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The Long Seventies Podcast

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A biweekly history podcast focusing on America between 1968 and 1984.
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Andrew Nette Interview: Revolution in 35mm

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/dp/B0CRNHVK68 Andrew's Substack newsletter: https://andrewnette.substack.com/ X: @Pulpcurry Bluesky: @pulpcurry.bsky....

Nov 15, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 150

Psychotronic Films

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

Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 149

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.

Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 147

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.

Sep 01, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 146

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.

Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 145

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.

Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 144

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.

Jun 15, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 141

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.

Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 140

Me and the Orgone by Orson Bean

We discuss the 1971 autobiography "Me and the Orgone: The True Story of One Man's Sexual Awakening" by actor Orson Bean. It's a fun journey through the therapeutic methods of Wilhelm Reich and its associated offshoots in the Wellness Movement.

May 06, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 138

The Gauntlet with Toby Roan

We're joined by author and film connoisseur Toby Roan to talk about his book "Another Run Through The Gauntlet" and the Clint Eastwood film The Gauntlet. It's one of Eastwood's most underappreciated (yet over the top) films and Toby knows it inside and out. Another Run Through The Gauntlet by Toby Roan on Amazon Toby's Blog 50 Westerns From The 50s Toby's Blog The Hannibal 8 Toby's The Sorcerer Blog...

Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 137

Altered States by Paddy Chayefsky

We discuss Paddy Chayefsky's 1978 novel Altered States and the 1980 film adaptation. It's an epic story of scientific zealotry, psychedelic adventure, the power of love and 4 foot protohumans.

Mar 15, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 135

Long Seventies Awards II

Round two of of Long Seventies Award Show. We're joined again by Sean from Fringe Biology Records.

Jan 03, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 131

Cowboys to Cops

We discuss the transition from Westerns to Cop movies during the Long Seventies, focusing primarily on actors that started their career as Cowboys and ended the LS as Cops.

Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 130

Soul City, NC

We discuss Floyd McKissick's intentional community Soul City, North Carolina, its context, goals and why the project ultimately failed.

Nov 15, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 129

The Amityville Horror & Alien: Outsideness Inside

We discuss the theory that The Amityville Horror and Alien are conceptually the same movie and why these movies terrified audiences in the Long Seventies and beyond.

Nov 01, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 128
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