About That Action
If you’re looking for a show that talks about some of your favorite high octane, face punching, car exploding, gun shooting, quote spewing action movies then look no further. About That Action is 3 guys from Chicago taking a deeper look at some of cinemas most popular and most unrecognized classics (also some not classics). So if you like action you’ll love About That Action.
Episodes

5 days ago
5 days ago
The fellas are getting close to finishing out the Expendables block with a high point for The Expendables 3. Although made to be PG-13, it more than makes up for the lack of blood and guts with far more interesting dialogue and fleshed out characters. Action movies are often times defined by the villain and Expendables 3 delivers with (the otherwise level headed and kind) Mel Gibson as Conrad Stonebanks. Tune in to the episode to find out what makes Conrad a worthy adversary for Barney Ross and how the new class of Expendables adds up to the ones we all know and love. All that and more on About That Action!

Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
In the follow up to the blockbuster hit The Expendables, they raise the bar in every way. The fellas absolutely loved this addition to the franchise and in a rare instance, is better than the original. With much more fleshed out character work, bigger action pieces, and a more recognizable and compelling villain, this is one of the best sequels to an action franchise to date. Pop in those earbuds, load up the barbell, and listen to this high octane coverage on About That Action.

Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
About That Action is proud to shoot their wad early in the show by covering the most on the nose action series in existence with The Expendables. A four movie bullet riddled explosion fest that features the absolute pantheon of action stars from the 80s and 90s. Starring Sly Stallone and appearances by Arnold, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, and pod favorite Dolph Ludgren, this series really raises the bar and puts a nice bow on the action films of old. So sit back and turn up the volume and hang out with the fellas from About That Action as we cover the first in this non stop test fest.

Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
In 2006, WWE productions joined the war effort to put out a movie that would help the army smash through its recruitment goals for the year and that movie was The Marine (purely correlative). The fellas from About That Action join forces to discuss this absolutely bizarre "action" fest. Tom, Josh, and Marsh all go full blown Goldie Locks and the three bears about this film for your listening entertainment. As John Cena runs through the swamps and does stuff that ultimately doesn't matter at all, you can sit back and listen to the fellas argue about whether this is worth the watch or not. If you don't know much about the movie then turn up that volume and learn all... About That Action.

Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
On this episode of About That Action, the fellas were lucky to have on a Chicago local legend in the indie wrestling scene Craig Mitchell come through the studio (Josh's apartment) to discuss what it's like in the ring, the dos and don'ts of wrestling, and just what makes wrestling worth watching. So if you're a fan of the Condemned this episode might be lacking for you, but if you like wrestling or just want to know why people like it, tune in and turn up for an extended episode with an interview with Craig Mitchell.

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
This episode of the pod the fellas cover the 2002 smash hit fantasy classic Scorpion King. Since the 1980s, fantasy as a genre has taken sort of a nose dive but the boys were happy to note that this one holds up. Join the crew as they discuss the movie, Heat, Tom not wearing shorts for ten years, professional woman pants, Waingro, and even outdated financial systems. You're sure to not only be entertained but learn a thing or two. You'll learn about the movie, you'll learn about money, and most of all you'll learn About That Action!!!

Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
In this episode, the boys finally round out the Universal Soldier series with Day of Reckoning. A hard turn from the fun, fast, and simple vibe of the original, this movie deals with heavy themes and even heavier violence. With a complete script flip making JCVD's character the main antagonist of the story, we meet a new main character hell bent on revenge for the murder of his family. The fellas discuss the fights, the acting, and the somehow deep themes expressed in this underground banger. Though its a far cry from the original, this fresh coat of paint was well received by About That Action. So sit down, tune in, question everything, and turn up About That Action as they cover the final in a beloved action franchise.

Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
In this episode, the fellas discuss the 2010 hard hitting sleeper classic Universal Soldier: Regeneration. The third installment (second cannon) in the much overlooked action classic franchise. They discuss the fights, the stabs, the shots, and the environmental destruction that takes place in this simple yet very hard hitting underground action experience. Pop in the earbuds, bust out the bench press, and come hang with the three guys talking "About That Action".

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
In the second episode of About That Action, the fellas cover the second movie in the Universal Soldier franchise with The Return. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Bill Goldberg's acting, JCVD not showing cheeks, what it was like to share a family computer growing up, and Michael Jai White not getting the screen time he deserved. Give the episode a listen, sit, and learn what it means to be a true UNISOL head.

Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
About That Action accepted their draft letter to cover the original Universal Soldier from 1992. Resurrected from a different decade and implanted with drugs and tech to turn him into a killing machine, Jean-Claude Van Damme takes on Dolph Ludgren, the US military, and some random jobbers in a diner. Join the fellas try to understand just what a Unisol is among plenty of other stuff.