Best Betamax Podcasts (2024)

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S13E12: Popeye 2:40:25

1h ago2:40:25

2:40:25

A vetoed movie boomerangs back for discussion thanks to the death of one of its stars... Should it have stayed vetoed? Trump dodges a bullet... Friends...what does it mean? Is this Doug or Matt's movie? 210 films in, where does Popeye rank, is it rank? If you haven't seen it already, go check out No Way Out with Kevin Costner. It's awesome... All t…

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VHS, Betamax, LaserDisc 1:23:09

38m ago1:23:09

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Kevin Rowland AKA Trayne Rekk: A Goodtime Charlie from Okotoks, Alberta, Canada who collects and loves anything involving music and movies. Kevin opened a TV/Stereo repair shop then eventually became a Radio Shack. The last 15 years Kevin has been making a living playing music with the Hillbilly Punk & Roll band, ‘Puttin' On The Foil’. Their two al…

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AMV Elimination Tournament 10: A Sudden Love... or? vs Betamax Cascade 15:34

6h ago15:34

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The fourth and final division of the AMV Elimination Tournament is the Artsy bracket, which opens with two speedy entries exploring memory loss and the life of an AMV editor. A Sudden Love... or? - Alex Daikou Betamax Cascade - blabbler Our theme song is Endless 808 by I.K.By endless08

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Rollerball - Tease 14:17

26d ago14:17

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The 70s dystopian classic on rolling skates comes to BB with some dodgy casual clobber from the futureBy 11-29 Media

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Soul Eater, Part 1 1:25:02

3h ago1:25:02

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The Gothic comedy action series Soul Eater from studio Bones is one of 2008's shounen blockbusters, set in a school where human weapons and their partners learn to synchronise their souls. BJ and Duffo watch the first 13 episodes and discuss how to start a Zoom call with the lord of death, the least stealthy but most endearing ninja of all time, an…

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"IT'S ALIVE" (1974) vs. "PREVENGE" (2016) - A Baby Blues Double-Feature! 1:43:44

6d ago1:43:44

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As temperatures rise and force us indoors, it's baby-makin' time! Perfect timing, as we're revisiting IT'S ALIVE (1974) from cult icon LARRY COHEN, followed by ALICE LOWE's piece of British brilliance PREVENGE (2016)! Filled with wit, satire, blood and murderous fetuses, it's time for a cinema bris! It's "Baby-Makin' Blues," this week on CULT AND C…

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#183: Becoming One: A Historical Second Chance Romance by Richard Skorupski now available is today's topic of conversation with Terry! 52:35

13h ago52:35

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Meet Richard Skorupski After a 21 year career in the U.S. Navy, Richard returned home to his native state of New Jersey. He followed his passion for the open waters and started a second career in the marine parts business. However, the dense population of New Jersey and its high cost of living compelled Richard and his wife, Cheryl, to find a more …

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S13E11: To Live and Die in LA 2:38:32

16h ago2:38:32

2:38:32

A month later than expected we finally get to see the guy from CSI's dong... Judging nipples... Matt losing his jackin' lotion... Adrenaline junkies... Do we actually know what happened in this movie... A movie that is as much about style as it is about substance... All this plus the can gets kicked down the road another week as more celebrities di…

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GHOST (1990) vs. TEEN WITCH (1989) Revisited! 45:21

4d ago45:21

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We give a spoopy little nod to romance in this revisiting of our discussion on the OSCAR-WINNING film GHOST (1990) and the little-talked-about follow-up to TEEN WOLF, TEEN WITCH (1989)! In the first flick, we have legends like WHOOPI GOLDBERG, PATRICK SWAYZE, and DEMI MOORE challenging the barriers of death, and in the second, we have ROBYN LIVELY,…

