<p>Welcome back to <em><strong>Not A Bomb!</strong></em><em> </em>—the podcast where we resurrect cinema’s most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: was it really that bad? We’re celebrating five years of cinematic redemption.</p><p>For the month of January, Not A Bomb asks a very important cinematic question: what happens when actors decide that being in front of the camera just isn’t enough and take a shot at directing themselves? </p><p>This week, Brad and Troy dive into the wild, weird world of one of cinema’s most <em>unique</em> action heroes — Steven Seagal — and his 1994 directorial debut, <em><strong>On Deadly Ground</strong></em>. What happens when you blend <em>Road House</em> bar‑brawling energy, sprinkle in a little <em>Dances with Wolves</em> spiritualism, and top it off with the explosive absurdity of <em>Commando</em>? You get Seagal as a Native American eco‑warrior battling a cartoonishly evil oil company that’s tearing up the Alaskan wilderness.</p><p>And if that’s not enough, Michael Caine shows up with the greasiest hair of his career, there’s a bar scene that might belong in the Action Movie Hall of Fame, and Seagal delivers environmental monologues with the confidence that only Steven Seagal can deliver. </p><p>Is it poorly written? Without question. Is Seagal a terrible director? Oh, absolutely. But does that stop <em><strong>On Deadly Ground</strong></em> from being a fascinating, ridiculous, and thoroughly entertaining action‑adventure? Not a chance.</p><p>Strap in — this one’s a blizzard of bad decisions, big explosions, and pure ’90s action madness.</p><p><em><strong>On Deadly Ground</strong></em> is directed by Steven Seagal and stars Steven Seagal, Michael Cine, Joan, John C. McGinley, R. Lee Ermey, Shari Shattuck, Billy Bob Thornton, Richard Hamilton, Sven-Ole Thorsen, and Mike Starr.</p><p>Want to help support the show? Head over to <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/not-a-bomb-podcast" target="_blank">the Not A Bomb Tee Public</a> store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to <a href="https://www.tedblair.com/" target="_blank">Ted Blair</a> for the amazing designs!</p><p>We&#39;re committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there&#39;s a cinematic flop you&#39;d like us to delve into, please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or through our <a href="https://www.notabombpodcast.com/contact-us" target="_blank">contact page</a>. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-a-bomb/id1517413998" target="_blank">Apple Podcast </a>or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4JdGFhjY3zHlETiwXEzAHx?si=ae830d1800e3499e" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p><p>Cast: <a href="https://www.notabombpodcast.com/hosts/brad-anderson">Brad</a>, <a href="https://www.notabombpodcast.com/hosts/troy-sauer">Troy</a></p><p></p>