Best BetaPods Podcasts (2024)

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Emma Thompson, teach us your ways 8:15

6y ago8:15

8:15

We love babin' comedian Nikki Britton and Emma Thompson, and one of them was nice enough to join us to talk about the other (spoiler: not Emma).By BetaPods

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Lucille Ball changed the game 10:20

6y ago10:20

10:20

Lucille Ball was a gorgeous, ballsy trailblazer who got things done: guest babe comedian Nikki Britton breaks down just what made Lucy so damn lovable.By BetaPods

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Back in 5 mins... 5:36

6y ago5:36

5:36

Well sometimes life just gets in the way of a free daily podcast - we're shocked! But that's OK. We're going to take 5, have some oranges, reset and get back to you later this year. In the meantime enjoy binging on the more than 50 babes already out there in the world. And check out our other shows at www.betapods.net such as Total Reboot and The T…

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Penelope Spheeris: we're not worthy! 12:14

6y ago12:14

12:14

Guest babe Alexei Toliopolous joins us to discuss cult fave Penelope Spheeris, director of the legendary Decline of Western Civilization trilogy - and of course, Wayne's World!By BetaPods

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Cyndi Lauper is irrepressible 15:14

6y ago15:14

15:14

We have rainbow-heart eyes for Cyndi Lauper - new wave sensation and longtime champion of LGBTQI rights. Guest babe Nikki Britton raises a glass to an enduring feminist icon.By BetaPods

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Jim Henson defined our childhoods 12:20

6y ago12:20

12:20

Guest babe Nikki Britton makes us all cry talking about the gentle genius of Jim Henson.By BetaPods

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David Gulpilil is Australia's Harry Dean Stanton 8:05

6y ago8:05

8:05

Alexei Toliopoulos, film enthusiast and BFF of the pod joins us to talk about one of Australian cinema's undeniable greats - the essential David Gulpilil. For more Alexei, check out his excellent Total Reboot podcast with Cameron JamesBy BetaPods

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Drake's dance moves 7:56

6y ago7:56

7:56

Drake dancing awkwardly in a slouchy turtleneck might be one of our favourite manifestations of 21st century masculinity, but it's one of his more recent singles that suggests he's finally coming into his feminist momentBy BetaPods

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Al Pacino is the most handsome man in 1970s America 10:37

6y ago10:37

10:37

From undisputed classics like Serpico to some surely unnecessary coffee commercials, guest babe Alexei Toliopoulos is here for Al Pacino. For further adventures in movies with Alexei, we highly recommend checking out his excellent Total Reboot podcast with Cameron James!By BetaPods

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Father John Misty is the obvious choice for our 50th babe! 12:26

6y ago12:26

12:26

We're celebrating our 50th episode with all-time babe Father John Misty, he of the snake-hips and sharp wit. A cynical romantic for the digital age and dedicated LA fabulist, he'll make you laugh and break your heart in a single songBy BetaPods

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Janelle Monáe shows the evolution of an ArchAndroid 8:07

6y ago8:07

8:07

From the incredible retro-futuristic sci fi vision of her debut album to Dirty Computer's joyful feminist manifesto, we've got nothing but love for Janelle Monáe. It’s her utopian future, we just hope we get to live in it.By BetaPods

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Diego Luna is the spy who stole our hearts/plans to the Death Star 8:48

6y ago8:48

8:48

We gotta admit, space rebel looks good on Diego Luna. From the unnecessary (but fun!) Dirty Dancing sequel to the surprisingly moving Rogue One, he pretty much makes anything watchable.By BetaPods

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Chewbacca: Tall, dark, handsome - and dog like 13:02

6y ago13:02

13:02

Is Chewbacca the emotional centre of Star Wars? We're joined by the excellent Alexei Toliopoulos, who makes a strong case for the hairy, non-verbal hero of the franchise For further galactic adventures with Alexei, we highly recommend checking out the Total Reboot podcast.By BetaPods

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Carrie Fisher is the rebel princess every space opera needs 11:30

6y ago11:30

11:30

Playing favourites in the Star Wars galaxy this week, and Princess Leia may have launched a thousand teenage awakenings, but it was Carrie Fisher who captured our hearts.By BetaPods

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Oscar Isaac is the Star Wars galaxy's #1 flyboy 10:34

6y ago10:34

10:34

Playing favourites in the Star Wars galaxy: a totally scientific investigation into the ascendance of Oscar Isaac and his multiverse-spanning appealBy BetaPods

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Ben Mendelsohn's arch villain gives us Feelings 9:28

6y ago9:28

9:28

We're playing favourites in the Star Wars galaxy this week, starting with a beloved Australian indie actor who recently took his talents for villainous brooding all the way to outer space: Ben MendelsohnBy BetaPods

