BEHIND THE STUNTS

Send us Fan Mail Carey Loftin was an exceptional talent behind the wheel of a car and as stuntman, and stunt coordinator he was a force to be reckoned with. Lets explore two of his outings in both roles. 'Its A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' and 'Bullitt' - enjoy https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=754069b2-9d84-4338-ae39-1090980380a7 Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail The Duke, John Wayne is a formidable thrower of the screen punch. In the words of the great Nosher Powell, "When I hit em they stay bloody hit". John Wayne made a career from being the American lawman who made everything right in the end. His ability to throw a cracking screen punch was second to none and thanks to stunt guys like YAKIMA CANUTT and CHUCK ROBERSON Duke wa...

Send us Fan Mail As many of you will know, a new 2024 version of the 1989 classic 'Road House' has recently been released. Its always good to have comparison, so lets take a look at both and do just that. Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail A Burt Reynolds double bill is always an essential. Here we see him playing Gator McClusky in White Lightning in 1973 and again in Gator in 1976.  Its another fine example of Burt working with long term friend and stuntman HAL NEEDHAM. Hal always wanted to push the boundaries and occasionally it didn't always go according to plan....as you'll find out here. Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail I've recently received my copy of the Anniversary British Stunt Register, which I was thrilled to receive this month. Here we celebrate the work of the BSR, a little about its beginnings and what's in store for the future. Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr...

Send us Fan Mail Sunday saw the 96th Academy Awards take place and once again the stunt community were overlooked, they did get a montage and a round of applause though....enough? No of course not.....lets discuss Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail I've been asked many question regarding this case and although it doesn't fall into stonework as such, the armourer is a vital part of the team who create the action sequences. This happened on a film set - a rehearsal...and yet a live round was fired and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. How did this happen? The court found Gutierre...

Send us Fan Mail The most expensive movie of 1997and one of the most exciting...also one of the silliest. BRIAN and GREG SMRZ are in charge of the action and they absolutely earn every single penny of their fee. Brilliant to say the least and here I chat about the big boat chase finale.  Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Fac...

Send us Fan Mail Its that time again - we bring in a Bond fan and ask them to provide their Top 10 Bond Stunts and/or Action Sequences. Sam Rogers is a Bond fan who is a video editor and content creator - lots of great choices here and if you don't already follow him on Twitter you can find him @SamR_1995 on Instagram he's @sam_j_rogers To read his written work and watch/listen to him on...

Send us Fan Mail The second in our Kevin Costner season brings us to this clever thriller from director Roger Donaldson. Stunt Coordinator is DIAMOND FARNSWORTH who also doubles the star. Lets explore some of the action moments before Fridays YouTube deep dive Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following li...

Send us Fan Mail Ask someone to name a western and this movie is likely to be in the top 10. Brilliantly clever, extremely funny and action packed. Stunt Coordinator JAMES ARNETT created the right atmosphere with the right stuntmen. He would double Paul Newman and MICKEY GILBERT would double Robert Redford. Here we explore the high fall and take a look at how this was captured on film Enjoy Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Without question one of the greatest action films of our time. Arnie is back and this time he's fighting creatures from other galaxies.  CRAIG BAXLEY is at the helm as stunt coordinator and 2nd Unit Director and what a team he puts together. Apart from JOEL KRAMER and PETER KENT on doubling duty we have some big names mingling with big names from the Mexican stunt industry. L...

Send us Fan Mail A war movie is always a good place for a stuntman to shine. This movie has Harrison Ford in the thick of the action and the arms of Lesley Anne Down...some guys get all the luck eh? The stunts are handled by stunt coordinator ALAN STUART who brings together a great team including JIM DOWDALL, VAL MUSETTI and a young man who knows a thing or two about called EDDIE KIDD. Lets explor...

Send us Fan Mail A beautiful film on many levels. Photography is gorgeous, its well written, John Barry's music is absolutely stunning.....Kevin Costner stars and directs this epic and has to be in practically every shot. The action is coordinated by NORMAN HOWELL who does a remarkable job. Lets celebrate the work here.... click the link to visit the pod dojo network:  https://pod-dojo.com Su...

Send us Fan Mail Another excellent addition to the action classic. Carl Weathers is ACTION JACKSON and in order to get him through the movie, the director is ex stuntman CRAIG BAXLEY. Safe as houses here. Doubled by JULIUS LAFLORE, Carl manages to keep the action on his side. A fun movie that should have gotten a sequel, but just didn't do enough business. Thank God for stunt coordinator JOPH...

Send us Fan Mail A story of an everyday debt collector called Mark Taffin who does a favour for the village he lives in and they turn on him. Stunt Coordinator PETER BRAYHAM brings together a great team to create the action. Its a fun story, but the action really works. Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the fo...

Send us Fan Mail Its our last podcast before the new year so why not go out with a festive cracker. LETHAL WEAPON was a milestone movie for Mel Gibson who'd finally got his teeth into a character that would shape the rest of his career. Action is in the hands of stunt coordinator  BOBBY BASS  who brought in MIC RODGERS to double Mel Gibson and DAR ROBINSON to look after the high work, which w...

Send us Fan Mail Back to Bond this week with fan Vinnie Harris giving us his top 10 favourite stunts and action scenes. Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Send us Fan Mail Clint Eastwood returns as Harry Callahan in the sequel to 'Dirty Harry' - 'Magnum Force' is as good, if not better that its older brother. A movie filled with some great action set pieces. Stuntman CARY LOFTIN at the helm on the action, delivers and if this wets your appetite for Friday, then my job here is done Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed thi...

Send us Fan Mail A documentary about the life of stuntman DAVID HOLMES who, for those who don't know, was Daniel Radcliffe's chief stuntman on the Harry Potter films. You may also be aware that whilst filming he sustained a life changing injury. This extraordinary documentary explores David's world now and then with the assistance of stuntmen TOLGA KENNAN, MARC MAILLEY, stunt coordi...

Send us Fan Mail Started back in the mid 60s, this extraordinary archive is dedicated to those select few who risk life and limb for the sake of entertainment. Come with me as I explore the world of Johnny Hagner and his passion for the business. Enjoy Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://lin...

Send us Fan Mail In 1981 THE FALL GUY hit the UK TV screens and changed peoples lives forever. If you were a keen, athletic kinda kid this show was great value for money. The lead character was a stuntman in film and television, and in between jobs he would work as a bounty hunter. Lee Majors was tired of being typecast as 'The Six Million Dollar Man' and jumped at the chance to highligh...

Send us Fan Mail Every once in a Bond fans life they are asked to compile a TOP TEN list. Favourite movies in order or favourite theme songs. Here we explore the stunts and action sequences of Bond with the fans themselves. We start with Chris Eeles. @BigRedTrousers on Twitter and @007Bookshelf on Instagram. We chat about his list and why he's chosen then Also he was to choose a none Bond stu...

Send us Fan Mail This week we look at everyday possessed folk in this classic horror flick. In particular we look at stuntman CHUCK WATERS and his stairwell at the end of the picture. A beautiful example of directing, editing and performing by one man. Music is from Tubular Bells (1973) Tubular Bells 2 (1992) and Tubular Bells 3 (1998) Support the show If you've enjoyed this episode then why...

Send us Fan Mail Every year we roll out the red carpet and applaud those dedicated few who are nominated for the prestigious Taurus awards. The awards are a bit different these days so instead of arriving in Hollywood at the Paramount Theatre the nominations and winners are announced in a presentation that is released onto the Taurus website. Here are the nominations and the winners for this years...