Die Hard On A Blank

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 HARD DNA' that infuse each film, including common cast and crew members. They rate each film and hand out DIE HARD-themed awards. For casual fans and action movie die hards, DIE HARD ON A BLANK is a fun movie discussion podcast that treats the action genre with real respect and love. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is produced by Liam Billingham and Philip Gawthorne. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions at diehardoab@gmail.com

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3000 MILES TO GRACELAND!
Jun 4, 2025 – 1:26:53
CHILL FACTOR with Matt Strohl!
May 21, 2025 – 1:43:37
48 HOURS OF BUDDY MOVIES SEASON 2 ANNOUNCEMENT
May 16, 2025 – 13:04
ARLINGTON ROAD with Bilge Ebiri!
May 7, 2025 – 1:57:31
DEEP BLUE SEA with Justin LaLiberty!
Apr 23, 2025 – 1:30:18
THE MATRIX with Matt Zoller Seitz!
Apr 9, 2025 – 1:45:55
THE SIEGE with Jason Bailey!
Mar 26, 2025 – 1:47:09
SNAKE EYES with Travis Woods!
Mar 12, 2025 – 2:02:34
THE NEGOTIATOR
Feb 26, 2025 – 1:26:31
ARMAGEDDON with Brad Peyton!
Feb 12, 2025 – 1:41:40
DESPERATE MEASURES with Phil's dad Petey!
Jan 29, 2025 – 1:33:26
DEEP RISING with Rob Hackett!
Jan 15, 2025 – 1:09:52
48 HOURS OF BUDDY MOVIES SEASON 1 ANNOUNCEMENT!
Jan 8, 2025 – 11:03
HARD RAIN with Kris Tapley!
Jan 1, 2025 – 58:14
It's Die Hard on The Radio! (BBC Midnight Masterminds appearance)
Dec 24, 2024 – 9:33
LETHAL WEAPON Christmas Special!
Dec 18, 2024 – 1:43:35
48 HOURS OF BUDDY MOVIES FEATURING 48 HRS!
Dec 4, 2024 – 1:47:06
THE JACKAL, and a very special announcement!
Nov 20, 2024 – 1:42:38
AIR FORCE ONE with Adam Volerich (Eye Of The Duck)
Nov 6, 2024 – 1:13:45
FACE/OFF with Isaac Butler!
Oct 23, 2024 – 1:46:06
SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL with Kris Tapley!
Oct 9, 2024 – 1:16:18
It's Die Hard on YOUTUBE!
Oct 2, 2024 – 1:00
CON AIR with Scout Tafoya!
Sep 25, 2024 – 2:13:59
BREAKDOWN with Cows In The Field!
Sep 11, 2024 – 1:34:21
THE RELIC with Brandon Streussnig!
Aug 28, 2024 – 1:19:35
TURBULENCE!
Aug 14, 2024 – 1:05:52
DAYLIGHT!
Jul 31, 2024 – 47:34
STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT with Andy Maiorano!
Jul 17, 2024 – 1:26:16
LAST MAN STANDING!
Jul 3, 2024 – 1:02:18
Cows, Hits, Force Fives, and letters! (A bonus episode)
Jun 26, 2024 – 18:16
THE ROCK with Bilge Ebiri!
Jun 19, 2024 – 1:48:18
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE!
Jun 5, 2024 – 1:15:20
EXECUTIVE DECISION!
May 22, 2024 – 1:02:41
50MPH guest appearance!
May 13, 2024 – 2:12
BROKEN ARROW
May 8, 2024 – 1:11:57
12 MONKEYS with Brad Peyton!
Apr 24, 2024 – 1:20:16
SUDDEN DEATH with Brendan McDonald!
Apr 10, 2024 – 59:25
HEAT with Katie Walsh!
Mar 27, 2024 – 1:28:49
NICK OF TIME!
Mar 13, 2024 – 1:06:49
GOLDENEYE with Ben Rufus Green!
Feb 28, 2024 – 1:21:44
UNDER SIEGE 2: DARK TERRITORY
Feb 14, 2024 – 58:05
WILLIAM EUBANK joins us to talk LAND OF BAD and action movies!
Feb 7, 2024 – 40:48
DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE with Chris Tilly (Clash of The Titles!)
Jan 31, 2024 – 1:44:58
CRIMSON TIDE with Isaac Butler, author of THE METHOD!
Jan 17, 2024 – 1:23:07
DROP ZONE!
Jan 3, 2024 – 1:23:00
HOME ALONE with Paul Scheer!
Dec 21, 2023 – 1:17:50
Bonus: Working with Curtis Hanson on THE RIVER WILD!
Dec 13, 2023 – 55:55
THE RIVER WILD with Blake Howard!
Dec 6, 2023 – 1:22:50
TERMINAL VELOCITY with Rob Hackett!
Nov 22, 2023 – 1:13:39
CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER with Paul Scheer!
Nov 8, 2023 – 1:21:19

