Shadow Wolves September

NO MORE QUESTIONS MIJO. RECORDING HAS COMMENCED

Thoughts on MANDY? Starring Nic Cage and directed by ABz legend George Cosmatos' son Panos. Seems like a rare worthy modern actioner.

I want to hear Gabrus pitch the Drizzt books to Rodgers and Stanger and see if he can convince them that they’d make cool movies.

In last action hero they show Stallone as the terminator. Do you think other action stars would be better in their counter parts movies?

Would yall do action sci-fi movie like Star ship Troopers? Part 3 is particularly bad.

Are there any movie premises that appeal specifically to the Action Boyz? Revenge, heists, hijackings, military missions, etc.

Following on from Gabrus' PhD... what video games have given you that action movie feel? When I was growing up everyone I knew played Doom (I was not a console kid). It's amazing how intense those 32-bit graphics felt, and how seriously I took the "Space Marines go to hell" plot.

Preferences: Schwarzenegger or Stallone? Seagal or Van Damme? Best Die Hard rip-off? Really enjoying Shadow Wolves. Keep up the solid work, fellas!

At this point is Pittsburgh the fourth member of the Action Boyz?

Can we get a tribute to our fallen hero, Stanger’s father-figure, Sharky himself, Burt Reynolds?

For the Media Diet: what did you all think of Jack Ryan? Bit of a mess. Contradictions in Ryan’s character were often hilarious. Terrorist plans made no sense. Five stars.

Rogers and Stanger, does Gabrus keep bugging you guys to watch Den of Thieves? Also, you should watch it.

We already know Ben has The People Under The Stairs (which I love too) but what movies do Gabrus and Stanger like that the other Action Boyz hate? Love the show listen to it every week thanks and shit.

Was Ben the priest/minister at Sean's wedding?

Loved hearing about Gabrus's go-to Improv move -- ripping on the gift he just endowed another person (i.e., "Spot" as a lame, generic name for a dog). Any other thoughts on what you guys find works well in Improv scenes?

if you knew how to do the Dim Mak do you think you would inevitably use it to kill someone?

We know Gabrus dreamed of being a navy seal and then an FBI agent. What were little Stanger's and little Rodger's dream jobs when they were growing up. This show rules, keep up the great work.

Where are you on the State of the Rock? A few years ago it seemed everyone was onboard with Dwayne Johnson being this huge movie star and taking the torch from Arnold and Stallone. But he keeps making shitty movies, and no one seems to know how to use his talents. What kind of movie would you put him in? Also: Rodgers was right, you guys need to do Rolling Thunder.

This Question is for Rhino! Did you ever eat at Blondie’s Pizza when you were at UC Berkeley?

I (fuckin’) love listening to you guys talk about health and fitness (and shit). Any new weird health things you’re into (i.e. cryotherapy, bone broth)? How is the marathon training going John Gappers? P.S. I will send pick proof when I join the 1000 pound club.

What is an Action Movie viewing that brings Happy Memories? Growing up with a Single Dad and 2 Brothers we saw a lot of Action Movies together. I think my favorite to see with my Dad and Brothers was Robocop 2. Just because of the camp value. I found myself laughing at parts I shouldn’t have and my Dad yelling at us to shut up as he laughed along.

I recently saw Rodgers in a show at UCB and he's like a mixture of Aaron Eckhart and Timothy Olyphant. Why didn't you ever tell us he was sexy? Is he single? Does he want to go on a date with me?

i know this is a dumb question but i feel like it's the most important dumb question of all time: who has a bigger dick? schwarzenegger, stalone, seagal, van damme, bruce willis or kurt russell?

What kind of prep goes into an episode? When you rewatch a movie are you taking notes at all? How long do you discuss what the cold open topic will be or do you just get into it? HOW IS THE SAUSAGE MADE

What do you think the last "Action Boyz style" movie was? I don't think it could have been made after 2000. At the risk of getting roasted I will suggest Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999). Your thoughts?

Would love to hear you guys chat about the internet 'shaming'/support of Geoffrey Owens for working a 'regular' job at Trader Joe's to support himself between acting jobs. If it's not too uncomfortable, I'd appreciate hearing how each of you has dealt with others' assumptions and expectations when it comes to you making a living while pursuing your acting and writing goals. Any advice you can offer other creative-types to get them through the harder times, when they feel like failures or feel disrespected by others? Also, requesting (again) CLIFFHANGER and HEAVY METAL (for AniMaytion?) :)

Are you guys saving certain major action touchstones for later? Seems like there's a lot of Arnold, Stallone, JCVD that haven't been done yet. How many weeks ahead do you have planned, or do you just decide every Monday?

Can you think of a specific time where action movies have influenced you in dealing with a situation?

Has Gabrus seen his dad’s performance as Krasnov in the underrated 1988 classic “Red Scorpion”?

What level of fame / success will make you stop this podcast.

I’ve heard Gabrus mention he’s read the Drizzt books by R. A. Salvatore. Do you think they would make a good movie franchise?

What were your dads' favorite action movies / stars? Did you share their taste?

Can we hear some more stories about you guys as shitty kids? Like Rodgers sabotaging his teacher's table leg, and Gabrus decking his teacher and pushing him in a pool?

Which ex-NFL star turned actor’s film is superior: The Boz’s action epic “Stone Cold” or Howie Long’s late 90’s classic “Firestorm”?

Who is action movies sexiest villain? It's Wesley Snipes btw.

