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PODCAST

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon

Friends and fellow nerds Mark Fortune and Jamie Ball drunkenly discuss and mis-remember a wide range of pop culture

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

00:50:01

Tornado / The Fall Guy / Alien: Earth Finale /...

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/11/08

153. "Punch him across in front of a Cortina." Greetings, denizens of the dungeon! It's another one of those, off the cuff, directionless type episodes. Jamie and Fortch chatter the usual nonsense, and recount the fun stuff they've been watching over the last couple of weeks. Also in this episode, more lead fuelled tales of the bleak 1970s. As ever, forever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions that could possibly irritate or offend. Let's hope you find something about it redeeming,

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01:22:25

Rob Zombie's 31

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/10/29

152. "I shouldn't have showed her the tooth." Happy Halloween dunge heads! Butternut squash was the gourd I was thinking of! Its the spooky season, so Jamie and Fortch sat down and tried to make sense of Rob Zombie's 31. Which was quite a task, because this movie is kinda senseless. Also this episode, cannibal chat and kinky foot talk. Sorry. As ever, forever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions and creepy clowns that could possibly irritate or offend. Let's hope you find something

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00:47:10

One Battle After Another / Peacemaker / Monster: The...

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/10/22

151. "Smashing bananas in his face, just to prove he's more ape like." Autumnal greetings dear listener. Welcome to another, shoot the shit, chatterbox style episode of the Betamax Dungeon. As the nights draw in, the dungeon doofs are enjoying the run up to Halloween, and have been watching all kinds of fun things, too many to mention individually, but ape sex, nazis and gourds all pop up in the conversation. As ever, forever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions that could offend or

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01:07:46

The Exorcist

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/10/14

150!!! "Its paper mache tits and a cock, and red paint." It's another mighty milestone in the podcasting world, as the Betamax Dungeon hits 150 episodes. Thank you, dear listener for taking this ramshackle, off kilter, half-assed journey with us. It's been emotional. This week, as is tradition when we reach a significant number, we're doing another iconic movie. A stone cold classic if you will. This week the dungeon boneheads sat down and watched William Friedkin's The Exorcist. As ever, forever,

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00:33:33

Dangerous Animals / Night Gallery / KPop Demon Hunters

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/10/04

149. "The Devil's always got the best tunes." Hi groovy listeners, thanks for joining us. It's a chit chat chatter type of episode once again, and things are still a little bit fishy down in the dungeon depths. Jamie has watched a serial killer movie, where the method of murder is shark, and Mark has been checking out more of Rod Serling's work. Plus, new trailers, K-pop and all the usual tangents and nonsense. As ever, forever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions that could possibly

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01:07:01

Jaws 2

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/09/30

148. "It is an aquatic slasher, by the end." Ahoy there land lubbers, hop aboard the good ship Betamax Dungeon as we sail into perilous waters once again! This episode, the dungeon duo thought it was safe to go back in the water, but they were seriously wrong as they get menaced by a melty faced shark in Jaws 2. Also, Mark has been enjoying the Alien TV show. Plus, Jamie drunkenly reveals which TV star he is obsessed with this week. (Apologies) Typically, this podcast contains swearing and DRUNKEN

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00:46:09

Drop / Jaws 50th Anniversary

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/09/23

147. "All things have their season." Good morning goobers! Take a big chug of coffee, and settle in to your daily commute as the Betamax Dungeon takes you on a magical journey with just their words! It's another breezy, chit chat sort of episode this week. Jamie has been to the local fleapit to watch Jaws, he also watched a nail biting thriller that plays out over a mobile phone. In a restaurant. Mark is still trapped in a Twilight Zone of his own making. As ever, forever, this podcast contains

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00:54:55

Oculus / Alien: Earth / Together

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/09/14

146. "I wouldn't have it in my house." Greetings ghoulies, thanks for stopping by. This episode was a supposed maim feature edition, focusing on Mike Flanagan's Oculus from 2013. One of the better haunted mirror movies, in which seeing isn't always believing. Unfortunately, the two dungeon morons get distracted and also chat about Together, the new Alien TV series and Stephen King adaptations. As ever, forever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions that could possibly irritate or

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00:49:33

Weapons

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/09/06

145. "You nearly got one of your two heads knocked off." Hello once again acolytes of the macabre. Stick your toe inside our dungeon door, and witness our dark delights! This week the two buttheads went to the local fleapit to watch recent horror smash hit; Weapons. Please go watch it first, as there are SPOILERS AHEAD! Also, Mark got round to watching Fantastic Four, and listener's favourite, Paddy the dog makes a special guest appearance. As ever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken

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01:09:44

Alligator

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/08/30

144. "A guy jumps into a cake, because it's raining." Hey listeners, who's up for another thrilling, maim feature episode of the Betamax Dungeon? In this episode, the two dungeon dumbest head into the stench filled sewers of Chicago, in search of a hormone imbalanced giant gator, called Ramon. We're very much in Jaws rip off territory again, but this one was lots of fun, and features a now iconic wedding massacre. Typically, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions and stupid voices that

