Huzzah! The boys fid themselves once again hurled through the fizzures of time and space, this time belched right into the bowels of April 1981. Walking amongst the mortals, the fellas lock into a couple of Lean Cuisines, and lemon Nestea. Topics in this episode: Skittles make their US debut Neil Diamond's America hits the top 40's The Go-Go's sign to IRS records Australian Jim Bailey attempts the dumbest stunt ever The Great Once Wayne Gretzky sets the all time assist record Ty Fighter reveals ...
May 18, 2025•1 hr 19 min
After a heroic trifle with the evil Kutchek, the boys are once again hurled into the throes of space and time. On this episode, T-Bone and Ty Fighter land in Daytona Beach Florida in the midst of a Michelob Light Wet T-Shirt Contest. Who will win? The results may surprise you. Topic Discussed: Bobby Sands begins his hunger strike Miracle on Ice T.V. Movie debuts Howard Stern makes his first broadcast in Washington D.C. The Star Wars radio drama released Pope Assassinated?! Which Happy Days cast ...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The blast back to February 1981 to discuss all things 80's. Topics include Round-up of classic arcade game releases The NFL season extends into February for the first time. what would a degree in aeronautical engineering look like in 1914? Norway elects it's first FEMALE Prime Minister, and she's a DOCTOR?! A republican senator caught with a 28 year old male intern Joni Mitchell inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Brisbane Australia sets a quirky world record A Vietnam POW was convict...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Happy New Year! The Time Barbarians are BACK with a brand new year of exciting content! Yes, we've plundered the deepest recesses of the interwebs to bring you all the exciting happenings of January 1981. So pry off a cap of Michelob dark, kick your sandled feet up, and check out all the cool shit we uncovered. Topics Include: 9 to 5 still dominating First recorded use of CRACK cocaine Axis and Allies debuts Chicken McNuggets make their way into test kitchens Minimum wage increases The Yorkshire...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min
On this very special Christmas episode our tackle such holiday topics as: The U.S. release of Pac-Man South Korea introduces COLOR TELEVISION The debut of Bravo A death squad in El Salvador gives new meaning to Missionary October Surprise Australia releases Superman II Led Zepplin call it quits Flash Gordon Popeye released in theaters Here lies Darby Crash The murder of John Lennon Magnum P.I. Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder go to prison Apple enters the stock market Reagan is sworn in The death o...
Jan 18, 2025•37 min
From wastelands to walkmans, we are your barbaric spiritual guides throughout the decade of decadence known as the 1980's. Topics on this episode include: Ireland makes contraceptives available for the first time Archie Bunker's Place debuts Ronald Reagan TROUNCES Saint Jimmy Carter in the presidential election. The first insulin pump activates The Death of Cool- Steve McQueen Cyanide in the Courtroom Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo debuts The kidnapping of Dan Rather Voyager I closes in on the rings...
Dec 29, 2024•50 min
Topics include The denial of Goldie Hawn Muhammad Ali’s final fight Bob Costas debuts The Thundar the Barbarian brethren The death of Buckwheat Bloodshed at Blood, Sweat and Tears
Dec 15, 2024•43 min
Sorry heroes and sheroes for the delay! Ol Ty Fighter had to enlarge the font on the mircofische from 12 to 48 cause his eyes are going south. Topics include Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope The Bonnano crime family Mothers Against Drunk Driving Powers Booth at the Prime Time Emmy boycott Solid Gold airs for the first time. Ronald Reagan is a SCUMBAG 1980 Fake News Who shot Eddie Haskell? Bob Marley plays his final show John Bonham dies Carl Sagan becomes a household name The Ethernet is born Hit Pa...
Nov 02, 2024•50 min
On this adventure topics include.... The debut of Cinemax and how our dongs were never the same John Lennon and Yoko Ono hit the recording studio Panda bears take Mexico by storm for 8 fun filled days Deaths. Deaths. And Deaths Jimmy Carter wins the Democratic nomination besting Ted Kennedy Monsters of Rock festival America sees the B-2 bomber for the first time America sees Mr.T for the first time The Lakota tell the government to kiss their collective asses Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin The ...
