Punch Mountain

Punch Mountain is going on an elephant rescue with THE PROTECTOR. Mac, David, and special guest Kath Barbadoro discuss acting opposite an elephant, deleted scenes, and extreme sports gangs before revealing THE PROTECTOR’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Bonus Minisode! Punch Mountain is momentarily pausing the business of action for a quick mini-episode featuring some horror movie picks for the month of October. Plus, a tale of real life hamburger-related horror! We'll be back with a full length episode this week.

Punch Mountain is lacing up its skates in preparation for SUDDEN DEATH. Mac, David, and special guest Kerri Lendo discuss mascot fights, Jean Claude Van Damme's fire marshal physique, and terrorist payrolls before revealing SUDDEN DEATH's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is throwing on a pair of shades for BLADE 2. Mac and David discuss vampire raves, the slow speed of light, and trash-talking Wesley Snipes before revealing BLADE 2’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is thinking it’s back with JOHN WICK. Mac and David discuss the assassin’s code of honor, criminal underworld infrastructure, and the purchase power of murder tokens before revealing JOHN WICK’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is squeezing into its supersuit and taking on THE INCREDIBLES. Mac and David discuss animation versus live action, super powered body horror, and avoid conversations about slash fiction before revealing THE INCREDIBLES’ place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain has gotta smash and go fast if they’re gonna find the LOST BULLET. Mac and David discuss cocaine logic, Eurothugs, and murder cars before revealing LOST BULLET’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain has no time to stop for gas because we have a NEED FOR SPEED. Mac and David discuss illegal street racing infrastructure, bad ways to quit your job, and Michael Keaton’s easiest paycheck ever before revealing NEED FOR SPEED’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is putting Episodes 25-36 on the shelves one last time in our latest Inventory episode!  Mac and David discuss their final thoughts about the past 12 episodes, share some exciting news about the next dozen selections, and answer some listener questions. Punch Mountain is now on Discord! Join our server: https://discord.gg/HqP8sY7E

Punch Mountain is negotiating with terrorists now that OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN. Mac and David discuss post-9/11 action, curious casting choices, and Gerard Butler's tough guy accent before revealing OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is getting tipsy with DRUNKEN MASTER. Mac and David discuss 30-year-old teenagers, culturally insensitive waiters, and too much shit talk before revealing DRUNKEN MASTER's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is back on assignment with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2. Mac and David discuss manufactured action, uncomfortably horny villains, and the alternate history of Dougray Scott before revealing MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is crashing and burning with ROBOT JOX. Mac and David discuss the rules of robot war, old man fistfights, and TALLADEGA NIGHTS connections before revealing ROBOT JOX’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is raiding some tombs with THE MUMMY. Mac and David discuss smarm & charm, the allure of crashing library shelves, and extremely killable characters before revealing THE MUMMY's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is renewing its library card for GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE. Mac and David discuss secret societies, rule-abiding assassins, and abandoned malls before revealing GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is leveling up some villagers with THE SEVEN SAMURAI. Mac and David discuss samurai aptitude tests, male friendship, and horse insults before revealing THE SEVEN SAMURAI’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is firing up the V8 Interceptor with THE ROAD WARRIOR. Mac and David discuss razorblade boomerangs, heavy metal costumes, and non-union stuntwork before revealing THE ROAD WARRIOR’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is flooring the gas pedal for SPEED. Mac and David discuss hidden thumbs, jumping buses, and the true nature of bombs before revealing SPEED’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is slamming down a glass of tequila and getting HARD BOILED. Mac and David discuss bird-friendly coffee houses, cursing in English, and the physics of getting shot before revealing HARD BOILED’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain spares no expense on a trip to JURASSIC PARK. Mac and David discuss 1990s raptor fever, underpaid contractors, and the cruel lack of real-life dinosaur parks before revealing JURASSIC PARK’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain takes stock! It's an Inventory episode. Mac and David give some final thoughts about the last 12 additions to the Mountain, answer listener questions, share a story about religious theft, and reveal some upcoming titles.

Punch Mountain is punching it into hyperdrive with STAR WARS, EPISODE VIII: THE LAST JEDI. Mac and David discuss letting go of the past, red offices, and the origin of blue milk before revealing THE LAST JEDI’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain reads miranda rights to a corpse with ROBOCOP 2. Mac and David discuss loud future drugs, lil criminals, and stop-motion robots before revealing ROBOCOP 2’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is filling guitars with cuhcaine and watching DESPERADO. Mac and David discuss royalty-free sound effects, bad guy's bad aim, and one-sided phone calls before revealing DESPERADO’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.  

Punch Mountain is adopting a break-up hyena and watching BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN). Mac and David discuss on-the-nose soundtracks, curious funhouse attractions, and coke fights before revealing BIRDS OF PREY’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies