From Writer to Fighter
Josh Corey, a comedy writer with a passion for boxing, embarks on a six-month journey to transform from writer to fighter before his wedding. This 8-episode series explores themes of identity, anger, love, and loss through vulnerable conversations. New episodes drop every Thursday starting February 26.
Episodes
A Lot of Heart | Chapter 8
With his boxing journey behind him, Josh turns his attention to family life, and a new fight emerges: how do we face life's inevitable losses without beating ourselves up?
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The Pigeon Rises | Chapter 7
Josh finally rips off the band-aid: telling his dad that he's going to fight a boxing match. With just days to go until the Centennial Square Boxing Show, can Josh and his team engineer a miracle turnaround?
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The Body Rebels | Chapter 6
The chaos of the final stretch causes Josh and Coach to butt heads. When Josh gets pummeled during sparring, Coach accuses him of losing focus, leading to an argument that could put the whole fight in jeopardy.
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Attitude is Everything | Chapter 5
Mind games. Strategy. Self-esteem. Josh explores all the mental aspects of boxing. In order to be successful, he'll have to stop thinking so much, and just have faith -- a lesson that applies to other aspects of his life.
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Taking Punishment | Chapter 4
Boxing begins to take a toll on Josh's body, and his loved ones are feeling it too. Will the injuries force him to reconsider the fight? Junebug's harrowing story underscores what's at stake every time you step into the ring.
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The Dark Box | Chapter 3
Josh explores the role that anger plays in boxing. Is it necessary to have a "hard upbringing" to be successful in the ring? When a pro suggests that every fighter has a "dark box" they reach into when they need to get mad, Josh interviews his family to discover what's inside his.
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Boxing Makes You Family | Chapter 2
Training a fighter takes a village. Josh introduces us to the people in his corner, including Coach David Paul. Josh and Coach begin to develop a special bond.
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Why Are You Doing This? | Chapter 1
Josh launches his plan to fight a boxing match. But first he'll need permission from his fiancée, who demands an explanation: Why boxing? Why now? What is this really about?
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New Series: From Writer To Fighter
Josh Corey is a comedy writer with a serious obsession: boxing. At age 37, with his wedding fast approaching, Josh gives himself six months to transform from writer... to fighter. What begins as a fun challenge leads to vulnerable conversations about identity, anger, love, and loss.
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