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

57- Aliens: Who's Laying These Eggs? (1980s, One Perfect Scene) 14.07.2024

Okay, little backstory to this epsiode. On the sister podcast- the SpielbergPod (and the Patreon feed over at www.patreon.com/ERRP)- occassionally we do 'One Perfect Scene' epiosdes, where we discuss perfect scenes from films. Anyway, today's episode of ERRP is one of these, so it's me and Paul just* talking about one scene from James Cameron's 'Aliens' (*obvioulsly we talk a bunch about the the A...

56- Conan the Barbarian (1980s) 15.06.2024

In this episode- recorded late 2023- Paul and I return to the filmography of Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger, with a discussion on 'Conan the Barbarian'. 

55- Superman II (1980s) 04.06.2024

In this episode Paul and I return to the world of DC Comics with a lively discussion on 'Superman II'.  (Note- eagle eared listeners may note I claim that Richard Donner directed the film 'Santa Claus: The Movie' and, upon review, it turns out I was talking complete rubbish).

6- Brief Encounter (1940s) 01.06.2024

In this episode- also recorded late 2023- Paul and I discuss the David Lean classic, 'Brief Encounter'. You can expect talk of trains, classic film romances and Bath buns. 

5- Rope (1940s, Alfred Hitchcock #1) 01.06.2024

In this episode- recorded late 2023- Paul and I once again discuss the work of Alfred Hitchcock with this this conversation on 'Rope', a film right up there with the best of Hitch's oeuvre.

4- Late Spring (1940s) 01.06.2024

In this episode- recorded last summer- I finally return to the wonderful world of 1940s cinema and- in particular- to the work of Yasujirō Ozu (the director of 'Tokyo Story') with a solo conversation about his 1949 film, 'Late Spring' (a film well worth watching, if you get the chance). And even though it's a short episode I find time to talk about a number of things but- in particualr- I look at...

54- Octopussy (1980s, James Bond #13) 12.05.2024

Shaken AND stirred, Kieran, Paul and I are back once again to talk about James Bond with this week's episode on 'Octopussy'. A film, it's fair to say, we have many issues with. Oh, and after Paul has to depart, late in the episode, Kieran and I take stock of the rumours surrounding Aaron Taylor-Johnson maybe being the new 007.

53- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1980s) 01.05.2024

In this episode- recorded right at the tail end of 2023- Campbell and I discuss cult horror film 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space', and dig deep into Campbell's childhood clown trauma which came as a result of seeing this movie at a young age.

52- Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun & The Goonies 'R' Good Enough (1980s, 80's Music videos #5, Richard Donner #3) 28.04.2024

In this short solo episode I discuss the music videos for 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' (directed by Edd Griles) and 'The Goonies 'R' Good Enough' (directed by Richard Donner) from pop superstar Cyndi Lauper. Because why not?

51- Back to the Future & Back to the Future Part II (1980s, Robert Zemeckis #3) 27.04.2024

Great Scott! In this episode of the podcast- fittingly- we travel back in time to 2015 and 2016 for two conversations originally recorded for my original podcast, the SpielbergPod.  These two conversations are on 'Back to the Future' (with my good friend Jake) and 'Back to the Future Part II' (with my equally excellent pal Paul).  And the three of us have a lot of love for these brilliant movies.

50- The Fox and the Hound (1980s, Disney #18) 21.04.2024

In this episode Paul and I pick back up with our ongoing DIsney coverage with a discussion on 'The Fox and the Hound'. We also pause to say goodbye to Carl Weathers (we recorded this the week he died) and to share our thoughts on hunting, particularly fox hunting (spoiler: we're not fans).

49- Hellraiser (1980s) 07.04.2024

This episode- recorded somewhen in 2023- Paul, Kieran and I open the puzzle box that is 1987's 'Hellraiser', the iconic horror from Clive Barker.

48- For Your Eyes Only (1980s, James Bond #12) 01.04.2024

Since it's a Bank Holiday in the UK, it seems 100% appropriate for us to return to James Bond franchise today (because- historically- they would always seem to show the films on terrestrial TV on a Bank Holiday) with a conversation between Kieran, Paul and myself on 'For Your Eyes Only' which we recorded in late 2022. A note for historians- Liz Truss was a famously short-lived British Prime Minist...

47- Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1980s, British sitcoms #7, Blackadder #4) 24.03.2024

Off with your head. Dance til you're dead. In this episode Paul and I continue our ongoing Blackadder coverage, by discussing the show's 1989 Red Nose Day special. And since the special is only about 15 minutes long, we also find the time to discuss how we feel about the British royal family, in particular King Prince Charles...

46- The Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi (1980s) 23.03.2024

This week's episode was recorded a long time ago (2015) in a galaxy far, far away (Wood Green, North London). What we have here is two Star Wars conversations- with Paul and I discussing 'The Empire Strikes Back' and me and Jev talking about 'Return of the Jedi'- originally released on my OG podcast, the SpielbergPod. And listening back to these, 2015 was an interesting time to be a Star Wars fan...

45- The King of Comedy (1980s, Martin Scorsese #8) 17.03.2024

In this episode- recorded all the way back in 2022 ("The best things come to those who wait" - Heinz Ketchup) - Kieran and I discuss the Martin Scorsese film, 'The King of Comedy', following Kieran's first-time watch of this. You can expect comparisons to 'Taxi Driver' and even more comparisons to 'Joker' from Todd Phillips.

44- Milky Way: Red Car Blue Car (1980s, Classic advertisement #4) 10.03.2024

In this episode- again from our Boxing Day recording sesh- Lee, Amanda and I discuss the iconic 'the red car and the blue car had a race' commercial for mid-tier chocolate bar Milky Way. As you would imagine, we spend most of the episode discussing chocolate bars we like/ dislike.

43- Toys R Us: Magical Place (1980s, Classic advertisement #3) 10.03.2024

In this episode, recorded live and in person with my siblings (Amanda and Lee) on Boxing Day 2023, we discuss the 1989 'Magical Place' advert for Toys R Us.

42- Withnail and I (1980s) 23.02.2024

This week Easy Riders Raging Podcast reaches it's landmark 300th episode!!! And to celebrate, my co-host Paul and I are discussing Bruce Robinson's cult classic, 'Withnail and I'. You can expect a lot of quotes (it's a very quotable film) and lots of anecdotes from our past. Here's to the next 300!

41- Prince of Darkness (feat. The GenX Show, 1980s, John Carpenter #4) 11.02.2024

In this episode, recorded back in December, I was delighted to be joined by Jeff Morton- host of the fantastic The GenX Show- to discuss the life and career of filmmaker John Carpenter, with particular focus on his 1987 film, 'Prince of Darkness'. This was a great opportunity to continue our ongoing look at Carpenter's movies (we have covered several of his films at this point) and it was great to...

40- The Human League: Don't You Want Me (1980s, 80's Music videos #1) 04.02.2024

In this short solo episode, I return to the wonderful world of 80s music videos by talking about the promo for The Human League's 'Don't You Want Me'.

Fantasy Draft: 80s Mixtape (1980s) 28.01.2024

Recorded live and in-person in my living room, this episode sees Dan (NEW GUEST KALXON!!!), Jake, Kieran, Paul and I coming up with mixtape playlists for our favourite 1980s songs, in the style of a fantasy draft.

39- 'Allo 'Allo!: The British Are Coming (1980s, British sitcoms #2) 20.01.2024

In this episode, recorded live and in person on Boxing Day 2023, I discuss the pilot episode of British sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!- 'The British Are Coming'- with my sister Amanda and my brother Lee (this, his first appearance on ERRP, I believe), as part of our ongoing sitcom coverage.

38- The Fly (1980s) 13.01.2024

In this episode- recorded late 2023- Campbell and I discuss the fantastic sci-fi horror film 'The Fly', from director David Cronenberg.

37- Ghostbusters (feat. Dave Corkery from The Cinemile and Liam Dempsey from Spocklight: A Star Trek Podcast, 1980s) 08.01.2024

In this episode- recorded just before Christmas- I'm joined by not one but two very special guests to discuss a very special film. The film in question- which incidentally turns 40 years old this year(!)- is 'Ghostbusters' from director Ivan Reitman. My fantastic guests are Dave Corkery from The Cinemile podcast and Liam Dempsey, one of the hosts of Spocklight: A Star Trek Podcast. And the three o...

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