We go back to happier times for The Expendables in Episode 103 of the Bulletproof Podcast! Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise discuss the online vitriol for the latest installment of The Expendables before going back in time and discussing the original Expendables film that was released in 2010. The pre-Expendables action resume of Terry Crews, the nicknames, the Lee Christmas "romantic subplot", Mickey Rourke looking less like a lizard, Eric Roberts' top notch henchmen, the casting of David Zayas,...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 103
In honor of Bulletproof Action's Ninja Week, Episode 102 of the Bulletproof Podcast looks back at one of the greatest ninja movies ever made, 1983's Revenge of the Ninja starring Sho Kosugi! Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this Cannon classic with Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss all things Revenge of the Ninja.... including the fact that a kid gets a shuriken to the eye just minutes into the film. Plus... Kane Kosugi's debut, pantsless Cathy, the ...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 102
We are wrapping up Bulletproof Action's 9th Actionversary celebration on Episode 101 of the Bulletproof Podcast with a look back at Nu Image's Top of the World! Selected from our recent Ultimate Nu Image Countdown, Top of the World is filled with familiar faces, some crazy action sequences and a unique tone that was not common among Nu Image produced films. It was also a first time watch for both Chris the Brain and his co-host Ryan Campbell. CTB and Ryan share their first impressions of the mov...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 102
Flip the switch because Episode 100 of The Bulletproof Podcast has arrived and the topic of discussion is the Cannon classic, Over the Top ! Joining your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise for this milestone episode is professional wrestler, actor and movie enthusiast Paul London. The conversation is over the top in more ways than one as the many mysteries of Over the Top are discussed, along with Tim the personal secretary, the amazing soundtrack, Terry Funk and Scott "Flash" Norton, lot liz...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 100
Episode 99 of The Bulletproof Podcast is all about Lorenzo Lamas' first action movie, Snake Eater! Part action movie/part exploitation movie... Snake Eater was an interesting action debut for the future renegade. Lorenzo Lamas' Jack "Soldier" Kelly is a Marine turned cop turned vigilante, who finds himself at odds with a collection of some of the most unlikeable characters in cinematic history. Among the talking points are Soldier's ability to see women in the nude shortly after meeting them, th...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 99
Rutger Hauer goes Zatoichi on Episode 98 of the Bulletproof Podcast! Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they discuss the 1989 film, Blind Fury! The trials and tribulations to get the film made, the curious decision to teach a blind man to become a master swordsman, the various "reblinders" and a cast filled with familiar faces including an 80s "wrestling legend" and the one and only Shô Kosugi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 98
We are celebrating Independence Day on Episode 97 of the Bulletproof Podcast with 1990's Captain America! Join your host Chris the Brain, special guest Ryan Campbell and the returning (and completely uncensored) Chad Cruise as they discuss the Albert Pyun directed Captain America! What did the movie do right? What did the movie do wrong? It's all covered on Episode 97, plus a bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with Captain America whatsoever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 97
We are taking a trip to Angel Town on Episode 96 of the Bulletproof Podcast! Angel Town was the first film in the career of French martial artist turned action star, Olivier Gruner. Shot in East Los Angeles, Angel Town tells the tale of Gruner's Jacques and how Jacque gets involved with a young Latino teenager who finds himself being aggressively recruited by a gang led by the Uzi toting Angel! Join Chris the Brain and special guest co-host, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss all thin...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 96
On Episode 95 of the Bulletproof Podcast, we venture back to 1980 to talk about the vigilante justice in The Exterminator! Join your host Chris the Brain and special guest co-host "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss the James Glickenhaus classic starring Robert Ginty, Steve James and Christopher George. From the opening Vietnam sequence to Steve James once again proving he is the ultimate action movie friend and John Eastland's war on the Ghetto Ghouls earning him The Exterminator moni...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min
The Bulletproof Podcast kicks off the summer with a discussion of 2018's The Meg! Why go to the beach and potentially be eaten by a megalodon when you can listen to Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise and Ryan Campbell finally talk about a Jason Statham movie on the Bulletproof Podcast?! The similarities to the Fast and the Furious franchise, Bingbing Li's vast shark knowledge, the G.I. Joe like vehicles, the possible name of The Meg porn parody and Statham's Jonas being the ultimate hero are among the...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 94
CTB and Chad Cruise are joined by Bulletproof Action's #1 Don "The Dragon" Wilson fan, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, to discuss The Dragon's 1993 film, Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel! Ring of Fire II features star-crossed lovers, Dr. Johnny Woo (Don "The Dragon" Wilson) and Julie (Maria Ford), have their lives turned upside down by an underground warlord and we are talking all about it on Episode 93 of The Bulletproof Podcast. The awesomeness of Ian Jacklin's hair, the horrible first aid skil...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 93
We turned to our fellow action fanatics to select the theme for Episode 92 of The Bulletproof Podcast and 1992's Rapid Fire won definitively! Join Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they reflect on Brandon Lee's first major starring role as Jake Lo, an art major who finds himself as the key witness against mob boss Tony Serrano. If dealing with the mob isn't enough, Jake has to deal with dirty FBI agents and a crusading cop who sees Jake as his way to finally take down the bad guys he has obsess...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 92
On Episode 91 of The Bulletproof Podcast, Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise talk about one of their favorite Die Hard Clones, 1991's Toy Soldiers! All things Toy Soldiers are discussed including Billy's brilliant plans and Joey's horrible plan... The gamble of casting Sean Astin as an action hero, the perfect casting of R. Lee Ermey and why didn't they just make Louis Gossett Jr's character, Chappy Sinclair and make Toy Soldiers a sequel to Iron Eagle!? Plus, the origin of the Yogurt name, the mus...
