Chris Johnston

Easy Riders Raging Podcast

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Now in our fourth series, we're back and this time around we're talking 1980s films of all shapes and sizes. But not just that, we've got eps on 80s TV, and music videos and more! As ever our episodes include trademark features such as Recastarama (where we recast the film using current actors) and Who Am I (where we work out who we would be in the film). Lots of fun to be had. [Our 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s series are also available]

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Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

11- Speedy Gonzales (1950s, Looney Tunes #11) 17.06.2020

In this episode Paul, Kieran and I discuss the Oscar-winning cartoon 'Speedy Gonzales' (featuring Speedy Gonzales and Sylvester the Cat), as part of our cartoon coverage.

10- The Wages of Fear (1950s) 13.06.2020

In this episode, Kieran and I discuss the Henri-Georges Clouzot film 'The Wages of Fear' (or, to give it it's original French title, 'Le salaire de la peur').

9- Operation: Rabbit & Beep, Beep (1950s, Chuck Jones #5, Looney Tunes #5) 10.06.2020

Continuing our coverage of Warner Bros cartoons, this week Paul, Kieran and I discuss two Wile E. Coyote cartoons: 'Operation: Rabbit' and 'Beep, Beep'.

8- The Night of the Hunter (1950s) 03.06.2020

In this episode Campbell and I discuss the Charles Laughton film, 'The Night of the Hunter' (spoiler- we both thought this was great and would recommend you track this one down).

7- The Ducksters (1950s, Chuck Jones #2, Looney Tunes #2) 30.05.2020

Taking a brief pause from features, this episode sees Kieran, Paul and I kick off a mini-series on Warner Bros. cartoons, beginning with 'The Ducksters', starring Daffy Duck.

6- Animal Farm (1950s) 25.05.2020

In this episode Campbell, Kieran, Paul and I discuss the 'oh-so-timely' animated film 'Animal Farm', based on the book of the same name by George Orwell.

5- The Bridge on the River Kwai (1950s) 23.05.2020

In this episode- recorded remotely during the coronavirus lockdown- Jev and I discuss the multi-Oscar winning film by David Lean 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'.

4- The Red Balloon (1950s) 20.05.2020

In this solo episode I talk about Albert Lamorisse's short film 'The Red Balloon'(or, to give the film it's original French title, 'Le ballon rouge').

3- Sunset Boulevard (1950s, Billy Wilder #1) 16.05.2020

In this episode we return to the work of acclaimed filmmaker Billy Wilder, as Jev and I discuss 'Sunset Boulevard', his classic film noir about a former Hollywood superstar.

2- Creature from the Black Lagoon (1950s) 16.05.2020

In this episode Kieran and I dip our toes into the world of Universal monster movies, with a conversation about 'Creature from the Black Lagoon'.

1- Some Like It Hot (1950s, Billy Wilder #3) 15.05.2020

Returning for our third series- this time focusing exclusively on films from the 1950s- we kick things off with a conversation on one of the most beloved comedies of all-time, Billy Wilder's 'Some Like It Hot'. 

The Easies awards vol. 2 (1970s) 19.12.2019

With help from The Cinemile, Number One Rerun Podcast, The Cinema Guys, Bang Average Movie and The IMDB Journey Podcast, Jev and I say goodbye to the 70s with an Oscars-style awards ceremony celebrating the best of the decade.

105- Apocalypse Now (1970s, Francis Ford Coppola #4) 14.12.2019

In this episode Campbell and I discuss our final 1970s film, Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now'- a beautiful, bonkers masterpiece.

104- The Duellists & Barry Lyndon (1970s, Stanley Kubrick #7 & Ridley Scott #2) 08.12.2019

In this episode I talk some Ridley Scott- specifically his directorial debut 'The Duellists'- and I wrap up my 1970s Stanley Kubrick coverage by talking about his super-long film, 'Barry Lyndon'.

103- Straw Dogs & A Clockwork Orange (1970s, Stanley Kubrick #6) 02.12.2019

Expect adult conversation (no swears though!) as I discuss 'Straw Dogs' (by Sam Peckinpah) and 'A Clockwork Orange' (by Stanley Kubrick), two dark, violent films released back in 1971.

102- The French Connection (1970s, William Friedkin #2) 22.11.2019

Concluding our 1970s coverage of films by director William Friedkin (I couldn't get hold of 'The Brink's Job', in case you wondered why this wasn't covered), this week Kieran and I discuss his Oscar-winning cop film, 'The French Connection'. Along the way we ramble on as if our lives depended on it, but have a bloody good chat about a 1970s classic.

101- Sorcerer (1970s, William Friedkin #4) 13.11.2019

Call Mr. Plow, that's my name. That name again, is Mr. Plow. And on this episode Kieran and I have a dynamite conversation on the film 'Sorcerer' by William Friedkin. A film we certainly had mixed opinions about but wholeheartedly agree you should check out if you haven't seen it.

100- The Conversation (1970s, Francis Ford Coppola #2) 06.11.2019

For this our hundredth 1970s episode, Kieran and I return to the work of Francis Ford Coppola with a conversation about his film... 'The Conversation'. Expect talk about 'Mad Men', 'Blow Up', introverts, the career of John Cazale and much more.

99- Shaft & Foxy Brown (1970s) 26.10.2019

In this solo mini-episode, I talk about blaxploitation cinema by discussing 'Shaft' and 'Foxy Brown' (along with some talk about 'The Wiz' thrown into the mix). Note- I do spoil the (pretty great) ending of 'Foxy Brown' towards the end of the episode (around the 7:00 minute mark). I thought it best to give you this heads up.

98- Interiors & Manhattan (1970s, Woody Allen #5) 07.10.2019

In this short, solo episode, I wrap up my 1970s coverage on the films of Woody Allen by talking about 'Interiors' and 'Manhattan'.

97- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1970s) 10.09.2019

Returning after a brief hiatus, this week Kieran and I discuss a solid-gold classic 1970s film, Milos Forman's 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.

96- Martin & Dawn of the Dead (1970s, George Romero #2) 10.08.2019

In this episode Kieran and I talk about George Romero's zombie classic 'Dawn of the Dead' but we also spend time to discuss his film 'Martin' (from the same year) and his career in general. But that's not all! We find time to talk about the Zack Synder remake, The Walking Dead, '28 Days Later', Gladiators we met, 90s haircuts, scrambled egg pasta and much, much more.

95- Annie Hall (feat. Flixwatcher, 1970s, Woody Allen #4) 27.07.2019

This week I was joined by Helen and Kobi from the fantastic Flixwatcher podcast (where they talk about films which are available on UK Netflix) for a fun chat about Woody Allen's signature work, 'Annie Hall'. Aside from assessing how the film holds up in 2019, today's conversation will see us looking at Allen's career in general, as well as celebrating some of our favourite romantic comedies (whic...

94- The Deer Hunter (1970s) 11.07.2019

In this solo episode I break down Michael Ciminio's three hour Vietnam war drama 'The Deer Hunter'... in under ten minutes. And if you're a superfan, please be aware I am quite critical of this film. I mean, there's plenty to like about the film but, for me at least, the film doesn't live up to the promise of it's superb first hour even with some ridiculously iconic Russian roulette and a straight...

93- The Boys in the Band (1970s, William Friedkin #1) 07.07.2019

In this episode- complete with 'musical' introduction- I discuss the William Friedkin film 'The Boys in the Band', based on the play of the same name. This is a film about a group of queer men gathering to celebrate a birthday in a New York flat in the late sixties, specifically a year before the Stonewall riots.

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