The Long Seventies Podcast

Jan 12 2025 153 ep. 101 mins 514

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A biweekly history podcast focusing on America between 1968 and 1984.

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Interview: Gabriel Kennedy author of "Chapel Perilous: The Life & Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson"

Jan 12 2025 149 mins

We interview Gabriel Kennedy, author of the deeply researched and definitive #RAW biography "Chapel Perilous: The Life & Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson." Gabriel Kennedy's Website Buy the book on Lulu Buy the book on Amazon Gabriel Kennedy AKA Prop Anon's Substack

Fear City: The Tom Berenger Movie not the War on the Mafia

Dec 14 2024 38 mins

We discuss (in a short episode) the 1984 movie Fear City, starring Tom Berenger at his scowling best.

Andrew Nette Interview: Revolution in 35mm

Nov 15 2024 122 mins

We interview editor and author Andrew Nette about his new book, co-edited with Samm Deighan, “Revolution in 35mm: Political Violence and Resistance in Cinema from the Arthouse to the Grindhouse, 1960–1990” You can buy the book at PM Press: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1656 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-35mm-Political-Resistance-Grindhouse-ebook

Psychotronic Films

Nov 03 2024 98 mins

We discuss Psychotronic Films, a wild genre blend of low-budget exploitation films almost universally panned by critics but loved by fans.

The Phoenix Program: Stage Two

Oct 15 2024 101 mins

We talk about the phoenix program some more.

Dolemite (1975): Movie Magic and Mayhem

Sep 14 2024 75 mins

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.

The Phoenix Program: Stage One

Sep 01 2024 125 mins

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.

Zardoz (1974): The Saga of the Red Diaper

Aug 15 2024 103 mins

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.

Colin Babb Interview: Author of 1973 and Me

Aug 01 2024 115 mins

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.

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

Jul 15 2024 122 mins

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.