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To LOVE-Ru, Part 2 1:17:32

5d ago1:17:32

1:17:32

The threat of planetary obliteration has upped the stakes for harem anime To LOVE-Ru in the second half, and Rito will need the help of every ghost girl, alien girl, and regular-style girl around him to make it through. BJ and Duffo discuss making an English dub of a mid-00s ecchi comedy 12 years later, helping a pregnant cat assassin give birth, a…

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S13E10: Mr. Mom 2:32:32

8d ago2:32:32

2:32:32

Matt is alive...kind of. Doug takes a pee... Not a political podcast, but we can't not address the elephant in the room... Both realize they don't deserve their wives... We honor Martin Mull...without acknowledging it. Lots of cuck and other c-word talk. Betamax Rewind has their first video, let us know if you want to see it... Will we ever get to …

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"POOR THINGS" (2023)--SEX EDUCATION WITH EMILY (EMMA) STONE! PT 2 1:22:51

11d ago1:22:51

1:22:51

We explore our bodies in part 2 of our "SEX EDUCATION WITH EMILY/EMMA STONE" double-feature! We talk POOR THINGS (2003), the film where Ms. Stone's character masturb8tes with an apple! Yes, it's weird, but what would you expect from the director of 2017's THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER? EMILY STONE (she prefers we call her that rather than EMMA, and …

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Food Sovereignty 1:46:48

11d ago1:46:48

1:46:48

Lydia Parker has a degree in History from Oregon State University. She is the founder and former Executive Director of Hunters of Color, a nonprofit connecting People of Color to the outdoors. She was appointed to the Department of the Interior's "Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council" and is an awarded speaker on issues of environmental policy…

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AMV Elimination Tournament 09: Unbreakable vs The Audition 21:09

14d ago21:09

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In another round of Frankenstein AMVs, a shounen compilation set to All American Rejects competes against a musical skit show complete with voice acting, commentary, and Spock wearing a Naruto headband. Unbreakable - Songbird21 The Audition - Vlad G Pohnert Our theme song is Endless 808 by I.K.By endless08

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#182: Can the Bible guide us in our daily lives with every day decisions? 32:07

18d ago32:07

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Connect with James Early The Bible Speaks to You Podcast Getting Back to the Original Christianity of Jesus http://www.thebiblespeakstoyou.com/podcast Special gift for listeners of Kickass Boomers https://thebiblespeakstoyou.com/boomers/ Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/ LinkedIn: https://w…

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PZP #71: Jaroska presents Y2kati (Gars Records) mix for Rebelcase podcast series (30.05.2024) 1:27:23

15d ago1:27:23

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Jaroska presents Y2kati (Gars Records) mix for Rebelcase podcast series. Tracklist and more info: www.partyzanai.comBy Partyzanai Label

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S13E09: Kelly's Heroes 2:39:08

17d ago2:39:08

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Honoring a Legend Matt's on drugs... Doug forgot the Facebook post... Lots of guns being described... Lots of movies Matt has never seen talked about... Does a Doug all-timer hold up? Does Matt like the film? All that and we look forward to getting back to 80s films...

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REVISITING: GOODNIGHT MOMMY (2014) vs. HEAD OF THE FAMILY (1996)! 1:34:18

18d ago1:34:18

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Join us for a good old-fashioned revisiting family horror flicks! GOODNIGHT MOMMY (2014) is a harrowing tale of tense mother-child mistrust gone horribly wrong, which makes it the perfect companion piece to cult legend Charles Band's mutant-family melee, HEAD OF THE FAMILY (1996)! We keep it all in the family in this episode of CULT AND CLASSIC FIL…

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Time Zones 1:18:56

22d ago1:18:56

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Geoff Gibson is a geographer and former city planner. He has Bachelor's degree in Geography and a masters in urban planning. He has always been fascinated by maps and the power they have to convey information in a spatial manner. YouTube channel: Geography By Geoff Podcast: Geography Is Everything He is also launching a brand new podcast called “Ar…

