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

42- Don't Look Now (1970s) 01.09.2018

In this episode Paul and I discuss one of his favourite films, 'Don't Look Now'.

41- Deep Red (1970s) 25.08.2018

Buongiorno! Today Jev and I discuss Dario Argento's 'Deep Red' (Profondo rosso) a cracking Italian horror film which was picked by one of our Patreon supporters. That's right, if you go to www. Patreon.com/ERRP you can get exclusive bonus episodes AND you can pick a film for us to cover here on the show.    

40- The Omen (1970s, Richard Donner #1) 20.08.2018

Recorded back on Friday the 13th, Paul, Kieran and I discuss horror classic 'The Omen'. Expect conversation about the sequels, about other great horror films ('The Blair Witch Project', 'Hereditary', 'The Exorcist', etc.) and much much more. 

39- Coming Home & Being There (1970s, Hal Ashby #4) 15.08.2018

In this mid-week episode I wrap up #AshbyAugst - our mini-series on the films of director Hal Ashby by looking at his films 'Coming Home' and 'Being There'.

38- Shampoo (1970s, Hal Ashby #3) 11.08.2018

In this episode Kieran and I discuss the film 'Shampoo', continuing our look at the films of director Hal Ashby. Along the way we discuss our favourite Sofia Coppola films, we talk 'Boogie Nights', we gossip around the sex lives of Warren Beatty and Carrie Fisher and we question what Olivia Wilde has been in recently. 

37- The Last Detail (1970s, Hal Ashby #2) 08.08.2018

In this episode I continue #AshbyAugust with a discussion on the Richard Linklater-esque Hal Ashby film 'The Last Detail' which stars Jack Nicholson and-spoiler for my review- is well worth checking out.

36- Harold and Maude (1970s, Hal Ashby #1) 04.08.2018

Kicking off #AshbyAugust (where we discuss the films of Hal Ashby), Kieran and I discuss cult classic 'Harold and Maude', a film we both found to be one of the best of the decade.

35- Superman (1970s, Richard Donner #2) 28.07.2018

In this episode Paul and I discuss Richard Donner's film 'Superman'. We also discuss the other Superman films such as 'Superman Returns' and 'Man of Steel', Sam Rami's 'Spider-Man' and we also have a bit of a sing.

34- Nuts in May (1970s) 25.07.2018

In this episode Jev and I discuss Mike Leigh's 'Nuts in May'.... in July. We also discuss brewing tea, citizens arrests, 'Bottom', Thanos and much, much more.

33- Robin Hood (1970s, Disney #15) 21.07.2018

Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly - what a pod! Kieran, Paul and I reunite to discuss the Disney classic 'Robin Hood'. Expect conversation about 'Mama Mia', the Ocean's films, dealing with a mouse infestation, our love of The Lion King and much much more.

32- Deliverance (1970s) 07.07.2018

Pack your guitar and your bow and arrow as Jake and I take a trip down river to discuss sweetcorn, Paddington and of course, 'Deliverance'.

31- Alien (1970s, Ridley Scott #3) 30.06.2018

In this episode, recorded for the SpielbergPod back in 2015, Paul, Kieran and I discuss the Ridley Scott film 'Alien'. Expect talk of 'Prometheus', of 'meeting; David Walliams, of the career of Ridley Scott and much much more.

30- Rocky (feat. The Cinemile, 1970s) 23.06.2018

In this episode I'm joined by Cathy and Dave, hosts of the fantastic film podcast The Cinemile, to discuss the film 'Rocky'

29- The Rescuers & Pete's Dragon (1970s, Disney #17) 20.06.2018

Continuing my coverage of the Disney films, I discuss 'The Rescuers' and 'Pete's Dragon'.

28- Meatballs (1970s) 16.06.2018

In this episode Jev and I discuss the Bill Murray summer camp comedy 'Meatballs'. Expect conversation about hockey injuries, the TV show 'Bug Juice', our terrible Sunday league football team from when we were kids and much much more.

27- Kramer vs, Kramer (1970s) 09.06.2018

On this episode Kieran and I discuss the Hoffman-Streep divorce drama 'Kramer vs, Kramer'. Amongst other things, we discuss Hoffman's controversial method approach to playing this role, Mrs Doubtfire and whether The Rock could play Ted Kramer. (Apologies if my voice is a bit croaky, I had a sore throat during this recording session)

26- Taxi Driver (1970s, Martin Scorsese #5) 02.06.2018

Recorded over Christmas, my friend Becky and I break out the sherry to discuss Martin Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver'. Expect conversation on The Last Jedi (which came out like, a day before we recorded), Alfred Hitchcock's 'Frenzy' (which came out long before we recorded), working in a cinema and much more.

25- Star Wars (1970s) 26.05.2018

Since Solo is now in cinemas everywhere, this felt like a perfect time for an episode on George Lucas' 1977 film 'Star Wars'. This episode originally aired on my sister show the SpielbergPod but- in true Lucas style- has been remastered and contains exclusive bonus content (which includes a brief cameo from our friends at JoJCast).

24- Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore & Italianamerican (1970s, Martin Scorsese #4) 23.05.2018

In this solo episode I continue coverage of the films of Martin Scorsese by discussing the film 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' as well as the documentary he made on his parents 'Italianamerican'.

23- Silent Running (1970s) 19.05.2018

In this episode Kieran and I discuss the film 'Silent Running'. We also talk about our approach to film criticism, our approach to criticisms of our criticisms as well as chips and gravy, Ducktails and my cat.

22- The Getaway (1970s) 12.05.2018

In this episode Jake and I discuss the Sam Peckinpah classic 'The Getaway'.

21- Mean Streets (1970s, Martin Scorsese #3) 05.05.2018

Talking Robert De Niro, talking The Sopranos and, of course, talking Martin Scorsese as Kieran and I discuss his film 'Mean Streets'.

20- The Sting (1970s) 28.04.2018

In this episode Jake and I discuss the multi-Oscar winning film 'The Sting'. A film which we compare, across the episode, to 'Titanic', 'Goon', Only Fools and Horses and more.

19- Carrie (1970s, Stephen King #1) 21.04.2018

In this episode Kieran and I discuss Brian De Palma's 'Carrie', along with other adaptations of the classic Stephen King novel. 

18- The Warriors (1970s) 14.04.2018

We flashback to 2015 for this week's brief discussion of cult classic 'The Warriors'. Along the way we talk about behind the scenes stories from the film's shoot, we talk 1970s NYC, Mel Gibson's 'Apocalypto' and how 'The Warriors' would make a dynamite TV show. (Apologies that the audio is a little hit and miss on this one.) 

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