PODCAST · tv
The Last Video Store
by The Betoota Advocate & Alexei
The Betoota Advocate presents a chat show about the films you love. Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. Its a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks with a guest about their most cherished cinematic selections, before he sends them of with a bespoke film recommendation based on their taste. The rental combo is: 1 x New Release 2 x Weeklies 1 x Staff Pick Follow us on Instagram @lastvideostorebetoota
Episodes
-
Alexei's Most Controversial Film Opinions with Greg Larsen
Alexei went on the Greg Larsen Show for an extended conversation with Greg Larsen about cinema. This part is about their most controversial film opinions. Sydney Opera House screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS hosted by Alexei and Demi Lardner October 31st, tickets here...
-
THE LAST VIDEO STORE TRAILER
Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. Its a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks with a guest about their most cherished cinematic selections, before…
more -
Alejandro G. Iñárritu discusses DIGGER and directing TOM CRUISE
Two-time Academy Award Winning Best Director Alejandro González Iñárritu sits down with Alexei Toliopoulos to discuss his new film DIGGER, a gargantuan satire starring Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, in a remarkable performance. There’s more to Iñárritu’s film than meets the eye and plenty to...
-
Will Gibb Returns To Discuss His OBSESSION With Horror Films
Certified horror head Will Gibb retuns to The Last Video Store to chat about two more films he loves, plus reveal whether he liked Alexei’s last recommendation of Noroi: The Curse. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists Hit up...
-
From The Archives: Detective Pikachu with Tom Walker & Sam Campbell
We’ve combed through the archives of Alexei and Cameron James’ podcast Special Features to resurface this episode featuring Tom Walker and Sam Campbell. They talk about the blockbuster Detective Pikachu, one of Alexei’s favourites. See you next week! Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd...
-
Luka Muller and Angus Truskett Return To Discuss More STAR WARS Glup Shittos
It’s the return of the guys that love Jedi - Luka Muller (Triple J) and Angus Truskett (Test Pattern podcast) strike back. It’s another episode talking through their favourite minor Star Wars characters, the best Glup Shitto from a galaxy far, far away. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd...
-
A Film Deep Dive with Alexei and Angus Truskett on Test Pattern
Hey Return Shoot Rats! This week we’re bringing you another podcast we think you’re going to love. This week it’s Test Pattern hosted by Angus Truskett, who you might remember from our Star Wars special episode, on an episode where he is joined by the movie maestro we love, Alexei. Make sure you...
-
Going Rogue's Tansy Gardam Loves Blockbusting Cinematic Adventures
Today’s guest is Tansy Gardam, the host and creator of Going Rogue, one of the internet’s best film podcasts. Each episode is a deep dive into the production of a complicated ginormous blockbuster (and where it may have gone wrong). Is this the biggest podcast crossover event in the Australian...
-
3 Films With Soundtracks So Good They Might be Better Than The Movie Itself
Producer Em loves films, but she also loves music. This week she shares her 3 favourite films with exceptional soundtracks with Alexei (and one that sucks) and gets really excited in the process. The Last Video Store is proudly supported by Gravamen: https://gravamen.com.au/ Follow Alexei on...
-
Nathan Valvo loves video store classics THE BEACH and ROMEO + JULIET
Fresh from a stint in the jungle in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, Nath Valvo joins Alexei to talk through some of his favourite movies. Nath and Lex are great mates so you’re in for a bloody treat with this one. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram...
-
4 Films To Watch If You Loved THE ODYSSEY (From Two Greeks)
The world has gone crazy for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. If you’re feeling like you’d like to continue your own film odyssey, the Greek Freak himself Alexei has four films you probably haven’t seen yet, but definitely should watch. The Last Video Store is proudly supported by Gravamen:...
-
Demi Adejuyigbe Loved Aussie Classic LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI and is Electrified By GREASE
Movie lover and Dropout favourite Demi Adejuyigbe returns to The Last Video Store to pick two more films he loves. Plus, he reveals whether he enjoyed Alexei’s recommendation of his favourite movie Looking For Alibrandi (I guess the title kind of gives that away). Make sure you see Demi’s show…
more -
Is THE ODYSSEY Christopher Nolan’s Best Film? With Justin Hamilton
Alexei joined Justin Hamilton on his podcast (The Justin Hamilton Podcast) to share their first impressions and initial readings of Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY. Follow the Justin Hamilton Podcast on SPOTIFY...
