SEPTEMBER SHADOW WOLVES QUESTIONS

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I just heard Thomas Middleditch improvise a hostage negotiation on Topher Grace's podcast, but I think the ActionBoyz can do way better. Which of the ActionBoyz would make for the wisest negotiator, the wiliest hostage, or the most cunning hostage taker?

Have any of the boys played the video game Broforce? You start as RamBro and shoot your way through levels unlocking POWs who are other action movie stars. You get everyone from Terminator, Highlander, Indiana Jones, Ridley, to Robocop (yes I understand). It’s a lot of fun and your character is chosen at random. You should check it out

Follow up and/or completely different question: what’s the most efficient/believable way to remove guns from any scene so hand-to-hand combat is ‘justified’?

Do the boyz have any thoughts on ‘Message from the King’? I think it’s the most entertaining riff on the Death Wish/Taken/‘guy goes looking for revenge’ genre I’ve seen in forever. Goes without saying that Chadwick Bozeman is fucking dynamic and a huge presence no matter what he’s in

Talking Stephen King...did the “Boyz” watch the Mr. Mercedes series?

It Chapter 2? There you go, Rodgers, grind them into the dirt now

Do any of the boyz subscribe to the Criterion Channel app? If so, are there any standout criterion flicks you’ve seen since April?

Really liked when you guys mixed up your roles for a few episodes (Gabrus Gorgon, Stanger running through the plot, etc). Would you consider doing it again?

Best/worst cameo- Statham in Collateral/ Fallon in Band of Brothers.

Tattoos are bullshit, right?

Is Gabrus upset someone pulled a Gabrus on SNL before Gabrus could make it a Gabrus?

Is recycling a scam?

How good of friends were the ActionBoyz before the podcast began? Has this podcast made your friendships better or worse? Also, Levittown boy here, for as much as Gabrus talks about Long Island, he's never once mentioned Levittown. Does Gabrus have any good Levittown stories?

How long until Adriana Chechik has to wear diapers?

If the action boyz were cast to portray somebody in a biopic, who would be their respective dream-roles?

Do you ever worry that someone you’re talking to can read your thoughts?

Can you record a video of the live show for Shadow wolves? Even a crappy iPhone video would be sweet.

Tank Girl is on Prime

Go through the list of the tough guy action stars, which one’s sucked a dick and just went “ah c’mon it’s no big deal just sucking a dick, man.” I’m going with Bruce Willis.

2000 patron party?

Hey Boyz. Who would you cast in the Canon Films biopic? Is this a fun question?

One could say Rannazzisi is a recurring character on Action Boys, what would he have to do to redeem himself? Is it even possible, ie, he could live to be 100 and win a Nobel prize and his obit would say....

I have paid to meet Jean Claude Van Damme at Comic Con Scotland next month. Is there anything I can say to him to make him want to be my BFF?

Sorry for the long one. But I met Seagal. I messaged the ABZ twitter a while ago with proof. I live in Russia and work at a high level private school. We had a series of talks called "100 Questions for a Leader", to begin with, we had Cosmonauts, Olympians, and Politicians. Then we had Steven Seagal (the children at my school are 5-15). He was, of course, fat as fuck, wearing all black and sunglasses indoors. Full respect to the ponytail though, very thick. The questions weren't great but some highlights were: How to succeed? - In my career I succeeded because of hard work, i never drank, did drugs, lied, broke the law or smoked cigarettes (i remember it being in that order) One girl said that she read on wikipedia that he had multiple nationalities and would like him to talk about his Russian heritage. Instead of answering the question he took 2 minutes to talk about how fake wikipedia is and how a lot of the stuff written about him is not true. The final question was about his experience in Asia training, he mostly spoke about the racism he faced as a white man learning martial arts but explained that he quickly earnt their respect so it was still a good experience. What would you have asked Seagal?

What are your favorite action/crossover films from genres that you may not normally watch otherwise? (eg. favorite action/musical, action/children's film, action/cyberpunk)

Are any of the boys watching Yellowstone on paramount? And do you think would be the best worker on a ranch? My vote is Stanger

Ben - Is the real reason you cancelled Modern Movie March for everyone because you can’t pronounce “modern”?

What is your favorite set piece in an action movie?

Thoughts on the sport of powerlifting? Just watched “westside vs the world” on Netflix and now I want to die under the iron

Did you have any film/tv/comics/etc. websites that you frequented during the early days of the internet? I used to go to a site called Jurassic Punk in the mid-90s, which posted movie trailers in tiny, shitty-looking quicktime videos... I probably watched the trailer for the live-action Spawn movie 50 times. Kisses to Stanger.

