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Betamax Babylon

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Betamax Babylon, a new podcast about all the films, TV and games we enjoyed in the 70s,80s and 90s

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Episodes

  1. Goodbye Chuck Norris!

    CHUCK is gone. But not forgotten! Yes we pay tribute to Chuck ‘feet of death’ Norris and why he was the first big star of home video! Plus our favourite ‘Chuck facts’.

  2. Arnold is BACK and so is Sam!

    Arnold has said he’s expecting to come back to the Conan, Predator and Commando franchises at 80! Sam Delaney returns to BB to chat with Bruce about the chances of any of this happening and if it’s a good thing. Listen to the whole episode and countless new episodes on Patreon now!...

  3. Red Heat

    James and Bruce look at back at some prime 80s Arnie and throw in some dodgy Russian accents as they celebrate another Walter Hill classic - COCAINUM! Listen to full episode and many more on our Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/posts/134717634?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

  4. Bullseye

    Sam Delaney chats with Bruce about the immortal darts based game show of the 80s and how it captured the mood of a nation and a notorious serial killer - yes that’s not a joke! Listen to full episode on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/131001052?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

  5. Enter The Dragon

    Sam Delaney joins Bruce to chat about the most important martial arts film ever made and the film that caused an epidemic of shite karate in 80s school playgrounds

  6. BB Nasties - The Evil Dead

    Our brand new podcast on the most controversial movies of the early home video era kicks off with Sam Raimi’s infamous debut movie - The Evil Dead. Join our Patreon to listen to the full episode and many many more! https://www.patreon.com/betamaxbabylon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

  7. Humanoids From The Deep

    Bruce and James look back at the pure insanity of the soggy raunchy gore cult classic from the great Roger Corman starring the bloke from all those family fantasy movies in the 70s and the other poor geezer who died making Twilight Zone The Movie

  8. Jaws 50th Anniversary Part 2

    Jaws crew copulating with locals, crap Italian rip-offs, Jaws 5 news and being scared on the toilet - all in part 2 of our anniversary extravaganza! Listen to full episode and many more here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/124553006?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

  9. Jaws 50th Anniversary - Part 1

    Welcome to the first part of our Jaws 50th podcast! Lots of chat about the movie, the production, and shitting yourself in the water! Listen to the whole episode and all our spin-off podcasts on our Patreon now! Sign up here

  10. Lifeforce

    The chaps look back at the frankly eye-popping sci horror extravaganza Lifeforce. So bad yet so good. Subscribe to Betamax Babylon's New Home on Patreon: https://patreon.com/betamaxbabylon?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

  11. Se7en - Part 1

    “What’s in the pod!!!!” In a two-part special the guys mark 30 years of David Fincher’s melancholy masterpiece Se7en. Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew to hear part 2: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  12. A Ghost Story For Christmas

    A classic episode from the essential Christmas ghost story series scares the crap out of the chaps Subscribe to Pirate Video Crew so you never miss an episode of Betamax Babylon: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  13. A Christmas Story

    The chaps discuss how the director of the scariest Christmas movie ever also made a festive family classic beloved by Americans Subscribe to Pirate Video Crew so you never miss an episode of Betamax Babylon: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  14. Halloween H20 - Tease

    This year’s Halloween special looks at Halloween H20 and the Halloween franchise while Bruce takes aim at the Terrifier franchise and James tells a spine-tingling true story! Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew to listen to the full episode: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  15. The Amityville Horror - Tease

    The chaps enter the granddaddy of haunted houses, get annoyed about the current owner and discuss the 1979 FA Cup Final for some reason Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew to listen to the full episode: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  16. The Stepfather

    Halloween season kicks off with the 1987 psycho parent classic Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew so you never miss an episode: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  17. Dreamscape

    The guys enter the Dreamscape and chat about dream nonsense and how it was ripped off in Inception Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  18. Subbuteo - Tease

    Sam Delaney returns to chat about Subbuteo and reveal some shocking fights over the beloved football game Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew for the Full episode: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  19. Blown Away - Tease

    Jeff Bridges is back and he’s brought his Dad! The chaps look back at the tense 90s bomb thriller with some amazing Irish accents Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew for the Full episode: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  20. Robocop 2 - Tease

    A Robocop sequel by the guy who directed Empire Strikes Back?! The guys give some overdue love to Robocop 2 For the full episode subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew Here: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  21. Beverly Hills Cop

    Eddie Murphy returns to BB with his iconic cop comedy as the guys also discuss the new Axel F movie! Subscribe to Pirate Video Crew here: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  22. Rollerball - Tease

    The 70s dystopian classic on rolling skates comes to BB with some dodgy casual clobber from the future

  23. Escape to Victory

    Sam returns to chat with Bruce about the silliest sports movie ever made, Pele’s dubious goals record, Michael Caine playing football at 50 and more! Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew Here: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  24. Twister - Tease

    The chaps discuss the crap weather blockbuster and getting sucked off by a tornado Subsrcibe to the Pirate Video Crew to hear the full version here: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  25. Mad Max - Tease