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 91
It's WrestleMania Weekend and we are counting down our favorite action movies featuring pro wrestlers! Join your host Chris the Brain, along with Chad Cruise and Ryan Campbell as they celebrate WrestleMania Weekend by looking back at some action movie classics that featured (and in some cases starred) some of the most legendary professional wrestlers of all-time. Did any of your favorites make the cut? Give Episode 90 of The Bulletproof Podcast a listen and find out! Plus, some last minute Wrest...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 90
It's a special listener request episode as the guys ride the waves and talk Surf Ninjas! Join your hosts Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise (who rumor has it is the president of the Rob Schneider Fan Club) and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo (who actually saw Surf Ninjas in the theater back in the day) as they discuss the questionable casting of Leslie Nielsen as Col. Chi, Tone Loc likely sh*tting his pants on the way to Patu San, the various ways that Iggy could have been killed off and the quality fig...
Mar 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 89
On Episode 88 of The Bulletproof Podcast we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Charles Bronson classic, 10 to Midnight! Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they talk this unforgettable action/horror mash up as Charles Bronson's Leo Kessler hunts down serial killer Warren Stacy (played by Gene Davis). Stacy is targeting young women in the Los Angeles area who have "wronged" him, including Kessler's own daughter (played by Lisa Eilbacher) and that sends Kessler over the edg...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 88
The action and drama of the JCVD classic Lionheart is the topic of discussion on Episode 87 of The Bulletproof Podcast. Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they are joined by Ryan Campbell to discuss the many names of Lionheart around the world, JCVD's most noble character, the wide variety of fight venues and opponents for Leon and Hostess Cupcakes!! Plus, the importance of Harrison Page to the movie and some of the recognizable faces seen throughout the movie. Learn more about y...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 23 min
On Episode 86 of The Bulletproof Podcast, 2009's Blood and Bone starring Michael Jai White is the topic of discussion. Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they do a deep dive on Blood and Bone , a movie that proved to be a showcase of Michael Jai White's talents. Blood and Bone also had a supporting cast that included Eamonn Walker, Dante Basco and Julian Sands... plus, a number of familiar faces for fans of combat sports. What surprised CTB the most about Blood and Bone ? Was thi...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 86
Ahead of its 40th Anniversary, The Bulletproof Podcast takes a look back at the series premiere of the classic action/adventure series, The A-Team! Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise along with special guest, Chris DePetrillo from Figures Toy Company as they discuss one of the most iconic shows of the 1980s, specifically the two-part series premiere titled "Mexican Slayride" that first aired on NBC on January 23, 1983. The premiere not only introduced the world to The A-Team (with t...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 85
The Bulletproof Podcast kicks off 2023 with a discussion of Romeo Must Die because Chad Cruise thought it was the Jet Li movie with Mark Dacascos (it is not). Join Chad Cruise, Chris the Brain and Ryan Campbell as they discuss the actual cast of Romeo Must Die which includes Jet Li, Aaliyah, DMX, Delroy Lindo, Russell Wong and Isaiah Washington. Plus, the comic relief of Anthony Anderson, the before its time NFL stadium plans, the music, the football scene and a title that really doesn't fit the...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 84
The Christmas action of Batman Returns is the topic of discussion on Episode 83 of the Bulletproof Podcast. Your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise are joined by Batman superfan, Captain Ian Garriot, to talk the sequel to the 1989 blockbuster! It is Christmas time in Gotham City and Michael Keaton has returned as Batman and he has his hands full with three villains... Danny DeVito's Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman and last but not least, Christopher Walken's Max Shreck! Is this supposed...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 83
