Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

Author: 11-29 Media May 14, 2020 Duration: 45:08
Flash's terrible slacks, Ming's sexy daughter, Timothy Dalton's Derbyshire accent and Brian Blessed's beautiful thighs. PLUS! The time Sam had to break up a fight between an Elvis impersonator and the Richard O'Brien.
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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
Midnight Run [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:44
The chaps pay homage to the late great Charles Grodin’s finest hour and one of the great on-screen partnerships of the 80s in this all-time classic
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:35
Sam and Bruce pay homage to the genius of Ruprecht and one of the most successful comic pairings of the 80s in the Frank Oz classic
Long Good Friday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:15
Sam and Bruce discuss one of their favourite movies of all-time, dissect the genius of Bob Hoskins, relive the most iconic scenes and dissect the film’s enduring relevance
Teenwolf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
Sam and Bruce take on 1985’s Teen Wolf and discuss teenage bestiality, werewolf sports, dogs van surfing and the best mean girl and nice Dad of the 80s
Top Gun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:13
Sam and Bruce explain the iconic status of the Tom Cruise 80s classic, reveal how it all begun, unveil some prime Tony Scott anecdotes and hail the best hair of the decade
Goonies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:11
The chaps disagree over another 80s classic as Bruce explains why Goonies is peak Corey Feldman and school gang pranks are revisited
Karate Kid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:18
The chaps disagree over the merits of the 80s underdog classic while indulging in some McDonald’s burger nostalgia and discussing Netflix hit Cobra Kai
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:41
The chaps revel in the glory of the Wrath of Khan, dissect the genius of Shatner, recall the original series and put to rest the movie’s biggest myth
ET [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:36
The chaps explain their love for the biggest movie of the 80s while discussing the genius of Spielberg, crap pirate videos and a bit of Tarantino chat
Coming To America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:30
The chaps dive into Eddie’s comedy classic, discuss its belated sequel, find out why Bruce is so film-obsessed and pay homage to Yaphet Kotto