Men Of Action Podcast

On this Episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi and Graham found themselves stuck on an island during WWII out gunned by the US navy. Suddenly out of the jungle a prehistoric monster emerged saving them with its massive head of razor sharp teeth and thick lizard skin. Left on the island to recover from the battle the beast was hit with nuclear radiation from nearby atomic testing and mutated into a gigantic terrifying city destroying creature its name... Eddie Morrison. That's right our old friend Eddie Morrison has returned to the Men of Action to watch the 1991 cult classic Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. A movie both Graham and Crupi had not seen but one that Eddie is an expert on.        Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah 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” AKA “Men of Compare and Contrast” it’s part two of our Stallone Vs Schwarzenegger, Rambo vs Commando, John vs John special event. Join us as we grab our quad barrel rocket launchers, let off some steam and blast our way through the 1985 action classic Commando. A movie both Graham and Crupi had not seen...in its entirety so it’s about damn time they got off their buts and checked it out. As a bonus hang around after the episode for Graham’s in depth thoughts on the recent action movie Gemini Man.     Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Commando      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 finally live up to our other persona as the “Men of Compare and Contrast” in part one of our Stallone Vs Schwarzenegger, Rambo vs Commando, John vs John special event. Join us as we delve into two movies that set the standard for the Golden Age of Action. This week we look at the 1985 action classic Rambo: First Blood Part II. A movie Crupi had seen and Graham had not.   Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Rambo: First Blood Part II 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” while minding their own business in a dustball town just north of the Mexico border Crupi and Graham were approached by some farmers in need of skilled podcasters to scare off a bandit leader and his men from attacking their village. A little confused as to why these farmers asked them and not professional gunfighters, Crupi and Graham decided to sit down and watch the 1960 absolute classic western The Magnificent Seven to get some tips. A movie Crupi had seen and Graham had not.   Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the The Magnificent Seven IMDB Page      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify

Once more into the breach dear friends! The Men of Action are back for our third Very Special Episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” where Graham and Crupi sit down to compare and contrast the the last ten action films they’ve seen so far and puzzle out the state of the “Pantheon of Action”. We also look at the slew of upcoming action movies in our segment "Coming Attractions: Turbo Edition" as well as answer some listener questions.     Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher or Spotify     

Every generation has a legend...Every journey has a first step… Every podcast has a beginning… this was ours. The year was 2017, Crupi was in Lisbon and Graham was in London they had microphones and an idea to watch action movies of the 80’s and 90’s and and do a podcast about them, but first they had to test the equipment. It's been nearly two years since started recording and after 33 episodes we’ve decided to share our fabled Lost Pilot with all of you as a little look back at where it all started.  Thank you for the continued support and we hope you enjoy this little trip down memory lane. 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 see in the not too distant future that Australia has become a desolate hellscape and water is worth more than gold. The country is now ruled by a fascist government controlled by money hungry corporations hell bent on stealing natural resources from the greater population. Anyone that opposes the government is rounded up and made to work in the mines as part of the new national welfare scheme. Also, we watched the 1995 action movie Tank Girl starring Lori Petty. A movie Graham had seen and Crupi had not.    Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Tank Girl IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” after being bitten by a vampire Crupi and Graham are saved by a mysterious stranger wearing black leather coat, sungalsses and carrying a sharp sword. Through a series of exposition dumps and late 90’s techno music, the boys find themselves in a secret war between vampires, American poet Robert Frost, something called a “daywalker” and an old country music star. The only way they’ll be able to survive this war is by sitting down and watching the 1998 Wesley Snipes superhero movie Blade. A movie both Graham and Crupi had seen but had to revisit Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Blade IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi and Graham have bitten off more than they can chew and are being relentlessly hunted by a crooked Oldman who killed their family over some dodgy podcasting. Desperate and alone they turn to a Professional to help them understand the ways of the filmmaking world his name Craig. Joining us on this special episode is Actor, Director, Producer and Writer Mr Craig Behnna to help discus the 1994 action movie Leon (The Professional). A movie Graham and Craig had seen and Crupi had not.    Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Leon (The Professional) IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

Of all Casablanca rip-offs in all the action films in all the world, the hosts of "The Men of Action Podcast" chose to jaw about this one. Play the podcast again, Sam! And witness the continuation of a beautiful friendship, as Graham and Crupi wade into a VHS dystopia where the crües are mötley, soap bubbles are adhesive and the strip-dances are wet! In this episode, they discuss 1996's Barb Wire starring 1996's Pamela Anderson: a movie Crupi had seen and Graham had only shared stolen glaces with in that one aisle at the video rental store he wasn't suppose to go down. 