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To LOVE-Ru, Part 1 1:13:13

21d ago1:13:13

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With a dozen shows successfully under their belt, Endless 08 turns their experienced critical eyes towards some serious cinema: To LOVE-Ru, Xebec's sci-fi harem comedy about a teenage boy who accidentally gets engaged to an alien princess. BJ and Duffo discuss the deep cultural significance of breast-grabbing in Devilukean society, aliens who chang…

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S13E08: The Bedroom Window 2:06:40

22d ago2:06:40

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A Hitchcockian thriller or a massive disappointment? Matt becomes a mentor... A teacher pleads for the youth to stay in school so they don't end up like Doug... Ethics of cheating... And how wives have improved lives... Ethics of reporting crimes... A legend will be honored... Star Wars somehow continues to dig down... Matt's expiration comes ever …

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Escape to Victory 45:15

1M ago45:15

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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/By 11-29 Media

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VINCENT CALVARESE MEMORIAL REBROADCAST : THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: HERO OF TIME (2009) vs. MEGAMAN (2010) 1:47:57

25d ago1:47:57

1:47:57

In honor of actor, LGBTQIA+ advocate, and poet VINCENT CALVARESE—a member of the CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS family—we are rebroadcasting a favorite, joyous episode: our “VIDEO GAME FAN FILM” pairing featuring the famed THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: HERO OF TIME (2009) and the lesser known and larger budgeted MEGAMAN (2010)! Sick of not having a film adaptation …

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Dog Breeds 1:40:21

26d ago1:40:21

1:40:21

Actor and writer Andy Richter is best-known for his long-running role as Conan O’Brien’s announcer and sidekick throughout multiple late-night shows. Andy has guest-starred in popular shows such as Arrested Development and Love, Victor. His feature film work includes Scary Movie 2, Elf, Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, Semi-Pro, and Marcel the Sh…

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Bamboo Blade, Part 2 54:01

28d ago54:01

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Bamboo Blade continues on from episode 14 onwards with more fights, more new rivalries, and more cats. BJ and Duffo discuss boyfriend-stealing American kendo practitioners, the arrival of the cast and crew of a super sentai action show, and a lot of green tea drinking. Our theme song is Endless 808 by I.K.…

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#181: Joseph started telling stories in childhood but didn't really start writing until he retired from corporate life. 57:08

1M ago57:08

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Connect with Joseph Carrabis Joseph Carrabis told stories to anyone who would listen starting in childhood, wrote his first stories in grade school and started getting paid for his writing in 1978. He's been everything from a long-haul trucker to a Chief Research Scientist and held patents covering mathematics, anthropology, neuroscience, and lingu…

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S13E07: The Toxic Avenger 2:10:50

29d ago2:10:50

2:10:50

Matt has a cold heart, but he'll be dead soon so it's no bother. Tipping talk... Matt has psychic powers... A cult classic... Is it trash or is it great... 80s muffs... Dead dogs... Uncomfortable moments... Nazis... And much more...

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Twister - Tease 13:14

1M ago13:14

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The chaps discuss the crap weather blockbuster and getting sucked off by a tornado Subsrcibe to the Pirate Video Crew to hear the full version here: https://betamax-babylon-pirate-video-crew.hubwave.net/By 11-29 Media

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Los Angeles feat. Evan Lovett (LA In A Minute) 1:44:51

1M ago1:44:51

1:44:51

Evan Lovett is the creator of social media mainstay ‘L.A. in a Minute’ and the host of the podcast ‘In a Minute with Evan Lovett’. Lovett attended UCLA to pursue journalism, landing positions at the L.A. Times and NBC before moving into the AdTech space. Lovett began ‘L.A. in a Minute’ through a desire to share the culture & history of his hometown…

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"EASY A" (2010)--SEX EDUCATION WITH EMILY (EMMA) STONE! PT 1 1:23:15

