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

Aug 12, 2021 • 1h 7min
The Shining
Kubrick’s masterpiece gets the Babylon treatment as the chaps discuss the different versions, moon landings, Jack being crazy all along and the ‘ScatmanCave’

Aug 5, 2021 • 1h 3min
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
In a packed episode on the John Hughes classic Bruce rants about bad 80s parenting and why it’s Cameron’s Day Off really while James reproduces a classic skill from the movie.

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 8min
Batman
We’re heading back to glorious ‘89 again and the summer of The Bat! Including fake muscles on suits, those weird Prince songs and how it affected comic strip movies forever!

Jul 15, 2021 • 47min
Conan The Barbarian
Arnold returns to Babylon with his sword & sorcery epic! Cue lots of dubious Arnie impressions, exploding witches, Darth Vader with bangs and some of the best quotes of the 80s

Jul 8, 2021 • 48min
Howard The Duck
Parents were outraged by the infamous film 'Howard The Duck'; its cult status is discussed; explicit content in a family film and its impact on viewers; intense infatuation towards an actress and love for the movie she starred in; amazing special effects and makeup in the big finale; favorite scenes from the movie and its unique qualities; preference for organic presence in films over CGI.

Jul 1, 2021 • 60min
Escape From New York
Another John Carpenter/Kurt Russell classic gets the Babylon treatment as the guys examine futuristic films that are no longer in the future, first viewing memories and, of course, Kurt’s outfit.

Jun 24, 2021 • 47min
Labyrinth
The David Bowie puppet fantasy freak show gets the BB treatment including the world's most obscene tights, Jim Henson's special dating puppet and the best cockney worm in cinema!

Jun 17, 2021 • 58min
Raiders Of The Lost Ark
On it’s 40th anniversary, Betamax Babylon pays tribute to the timeless classic Raiders of the Lost Ark

May 27, 2021 • 48min
Midnight Run
The chaps pay homage to the late great Charles Grodin’s finest hour and one of the great on-screen partnerships of the 80s in this all-time classic

May 20, 2021 • 39min
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The hosts discuss the film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, praising its performances and humor. They analyze a controversial scene in the film and discuss working-class actors. They also mention a reality show with a conflict between a paparazzo and a celebrity, and express excitement about watching an 80s comedy film.