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Press Play Action

Press Play Action is a movie review podcast produced by Jersey Nerds Productions and hosted by Jersey Nerd Mitchell Lea.

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95 episodesEN

Show overview

Press Play Action has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 95 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 53 min and 1h 17m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 46 episodes published. Published by Jersey Nerds Producitons.

Episodes
95
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
1h 6m
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Press Play Action is a movie review podcast produced by Jersey Nerds Productions and hosted by Jersey Nerd Mitchell Lea! Mitchell and his cohort of die hard movie nerds take a look at cinema in all forms, from cult classics, guilty pleasure films, whats currently on in theatres and everything in between. If you are a movie fan than this is where you need to be!

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Movie Reviews: The Karate Kid (1984) & Don Jon (2013)

Aug 21, 202647 min

Movie Reviews: Predator-Killer of Killers (2025) & Predator - Badlands (2025)

Aug 17, 202633 min

Movie Reviews: Se7en (1995) & Fight Club (1999)

Aug 10, 202657 min

Movie Reviews: The Predator (2018) and Prey (2022)

Aug 6, 202637 min

2011: A Year in Movies

Jul 12, 20261h 47m

Movie Reviews: Mortal Kombat (1995) & Call Me By Your Name (2017)

Jun 25, 202655 min

Movie Reviews: Predator 2 (1990) & Predators (2010)

Jun 18, 202637 min

Movie Reviews: No Country For Old Men (2007) & There Will Be Blood (2007)

Jun 11, 202659 min

Alien: Romulus (2024) & Predator (1987) Movie Review

May 21, 202654 min

Random Movie Review: A Bug's Life (1998) & The Last Duel (2021)

May 14, 202649 min

Prometheus (2012) & Alien: Covenant (2017) Review!

May 6, 202647 min

Shutter Island (2010) & The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Reviews!

Apr 19, 20261h 10m

Alien 3 (1992) & Alien: Resurrection (1997) Review!

Apr 10, 202637 min

Alien (1979) & Aliens (1986) Review!

Apr 10, 202648 min

Drunken Cinema Corner: Drink #2

Apr 7, 20261h 39m

Ep 80Drunken Cinema Corner: Drink #1

Things get loose in the debut of Drunken Cinema Corner, where the Jersey Nerds crew—Tommy, Grant, Brandon, and Mitchel—crack open the drinks and let the takes fly.In this episode:A savage breakdown of the Five Nights at Freddy’s films (no mercy given)Why video game movies keep missing the mark (with a few rare exceptions)A heated debate on theater etiquette (yes, phone users—you’re on notice)The future of movie theaters vs. streaming services like NetflixNostalgic stories about unforgettable theater experiences (Inception, The Avengers, La La Land, and more)A chaotic “bad movie draft” featuring some truly cursed picksThe crew’s ongoing mission: tackling IMDb’s Top 250—plus the worst movies they can findBottom line:It’s messy. It’s loud. It’s hilarious. And it’s exactly what happens when film nerds mix strong opinions with stronger drinks.

Mar 28, 20261h 42m

Ep 79Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy Review!

The saga continues…This week, we’re jumping into the Star Wars SEQUEL Trilogy with A Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019) — the most debated chapter in the galaxy. From new heroes and legacy characters to bold storytelling choices, we’re unpacking everything that worked… and everything that divided the fanbase.🔥 Episode Highlights:• Rey, Kylo Ren, and the next generation of the Force• The return of legacy icons — meaningful or mishandled?• Behind-the-scenes shifts that shaped the trilogy• Our unfiltered verdict on all three filmsvLike and Follow Press Play Action on our socials listed below:Website: https://pressplayactionpodcast.transistor.fmFacebook: www.facebook.com/pressplayactionInstagram: www.instagram.com/pressplayactionpodcastTikTok: @jerseynerdsproductionsMastadon: @jerseynerdsproductionsBlueSky: @pressplayaction.bsky.socialTwitter: www.x.com/pressplayact1onLetterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/jerseynerds

Mar 20, 20261h 22m

Ep 78Star Wars: Original Trilogy Review!

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…This week the Jersey Nerds are diving deep into the ORIGINAL Star Wars Trilogy with A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983) — the films that changed cinema forever. From groundbreaking visual effects to unforgettable characters and one of the most iconic twists in movie history, we’re breaking down what makes this trilogy legendary.Like and Follow Press Play Action on our socials listed below:Website: https://pressplayactionpodcast.transistor.fmFacebook: www.facebook.com/pressplayactionInstagram: www.instagram.com/pressplayactionpodcastTikTok: @jerseynerdsproductionsMastadon: @jerseynerdsproductionsBlueSky: @pressplayaction.bsky.socialTwitter: www.x.com/pressplayact1onLetterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/jerseynerds

Mar 20, 20261h 17m

Ep 77Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Spaceballs; Movie Reviews

Get ready for a galactic adventure as the Jersey Nerds embark on a thrilling review of of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), and the hilarious parody Spaceballs (1987)! From the heroic Rebel Alliance to the swashbuckling adventures of Han Solo, and the laugh-out-loud humor of Spaceballs, we're covering it all! 🎥 So, grab your lightsaber, blaster, or Schwartz, and join the conversation! 💫Like and Follow Press Play Action on our socials listed below:Website: https://pressplayactionpodcast.transistor.fmFacebook: www.facebook.com/pressplayactionInstagram: www.instagram.com/pressplayactionpodcastTikTok: @jerseynerdsproductionsMastadon: @jerseynerdsproductionsBlueSky: @pressplayaction.bsky.socialTwitter: www.x.com/pressplayact1onLetterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/jerseynerds

Feb 23, 20261h 0m

Ep 76Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Get ready for a journey to a galaxy far, far away as the Jersey Nerds are diving into the highly debated Star Wars prequel trilogy, and we're not holding back! Join us as we review the trilogy that sparked a thousand debates, starting with Episode I: The Phantom Menace, followed by Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and concluding with Episode III: Revenge of the Sith! From midi-chlorians to Jar Jar Binks, we're covering it all! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the trilogy that changed the Star Wars universe forever! Like and Follow Press Play Action on our socials listed below:Website: https://pressplayactionpodcast.transistor.fmFacebook: www.facebook.com/pressplayactionInstagram: www.instagram.com/pressplayactionpodcastTikTok: @jerseynerdsproductionsMastadon: @jerseynerdsproductionsBlueSky: @pressplayaction.bsky.socialTwitter: www.x.com/pressplayact1onLetterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/jerseynerds

Feb 16, 20261h 15m
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