x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

fiction science fiction

All Episodes

38:30

165. BLADE RUNNER 4: PHILIP K. DICK

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/09/29

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we continue our examination of BLADE RUNNER, one of the pivotal films in science fiction cinema. In this episode, we look at one of the visionaries that made the movie, Philip Kindred Dick.WARNING! The S**t-bomb and the F Bomb get an airing in this episodeTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTES10 BEST PHILIP K DICK MOVIE ADAPTATIONShttps://collider.com/philip-k-dick-movie-adaptations/THE ANDROID AND THE

en

52:29

164. BLADE RUNNER 3: RIDLEY SCOTT

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/09/22

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we continue our examination of BLADE RUNNER, one of the pivotal films in science fiction cinema. In this episode, we look at one of the visionaries that made the movie, Ridley Scott.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESBLACK HAWK DOWN – DICK CHENEY’S FAVOURITE

en

28:32

163. BLADE RUNNER 2: DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF NEO NOIR?

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/09/15

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we continue our examination of BLADE RUNNER, one of the pivotal films in science fiction cinema. In this episode, we look at the 1980s and the era that birthed a legend.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing more.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSRNOTESWHAT IS FILM NOIR?https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-film-noir/WHAT IS NEO NOIR?https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/neo-noir-films-75751/BLADE

en

47:19

162. BLADE RUNNER 1: PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN SCIENCE...

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/09/07

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today, we begin our examination of BLADE RUNNER, one of the pivotal films in science fiction cinema. In this first episode, Professor Stephen Murray delivers his TED Talk on the four pivotal moments in science fiction cinema.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used and there are some references to using your bottom as pencil case because you were too poor to afford an actual pencil case.TikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta:

en

39:27

161. ALIEN: EARTH

Fifty Years of Shit Robots ·

2025/09/01

Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. Today we take a look from behind the sofa at the new Disney Plus series, ALIEN:EARTH.WARNING! The S**t-bomb is used but nothing moreTikTok: @FiftyYOSRInsta: @FiftyYOSR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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.

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

73 results

Similar Podcasts

وجوه من الـظل

Medi1 Podcast

X Minus 1 - Old Time Radio Show

Inception Point Ai

Galactic Horrors

Galactic Horrors

Science Fiction Books

solgoodmedia.com

Daily Science Fiction Books

solgoodmedia.com