Witness

Witness

Author: 11-29 Media November 9, 2023 Duration: 55:16
The chaps get back to basics with the Harrison Ford classic and consider becoming Amish

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
Dune [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:47
The guys look at David Lynch’s cult sci-fi epic, pay tribute to the most repulsive character of the decade and discuss the new version with Timothee Chalamet
The Fog [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:10
The guys venture into The Fog in a Halloween special, celebrate husky DJs and the irresistible pull of Tom Atkins AND tell their scariest personal stories!!
Evil Dead 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:12
Halloween season continues with Sam Raimi’s cult classic as the chaps discuss the remake/sequel debate, praise the anarchic combo of Campbell and Raimi while addressing the influence of the slapstick greats of yesteryear
Fright Night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:05
The guys pay tribute to one of the very best vampire movies of the decade, glory in 80s disco scenes and discuss silly Halloween cakes
Hellraiser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:13
The guys kick off Halloween season on the pod with Clive Barker’s Hellraiser and discuss Pinhead selling insurance, pervy 80s tradesmen and cenobitic nicknames
Licence to Kill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:04
007 is back! James Bond returns to the pod with Licence To Kill as the guys analyse the Dalton era, look ahead to No Time To Die and drop an exclusive on the next Bond!!!
Tango & Cash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:23
The guys celebrate bad cockney accents and unnecessary villain accessories in the 80s cop comedy classic while Bruce threatens to fight any detractors naked in front of his neighbours
Mad Max 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:04
It’s time to hail one of the most influential action movies ever made and pay homage to crazy stunts, pervy gangs and James’ very own Mad Max road trip
Runaway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
The chaps take on the 1984 cops and robots thriller and discuss shit robots, famous movie moustaches and the brilliant mind of Michael Crichton
Spaceballs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:41
The chaps wax lyrical over the genius of Mel Brooks, discuss the pitfalls of movie spoofs and the world of toilet humour