“Wax on, wax off.” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and the triumphant return of Megs (Kev’s still away… last seen jogging up a hill in a grey tracksuit muttering “No mercy”) – as we crane kick our way into our 287th episode, tackling the inspirational, emotional, and occasionally questionable The Karate Kid (1984). We’re trading crystal fortresses for dojo face-offs and dusty training montages as we discuss:
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<li>Does Daniel LaRusso bring most of his problems onto himself? We break down whether he’s the underdog—or the instigator.</li>
<li>What is the difference between a cute girl and a hot girl? And where does Elizabeth Shue’s Alli fall on the spectrum of '80s love interests?</li>
<li>Does Ralph Macchio wear one of the all-time worst Halloween costumes in movie history? (Spoiler: Yes. Yes, he does.)</li>
<li>Can you really learn black belt-level karate in just a few weeks? Or did Daniel unlock cheat codes under Mr. Miyagi’s tutelage?</li>
<li>Ian goes to war with the score—and one particular song that just doesn’t belong.</li>
<li>The film suggests America was batty about soccer in the '80s. Was that true… or just wishful screenwriting?</li>
<li>Why the studio was reluctant to cast Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi—and how he proved them all spectacularly wrong.</li>
<li>Ian finds a way to shave 10 minutes off the runtime—Miyagi would approve of the efficiency.</li>
<li>Why does Daniel’s mother uproot their entire life for a job that seems… deeply underwhelming?</li>
<li>Does Daniel deserve Alli in the end—or was she just too good for this drama-prone karate kid?</li>
<li>We wax (lyrically) on and off about themes, nostalgia, and tournament ethics.</li>
<li>And finally, whether The Karate Kid is the Best Film Ever.</li>
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