How many times did you guys cheat the Pizza Hut “Book It” program for free pizza?

Any plans for future themed months like Octooky and Novinja?

What are your thoughts on The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance?

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAUNA - What are you thoughts on their ranking system and their top 250 movies of all-time? Have you tried to move through the list sequentially? Do you mostly ignore the ranking system they have? What's it like to have your own page(s) on the sauna?

What are your thoughts on Dave Chappelle’s most recent Netflix special, Sticks and Stones?

What would be your memory vacation scenario be at Rekall?

Do you ever get through a session of completely roasting and doing your best to alienate your fans and think that, maybe this time you went too far? You never do, us disgusting freaks eat this shit up, but I know how easy it is to second guess the bits after the fact.

Not to dredge up bad memories but I was wondering what Rodgers memories of the Music City Miracle were? I remember watching that game in my friends basement being blown shocked. In particular how its come out now that Ralph Wilson forced the team to bench Flutie even though he led the team to the playoffs and instead start Rob Johnson who had only started the final week of the year.

Any on-set stories from the action boyz where you had to deal with an intense friedkin/bay/cameron-esque director? Conversely, was there ever a time when the director wasn’t enough of a savage alpha male that made you wish you had a real warrior steering the ship?

Hey Action Boyz, if you guys are going to keep doing a lot of Starz exclusives can the Shadow Wolves get your login information? I don't think that many people have Starz. I promise we won't use your email address or addresses to sign you up for very funny things. More seriously, how much does a film's availability play into the selection process?

Do you guys think VR will ever be used for a good movie experience in the near-to-mid future or would it only ever be like a half-assed video game? I feel like if the audience can choose their POV and decide what to frame, it could never really be a movie. But Soderbergh will probably prove me wrong next year.

On the topic of incest/step-sibling porn; listening back to the December Shadow Wolves episode it was brought up that so many marriages fail that step siblings are so prevalent they've hijacked porn - and how it's not technically perverted but still a charcoal gray area. Personally, I once got left by a woman for her stepbrother. He was hooked on crack at the time, which she knew. It was also my birthday when I found out. He eventually knocked her up and they had a kid. So my question is what are the chances my current marriage fails?

What’s the best use of a “chinatown” setting in an action movie?

What was it like working on Craig of the Creek? It's my favorite show. What was were the ABZ's favorite cartoons growing up?

Hi Boyz, Moving to LA in a week after over a decade in SF and a bit nervous about living in LA. My wife's family is down there and we have a newborn son so with a good job offer it seemed like time to make the move. Any advice on enjoying LA as a newcomer? Would especially love to hear from "Mr LA" Rodgers.

I got a tough one for yall, do you like big butts in your face?

Hey ABZ, Rogers and Gabrus occasionally refer to comics they enjoy (most recently the current run of X-men) amongst others. How about a run down of some must reads and favourites of yours to look into?

What was up with Tim Heidecker leaving the studio right in the middle of Rodgers’ latest Comedy Bang Bang appearance? Was that an attempt at some classic Tim and Eric-style anti-comedy, or is the guy just an asshole?

My biggest takeaway from Hobbes and Shaw was just how much I’d underrated Vin Diesel’s importance to my enjoyment of the Fast franchise. I need an official Action Boyz ruling, better movie star - Vin or Dwayne?

Ben No. 2- As someone who drew a lot as a kid/teen what you said about modern artists drawing with tablets (endless references, manipulating the screen, etc.) struck a chord with me. Any more thoughts on how comic art has changed in the digital age?

Ben- would love to hear more thoughts on Hickman's X-Men run so far. What you said about feeling like a kid again was totally true- awesome to see him playing with Nimrod, Apocalypse, Moira and all kinds of other stuff from 80's-90's X-Men.

As a kid, I did extra work and I once was on Kung Fu: the Legend Continues. I met David Carrdine, he was clearly drunk but not an overt asshole. I was told by his assistant that he had a snake tattoo wrapping around his body with the tail ending at his dick. It was also right after a scene where a stuntman was judo flipped into a glass table. My question is, if you had to get a dick tattoo, what would it be?

Thoughts on parents hitting kids to discipline them? ...no worries if this question is too dark or weird

What body part would you most want to be squibbed?

