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Wild, Wild Podcast

Join Adrian Smith and Rod Barnett as they explore a wide range of Italian genres, one filone at a time. Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/wild_wild_podcast A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

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1:14:29

Gungala la pantera nuda (Ruggero Deodato, 1968)

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2023/09/28

Grab your pith helmet, machete and mosquito net and come with us into the deepest, darkest, fakest-looking jungle in search of the lost heiress Gungala. Yes, we're back with a brand new mini-season, taking a look at the brief burst of Jungle Films to come out of Italy in 1968-1969. Gungala la pantera nuda is significant for a number of reasons; the first is of course the presence of Kitty Swan in the lead role, and the second is that it was Ruggero Deodato's first jungle movie. Give him another few

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31:25

Ranking the Pastapocalypse!

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2023/09/13

We've reached the end of the road, so join us one last time in the apocalypse, as we rank the ten films viewed in this season. Also, as a bonus, we discuss the Italian-adjacent post-apocalypse masterpiece that is Warrior of the Lost World (David Worth, 1983).We would love to hear from you if you have any favourite post-apocalypse films, or if you want to rank these film too. You can contact us onTwitterandInstagramor by email atwildwildpodcast@gmail.com. Please also remember to rate and review us on

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1:06:42

The Final Executioner (L'ultimo guerriero, Romolo...

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2023/08/30

It's time for our epic journey across the irradiated wastelands to come to an end, so what better film to bring things to a satisfying conclusion than The Final Executioner? Join Rod and Adrian as they struggle to find anything positive to say about this late entry in the pastapocalypse cycle whilst still remaining upbeat. This is a film that even it's mother would have left out there in the desert to fend for itself, but there is action and the occasional bit of funky synth, so it's not all bad.You

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1:17:23

A Man Called Rage (Fuoco incrociato, Tonino Ricci,...

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2023/08/16

This film is about a man called Rage. His name is on the poster and everything. But is he actually full of rage? Or is he just a bit annoyed at being mildly inconvenienced by the post-apocalypse? There may have been nuclear war, but it hasn't stopped him being able to get a really good haircut or from going to the gym. It's hard to see what's got him so cross. Let's see if we can find out. Join us for this latest episode as we get ripped with Rage and slashed with Slash, and head out once more into

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1:06:40

Warriors of the Year 2072 (I guerrieri dell'anno...

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2023/07/25

Strap your motorcycle helmet on, rev your engines, grab your weapons and head into Rome's New Colosseum where violent death is just seconds away! Yes, Rod and Adrian are once again dressing up in leather to face the nightmarish futures of Italian cinema, and in this episode it's a future brought to you by none other than the Godfather of Gore himself, Lucio Fulci. Many aspects of the film are discussed, including when is a post-apocalypse not a post-apocalypse, and Adrian gets sidetracked by the

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1:01:08

The Exterminators of the Year 3000 (Il giustiziere...

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2023/07/03

Feeling thirsty? Alien, Trash and Tommy are. Join us as together we all head out once again across the desert, this time in search of precious, valuable water. Watch out for corrupt cops, car thieves and Crazy Bull!We would love to hear from you if you have any favourite post-apocalypse films. You can contact us onTwitterandInstagramor by email atwildwildpodcast@gmail.com. Please also remember to rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice!If you enjoy the podcast, why not buy us a coffee

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1:01:08

Raiders of Atlantis (I predatori di Atlantide,...

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2023/05/30

In this episode we leap from helicopter to nuclear sub to mysterious island in our pursuit of the Atlantis Interceptors and their quest for, well, who knows. It may not make any sense, or even really be post-apocalypse, but fun will be had along the way - and after all, perhaps the true meaning of Atlantis was inside us all along.Yes, it's the late Ruggero Deodato's bonkers Filipino action film Raiders of Atlantis, an odd entry in the Pastapocalypse sub-genre, but one that belongs there nonetheless

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43:03

The Last Hunter & Treasured Films (Bonus Episode)

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2023/05/11

It's time for another special bonus episode, and this time Adrian chats with Graeme Lloyd and Tom Lee Rutter at Treasured Films, the new UK blu ray label responsible for releasing a fantastic uncut restored edition of the spaghetti combat classic The Last Hunter (1980, Antonio Margheriti). We also cover their distribution site Film Treasures, some upcoming releases, the trials of establishing a new label in a crowded field, and why the BBFC seem to be going out of their way to make life

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1:03:29

Endgame (Endgame - Bronx lotta finale, Joe D'Amato,...

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2023/04/25

It's time to pull your leather trousers on, apply some Ziggy Stardust-style make-up and grab a shotgun as we bravely head into the Endgame arena for the reality show battle of our lives! Along the way we'll have some psychic alone time with Laura Gemser and go toe-to-toe once again with Joe's lucky mascot George Eastman.We also find time to discuss the fact that we are living in a golden age if you are a fan of cult Italian cinema, which of course you are, and Rod makes a surprising revelation!We

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32:30

Special episode on the restoration of Castle of Blood...

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2023/04/20

Welcome to this special bonus episode where Adrian speaks to Patricia Barsanti down the line from Paris to discuss the fantastic restoration work being done on Castle of Blood (Danza Macabra, Antonio Margheriti, 1964). This Italian gothic horror is one of Adrian's all-time favourite films and is long overdue a restoration and reappraisal, so this is exciting news indeed. If you're lucky, you might be able to hear it in his voice. We had a couple of sound problems in the first few minutes of the

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1:04:01

2019: After the Fall of New York (2019 - Dopo la...

