Best David Jara Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 096: The Fugitive with Lance Gilstrap 2:00:46

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19d ago2:00:46

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Punch Mountain is taking the dam plunge with THE FUGITIVE. Mac, David, and special guest Lance Gilstrap discuss underdeveloped escape plans, helpful director's commentary, and sexy hospital encounters, before revealing THE FUGITIVE's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 095: Ballerina 2:11:29

27d ago2:11:29

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Punch Mountain is squeezing box office blood from a franchise stone with BALLERINA. Mac and David discuss assassin towns, indifferent nightclub patrons, and poorly disguised gun shops before revealing BALLERINA's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 094: Ip Man 1:42:03

1M ago1:42:03

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Punch Mountain is about to sell a million of those wooden training dummies with IP MAN. Mac and David discuss Donnie Yen's "aw shucks" acting style, Ip Man's origins as a fancy boy, and the long-lasting humiliation of pantsing before revealing IP MAN's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.…

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Ep 093 - Goldeneye 2:05:22

2M ago2:05:22

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Punch Mountain is bungee jumping down to where the action is with GOLDENEYE. Mac and David discuss updating James Bond for 90s audiences, filthy character names, and villains who are way too horny before revealing GOLDENEYE's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 092: Lost Bullet 2 1:47:36

3M ago1:47:36

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Punch Mountain is flipping cars like flapjacks with LOST BULLET 2. Mac and David discuss cool French cops, hooking up with your enemy's spouse, and murder cars before revealing LOST BULLET 2's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 091: Stone Cold 1:45:43

3M ago1:45:43

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Punch Mountain is growing out our undercover mullets for STONE COLD. Mac and David discuss the raditude of Brian Bosworth, Lance Henriksen's love of laughter, and the best way to pose a corpse before revealing STONE COLD's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 090: Taken 1:55:14

4M ago1:55:14

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Punch Mountain is scoring huge Father's Day points with TAKEN. Mac and David discuss old man action, karaoke machine research, and America's Stepdad Xander Berkeley before revealing TAKEN's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 089: Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol 1:52:57

4M ago1:52:57

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Punch Mountain is working without a net (literally!) with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL. Mac and David discuss thicc Tom Cruise, Paula Patton erasure, and Ethan Hunt's riveting marital status before revealing MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.…

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Ep 088: Spider-man 2 2:07:36

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Punch Mountain is reconsidering this whole power/responsibility thing with SPIDER-MAN 2. Mac and David discuss Peter Parker's creep vibes, weird cameos from comedians, and thirsty movie executives before revealing SPIDER-MAN 2's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 087: Rebel Ridge 2:03:23

6M ago2:03:23

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Punch Mountain is headed for a showdown at REBEL RIDGE. Mac and David discuss Aaron Pierre's star-making role, hand fishing, and shit-eating grins before revealing REBEL RIDGE's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 086: Drunken Master 2 1:39:57

6M ago1:39:57

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Punch Mountain is going deep in their cups with DRUNKEN MASTER 2. Mac and David discuss supportive step-moms, ginseng tax evasion, and insane Jackie Chan stunts before revealing DRUNKEN MASTER 2's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 085: Escape from New York 2:11:13

7M ago2:11:13

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Punch Mountain is gliding into the heart of darkness with ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK. Mac and David discuss cool voices, cartoon antics, and brutally honest credits before revealing ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Inventory: Episodes 73 – 84 1:30:16

7M ago1:30:16

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Punch Mountain is putting Episodes 73 - 84 on the shelves in our latest Inventory episode. Mac and David share their final thoughts about the past 12 episodes, give way too much thought to the career of Ryan Reynolds, answer some listener questions, and reveal some exciting Punch Mountain news.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 084: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 2:08:23

7M ago2:08:23

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Punch Mountain is going back to how it all started with FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. Mac and David discuss wig-based escape plans, emotionally withholding warlords, and Chris Hemsworth's nipples before revealing FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 083: The Beekeeper 2:02:20

8M ago2:02:20

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Punch Mountain is looking for the kind of revenge that's sweeter than honey with THE BEEKEEPER. Mac and David discuss oddly flirtatious line deliveries, not-so-secret organizations, and presidential plot twists before revealing THE BEEKEEPER's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 082: The Long Kiss Goodnight 1:51:45

8M ago1:51:45

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Punch Mountain is on a mission to uncover the past with THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. Mac and David discuss horny news anchors, action movie physics, and also have a little fun with the name Craig Bierko before revealing THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHTs place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 081: Violent Night 1:51:27

9M ago1:51:27

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Punch Mountain is doing some very last-minute shopping in preparation for a VIOLENT NIGHT. Mac and David discuss Santa's lore, impossible line reads, and Norwegian hip-hop artists before revealing VIOLENT NIGHT's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 80: Fast Five 1:59:02