-
AUNTY DONNA’s Mark Bonanno Returns As THE SHADOWMAN
The Shadowman's Nightmare is many things: It’s Mark Bonanno’s solo project in the truest sense, it’s an homage to VHS horror boardgames, and it’s a spectacular interactive experience. We talk through how Mark made it and pick up some of the strangest cult oddities from the shelves of the Last…
more -
MIKE CHECK IS BACK - NEW EPISODES OF MIKE CHECK with Cameron James and Alexei Toliopoulos
The only podcast on the internet about MIKE MYERS returns. Cameron James and Alexei Toliopoulos return to check in on Mike Myers after many years. Like sleeper agents that have just been awoken because Mike is very much back and declaring there’s an Austin Powers 4. Subscribe to the SPOTIFY...
-
Kleber Mendonça Filho, the director of THE SECRET AGENT
Earlier this year, Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film THE SECRET AGENT garnered 4 Academy Award nominations (Best Picture, Best International Film, Best Actor and Best Casting) and won 2 Golden Globes (Best International Film and Best Actor). He’s a true cinephile and has long been a dream guest to…
more -
The Steven Spielberg Top 8 (from Total Reboot)
Celebrating Disclosure Day with a re-release of a classic Total Reboot Special Feature where Alexei and Cameron James discuss the top 8 films of Steven Spielberg's filmography (and assign each one to a different American Holiday). See Alexei’s solo show VHS at Comedy Republic...
-
LEVITICUS is your next horror obsession with director Adrian Chiarella
Fresh of the premiere of his brilliant horror film LEVITICUS, Director Adrian Chiarella joins Alexei in the Last Video Store. It’s as sensual and emotional as it is scary… and LEVITICUS is very scary. In a small Australian town, two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of...
-
The 6 Greatest Film Trailers of All Time with Justin Hamilton
From THE JUSTIN HAMILTON PODCAST, Alexei was tasked by Justin to think about his favourite trailers to movies (whether the film is good or not is irrelevant, this is all about the trailers). So they sat down together on Justin’s podcast to talk all about them. Make sure you check out more of...
-
A STAR WARS EPISODE with Luka Muller & Angus Truskett
3 Star Wars super tragics join forces to talk about all things Grogu and all things The Mandalorian and Grogu. Luke Muller (Triple J) and Angus Truskett (Test Pattern) join Alexei to talk through the latest film from A Galaxy Far Far Away and pick out their favourite Glup Shitto. See Alexei’s…
more -
The Lost Episode: Josh Szeps loves ANNIE HALL and THE SIXTH SENSE
At the end of 2024, Alexei was joined at The Last Video Store by podcaster, journalist and commentator Josh Szeps. However, we though we lost it soon after. The video remains a mystery but we recovered the audio, and it was such a great chat we had to release it to the world! Josh is a true film...
-
Genesis Owusu loves EDDINGTON, PERFECT BLUE, and an Adam Sandler film
This week a dream guest, Genesis Owusu, joins Alexei in the video store, and he has incredible taste in films! From a Japanese cult classic, to the latest Ari Aster, and even an even an Adam Sandler flick. Plus, he tells us about the surreal time he met Joaquin Phoenix. Genesis is currently on...
-
Introducing: GOING ROGUE w. Tansy Gardam
Alexei makes a cameo on the new season of the tremendous popular culture investigation podcast GOING ROGUE. Follow GOING ROGUE on SPOTIFY (https://open.spotify.com/show/2ktZYfjxF5PwG44UC0HPvK) or APPLE (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/going-rogue/id1636196453) A podcast about the film...
-
MORTAL KOMBAT II director Simon McQuoid and the aesthetic of action
A tournament of fatalities is how you’d have to describe the new action sequel MORTAL KOMBAT II. It’s a real pleasure to get to sit down with director Simon McQuoid to talk how you even build a film like that. Simon is a true lover of film, a video store kid and someone who may surprise you with...
-
The Last Video Store x Spooko: The Mangler
We're popping into your feed with a special episode this week; if you haven't heard horror movie podcast Spooko you're in for a treat. Each week Peach and Shag discuss a new horror film, and we're bringing you the episode that Alexei and Emmeline guested on to discuss the bonkers 1995 Tobe Hooper...
-
Drag Race Superstar Lazy Susan Picks Out The Best Witchy Movies
The winner of Drag Race Down Under season 4, LAZY SUSAN walks into the Last Video Store. This dream guest gets witchy to celebrate the upcoming release of their genuinely fantastic new series The Witchy Girls. You can go see the live screenings of The Witchy Girls here...
