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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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36:03

113. FANTASTIC PLANET

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/06/24

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 fly off to the FANTASTIC PLANET, a 1973 French/Czech film, which is notable because of its absence of robots. WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTo join our incredible new Patreon cult and get access to secret, exclusive podcasts then head to

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48:23

112. SILENT RUNNING

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/06/17

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 don our robot-examining equipment and take a look at the 1971 made-for-TV movie, PAPER MAN. It has an amazing cast but will we like the cut of the robot's jib?WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTo join our incredible new Patreon cult and get access to secret, exclusive podcasts

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27:42

111. PAPER MAN

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/06/10

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 don our robot-examining equipment and take a look at the 1971 made-for-TV movie, PAPER MAN. It has an amazing cast but will we like the cut of the robot's jib?WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTo join our incredible new Patreon cult and get access to secret, exclusive podcasts

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37:56

110. THX-1138

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/06/03

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 welcome a certain George Lucas to the podcast as we deep-dive his first feature film, THX1138. There are robots in it but are they shit?WARNING! The S**t-bomb and the F-bomb get an airing in this episodeTo join our incredible new Patreon club and get access to secret, exclusive podcasts then

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45:20

109. LOST IN SPACE (MOP-UP)

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/05/27

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 have to a bit of mopping up on aisle 12 because we're going to look at a robot that we completely forgot about. Lost In Space's B-9.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.To join our incredible new Patreon club and get access to secret, exclusive podcasts then head to

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42:00

108. COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/05/20

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 usher in a new season by stepping into the glorious 1970s with a film from 1971, COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT. This film features a rogue AI computer that wants to enslave humanity but is it shit?WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.To join our incredible new Patreon

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32:54

107. THE ATOMIC AGE PART 4: TARGET EARTH

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/05/17

The fourth in our series where we try and palm off old episodes as something new and exciting. So, it's THE ATOMIC AGE PART 4, where we chat about films that were created in the shadow of the Oppenheimer bombs. Today, it's a movie from 1954 featuring a jingle-tapped robot, TARGET EARTH. Enjoy!Patreon: @50YOSRTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESRussian space probe to Venushttps://www.space.com/soviet-venera-venus-missions-slideshowJurassic Park: Hi Heels

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31:01

106. THE ATOMIC AGE PART 3: GOG

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/05/13

The third in our series where we try and palm off old episodes as something new and exciting. So, it's THE ATOMIC AGE PART 3, where we chat about films that were created in the shadow of the Oppenheimer bombs. Today, it's a movie containing not one but two robots with flame throwing phalluses. Enjoy!Patreon: @50YOSRTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESMedical Jargonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbPHcEoHfnM2012 – Most unrealistic film of all

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30:32

105. THE ATOMIC AGE PART 2: ROBOT MONSTER

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/05/10

The second in our series where we try and palm off old episodes as something new and exciting. So, it's THE ATOMIC AGE PART 2, where we chat about films that were created in the shadow of the Oppenheimer bombs. Today it's a movie sometimes called "the second worst film of all time", ROBOT MONSTER. Enjoy!Patreon: @50YOSRTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESRobot Monster Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq9IKsH9BXgBronson Cavehttps://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BronsonCanyonAndCaves

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30:24

104. THE ATOMIC AGE PART 1: KLAATU BARADA NIKTO

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/05/06

The first in our series where we try and palm off old episodes as something new and exciting. So, it's THE ATOMIC AGE PART 1, where we chat about films that were created in the shadow of the Oppenheimer bombs. The 1951 movie, The Day The Earth Stood Still is an absolute classic. The 2008 movie, The Day The Earth Stood Still, is definitely NOT a classic. Enjoy!NOTESThe Day the Earth Stood Still Trailer (1951)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51JoEE_znyIThe Day the Earth Stood Still Trailer

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43:22

103. ZOINKS! THE ROBOTS OF SCOOBY DOO

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/04/29

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 are take a look at the robots of Scooby Doo, with our special guest Mark Norman from the awesome Folklore podcast. But are they shit or not?WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRFOLKLORE PODCAST TWITTER: @FolklorePodNOTESTHE FOLKLORE

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43:45

102. THE 2001 ODYSSEY PART 9: 2010

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/04/01

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we pull on our Kubrick pants and continue our odyssey looking at the 1968 sci-fi classic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Today, we look at the sequel 2010, and find out exactly why HAL went all murder-y.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESTHE ART OF SYD MEADhttps://www.iamag.co/the-art-of-syd-mead/2010: THE UNTOLD

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30:59

101. THE 2001 ODYSSEY PART 8: RELEASE

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/03/27

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we pull on our Kubrick pants and continue our odyssey looking at the 1968 sci-fi classic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Today, we look at what happened once 2001 was released and ask the ultimate question, "was HAL a shit robot?".WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTES2001: A LOOK BEHIND THE FUTUREhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeGI1FoySaEASHLEIGH BURTON

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47:01

100. THE 2001 ODYSSEY PART 7: BEYOND THE INFINITE

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/03/25

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we pull on our Kubrick pants and continue our odyssey looking at the 1968 sci-fi classic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Today, we deep-dive the ending and ask, "what the hell is going on?".WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESJOHN WHITNEY SNRhttps://handmadecinema.com/filmmaker/john-whitney/MEMORIAL SPACE

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44:53

99. THE 2001 ODYSSEY PART 6: THE POD BAY DOORS

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/03/22

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we pull on our Kubrick pants and continue our odyssey looking at the 1968 sci-fi classic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Today, we deep-dive the bit where HAL goes rogue.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESDOUGLAS RAIN: THE IMMORTAL VOICEhttps://2010odysseyarchive.blogspot.com/2015/01/douglas-rain-immortal-voice.htmlWHAT IS THE KULESHOV

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43:51

98. THE 2001 ODYSSEY PART 5: JUPITER & HAL

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/03/18

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we pull on our Kubrick pants and continue our odyssey looking at the 1968 sci-fi classic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Today we finally get to chat about HAL, as we deep-dive the "Jupiter sequence".WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESALIEN INSURANCEhttps://www.history.com/news/making-2001-a-space-odysseyFRED ESTAIRE – ROYAL WEDDING DANCING ON

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46:38

97. THE 2001 ODYSSEY PART 4: THE MOON

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/03/15

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we pull on our Kubrick pants and continue our odyssey looking at the 1968 sci-fi classic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Today we chat about the section of the film known as "the moon sequence".WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESKITBASHINGhttps://kitbashed.com/blog/tag/2001%3A+a+space+odysseyTHE SMELL OF THE

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40:48

96. THE 2001 ODYSSEY PART 3: THE DAWN OF MAN

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/03/11

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we pull on our Kubrick pants and continue our odyssey looking at the 1968 sci-fi classic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. And it's time to actually chat about the film itself, but only a small bit of it.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESROBOTS AT BELFAST AIRPORThttps://airport-world.com/robots-at-the-ready-at-belfast-international-airport/CAFÉ ROBOTS IN

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40:37

95. THE 2001 ODYSSEY PART 2: STANLEY KUBRICK

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2024/03/04

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 continue our odyssey looking at the 1968 sci-fi classic, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Let's stick Stanley Kubrick's career under the microscope and have a jolly good look.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESEARLY STANLEY KUBRICK

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