Watch The Warrior Podcast

2023
3 Seasons

The Max Original series Warrior is a historical martial arts drama set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1800s. The show follows Ah Sahm, a Chinese immigrant who comes to America.

The Warrior Podcast is a series that ran for 3 seasons (10 episodes) between June 29, 2023 and on

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10. A Window of F*cking Opportunity

August 17, 2023

It's the end of Season 3 and the guests are showrunners Evan Endicott and Josh Stoddard. Lisa has big questions about how the writers script fight scenes, why Bruce Lee felt even more present this season, and what's going to happen to Chao.

9. All of Death Is a Going Home

August 10, 2023

Mark Dacascos joins Lisa Ling, Hoon Lee, and Andrew Koji to talk about pushing back on stereotypes about Asian male masculinity, Mark's relationship to the work of Bruce Lee, and the wisdom of martial arts.

8. You Know When You're Losing a Fight

August 3, 2023

The writer and the star of Episode 8, Dianne Doan -- the absolutely powerful Mai Ling -- talks about the episode, which was written by our very own host Hoon Lee. Doan talks about Mai Ling's complex journey from her humble beginnings to feared figure.

7. Gotta Be Crooked to Get Along in a Crooked World

July 27, 2023

Kieran Bew, aka Bill O'Hara of the Chinatown squad, joins hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee. He talks about the role of the Irish in wielding power over the Chinese in Warrior and the complexity of his many relationships in Chinatown.

6. A Soft Heart Won't Do You No Favors

July 20, 2023

Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee, talks about her role in the show. And fight coordinator Brett Chan is back to talk about the difference between directing a full episode and choreographing and directing fights.

5. Whiskey and Sticky and All the Rest Can Wait

July 13, 2023

Perry Yung (Father Jun) and Jason Tobin (Young Jun) discuss the challenges of being a Chinese immigrant in the late 1800s, the tension between the father and son, and how the characters on Warrior find different forms of community, family, and home.

4. In Chinatown, No One Thinks About Forever

July 6, 2023

Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee talk to Olivia Cheng, who plays the inimitable Ah Toy. They dig into Episode 4 and some big themes around power. Olivia shares her insights into the complexities of Ah Toy's character and her relationship with Nellie.

3. No Time for F*cking Chemistry

July 1, 2023

Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee get into the details of Episode 3, then Lisa Ling interviews Andrew Koji about his character, Ah Sahm. Koji discusses Ah Sahm's backstory, his fighting skills, and his relationships with other characters on the show.

2. Anything Short of a Blow to the Head

June 30, 2023

Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee talk Episode 2 and the epic fight scenes with Warrior's fight coordinator Brett Chan. They discuss the choreography, Bruce Lee's martial-arts philosophy, the training facility Brett set up, and each actor's unique fighting style.

1. Exactly the Wrong Time to Get Proud

June 29, 2023

Hosts Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee debrief on the first episode of Season 3. They then sit down with showrunner Jonathan Tropper to talk about his relationship to Bruce Lee, martial arts, and how those influences shaped the show.

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Where to Watch The Warrior Podcast

The Warrior Podcast is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Warrior Podcast on demand at Prime and Hulu.