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Unstoppable is number 2 in the train block and what a train movie it is. Denzel and Chris Pine race against the clock to stop a ghost train full of toxic chemicals from crashing into a small town in Pennsylvania in this (loosely) based on a true story high octane classic. Sit down, buckle up, tie off your air brakes, and join the fellas as they discuss Unstoppable from 2010 directed by Tony Scott.

Under Siege 2 is kicking off the Train Block on About That Action as a good ease off the Seagal block. Although Dark Territory really had no business being a sequel at all, it still provides just enough action to make it watchable. If you want to hear all about the movie, Josh's comedy bits, Marsh and Tom's argument, among many other completely irrelevant conversations, tune in turn up and get pum...

We took this time to appreciate the fact that we have been a show for a full year. It has been an absolute blast. Come hang with the boys as they reminisce about the memories they've made and the movies they've watched.  

On Deadly Ground is the final film for the "Block of Seagals" and one hell of a way to close out. In 1994, Steven Seagal was given the reigns for a film in which he starred and directed. This film centers around Forest Taft, an oil fireman who discovers that the oil company he works for is purposefully cutting corners to retain land rights for oil drilling which will lead to an ecological disaster...

Under Siege was a Steven Seagal box office slam dunk from 1992 during the height of his run. Featuring the best cook in the Navy fighting off hired guns on a WW2 battleship, this film ticks a lot of boxes that any true Action Jock is sure to love. Join the fellas as they discuss what works, what doesn't work, and how Under Siege became a staple for any fan looking for high octane Seagal cinema. Lo...

Steven Segal has been a household name in the action genre since the late 1980s. Hitting the film scene hard with several back to back hits, he earned his spot on the Mount Rushmore of action stars. Out For Justice was one of his first movies that propelled him to superstardom with unique fight scenes, funny dialogue, gritty characters, and heavy over the top violence. Join the fellas as they disc...

The mid to late 2000s was ripe with reboots and late age sequels to classic tv and film franchises. One such entry was the 2010 reboot of the 1980s action classic show The A Team which features a rag tag group of former Army Rangers dishonorably discharged from the US military only to form their own secret mercenary group. Featuring the likes of Liam Neeson, Bradly Cooper, and UFC legend Quinton "...

Dennis Rodman was white hot in 1997 and Hollywood decided to give him a chance on the big screen in Double Team with JCVD but does his star power on the court translate to mega stardom? Tune into About That Action podcast to find out what the fellas have to say about the second movie in the Jock Block!

Stone Cold was an action movie starring former college football phenom Brian Bosworth as a police officer on suspension tasked with infiltrating a notorious biker gang. This movie had a fairly sizable budget and more than one face you will surely recognize lending performances that this film may or may not be entirely worthy of. Despite its unfortunate underperformance in the box office, this movi...

Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla 2 was initially released in Japan in 1993 and later in the US in 1999 and features the introduction of series favorite, "Baby Godzilla". With its low tech special effects and elaborate miniature cityscapes its hard not to find deep appreciation in the craftsmanship that went into the old Godzilla films, and even though the fellas have a hard time staying on topic, they al...

Pacific Rim is often considered the king of the giant robot genre. Debuting in 2013, this Del Toro action classic finally answers the question "What if robots fought big monster????" If you like giant robots, if you like giant monster, if you like Woody Allen impressions, if you like The Misfits, then this episode is perfect for you. Pop on those headphones and turn up the volume to hang out with...

Robot Jox was a science fiction/action film about a dystopian future where nations settle all major disputes with large scale robots piloted by a single pilot called "Jox". Without the luxury of CGI, this movie was forced to utilize conventional techniques at the time to showcase the fight sequences. Does Robot Jox hold up after over 30 years? Or does it crash and burn? Tune in to About That Actio...

Boondock Saints was a mid budget action movie that dropped in 1999 amid other absolutely smash hits like The Matrix, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and End of Days and follows two vigilante brothers in Boston exacting divine punishment on those they feel worthy of God's wrath. With heavy inspiration from Quinton Tarantino, this film was written AND directed by a complete rookie film maker. Bombing...

Briefing: 1999 saw several satanic themed movies just on the edge of the new millennium and one of those was End of Days starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold is a down and out former cop turned private security who unravels a sinister plot to bring about the apocalypse in the name of Satan. Does this movie save the audience? Or does it bring about a chaotic hellscape for the watcher to navigate?...

Priest was a 2011 comic book adaptation that didn't quite hit the mark. With its dark tone, pallid color pallet, and confusing world building it didn't quite strike a chord with critics and audiences alike. The fellas sat down to discuss what this movie did right and what this movie did wrong among many other topics. Topics that include: going the church, Tom's love of big brim hats, and can you r...

Hard Boiled is one of the most well known Hong Kong classic action movies and for good reason. Join the fellas as they sit down and discuss one of their favorite field trip movies to date with Hard Boiled.

2014 saw the release of a criminally overlooked WW2 movie about a tank crew fighting their way through Germany. With intense tank battles, hardcore realistic violence, and a grim depiction of the reality of war, director David Ayer set out to create a movie that showcased just how bleak the fight for freedom could be and the bonds formed because of it. Join About That Action as they bond over thei...

Join the Big Dogs as they discuss Chuck Norris's smash B Movie hit: Missing In Action. The Dogs cover not just the movie but attitudes during the Vietnam War, video games, cool headbands, and who looks coolest holding a gun. This movie scored low on the tomato meter but high on vibes. Belt up that M60, pull back the slide, turn up the volume, and let it rip with the fellas from About That Action a...

If you love the good old US of A, Mel Gibson, and a very loose retelling of the American Revolution, boy do we got a movie for you. Join the fellas as they sit down and discuss the ins and outs of this wartime popcorn classic on how Mel Gibson almost single handedly defeated the British and gained America's independence. About That Action proudly presents The Patriot. 

This week on About That Action, the fellas discuss the 2003 heist classic The Italian Job starring Mr. 4am himself, Mark Wahlberg as the mastermind behind a heist crew tasking themselves with stealing 30 million dollars of gold from their double crossing ex partner in crime. If you like Italy, then LA, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, gold bars, Seth Green, and Mini Coopers then this movie is exact...

Den of Thieves was an overlooked heist/action movie from 2018 with a solid cast and even more solid action. Sit down with the fellas as they discuss not only the movie, but sports, fighting, ICP (yes Insane Clown Posse) and what its like to run your first marathon. A lot to listen to and even more to like on About That Action

Viewers voted for Heat and the boys delivered in this explosive coverage of one of the most popular crime thrillers of all time. Sit back and listen to Josh summarize the movie, Tom get cancelled, and Marsh GLAZE the movie that ultimately brought this gang together in conversation. The heist movie block is kicking off with a bang in this week's episode of About That Action!

Join the fellas as they discuss the iconic action classic Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. They also discuss Chicago food, the importance of art, and the FILTH of Adult Swim. This is an off the rails episode you're not gonna want to miss.  

Join the fellas as they discuss the second Mortal Kombat movie instead of the first one for some reason. They discuss the acting, costumes, CGI, and greenscreen in this video game cult classic. Also, this episode might go off the rails more than usual. Enjoy this episode commercial free!

Join the fellas as they vaguely discuss the 2010 forgotten stinker Prince of Persia. Tune in and turn up to find out just what works (not much) and doesn't work (everything else) about the podcast's very first Disney IP based on the video game of the same name. Then Listen to them rewind time and talk about Predator instead.