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BEHIND THE STUNTS
Hosted by Jon Auty · EN
This isn't just a celebration of the James Bond movies but is also a huge thank you to those men and women who have put us on the edge of our seats and taken our breath away with exciting action sequence and breathtaking stunts. A journey through Film and Television action.Your host is Jon Auty who is a stunt historian, co-host of podcast The Stunt Pod and author of the book 'Jump Rocky Jump' about the life and times of legendary Film and Television stuntman Rocky Taylor and the soon to be released 'STUNTS, BOND STUNTS' the definitive guide to the stunts history of the James Bond Film Series.
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SUPERMAN 3 - with PAUL WESTON
3d ago00:47:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt's my first experience of Superman on the big screen and 1983 was proving to be a very good year. Two Bonds and a third installment of not only Superman but Star Wars too...great daysHere we chat with stunt coordinator Paul Weston about how he created the action on Superman 3 and he gives us a few behind the scenes tidbits Also click this link if you've bought Paul's book 'Falling Into Film' and haven't left an Amazon review yet....this is important for the popularity of the book...thanks youhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Falling-Into-Film-Stuntmans-Adventures/dp/1919500006#:~:text=A%20real%20treat%20to%20understand%20what%20goes%20on%20behind%20the%20scenes&text=Really%20excited%20to%20get%20into,unique%20perspective%20of%20a%20stuntman.Support the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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JONATHAN COHEN - Making movies and memories
1w ago01:02:39Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we chat with British Stunt Register member JONATHAN COHEN who has been pretty busy since joining in 1993.here we chat about life before stunts, his director dad Norman and his musical inspirations....a mixed bag....enjoySupport the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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VIC PAGUIA - F.B.I
2w ago01:19:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence.VIG PAGUIA has been its stunt coordinator since the beginning and each week brings new challenges. Living and working in New York works for him...we find out why and he chats about his career and a few moments he's really proud of.enjoySupport the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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JOE WATTS - Starting Again
3w ago00:10:40Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailStuntman Joe Watts has been on quite a journey since a life changing injury in 2019.Here we look at the incident and Joe tells you more about himself - also there is a fundraising evening for the Essex and Hertfordshire Air Ambulance, wiho were responsible for getting Joe from the film studio to hospital safely and quickly.Enjoy Fundraiser:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/joecharityeventsforessexhertsairambulance/2015771Support the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA - 1985
Jun 300:10:42Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA movie with a great pedigree. Directed by Bill Friedkin who gave us 'The French Connection' action is coordinated by one of the very best stuntmen in the business BUDDY JOE HOOKER....everyone remembers the classic freeway sequence....let's take a look...enjoySupport the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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RIDING HIGH - 1981
May 2700:11:19Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe story of one man trying to be the best....I know that could be any movie, but this one stars EDDIE KIDD as Dave Munday who accepts a challenge to jump his motorcycle over an 80ft viaduct to prove he's the very best. If you're looking for Academy award nominated acting here you won't find any, but what you will find is an hour and a half of good fun and great bike stunts.enjoySupport the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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SUPERGIRL 1984
May 2000:09:46Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIts it a bird....yes and she's lovely....Helen Slater is Supergirl and a fine figure she cuts too....ALF JOINT as stunt coordinator as he was back in 1978 with Superman.A fun film, sadly lambasted by the critics....and a Jerry Goldsmith score to die for....enjoySupport the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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MIKE HAMMER Pi 1984 & 1986
May 1300:08:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt's time to take a look at a great TV show from the eighties. Mike Hammer as portrayed by Stacey Keach was given a new lease of life during this period and gathered enough momentum to warrant a couple of spin off TV Movies. Which we take a look at this week....enjoySupport the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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APEX - 2026
May 600:08:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAnother great NETFLIX picture about a woman who just wants to be left alone, but someone has other ideas.Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton star in this action filled moviewell worth checking out before FridaySupport the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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WAR MACHINE - 2026
Apr 2900:09:41Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailBrand new for 2026 and it's Alan Richson saving the world against an invasion from out in space....yeah I know, it's a bit on the far fetched side but it's really very good and its got lots of great action in it to.JADE AMANTEA is the Stunt Coordinator and RYAN TARRAN is Richson's double. Huge fun.....enjoySupport the showIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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