Sep 07, 2024•45 min
The clash of metal rang out as T-Bone's axe met the stranger's blade, a hidden sword now gleaming in the moonlight. Sparks flew, illuminating the fierce determination and sweat beaded in T-Bone's eyes. Ty Fighter circled around, seeking an opening, his scimitar trained on the enemy. Fissure Floodplain, Kutchek number two henchman, moved with a fluidity that spoke of years of combat, his every motion calculated and deadly. As the two warriors fought with primal fury, the Floodplain’s laughter cut...
Jul 20, 2024•37 min
BANZAIIIIIII!! The boys are back with another super setting episode of the summer of sequels! This time we're flipping butthole first into 1986's classic the Karate Kid part II: the story continues. Find out why this beauty is a worthy follow up, what exactly the drum technique is, and 10 other movies you should enjoy if you love this as much we do! follow us @pumpaction_podcast or skoden_cinema on instagram leave us a review on Itunes give us money @ $pumpactionpodcast MVTOOOOOOO...
Jul 14, 2024•54 min
It's independence day, and what could be more American than Paul Hogan and Crocodile Dundee? In this episode, the fellas talk about the superior follow up to Hogan's prior installment, Colombian drug lords, hip-hop gang warfare, six year olds, and Australian BBQ bats are just a taste of the discussion. Find out if you have what it takes to join the Australian Army Special Forces, along with a myriad of firsts. Fire up the grill, throw some shrimp on it, and crack open a luke warm Fosters....
Jul 04, 2024•30 min
This episode finds our heroes smack dab in the middle of June 1980. Topics include: The inaugural broadcast of CNN The bombing of the statue of liberty Ty Fighter's trip to Gilley's Honky Tonk The genius of Richard Pryor Wacky Gaddafi The brief filmography of John Belushi Alien vs. Aliens The Sony Walkman The Chipmunks Don't forget to get your limited edition art prints and inspirational rock workout CDs! Email us at [email protected]...
Jun 15, 2024•46 min
Lace up your boots, assemble you bayonets, and march into battle as the fellas talk about one of the MANY tremendous films released in 1989; Glory. We'll uncover the film's development, production, and release. We'll talk about both the historical accuracies , as well the inaccuracies.Whether you're a history buff, or a film enthusiast, this episode takes a compelling look at a landmark movie that continues to resonate today
May 22, 2024•55 min
Once again, our heroes have been sucked into another vortex, this time landed in the merry month of MAY 1980! Topics in this episode include, The Empire Strikes Back South Roads Mall Coneys Mothers Against Drunk Driver (M.A.D.D.) The longest prison sentence ever served in US history Mt. Saint Helens Art Carney Harry S. Truman The Nixon Tapes The Bubble Boy
Apr 22, 2024•42 min
Distraught over the abduction of their trusted seer, Freya, the two eternal champions must once again bend time and space in order to get her back! In this episode, topics discussed are.... Kramer vs. Kramer Andy Kaufman The Lottery Scandal The Boston Marathon shim sham Iron Maiden's debut The importance of the TV Mini-Series Gordie Howe Matt Groening and Life in Hell Howard Stern And More!
Mar 10, 2024•33 min
We here at Pump Action Action don't speak in emoticons, so you'll have to use your imagination. Nevertheless, join us for a SPECIAL LOVER'S EDITION episode of our discussion of the most beloved movie of all time, The Princess Bride. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just plain hopeless, you won't wanna miss this! So grab your significant other, turn the hi-fi Enrico Palazzo records to a comfortable low, light a Yankee candle, plate the chocolate whey covered strawberries, and join us! #ThePr...
Feb 13, 2024•58 min
One day before re-recording this episode, we received the news about the untimely passing of Carl Weathers. We thought the best way we could thank him would be to discuss the man's career and highlight all his memorable roles. Of the many often over looked projects he completed during his lifetime, perhaps the most forgotten is 1988'a Action Jackson. Join us we deep dive into this adrenaline fueled thrill ride. From explosive car chases to bone crunching fight scenes, w break down the pulse-poun...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr
In this episode, the fellas discuss one of the most polarizing figures in martial arts history, Bruce Lee. He was the first actor to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western filmmaking. The Big Boss was his first big break in Hong Kong. There's so much fact and fiction about this movie, and we try our best to sort through it all. Dont forget to purchase your OFFICIAL Pump Action Podcast workout routines and motivational Cds! only $15 plus shipping Don't forget to visit Arnocorps instagram and ...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, the two lionhearts discuss such topics as: Strawberry Shortcake Who Shot Jr? Power Dressing for success Coal Miner's Daughter Tough Man Contests Jesse Owens Jay Silverheels That's Incredible and so much more! Email us at [email protected] or instagram @pumpaction_podcast We still have a few Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired training routines left! Only $10 MANY thank yous to Graf Holzfeuer for the promo! Checkout ArnoCorps on itunes and spotify!...