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John Waters is Rhys Nicholson's fave 12:25

6y ago12:25

12:25

We love John Waters! Draw on your best pencil moustache and join us with guest babe comedian Rhys Nicholson to celebrate the perverse genius of the Pope of Trash.By BetaPods

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Orry-Kelly dressed all your golden age favourites 10:32

6y ago10:32

10:32

Orry-Kelly costumed everyone from Ingrid Bergman to Marilyn Monroe - how did a triple Oscar winner make his way to Hollywood from the tiny Australian seaside town of Kiama?By BetaPods

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Chris Isaak walks on the wild side 6:02

6y ago6:02

6:02

Chris Isaak might be clean cut and cartoonishly handsome, but he also slides perfectly in to the cinematic worlds of David Lynch and John Waters. Join us as we explore the darker side of your mum's favourite crooner.By BetaPods

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Jacki Weaver, Australia's grand dame 5:19

6y ago5:19

5:19

She used to be Australia's best kept secret, starting out in Ozploitation flicks in the 1970s. Now Jacki Weaver is everyone's favourite (slightly terrifying) movie matriarchBy BetaPods

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James Spader in linen suits 5:53

6y ago5:53

5:53

Oh I'm sorry, do we need to say more? Feathered hair and a sneer never looked better.By BetaPods

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Elaine Stritch is the definition of Broadway legend w/ Rhys Nicholson 9:39

6y ago9:39

9:39

Elaine Stritch was a true dame, a Sondheim muse and Broadway legend. Guest babe comedian and dapper gentleman Rhys Nicholson tips his hat to her singular style.By BetaPods

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Christopher Plummer just keeps getting better - at 88! 6:13

6y ago6:13

6:13

He may have made news by replacing Kevin Spacey last minute, but Christopher Plummer is no stand-in in our heartsBy BetaPods

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Michelle Pfeiffer is totally back 5:49

6y ago5:49

5:49

Michelle Pfeiffer is making a glorious comeback, which does make us wonder if Vance Joy and Bruno Mars knew something we didn't back in 2013/14By BetaPods

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Sharon Jones makes us want to move 5:35

6y ago5:35

5:35

Sharon Jones' joyful soul anthems are impossible to resist. We're taking to the dancefloor to celebrate the life and talent of a late-blooming powerhouseBy BetaPods

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Burt Reynolds, Cosmo's first male centrefold 8:32

6y ago8:32

8:32

Burt Reynolds apparently regrets baring all for Cosmo back in 1972, but we're here to tell you that he has nothing to be ashamed of. Join us for an appreciation of chest hair, subversion of masculine tropes and the underrated classic Best Little Whorehouse In Texas.By BetaPods

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David Byrne is more than just a Talking Head w/ Rhys Nicholson 13:21

6y ago13:21

13:21

Comedian Rhys Nicholson tells us why David Byrne is so much more than just a musician- and why he's ashamed to have a Talking Heads tattoo.By BetaPods

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Harrison Ford, just another carpenter 7:20

6y ago7:20

7:20

Before he became everyone's first crush (hi Indiana Jones hi), Harrison Ford was just another aspiring actor hanging out in LA and building decks for Joan Didion.By BetaPods

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Pam Grier takes no prisoners 4:22

6y ago4:22

4:22

Talking knock-out '70s blaxploitation star and eternal fox Pam Grier, who's pretty much done it all - from OTT camp masterpiece Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls to her career revival courtesy of Tarantino's Jackie Brown.By BetaPods

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Dave Toschi, San Francisco's finest 6:37

6y ago6:37

6:37

Legendary San Francisco detective Dave Toschi was a lead investigator on the Zodiac case and knew his way around a bow tie. Not many men have the distinction of being channeled onscreen by the likes of Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood *and* Mark RuffaloBy BetaPods

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Peggy Guggenheim saved modern art 7:26

6y ago7:26

7:26

Heiress and expert accessoriser Peggy Guggenheim saved modern art, what did you ever do?By BetaPods

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Celine Dion is having a moment w/ Benjamin Law 6:43

6y ago6:43

6:43

Guest babe Benjamin Law is here for Celine Dion .By BetaPods

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Jack Parsons, rocket scientist and occultist 8:56

6y ago8:56

8:56

Jack Parson's short life had everything: barely-legal rocket science, sex magick cults, witchy artist Marjorie Cameron and a pre-Scientology L Ron HubbardBy BetaPods

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James Bond's BFF Felix Leiter 7:07

6y ago7:07

7:07

We examine the many faces of Felix Leiter, fictional CIA agent and apparently James Bond's only friend in the worldBy BetaPods

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Gypsy Rose Lee's pulp fiction 5:54