I appreciate how many hours of podcasting Gabrus has dedicated to Long Island however as a Suffolk native, I don’t hear much about any of his experiences between Amityville and Montauk. Any food recommends, praise or roasts for rural eastern LI?

Rodgers comic book collection has come up in a few episodes now, what are some of the most prized books in his collection? Also who are some of the Action Boyz favorite graphic artists & writers?

Alright Action Boyz, I'm seeking advice. I'm going to be proposing to my Action Girl. We both been talking about taking a trip to New York City ( she's been I haven't) and I know she loves battery park and thought about proposing there. Do you guys (probably gabrus) have any knowledge of battery park and and maybe ideal spots there to pop the question? Any other good spots in NYC that aren't too clichéd (like top of the empire state building isn't happening). My other thought was doing a driving vacation along the pacific coast highway, any good spots there you guys might have seen? And what would be a great action movie one liner to followup her accepting/rejecting the proposal be?

What are your thoughts on studios trying to go for PG-13 ratings on movies that should be or were intended to be rated R (like Aliens vs Predator, or the Robocop and Total Recall remakes)?

Banshee-tember?

do you consider Shoot 'Em Up a parody or just a knowingly ridiculous action movie

If the Action Boyz were to write a script for an action movie, do you have any ideas what you'd choose for the premise & setting?

I know Stanger doesn’t like talking about it and rarely mentions it, but which NFL players did he play with/against when he was at Cal? He’s talked about Andre Carter and his giant cock, but was there anybody else we might have heard of?

Which action movies do you guys think have gotten the best video game adaptations? Which action movie would you most like turned into a video game?

Favorite action movie parody?

Do you guys have any love for the slightly shittier, B-movie "knock off" flicks and actors of the 80's and 90's. I.e.- don the dragon Wilson, Michael dudikoff, Jeff speakman, Billy blanks etc. Any chance we get to watch any of those guys for ABZ??

got any more stories about bumping into celebrities?

Also, what movies come to mind when one of our favorite action stars goes to another genre film and it doesn’t turn out so well? I’m thinking Stop! or My Mom Will Shoot or something like that:)

What Seagal movie has the best “art department?” Hard to Kill is easily in the top 3, but what ones do you feel were over the top? :)

At 30 I still say “Groovy” in direct reference to Evil Dead 2 whether those around me get it or not. Have you three dudes absorbed any lingo from film as a kid or teen that you use in day to day dialogue?

Why do Rodgers kill people?

why do you guys talk so fucked up

Besides the crying 'The Flash' audition, do any of you have other stories of auditions gone bad?

I feel like all the big action stars - Tom Cruise, The Rock, Statham, etc - are middle aged/old and there's not really anyone in development behind them (maaaybe Jennifer Lawrence?). Even all the Marvel actors are kinda old (except Spidey). Who are your favorite up and coming action stars, or who do you think should do more action movies?

What is the Boyz' process when it comes to picking a flick, watching it separately, and recalling scenes from it? Can't imagine what your guys' notes must look like. Also, would love a video episode.

Are there any "classic" action movies that you want to see remade with today's technology?

Any chance you’d be willing to cover more kids movies from when you were all little ABZ, such as 3 Ninjas or the first TMNT? Batman was a fun one to revisit after having not watched it in decades.

Can you guys recommend any TV shows that do the action genre justice? I know Gabrus has opinions on special ops shows like “Six”. Meat up those fart boxes, ActionBoyz. Thanks.

water dogs

What do you enjoy watching more....a martial arts style hand to hand fight or a gun battle style shootout?

Gabrus and Ben: If you had a kid, which movies would you show him or her in order to turn them into a little action movie fan? And for Stanger, which ones you DID show your kid?

What is the coolest gun?

Any good Action Mom stories? Beyond Rodgers’ dog beatin’ off during Dick Tracey. Mine introduced me to Aliens 2.

Have any of you ever watched one of Seagal's direct to video movies? I've never seen one, but they all look terrible.

Where do you think the action movies of Takashi Miike fall on the Action Boys spectrum? His style is action-packed but does it go over the top, a la the ending of Dead or Alive?

Stanger call me an athlete

Rodgers once told a story about being arrested in NYC and having an ex bail him out. What, pray tell, was he arrested for?

I got my first boner seeing uma thermon as poison ivy, what movies gave you guys your first boners?

Who were your big time celebrity crushes when you were young?

Martial arts is my favorite sub genre of action. Could you fellas please talk about some of your favorite martial arts movies or movie stars of the 80’s and 90’s? Please include anything from the Hong Kong action boom of the 80’s to the US DTV stars of the early 90’s. Thanks!

Gabrus mentioned My Blue Heaven in last month’s episode. That movie made a very effective use of the one allotted F-bomb you get away with and still get a PG-13 rating (when Steve Martin says “fuck you” in the grocery store). Can you guys think of any other PG-13 films with memorable usage of the one F-bomb, action or otherwise?

Jon Voight is a regular at the deli I work at, he comes in a couple times a week. How do I become friends with Jon Voight?

It's the mid 80s and you are high powered Hollywood producers, you get Arnold and Stallone in a room to pitch them a movie, what is it? A crossover of established brands? Something entirely original? What would make for the ultimate movie we never got?

What movie had the biggest gap between your expectation for it and how much you enjoyed it? (Excluding Phantom Menace)

Did you all like the Expendables movies or do you think they started to become a parody of the genre?

In light of the the expanded universe of Striking Distance and Sudden Death in Pittsburgh—which is fantastic and hilarious—what other expanses universes should have been?

Mister action boyz, how did action movies contribute to what you thought manhood was in your formative years.