As a mennonite I was never allowed to watch any of these movies growing up because they were way too violent. Watching them now has been a lot of fun! As a side effect, I’ve found that talking about action movies is a surprisingly effective way to chat up hot guys. Do you have any pickup tips or stories related to action movies?

I know you've already announced the upcoming movies, and this won't get answered until the end of the month, but I gotta ask, are you going to do Sportstember this year?

Worst nut shot you’ve ever taken?

What do you think will be the next big thing after super hero movies die out?

Have you guys ever checked out Into the Badlands on AMC? Has some pretty crazy martial arts. Seems like it might be up the action Boyz alley. Not saying which character Gabrus would be but Nick Frost IS in it.

When Tremors?

How much of the total pool of Boyz-level action movies do you think you've covered so far? 25%? 50%? Looking forward to your inevitable transition to Porno Boyz.

Women's soccer player Carlie Lloyd has been talking about trying to make the NFL after nailing that 55 year field goal. Do you think there are any other major men's sports where a woman could excel at the highest level?

Have the boyz seen the recent deepfakes of celebrities in movies that they never were in? Thoughts on this? The one's that got me, and probably are the biggest right now are Stallone's face over Arnie's in T2 and Jim Carry over Nicholson in The Shining

Do you guys have any intention of revisiting some of the OG ActionBoyz movies from the High and Mighty days? I’d love to hear you guys talk about Bloodsport, Predator, Commando, etc. again and I feel like enough time has passed where it wouldn’t feel redundant.

I just recently became a “shadow wolf”. So I am not sure if this has been asked, but who has the roundest penis of the group?

Action Boyz, I'm not mad but I need to know which action movie babe would you never fuck without a rubber?

Crazy just realizing the first movie is Missing in Action. It’s free on prime I just watched it last weekend.

Have any of you guys listened to the Detroit season of Crimetown? It has some wild Beverly Hills Cop related revelations, Gil Hill, the real cop who played Axels boss, took money from a gang affiliated with the Mayor's son in law to cover up the murder of an innocent kid.

What is your home movie watching setup? My wife and I started turning on closed captioning after having a kid. Now it’s on all the time. Any other CC users?

since you did a movie like "Manhunter" would you be open to watching something like "Master and Commander"?

What were your feelings on Space Jam when it first came out?

Not sure you'll have had time to read by the time this episode records but the new Joe Abercrombie book in the First Law world drops next month and would love to hear your opinions. Gabrus got me into the series in an early High & Mighty episode but not sure if you all read those books. Do I need to make a dick joke or something for visibility?

Which bad guy would have definitely walked if the hero hadn't killed him?

If you did horror boys for the whole month of october besides Halloween 3 are they any classic horror movies you guys would do? I would love to hear you guys talk about fright night!

Is John Krasinski the new Stallone? He’s writing his own stuff, has got that 3% body fat, they’re both tall as hell, and are both just as hilarious.

Chicago tickets on sale when?

Is there a recent, CGI-laden horror or action movie that you liked enough that you’d love to see a completely practical version?

What hero's or idols did the boyz have growing up, was B. A. Baracus one of them?

I guess my question is...what’s the drunkest Q&A you’ve ever seen?

Hey Action Boyz, I just wanted to share this story that happened to me last week: I do programming for the only Art house cinema in Orange County, CA (The Frida Cinema) and last week we had a screening of Street Fighter to celebrate the 25th anniversary. The dude who played Zangief (and Leatherface in the Jessica Biel Texas Chainsaw Massacre) was there and absolutely shitfaced while doing his Q&A. Talking about how much of an asshole Van Damme was and how much cocaine he did. Then...he broke out a GREAT Christopher Walker impression and mentioned working with him on Batman Returns. I pulled out my IMDB app and found out very quickly....this dude played CHIP.

Steve Rannazzisi is doing a new hour special about his 9/11 lie, will the Boyz be checking this out?

As improv comedians is it difficult to be ready to throw away a joke at a moments notice when a scene changes? do you keep it in your back pocket hoping to use it later?

Any chance Manhunter clears the way for some more Thrillers (Thrilluary? Apthrill?) - Basic Instinct and Wild Things both speak to the Action Boyz psyche

Best concerts you've been to?

Do I remember correctly I can ask for Ben's opinion of Powers/House of X? It's the first comic I've collected in single issues for years and I'm glad I came out of semi-retirement for it.

Have any of you guys had to get any kind stunt training on set?

Are y’all Scott Adkins fans? Any thoughts on the new crop of lower-budget action movies that are more in the vein of good older stuff (e.g. Ninja II, the later Undisputed movies, the sporting goods store fight in Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning)?

Any of the Boyz had a near death experience?

What sequel got you the most hyped but wound up being the most disappointing? I'll throw out my candidates in order: Phantom Menace, Robocop 2, Matrix Reloaded. I haven't watched Robocop 2 since I begged my friend's mom to take me to the drive-in to see it. I didn't realize how hard R and plain bad it would be and it was embarrassing.

If you could create an action figure / toy from any movie, what would it be?

Are you a fan of Japanese gonzo action & horror movies: Ichi The Killer, House, the Dead or Alive series, Tetsuo: Iron Man etc?

Say one thing for the Action Boyz, say they're ________________ (new First Law / Joe Abercrombie out this month)

How much did Stanger Gorgon make for recording the intro to 'Love Machine, Pt I' by the Miracles?

Is Over the Top an action movie and if you were truckers would you have a cable pull machine in the cab of your truck like Hawk? Does Stanger have one in his Prius now?

Besides Den of Thieves for Gabrus, what are some movies you will shamelessly defend?

RIP Franco Columbu... What bodybuilders/athletes/actors etc. other than Arnold and the guys talked about on the pod most inspired you/did you most want to look like as teenage meat heads?

I know you hate movie suggestions on here: but have to ever thought about 13th Warrior? Super fun 90’s Dirty Dozen style Swords and sandals movie that is totally overlooked

"Favorite" celebrity who killed someone or allegedly killed someone? Vehicular manslaughter counts, but military service is a separate category.

Would you rather have sex in a hot tub or in the ocean?

I know I can’t be the only vet /shadow wolf: how about an ep where the Boyz round up all things that seemed unrealistic and the wolves can verify...

Which conspiracy theories, if any, do you guys buy in to? For me it’s that New Coke was a long-con marketing ploy. In general most theories have too many moving parts. Do you think their popularity is due to the idea there are shadowy machinations at work is more comforting than chaos, fuck ups, lone madmen, and small groups of fanatics changing the world?

I was wandering what was the last “classic” action movie my gut says Gladiator (2000)

This one is for Ryan “Rugby” Rodgers: Thoughts on the Impossible Whopper from Burger King?

Which is easier: scoring In an NBA game, getting a hit In an MLB game, or getting a first down In an NFL game?

This kid in my high school got attacked by a dog and got a UTI the same week. Any shitty week stories?

Any new diet/exercise additions the Boyz have been gettin into recently?

Strangest place(s) youve ever travelled overseas ?

You guys let your dogs on the couch ?

Most embarrassing movie/tv show you like? Excluding right wing stuff

Who are your top three filmmakers of all time?

Is Rodgers into the Update New York death metal scene, i.e. Cannibal Corpse and Skinless

What is the correct way to respond when someone tries to start a conversation at the urinal?

Is rhino a big fan of Adam Carolla? Some of the specifics he uses I’ve heard Carolla say. Thanks

In a one on one fight who wins? A man with a bat or a man with a knife?

what accessories would action boyz action figures come with?

Every episode after the cold open, Gabrus says “welcome to Action Boyz”. I’m curious if this was a one time recording that’s tacked onto each episode or if Gabrus ever re-records it for episodes.

So I’ve asked this before, but what alternative film genres would each of you want to do for the podcast if action movies were off the table? P.S. Did anyone get around to titty fucking the chief from Marked For Death’s family since John Hatcher was busy? Also someone kiss Stanger. P.P.S. I know this is no place to recommend movies for the pod, but fuck that watch The Guyver. It’s got Akido and aliens.

Has anyone ever noticed that Stanger looks like Lance Hart?

Have the boyz ever been shooting or hunting in real life?

Do you have a time or location in the biz you’d rather be in or want to experience? I’m endlessly fascinated with American actors who showed up in all the Italian action and horror films of the 70s and early 80s when they were grinding out a steady stream of drive in movies.

You guys talked about Jonathan Hickman’s X-Men recently. Wondering if you’ve checked out his Avengers, FF or East of West? Also, how does Stanger feel about the way he writes Mr. Magnet?

In the first episode of righteous gemstones there is an Octagon poster and McBride says smokeshow. Were these Action Boyz shoutouts or should I get help

Favorite protein shakes/supplements?

I've been catching up on new action movies this weekend and it's shitty to see the new archetype villain is an eco terrorist. Hobbs & Shaw, Aquaman, the new Godzilla and Avengers all have the villain trying to save the ecosystem with mass death. What new villain archetypes would you like to see?

