Bulletproof Podcast

Things are heating up on the Bulletproof Podcast, as we discuss Jeff Wincott in 1994's Open Fire! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they head into a chemical factory with Jeff Wincott to battle the likes of Patrick Kilpatrick and some familiar faced mercenaries! The meticulous plans of Patrick Kilpatrick's Stein Krueger, Jeff Wincott's Alec McNeil's redempti...

After a less than super showing at the box office this past weekend, 2026's Supergirl is the topic of discussion on Episode 211 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they analyze the follow up to last year's Superman. Among the talking points are Milly Alcock's performance as Kara/Supergirl, why Krem was a good choice for Supergirl's...

Episode 210 of the Bulletproof Podcast takes flight with Aces: Iron Eagle III. Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the third installment in the Iron Eagle franchise. Louis Gossett Jr. returning as Chappy Sinclair, Chappy's fellow Aces that included Sonny Chiba and the wonderfully named Horst Buchholz, the power and beauty of Rachel McLish, Tee Vee...

The Bulletproof Podcast enters Enemy Territory on Episode 209! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the Empire Pictures oddity, 1987's Enemy Territory starring Ray Parker Jr!?! The unlikely heroic duo of an insurance salesman and a telephone repairman, the bravery and toughness of the Briggs women, gummy worms inflation, Jan-Michael Vincent, and th...

We have the power on Episode 208 of the Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the second attempt at making a live-action Masters of the Universe movie! Nicholas Galitzine's He-Man, Jared Leto's Skeletor, the humor, the colorful world of Eternia and its cast of characters, the nods to the 1987 film, how Teela (Camila Mendes) was t...

We are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Raw Deal on Episode 207 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo and the returning Ryan Campbell as they discuss one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's more unsung films, 1986's Raw Deal! Is this Arnold's version of The Departed? How awesome is Ed Lauter? How much frosting was on that cake? Why can't Robert Davi take a hint?...

Enter The Arena of Death on Episode 206 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they dissect and discuss 1994's Cage II. Reb Brown's Scott using woman as a human shield, Lou Ferrigno's Billy and his hate for blue drink, a very talkative James Lew, the feature film debut of Shannon Lee, the unexpected return of James Shigeta's Mr. Yin, To McBee or Not t...

After the perfect start to his action movie career, Jeff Speakman returned in 1993's Street Knight! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo and Ryan Campbell as they discuss Speakman's sophomore effort. The nightmare situation that took Speakman's Jake Barrett out of the cop game, Barrett's butt-in-the-moonbeam walk, the gang tension between The Lords and The Blades, the competent vill...

Mortal Kombat II hit theaters this past weekend, and it is the topic of discussion on Bulletproof Podcast Episode 204! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they talk all things Mortal Kombat II. The new characters introduced in the sequel, how the new additions impacted the characters from the 2021 film, characters returning from the dead, the gory fatalities,...

We are Breathing Fire on Episode 203 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the poor man's Seasonal Film, 1991's Breathing Fire! Jerry Trimble and his plastic food, Bolo Yeung in drag, the music of Paul Hertzog, the ultra-realistic toilet water, Annie not calling the police after her parents were murdered, TJ Storm's break...

If you are subscriber to the Bulletproof Podcast, you have been notified of our Automatic episode... automatically! If you aren't a subscriber, what are you waiting for?!?! We are 202 episodes in! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they look back at 1995's Automatic starring Olivier Gruner, John Glover, Jeff Kober, Marjean Holden, and a bunch of people that T...

Episode 201 of The Bulletproof Podcast is one epic adventure! Special Guest, "Direct to Video Connoisseur" Matt Poirier joins Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell to discuss the absolute classic that is 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The efficiency of the movie's open and River Phoenix's spot on performance as Young Indy, Sean Connery and the father and son...

