Angelica Bridges

One of the most exciting secrets to feature in a Mortal Kombat game for well over a decade, Floyd is the series’ first ninja to be dressed in pink. An obvious nod to English rock band Pink Floyd, he joins the multitude of coloured ninjas made popular by the franchise’s early palette swap days.Introduced in the January 2025 update patch for Mortal Kombat 1, the addition of Floyd as a secret character has reinvigorated the kommunity with a healthy buzz. In many ways, the hunt for Floyd overshadowed the game’s newest DLC kombatant, Conan the Barbarian.Content creators Catlena “Linx” Mcmanamy, MadMike, FATE and TotalMK join Christopher to discuss Floyd’s entry into the series, which predictably diverges into numerous tangents. What follows is pure chaos.

Joining us in this episode of the podcast is Johnny Tobias, son of legendary Mortal Kombat co-creator John Tobias. Born in 1997 during the slow decline of arcades around the globe, Johnny enjoyed gaming from an early age and fondly watched on as his father continued to excel at Studio Gigante, Zynga and now Warner Bros. San Diego. With his own hopes and dreams in tow, Johnny shares never-before-heard tales of growing up with such a famous father, and speaks about his hopes for the future. His father’s original concept notepad also makes an appearance, so be sure to also check out this episode on YouTube!

Jacob Craner is an American actor and voiceover artist who portrayed the reimagined Havik in Mortal Kombat 1. Following the suspenseful ending to the game’s original story, Jacob is set to reprise his role with the release of the Khaos Reigns expansion on September 24. Believed to be its main anarchist, Titan Havik sets out to envelop all of reality with the sweet embrace of anarchy and chaos. To celebrate the release of Khaos Reigns on September 24, we are excited to announce that we have two 8x10 signed artworks of Havik to giveaway! Entries close on September 23 at midnight AEST. For more information on how to enter, please check out the first few minutes of the episode. Mortal Kombat 1 aside Jacob has lent his talent to commercials, and is a keen hiker, climber, mountaineer, skier and fly fisherman.

NetherRealm Studios took to the stage at San Diego Comic Con in late July to announce content for the hotly anticipated Year 2 expansion of Mortal Kombat 1. Subtitled “Khaos Reigns,” the new expansion will feature additional story content and pick up in a world poisoned by chaos and anarchy thanks to Havik. Kombat Pack 2 has also been announced, and will include Noob Saibot, Sektor and Cyrax (both of whom are now female), as well as guest characters Ghostface, Conan and T-1000. As widely expected, Animalities also make a triumphant return to the series for the first time since their inception in 1995’s Mortal Kombat 3. Guests Justin McCollum and MadMike join Christopher and Toasty to share their thoughts on the current state of Mortal Kombat 1, as well as a full break down of these latest announcements.

A lover of games, movies and all things pop culture, Alan Lee delivered a standout performance as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 1. Drawing inspiration from Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa’s 1995 movie portrayal, Alan crafted his own unique depiction that cements him as one of the franchise’s all time greats. Performing on stage and in church from the age of 8 and discovering a love for voice over in his late teens, Alan’s talent has appeared across a variety platforms, from commercials to animation to video games. Most notably he has worked on Disney’s The Ghost and Molly McGee, Adult Swim’s Fena: Pirate Princess, Netflix’s Great Pretender and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Matt Yang King is an American actor, best known for his legendary portrayal of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 1. He also voiced Fujin in Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath expansion. Games aside, Matt provided talent to the Concierge in Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, as well as Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms. Matt is also a highly accomplished actor, starring in TV shows such as 24, Riverdale and NCIS. His involvement in television also includes voiceover work, having worked on shows such as Family Guy and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Daniel Nelson is an Australian actor and stuntman, best known for his portrayal of Black Dragon henchman Kabal in 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie. Although born in New Zealand, Daniel took full advantage of the lifestyle in his adopted home country. After landing a prominent role at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Daniel would go on to learn stunts and release his inner daredevil. Years later he has gone on to act, but most notably perform stunts, choreograph and even double for some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Recent projects he has worked on include the yet-to-be-released Mortal Kombat 2, along with The Fall Guy, Thor: Love and Thunder and Godzilla vs. Kong.

Stryker lives! Michael O’Brien, the enigmatic actor who famously portrayed NYPD officer Kurtis Stryker in Mortal Kombat 3, gives his first ever interview in 29 years. A native of Chicago, Michael left the area a few years later, and has since enjoyed a successful career in real estate.

Cage Match is the fourth entry in the popular Mortal Kombat Legends series from Warner Bros. Animation. Set in 1980s California, struggling actor and martial artist Johnny Cage gets more than he bargained for on a search for his missing co-star Jennifer. Resident cheeky boy Lew Orrow and talented artist Justin McCollum join Christopher and Toasty to discuss the film in depth.

Christopher Leps is an American stuntman, stunt actor and filmmaker who primarily served as Paolo Montalban’s stunt double in Mortal Kombat: Conquest. Having featured in twenty episodes of the popular series, he also played numerous minor characters and helped influence its many iconic fight scenes. Conquest aside, Leps has also worked on many noteworthy television series and movies, including The Mandalorian, The Walking Dead and Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge.