Podcasts by 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s
From Witch Mountain to the Planet of the Apes; from the Bad News Bears to Billy Jack; from Roller Boogie to Rock-n-Roll High School… 70 MOVIES WE SAW IN THE 70S is “Teen Movie Hell” author Mike McPadden and University of Wisconsin film guru Ben Reiser revisiting the 1970s cinema they experienced as kids in the New York City of Sidney Lumet, Uncle Floyd, the Forty-Deuce, and “Fright Night” on channel 9. Now featuring new co-host, Scott Lucas and a rotating gallery of guests!
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Ep. 51 - Three Days Of The Condor (1975) from 2023-12-09T18:00:27
On a special Christmas-themed episode, Scott and Ben dive down the 70s conspiracy thriller rabbit hole with Sidney Pollack's THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR. See if you can follow the breadcrumbs as we: ...
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Ep. 50 - Zardoz (1974) from 2023-06-26T22:00:11
On an all-star episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Jim Healy and Scooter McCrae join Scott and Ben for an apocalyptic assault on John Boorman's one-of-a-kind dystopian sex/death romp, Zardoz! L...
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Ep. 49 - Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) from 2023-02-06T18:51:10
On an all-new episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Ben and Scott cover Martin Scorsese's left-turn follow up to Mean Streets. Topics include: *Burstyn as auteur*Voices sell visuals *Keitel's acc...
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Ep. 48 - Magic (1978) from 2022-10-15T20:44:55
On a spirited, contentious new episode, Scott and Ben discuss Richard Attenborough's 1978 spook show, MAGIC. Listen and weigh in with your opinions about: - Fats: sentient or wood- Corky: psychic o...
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Ep. 47 - Little Murders (1971)&Carnal Knowledge (1971) from 2022-09-27T19:37:21
On a special double feature/dual podcast episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s/Cinematalk commemorating the screenings of both films at UW Cinematheque, Ben Reiser and Jim Healy take a deep dive i...
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Ep. 46 - The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) from 2022-07-31T22:32:03
All aboard as Scott Lucas and Ben Reiser dissect one of the all-time great thrillers, Joseph Sargent's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Hang on to your straps as we: - Wrap our heads around th...
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Ep. 45 - The Omega Man + Soylent Green from 2022-05-24T06:00:29
On the long-awaited return of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Scott and Ben indulge their 70s Heston-Dystopia fixation with a double bill of The Omega Man and Soylent Green. Soak in the radiation vi...
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Ep.44 - Westworld (1973) from 2022-01-16T21:47:36
Boy have we got a podcast for YOU! Scott and Ben tackle Michael Crichton's 1973 masterpiece, WESTWORLD. Highlights include:Richard Benjamin, movie star Yul Brynner, movie starJames Brolin, movie s...
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Ep. 43 - Earthquake from 2021-12-22T14:19:04
On a brand new episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Ben is joined by Jim and Pat Healy for an earth-shattering discussion of the 1974 disaster movie, EARTHQUAKE. Aftershocks include: McPadden t...
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Ep. 42 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 2021-10-23T17:39:17
Just in time for Halloween, a brand new episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s takes a fully committed swing at the Citizen Kane of horror movies: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Join Scott and Ben a...
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Ep. 41 - Night Slaves from 2021-10-09T17:51:41
Ben Reiser and Jim Healy are joined by Dino Proserpio and Mike Kenny of the I Eat Movies podcast for a freewheeling trip through the 1970 made for tv movie, NIGHT SLAVES. Unearthly highlights inclu...
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Ep. 40 - Alien from 2021-09-07T15:49:18
On an all-new, epic 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Ben and interim co-host Jim Healy take a deep dive into deep space to dissect an all-time sci-fi/body horror classic, Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiec...
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Ep. 39 - From Noon Till Three with Dan Gilroy from 2021-08-12T14:00:16
On this special episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Ben and interim co-host Jim Healy take a deep dive into the one-of-a-kind Charles Bronson/Jill Ireland two-hander, FROM NOON TILL THREE (1976...
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Ep. 38 - The Fury with Adam Carston and Mike Vanderbilt from 2021-08-01T18:44:46
For Scott’s last episode before he goes on tour, we take a deep dish dive into DePalma’s Chicago movie, THE FURY. As would only be appropriate for a foray such as this, we bring along film historia...
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Ep. 37 - The Way We Were w/Ben's Mom from 2021-07-06T22:39:21
On a very special episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Scott and Ben are joined by Ben's mom, Diane, for a nostalgic discussion of the Barbra Streisand/Robert Redford romance for the ages, The W...
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Ep. 36 - Smokey and the Bandit w/Marc Edward Heuck from 2021-06-27T16:06:08
On a contentious episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Scott and Ben are joined by special guest, film historian Marc Edward Heuck for a no holds barred discussion of the 1977 car chase classic, ...
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Ep. 35 - Deliverance from 2021-06-09T19:56:06
Ben and Scott are joined by bass player and club owner extraordinaire, Herb Rosen, for a wild ride down the frothing-white-water-torrent of toxic masculinity known as John Boorman’s DELIVERANCE. Gr...
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Ep. 34 - Black Sunday from 2021-05-10T04:42:19
It's been a crazy busy month for Scott and Ben. Ben's been putting the finishing touches on the 2021 Wisconsin Film Festival and Scott's been prepping for the first Local H live shows in a bit. Sti...
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Ep. 33 - Smile w/Jim and Pat Healy from 2021-04-15T19:51:14
For the first time in the Scott Lucas era of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s we've got guests!! Ben and Scott welcome Jim and Pat Healy to celebrate and dive deep into Michael Ritchie's 1975 masterpiec...
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Ep. 32 - Play Misty For Me from 2021-04-05T23:57:19
Scott and Ben celebrate the career of Jessica Walter with this look back at the 1971 directorial debut of Clint Eastwood. Join us for a look at the incredibly influential, Play Misty For Me. Highli...
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Ep 31 - The Crazies from 2021-03-25T03:04:02
Scott and Ben wax poetic about one of their favorite filmmakers, George A. Romero, as they celebrate and defend his prescient early masterpiece, THE CRAZIES (1973). List of people, places and thin...
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Ep 30 - Cooley High from 2021-03-10T22:47:49
On our 30th(!) episode, Ben and Scott go in depth on 1975's insanely influential nostalgic slice-of-life comedy-drama-romance-tragedy: COOLEY HIGH. That's right, Chi-town is in the house, to say no...
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Ep 29 - Lifeguard from 2021-02-27T16:22:19
On a special LIFERS-centric crossover episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s, Ben and Scott sing the praises of the 1976 Sam Elliott classic, LIFEGUARD. Slap on some speedos and play along as we:•...
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Ep 28 - Oh, God! from 2021-02-08T14:03:26
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep. 28 — OH, GOD! (1977) On a very pious episode of 70 Movies, Scott Lucas and Ben Reiser examine Carl Reiner’s take on everyone’s favorite old testament deity, Georg...
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Ep 27 - Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) from 2021-01-22T20:33:33
70 MOVIES WE SAW IN THE 70s: Ep 27 - INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978) Scott and Ben talk Philip Kaufman’s brilliant San Francisco-set remake of Don Siegel’s sci-fi classic and in the process...
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Ep 26 - Race With The Devil with Scott Lucas from 2021-01-09T01:03:18
70 MOVIES WE SAW IN THE 70s: Ep 26 RACE WITH THE DEVIL (1975) The show must go on! Join Ben with special guest co-host Scott Lucas of Local H (!!) as they take on the legacy of 70 Movies We Saw in ...
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Ep 25 -"Swishblade Sisters"on Ice Castles from 2020-12-20T16:39:25
70 MOVIES WE SAW IN THE 70s: Ep 25 “Swishblade Sisters” on ICE CASTLES (1978)Come listen through the ears of love! It’s an actual Family Show this week as Mike and Ben are joined by their actual si...
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Ep. 24 - Jeremy from 2020-11-27T16:48:11
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep #24 — JEREMY (1973)Fun City Editions kingpin Jonathan Hertzberg joins Mike and Ben to celebrate Vinegar Syndrome’s surprise Black Friday release of the Robby Benson-...
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Ep 23. Woodstock (part two) from 2020-11-22T00:39:32
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: WOODSTOCK (1970) (part two) Mike Lustig, guitar shaman of legendary rock ensemble Ruth Ruth, joins Mike and Ben for one more hour of Discourse and Digressions in regar...
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Ep. 22 - Woodstock part 1 from 2020-11-14T20:34:49
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: WOODSTOCK (1970)Mike Lustig, guitar shaman of legendary rock ensemble Ruth Ruth, joins Mike and Ben for 3 Hours of Discourse and Digressions in regard to the 3 Days of ...
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Ep 21. Audrey Rose with Samm Deighan from 2020-10-30T19:47:50
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: AUDREY ROSE with Samm DeighanAuthor, podcaster, and super-cool film historian supreme Samm Deighan joins Mike and Ben for a Halloween-scented spelunk into the reincarna...
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Ep 20 - It's Alive from 2020-10-24T18:16:46
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep 20 — “It’s Alive!” (1974)There’s only one thing wrong with this episode of 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s… IT’S ALIVE!!! Hollywood sound wiz Jeff Kushner joins Mike and...
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Ep 19 - Silent Running from 2020-10-14T14:44
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep #19 — SILENT RUNNING (1972) Take a deep dive into deep space with Mike, Ben and special guest Scooter McCrae as they explore every nook and cranny of the interstell...
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Ep 18 - Rollercoaster from 2020-10-03T19:51:37
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep #18 — ROLLERCOASTER (1977)It’s a screaming Cyclone of a loop-de-loop episode upside-down and backward as Mike and Ben strap in and plunge howling into the mad-bomber...
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Ep 17 - The Kentucky Fried Movie from 2020-09-15T17:35:55
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Episode 17—“Kentucky Fried Movie”The ’70s sketch comedy juggernaut continues as ace of bassists Chad Pilieri joins Mike and Ben to discuss the form’s pants-wettingly hi...
