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John Campbell & Michael Lissman brave the universe of B action movies riffing and criticizing to stay alive as they valiantly search for a hidden gem amongst a pile of garbage.

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    • Aug 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 125 EPISODES


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    Marauders (w/Mike Gorgone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 98:28


    John & guest co-host Mike Gorgone face off against 2016's "Marauders." Listen to them discuss Bruce Willis doing the bare minimum, countless twists, the wild moral shifts of Christopher Meloni and so much more. 

    The King's Guard (W/Brendan Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 67:49


    John and guest co-host Brendan Jones face off against 2000 "The King's Guard." Listen to them discuss this being a film made by a ren faire, lame sword combat, totally insane user reviews and so much more. 

    Excessive Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 93:25


    John & Michael face off against 1993's "Excessive Force." Listen to them discuss the film endorsing bad police work, a supermodel dating cop, James Earl Jones slumming it hard and so much more. 

    Diablo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 80:52


    John & Michael face off against 2015's "Diablo." Listen to them discuss Scott Eastwood trying to be his dad, the insane twist, an incredibly stupid ambiguous ending and so much more. 

    Double Impact (w/Reed Morris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 114:46


    John, Michael and guest Reed Morris face off against 1991's "Double Impact." Listen to them discuss imaginary sex scenes, unclear revenge motivations, knife boots and so much more. 

    Nowhere To Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 101:17


    John & Michael face off against 1993's "Nowhere To Run." Listen to them discuss Van Damme peeping on lady, exposing himself to children, shooting dudes in slo-mo and so much more. 

    Lionheart (w/Elliott Lewis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 119:03


    John, Michael and guest Elliott Lewis face off against 1990's "Lionheart." Listen to them discuss JCVD being sexually harassed, street fight senses, the adorable orphan niece and so much more. 

    Cyborg (w/Mike Gorgone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 127:30


    John, Michael and guest Mike Gorgone face off against 1989's "Cyborg." Listen to them discuss cost cutting measures, flashback wigs, unexplained Christian imagery and so much more. 

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    Kickboxer (w/Maggie Torres)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 103:01


    John, Michael and guest Maggie Torres face off against 1989's "Kickboxer." Listen to them discuss JCVD's useless brother, mysterious spiritual falcons, guys who break bottles for a living. 

    Final Voyage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 97:53


    John & Michael face off against 1999's "Final Voyage." Listen to them discuss the unlimited ammo cheat in this movie, shameless use of footage from other movies, Ice T as a madman pirate and so much more. 

    Avengers Grimm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 91:53


    John & Michael face off against 2015's "Avengers Grimm." Listen to them discuss the mockbuster industry, indistinguishable heroes, Lou Ferrigno covered in paint again and so much more. 

    The Courier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 88:23


    John & Michael face off against 2019's "The Courier." Listen to them discuss Gary Oldman in an eyepatch, the film entirely being set in a parking garage, the entire FBI being crooked and so much more. 

    Megaforce (w/Brendan Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 117:16


    John and guest co-host Brendan Jones face off against 1982's "Megaforce." Listen to them discuss the extremely revealing costumes, an impossible to follow plot, the worst green screen cinema has ever seen and so much more. 

    Castle Falls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 87:48


    John & Michael face off against 2021's "Castle Falls." Listen to them discuss the doomed sidekick character, sparsely attended press conferences, Scott Adkins' soothing accent and so much more. 

    Ninja

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 93:33


    John & Michael face off against 2009's "Ninja." Listen to them discuss terrible CGI blood, all the dialogue being dubbed, the complete pointless police subplot and so much more. 

    Accident Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 95:12


    John & Michael face off against 2018's "Accident Man." Listen to them discuss assassins' commitment to their gimmicks, the needless origin sequence, the sheer satisfaction of a decapitation and so much more.  

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    Avengement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 97:38


    John & Michael face off against 2019' "Avengement." Listen to them discuss how legitimately awesome this movie is, the absolutely brutal fight scenes, Scott Adkins terrifying look and so much more. 

    The Patriot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 75:36


    John & Michael face off against 1998's "The Patriot." Listen to them discuss Seagal's complete unbelievability as a doctor, the dumbest villain plan ever, this film being anti science and so much more. 

