Episodes
We let the Bulletproof Action Suggestion Box decide on the movie that would be discussed on Episode 107 of the Bulletproof Podcast and the "winner" was 1998's Point Blank.
Point Blank (or "Die Hard in a Shopping Mall" in Die Hard Clones speak) stars Mickey Rourke and features a supporting cast filled with familiar faces including Danny Trejo. It also features some unique musical choices, multiple sympathetic criminals, drugs, military grade weapons, some of the expected Die Hard tropes and...
Published 11/22/23
Episode 106 of The Bulletproof Podcast enters the realm of Sword & Sorcery with a discussion on Deathstalker II.
Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they dissect 1987's Deathstalker II, a film directed by Jim Wynorski and starring John Terlesky and Monique Gabrielle. The recycled Chopping Mall music, the poster, the door knob of a crystal ball, the swagger of our hero, the two princesses, the contents of Sultana's cauldron, the big battle with Gorgo and the boobs are among...
Published 11/09/23
It's the Halloween edition of The Bulletproof Podcast and we are throwing it back to 1988's Maniac Cop!
Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they are joined by special guest, Chris DePetrillo to talk all things Maniac Cop. From the exceptional detective skills of Frank McRae, to the soul sucking marriage of Jack Forrest, to the never fully explained supernatural powers of Officer Cordell. Maniac Cop also boasts an all-star cast and there is plenty of love to go around!
Plus, the...
Published 10/26/23
The Adventure Begins on Episode 104 with a discussion of 1985's Remo Williams!
Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise and special guest Ryan Campbell as they talk all things Remo Williams from the Craig Safan score to the chemistry between Remo/Chiun to the fact that Wilford Brimley is always seated to the iconic scene at the Statue of Liberty! Plus, Patrick Kilpatrick, Ryan auditions as a voice actor, the Korean fingerboard and more!
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Published 10/11/23
We go back to happier times for The Expendables in Episode 103 of the Bulletproof Podcast!
Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise discuss the online vitriol for the latest installment of The Expendables before going back in time and discussing the original Expendables film that was released in 2010. The pre-Expendables action resume of Terry Crews, the nicknames, the Lee Christmas "romantic subplot", Mickey Rourke looking less like a lizard, Eric Roberts' top notch henchmen, the casting of David...
Published 09/28/23
In honor of Bulletproof Action's Ninja Week, Episode 102 of the Bulletproof Podcast looks back at one of the greatest ninja movies ever made, 1983's Revenge of the Ninja starring Sho Kosugi!
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this Cannon classic with Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss all things Revenge of the Ninja.... including the fact that a kid gets a shuriken to the eye just minutes into the film. Plus... Kane Kosugi's debut, pantsless Cathy,...
Published 09/16/23
We are wrapping up Bulletproof Action's 9th Actionversary celebration on Episode 101 of the Bulletproof Podcast with a look back at Nu Image's Top of the World!
Selected from our recent Ultimate Nu Image Countdown, Top of the World is filled with familiar faces, some crazy action sequences and a unique tone that was not common among Nu Image produced films. It was also a first time watch for both Chris the Brain and his co-host Ryan Campbell. CTB and Ryan share their first impressions of the...
Published 08/31/23
Flip the switch because Episode 100 of The Bulletproof Podcast has arrived and the topic of discussion is the Cannon classic, Over the Top!
Joining your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise for this milestone episode is professional wrestler, actor and movie enthusiast Paul London. The conversation is over the top in more ways than one as the many mysteries of Over the Top are discussed, along with Tim the personal secretary, the amazing soundtrack, Terry Funk and Scott "Flash" Norton, lot...
Published 08/23/23
Episode 99 of The Bulletproof Podcast is all about Lorenzo Lamas' first action movie, Snake Eater!
Part action movie/part exploitation movie... Snake Eater was an interesting action debut for the future renegade. Lorenzo Lamas' Jack "Soldier" Kelly is a Marine turned cop turned vigilante, who finds himself at odds with a collection of some of the most unlikeable characters in cinematic history. Among the talking points are Soldier's ability to see women in the nude shortly after meeting...
Published 08/03/23
Rutger Hauer goes Zatoichi on Episode 98 of the Bulletproof Podcast!
Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they discuss the 1989 film, Blind Fury! The trials and tribulations to get the film made, the curious decision to teach a blind man to become a master swordsman, the various "reblinders" and a cast filled with familiar faces including an 80s "wrestling legend" and the one and only Shô Kosugi!
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Published 07/19/23
We are celebrating Independence Day on Episode 97 of the Bulletproof Podcast with 1990's Captain America!
Join your host Chris the Brain, special guest Ryan Campbell and the returning (and completely uncensored) Chad Cruise as they discuss the Albert Pyun directed Captain America! What did the movie do right? What did the movie do wrong? It's all covered on Episode 97, plus a bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with Captain America whatsoever!
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Published 07/04/23
We are taking a trip to Angel Town on Episode 96 of the Bulletproof Podcast!
Angel Town was the first film in the career of French martial artist turned action star, Olivier Gruner. Shot in East Los Angeles, Angel Town tells the tale of Gruner's Jacques and how Jacque gets involved with a young Latino teenager who finds himself being aggressively recruited by a gang led by the Uzi toting Angel! Join Chris the Brain and special guest co-host, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss all...
Published 06/21/23
On Episode 95 of the Bulletproof Podcast, we venture back to 1980 to talk about the vigilante justice in The Exterminator!
Join your host Chris the Brain and special guest co-host "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss the James Glickenhaus classic starring Robert Ginty, Steve James and Christopher George. From the opening Vietnam sequence to Steve James once again proving he is the ultimate action movie friend and John Eastland's war on the Ghetto Ghouls earning him The Exterminator...
