The PM Entertainment Podcast

Jon Cross
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Welcome to the PM Entertainment Podcast, the ultimate deep dive into the explosive, action-packed world of PM Entertainment! From jaw-dropping car chases to fireball-filled shootouts, we celebrate the studio that defined ’90s direct-to-video mayhem. We’ll be interviewing the people behind the scenes and in front of the camera, from stunt coordinators and directors to the action stars themselves, while also talking to film experts and fellow action fans about what makes these movies so unforgettable. Join us as we discuss classic films, legendary stunt work, and the unsung heroes behind the guns, explosions, and high-speed pursuits that made PM a B-movie powerhouse. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and a whole lot of love for VHS-era action! 💥 Action. Stunts. Chaos. Welcome to PM Entertainment! 💥 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

  1. Episode 19 - Riot

    12H AGO

    Episode 19 - Riot

    🎄🔥 A VERY MERHI CHRISTMAS 🔥🎄 For our Christmas episode, The PM Entertainment Podcast dives headfirst into Riot (1996) — a Yuletide action spectacular where Gary Daniels roundhouse kicks his way through idiot children who don't know how to cook a pizza and have terrible taste in wall art, civil unrest, and unusually agressive amateur sports teams, through a Los Angeles riot zone that is suspiciously the New York backlot at Paramount Studios, lit only by burning cars and twinkly Christmas lights that turn out to have a suspiciously high voltage - it's a slamming seasonal smashfest like only PM could deliver. Teaming up with Sugar Ray Leonard, and backed by B Movie, character actor, legend Charles Napier, the Britkicker himself has to deal with multiple mad gangs, the IRA and an insane amount of rocket launcher chaos, all under the watchful eye of relentless investigative reporter Harry Johansen. The result is a breathless, nonstop display of stunt carnage and dodgy accents orchestrated by Spiro Razatos and Director, Joseph Merhi. Peace on Earth was never an option. Joining us for the breakdown are Chris Kacvinsky from Bulletproof Action and Matt Poirier the Direct-to-Video Connoisseur, whose new novel Mark in Sales is available NOW on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Y9NrFT buy it today! Together, we dig into why Riot remains one of PM’s most ambitious action outings, idiot pizza box burning children, the film’s massive stunt work, and imagine many a Harry Johansen, collective PM Universe, spin-off. And that’s not all — this episode is packed with interviews, including: 🎤 William Applegate Jr., the screenwriter 🎤 Kenneth Tigar, reflecting on his role as Harry Johansen, PM’s most fearless on-screen reporter and L.A. Heat's put upon police chief 🎤 Plus a special behind-the-scenes anecdote from Spiro Razatos about filming Riot’s explosive finale Explosions, riots, Christmas vibes, and peak PM madness — this one sleighs. 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts 🎄💥 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support. Like what you hear?  Share the episode, rate and review the show, like, comment, follow etc. on social media: Instagram | Facebook or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com and tell us directly!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

    2h 35m
  2. Episode 18 - Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter

    DEC 1

    Episode 18 - Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter

    This month's episode stomps out of the woods and straight into your headphones as we tackle one of PM Entertainment’s most unexpected detours: Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1994). Equal parts adventure, family flick, with minor stunt-driven diversions but an absolutely stella cast, this cult favorite, as always, gets the full deep-dive treatment. Joining us for the ride is writer, director, actor, producer, and professional cinematic agent of B Movie, low-budget, chaos Adam Thorn, the force behind Riot at the Movies, the WOC Archives on YouTube, Video Hosers and Terrible Fest. Adam brings the enthusiasm, the knowledge and a love for cryptids realised on a budget.  But that’s not all! This episode features TWO incredible interviews. First up, the legendary stuntman himself, Corey Michael Eubanks - writer and director of Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter. Corey takes us behind the scenes of crafting a PM-family adventure film, writing with Rance Howard, working with children, animals and wigs, wrangling Bigfoot and glitchy animatronic heads, and delivering the heart-pounding, off-road excitement of the finale. Then we welcome the incomparable Clint Howard, who steals scenes in Bigfoot the way only Clint can. Stories, memories, laughs, Clint brings it all. If you love PM Entertainment, ’90s oddities, sitcom kids, David Rasche chewing scenery, Bigfoot fighting a bear or wearing sunglasses, then this is an episode you can’t miss. Hit play, head into the forest, and prepare for one unforgettable encounter. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Your support helps us keep the action-packed conversations going and brings more legendary guests to the show. Share it with your fellow action fans and let’s spread the PM Entertainment love! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support. Like what you hear?  Share the episode, rate and review the show, like, comment, follow etc. on social media: Instagram | Facebook or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com and tell us directly!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

    3h 21m
  3. Episode 17 - The P & M Interviews - Our Rick Pepin Celebration Part 2

