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Welcome to the party, pals! This is DIE HARD ON A BLANK, the podcast that explores the influence of DIE HARD on action cinema -- one action movie at a time. In each episode of DIE HARD ON A BLANK, hosts Philip Gawthorne and Liam Billingham discuss one major mainstream action movie that was released after DIE HARD. Phil and Liam break down the story, heroes, villains, action, humor and the 'DIE HAR... more

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It’s Die Hard on a runaway train! With the last stop now in sight, it’s full steam ahead on the show this week as the boys attempt “to run this bitch down” (in the nicest possible way of course) by discussing Tony Scott’s swaggering swansong UNSTOPPA... more

It’s DIE HARD on the New York subway! This week we welcome back special guest Jason Bailey (who completes his hat trick of appearances) to discuss THE TAKING OF PELHAM123 (2009)!

When a ruthless thief who calls himself Ryder (John Travolta) takes ov... more

It’s DIE HARD in D.C! It’s a big one this week as we’re finally discussing the fourth film in the DIE HARD franchise: LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD (aka DIE HARD 4.0)!

After a group of elite hackers led by former government cyber-security expert Thomas Gabr... more

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It’s Die Hard in a multiverse! This week we’re discussing Tony Scott’s “science-fact” time-travel movie DÉJÀ VU with the help of special guest Scout Tafoya!  

After a catastrophic terrorist attack on a ferry in New Orleans leaves hundreds of innocen... more

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Recent Guests

Scout Tafoya
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Rogerebert.com
Episode: DÉJÀ VU with Scout Tafoya!
Randy Wilkins
Emmy-nominated filmmaker and editor, known for his work on ESPN documentaries
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Episode: 16 BLOCKS with Mitchell Beaupre!
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Episode: HOSTAGE with Jim Penola!
Blake Howard
Co-host of Miami Nice and film critic
Miami Nice
Episode: PHONE BOOTH with Miami Nice (Blake Howard and Katie Walsh)!
Katie Walsh
Film critic and writer
Episode: PHONE BOOTH with Miami Nice (Blake Howard and Katie Walsh)!
Shahir Daud
Film critic, podcast host with a decade of experience
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Episode: PANIC ROOM with Shahir Daud!
Jason Bailey
Author of 'GANDOLFINI: Jim, Tony and the Life of a Legend'
Episode: THE LAST CASTLE with Jason Bailey!
Matt Strohl
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Episode: CHILL FACTOR with Matt Strohl!

Hosts

Philip Gawthorne
Co-host of Die Hard On A Blank; long-running analysis of action cinema and its influences.
Liam Billingham
Co-host of Die Hard On A Blank; co-analyst of action cinema with a focus on historical context and craft.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Treats the Genre with Respect

    So many critics and movie goers don’t consider action movies to be worthy of legitimate discussion. Phil and Liam don’t put these movies on pedestals but they also don’t bash them needlessly. Instead they try and celebrate what these movies got right.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B. S. Carter
    United States2 months ago
  • Great

    I made it almost halfway through the first episode before knowing this one was a keeper

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    230&264749
    Australia4 months ago
  • Superb!

    I just discovered this pod not long after starting our own about thriller movies and it’s fantastic. It’s ruined my week but at least I have something good to listen to on the way to work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PostcardMike
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Fun Listen

    Thoughtful fun conversations about action films and their influences. Die Hard makes a great jumping off point for these discussions but they explore more beyond it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uncle Sean
    United States10 months ago
  • Die Hard TENET Drah eiD

    I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed this amazing stupendous, hilarious, engaging, educational, stunning, unique, collective, joyous, and never ending against. -Alex

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dbldn
    United Statesa year ago

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Energetic hosts pair deep knowledge with love for the subject.
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Die Hard On The Radio 2: Radio Harder!
Q: What is the original title of the project that would later become known as The Last Boy Scout?
The original title was Die Hard.
Die Hard On The Radio 2: Radio Harder!
Q: What is this podcast about?
It explores the influence and legacy of Die Hard on action cinema, charting its impacts from the sequels to numerous films it has influenced in chronological order.
A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE!
Q: What is the premise of 'A History of Violence'?
It follows Tom Stall, a mild-mannered diner owner who becomes a local hero after killing two criminals during a robbery, only for a mobster to recognize him as someone from his violent past.
CHILL FACTOR with Matt Strohl!
Q: What did you think about the film 'Chill Factor'?
Matt Strohl found it delightful and remarked on its enjoyable nature despite its flaws.
DEEP BLUE SEA with Justin LaLiberty!
Q: With something like Drop Zone, how did that one come about?
Justin explains that the film was brought up because he and the hosts share a love for action films and it needed revisiting.

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What is Die Hard On A Blank about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show crafts thoughtful, fandom-loving discussions about action cinema, focusing on how a single title's DNA—story beats, heroism, villainy, humor, and production craft—shapes newer films that followed it. Across episodes, the hosts unpack how post-DIE HARD action movies draw from specific tropes while updating the genre for contemporary audiences, often bringing in guests with deep film-history or industry insight. A standout is the blend of affectionate banter with rigorous film analysis, plus recurring explorations of shared cast/crew connections and how the DIE HARD DNA threads through various titles. This combination likely appeals to listeners who want intelligent takeaways about action cinema, its evolution, and its cultural conte... more

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