9M ago1:59:02

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Punch Mountain is making peace with their demons and watching FAST FIVE. Mac and David discuss stylish babies, superhuman strength, and the definition of terrorism before revealing FAST FIVE's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 079: Mission: Impossible 3 1:41:22

10M ago1:41:22

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Punch Mountain is heading back into the field with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3, and this time it's personal. Mac and David discuss exciting disguises, lousy secret identities, and questionable tastes in party music before revealing MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 078: Air Force One 1:50:15

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Punch Mountain is standing tall and talking tough aboard AIR FORCE ONE. Mac and David discuss bombastic musical scores, bad Russian accents, and history-altering demons before revealing AIR FORCE ONE's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 077: Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning 1:34:51

11M ago1:34:51

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Punch Mountain is fighting against our government de-re-programming with UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: DAY OF RECKONING. Mac and David discuss upsetting strobe lights, cheap car chases, and human wrecking balls before revealing UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: DAY OF RECKONING's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.…

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Ep 076: Dawn of the Dead (2004) 1:44:24

11M ago1:44:24

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Punch Mountain is gearing up for some mall madness with Zack Snyder's DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004). Mac and David discuss fast zombies, mall food court eateries, and Ty Burrell's surprising sleaziness before revealing DAWN OF THE DEAD's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 075: Aliens 2:18:35

11M ago2:18:35

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Punch Mountain is frying up a whole room of eggs with ALIENS. Mac and David discuss horror action, semi-deleted scenes, and roomy ventilation shafts before revealing ALIENS's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Minisode 002: Halloween Horror Picks! 20:21

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Bonus Minisode! Punch Mountain takes a brief action break to bring you some horror movie picks for the month of October. David and Mac drop their spooky movie recs and take a bold stance against clowns. We’ll be back with a full length episode next week.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 074: Crank: High Voltage 1:43:23

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Punch Mountain is putting tongues to jumper cables with CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE. Mac and David discuss floating heads, cockney slang, and horses swinging lumber before revealing CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 073: Free Guy 1:48:53

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Punch Mountain is keepin' it PG-13 with FREE GUY. Mac and David discuss insufferable bosses, Ryan Reynolds's likability, and wigs that do all the acting work before revealing FREE GUY's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Inventory: Episodes 61 - 72 1:43:56

1y ago1:43:56

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Punch Mountain is putting Episodes 61 - 72 on the shelves one last time in our latest Inventory episode. Mac and David share their final thoughts about the past 12 episodes, try to revive an all-star action franchise, answer some listener questions, and talk to a fan of Speed Racer.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 072: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World with Lisa Friedrich 2:02:05

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Punch Mountain is doin' it for the band with SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD. Mac, David, and special guest Lisa Friedrich discuss hall-of-fame casting directors, killer soundtracks, and vegan powers before revealing SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 071: Speed Racer 1:52:47

1y ago1:52:47

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Punch Mountain is riding shotgun in the Mach 5 with SPEED RACER. Mac and David discuss PG villainy, unimpressive ninjas, and what to do with a purple suit before revealing SPEED RACER's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 070: Commando 1:59:43

1y ago1:59:43

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Punch Mountain is loading up on rocket launchers from the Army surplus store and going COMMANDO. Mac and David discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's unfortunate sense of humor, unrelenting jazz music, and using sawblades as frisbees before revealing COMMANDO's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.…

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Ep 069: John Wick: Chapter 4 2:13:08

1y ago2:13:08

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Punch Mountain is ready to close the book on man's best friend's best friend with JOHN WICK CHAPTER 4. Geez, short book. Mac and David discuss fire guns, fighting in fat suits, and unconvincing French accents before revealing JOHN WICK CHAPTER 4’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 068: Extraction 2 1:44:22

1y ago1:44:22

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Punch Mountain is busting the in-laws out of prison with EXTRACTION 2. Mac and David discuss kids in action movies, Chris Hemsworth's recovery montage, and prison slap fights before revealing EXTRACTION 2's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 067: The Fall Guy with Joe Parsons 2:13:06

1y ago2:13:06

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Punch Mountain is made for lovin' you with THE FALL GUY. Mac and David are joined by special guest Joe Parsons to discuss French speaking attack dogs, omega level chemistry, and great posters for fake movies before revealing THE FALL GUY's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 066: Kingsman: The Secret Service 1:51:25

1y ago1:51:25

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Punch Mountain is making the world save for bruvs everywhere with KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE. Mac and David exploding heads, the excess of secret bases, and when not to shoot your dog, before revealing KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 065: Bloodsport 1:21:44