In this episode of "The Men of Action Podcast" experienced renegade Andrew Crupi and slick-talkin' rookie Graham Self are in the big city with a few days to podcast. As the temperature rises, they must contend with voodoo gangs, Colombian cartels, clandestine government agents and their most nefarious foe of all, Alan Silvestri's not-stop merrie melodies... also there's an invisible alien killer running around. Previously on this Men of Action mini-serial, we hunted down "Predator" (1987) in episode 9, now join us for the next instalment where take vacation to LA in pursuit of 1990's "Predator 2". A film Crupi had seen but had remained cloaked from Graham's sight... until now! Stay tuned from the final chapter where we venture to the old west for "Predator 3: The Secret of Predator's Gold". Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Predator 2 IMDB Page   Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher  

On this flashback episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we are celebrating our One Year Anniversary by visiting a sequel to one of our earlier films The Guns Of Navarone , the 1978 action blockbuster Force 10 From Navarone.  A movie Graham had seen and Crupi had not. Programming  Note: It’s been 17 years since our last episode so Graham and Crupi have been recast with Robert Shaw and Edward Fox. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Force 10 From Navarone IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

After all these episodes of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi and Graham have drifted apart and have begun telling each other lies about what they’ve been doing between episodes. However, after a series of escalating hijinks Crupi and Graham found themselves captured by a group of terrorist, forcing them to reveal to one another the honest truth, they both wanted to watch a certified action classic. So together they defeated the terrorist, stole a  Harrier Jump Jet and went to watch the 1994 blockbuster action movie True Lies a movie both Graham and Crupi had seen but had to revisit. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the True Lies IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi and Graham finally got their law degrees and became judges. They strapped on their golden eagle pauldrons, large codpieces, red crossed helmets and entered the mean streets of Megacity 1 to hand out justice. They are the law and in their eyes no action movie is above the law, not even the 1995 Sylvester Stallone movie Judge Dredd. A movie Crupi had seen and Graham had not. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Judge Dredd IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi and Graham discover that they are in fact brothers, one a drunk screw-up gambler the other one a cool martial arts expert. So to pay for Crupi’s debts they decide to rob an armored train carrying all of New York’s subway cash, called the Legal-tender Locomotive. Much like the 1995  action movie Money Train starring Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson and Jennifer Lopez. A movie Crupi had seen and Graham had not. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Money Train IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi and Graham relive the time they joined the police force and shot a guy on their first day, leading to dangerous game of cat and mouse with a deranged stockbroker. Much like the 1990 police action movie Blue Steel starring one of our favorite woman of action Jamie Lee Curtis. A movie both Graham and Crupi had not seen so it’s about damn time they got off their buts and checked it out.   Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Blue Steel IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

Here we are again with Another Very Special Episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” where Graham and Crupi sat down to compare and contrast the next ten action films they’ve seen so far and asses the state of the “Pantheon of Action”. Listen as we face our own “Army Of Darkness” and  set out on “The Quest” discover who was our “Top Gun” of action? Was it “Foxy Brown”, “Conan The Barbarian” or “RoboCop”. Will we “Die Hard” and face the “Long Kiss Goodnight” or will we “Tango and Cash” our way out of this predicament to discover that in the end they were “Mr Nice Guy”. We also opened up the MOA Mail bag to read some listener emails strangely all signed “From Russia With Love”.      Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

On this flashback episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” we were given a mission from MI5 to travel back to 1963 and rendezvous with a British secret agent on a train. Once there, our mission was simple, watch our first but definitely not last James Bond movie “From Russia With Love”. A movie Graham had seen and Crupi had not.   Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the From Russia With Love IMDB Page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher

On this Episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi and Graham found themselves out gunned on the mean neo-future streets of Detroit and called in reinforcements from their dark past. Out of the shadows a robotic figure appeared to guest host with them his name Eddie Morrison. Rebuilt after a terrible first day on the job this part man, part machine and all..round good bloke, sat down with the Men of Action to watch the 1987 cult action classic RoboCop. A movie both Graham and Crupi had seen but that Eddie is an expert on. Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Robocop IMDB page Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher Also make sure to check out Eddies band Haystacks Calhoon

On this episode of “The Men Of Action Podcast” Crupi and Graham have had enough! They were chased down the street by two gangs looking for a VHS, interrupted during their cooking demonstration in Melbourne Central and had their girlfriends kidnaped. So now they are off to seek revenge on all the people how have annoyed them. No more Mr nice Men Of Action, that's right it’s time to Kung Fu some but, just like Jackie Chan in the 1997 movie “Mr Nice Guy”. A movie Crupi had seen and Graham had not.     Would you like to know more about the film? Checkout the Mr Nice Guy IMDB page   Like what you hear? Why not subscribe to the Men Of Action Podcast on itunes or Stitcher