-
Josh Thomas cracks up over RAT RACE & LOVE ACTUALLY and thinks CABERET is the best movie of all time
He's here! Comedian Josh Thomas joins Alexei in the Last Video Store and bypasses the New Release section altogether to pick up some of his favourite weeklies. He's recently relaunched his classic podcast Josh Thomas and Friends and You and is going on tour all around the world, so check him out…
more -
Tonight At The Museum host Alex Lee loves cult comedies DOGMA and THE CLIMB
Finally, it is time for Alex Lee to pick out her favourite films. You know Alex from pods like Dragon Friends and Baby Shoes + the new ABC show TONIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (and our very own Alexei Toliopoulos appears on one of the episodes). Watch it on ABC iView now! Listen to Baby Shoes here:...
-
Cameron James returns for some gentle comedy, cult classics and weird cinema (2nd Anniversary Show)
Celebrating another year of The Last Video Store with our original first customer and best mate… it’s another return of Cameron James! Cam & Alexei are joining forces for a very special screening of TRUE STORIES the only film directed by TALKING HEADS frontman David Byrne for Saturday Film Club…
more -
Greg Larsen raids our war section for CIVIL WAR, ALEXANDER and DAS BOOT
Cult comedy hero and dear mate, Greg Larsen enters the video store. Greg kicks off his run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with his new show “Unrelenting Ultra-Violence” (https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/greg-larsen-unrelenting-ultra-violence/). Greg is wildly funny,...
-
Damon Herriman loves GOODFELLAS, THE ELEPHANT MAN and a Netflix documentary that made him cry
Damon Herriman is one of Australia’s most recognisable actors, working in films like TOGETHER, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD to HOUSE OF WAX (one of Producer Em’s favourites). He joins us in the Last Video Store where he picks a stack of great films, including classics GOODFELLAS and THE ELEPHANT...
-
Geraldine Viswanathan loves stoner comedy (and M. Night Shyamalan)
Geraldine Viswanathan has shared the screen with the likes of John Cena, Margaret Qualley, Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal, and is fast becoming one of Australia’s most prolific comedy actors. She’s also hilarious and has fantastic taste in films, from Anna Faris’ stoner comedy Smiley Face to the...
-
Athina Rachel Tsangari, legendary filmmaker and a true hero of Greek cinema
Best known for her provocative comedy ATTENBERG and the unnervingly satirical CHEVALIER, Athina Rachel Tsangari helped define what critics dubbed the “Greek Weird Wave,” alongside longtime collaborator Yorgos Lanthimos. A longtime filmmaking hero of host Alexei, he hailed her latest film…
more -
Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol from Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (the Podcast)
SPOILER WARNING - this chat may gently reveal a little bit about the the comedic premise and influence unique to the movie… This week, The Last Video Store becomes a shrine to comedic chaos, commitment, and Canadian/Australian cinematic relations as we welcome Matt Johnson and Jay McCarroll, the...
-
Baz Luhrmann is EPiC! (Yes, this week’s guest is Baz Luhrmann!)
What an immense privilege to chat with true visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann about his new film EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT. Baz's maximalist imagination meets its perfect subject and energizes the mythology of Presley. It’s like a cinematic mosaic that evokes legend. Epic is a truly…
more -
REWIND: The Weekly Planet’s Mr Sunday Movies & Nick Mason love JOHN WICK, TRUE LIES and RONIN
On our last REWIND episode, we’re taking a look back at probably our most downloaded episode of all time! Pop culture podcast royalty, Nick "Maso" Mason and James "Mr. Sunday Movies" Clement of the Weekly Planet take an esteemed tour of THE LAST VIDEO STORE. A journey through cinema that is less…
more -
REWIND: The Surprising Films That Inspired The Philippou Brother's Horror Hit BRING HER BACK
We’re revisiting our hilarious and insightful chat with filmakers and twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou! Their latest film, BRING HER BACK is an emotionally resonant horror exploration of grief and loss that, in many ways, surpasses their remarkable debut. Starring Oscar nominee Sally...
-
REWIND: Jonathan Rhys Meyers is one of the biggest film lovers we've ever met
Next up in our REWIND series, where we look back at some of our most popular and memorable episodes, it’s film star Jonathan Rhys Meyers! He’s the iconic star of video store favourites BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, VELVET GOLDMINE, MATCH POINT, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III, I’LL SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD, THE…
more -
REWIND: Angela White, the Meryl Streep of P*rn
With perhaps more films in The Last Video Store than any other performer (all located behind the beaded curtain), what better episode to rewind to than our chat with legendary adult film superstar Angela White. The AVN Hall of Famer was the first to win Female Performer of the Year 3 times in a…
more -
REWIND: AARON CHEN discovers the ultimate cult film
We’re kicking off the new year re-releasing some of our favourite episodes. And what better way to hit rewind than with our wonderful AARON CHEN! Beloved comedian and dearest friend Aaron Chen joins Alexei in the Last Video Store to reminisce and pick up a combo of his favourite films. Aaron...