6y ago5:54

5:54

Burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee was the full deck, a business-savvy beauty and a smarty. She was also the author of a couple of really fun pulp crime novels set among the glitter and grease paint of the bump-and-grind circuitBy BetaPods

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Armie Hammer: tall or handsome? 8:21

6y ago8:21

8:21

Golden god Armie Hammer makes us long for an Italian summer romance, and revise the appeal of tall men in short shorts (we're in favour)By BetaPods

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Guy Montgomery only has eyes for Pharrell's video girl 10:37

6y ago10:37

10:37

Guest babe comedian Guy Montgomery still holds a torch for the mysterious girl in orange from Pharrell's Frontin' music video. We're talking enduring crushes, early '00s fashion, Pharrell's beauty routine and the particular pleasure of choosing not to know in the internet age. Don't miss your chance to see Guy at the Melbourne Comedy Festival! http…

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Salvador Dalí - more than a moustache (and some melted clocks) 8:38

6y ago8:38

8:38

Salvador Dalí was definitely the most famous surrealist to be kicked out of the movement. He also consistently successfully blurred the boundaries between commerce and art, collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock and may have been his own greatest creation - and we didn't even get into the tarot cards he designed for 007.…

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Eartha Kitt, the most exciting woman in the world 7:38

6y ago7:38

7:38

Sassy chanteuse, outspoken activist and the best Catwoman to grace the small screen, Eartha Kitt was a true triple-threat. If we had any say in it, Santa (baby) would be bringing her every last thing on that list.By BetaPods

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Dwayne Johnson cannot be denied 8:30

6y ago8:30

8:30

Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson the most charismatic man alive? From his wrestling past to his Fast future, we're pretty sure he could save the world with that raised eyebrow alone.By BetaPods

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Carol Burnett's infinite variety w/ Claire Hooper 11:07

6y ago11:07

11:07

Carol Burnett is a true legend of television, using her smarts and considerable talents to negotiate an award-winning self-titled variety hour in the late 1960s (and appearing on the very first episode of Sesame Street!) Guest babe comedian Claire Hooper takes us through her enduring appeal, from the Carol Burnett Show to Annie's Miss Hannigan. Cat…

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Jenny Lawson makes Cal Wilson furiously happy 11:34

6y ago11:34

11:34

Guest babe comedian Cal Wilson adds to our reading list by recommending the very funny Jenny Lawson, who writes about dealing with mental illness in a way that is guaranteed to make you snort-laugh in public. Join us for tales of anxiety, online communities and badly stuffed animals. Cal Wilson Melbourne Comedy Festival 2018: https://www.comedyfest…

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Channing Tatum, loveable beefcake 7:03

6y ago7:03

7:03

In which Johanna proposes that the wildly charming Channing Tatum may actually be secretly underratedBy BetaPods

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Joni Mitchell is queen of the Canyon w/ DeAnne Smith 10:37

6y ago10:37

10:37

We're talking folk royalty with special guest babe comedian DeAnne Smith, and why everyone needs Joni Mitchell's Blue in their life. Check out De's shows at whichever of these comedy festivals you're closest to. Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/deanne-smith-worth-it Sydney: http://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/single-event?show…

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Lena Waithe makes trailblazing look effortless 7:44

6y ago7:44

7:44

Kyran Wheatley & Johanna Roberts agree Lena Waithe makes being a trailblazer seem normal and natural and just like everything that we all do all the time, not to mention fine AF.By BetaPods

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Frank O'Hara's lust for life 9:03

6y ago9:03

9:03

Frank O'Hara's poems are joyous, bitchy, romantic, funny, sexy chronicles of city days and nights. And he had such a lovely broken nose.By BetaPods

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Tori Amos basically introduced Ben Law to his boyfriend 7:56

6y ago7:56

7:56

Another choice selection from guest babe Benjamin Law - we're giving thanks for the raw power and vulnerability of Tori AmosBy BetaPods

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Dennis Wilson was friends with Charles Manson 8:59

6y ago8:59

8:59

Singing the Pacific Ocean blues for underrated Beach Boy Dennis Wilson. Join us for tales of a short life shadowed by fame and an ill-starred brush with Charles Manson (is there any other kind?)By BetaPods

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Laura Dern has a glorious cryface 7:27

6y ago7:27

7:27

Laura Dern possesses a commanding, kinetic energy - and the best cryface in the businessBy BetaPods

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Lana Del Rey is a vision of Hollywood 8:33

6y ago8:33

8:33

Talking about the unapologetic Hollywood heart of Lana Del Rey: queen of defiant, quaalude-laced longing and twilight torch songs instagram.com/babeofthedaypodcast instagram.com/kyranwheatley instagram.com/visionsofjohannaBy BetaPods

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