Punch Mountain
On Punch Mountain, comedians David Jara and Mac Blake watch, discuss and celebrate a different action movie every episode to uncover its place on Punch Mountain, the ultimate action movie rankings.
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Episodes
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Punch Mountain sharpens our fingernails into claws for THE WOMAN KING. Mac and David discuss the appeal of robes, whimsical training montage music, and Viola goddam Davis before revealing THE WOMAN KING’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Punch Mountain is blowing past Mach 10 with TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Mac and David discuss the legality of bar signage, the popularity of “Great Balls of Fire,” and the logistics of Dogfight Football before revealing TOP GUN: MAVERICK’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Punch Mountain is teaming up with Scotland Yard for YES, MADAM. Mac and David discuss apples as silencers, Michelle Yeoh's 80s looks, and slow-motion injuries before revealing YES, MADAM’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Punch Mountain is letting it grow long with THE DIRTY DOZEN. Mac and David discuss speedbag etiquette, cutting rope with gunfire, and fancasting before revealing THE DIRTY DOZEN’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Punch Mountain is ready to rise, roar, and revolt with RRR. Mac and David discuss dance battles, CGI animal attacks, and the power of friendship before revealing RRR’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Punch Mountain is taking down the Ma-Ma Clan with DREDD. Mac and David discuss fictional drug names, slow-motion shootouts, and skate parks of the future before revealing DREDD’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Punch Mountain is pulling an overnighter at the video store for some Inventory. Mac and David take stock of the first 12 episodes, respond to some listener feedback, and give a glimpse into some coming attractions.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Punch Mountain is packing a bag and catching a flight with PASSENGER 57. Mac and David discuss the motivations of 90s action villains, product placement at local fairs, and exploding stair cars before revealing PASSENGER 57’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Punch Mountain is breaking out of the psych ward with a syringe full of Drano because it's time to watch TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY. Mac and David discuss Linda Hamilton’s general badassery, perfect stepdad names, and knowing the why of why we cry before revealing T2's place in the definitive ranking of action movies.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Punch Mountain is gathering every available light source we have because we’re going PITCH BLACK. Mac and David discuss future air travel, tough guy shaving, and bio-raptors before revealing PITCH BLACK’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.