On Episode 82 of The Bulletproof Podcast we are paying tribute to filmmaker Albert Pyun by looking back at one of his more beloved films, Kickboxer 2: The Road Back . Kickboxer 2 has Sasha Mitchell as David Sloan, taking over for Jean-Claude Van Damme's Kurt Sloan (who gets quite a definitive exit from the series) and the return of Dennis Chan as Xian and Michel Qissi as the vengeance seeking Tong Po! The additional supporting cast includes Peter Boyle, Vince Murdocco, Matthias Hues, John Diehl ...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 82
Die Hard season is upon us and on Episode 81 of The Bulletproof Podcast, Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise are talking about an unsung Die Hard clone, 1991's The Taking of Beverly Hills. Ken Wahl's magnificent mullet and amazing QB skills, Matt Frewer's sad sack ways, the dastardly Robert Davi, Branscombe Richmond's meatiest role, the impressive soundtrack, red hot parking garage danger, an unexpected shuriken appearance and more are discussed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 81
The gang is all here to celebrate The Bulletproof Podcast's 3rd Anniversary and talk all things Punisher! Join Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo and Ryan Campbell as they discuss and DEBATE the three Punisher movies with Chad and the Toyman on opposite ends of the spectrum where Punisher: War Zone is concerned. Plus, Naked Dolph, the homeless thespian, pizza eating Louis Gossett Jr, Thomas Jane vs. Kevin Nash, the greatness of Will Patton, the weakness of John Travolta ...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 80
With Halloween right around the corner, the guys discuss their favorite vampire themed action flicks! Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise and special guest, Chris DePetrillo, as they talk the bloodsucking action of Near Dark, The Lost Boys (and their unfortunate sequels), Night Hunter, John Carpenter's Vampires, Blade and more! Plus, some Black Adam and Halloween Ends talk, a look at the filmography of Stephen Geoffreys and the return of Remo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 79
The Bulletproof Podcast is in the spirit of the season with a look back at Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive... Join your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they welcome Ryan Campbell into the guest chair once more and talk all things Maximum Overdrive . From the killer soundtrack by AC/DC to the coked out of his mind directorial effort by Stephen King. There's also plenty of talk about the cast that includes a sweaty Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle as a world class asshole, the voice of Lisa Si...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 78
On Episode 77 of The Bulletproof Podcast, the guys go to the suggestion box and talk Excessive Force starring Thomas Ian Griffith. Join your hosts Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise and special guest Chris DePetrillo as they dissect Thomas Ian Griffith's coming out party as an action hero. T.I.G.'s martial arts skills, comparing him to other action stars of the era, the greatness of Lance Henriksen, the hotness of Charlotte Lewis and James Earl Jones doing a jig are among the talking points. Plus, Cha...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 77
Screenwriter Chad Law joins Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they discuss the Cannon classic, Avenging Force! Directed by Sam Firstenberg and starring the dynamic duo of Michael Dudikoff and Steve James. Avenging Force continues the adventures of Matt Hunter (Dudikoff taking over the role from Chuck Norris) as he battles the Pentangle hate group/hunting club. The truck jumps, the guns in baby strollers, the maniacal John P. Ryan, Cowboy Dudi, shirtless Steve James and more are discussed. Plus,...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 76
The worlds of Bulletproof Action and Fantasy Sports collide in a special bonus edition of The Bulletproof Podcast! The voices of The Bulletproof Podcast, Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise, Ryan Campbell and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo will draft their action dream teams on Episode 75 of The Bulletproof Podcast as they prepare for battle in the inaugural season of Bulletproof Gladiators! Coinciding with the NFL's regular season and culminating on Super Bowl Sunday, each week the four teams will be p...
Sep 05, 2022•57 min•Ep. 75
Special Guest actor/professional wrestler Paul London joins your hosts Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise to talk 1993's Showdown, the self-aware Karate Kid ripoff starring Billy Blanks, Kenn Scott, Ken McLeod, Christine Taylor, Brion James and Patrick Kilpatrick. The guys discuss the Groundhog Day like love story between Ken and Julie, the redemption story of Billy Grant, Sensei Lee's mantra, Ken McLeod's movie stealing performance and much more! Plus, which member of the cast once told Paul Londo...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 74