    Falcon Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 108:50


    John & Michael face off against 2014' "Falcon Rising." Listen to them discuss the totally abandoned PTSD subplot, police solving disputes with fight contests, why this movie desperately needs a sequel and so much more. 

    Bulletproof

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 119:15


    John & Michael face off against 1987's "Bulletproof." Listen to them discuss Busey's terrible catchphrase, the stupid super vehicle, the Avengers of Communist baddies and so much more. 

    Laser Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 137:03


    John & Michael face off against 1989's "Laser Mission." Listen to them discuss the total lack of lasers, Ernest Borgnine slumming it hard, Brandon Lee's charisma nearly saving the movie and so much more. 

    Crazy Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 108:23


    John & Michael face off against 1997's "Crazy Six." Listen to them discuss the pretentious attempt at artsiness, Mario Van Peebles' bizarre accent, the frequent song breaks and so much more. 

    DOA: Dead Or Alive (w/Maggie Torres)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 125:49


    John, Michael and guest Maggie Torres face off against 2006's "DOA: Dead Or Alive." Listen to them discuss the redundant title, Eric Roberts' hair braid, CGI volleyballs and so much more. 

    Wing Commander (w/Mike Gorgone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 112:05


    John, Michael and guest Mike Gorgone face off against 1999's Wing Commander. Listen to them discuss the insane history of the game franchise, the almost non existent villains, the movie having no ending and so much more. 

    Far Cry (w/Reed Morris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 124:33


    John, Michael and guest Reed Morris face off against 2008's "Far Cry." Listen to them discuss the comedic tourist couples, inconsistencies with bulletproof skin, a sexually insecure leading man and so much more. 

    Double Dragon (w/Alex Shafer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 112:47


    John, Michael and guest Alex Shafer face off against 1994's "Double Dragon." Listen to them discuss Scott Wolf's lack of martial art skills, depressed mutants, killer mailmen and so much more. 

    12 Rounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 106:25


    John & Michael face off against 2009's "12 Rounds." Listen to them discuss the convoluted rules of the rounds, needless FBI characters, Cena's insane amount of property damage and so much more. 

    The Condemned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 113:51


    John & Michael face off against 2007's "The Condemned." Listen to them discuss Steve Austin's lack off hero qualities, too many subplots, just how many other movies this rips off and so much more. 

    Walking Tall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 134:23


    John & Michael face off against 2004's "Walking Tall." Listen to them discuss a town being ruled by a casino, 2x4s as a weapon of choice, the most insane courtroom testimony and so much more. 

    The Marine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 146:08


    John & Michael face off against 2006's "The Marine." Listen to them discuss the cringe inducing comedy bits, high end cop cars, not knowing how fire works and so much more. 

    Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 126:03


    John & Michael face off against 1987's "Malone." Listen to them discuss Burt Reynolds' horrible hair piece, an overuse of stunt doubles, possibly white supremacist villains and so much more    Subscribe to the Punch Up Entertainment patron page at: patron.podbean.com/punchup   Like and follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @actionshelfpod or email us at punchupent@gmail.com

    12 Disasters Of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 106:48


    John & Michael face off against 2012's "The 12 Disasters Of Christmas." Listen to them discuss the origins of the 12 Days Of Christmas, mysterious red mist, ice storm impalings, and so much more. 

    Riot (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 126:36


    John & Michael face off against 1996's "Riot." Listen to them discuss stupid kids trying to bake a pizza, the connection between IRA terrorists and inner city gang members, where did all these rocket launchers come from, and so much more. 

    Santa With Muscles (w/Mike Gorgone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 152:42


    John, Michael, and guest Mike Gorgone face off against 1996's "Santa With Muscles." Listen to them discuss the insane sci-fi villains, magic Christmas crystals, Hulk Hogan terrorizing the police for fun and so much more. 

    Christmas Rush (w/Brendan Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 143:12


    John, Michael and guest Brendan Jones face off against 2002's "Christmas Rush." Listen to them discuss Dean Cain being the film's actual villain, the breakaway glass budget, go kart chases and so much more. 

    Code Of Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 100:30


    John & Michael face off against 1985's "Code Of Silence." Listen to the them discuss what a good director brings to a movie, the unexpected robot tank, this movie actually being critical of cops and so much more. 

    The Hitman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 102:55


    John & Michael face off against 1991's "The Hitman." Listen to them discuss the total insane behavior of the film's hero, a needless horse death, beating up racist bullies and so much more. 

    Firewalker (w/Alex Shafer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 122:39


    John, Michael and Alex Shafer face off against 1986's "Firewalker." Listen to them discuss Chuck's poor comedy skills, amusement park level sets, the magic that is Lou Gossett Jr. and so much more. 

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    A Force Of One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 95:13


    John & Michael face off against 1979's "A Force Of One." Listen to them discuss Chuck's adopted orphan son, the forgotten captured villain, the vague crime organization and so much more. 

    Devil's Revenge (w/Brendan Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 134:27


    John, Michael and guest Brendan Jones face off against 2019's "Devil's Revenge." Listen to them discuss the Halloween store costumes, Shatner with a grenade launcher, family treasure hunts and so much more. 

    Shark Lake (w/Elliott Lewis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 104:57


    John, Michael and Elliott Lewis face off against 2015's "Shark Lake." Listen to them discuss the weird custody battle, PS2 graphic sharks, terrible police work and so much more. 

    Exorcist Vengeance (w/Jerry Chrisman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 105:02


    John, Michael and guest Jerry Chrisman face off against 2022's "Exorcist Vengeance." Listen to them discuss using a gun against the devil, the totally obvious villain reveal, young Bronzi flashbacks and so much more. 

    Full Eclipse (w/Mike Gorgone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 181:21


    John, Michael and guest Mike Gorgone face off against 1993's "Full Eclipse." Listen to them discuss X-Men comparisons, brain juices, going full werewolf and so much more. 

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    Martial Law 2: Undercover (w/Maggie Torres)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 143:52


    John, Michael and guest Maggie Torres face off against 1992's "Martial Law 2: Undercover." Listen to them discuss how it doesn't matter at all that this is a sequel, the completely unclear criminal plan of the villain, women be shopping and so much more. 

    Rage & Honor (w/Elisabeth Allie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 109:23


    John, Michael and guest Elisabeth Allie face off against 1992's "Rage & Honor." Listen to them discuss the unexplained presence of this Australian cop, the villain's insane training sequence, the teenager in a coma the movie totally forgets about and so much more.

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    Guardian Angel (w/Clara Navaille)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 156:18


    John, Michael and guest Clara Navaille face off against 1994's "Guardian Angel." Listen to them discuss the rampant sexism, acid wash jeans, a maid getting kicked off a balcony and so much more.   

    Tiger Claws (w/Elliott Lewis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 112:53


    John, Michael and guest Elliott Lewis face off against 1991's "Tiger Claws." Listen to them discuss the basically non existent mystery, handcuffed kung fu, the magic that is Bill Pickells and so much more.      For more Action Shelf content head to patron.podbean.com/punchup 

    Sworn To Justice (w/Maggie Torres)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 151:42


    John, Michael and guest Maggie Torres face off against 1996's "Sworn To Justice." Listen to them discuss the lack of eroticism in this erotic thriller, a random Chekov appearance, unexpected psychic powers and so much more.      Be sure to subscribe to our patron page at patron.podbean.com/punchup for more exclusive Action Shelf content

    Abraxas: Guardian Of The Universe (w/Alex Shafer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 150:09


    John, Michael and guest Alex Shafer face off against 1991's "Abraxas: Guardian Universe." Listen them discuss sci-fi nonsense, Jesse Ventura as a romantic lead, Jim Belushi using a fake toilet and so much more. 

    Maximum Conviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 108:24


    John & Michael face off against 2012's "Maximum Conviction." Listen to them discuss Seagal's massive tactical vest, Steve Austin murdering people with gym equipment, a super prison using chain link fences instead of bars and so much more. 

    Abduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 102:10


    John & Michael face off against 2019's "Abduction." Listen to them discuss what is up with these aliens, a supreme lack of Adkins, the very confusing ending and so much more. 

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