Punch Mountain

Punch Mountain is canceling the apocalypse to watch PACIFIC RIM. Mac and David discuss cool names, unwanted thoughts in the drift, and alien death scenes before revealing PACIFIC RIM’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is driving a monster truck through a car lot with ROAD HOUSE. Mac and David discuss Patrick Swayze’s swagger, Ben Gazzara’s brilliance, and falling polar bears before revealing ROAD HOUSE’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is smashing every mirror for PUNISHER: WAR ZONE. Mac and David discuss bold accent choices, mob-run recycling, and parkour murder before revealing PUNISHER: WAR ZONE’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain sharpens our fingernails into claws for THE WOMAN KING. Mac and David discuss the appeal of robes, whimsical training montage music, and Viola goddam Davis before revealing THE WOMAN KING’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is blowing past Mach 10 with TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Mac and David discuss the legality of bar signage, the popularity of “Great Balls of Fire,” and the logistics of Dogfight Football before revealing TOP GUN: MAVERICK’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is teaming up with Scotland Yard for YES, MADAM. Mac and David discuss apples as silencers, Michelle Yeoh's 80s looks, and slow-motion injuries before revealing YES, MADAM’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is letting it grow long with THE DIRTY DOZEN. Mac and David discuss speedbag etiquette, cutting rope with gunfire, and fancasting before revealing THE DIRTY DOZEN’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is ready to rise, roar, and revolt with RRR. Mac and David discuss dance battles, CGI animal attacks, and the power of friendship before revealing RRR’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is taking down the Ma-Ma Clan with DREDD. Mac and David discuss fictional drug names, slow-motion shootouts, and skate parks of the future before revealing DREDD’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is pulling an overnighter at the video store for some Inventory. Mac and David take stock of the first 12 episodes, respond to some listener feedback, and give a glimpse into some coming attractions.

Punch Mountain is packing a bag and catching a flight with PASSENGER 57. Mac and David discuss the motivations of 90s action villains, product placement at local fairs, and exploding stair cars before revealing PASSENGER 57’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is breaking out of the psych ward with a syringe full of Drano because it's time to watch TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY. Mac and David discuss Linda Hamilton’s general badassery, perfect stepdad names, and knowing the why of why we cry before revealing T2's place in the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is gathering every available light source we have because we’re going PITCH BLACK. Mac and David discuss future air travel, tough guy shaving, and bio-raptors before revealing PITCH BLACK’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.  

Punch Mountain is adding more ballast at the next port because we’re cruising on THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE. Mac and David discuss Oscar grabs, cool preachers, and top shelf suppository humor before revealing THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain is dropping off a bag of money at the bus station because we’re out to catch THE DRIVER. Mac and David discuss PG action, the odds of getting caught robbing a bank, and characters without names, before revealing THE DRIVER’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain sets some Predator traps because we’re on the hunt for some PREY. Mac and David discuss murder helmets, helpful dogs, and cruelty towards CGI animals, before revealing PREY’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain gasses up the rescue copter because we’ve got ourselves a CLIFFHANGER. Mac and David discuss John Lithgow’s accent, Ralph Waite’s zest for living, and what to yell at Sylvester Stallone when you see him on the street, before revealing CLIFFHANGER’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Punch Mountain goes deep into the woods of Southern California to capture some DEADLY PREY. Mac and David discuss good/bad movies, waterbeds, jorts, and bloodless amputations before revealing DEADLY PREY's place on the definitive ranking of action movies. 

Punch Mountain dons a bowlcut wig and goes rogue with CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2019). Mac and David discuss PG-13 violence, bad Photoshop, and the profitability of murderous home operating systems before revealing the position of CHARLIE'S ANGELS on the definitive ranking of action movies.

This episode, Punch Mountain blows up its moonshine still for HARD TARGET. Mac and David discuss crime scene security, punching snakes, and Wilford Brimley's horseback riding skills before revealing HARD TARGET's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

This episode, Punch Mountain goes deep undercover with THE RAID 2. Mac and David discuss prison brawl etiquette, novelty weapons, and a previously unknown Andy Serkis cameo before revealing THE RAID 2's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Welcome to Punch Mountain! David and Mac review action movies one by one to discover their place on Punch Mountain, the definitive action movie rankings. On this episode, get ready for some hot talk about Michael Bay's THE ROCK.