    OCT 15

    Episode 17 - The P & M Interviews - Our Rick Pepin Celebration Part 2

    This episode is a truly special one. We’re honoring the life and legacy of Rick Pepin, the P in PM Entertainment, with two incredible conversations that bookend the spirit of the company — and the heart of this podcast. First, you’ll hear our full interview with Rick Pepin, recorded back in January. It’s the conversation that helped ignite this entire show — full of stories, humor, and the spark that made PM Entertainment what it was. Then, we sit down with Joseph Merhi, recorded just one day before Rick’s memorial. It’s a heartfelt, revealing talk with the other half of the PM equation — a reflection on friendship, filmmaking, and the wild, one-of-a-kind legacy they built together. This is the story of PM Entertainment — told by the P and the M themselves. Explosions, emotion, and 90s movie magic collide in one unforgettable episode. 🎧 Subscribe now and get ready for non-stop action! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Amazon Music/Audible | Deezer  | Podcast Addict | Podchaser | You Tube Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Your support helps us keep the action-packed conversations going and brings more legendary guests to the show. Share it with your fellow action fans and let’s spread the PM Entertainment love! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support. Like what you hear?  Share the episode, rate and review the show, like, comment, follow etc. on social media: Instagram | Facebook or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com and tell us directly!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

    2h 6m
  4. Episode 16 - Dark Breed - Our Rick Pepin Celebration Part 1

    OCT 15

    Episode 16 - Dark Breed - Our Rick Pepin Celebration Part 1

    The PM Entertainment Podcast returns with a special, full-throttle tribute to the late, great Rick Pepin — the P in PM, the man behind the car flips, chaos, and cinematic fireworks that defined 90s action glory. We’re going deep into DARK BREED (1996) — alien mayhem, practical explosions, and that signature PM insanity — with special guest Matt Poirier from The Direct to Video Connoisseur and an interview with cinematographer, Ken Blakey, who brought this cosmic carnage to life behind the camera. Plus, heartfelt tributes to Rick from Paul Volk, Jillian McWhirter, Jacobson Hart, Kevin Mock, William Applegate, Mark Sikes, Lorenzo Lamas, and more! This episode is a mix of heart and high-octane — celebrating the man who made the impossible possible, frame by frame, fireball by fireball. So grab your VHS, buckle up, and get ready for the PM Entertainment Podcast to blast back onto your speakers! 🎙️ 🎧 Subscribe now and get ready for non-stop action! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Amazon Music/Audible | Deezer  | Podcast Addict | Podchaser | You Tube Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Your support helps us keep the action-packed conversations going and brings more legendary guests to the show. Share it with your fellow action fans and let’s spread the PM Entertainment love! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support. Like what you hear?  Share the episode, rate and review the show, like, comment, follow etc. on social media: Instagram | Facebook or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com and tell us directly!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

    2h 49m
  5. Episode 15 - Ring of Fire

    SEP 3

    Episode 15 - Ring of Fire

    The streets are hot, the fists are flying, and the romance is burning bright—because this week on The PM Entertainment Podcast we’re throwing down with Ring of Fire (1991), the martial arts classic that lit the fuse on Don “The Dragon” Wilson’s PM reign! We’re honored to be joined by two icons of the film: star Don “The Dragon” Wilson and director Richard W. Munchkin, who share behind-the-scenes stories about making the film, shaping its unique blend of romance and street fighting, and building the legacy of PM Entertainment. Joining us ringside is Corey Danna, helping us break down why Ring of Fire isn’t just a movie—it’s a high-kick love story, a street-brawl saga, and a cornerstone of the PM legacy. Strap in—it’s a deep dive into one of PM’s most essential titles, packed with history, insight, and action. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support. Like what you hear?  Share the episode, rate and review the show, like, comment, follow etc. on social media: Instagram | Facebook or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com and tell us directly!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

    1h 59m
  6. Episode 14 - Skyscraper

    JUL 22

    Episode 14 - Skyscraper

    This week on The PM Entertainment Podcast, we ascend to dangerous new heights with 1996’s Skyscraper — the only Die Hard knockoff brave (or bonkers) enough to cast Anna Nicole Smith as your last line of defense against international terrorists in a downtown L.A. high-rise. Helicopter pilot. Fashion icon. 90s phenomenon. Action star? Anna Nicole takes the controls as PM goes full high-gloss chaos with rooftop gunfights, shadowy conspiracies, and just enough awkward slow-mo to make John Woo weep. Directed by Raymond Martino, and written by William Applegate Jr. and Joseph John Barmettler, this PM curio also stars Richard Steinmetz, Branimir Cikatić, Calvin Levels, Deron McBee, Jonathan Fuller, and Lee de Broux — and somehow gets even weirder than you remember. Joining us for this vertigo-inducing ride are the action-loving brothers Brett & Ty Bargar from ComeuppanceReviews.net, who help us break down: Anna Nicole’s one-of-a-kind action hero energyPM’s spin on the Die Hard formulaGratuitous nudity vs. gratuitous explosionsAnd whether Skyscraper truly earns its place in the PM hall of WTFSo strap in, grab your headset, and prepare for a 90s VHS fever dream that’s all cleavage, carnage, and corporate espionage! Rate, review, like, comment, share and/or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support. Like what you hear?  Share the episode, rate and review the show, like, comment, follow etc. on social media: Instagram | Facebook or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com and tell us directly!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

