The I.P. Squad

John, Mike Gorgone and Elliott Lewis continue the investigation into video game adaptations with 1995's "Mortal Kombat." Listen to them discuss the kick ass soundtrack, fights in hell, Christopher Lambert's bonkers performance and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the archives, here's a past episode discussion of 1994's "Double Dragon" from the Punch Up Entertainment show "The Action Shelf." For access to the full archive of past shows and episodes: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Michael continue the investigation into video game adaptations with 1994's "Street Fighter." Listen to them discuss Raul Julia's incredible performance, the lack of fight scenes, Van Damme watching home movies while driving a boat and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John starts a new investigation into live action video game adaptations, Mike Gorgone joins him to kick things off with 1993's "Super Mario Bros." Listen to them discuss the unbelievably weird choices this movie makes, cast members' miserable experiences, the loyal cult fanbase and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

John & Michael finish their investigation into the Universal Soldier franchise with 2012's "Universal Soldier: Day Of Reckoning." Listen to them discuss the bold shift in tone and genre, switching the lead to Scott Adkins, the unbelievably brutal fight scenes and so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Michael continue their investigation into the Universal Soldier franchise with 2009's "Universal Soldier: Regeneration." Listen to them discuss the darker tone of this entry, much more hand to hand combat, whether Dolph is the main villain and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Michael continue their investigation into the Universal Soldier franchise with 1999's "Universal Soldier: The Return." Listen to them discuss the attempt to get continuity back on the rails, the shameful under utilization of Michael Jai White, baffling camera angles and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Michael continue their investigation into the Universal Soldier franchise with 1998's "Universal Soldier 3: Unfinished Business." Listen to them discuss this being shot simultaneously with the last movie, Burt Reynolds as mastermind supervillain mastermind, the totally pointless return of Jeff Wincott and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted...

John & Michael continue their investigation into the Universal Soldier franchise with 1998's "Universal Soldier 2: Brothers In Arms." Listen to them discuss the dull replacement for JCVD, the protagonist switch, Gary Busey trying to carry this movie on his own and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

A new investigation begins as Michael Lissman joins John to examine the Universal Soldier franchise. They kick things off with 1992's "Universal Soldier." Listen to them discuss JCVD's casual nudity, the lack of hand to hand combat, making the horrors of war popcorn entertainment and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

John & Mike finish their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2024's "Alien: Romulus." Listen to them discuss the strong lead performances, creepy CGI resurrected Ian Holm, this being the de facto third best entry in the Alien series and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Brendan continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2022's "Prey." Listen to them discuss the back to basics approach, this being a streaming release, an all time great movie dog and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2018's "The Predator." Listen to them discuss the massive studio meddling, Olivia Munn's character making no sense, the near miss of an insane ending and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2017's "Alien: Covenant." Listen to them discuss the severely compromised vision, Fassbender on Fassbender fights, is this movie Island Of Dr. Moreau in space and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2012's Prometheus. Listen to them discuss the aversion to making this a real deal prequel, the incredibly stupid scientists, Fassbender damn near saving the movie and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2010's "Predators." Listen to them discuss the return form for the franchise, creating new creature designs, the perception this film bombed and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2007's "Aliens vs. Predator." Listen to them discuss the meaning of the subtitle, why this movie is set in small town America, the extreme darkness of the cinematography and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2004's "Alien vs. Predator." Listen to them discuss the decision to abandon the plot of the original comic, the cast of mostly unknowns, dense mythology and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1997's "Alien: Resurrection." Listen to them discuss the stacked cast of character actor, Joss Whedon's tone, the design of the Xenomorph/Human hybrid and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1992's "Alien 3." Listen to them discuss the disastrous production history, a rage inducing opening sequence, the inherent nihilism of the plot and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1990's "Predator 2." Listen to them discuss the baffling decision to set it in the future, the awesomeness of Danny Glover, a massive increase in gore and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1987's "Predator." Listen to them discuss the killer creature design, the most macho cast, how this films blends genres so well and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1986's "Aliens." Listen to them discuss the brilliant decision to switch genres, an exceptional ensemble cast, how much of the franchise iconography comes from this sequel and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

A new investigation begins as Mike Gorgone joins John to examine the Alien and Predator franchise(s). They kick things off with 1979's "Alien." Listen to them discuss the masterful tension building, Sigourney Weaver's screen debut, the HR Giger designs and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys wrap up their investigation into Pulp Hero movies with 2013's "The Lone Ranger." Listen to them discuss the astronomical budget, Johnny Depp's shockingly offensive Tonto performance, an all timer of a train action sequence and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.