1+ y ago1:21:44

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Punch Mountain is fighting for the tepid approval of our dying father figure with BLOODSPORT. Mac and David discuss pec-focused bad guys, lengthy flashbacks, and Jean Claude Van Damme's undies, before revealing BLOODSPORT's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 064: Everything Everywhere All at Once 1:30:26

1+ y ago1:30:26

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Punch Mountain is saving the universe from a deadly bagel with EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. Mac and David discuss multiverses, ADHD, and raccoon gourmets before revealing EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE's place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 063: Monkey Man 1:42:29

1+ y ago1:42:29

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Punch Mountain is throwing on a mask and starting the revolution with MONKEY MAN. Mac and David discuss excessive flashbacks, incriminating phone calls, and gun-running dogs before revealing MONKEY MAN’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 062: Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold 1:23:27

1+ y ago1:23:27

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Punch Mountain is placing our bets on action with CLEOPATRA JONES AND THE CASINO OF GOLD. David and Mac discuss flammable cars, combustible casinos, and the wisdom of cutting your drug money in half before revealing the position of CLEOPATRA JONES AND THE CASINO OF GOLD on the definitive ranking of action movies.…

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Ep 061: Triple Threat 1:18:40

1+ y ago1:18:40

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Punch Mountain enters the confusing world of international vengeance with TRIPLE THREAT. David and Mac discuss non-threatening haircuts, the transformative power of grenade launchers, and when to take murder personally before revealing TRIPLE THREAT’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.…

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Inventory: Episodes 49 - 60 1:37:16

1+ y ago1:37:16

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Punch Mountain is putting Episodes 49 - 60 on the shelves one last time in our latest Inventory episode! Mac and David discuss their final thoughts about the past 12 episodes, share some ideas for "interactive" popcorn buckets, and answer some listener questions.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 60: Mad Max: Fury Road 2:02:47

1+ y ago2:02:47

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Punch Mountain is canceling the family vacation in Gas Town and setting a new course with MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. Mac and David discuss water addiction, dictator-approved guitar rock, and the concept of McFeasting before revealing MAD MAX: FURY ROAD’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 059: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum 1:56:31

1+ y ago1:56:31

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Punch Mountain is headed to the ends of the earth in search of someone to remove this damn Excommunicado with JOHN WICK CHAPTER 3: PARABELLUM (2019). Mac and David discuss battle dogs, belt whippings, and low-level employees of The Continental before revealing JOHN WICK CHAPTER 3: PARABELLUM’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.…

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Ep 058: Road House (2024) 2:04:18

1+ y ago2:04:18

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Punch Mountain is hopping off the bus and walking into trouble at the ROAD HOUSE (2024). Mac and David discuss CGI punches, boat dreams, and breaking bad news to bad guys before revealing ROAD HOUSE’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 057: Doomsday 1:49:00

1+ y ago1:49:00

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Punch Mountain is gassing up the Bentley in preparation for DOOMSDAY. Mac and David discuss unwieldy Scottish accents, eyeball cameras, and post-apocalyptic entertainment before revealing DOOMSDAY’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 056: Transporter 2 1:33:04

1+ y ago1:33:04

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Punch Mountain is throwing the Audi A8 into gear just in time for TRANSPORTER 2. Mac and David discuss little coffee cups, sound effects in fight scenes, and unfortunate CGI before revealing TRANSPORTER 2’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 055: Action Jackson 1:36:51

1+ y ago1:36:51

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Punch Mountain is crashing in like a man on fire with ACTION JACKSON. Mac and David discuss high school accolades, kill lines, and homes big enough to drive a car through before revealing ACTION JACKSON’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 054: Monster Hunter 1:19:16

1+ y ago1:19:16

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Punch Mountain is slipping through some sort of inter-dimensional stargate with MONSTER HUNTER. Mac and David discuss anthropomorphic cats, melted chocolate bars, and Ron Perlman’s wig before revealing MONSTER HUNTER’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 053: Enter the Dragon 1:36:25

1+ y ago1:36:25

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Punch Mountain is enrolling in a martial arts master class with ENTER THE DRAGON. Mac and David discuss shredded movie stars, bespoke prosthetics, and folding a person in half to death before revealing ENTER THE DRAGON’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake

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Ep 052: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 1:46:42

1+ y ago1:46:42

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Punch Mountain is casting a level 7 charm spell with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. Mac and David discuss chonky dragons, singing “Greensleeves” at karaoke, and Hollywood’s leading curmudgeon before revealing DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.…

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Ep 051: Bad Boys 2 2:00:10

1+ y ago2:00:10

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Punch Mountain is riding together and dying together with BAD BOYS 2. Mac and David discuss wealthy police officers, exploding boats, and actors playing corpses before revealing BAD BOYS 2’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.By David Jara and Mac Blake