Will we have to wait until next Ninjavember for more martial sciences films?

I could see Ben as the new Cyclops for X-Men...what mutants do you guys see yourselves as?

Y’all ragged on Blake Snyder during the “Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot” episode—is there a screen/tv/sketch-writing book y’all do recommend?

Stanger really is the hero we need. Unfortunately filmfan is the hero we deserve.

what is the best titties ;)

What is the rattling you hear in the background of episodes?

Not a question, just wanted to share this amazing gig of JCVD as an extra in Breakin https://giant.gfycat.com/IncompatibleLameBengaltiger.mp4

Any stories about working with stunt performers?

Gabrus has mentioned PWG wrestling a few times recently. Over the last few years, I have become a huge wrestling fan myself. Do you think that growing up, seeing action movies with practical effects and real people doing dangerous stunts may be a reason for your growing interest in wrestling? The only person providing stuff like that is Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible movies.

So people often point to Blazing Saddles as the example of "there's no way that movie could get made today!" but I think that's a stretch, it's still punching down (making fun of morons). I think a better hypothetical is: If Clint Eastwood decided to do a direct shot for shot reboot of The Eiger Sanction with his son playing his role from the original film would he be able to get studio financing? It's peak "Eastwood 'seduces' his leading lady" era, check out her character name, and if you haven't seen it dog fans will love the name of the pooch in this one (last sentence of the original NYT review). That being said, if anyone watches The Venture Bros you will get a lot of references if you watch this movie, 5/5 stars. I yield my remaining time to the former Governor from Minnesota. https://www.nytimes.com/1975/05/22/archives/eiger-sanction-film-of-climbing-spies.html

Have you guys ever seen Shane Black's ultraviolent Amazon pilot, EDGE? It was never picked up and is very difficult to find, legally, but it's a hell of a good time and features Friend of the Show Bill Sadler as the pilot's villain.

A few months ago, I went to the doctor because of some urinary issues. Turns out, I had an STD. The cure was painless and fast (two pills only, cured in like 36 hours) but the experience was a bit nerve wracking. Have any of the Action Boyz ever had an STD?

Conan the Barbarian is in my top 5 of my favorite movies of all time, and when I tell people that they’re always somewhat dismissive/shocked. What are some of your faves or least faves that surprise people or make them not take your tastes as seriously?

What movies do you secretly resent the other two for quickly vetoing when you suggested them?

Okay, so obviously Stanger is in need of a kiss, and myself, being HUGE muscle head like Stanger, totally successful, was wondering how do my TopChefs at ActionBoyz cook their KD? Myself, I boil half dozen hot dogz, remove said dogz, then cook noodles in greasy hotdogz water, add milk and powdered goodness (no not cocaine, you sillybillys), and fold in diced dogs. Questions, comments, concerns? Your boi, BennyD

You haven often talked about the conservative bias of many classic action films. However, John Carpenter can be considered the Dean of Progressive action cinema They Live etc. In addition to The Running Man, what other non Carpenter films could have inspired Bernie Bros and Warren Warriors as kids?

Care to address the Baby Bitch Boy reboot casting rumors?

any favorite or memorable shitty cars from your youth, boyz?

Can we talk about men's fashion? We've heard about Stanger's all-denim, Rodgers' military jacket, and Gabrus's summer all the time beach boy looks, but so you have any other fashion items you love? Boots? Coats? Bandolier bullet belts?

Jessie Ventura story: My senior year of high school Jesse Ventura moved to my town outside of Minneapolis/St. Paul. This was 2005, right before he went really conspiracy theory crazy. He ended up being a surprise guest at our Homecoming football game pep rally - he showed up with an unlit cigar in his hand and gave a wild speech about kicking their fuckin’ asses in the game that night and I could see the administrators cringing as he kept swearing and waving his cigar around. He was only at the school for about 10 minutes but all the kids ate it up. My friends and I would see him driving around the town in his bright yellow Hummer H2 and he always had a huge cigar in his mouth. He also shopped at the target I worked at and I got to help him several times. This was during his more conspiracy theory crazy days but he was always super nice and friendly to all the employees and would take pictures with other customers if they asked. He did have his long greasy rat tail at this time and it was an honor to see it in person.

For Ben: was there an ending to the vw bug on the roof of the school prank story? It sounded like maybe there was before everyone got swept away in the excitement of the moment

Who is your favourite turtle from TMNT?

What would be your last meal?