1M ago1:23:15

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We get hot and heavy with part 1 of our "SEX EDUCATION WITH EMILY/EMMA STONE" double-feature! EMILY STONE (she prefers we call her that rather than EMMA, and she asked nice!) stars in this teen comedy with wit and stars-a-plenty. When a little white lie has the whole school thinking quiet girl-next-door Olive is a prostitute, Olive takes a stand ag…

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AMV Elimination Tournament 08: Just For A Day vs These Small Hours 19:15

1M ago19:15

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The number of shows being used in our Frankenstein division dramatically increases this round, with a U2 and a Rob Thomas AMV bringing 25+ anime sources each to the battle. Watch the contestants here: Just For A Day - Funky-kun These Small Hours - includeownage Our theme song is Endless 808 by I.K.By endless08

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S13E06: Footloose 2:54:25

1M ago2:54:25

2:54:25

Matt's gonna die... Independent Matt is dead... Jen is old... Can you hit a woman... Lots of parent related stuff... Took four years, but finally wife of show Jen makes a full appearance... A classic 80s movie is finally discussed... Let's dance...

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"WHATCHA WATCHIN'?" SPECIAL EPISODE! 1:12:14

1M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

As the summer looms, film lovers turn to thoughts of TV and air-conditioned living rooms--and we're no different! On this special episode titled "WHATCHA WATCHIN'?" we talk the TV SHOWS, ANIME SERIES, and PODCASTS that are sapping our time and keeping us out of the sun! Consume media like a real critic on this episode of CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS PODC…

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The Mafia 1:14:41

1M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Aiden Gabor is a former associate of a notorious crime family, who, found his way back to the side of justice. Approached by the DOJ with a daunting ultimatum— face life imprisonment for crimes including racketeering, embezzlement, extortion, and conspiracy to commit murder—he chose to become a confidential informant. For over a decade, Aiden worke…

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Bamboo Blade, Part 1 1:07:22

1M ago1:07:22

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Sports anime Bamboo Blade is an AIC ASTA production about a high school girls kendo team and the deadbeat teacher who supervises them and occasionally gambles on their success. BJ and Duffo watch the first 13 episodes and discuss what goes into scoring an ippon, using kendo as an outlet for your secret violent side, and cheating in sports by giving…

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#180: Keeping The Memory of D-Day Alive & Honoring our WWII Veterans. Some came home, many did not. We honor them all today as well as all of our Veterans. This is an encore presentation 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Doug is also a film producer. His first film was a documentary titled Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud. His next film, I Want Your Money, was released in over 500 theaters across the nation in 2010. In 2014, Doug produced and directed Reagan at Normandy, a short film for the Airborne Museum in Normandy, France, and in 2017, he produce…

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Mad Max - Tease 14:23

2M ago14:23

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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/By 11-29 Media

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S13E05: Dead Calm 2:22:56

2M ago2:22:56

2:22:56

Apparently Matt is passive aggressive... Can you be hot without a soul... Is sex work harder for men or women... Doug makes up a bunch of female body parts that don't exist... White pants, required by law... Kids as projectiles... Dogs as shields... Next week should be interesting... All this and more as Matt and Doug raise the mast on:…

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AMV Elimination Tournament 07: The Conspiracy of Law vs Midnight Carnival 20:19

2M ago20:19

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We enter the Frankenstein division for the first time, meeting our first two multi-show monstrosities: a Death Note AMV that cannibalises five other shows, and a King of Fighters, Guilty Gear and Need For Speed dream game combo. Watch the contestants here: The Conspiracy of Law - Artofeel Midnight Carnival - De29v101L Our theme song is Endless 808 …

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Frank Sinatra (Live) 1:23:39

2M ago1:23:39

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Frank Sinatra also put firecrackers in peoples shoes? What's this guy's deal? Our expert Daniel Van Kirk teaches us all about the shenanigans Ol' Blue Eyes got up to. This was recorded live at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA on May 21, 2024. BIO: Daniel Van Kirk is a stand-up comedian whose comedy has charted at #1 on Apple Music. He just relea…

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