Conan The Barbarian

Conan The Barbarian

Author: 11-29 Media July 15, 2021 Duration: 47:27
Arnold returns to Babylon with his sword & sorcery epic! Cue lots of dubious Arnie impressions, exploding witches, Darth Vader with bangs and some of the best quotes of the 80s

Remember that specific, slightly grainy feeling of popping a tape into a VCR or sliding a cartridge into a console? Betamax Babylon lives in that space, dusting off the cultural artifacts from a time when entertainment felt tangible. From 11-29 Media, this isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a deep, affectionate, and often funny excavation of the movies, television shows, and video games that defined the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Each episode feels like a conversation with friends who not only remember these things but genuinely want to understand their lasting impact, for better or worse. You'll hear thoughtful reviews that go beyond simple praise or dismissal, exploring why certain films resonated, how TV shaped a generation's worldview, and which games truly tested our reflexes and patience. The discussions capture the context of the eras, reminding us of the shared experience of waiting for a weekly broadcast or the communal thrill of an arcade. Tune into this podcast for a warm, insightful, and wonderfully specific journey back to the stories and pixels that built our collective imagination, long before streaming algorithms decided what we should watch next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 170

Betamax Babylon
Podcast Episodes
Android [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:58
Bruce and James reminisce about early video rental stores and exaggerated box cover art as they look at the cult sci-fi movie from 1982
Starman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:10
The guys get something in their eye as they revisit John Carpenter’s emotional sci-fi classic and laud the godlike Jeff Bridges
Never Say Never Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:46
Sean ‘Big Tam’ Connery returns to BB in the unofficial 007 movie from 1983. It’s Bond as you’ve never seen him before - playing silly arcade games!
Roger Rabbit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:11
The guys look back at the live action/animation Disney crossover and discuss THAT controversy
Willow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
Classic 80s fantasy returns to BB with the surprisingly disturbing Ron Howard favourite as Bruce discussed hanging out with Warwick Davis
Mad Max Beyond thunderdome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:34
The chaps look back at Mel’s final Mad Max movie, explain it’s importance to the franchise and discuss the Oscars slapgate
Stakeout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:38
The guys worship at the altar of Richard Dreyfuss, hail the greatest comedy pairing of the decade on film and generally gush over the comedy cop classic
Terminator [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:49
The Terminator finally arrives as the chaps discuss time travel, the birth of Arnie’s catchphrase, movie censorship and saving dead celebrities
Condorman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:50
Condorman superfan James takes centre stage as the cult Disney superhero/spy movie with Frank Spencer gets reassessed
Christine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:50
John Carpenter’s vehicular horror drives into town as the chaps discuss great 80s bullies and supernatural car seating