It's the milestone 200th episode of The Bulletproof Podcast and we are celebrating Death Wish style! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the one that started it all... 1974's Death Wish starring Charles Bronson! The transformation of Paul Kersey from bleeding heart liberal to the news cycle darling Vigilante, Sam and his crime rate statistics, Aim...

We are going Whacky for Jackie on Episode 199 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Celebrate Jackie Chan's birthday with Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss 1984's Wheels on Meals! The cultural melting pot that is Barcelona, the combination of Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao, the high tech food truck, the philandering neighbor, the seductive Sylvia, Keith Vitali and...

We pay tribute to the legendary Chuck Norris on Episode 198 of The Bulletproof Podcast. Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they share their earliest Chuck Norris memories before the discussion turns to 1986's Firewalker. Chuck getting a chance to cut loose, Chuck's chemistry with Louis Gossett Jr and Melody Anderson, the eye patch wearing Coyote, the obligato...

We are celebrating 40 years of RAD on Bulletproof Podcast Episode 197! Join your host Chris the Brain, and co-hosts "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo and Ryan Campbell as they discuss all the BMX action of RAD with Special Guest, Todd Gaines! The ultimate underdog Cru Jones, the multiple montages, Superstar Bart Taylor, the Bicycle Boogie, the wet blanket that was Talia Shire, Cru Jones' foul mouth si...

It's a special St. Patrick's Day edition of The Bulletproof Podcast and we are discussing some Lorenzo McLamas?!?! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they look back at the first sequel in the Snake Eater series, 1991's Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster! The pairing of Lorenzo Lamas and Larry B. Scott, a try hard big bad, the most conspicuous plumbing truck of a...

War Machine dropped on Netflix last Friday, and it is the subject of this week's edition of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join your host Chris the Brain, along with co-hosts "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo and Ryan Campbell as they discuss War Machine. A film starring Alan Ritchson of Reacher fame, and a film inspired by some true action classics. Favorite scenes, the tale of two movies feel, the effects...

This episode of The Bulletproof Podcast is dedicated to the memory of our friend Shawn Cavender. Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they enter the world of Bruceploitation and discuss 1980's Challenge of the Tiger. The personal favorite Bruceploitation movie of Shawn Cavender and one of the more cohesive Richard Harrison movies from the 1980s. Among the talki...

It's a rare starring role for the late great Steve James, and it is the topic of discussion on Episode 193 of the Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they chat all things Street Hunter. The talking points include the fantastic character names, the ultra cool Steve James, the strong supporting cast that included John Leguizamo and Frank Vin...

It's another in the long line of 90s underground fight movies on Episode 192 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss 1997's Balance of Power (aka Hidden Tiger). The cast of familiar faces that included Billy Blanks, Mako, a leggy James Lew, Voyo Goric, and "The Canadian Giant" himself, Garry Robbins, the multiple training m...

Love is in the air on Episode 191 of The Bulletproof Podcast as the guys discuss 2001's Valentine. Listen in as Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell dissect Valentine in honor of Valentine's Day. The multiple red herrings, the kills, the maggots, the creepy Valentine's Day cards, and of course, Denise Richards, are among the talking points. Plus, Ryan Campbell expresse...

It's a super edition of The Bulletproof Podcast as the guys discuss Superfights! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they look back at the pro wrestling inspired Superfights... complete with Keith Vitali doing his best Vince McMahon impersonation! The colorful cast of Superfighters, the skills of Brandon Gaines and the super fandom of his character Jack Cody,...

We are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Eliminators on Episode 189 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the unique, genre mashup, that is 1987's Eliminators! The Mandroid and the goon that despised him, the impressive Conan Lee, Harry Fontana IT Expert, Scientist Nora Hunter and SPOT the robot, the Quo Vadis, Bayou Be...

On Episode 188 of The Bulletproof Podcast, the guys tackle the newly released Netflix original movie, The Rip. Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the latest Matt Damon/Ben Affleck film. Among the topics of discussion are the Don't Trust Anybody atmosphere, the relatable spot the characters find themselves in, the keep you guessing storyline, and...