Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen

Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen

Author: Kelsy Norman Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s more to Steve McQueen than the iconic car chase in Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen. This podcast, crafted and hosted by Kelsy Norman, digs into the layers of the man who became a symbol of cool, examining how his personal history, his choices, and his era shaped each performance. You’ll hear detailed reviews of his films and television work, from the early days to his legendary roles, placed in the context of Hollywood’s changing landscape. Norman also brings in conversations with writers, actors, and directors who offer their own insights, creating a richer portrait that goes beyond the screen persona. It’s a deep, thoughtful exploration for anyone curious about the craft behind the legend and the cultural impact of his work. The podcast doesn’t just recount a filmography; it connects the pieces of McQueen’s life to the enduring image he left behind, making each episode a study in both cinema history and a fascinating, complex individual.
Episodes
Episode 30 - Never Love a Stranger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:24
Veering from Speeding Bullitt's chronological exploration of McQueen's life and films, Episode 30 puts the Bullitt Mustang in reverse, and takes a deeper look at 1958's Never Love a Stranger and Steve's time spent at the…
Episode 29 - What If? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:46
What if Steve McQueen starred in Breakfast at Tiffany's, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, or Rambo: First Blood? Steve McQueen expert Marshall Terrill and I discuss the films Steve McQueen missed out on, movies he pas…
Episode 28 - Nevada Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:48
Writer and host of the Six-Gun Justice podcast, Paul Bishop, provides insight into McQueen's 1966 Western, Nevada Smith, after which Peter Bernstein, son of Academy Award-winning composer and conductor Elmer Bernstein, j…
Episode 27 -Young Steve McQueen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:01
Writer and filmmaker Dana Schoel discusses his book, Young Steve McQueen: His Incredible Life Before Stardom, and the process of trying to get his work onto the screen.
Bonus Episode - Return of the Blob [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:35
Tune in to this Halloween bonus episode of Speeding Bullitt with The Blob-centric conversations with Steve Vertlieb, cinema archivist, journalist, film historian, and film music educator; as well as Mr. Lobo, horror host…
Episode 26 - The Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:01
On this episode of Speeding Bullitt, Alan L. Gansberg, author of Little Caesar: A Biography of Edward G. Robinson, and someone who has dedicated almost his entire life to film and film education, working in both entertai…
Episode 25 - The Cincinnati Kid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:25
Writer and Steve McQueen expert Marshall Terrill explores Steve McQueen's experience filming the classic 1965 poker movie The Cincinnati Kid. Dr. Robert Joseph, PhD joins me during the second half of the show to discuss…
Episode 24 - Baby, the Rain Must Fall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:06
Steve McQueen expert Marshall Terrill shares stories from Steve's time filming Baby, the Rain Must Fall, including anecdotes about Steve McQueen expensing drugs to the studio, his connection to JFK, and "The King of Cool…
Episode 23 - McQueen's Machines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:48
Matt Stone, author of McQueen's Machines and McQueen's Motorcycles: Racing and Riding with the King of Cool, joins me to discuss some of McQueen's most popular machines, as well as to tell me about his newest book, Bulli…