The Expendables 2: Epic Action or Total Dud?

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Join us on a wild ride through "The Expendables 2" – where Bruce Willis teams up with action legends like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jean-Claude Van Damme for explosive chaos! In this episode of "Where There's a Willis, There's a Way," hosts Kendrick Martin and Josh Carter dive deep into the film's highs, lows, and everything in between. From the soulless grins of Mr. Beast to Chuck Norris's Roundhouse legacy and even Star Wars ASCII art tangents, we break it all down with humor and heart.

Ever wondered if "The Expendables 2" lives up to the hype? We rate it on our Bruce Willis scale, dissect the plot (spoiler: it's paper-thin plutonium pursuits), praise the upgraded action sequences, and critique the bland gunfights. Plus, we share laughs over character names like Toll Road and Yin Yang, trivia on the film's stunts (including real-life injuries), and why this is peak dad-movie vibes. Whether you're a die-hard Bruce Willis fan or just love 80s-style action flicks, you'll gain fresh insights, fun facts, and reasons to revisit (or skip) this star-studded sequel.

Our podcast offers in-depth breakdowns of every Bruce Willis movie, blending film analysis, trivia, and his iconic contributions – because everyone needs more Willis in their life! New episodes drop regularly, so stay tuned for more action-packed discussions.

0:00 - Intro surprises: OBS streaming mishaps and Discord weirdness0:58 - Tangent on top streamers like Asmongold and Mr. Beast's soulless empire3:24 - Podcast welcome and overview of "Where There's a Willis, There's a Way"4:42 - Shoutouts to supporters, website, and the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network6:55 - Hungry for fan emails and Mr. Beast parody ideas7:54 - Movie rating on the Bruce Willis scale and quick plot tease11:45 - Trailer audio and IMDb summary for "The Expendables 2"14:21 - Deep dive: Why we liked (or didn't) – action, script, and comparisons to the first film20:27 - Trivia: Stunt accidents, CGI planes, and plot holes in the plutonium mine23:41 - Action critiques: Gunfights vs. hand-to-hand, plus Jean-Claude Van Damme's villain charm26:14 - Cast expansions in sequels and forgotten characters like Randy Couture31:06 - Chuck Norris spotlight: His role, age, and martial arts legacy35:26 - Thoughts on sequels, Harrison Ford, and avoiding the stinkers36:51 - Video game tie-ins and rating rants39:11 - Soundtrack and lighting improvements over the original40:28 - Star Wars ASCII art discovery and Andor praises48:20 - Bruce Willis's role: Cameos, quips, and why it's skippable for purists52:36 - Box office haul and dad-movie alternatives like "The Meg"54:30 - Wheel of Willis: Dubbing lines and censoring ideas1:01:00 - Listener interactions, social plugs, and upcoming "Looper" tease1:03:42 - Tasty treats: "Better Off Ted" recommendation and bike ride vibes1:07:59 - Wrap-up and teaser for next episode

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