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Ep 16 - What Was Playing the Same Day as Groove Tube? (mini ep) from 2020-09-12T02:20:31
Chad, Ben and Mike conclude their conversation with a run-through of what else was playing around NYC the week Groove Tube opened in theaters. Highlights include a Brando double-bill, Don Imus, Sam...
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Ep 15 - The Groove Tube from 2020-09-03T21:07:36
70 Movies We Saw in the 70: Ep #15—“The Groove Tube” (1974)For a yuk-by-yuk (and yuck-by-yuck) breakdown of Ken Shapiro’s pioneering, pants-dampeningly hilarious sketch-comedy classic THE GROOVE TU...
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Ep 14 - 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s Presents: Maxi-Ep—“Om That Bud, Man” with Jim Healy from 2020-08-28T20:11:27
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Maxi-Ep—“Om That Bud, Man” with Jim Healy UW Madison film scholar and 70 Movies ombudsman Jim Healy returns to right some straight regarding prior episode gaffes and d...
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Ep 14 - 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s Presents: Maxi-Ep—“Om That Bud, Man” with Jim Healy from 2020-08-28T20:11:27
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Maxi-Ep—“Om That Bud, Man” with Jim Healy
UW Madison film scholar and 70 Movies ombudsman Jim Healy returns to right some straight regarding prior episode gaff...
Ep 13 - Two - Minute Warning from 2020-08-20T19:16
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep 13—TWO MINUTE WARNING (1976)Allen Broadman—aka Fischel Bocephus of HAPPYLAND and Monster Guitarist of Traci Lords’ Ex-Lovers—joins Mike and Ben to blast ecstatic rou...
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Ep 12 - Pretty Maids All in a Row with Special Guest Aaron Lee from 2020-08-08T01:01:21
70 Movies We Saw in the ’70s: Ep 12—“Pretty Maids All in a Row” (1971)It’s a 70 Movies/Crackpot Cinema crossover as Aaron Lee joins Mike and Ben for a sanguine good time with Roger Vadim’s sin-sopp...
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Ep 11 - 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s Presents: Douches Ex-Machina #2 from 2020-08-02T15:37:26
Mike and Ben are back with another"mini"episode to tide you over. Topics include - A day at the Kingsway, Michael Pare vs Joe Dallesandro, Charlize Theron: dullard or dreamy, Anime: yay or nay, St...
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Ep 10 - Capricorn One from 2020-07-24T19:09:38
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep 10—CAPRICORN ONE (1978) Actor, writer, director, (and sibling of a previous guest) PAT HEALY joins us to discuss Peter Hyams’ magnificent space-faking/snake-snarfin...
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Ep 9 - The Jerk from 2020-07-18T16:07:19
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep 9—THE JERK Pick out a thermos, don’t trust whitey, and come join us for Part 2 of our tribute to the late, great Carl Reiner with our salute to THE JERK. Mike, Ben, ...
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Ep 8 - Where's Poppa? from 2020-07-10T23:56:32
In the first installment of our two-episode tribute to the late, great Carl Reiner, the mighty Kat Ellinger joins Mike and Ben to keel over laughing in tribute to his shock comedy masterwork, WHERE...
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Ep 7 - 70 Movies We Saw in the 70s Presents: Douches Ex Machina #1 from 2020-07-02T16:10:01
On this special"mini"episode, Ben pitches dopey podcast ideas to Mike. We talk Seagal, Bronson, Van Damme, Phantasm, Ernest, Madea, ELO, Fury Road and much more. Plus, listener feedback and just g...
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Ep 6 - Hot Stuff from 2020-06-25T11:00:12
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep 6—HOT STUFF (1979)Robust funnyman Dom DeLuise mounts the director’s chair for the first—and last—time with HOT STUFF, a Miami-set crime farce wherein he co-stars wit...
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Ep 5 - What's Up Doc? from 2020-06-18T23:59:57
70 Movies We Saw in the ’70s: WHAT’S UP DOC (1972)Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal run brilliantly, hilariously berserk through San Francisco’s built-for-slapstick landscape, propelled forth by scr...
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Ep 4 - Convoy from 2020-06-10T18:40:55
Episode 4: CONVOY (1978)“Breaker! Breaker! Good buddy! Smokey! Bear in the air! Um… Is this facacta thing on?” This week, we roll out madman auteur Sam Peckinpah’s novelty song muscularization CONV...
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Ep 3 - Benji from 2020-06-03T15:00:22
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s Ep#3: BENJI (1974)Fluff your fur and throw your paws in the air as we revisit the beloved canine classic, BENJI. Writer-director Joe Camp’s triumphant underdog story (pu...
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Ep 2 - Beware! The Blob from 2020-05-27T14:21:03
70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep2—“Beware! The Blob!” (1972)“It’s the movie that J.R. shot!” Ooze back to acid-blasted SoCal ’72 for Larry Hagman’s BEWARE! THE BLOB! A psychonaut revamp the 1958 ori...
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Ep 1—Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes from 2020-05-17T19:02:07
Episode 1 covers CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (1972), inspired by a beautiful, moving, and mind-bendingly awesome “You-Are-There!” photograph of five-year-old Ben and his grandmother across t...
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