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00:42:16

Fantastic Four: First Steps

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/08/22

143. "I was talking about donuts. Lovely, delicious jam donuts." Hey there, nerdling, thanks for stopping by the dungeon once again. In this episode of the Betamax Dungeon; Jamie's been to watch the new Fantastic Four movie, and is haunted by past mistakes. The two doofs also reminisce about The A-Team, 80s game shows and fail to recognise that arc is an anagram of car! As usual, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions and poorly pronounced park names that some listeners could possibly

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00:56:53

Lord Of Illusions

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/08/14

142. "He's menacing her with his mandrill." Greetings ghoulies, thanks for entering the dungeon depths! It's maim feature time again, and this week it was Jamie's turn to pick. He choose Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions, a sweaty noir tale of magic and illusion, which features an evil cult, doomed romance and a haunted detective. Mark slipped into a coma. Is there anything of note to this movie? or is it just a big snoozefest? As ever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions and

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00:50:47

Ticks / Monkey (1978)

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/08/07

141. "They were diverse, and I fancied all three of them." Hello lovely weirdos, good to see you back in the Dungeon. Its a breezy, casual chat type of episode with a wide range of subjects. Kids TV from the late 70s, more sad celebrity deaths, balloon boy and masterchef. As ever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions and discussions of woke that could possibly irritate or offend. Let's hope you find something about it redeeming, if you do, please leave a comment or follow us on

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01:03:05

Superman (2025) / Jurassic World: Rebirth

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/07/29

140. "There was an inkling of me that was like, they better not kill this dog." Look up in the sky listeners! is it a bird? is it a plane? No, its the Betamax Dungeon podcast! Welcome to another chit chat style episode, this time round the dungeon doofs are in summer blockbuster mode. They've both been to the local fleapit to watch the new Superman movie (spoilers) and Jamie has watched the new Jurassic World movie (some spoilers). They also take a moment to discuss some recent trailers. As ever,

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00:48:54

Leprechaun

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/07/24

139. "The configuration of the laces wasn't what you would expect." Top of the morning to you, dear listener. Welcome to the Betamax Dungeon! It's one of our exciting maim feature style episodes again. This week, Jamie and Fortch offer up a detailed analysis of Leprechaun from 1993. Lot of Warwick Davis on wheels in this one. As ever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions and terrible Irish accents that could possibly irritate or offend. Let's hope you find something about it

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00:39:47

28 Years Later / RIP Michael Madsen / Labour's Of...

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/07/15

138. "Dude, if you fall over now, you will bust a nut." Hello deviants! Out of the dungeon this week, is another one of those chit chat type of episodes. Directionless, you might say. Jamie tells Mark all about 28 Years Later, while avoiding major spoilers. Mark has some more on Greek myth, and the dungeon pays tribute to the late Michael Madsen. As ever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions and Porkins, which some listeners could find offensive or irritating. Let's hope you find

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01:00:16

Friday The 13th Part 2

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/07/06

137. "He keeps falling over, and getting hit in the nuts, he's the least intimidating Jason." Gather round the campfire kids, whip out the marshmallows, and settle in, as we recount the terrifying legend of Baghead Jason Voorhees! Welcome to the Betamax Dungeon you weirdos, it's another maim feature episode. This week, we're back in slasher territory (in the woods) with Friday the 13th part 2. As ever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions that could possibly irritate or offend. Let's

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00:42:18

The Coffee Table / Predator: Killer Of Killers /...

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/06/28

136. "I've been listening to about 25 hours of Stephen Fry, whispering things about Greek stuff in my ears." Hello listeners, thanks for stopping by the dungeon once again. Its another casual chat, round-up type of episode. Jamie has watched a dark comedy from Spain, and a documentary about notorious local killers, Fred and Rose West. Mark has watched the latest offering in the Predator franchise, and been hanging out in his book nook. All this and some comic book chit chat as well. As usual, this

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01:04:17

Westworld

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/06/17

135. "Make the fangs foam!" Howdy strangers, welcome to the whiskey soaked saloon, that we call The Betamax Dungeon! It's summer holiday time and the dungeon doofs head off to a new fashioned, technological paradise of a theme park, for some old fashioned sex and violence. This week the main feature is Michael Crichton's Westworld. As ever, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions that could possibly irritate or offend. Let's hope you find something about it redeeming, if you do, why not

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00:41:24

The Klansman / Lilo And Stitch / Final Destination:...

Jamie and Fortch in the Betamax Dungeon ·

2025/06/10

134. "I can't turn off, oh, it's because I've got a plaster on me hand." Greetings listeners, the dungeon door is open, enticing you once again with dark and forbidden delights! It's another casual chat type of episode. Mark has been watching a lot of Disney, Jamie's seen the new Final Destination entry and a klan exploitation movie from the 70s. Typically, this podcast contains swearing and drunken opinions that could possibly irritate or offend. Let's hope you find something about it redeeming, if

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