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2023/03/31

Join us and Michael Sopkiw as we hit the road in our not-ripping-off-Mad-Max hotrod for some not-ripping-off-Death-Race car-smashing action in deserts of Utah/ a quarry just outside Rome. And that's just the prologue to the real story, which is not-ripping-off-Escape-From-New-York at all. Yes, 2019: After the Fall of New York is the fruit salad of Italian post-apocalypse films, throwing in a bit of everything and then pouring the synth stylings of the De Angelis brothers over the top in the hope

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1:17:32

2020 Texas Gladiators (Anno 2020 - I gladiatori del...

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2023/03/17

In this episode Adrian somehow had the wrong mic recording so everything on his end sounds like he's down a well. Perhaps a good place to survive the apocalypse?Yes, we're still in a dystopian future world, and this time we're in the safe hands of uncle Joe D'Amato. 2020 Texas Gladiators can be found on YouTube if you want to play along at home, and this is one film you won't want to miss!We would love to hear from you if you have any favourite post-apocalypse films. You can contact us

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1:13:27

1990: The Bronx Warriors (1990: I guerrieri del...

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2023/03/02

Join us as we get our skates on and head into the Bronx for one of Italy's most enjoyable New York-set dystopian future movies,The Bronx Warriors! In this episode we ponder why no one seems to have a gun, why there were so few light-up skulls for the bikers, and why we can't all have drummers playing in the background during difficult moments.For more information on Mark Gregory, aka Marco De Gregorio, see the excellent Cinema Italiano Database.We would love to hear from you if you have any

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39:33

Interview with Luigi Cozzi!

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2023/02/16

To bring our Luigi Cozzi season to a close we talk to the man himself, down the line from Profundo Rosso in Rome. The zoom quality isn't great, but hopefully you can still enjoy this free-wheeling chat with the great man. Amongst other things we talk about The Killer Must Kill Again, Starcrash & Starcrash II, Hercules, Blood on Méliès Moon and Sinbad, as well as his love of sci-fi and his relationship with Antonio Margheriti.If you are ever in Rome do go and visit Luigi at his Profundo Rosso

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1:12:41

The 10th Victim (La decima vittima, Elio Petri, 1965)

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2023/02/01

Welcome to Season 5! Join Rod and Adrian as they jump into their tricked-out dune buggies for a mad ride into the irradiated wasteland. Yes, it's the Pasta-Pocalypse, or more accurately, Italian films set in a dystopian future. In this first episode they check out the pop art masterpiece that is The 10th Victim (Elio Petri, 1965), starring Ursula Andress and Marcello Mastroianni. It's bright, it's action-packed, and it's crammed with subtle digs at politics and consumerism!We would love to hear from

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1:14:22

The Black Cat (1989) & Blood on Méliès' Moon (2016)

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2023/01/17

As the Luigi Cozzi season comes to an end, Adrian and Rod enjoy revisiting The Black Cat (1989) and struggle to give a coherent plot summary. They also take a quick look at Blood on Méliès' Moon (2016), Cozzi's long-awaited return to directing, and enjoy discussing his bowtie and his pyjamas.We would love to hear from you if you have any favourite Luigi Cozzi films, or if you have questions for him. You can contact us onTwitterandInstagramor by email atwildwildpodcast@gmail.com. Please remember to

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21:15

Wild, Wild Library 2: Cannibal Holocaust and the...

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2023/01/04

Given the sad news last week of Ruggero Deodato's death, this seemed like a good reason to revisit the excellent FAB Press book Cannibal Holocaust and the Savage Cinema of Ruggero Deodato (affiliate link). In this episode you will also hear Adrian fail to be able to mention all the boobs in the book without giggling, because he is still twelve.We would love to hear from you if you have a favourite book on Italian cinema. You can contact us onTwitterandInstagramor by email

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1:24:23

Hercules (1983) & The Adventures of Hercules II (1985)

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2022/12/07

Listen in as Rod and Adrian put their tiny leather skirts on, grab their weapons (now now) and head off for two epic adventures with Lou Ferrigno and Luigi Cozzi! We would love to hear from you if you have any favourite Luigi Cozzi films. You can contact us onTwitterandInstagramor by email atwildwildpodcast@gmail.com. Please remember to rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice!If you enjoy the podcast, why not buy us a coffee? Espresso, naturally. Grazie mille! Hosted on Acast. See

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1:01:16

Godzilla 1977 (aka Cozzilla)

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2022/11/23

In this episode we take a trip to Japan via Italy and America to experience the psychedelic delights of Godzilla in Spectrorama 70 and Futursound! This was a first time viewing experience for both our hosts. Is it an abomination or a stroke of artistic genius? Listen in and find out. We also take some time to discuss the upcoming Black Friday releases from Severin, which are plentiful and expensive. By the next episode we may have had to sell off some vital organs.If you want to watch Luigi Cozzi's

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13:45

Wild, Wild Library 1: Umberto Lenzi by Troy Howarth

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2022/11/15

In this new occasional series of mini-reviews Adrian will be taking a look through his collection of Italian cinema books. This first episode sees the arrival (second time lucky) of the new book on Umberto Lenzi by Troy Howarth. This podcast is not sponsored by the author or publisher. It's just for fun!You can get yourself a copy from Amazon. (affiliate link)We would love to hear from you if you have any favourite books on Italian cinema. You can contact us onTwitterandInstagramor by email

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