    The original grindhouse classic that started the Mad Max saga comes to BB!! Subscribe to Pirate Video Crew here: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  26. Worzel Gummidge - Tease

    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW FOR THE FULL EPISODE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ Sam Delaney returns to BB to chat about one of the creepiest not meant to be creepy kids shows of yesteryear

  27. Above the Law

    Steven Seagal finally comes to BB as the guys take a deep dive into the man, the myth, the legend and the massive amounts of bullshitting

  28. Assault on Precint 13 - Tease

    One of John Carpenter’s very best comes to BB while Bruce has a delayed rant about Speed 2 For the full episode Subscribe to Pirate Video Crew here: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  29. Speed - Tease

    One of the best action movies of the 90s smashes into Babylon as Keanu Reeves leaves Bill & Ted behind Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew here: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  30. Platoon (The Game) - Tease

    The guys discuss probably the most inappropriate pc game of the 80s as Oliver Stone’s harrowing war movie becomes a shoot ‘em up SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW FOR THE WHOLE EPISODE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  31. Southern Comfort

    Walter Hill’s crap soldiers vs Cajuns thriller arrives while Bruce gets food poisoning, his 007 news is confirmed and the guys chat James Cameron and AI SUBSCRIBE TO PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  32. Miami Vice - Tease

    The most influential tv series of the 80s arrives in Michael Mann’s iconic show - no socks required! SUBSCRIBE TO BETAMAX BABYLON PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  33. Body Snatchers - Tease

    The pod people invade the podcast as the 1978 version of the classic sci-fi allegory is under discussion along with some McD chat! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  34. Super Mario Bros - Tease

    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ The guys look back at the infamous 90s video game adaption that became a cult movie thanks to the creators of Max Headroom

  35. Kerplunk - Tease

    SUBSCRIBE TO PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ Classic 80s game Kerplunk comes to BB as the chaps explain how the Rolling Stones probably created it

  36. Streets of Fire

    Cult classic Streets of Fire comes to BB as the chaps discuss if Walter Hill was the toughest director in Hollywood SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  37. Goldeneye - Tease

    FOR THE WHOLE EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ The chaps look back at Pierce Brosnan’s successful debut as 007 and wonder what on earth Q was doing with his budget

  38. American Gladiators - Tease

    SUBSCRIBE TO PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ Zap! the guys remember the the 90s global sensation of American Gladiators and how it and its British version became a pre and post pub ritual

  39. Duel - Tease

    SUBSCRIBE TO PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ Steven Spielberg’s first movie speeds into BB as Bruce battles the 100-day cough Subscribe to the Pirate Video Crew to listen to the full episode

  40. Christmas Evil

    The nutty festive frightener comes to BB as the chaps read out listeners’ Christmas movie rituals

  41. Blackadder's Christmas Carol - Tease

    SUBSCRIBE TO PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ The legend of Blackadder comes to BB TV with the character’s one and only Christmas special from 1988

  42. Scrooge - Tease

    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ Bruce’s fave Christmas movie comes to BB and James is introduced to a new festive viewing tradition

  43. Muppets Christmas Carol - Tease

    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/ The guys chat COVID, favourite muppets and recast The Deer Hunter as a muppet movie

  44. Manic Miner & Jet Set Willy - Tease

    The two iconic games that started the 80s home gaming craze come to BB and with it them the incredible story of the teenager behind them! JOIN THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  45. Witness

    The chaps get back to basics with the Harrison Ford classic and consider becoming Amish

  46. The Exorcist - Tease

    The ultimate horror movie takes pride of place in the BB Halloween Special as Sam Delaney joins the episode JOIN THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  47. IT (1990) - Tease

    The iconic 90s tv version of IT comes to BB and the guys debate who was scariest - Pennywise or the crap comedian Ritchie JOIN THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  48. Re-Animator

    The guys dissect the bona fide 80s horror classic, celebrate the Coombs/Crampton partnership and discuss reanimating on the NHS

  49. Scream - Tease

    Halloween season kicks off with the influential Wes Craven classic Scream and some dubious Ghostface impressions SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

  50. The Warriors - Tease

    Walter Hill’s cult New York classic comes to BB and the chaps create their own 70s gangs. Can you dig it?! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIRATE VIDEO CREW: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

About this show

Betamax Babylon, a new podcast about all the films, TV and games we enjoyed in the 70s,80s and 90s

Hosted by

11-29 Media

Produced by Hindu Cow

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Betamax Babylon have?

Betamax Babylon has 171 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 15, 2026.

What is Betamax Babylon about?

Betamax Babylon, a new podcast about all the films, TV and games we enjoyed in the 70s,80s and 90s

How often does Betamax Babylon release new episodes?

Betamax Babylon publishes every two weeks, based on its 171 episodes since March 2020.

Who hosts Betamax Babylon?

Betamax Babylon is created and hosted by 11-29 Media.
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