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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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TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA - 1985
1w ago00:10:42Tap 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
2w ago00:11:19Tap 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
3w ago00:09:46Tap 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
4w ago00:08:55Tap 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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KNOCKDOWN - Not The Nine O'Clock News
Apr 2200:06:54Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA television series that made big stars of Rowen Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson and gave the occasional stuntman a job.This episode from 1979/80 was one such occasion. NICK WILKINSON performs a spectacular car knockdown just to get a laugh - enjoywatch the knockdown here:https://youtu.be/L9GaEfvQLzA?si=ChZaGfItEzmcUiVkSupport 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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NATIONAL VELVET - 1944
Apr 1500:11:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA simple story of everyday folk....girl meets, horse, boy meets girl, boy loses girl, gains horse and together they live happily ever after....they go through a few ups and downs during The Grand National steeplechase held at Aintree Liverpool. Only this movie never went anywhere near the UK and filmed everything back in Hollywood....plenty to explore....so why not join me at the three strand tape and wait for the starter to send us on our way?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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THE RETURN of the SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and the BIONIC WOMAN 1987
Apr 800:06:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe're back this week with a look at a quirky TV movie spin off of two very successful TV shows starring LEE MAJORS and LINDSEY WAGNER.Directed by stuntman, actor, author and bodyguard RAY AUSTIN and the stunts are coordinated by the legendary ALAN GIBBSenjoySupport 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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TAURUS WINNERS & NOMINEES
Mar 2500:12:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHere is a list of the Winners and Nominations for this years Taurus World Stunt AwardsSupport 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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