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Fifty Years of Shit Robots

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. FIFTY YEARS OF S**T ROBOTS is a podcast that celebrates them all. Hosted by writer and broadcaster, Matt Brown and Stephen Murray, senior lecturer in TV, Film & Journalism at Teesside University. WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:58

160. RETURN TO RETURN TO OZ

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/07/10

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today we want to say a robotic HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Tiktok and all the Return to Oz gang.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESSALMAN RUSHDIE – OUT OF KANSAS (NEW YORKER)https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1992/05/11/out-of-kansasNOSYBONK: PUMPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOkuiHZH4zIBLUE PETER TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL SINDUNhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=759FmOc68m4 Hosted

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29:30

159. A FOR ANDROMEDA

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/06/30

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today we want to say a robotic HAPPY BIRTHDAY to FRED HOYLE. He was an astronomer, a writer, and the creator of a lovely robot in A FOR ANDROMEDA.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESA FOR ANDROMEDA – FACE OF THE TIGERhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FEP-oJ0plI&list=PLzQivjcgT2J0cTMYLp1XCCppLgeDgXf1kTHE GREAT WIPEOUT OF TELEVISION

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42:57

158. JAWS: HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/06/20

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today we want to say a robotic HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jaws, which is 50 years old. And yes, it does have a robot in, thanks very much for asking.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESWHY THE SHARK IN JAWS IS THE GREATEST PRACTICAL EFFECT OF ALL TIMEhttps://thedailyjaws.com/blog/why-bruce-the-shark-from-jaws-is-the-greatest-practical-effect-ever-madeHIGHEST GROSSING

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4:41:57

157. STAR WARS SUPERCUT

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/06/02

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. But we're not worried about that today because we want to shove Star Wars right in your face. It's the 50th birthday of ILM so you get this treat.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESTHE ORIGINAL 1977 CRAWLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXDnFYu91vYBUCK ROGERS SERIAL 1936 (THE CRAWL)https://youtu.be/VaA9eJb9FN8?si=YzwCzuaGmXNyMXDR&t=49STAR WARS

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18:15

156. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/05/19

Fifty Years of Shit Robot is the podcast that LOVES robots in movies. Today, after 155 episodes looking at shit robots, we have some news. WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSR Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:35

155. RETURN TO OZ

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/05/12

Fifty Years of Shit Robot is the podcast that LOVES robots in movies. Today, we are joined by author and academic Darren Chetty to chat about both his new book I'M GOING TO MAKE A FRIEND, and the disturbing treasure trove of robotery, RETURN TO OZ.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESSALMAN RUSHDIE – OUT OF KANSAS (NEW YORKER)https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1992/05/11/out-of-kansasNOSYBONK: PUMPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOkuiHZH4zIBLUE PETER

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32:48

154. STAR WARS 13: MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/04/21

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we are joined by the man, the myth, the legend, Mark Stay.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used and there are some references to sexTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESDECLAN MULHOLLANDhttps://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Declan_MulhollandPETER ELENSHAWhttps://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Peter_EllenshawPABLO HIDALGO – THE KEEPER OF STAR WARS LOREhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQEi3sEb3dEVALARIAN

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44:02

153. STAR WARS 12: THE LEGACY PART 2 (HOLIDAY SPECIAL)

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/04/14

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we look at the naughty legacy of Star Wars as we examine the Donny and Marie Star Wars Special and the Star Wars Holiday Special.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used and there are some references to sexTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESTHE DONNY AND MARIE STAR WARS SPECIAL (POOR QUALITY – IN ALL SENSES OF THE PHRASE)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EhHqwPFT18THE OSMONDS OR THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL, WHICH WAS

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40:12

152. STAR WARS 11: THE LEGACY PART ONE (AN EPIC...

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/04/07

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our ninth episode in our Star Wars season we look at the rescue of Leia and the fight between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTES1977 STAR WARS REVIEWShttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/545680/original-reviews-star-wars-1977HOW MUCH DID THE STAR WARS ACTORS GET

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44:15

151. STAR WARS 10: THE BATTLE OF YAVIN

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/03/31

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our ninth episode in our Star Wars season we look at the rescue of Leia and the fight between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESCHINESE KILLER ROBOTShttps://www.newsweek.com/china-killer-robots-unitree-robotics-1917569AMAZON ROBOTIC FULLFILLMENT CENTREhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBsir9mqGegROBOT COLLAPSES FROM

