Chad Michael Collins joins the show to celebrate 5 years of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join special guest, CMC, along with your Bulletproof Podcast hosts, Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise, and the "Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss the movie that reignited the Sniper franchise, 2011's Sniper: Reloaded! CMC's Sniper origin story and how it was similar to his character Brandon Beckett's origin story, plus the back tattoo, the great Billy Zane, some behind the scenes info, who would CMC want...

It's the Halloween edition of The Bulletproof Podcast and we are throwing it back to 1990's Maniac Cop!  Join Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they look back at the superior sequel to 1988's Maniac Cop... Maniac Cop 2! How the movie tied things back to the original, the additions of Robert Davi and Claudia Christian, the strip club scenes, the amazing action sequences courtesy of Spiro Razatos and his team and the Maniac Cop 2 rap are all discussed. Plus, we...

We are feeling so good today because we are talking Kickboxer on Episode 129 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they discuss the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic. The amazing soundtrack, the multitude of training montages, the Sloane family tree, and the fantastic final fight are among the talking points! Plus, Chris pitches a Kickboxer prequel idea and Chad works in a Shakespeare reference. Plus, the guys preview Bulletproof Action's Best Van Damme Week Ever...

Will you understand the words coming out of our mouths as we talk Rush Hour on Episode 128 of The Bulletproof Podcast? Join Chris the Brain and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker film that took a tried and true formula and found box office success! The action, the humor, the good guys, the bad guys and the music are all covered! Plus, news on another theme week coming to Bulletproof Action in October! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are shell-a-brating their 40th Anniversary this year and on Episode 127 of The Bulletproof Podcast, we are shell-a-brating the Turtles' first feature film! It's a full house as your hosts, Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise, are joined by Ryan Campbell and the "Toyman" Chris DePetrillo to discuss one of the biggest independent films of all-time, 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The amazing costumes by Jim Henson, the directorial style of Steve Barron, the...

When you talk about a movie as infamous as Deadly Prey, you need to call in the reinforcements...  Join Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise and special guest, Paul London, as they discuss the Action International Pictures cult classic, Deadly Prey! The dangers of taking out your trash, the star power of Cameron Mitchel and Troy Donahue, the awesome score and how the three men responsible possibly came up with it, the worm eating, leaf hiding and general badassery of Ted Prior's Mike Danton, the...

Episode 125 of The Bulletproof Podcast proves you can't have an Actionversary Celebration without Michael Dudikoff!  Join your host, Chris the Brain, and co-host, Chris DePetrillo (aka The Toyman), as they talk the only Michael Dudikoff movie to have its own CD-Rom game, 1995's Soldier Boyz. The signature locks and cool name may be gone, but the leading man charisma is still there as Michael Dudikoff as Major Howard Toliver whips six prisoners into shape and gets them ready for a rescue...

You were all warned that it could happen and now it has happened. Episode 124 of The Bulletproof Podcast is all about 1970's Hercules in New York! Join your host, Chris the Brain, and his co-host, Ryan Campbell, as they discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's humble beginnings in Hercules in New York. The low quality audio, the "special" effects, the not always accurate mythology, the flashes of writing brilliance, the guy in a bear suit and possibly one of the greatest characters in motion picture...

It's time to play the game on Episode 123 of The Bulletproof Podcast as the guys discuss 1985's Gymkata! Go for the gold with your host, Chris the Brain, and co-host, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, with an in depth conversation on the cult favorite starring real life former Olympian, Kurt Thomas! Among the topics of discussion are the complex and confusing rules of The Game, the fictional land of Parmistan, Richard Norton as a bad guy, the very welcome appearance of Tadashi Yamashita and...

Episode 122 of The Bulletproof Podcast is not sponsored by Harley Davidson or Marlboro, but that's not going to stop us from talking about 1991's Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man! Chad Cruise and Ryan Campbell are back as they join Chris the Brain to discuss the Mickey Rourke/Don Johnson team up. The difference tones of the movie, young Giancarlo Esposito's resemblance to a current WWE superstar, the multiple false finishes in the film, the quickest bank heist planning in movie history,...

It's back to Beaver Creek for a discussion of China O'Brien II on Episode 121 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join your host, Chris the Brain, and co-host, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, as they follow up on their China O'Brien discussion from earlier this year with a look back at the sequel, China O'Brien 2. The similarities to the original film, the pancakes, Red Fox, Billy Blanks, and of course the numerous fight scenes are all discussed. Plus, the guys question just how old Jill is and why is...

It's a Shô Kosugi celebration on Episode 120 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join your host, Chris the Brain, and co-host, Chris DePetrillo from Figures Toy Company, as they countdown all of Shô Kosugi's 80s classics! From his time on the short-lived series The Master, to his star making Cannon trilogy and his jump to Trans World Entertainment... it is all a part of the Shô Kosugi Countdown! Plus, more non-news from Toyman about ninja action figures, some more Actionversary talk and the July...

The fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise is the topic of discussion on Episode 119 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join your host, Chris the Brain, and co-host, "Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, as they share their thoughts on Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the returning characters, the new crop of villains and the undisputed MVP of the movie are all discussed. Plus, the guys discuss some of their recent Blu-ray acquisitions and news on this...

We are time traveling back to 1994 for Episode 118 of The Bulletproof Podcast as we discuss Timecop starring Jean-Claude Van Damme! Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise and special guest, Ryan Campbell, as they look back at Jean-Claude Van Damme's biggest box office hit, 1994's Timecop. The Civil War era intro, the countertop splits, Ron Silver's diabolical Senator McComb, John L. Sullivan having his name dropped, the love story between Max and Melissa Walker and the special...

We pay tribute to the "King of the B Movies" Roger Corman on Episode 117 of The Bulletproof Podcast with a discussion of 1992's Blackbelt. Join your host Chris the Brain and co-host "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss one of Don "The Dragon" Wilson's darker movies, Blackbelt. It's an action thriller with martial arts thrown in, filled with disturbing themes as we learn the backstories of both the villain John Sweet (played by Matthias Hues) and the movie's damsel in distress......

Things are getting wild on Episode 116 of The Bulletproof Podcast with a look back at 1982's The Beastmaster! Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they discuss the sword and sorcery classic. Among the talking points are the greatness of Rip Torn, Dar's horniness towards Kiri, the questionable content in this PG rated film, John Amos' Seth gathering one of the worst armies in movie history, the possible cancellation of quicksand, the painted tiger, the difference making birdmen...

Episode 115 of the Bulletproof Podcast goes into turbo drive with a discussion on 1997's Drive! Join Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise, Ryan Campbell and the "Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss the film many believe inspired the Rush Hour trilogy. Part road movie, part sci-fi actioner Drive is one of Mark Dacascos' best films and lent itself well to a fun conversation. The amazing action sequences, the cast of characters and the amazing Apollo 14 Bar & Grill set are among the talking...

We are celebrating Steven Seagal's birthday on Episode 114 of The Bulletproof Podcast, because somebody has to! Join Chris the Brain, the "Toyman" Chris DePetrillo and the returning Chad Cruise as they discuss one of Steven Seagal's best... 1990's Hard to Kill! Segal's quality Mason Storm name, the elite level villain that William Sadler is, the lovely Kelly LeBrock are talked about. And we even give Frederick Coffin some much deserved praise. This lively conversation should not put you into...

It's back to the Road House on Episode 113 of The Bulletproof Podcast!  Chris the Brain and Ryan Campbell follow up their discussion of Road House (1989) as they talk the 2024 remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor! The similarities and differences between the remake and the original are analyzed, plus Chris and Ryan share what they liked and what they didn't like about Road House (2024). Plus, a moment to remember the great character actor, M. Emmet Walsh and news on a big week...

The Bulletproof Podcast heads down to the Double Deuce to talk 1989's Road House!  Join your host, Chris the Brain, and co-host, Ryan Campbell, as they talk all things Road House (1989), just days before the remake hits Prime Video. Dalton's excellent management style, the awesomeness of Wade Garrett, Sears credit cards, the monster truck, the creeper that is Brad Wesley and the colorful cast of supporting players including WWE Hall of Famer, Terry Funk! Learn more about your ad choices....

We are celebrating the birthday of The Lady Dragon herself, Cynthia Rothrock, on Episode 111 of The Bulletproof Podcast!  Join your host Chris the Brain and co-host, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, as they celebrate Cynthia's birthday, the China O'Brien way. Among the topics discussed is the efficient opening credits, a bit of musical trivia, the hive of scum and villainy that is the Beaver Creek Inn, the obvious shadiness of Deputy Lickner, the mysterious Dakota, and of course the numerous...

Join your host, Chris the Brain, and co-host, Ryan Campbell, as they look back at a movie that was prophetic in many ways including the technology that seemed futuristic back in 1987, now being commonplace in 2024... You can't have a discussion on The Running Man without talking about the amazing cast that included Richard Dawson, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto and of course Arnold Schwarzenegger... Chris and Ryan also analyze The Running Man broadcast itself and discuss the gambling,...

We are celebrating the holidays, Cannon style, with a discussion on Invasion USA!  Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise along with special guest/first time Invasion USA watcher Ryan Campbell as they talk the Cannon Christmas Classic starring Chuck Norris. Rostov's obsession with Matt Hunter, the awesome John Eagle, the reasons Joe Zito is a great director, Matt Hunter's ability to always be at the right place at the right time and the big battle of Atlanta are among the talking...

It's a trip down memory lane in Old Detroit on Episode 108 of The Bulletproof Podcast as we discuss RoboCop 2.  Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they are joined by an old friend from their days in the Heartland Wrestling Association (and RoboCop enthusiast), Ron Mathis. Robo being shamed into admitting he's no longer a man, the questionable decision to use a murderer's brain for the new RoboCop, the kinder, gentler RoboCop, the lid flipping Mayor Kuzak are among the topics...