Jan 03, 2024•42 min
Merry Freaking Christmas, Pump Heads! Welcome to the OFFICIAL Pump Action Podcast Christmas Extravaganza Office Party! We have a star STUDded lineup for this episode. The boys discuss one of the GREATEST unheralded Christmas movie of all time, Rocky IV. This movie has everything; love, hope, despair, death, tragedy, redemption, world diplomacy, horny robots! Find out how Dolph Lundgren sent Sylvester Stallone to the ICU, the onset drama with Carl Weathers, coked out James Brown, and how Rocky Ba...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Grab your bullwhip, lace up your boots, pull your fedora down tight beause we're globetrotting all over the world to bring you everybody's LEAST favorite Indians Jones movie, The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. With all the key players in place, how did this film become the farce it is?Find out here!
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In the desolate, post-apocalyptic world of Hyronia, where rotting metal and crumbling cities lay in twisted ruins, two unlikely heroes emerged from the shadows. Ty Fighter and T-bone, fierce barbarians with an unbreakable bond, had returned battered and bruised from a most unusual adventure. With the shimmering aura of time travel Kirby dots surrounding them, they had journeyed to the month of January 1980 and returned clutching Star Trek the Motion Picture Happy Meal toys, their clobbered brows...
Nov 05, 2023•35 min
Hey hey kids! In this one off episode, our heroes go under the big top and take a look at the cult classic Killer Klowns From Outer Space. Learn how this remarkable film came to be, what the cast is doing now, and a top ten list that's guaranteed to make your cotton candy dissolve follow us on instagram @pumpaction_podcast email us at [email protected]
Oct 27, 2023•50 min
Welcome boils and ghouls and creatures of the night to a very haunted episode of Pump Action Podcast. In this edition, the fellas stop spotting each other long enough to talk about the high adventure, low horror fun house ride of 1999's The Mummy starring Brenden Fraiser. The boys talk about what a fantastic year in cinema it was, the lost art of screenwriting, and all the CGI scarab beetles you can shake a staff of Ra at. Also find out how Frank Stallone pulled T-Bone out of a deep depression!...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Amidst the rubble and desolation of a post-apocalyptic world, two fearsome warlords rose from the ashes. Clad only in loincloths, ripped from the hides of the fierce beasts of the tundra, they were the last hope of a dying humanity. High on a snow capped mountain, a mystical seer revealed a prophecy that could alter the course of history. The relics of a forgotten era, the 1980's, held the power to restore hope to a world on the brink of despair. to save humanity, our heroes must journey beyond ...
Sep 30, 2023•42 min
Hello and welcome to a very special episode of Pump Action. In this show, we celebrate and honor the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, by discussing the academy award winning film, The Hurt Locker, starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, and Brian Geraghty. T-Bone, who served in the infantry during this time, gives much insight to the accurate portrayal of the war itself. Listen as The fellas enjoy a nice watch over a steaming hot cup of Iraqi tea, gives you their top 3 favorite war films, and d...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min
The boys are back from the summer sabbatical to review the often overlooked Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, ERASER! Follow us on Insta @Pumpaction_podcast Check out the Greatest Band of Time ARNOCORPS
Aug 18, 2023•52 min
In this very special episode, our heroes find themselves in a deep discussion about that special moment in all our young adolescent lives; OUR FIRST TIME POPPING..... ...That first tape into our VCRS. Welcome back to a bygone era of VHS, VCR, and the wonderment of the Video Store. Don't to subscribe. rate and review us!
May 07, 2023•57 min
Nothing or double, that you'll love all this discussion of this John Carpenter's classic 1986 cult hit. Hop on the Porkchop Express, throw your earpods in, and get comfy. It's a wild ride
Apr 21, 2023•46 min