Published 06/14/23
The Bulletproof Podcast kicks off the summer with a discussion of 2018's The Meg!
Why go to the beach and potentially be eaten by a megalodon when you can listen to Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise and Ryan Campbell finally talk about a Jason Statham movie on the Bulletproof Podcast?! The similarities to the Fast and the Furious franchise, Bingbing Li's vast shark knowledge, the G.I. Joe like vehicles, the possible name of The Meg porn parody and Statham's Jonas being the ultimate hero are among...
Published 05/27/23
CTB and Chad Cruise are joined by Bulletproof Action's #1 Don "The Dragon" Wilson fan, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, to discuss The Dragon's 1993 film, Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel!
Ring of Fire II features star-crossed lovers, Dr. Johnny Woo (Don "The Dragon" Wilson) and Julie (Maria Ford), have their lives turned upside down by an underground warlord and we are talking all about it on Episode 93 of The Bulletproof Podcast. The awesomeness of Ian Jacklin's hair, the horrible first aid...
Published 05/10/23
We turned to our fellow action fanatics to select the theme for Episode 92 of The Bulletproof Podcast and 1992's Rapid Fire won definitively!
Join Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they reflect on Brandon Lee's first major starring role as Jake Lo, an art major who finds himself as the key witness against mob boss Tony Serrano. If dealing with the mob isn't enough, Jake has to deal with dirty FBI agents and a crusading cop who sees Jake as his way to finally take down the bad guys he has...
Published 04/26/23
On Episode 91 of The Bulletproof Podcast, Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise talk about one of their favorite Die Hard Clones, 1991's Toy Soldiers!
All things Toy Soldiers are discussed including Billy's brilliant plans and Joey's horrible plan... The gamble of casting Sean Astin as an action hero, the perfect casting of R. Lee Ermey and why didn't they just make Louis Gossett Jr's character, Chappy Sinclair and make Toy Soldiers a sequel to Iron Eagle!? Plus, the origin of the Yogurt name, the...
Published 04/15/23
It's WrestleMania Weekend and we are counting down our favorite action movies featuring pro wrestlers!
Join your host Chris the Brain, along with Chad Cruise and Ryan Campbell as they celebrate WrestleMania Weekend by looking back at some action movie classics that featured (and in some cases starred) some of the most legendary professional wrestlers of all-time. Did any of your favorites make the cut? Give Episode 90 of The Bulletproof Podcast a listen and find out! Plus, some last minute...
Published 04/01/23
It's a special listener request episode as the guys ride the waves and talk Surf Ninjas!
Join your hosts Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise (who rumor has it is the president of the Rob Schneider Fan Club) and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo (who actually saw Surf Ninjas in the theater back in the day) as they discuss the questionable casting of Leslie Nielsen as Col. Chi, Tone Loc likely sh*tting his pants on the way to Patu San, the various ways that Iggy could have been killed off and the quality...
Published 03/22/23
On Episode 88 of The Bulletproof Podcast we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Charles Bronson classic, 10 to Midnight!
Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they talk this unforgettable action/horror mash up as Charles Bronson's Leo Kessler hunts down serial killer Warren Stacy (played by Gene Davis). Stacy is targeting young women in the Los Angeles area who have "wronged" him, including Kessler's own daughter (played by Lisa Eilbacher) and that sends Kessler over the...
Published 03/16/23
The action and drama of the JCVD classic Lionheart is the topic of discussion on Episode 87 of The Bulletproof Podcast.
Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they are joined by Ryan Campbell to discuss the many names of Lionheart around the world, JCVD's most noble character, the wide variety of fight venues and opponents for Leon and Hostess Cupcakes!! Plus, the importance of Harrison Page to the movie and some of the recognizable faces seen throughout the movie.
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Published 02/15/23
On Episode 86 of The Bulletproof Podcast, 2009's Blood and Bone starring Michael Jai White is the topic of discussion. Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they do a deep dive on Blood and Bone, a movie that proved to be a showcase of Michael Jai White's talents. Blood and Bone also had a supporting cast that included Eamonn Walker, Dante Basco and Julian Sands... plus, a number of familiar faces for fans of combat sports. What surprised CTB the most about Blood and Bone? Was...
Published 02/01/23
Ahead of its 40th Anniversary, The Bulletproof Podcast takes a look back at the series premiere of the classic action/adventure series, The A-Team!
Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise along with special guest, Chris DePetrillo from Figures Toy Company as they discuss one of the most iconic shows of the 1980s, specifically the two-part series premiere titled "Mexican Slayride" that first aired on NBC on January 23, 1983. The premiere not only introduced the world to The A-Team...
Published 01/18/23
The Bulletproof Podcast kicks off 2023 with a discussion of Romeo Must Die because Chad Cruise thought it was the Jet Li movie with Mark Dacascos (it is not).
Join Chad Cruise, Chris the Brain and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the actual cast of Romeo Must Die which includes Jet Li, Aaliyah, DMX, Delroy Lindo, Russell Wong and Isaiah Washington. Plus, the comic relief of Anthony Anderson, the before its time NFL stadium plans, the music, the football scene and a title that really doesn't fit...
Published 01/04/23
The Christmas action of Batman Returns is the topic of discussion on Episode 83 of the Bulletproof Podcast.
Your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise are joined by Batman superfan, Captain Ian Garriot, to talk the sequel to the 1989 blockbuster! It is Christmas time in Gotham City and Michael Keaton has returned as Batman and he has his hands full with three villains... Danny DeVito's Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman and last but not least, Christopher Walken's Max Shreck! Is this...
Published 12/22/22