    1h 48m
  7. Episode 13 - To Be The Best

    JUL 11

    Episode 13 - To Be The Best

    PM goes full-contact in Vegas! This week on The PM Entertainment Podcast, we’re diving into To Be the Best (1993), a high-kicking, neon-drenched tournament brawler that’s part family drama, part underdog sports flick, and all PM-style action. When a ruthless gambler threatens to rig the World Kickboxing Championship and steals our hero's woman, it’s up to Michael Worth as Eric Kulhane — along with his alcoholic, coach father (Martin Kove) and his punchy brother (Phillip Troy Linger) — to fight for honor, redemption, and justice in and out of the ring. Directed by Joseph Merhi, with hard-hitting fight choreography from Art Camacho and beautiful, lush camerawork from Rick Pepin, this one brings training montages, bowling montages, love montages - so many montages - Vegas sleaze, dumb and doughy mafiosos, flying kicks, and helicopter explosions together in glorious 90s fashion. We’re joined this episode by Chris Kacvinsky, action movie expert from the Bulletproof Action website, blog and podcast, to break down: Tournament movies as a PM subgenre The gambling plot meets family melodrama The many montages And the film’s place in PM's output PLUS — we sit down with Michael Worth himself to talk about the making of the film, working with Merhi and Camacho, and what it was like kicking and acting his way through one of PM’s most fight filled entries. Rate, review, like, comment, share and/or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support. Like what you hear?  Share the episode, rate and review the show, like, comment, follow etc. on social media: Instagram | Facebook or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com and tell us directly!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

    2h 41m
  8. Episode 12 - Guardian Angel

    JUN 17

    Episode 12 - Guardian Angel

    It's scorpion kicks, exploding speedboats, equestrian excitement, hitmen who hate meat platters and maid-brawling madness as The PM Entertainment Podcast dives fists-first into Guardian Angel, the 1994 action-packed thrill ride that puts the unstoppable Cynthia Rothrock front and center as a no-nonsense bodyguard caught in a web of revenge, relentless action and fantastic hair!  Directed by Richard W. Munchkin and written by PM MVP Jacobsen Hart, Guardian Angel delivers everything you’d expect from peak PM: fight scenes in fancy houses, bar brawls, flaming crotches, Beetlejuice as a Police Chief and a suspicious number of maid beatdowns.  Joining us once again is friend of the show, author, blogger, and direct-to-video legend Matt Poirier from The Direct to Video Connoisseur, and we dive deep into: 💥 The film’s wide range of creative action set pieces 🧹 Just who wins in a game of ping-pong between a smarmy millionnaire and a bikini babe? (or is the answer - the audience!) 🥋 The brilliant fight choreography of Art Camacho 🎬 Give Stunt Coordinator Cole S. McKay his full PM Entertainment spotlight AND — we’re not done yet — it’s a triple threat of interviews: 🔥 Cynthia Rothrock herself shares behind-the-scenes stories from Guardian Angel and talks about her new film, Black Creek, available everywhere for preorder now! 🎥 Director Richard W. Munchkin joins us for an inside look at filming action, the PM way and 🎞️ Rick Pepin, producer and second unit cameraman, drops in with stories from the stunning final sea-based set piece. It’s one of our most jam-packed episodes ever and a can't-miss episode for fans of Cynthia, PM, and explosive 90s action cinema! 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts! Rate, review, like, comment, share and/or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support. Like what you hear?  Share the episode, rate and review the show, like, comment, follow etc. on social media: Instagram | Facebook or email us at pmentpod@gmail.com and tell us directly!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

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Welcome to the PM Entertainment Podcast, the ultimate deep dive into the explosive, action-packed world of PM Entertainment! From jaw-dropping car chases to fireball-filled shootouts, we celebrate the studio that defined ’90s direct-to-video mayhem. We’ll be interviewing the people behind the scenes and in front of the camera, from stunt coordinators and directors to the action stars themselves, while also talking to film experts and fellow action fans about what makes these movies so unforgettable. Join us as we discuss classic films, legendary stunt work, and the unsung heroes behind the guns, explosions, and high-speed pursuits that made PM a B-movie powerhouse. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and a whole lot of love for VHS-era action! 💥 Action. Stunts. Chaos. Welcome to PM Entertainment! 💥 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pm-entertainment-podcast--6551188/support.

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    Jon Cross
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