-
The Best Films of 2025 - Documentaries, Australian Films, Comedies and Honourable Mentions
Once again we’re celebrating some of the best films, movies and cinema of 2025 with Melbourne International Film Festival programmer and film critic Kate Jinx. This time we’re diving into the best documentaries, Australian films, comedies and honourable mentions. Pick up tickets to Alexei’s…
more -
The 10 Best Films of 2025
Celebrating some of the best films, movies and cinema of 2025 with Melbourne International Film Festival programmer and film critic Kate Jinx. Join us again next week for another bonus episode discussing the best documentaries, Australian films, comedies and honourable mentions. Pick up tickets…
more -
MEG MAC tells the funniest story about loving Shrek
One of Australia’s most gifted singer songwriters, Meg Mac stops by The Last Video Store to chat to Alexei in the middle of a tour intimate pop up gigs. With songs like Roll Up Your Sleeves and Low Blows, Meg has been able to tap into lyrical feelings that resonate so deeply. Her next album ITS…
more -
JOHN POLSON Directed Robert De Niro and Created Tropfest
Salute a true soldier of cinema with today’s guest JOHN POLSON. He starred opposite Tom Cruise in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2, directed DeNiro and Dakota Fanning in HIDE AND SEEK, and helped launch the careers of many with the behemoth short film fest TROPFEST. Good news is, TROPFEST is back! If you’re…
more -
NICK WARD is Aus music’s biggest cinephile and a Tom Cruise fanatic
A breakthrough artist collaborating with the likes of Troye Sivan, Nick Ward has recently actualised his film obsessed dreams… composing the score for the upcoming John Lithgow & Olivia Coleman film JIMPA. Nick also has the rare distinction of supplying the Last Video Store with some great film...
-
AUNTY DONNA & FINDING YEEZUS director Max Miller on big screen comedy
Double Greek boy cinephilia on the Last Video Store today as we’re joined by award winning director behind AUNTY DONNA’S BIG OL’ HOUSE OF FUN, COFFEE CAFE and FINDING YEEZUS, Max Miller. One of Alexei’s very favourite people to talk movies/films/cinema with so you know this is a going to be a...
-
Mary Bronstein on directing Rose Byrne, Conan O’Brien & A$AP Rocky in a feature length panic attack
Mary Bronstein’s new film IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU, is a feature length surrealist panic attack surrounding the performance of a lifetime from Rose Byrne. For Alexei, this is one of the most exciting discoveries of the year and with the rare dramatic turn from Conan O’Brien, it’s a must see off...
-
Concetta Caristo and Lauren Bonner are Big Natural Film Lovers
Two of the funniest comedians in Australia and hosts of the cult podcast BIG NATURAL TALENTS, Lauren Bonner & Concetta Caristo, slide into the Last Video Store to talk about their favourite films with Alexei. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last...
-
Ruel is a Pop Star on the Verge of Film Obsession
At just 22, REUL has already scored over 3 billion global streams, earned platinum and gold singles, and sold out tours worldwide. Now, the hitmaker is finding new inspiration in the darkened glow of the cinema. In a truly great chat Ruel and Alexei genuinely reawaken the inspired nostalgia of...
-
Paul Dempsey RETURNS to pick up ONE MOVIE AFTER ANOTHER
The Something for Kate and Fanning Dempsey National Park frontman triumphantly returns to the Last Video Store. Paul Dempsey takes us deeper into his love of cinema as he dusts off a Kubrick classic, the iconic work of a Russian master and gets into the new release of the moment ONE BATTLE AFTER...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Betoota Advocate presents a chat show about the films you love. Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. Its a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks with a guest about their most cherished cinematic selections, before he sends them of with a bespoke film recommendation based on their taste.
The rental combo is: 1 x New Release 2 x Weeklies 1 x Staff Pick
Follow us on Instagram @lastvideostorebetoota
HOSTED BY
The Betoota Advocate & Alexei
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Last Video Store have?
The Last Video Store currently has 145 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Last Video Store about?
The Betoota Advocate presents a chat show about the films you love. Join the movie maestro Alexei Toliopoulos in ‘The Last Video Store’ - located in the outback town of Betoota. Its a special hub of culture and memories with every single movie ever made lining its infinite shelves. Alexei talks...
How often does The Last Video Store release new episodes?
The Last Video Store publishes regularly with 145 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to The Last Video Store?
You can listen to The Last Video Store on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Last Video Store?
The Last Video Store is created and hosted by The Betoota Advocate & Alexei.
URL copied to clipboard!