It's our annual Year in Review episode as the guys look back at 2025! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they share their Top 5 movies of the year, and pay tribute to the ones we lost in 2025. Plus, the most read posts over at BulletproofAction.com, and the most listened to episodes of the Bulletproof Podcast, news on Episode 200, and everyone's favorite... the Search Terms of 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special holiday edition of The Bulletproof Podcast as the guys discuss Gremlins! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, Ryan Campbell, AND Chad Cruise as they talk all things Gremlins! The rules, Kingston Falls, Judge Reinhold's now you see him - now you don't character, the dastardly Mrs. Deagle, Corey Feldman dressed like a Christmas tree, Rand Peltzer's crappy inventions, Mrs. Peltzer's badassery, Kate's dark Christmas past, Mr. Futterman, Billy, Gizmo, Stripe, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Tis the season for Christmas Action, as the guys discuss Project Shadowchaser II on Episode 183 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, Ryan Campbell, and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they look back at Nu Image's "holiday classic", Project Shadowchaser II. Amon the talking points are Frank Zagarino's grand entrance, sexual harassment at the workplace, the dangers of hitchhiking and drunk driving, a supporting cast filled with Nu Image regulars, a water battle, an impaling, "Rockin' J Bells", and a trio of flies in the ointment in the form of Frank (Bryan Genesse), Laurie (Beth Toussaint) and Laurie's son Ricky in this "Die Hard at a Nuclear Base" scenario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul London joins us for Episode 182 of the Bulletproof Podcast, to discuss a movie he considers "Movie of the Year". Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, Ryan Campbell, AND special guest Paul London as they talk all things Deathstalker (2025). The music, Daniel Bernhardt, the practical effects, Doodad and more! Plus, CTB pitches the idea of a BraveStarr movie, PL hates on Jared Leto, and some news on Hero of the Prophecy Issue #2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was Roger Moore's last hurrah as James Bond, and it is the topic of discussion on Episode 181 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, Ryan Campbell, and the returning "Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss A View to a Kill! The highs and the lows of Roger Moore's final Bond appearance, the Duran Duran theme song and music video, Christopher Walken as Max Zorin, Grace Jones as May Day, Tanya Roberts and her filmography, a young Dolph Lundgren, are among the talking points! Plus, the greatness of 1985 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 180 of The Bulletproof Podcast is all about Edgar Wright's newly released The Running Man starring Glen Powell! Join Chris the Brain and Ryan Campbell as they compare and contrast the 2025 version of The Running Man with the 1987 original. What did they like about the movie? What didn't they like? What would they have done differently? Who did CTB feel was the movie's MVP? All these questions are answered and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest entry in the long running Predator franchise is discussed on Episode 179 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they have a spoiler heavy Predator: Badlands discussion! The characters including a Predator in the protagonist role for the first time, the underdog story, the world building, plus the movie's amazing visuals and soundtrack are among the talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fourth film in the Death Wish franchise is the topic of discussion on Episode 178 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they take a deep dive on 1987's Death Wish 4: The Crackdown! The talking points include the nightmarish open, Paul Kersey's latest love interest, the two very different characters that John P. Ryan portrays, the detectives, the mobsters (including a young Danny Trejo), a possible Frank Bauggs sitcom, and of course those damn drugs! Plus, the guys discuss Kino Lorber's recent Death Wish 3 release, Ryan Campbell plugs another podcast, and news on a Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning 4K giveaway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's become a Halloween Week tradition to discuss some Maniac Cop, and now that tradition concludes as we talk Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence on Episode 177 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, Ryan Campbell, and Chad Cruise for a spooktacular discussion of the third and final installment in the Maniac Cop franchise. Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence (or The Bride of Maniac Cop if Matt Cordell got his way). The behind the scenes issues, the runtime padding, the greatness of Robert Davi, the Die Hard reunion, and Spiro Razatos elevating the movie are among the talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spooky Season continues on Episode 176 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss a true under the radar film, 2014's The Guest! The performance of Dan Stevens, the directorial efforts of Adam Wingard, a cast of familiar faces that included the likes of Maika Monroe, Lance Reddick, and Nick Papagiorgio, the bar fight, the genre blending, and the big action finale are among the talking points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 175 of The Bulletproof Podcast is in the spirit of the season, as we discuss 1986's Neon Maniacs! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they talk about a movie that's troubles behind the scenes were certainly felt on the screen. The wide variety of Maniacs in the movie, the lack of Neon, why Paula is the MVP, the romance between Natalie and Steve, the origin of the Baloney Boy nickname, and the shoddy police work featured throughout the movie are among the topics of discussion! Plus, Chris the Brain has details (and a secret code word) for our Spooky Season Giveaway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrate Dudipalooza on Episode 174 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Chris the Brain, Ryan Campbell, and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo are joined by the Direct to Video Connoisseur himself, Matt Poirier, to discuss 1995's Virtual Assassin (aka Cyberjack) starring the man of the hour, Michael Dudikoff! VR Belly Dancing, Brion James and his colorful cast of minions, the Scooby Doo like chase, crappy police work, the horny Kenji, and The Neptunes are among the talking points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things get TOXIC on Episode 173 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they travel to Tromaville to discuss 1984's The Toxic Avenger. The transformation of Melvin into The Toxic Avenger, a collection of some of the most vile characters in movie history, a Mexican place called The Mexican Place, an appearance from Patrick Kilpatrick, and David Bowie songs are among the talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Kung Fu Theater edition of The Bulletproof Podcast as the guys talk The Thundering Mantis! Join Chris the Brain, Ryan Campbell and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they chop it up about all things Thundering Mantis. Fan favorite Beardy (aka Leung Kar-Yan), the chemistry between Ah Chi and The Kid, Eddie Ko and the rest of the Jade Horse Gang, a fart to the face, the martial arts action, the copious amount of bastards, and the unforgettable finale are all discussed. Plus, CTB announces a special theme week coming to Bulletproof Action in October! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are wrapping up our Back to School series of podcasts with Treat Williams in The Substitute 2: School's Out. Join Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo and Ryan Campbell as they return to the halls of academia with Treat Williams and his yo-yo, a new Joey Six, a street gang, a crooked shop teacher, a tunnel rat janitor, a table full of sad sacks, a Mustang driving douche bag, and a very horny Kara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to School season continues on Episode 170 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, Ryan Campbell and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss a real franchise launcher, 1996's The Substitute starring Tom Berenger! Among the talking points, Shale and his team (including the wild card Holland), the iconic library fight, Ernie Hudson, the bran loving Wolfson, Janus' sizzle reel, Papa John's Pizza, and Gold Star Jerome! Plus, Toyman throws shade on one of the casting decisions, and makes one of his worst pop culture references to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special Back to School edition of The Bulletproof Podcast and this week we're gonna podcast like it's 1999! Join Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell as they discuss Mark L. Lester's Class of 1999! The amazing Stacy Keach, the all-star lineup of cyborg teachers, Angel dressing like an old woman, the romance between Cody and Christy, the rivalry between The Blackhearts and The Razorheads, and the WD-40 product placement are among the talking points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are kicking off Actionversary Week on Bulletproof Action with a brand new edition of the Bulletproof Podcast! Celebrate 11 years of BulletproofAction.com as Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell discuss No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers! Keith Vitali being a total ladies man, the emoting of Loren Avedon, the appearance of President George H.W. Bush, the albino haired Franco, Joe Campanella's epic death scene, the obvious heel turn of Luke Askew, and the hangar fight finale are among the talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all Butt-Horns! The Bulletproof Podcast is about to get... Bulletproof!?!? Join Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise, Ryan Campbell, and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss 1987's Bulletproof. Starring Gary Busey, and featuring a cast filled with familiar faces, Bulletproof has more than its share of memorable moments... the ice cream truck chase, the bath tub scene, the Thunderblast tank (complete with coffee maker), William Smith's desert wear, a giant spool and the unique insult that Busey's Frank "Bulletproof" McBain uses on multiple occasions are among the talking points. Plus, CTB shares what he believes is the Comment of the Year across Bulletproof Action's social media platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the bizarre turn of events in Kickboxer 4, the guys are back to discuss The Redemption: Kickboxer 5! Join your host Chris the Brain, along with Chad Cruise, Ryan Campbell, and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss the fifth and final movie in the franchise's original run. The lack of Sloans, the additions of Mark Dacascos and Geoff Meed, the villainous James Ryan and the idiots he surrounds himself with, the preposterous Negaal Kickboxing Federation, some Chalky slander, and Kickboxer 5's pro wrestling connection are among the talking points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices