Betamax Babylon

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’.

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! https://patreon.com/betamaxbabylon?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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 

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

“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/

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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 AISUBSCRIBE TO PIRATE VIDEO CREW HERE: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/

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/

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/

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

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

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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/

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

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

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

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

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/