The Action Addicts

Today we are joined by stuntwoman, actress and champion fencer Kelley Poling. We sit down and have a fun talk about our thoughts on the industry, the skills she acquired growing up that prepared her for the world of stunts, her ongoing life in the world of acting and that time she toured with Madonna cutting carrots and putting on S&M gear. This show has it all!  Kelley's Instagram: www.i...

In today's episode of the Action Addicts, we have returning guest Robb Antequera joining me to talk about Cyborg which stars his favourite action movie star Jean Claude Van-Damme! We dive deep into this Albert Pyun directed classic and also talk a little bit about JCVD's interesting career and some of the troubles he's had along the way. Considering the crazy story of how this film even came into...

Yes folks today we are back with another Antonio Banderas film but this time he is very much the star of the show. Robert Rodriguez's epic follow up to his debut film El Mariachi. Joining me today is aspiring stuntman Aaron Vargas who picked this film to the personal connection he made with it upon first viewing. Make sure you've got your beverage of choice because this is another long one guys. A...

Welcome this week's guest Lindsay Wilkins to talk about 2013's Action-Horror film Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. Lindsay is the host of the Schlock and Awe podcast and suggested this film after we got chatting. As this is actually a film I personally really like and enjoyed when it first released I was all too happy to revisit it and help maybe spread some love for this often overlooked uniqu...

Join me today as I welcome special guest Matthew Essary to talk and learn about Indian action films! Starting off specifically in this episode with 2021's Tamil language film Master. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk about the 1995 film Assassins starring Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas and Julianne Moore. A film that didn't do well commercially upon its initial release but one that has amassed a fanbase over time. Once again I am here to champion an underrated classic that just doesn't seem to get the love it deserves. We are joined this week by Super Marcey of the Super Network, podcaster...

This week on the Action Addicts podcast we are joined by Wendi Freeman to discuss the 2021 release Copshop, starring Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo, Toby Huss and Alexis Louder directed by Joe Carnahan. We talk about what we both think and in all honesty come at this from different places. We also go massively off-topic and talk about Valiant Comics for a bit.  Wendi's Twitter:  @DFWendi Ac...

In today's Action Addicts episode, I have YouTube sensation and partnered Twitch streamer "DeeBeeGeek" AKA Brendan joining me to have a nice fireside chat about the 2021 incarnation of Mortal Kombat. We look at the franchise as a whole, where it's going, what it could become, MCU comparisons and a decent dose of gaming knowledge. This is a little bit different from a normal episode, it's less focu...

Today's episode is about Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, also known as Story of Ricky, it's a 1992 Hong Kong martial arts film written and directed by Lam Nai-Choi, and based on the Japanese manga Riki-Oh by Masahiko Takajo and Saruwatari Tetsuya. Joining me to break this film down is One Perfect HEADshot AKA Alex, owner of the fantastic YouTube channel Kinemotions and purveyor of fantastic Twitter t...

Joining me today we have Shafi Malik the host of Who Dropped the Popcorn and a fellow British podcaster. We team up today to talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 classic The Running Man. An adaptation of a Stephen King novel this film had a lot to say and perhaps is actually not as appreciated as it should be. Shafi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShafOneAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/a...

Today I am joined by Andy Gorham to talk about one of the most interesting films of Hong Kong's action golden age. Yuen Biao and Cynthia Rothrock start in this Cory Yuen directed action thriller. A lawyer who takes the law into his own hands and goes on a mission of vengeance against the crime bosses that no one can put away when confined to the rules of court. We break down this darker film from...

Join me and welcome Mike Scott back to the podcast as we discuss the 2019/2021 Japanese film Hydra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am joined by Robb Antequerra A.K.A. The Cinema Drunkie to talk about the 1985 Cannon Group success, Invasion USA! Naturally, we go off the rails a little bit, watching this film today is a very different experience than it would have been in the 80s or even the 90s. Buckle up everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am joined by Mike Scott of the Action for Everyone and Adkins Undisputed podcasts as we discuss the latest Spider-Man blockbuster and absolutely go off the rails and talk about the MCU, comics, going to cinemas and everything in between. Mike's Twitter: @hibachijustice Action Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alright, ladies and gentlemen here we go! The first true episode that I thought would be about 40 minutes. Yeah, It's an hour long. Listen to me talk about the 1985 classic Commando. I break down some of the parts that really work for me and a few things that stick out upon my latest rewatch of a personal favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the wonderful weirdness that is my headspace. This is a short basically 10-minute ramble that lets you know what you're in for. I'm your host Scott Wiley and I'm here to talk to the masses and get into the action with you all on my brand new podcast.  If you wanna reach out or follow us then feel free to say hi on Twitter @AddictsAction or shoot us an email using actionaddictpod@gm...