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

Feb 25, 2021 • 48min
Back To The Future
The chaps look back at the time travel classic and celebrate the genius of Michael J Fox, 80s cinema refreshments and that time Sam was ambushed by Huey Lewis.

Feb 18, 2021 • 52min
Breakin' 1 & 2
Sam and Bruce remember their best moves and worst clobber as they return to the breakdance craze of the 80s with a Breakin’ double bill

Feb 11, 2021 • 53min
The Golden Child
Sam and Bruce try to make some sense of one of the most demented movies of the decade while discussing smug 80s hats and the dangers of stand-up comedy

Feb 4, 2021 • 34min
Beetlejuice
Sam & Bruce celebrate the genius of Michael Keaton, disagree over calypso music and pick their favourite Tim Burton movies

Jan 28, 2021 • 44min
The Burbs
In this podcast, the hosts delve into the portrayal of dumb suburban American teenagers in media and analyze the 1989 film 'The Burbs' and its reflection of suburban life in 80s America. They discuss clever casting choices, the concept of falling in with the wrong mate, and finding joy in suburban life. Ultimately, they share their mixed opinions on the film and conclude that it's not one they would watch again.

Jan 21, 2021 • 53min
Cocktail
Its cocktail hour! Bruce explains why Cocktail is one of the great 80s movies while Sam deep dives the toxic masculinity of Coughlin’s Law

Jan 14, 2021 • 59min
St Elmo's Fire
Sam and Bruce look back at the archetypal Brat Pack movie, dissect the history of it’s iconic theme song and get seriously creeped out by Emilio Estevez

Jan 7, 2021 • 1h 4min
Purple Rain
Sam and Bruce slip on their Cuban heels to enter the world of Prince’s 1984 blockbuster and celebrate some of the best music and worst acting of the decade!

Dec 31, 2020 • 60min
Ghostbusters 2
In the last episode of the year, Sam and Bruce discuss the 1989 supernatural spectacular and hail some of the most insane sequences of the decade while remembering some classroom banter, Bond movies and a bit of Tenet too!

Dec 24, 2020 • 52min
Trading Places
Twas the night before Christmas and Sam and Bruce gather to worship at the altar of the John Landis role reversal classic and one of the truly great festive flicks!