Recent Reviews

Uncle Sean

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.
dbldn

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
Scott Saslow

Instant fan!

As I write this, I just finished catching up with the entire podcast in the span of a month. If you’re even remotely interested in 80s/90s action cinema, listen to these guys. They know their stuff and their enthusiasm is contagious. Highly recommended!
georgegeorgegalss

My favorite movie podcast

These guys are a great listen. Great mix of banter and movie talk. You don't need to be a movie geek to love hanging with these two. Give it a listen.
cfhailer

The best film podcast since RohmerCast

I would give this thing TEN stars if I could!!!
Bow Creek

Terrific!

I love this show. Just about every movie they’ve covered is a total banger, and something I watched multiple times growing up. Each episode I’ve listened to gives me the itch to go watch the movie again. My favorite podcast discovery in a long time.
douglas9420

Yippee-ki-yay

These guys do a great job of not just being informative but create great laughs (“No More Table”). Makes for a great listen. Action movies deserve recognition and these guys are giving it. Also they respond to emails. Shows they care about their listeners. So enjoy the “party” and “have a few laughs”!!
lutzdude

Great work

Nicely done deep dives into some of my favorite films. Keep up the great work, fellas!
ERuds

Welcome to the party, pal!

This is the best movie podcast out there. Phil and Liam thread the themes of a classic through time - agreeing, arguing, and aggrandizing as they bring their sharp insights to every aspect of these films. The banter is lively and fun, but the guys never get ahead of themselves, puzzling through the what-ifs that we all have about movies and how they’re made. It’s a red ball of yarn connecting your moviegoing experience with theirs, zigzagging all over the cork board of cinema history. Fantastic stuff. (And yes, it’s also a Christmas podcast.)
tonydwagner

A must-listen for action fans

Philip and Liam know their stuff, and they’re great at reaching beyond the more obvious influences to something deeper about both the movies they cover and the cultural currents that made them. Can’t wait for the ep on “Executive Decision.”
peachplumpear6

Movie Dots, Connected

As a film lover whose preferred genre is decidedly *not* action movies, I’m so pleasantly surprised by DIE HARD ON A BLANK! Phil and Liam are already inspiring me to expand my own taste in movies with their spirited conversations about the many threads unspooling from DIE HARD and the in-depth level of critique, insight, and dot-connecting film history they’re bringing to each episode so far. Can’t wait for more!
IAmSpartaKiss

Thanks For The Advice

Cool, good, fun. Easy, non-pretentious movie talk that I can play in the car with the family. A great gimmick for contextualizing the films their discussing. Waiting for that Speed one!
jeff.bonhag

Let's Have a Patrick Swayze Christmas!

Such a fun podcast! Liam and Phil's enthusiasm for the movies is infectious. They have great chemistry as co-hosts and the pacing is perfect.
fourpounds

Thoroughly enjoyable

Liam and Phil’s chemistry and eye for detail on a fun subject make this a great listen for all film fans.
Deemo!07

Very Entertaining!!

Great listen! Love the rapport between the hosts! Very funny!