comfort Holding Men Back?24:24 Understanding Heart Disease29:15 Fasting and Its Role in Health31:08 Muscle and Longevity31:51 CRP, Inflammation, and Big Pharma33:37 Visceral Fat and Inflammation36:35 Gene Therapy and Playing God45:01 Dr. Schoeff’s Personal Loss54:27 Peptide Science vs. Human Reality58:09 Understanding GLP-1 Half-Life1:01:33 The Business Behind the Peptide Industry1:07:02 Peptides and Big Pharma1:15:41 Hip Fracture Risks in Older Adults1:16:27 Muscle Loss, Aging, and Falls1:18:57 How Quickly Do Cardio Gains Disappear?1:22:53 The Farmer’s Carry and Longevity1:39:36 Questioning Longevity Gurus1:42:50 A Closer Look at 24-Hour Fasting1:55:29 Fasting Results and Success-Rate Claims1:59:49 Rethinking “Calories In, Calories Out”2:01:45 The Biggest Loser’s Untold Story2:03:08 Why Your Body Fights Your DietSubscribe to the Be Great Podcast for more conversations that challenge conventional thinking.What’s one health trend you think deserves more scrutiny? Let us know in the comments.This episode shares the guest’s perspectives for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplements, or medications.#Longevity #Biohacking #BeGreatPodcast