Men Of Action Podcast

After 50+ episodes the irreplaceable Men of Action are finally given a mission they cannot accept. That mission? Not discussing Chow Yun-fat's 1998 Hollywood debut The Replacement Killers. Not discussing this movie is a line the Andrew Crupi and Graham Self refuse to cross. Consequences be danged! A movie Crupi had seen and Graham had not.

Join us for a very special episode of the "The Men of Action Podcast". Weep as Crupi battles a debilitating sausage addiction. Listen from the edge of your seat as Graham becomes lost in a Harryhausen world of imaginary horrors and laugh as our hosts talk about the possible demise of movie going as we know it. In this special episode the Men of Action look back on their last 10 episodes, including their Cannon Films mini-series, and generally talk a lot of nonsense.

On this flashback episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we’re men, manly men, we’re men of action in tights, tight tights. We watch action movies and put them in the pantheon that’s right! We may sound like idiots, but watch what you say or else we’ll put out your lights.    It’s our 50 episode (sort of) and to celebrate we watched  the 1938 classic action movie The Adventures Of Robin Hood.  A movie Graham had seen and Crupi had not.   Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the The Adventures Of Robin Hood IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of the Men of action podcast watch our fourth and final film of our deep dive into the action films of 80’s and 90’s production powerhouse Cannon Films. Join us as we journey deep into the underbelly of Hong Kong to take part in the most secretive of martial arts tournaments the Kumite and fight for the honor of our sick master. But before we go we should watch the 1988 film Bloodsport so we know what to expect. A movie neither Graham or Crupi had seen before. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Bloodsport IMDB Page    Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of the Men of action podcast we are joined by the most powerful man in all the cosmos Eddie Morrison as we visit our third film of our four part deep dive into the action films of 80’s and 90’s production powerhouse Cannon Films. To save our home planet Eternia from the evil Skeletor, we must go on a journey of adventure and action to retrieve the Cosmic Key from a strange land called 1980’s Earth. With our Eddie-man by our side will we have the power to get through this episode? You’ll have to listen to find out as we watch the 1987 film Masters of the Universe. A movie neither Graham-man, Eddie-man or Crupi-man had seen before. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Masters of the Universe IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of the Men of action podcast we visit our second film of our four part deep dive into the action films of 80’s and 90’s production powerhouse Cannon Films.  So grab an axe cut a slice of pizza with some scissors and join us as we watch the 1986 gritty cop action film Cobra. A movie neither Graham or Crupi had seen before. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Cobra IMDB Page    Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of the Men of action podcast we begin a four part deep dive into the action films of 80’s and 90’s production powerhouse Cannon Films. Through these films we will be looking at some of the key action heroes and movie producing tropes that helped make  Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus the kings of the Hollywood B-movies in the 80’s. We are starting with the 1986 Chuck Norris film The Delta Force. A movie neither Graham or Crupi had seen before.   Content Warning: This film The Delta Force contains scenes and content related to Anti-Semitism, Holocaust trauma and Islamophobia, as such this episode contains discussions around and about those subjects.    Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the The Delta Force IMDB Page      Here is also the link to Vox Media podcast Today, Explained  Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this flashback episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we’ve been captured and locked up, but never fear we’ve got an escape plan. Graham “Big X” Self and Andrew “Tunnel King” Crupi are going to dig a series of tunnels using nothing but our sharp wits and penchant for bad jokes to break out of this prison once and for all. It’s not a good escape plan… It's a great escape plan and once free we’ll celebrate by watching the 1963 classic  The Great Escape.  A movie Graham had seen and Crupi had only seen half of. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the The Great Escape IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

In every generation there are a chosen two podcasters, they alone shall watch the action movies of the 80’s and 90’s and deem them worthy of the Pantheon Of Action, they are the Men Of Action. On this episode we watched the 1992 action vampire movie Buffy The Vampire Slayer. A movie both Crupi and Graham had seen and that started one of the most influential TV shows ever.    Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Buffy the Vampire Slayer IMDB Page        Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we watched the 1996 action blockbuster The Rock. A movie both Crupi and Graham had seen.      Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the The Rock IMDB Page        Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we’re calling all Hong Kong Cavaliers, Blue Blaze Originals and Rug Zugers to join us in our most crazy adventure yet. So, hop into the rocket car fire up the oscillation overthruster and get ready to watch the 1984 cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. A movie Crupi has seen and Graham had not.   Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension IMDB Page        Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify  

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we received a message on our old 90’s laptops telling us to watch the 1995 buddy assassin movie Assassins. A movie Crupi has seen and Graham has not. Sorry no time for better jokes in the description this week.  Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Assassins IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

Four more podcasts, that’s right “The Men Of Action Podcast” Very Special Episode Goes Fourth. This is another episode where Graham and Crupi sit down to compare and contrast the last ten action films they’ve seen so far and look at the state of the “Pantheon of Action”. As a special treat we are also looking back and rating our top 10 Action Movies of the last decade. Were the 2010’s as action packed as the 1980’s or 1990’s you’ll have to listen to find out. Lastly we open up the MOA Mail bag to answer some listener emails.   Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this flashback episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we are going back to where it all began, the cars, the women, the exoitic locations, the action, the cheesy one liners, and the stupidly dressed villains. That’s right, put on your tux, make yourself a vodka martini and join us as we revisit the very first James Bond film 1962’s action blockbuster Dr No.  A movie Graham had seen and Crupi had not.     Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Dr No IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast”we travel back to the future … no not that one. We watched another Sci-fi film set in the future, but this one has Lara Croft and Casey Jones doing a blade runner ripoff with the help of a robotic Jack Palance. That’s right this week we look at the 1993 Angelina Jolie movie Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow. A movie Crupi has seen and Graham has not. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we get ready to rrrrrrrumble. After traveling from Hong Kong to visit our Uncle in the Bronx, Vancouver for his wedding, we decided to stay for a few weeks and help out at his old grocery store. Unfortunately things go awry after we run afoul the local 90’s gang, fall for the gang leader's girlfriend and get mixed up with the infamous ‘White Tiger’ in a weird diamond heist. Luckily we’re a Kung Fu master who knows how to handle ourselves and fight a hovercraft. This week we look at the 1995 Jackie Chan movie Rumble in the Bronx. A movie both Crupi and Graham had seen.   Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Rumble in the Bronx IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we are no longer good boys… Oh no we’ve left our careers as a rapper and stand up comedian turned TV sticom stars to journey to the mean streets of Miami, to become action Bad Boys. This week we look at the 1995 Michael Bay movie Bad Boys, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. A movie both Crupi and Graham had seen.. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Bad Boys IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we’re seeing double. Separated as babies after the gruesome death of their parents the Men of Action have returned to British controlled Hong Kong to join forces and reclaim their family inheritance … a tunnel. This week we look at the 1991 action movie Double Impact, staring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Jean-Claude Van Damme. A movie Crupi had seen* and Graham had not.*Apparently not as much as he thought.   Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Double Impact IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” it’s a Graham special and we are breaking all the rules by watching a modern action movie. Will it reach the lofty standards we’ve come to expect of the Golden Age Of Action or should it just jack off out of here. This week we look at the 2012 action movie Jack Reacher. A movie Graham had seen and Crupi had not.       Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Jack Reacher IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

On this special Christmas episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi, the grizzeld old podcaster too old for this shit, has been partnered with Graham, an ex-special forces commando and loose cannon podcaster. Together they sat down to watch another Christmas action movie the 1987 classic “Lethal Weapon”. A movie Crupi and Graham had both seen. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!  Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Lethal Weapon IMDB page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify