This week on the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex and Nate take on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023), the latest chapter in Ethan Hunt’s nonstop fight to save the world.

From massive action set pieces to globe-trotting suspense and some of Tom Cruise’s wildest stunts yet, the guys break down whether this sequel lives up to the franchise’s sky-high standards. Does Dead Reckoning deliver everything fans wanted, or does it stumble under the weight of expectations?

Tune in as Alex and Nate dive into the action, the story, the new characters, and where this mission ranks among the rest of the series.

This week on the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex and Nate revisit Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)—the high-octane entry many consider the best in the franchise.

From the jaw-dropping HALO jump to the intense helicopter chase and brutal hand-to-hand combat, the guys break down why this film delivers nonstop action from start to finish. With returning characters, higher stakes, and some of Tom Cruise’s most insane stunts yet, does Fallout still hold up as the top mission?

🎧 This is one mission you don’t want to miss.

This week on the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex and Nate revisit Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015), where Ethan Hunt faces off against the mysterious Syndicate.

From the jaw-dropping plane stunt to the underwater heist and the introduction of fan-favorite Ilsa Faust, the guys break down how this entry builds on Ghost Protocol and pushes the franchise even further. Does Rogue Nation still hold up as one of the best in the series? Tune in to find out!

This week on the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex and Nate revisit Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), the film that took the franchise to a whole new level. With jaw-dropping stunts, globe-trotting action, and Tom Cruise scaling the Burj Khalifa, this entry redefined what audiences expect from the Mission: Impossible series.

The guys break down the incredible set pieces, the introduction of new team members, and how this film helped relaunch the franchise into blockbuster territory. Does Ghost Protocol still deliver the thrills on rewatch? Tune in to find out!

This week on the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex and Nate revisit Mission: Impossible III (2006). Directed by J.J. Abrams, this third installment raises the stakes with intense action, emotional storytelling, and one of the franchise’s most memorable villains.

From the explosive set pieces to Philip Seymour Hoffman’s chilling performance as Owen Davian, the guys break down why this film marked a major turning point for the Mission: Impossible series. Does it still hold up today, and where does it rank among the other missions? Tune in as Alex and Nate dive into all the action and intrigue.

🎧 Your mission continues with another deep dive!

This week on the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex and Nate dive into Mission: Impossible 2 (2000). Directed by John Woo, this sequel takes Ethan Hunt into full slow-motion, dual-pistol, doves-flying action mode.

With its stylized action, motorcycle chases, and over-the-top Woo flair, does M:I-2 hold up after all these years? Or is it the most divisive entry in the franchise? Tune in as Alex and Nate break down the action, the tone shift from the first film, and whether this sequel still delivers explosive thrills.

🎧 The mission continues—don’t miss it!

The Action Movie Guys Podcast is officially back! For our first episode back, Alex and Nate revisit Mission: Impossible (1996), the film that launched one of the most iconic action franchises of all time.

From Brian De Palma’s slick direction to Tom Cruise’s legendary wire-drop scene, the guys break down what still works, what hits differently on rewatch, and why this first entry stands apart from the rest of the series. No guests this time—just Alex and Nate getting back to what they do best.

🎬 Welcome back to the mission.

This week on the Action Movie Guys Podcast, Alex and Nate revisit the colorful, over-the-top sci-fi classic Flash Gordon (1980), while Evan experiences it for the very first time.

From Queen’s iconic soundtrack to the bold visuals, campy performances, and pure ’80s sci-fi energy, the crew breaks down why this film has remained a cult favorite for decades. Does it still charm on a rewatch, and how does it land for a first-time viewer? Tune in for laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of love for this gloriously cheesy adventure.