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

17- Breaking Away (1970s) 07.04.2018

In this episode Jev and I discuss the Oscar winning cycling film 'Breaking Away'. Along the way we discuss Cinzano, the Holary Swank film 'The Core', the band The Hold Steady and much much more.  

16- Midnight Express (1970s) 31.03.2018

In this episode Kieran and I discuss the Alan Parker prison drama 'Midnight Express'. Along the way we discuss 'The Shawshank Redemption', Southend Seafront, the musical 'Starlight Express', the TV show 'Prison Break' and much much more.

15- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (feat. Theme Park Films, 1970s) 24.03.2018

In this episode I sit down with the fantastic hosts of Theme Park Films to discuss the classic film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'. Expect childhood anecdotes, a bizarre theory about Wonka and Charlie, a conversation about Boost chocolate bars and much much more.

14- All the President's Men (1970s) 17.03.2018

In this episode my co-host Kieran and I discuss the Robert Redford/ Dustin Hoffman classic 'All the President's Men'- by way of discussing some of out all-time favourite TV shows.

13- Tommy & Quadrophenia (1970s) 14.03.2018

In this solo episode I discuss the two films based upon concept albums by rock band The Who-'Tommy' and 'Quadrophenia'. Two very different films. One that I liked, one that I did not.

12- The Sugarland Express (1970s, Steven Spielberg #5) 10.03.2018

In this episode Kieran and I talk Spielberg once again with a discussion on his film 'The Sugarland Express'. This episode is a rerelease of a 2015 episode of the SpielbergPod which ends with a 2017 episode of the SpielbergPod where we have a very fun conversation on the idea of an anthology TV show based around the films of Steven Spielberg.

11- Enter the Dragon (1970s) 03.03.2018

Making a rare foray into the world of martial arts films, Jake and myself discuss the Bruce Lee classic 'Enter the Dragon'. Along the way we discuss The Apprentice, Universal's Dark universe films, the death of Bruce Lee, our love of Jackie Chan and I pitch a Dragon's Den-style invention idea.

10- Saturday Night Fever (feat. Beyond The Box Set, 1970s) 24.02.2018

Once again I take the podcast on the road, heading north to sit down with the guys from Beyond The Box Set to discuss 'Saturday Night Fever'.

9- Grease (feat. JoJCast, 1970s) 17.02.2018

This week I take the podcast on the road and sit down with Jo and Jay from JoJCast to discuss 'Grease'.

8- Gimme Shelter (1970s) 10.02.2018

Jumping Jack Flash! Jev and I discuss the Rolling Stones/ Altamont Speedway concert documentary film 'Gimme Shelter'.

7- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1970s, Disney #14) 03.02.2018

In this episode my sister Amanda and I discuss the Disney film, 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks'. We also discuss Dr Who, whether the kids parents were dead, whether Brown survived the war, the trailer for 'Mama Mia 2' and of course, 'Mary Poppins'.

6- THX 1138 (1970s) 27.01.2018

In this episode Jev and I discuss George 'Star Wars' Lucas' directorial debut, 'THX 1138'. Expect conversation about the film 'Equilibrium', a minor character from 'The Sopranos' and the music video to Metallica's 'I Disappear'.

5- Duel (1970s, Steven Spielberg #4) 20.01.2018

Breaking into the SpielbergPod archives, Kieran and I discuss Steve Spielberg's debut film (yeah, I said it) 'Duel'. We also talk about Tom Cruise running, putting ketchup on a cheese sandwich and John Carpenter's adaptation of Stephen King's 'Christine'. (A rerelease of the debut episode of the SpielbergPod from 2015. But with exclusive extra bits).

4- Woodstock & Boxcar Bertha (1970s, Martin Scorsese #2) 17.01.2018

In this solo episode I continue our coverage on the career of Martin Scorsese with a look at the documentary 'Woodstock' and his film 'Boxcar Bertha'.

3- Blazing Saddles (1970s, Mel Brooks #2) 13.01.2018

In this episode my friend Jake and I discuss the Mel Brooks film 'Blazing Saddles'. We also discuss a bunch of other things throughout the episode such as 'The Disaster Artist', the films of Steve Martin, dialogue in Quentin Tarantino films and misadventures trying to pass for a student. 

2- 7 Plus Seven (1970s, Seven Up #2) 13.01.2018

It's documentary time as Kieran and I return to the 'Seven Up' series with an episode on '7 Plus Seven'.

1- The Exorcist (1970s, William Friedkin #3) 13.01.2018

Back with a bang, Easy Riders Raging Podcast returns to tackle a new decade - the 1970s. Considered by many to be THE decade, when it comes to quality filmmaking.  We begin with a discussion between Jev and I on a solid gold horror classic.... 'The Exorcist'.

The Easies awards vol. 1 (1960s) 25.11.2017

With help from Quotal Recall, Theme Park Films, Beyond the Boxset, JOJcast and Flixwatcher, Kieran and I say goodbye to the 60's with an Oscars-style awards ceremony celebrating the best of the decade. 

50- The Apartment (1960s, Billy Wilder #4) 18.11.2017

For our final film of the 1960s, we discuss the Billy Wilder classic, 'The Apartment'. Along the way we discuss 'Mad Men', the youthful good looks of Alec Baldwin, the best ever Woody Allen film (according to me), Christmas Eve drinking, hypochondria, 'Almost Famous', Viennetta and work x-mas parties. And if you want to support the show please go to www.patreon.com/ERRP We'd really appreciate it.

49- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1960s, Stanley Kubrick #5) 11.11.2017

The TV show 'Rainbow', Iain Banks, crisps in space and how to not watch a movie are just some of the things discussed as Mike and I discuss the Kubrick sci-fi classic '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

48- Spartacus & Lolita (1960s, Stanley Kubrick #3) 04.11.2017

In this episode I discuss the Stanley Kubrick films 'Spartacus' (about a slave-turned-gladiator who leads a revolt against the Romans) and 'Lolita' (about a man who becomes obsessed by a teenage girl). Next episode: 2001!

47- On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1960s, James Bond #6) 28.10.2017

Talking ribs, talking Switzerland and talking James bloody Bond as Paul and I discuss 007's next adventure 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'.

46- Batman (1960s) 21.10.2017

This week I am joined by the dynamic duo of Paul and Kieran to discuss 'Batman'. Expect conversation about the other Batman films, Paul's wedding playlist, the Rocky films and much much more.

45- Take the Money and Run (1960s, Woody Allen #1) 18.10.2017

In this solo episode I discuss the Woody Allen film 'Take the Money and Run', giving the film a British cast in Recastarama, talking about a underseen gem of a movie from Christopher Guest and discussing the issues surrounding talking about the work of Woody Allen.

44- You Only Live Twice (1960s, James Bond #5, Lewis Gilbert #2) 14.10.2017

Joined once again by my good friend Jake, we discuss the fifth James Bond film, 'You Only Live Twice'. The film where 007 has to 'become Japanese', because.... reasons.

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