About That Action

Join the fellas as they loosely discuss 1994's Street Fighter starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Conversation really floats away in this episode but together we all learn a little bit more about Muay Thai, UFC, Sumo Wrestling, and Mancow. So if you love Street Fighter, UFC, and/or Mancow, this episode is tailor made just for you. If you don't well, its still a great time with the boys. Crank up that...

Blade Trinity is the third and final installment in the Blade franchise. A movie that was met to low critic appeal but still was able to make well over its budget back. Join the fellas of About That Action to hear their thoughts on this critically panned film from a much beloved franchise.

Loosen those hips for some karate round house action with Blade 2. In this sequel to one of the most influential comic book movies of all time, vampires get a little bit of an upgrade, becoming faster, stronger, and harder to kill. Tune in to About That Action as they discuss just what makes this movie great as well as going on maybe more side tangents then ever heard before. If you love action, a...

Blade is an absolute staple of not just action movies but comic book movies in general. Without it, we would truly not have the Marvel Cinematic Universe we do today (for better or for worse) and the fellas absolutely loved this movie. So put on your bulletproof vest, sharpen your katana, roll up some garlic, and listen to About That Action tackle one of the best comic book movies ever made.

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters came out in 2013 to more or less middling reviews but the fellas think they were DEAD wrong! Sit back and listen to what the boys thought of this box office smash hit yet somehow criminally overlooked action/adventure. 

The Boys cover an absolute action classic with Highlander. Unanimously loved by all 3 of the fellas, this movie does not have the expected Goldie Locks scenario of opinions like we have come to love and appreciate. This movie is a banger through and through and even on a time crunch, they deliver one hell of an episode. So sit back, assemble your sword, do some pushups, and crank up that volume fo...

On episode 2 of the fantasy block of films, the gang covers Solomon Kane from 2010. Although not considered a fantasy classic by any means, still an overall solid sword and sorcery tale of a former violent pirate turned holy man in search of a girl he swore to protect. So pop in those headphones, sharpen your cutlas, and prepare for some grim fantasy with About That Action.

Kicking off the fantasy block of films was Marsh's suggestion for 13th Warrior. A film about an Arab man living amongst Vikings and helping them to vanquish a seemingly impossible evil. This movie was overall favored by the group and now YOU the listener can find out why. So sit back and turn up those headphones, crack your knuckles, sharpen your blade, and get ready to be About That Action.

Unfortunately for the squad, we watched Expendables 4, but luckily for listeners it ended up being a much more fun conversation. The final installment of The Expendables unfortunately crashes the plane after riding the high of 3 but the fellas' collective frustration shines through with one of the most EXPLOSIVE and CONTROVERSIAL episodes to date. Join the pod as they discuss potential nicknames,...

The fellas are getting close to finishing out the Expendables block with a high point for The Expendables 3. Although made to be PG-13, it more than makes up for the lack of blood and guts with far more interesting dialogue and fleshed out characters. Action movies are often times defined by the villain and Expendables 3 delivers with (the otherwise level headed and kind) Mel Gibson as Conrad Ston...

In the follow up to the blockbuster hit The Expendables, they raise the bar in every way. The fellas absolutely loved this addition to the franchise and in a rare instance, is better than the original. With much more fleshed out character work, bigger action pieces, and a more recognizable and compelling villain, this is one of the best sequels to an action franchise to date. Pop in those earbuds,...

About That Action is proud to shoot their wad early in the show by covering the most on the nose action series in existence with The Expendables. A four movie bullet riddled explosion fest that features the absolute pantheon of action stars from the 80s and 90s. Starring Sly Stallone and appearances by Arnold, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, and pod favorite Dolph Ludgren, this series really raises the bar...

In 2006, WWE productions joined the war effort to put out a movie that would help the army smash through its recruitment goals for the year and that movie was The Marine (purely correlative). The fellas from About That Action join forces to discuss this absolutely bizarre "action" fest. Tom, Josh, and Marsh all go full blown Goldie Locks and the three bears about this film for your listening enter...

On this episode of About That Action, the fellas were lucky to have on a Chicago local legend in the indie wrestling scene Craig Mitchell come through the studio (Josh's apartment) to discuss what it's like in the ring, the dos and don'ts of wrestling, and just what makes wrestling worth watching. So if you're a fan of the Condemned this episode might be lacking for you, but if you like wrestling...

This episode of the pod the fellas cover the 2002 smash hit fantasy classic Scorpion King. Since the 1980s, fantasy as a genre has taken sort of a nose dive but the boys were happy to note that this one holds up. Join the crew as they discuss the movie, Heat, Tom not wearing shorts for ten years, professional woman pants, Waingro, and even outdated financial systems. You're sure to not only be ent...

In this episode, the boys finally round out the Universal Soldier series with Day of Reckoning. A hard turn from the fun, fast, and simple vibe of the original, this movie deals with heavy themes and even heavier violence. With a complete script flip making JCVD's character the main antagonist of the story, we meet a new main character hell bent on revenge for the murder of his family. The fellas...

In this episode, the fellas discuss the 2010 hard hitting sleeper classic Universal Soldier: Regeneration. The third installment (second cannon) in the much overlooked action classic franchise. They discuss the fights, the stabs, the shots, and the environmental destruction that takes place in this simple yet very hard hitting underground action experience. Pop in the earbuds, bust out the bench p...

In the second episode of About That Action, the fellas cover the second movie in the Universal Soldier franchise with The Return. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Bill Goldberg's acting, JCVD not showing cheeks, what it was like to share a family computer growing up, and Michael Jai White not getting the screen time he deserved. Give the episode a listen, sit, and learn what it means to be a true...

About That Action accepted their draft letter to cover the original Universal Soldier from 1992. Resurrected from a different decade and implanted with drugs and tech to turn him into a killing machine, Jean-Claude Van Damme takes on Dolph Ludgren, the US military, and some random jobbers in a diner. Join the fellas try to understand just what a Unisol is among plenty of other stuff.