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48:51

150. STAR WARS 9: MAN-ON-CYBORG ACTION

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/03/24

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our ninth episode in our Star Wars season we look at the rescue of Leia and the fight between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESOMI’S BACKSTORYhttps://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/OmiCARRIE FISHER ROASTS GEORGE LUCAShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ97s396kb0VADAR OBI WAN FIGHT REIMAGINEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2SMng4u1kTHE BIRTH OF

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40:07

149. STAR WARS 8: THE ELASTIC FORCE

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/03/17

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our eighth episode in our Star Wars season we look at the Millennium Falcon's journey to Alderon and muse on the contradictions of "the force".WARNING 2! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESKUNG FU BOThttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XczWkiAR3JAI HAVE A BAD FEELING ABOUT THIShttps://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/I_have_a_bad_feeling_about_this#Non-Star_Wars_appearancesMILLENNIUM

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49:35

148. STAR WARS 7: SCUM AND VILLAINY

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/03/10

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our seventh episode in our Star Wars season we look at how Obi Wan, Luke and the Droids enlist the help of a rakish cad who goes by the name of Han Solo.WARNING 2! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESSTAR WARS LOCATIONS: MOS EISLEYhttps://www.starwarslocations.com/swarchive/GeographicStarWars2/matmata.htmBAD LIP READING: BUSHES OF

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39:44

147. STAR WARS 6: OBI WHO KENOBI?

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/03/03

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our sixth episode in our Star Wars season we look at the introduction of an old friend, Obi One Kenobi. Could it be the same person as Old Ben Kenobi?WARNING 2! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESSEAN CONNERY WROTE A BOND SCRIPThttps://www.slashfilm.com/1561363/sean-connery-wrote-unmade-james-bond-movie-with-robot-sharks/DID GEORGE LUCAS ALWAYS KNOW THAT DARTH VADAR AND

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38:36

146. STAR WARS 5: A CALL TO ADVENTURE

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/02/24

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our fourth episode in our Star Wars season we meet a young farm boy with a thirst for adventure.WARNING 2! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESDYNASTY OPENING TITLEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCxqrbxttpMSTAR WARS TIMELINEhttps://www.space.com/star-wars-timeline#:~:text=Dawn%20of%20the%20Jedi%20(roughly,(100%20BBY%20%E2%80%93%2019%20BBY)JABBA THE HUT 1997 SPECIAL

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40:38

145. STAR WARS 4: EPISODE 4

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/02/17

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our fourth episode in our Star Wars season we look at the first ten minutes of the film, which is set onboard the rebel Blockade Runner.WARNING 2! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESTHE HISTORY OF HARMY’S DESPECIALIZED VERSIONhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGrXO2RDzLg“MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS” IS AVAILABLE ON DISNEY + IN THE UKTHE HISTORY OF THE STAR WARS

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53:09

144. STAR WARS 3: A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/02/10

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. In our third episode in our Star Wars season we look at George Lucas and the people that George needed to help get the movie across the lineWARNING 2! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESGEORGE LUCAS: MORE THAN A GENIUShttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20151214-hes-more-than-just-aTRIBUTE TO ALAN LADD JNRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWpa3VolVPQRALPH MCQUARRIE CONCEPT

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27:48

143. STAR WARS 2: THE 1970S FUN FACTORY

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/02/03

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Exorcist director William Friedkin said that "Star Wars came out of nowhere like a juggernaut". But is this true? Today we meander through the 60s and 70s looking at what inspired the biggest movie of all time.WARNING 2! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESWHAT IS THE HAYS CODE?https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-the-hays-code-1934/WHAT IS FRENCH NEW

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42:06

142. STAR WARS 1: THE DEATH OF THE OLD

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/01/27

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Every week we rate the robot from a movie, if it gets a score of 7 out of 10 then we say that it is not a shit robot. Today, we begin our Star Wars season by not looking at Star Wars. We are joined by author and animator Niel Bushnell to discuss Space 1999 and the old sci-fi of the mid-70s whose time was running out.WARNING 2! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESTHE INFLUENCE

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38:52

141. TOP OF THE BOTS PART 3

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/01/20

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Every week we rate the robot from a movie, if it gets a score of 7 out of 10 then we say that it is not a shit robot. Today, we take a look back at the last five of the robots between 1927 and 1977 that we deemed "not shit". Let's try and do some proper ranking and come up our Top of the Bots.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESHUEY, LOUIE AND

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