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The Long Seventies Podcast

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Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 39min

Psychotronic Films

We discuss Psychotronic Films, a wild genre blend of low-budget exploitation films almost universally panned by critics but loved by fans. 
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 41min

The Phoenix Program: Stage Two

We talk about the phoenix program some more. 
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Sep 14, 2024 • 1h 15min

Dolemite (1975): Movie Magic and Mayhem

We discuss Dolemite (1975), the first of blaxploitation auteur and stand-up comedian Rudy Ray Moore's brilliant two year, four film run of seventies classics. 
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Sep 1, 2024 • 2h 6min

The Phoenix Program: Stage One

We start a planned trilogy of episodes on the secret Vietnam-era Phoenix Program, nominally a joint Military and Intelligence pacification and assassination program aimed at the Vietcong, but in reality a sweeping nation-building enterprise. 
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 43min

Zardoz (1974): The Saga of the Red Diaper

We discuss John Boorman's 1974 magnum opus Zardoz, starring Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling. It's a whirlwind of ideas and visual delights. Connery is the chosen one, a Mega-Connery in a post-apocalyptic world waiting for him to arrive and tear the place down. 
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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 56min

Colin Babb Interview: Author of 1973 and Me

We interview author, BBC broadcaster and journalist Colin Babb and discuss his book "1973 and Me: The England v West Indies Test Series and a Memorable Childhood Year." Join us for a fascinating interview on Cricket, culture, British and American sports and why the year 1973 inspired Colin to write this very personal book. 
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Jul 15, 2024 • 2h 2min

Jerry Barmash Interview -- Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York's Best-Loved Anchors

We're  joined by author, veteran broadcast journalist, Patch.com journalist and podcaster Jerry Barmash to talk about his recent book "Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York's Best-Loved Anchors." Join us as we explore the world of 70s New York City news anchors.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 2h 3min

Jared Stearns Interview: Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers

We welcome author and collector Jared Stearns to the show to discuss his book “Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers. This is a unique exploration of one of the early adult film industries biggest stars and her wild life.
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Jun 15, 2024 • 2h 17min

Spectre (1977): Rock Me Asmodeus

We discuss Gene Roddenberry's 1977 television pilot "Spectre" about an Occult Detective (Robert Culp) and his rational-minded medical doctor sidekick/partner (Gig Young). Sound familiar? We're looking at you, X-Files. The duo do detective things and battle an ancient Mesopotamian demon. 
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Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 55min

Aaron Leonard Interview: Meltdown Expected

We interview esteemed author and historian Aaron Leonard and pick his brain about his new book "Meltdown Expected: Crisis, Disorder, and Upheaval at the end of the 1970s." The title really says it all. 

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