The Burt Reynolds and Charles Bronson Podcast

In this podcast I review the book Death Wish by Brian Garfield. This is the book that the Charles Bronson movie was based on. I review the book itself and then compare it to the movie and see what is different and what is the same. Is the book worth reading? Is it better than the movie? Have a listen and find out. This podcast can be found on Cross The Streams Media platform. You can support this...

In this podcast I do reading of the parody of The Longest Yard, The Longest Yardbird from Mad Magazine no. 176 from July of 1975. Please have a listen and enjoy. You can support the podcast here, or on my Patreon Page with the link below. This podcast can be found on the Cross The Streams Media platform. www.patreon.com/scottwhite www.scottyblanco.com www.instagram.com/scottwhite1968 www.crossthes...

Sammy Davis Jr playing a washed-up Latino boxer? Check!! Joe Besser of the Three Stooges playing a non-comedic roll? Check!! Charles Bronson as a giddy boxer? Check!! This episode of General Electric Theater has it all--even stuff you didn't even know you wanted. We go back to the late 50s/early 60s television and with my friend Scott Sabo we take a look at this episode. How does it hold up??? Let...

In 1980, Burt Reynolds was at the height of his fame, so Hollywood cashed in on it!! In the early 70s, Burt had a TV show called Dan August. When he hit it big, the studio put two episodes together and put out a TV movie. My good pal, Will Fordyce and I take a look at the 70s cop show, with a lot of familiar faces. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Please support this podcast here or w...

I recently did a short, non-spoiler review of the book Bronson's Loose. Well, in this one I really get into the book. Tackle each charter on how the Death Wish movies were made. How they came about, how they were received and how people involved with the movies felt about them...including Bronson. So, have a listen a see how this movie franchise came to life. You can support this podcast here, or...

Remember variety shows? Well, we are taking a look at one of the most popular ones of all time The Carol Burnett show. I am joined again by Steph DeWaegeneer and we talk about an episode from 1972 with guest star Burt Reynolds. The discussion is about how the show holds up and how Burt did in his performance. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting it here, or with my Patreon page wit...

Hey everyone. I just did a quick podcast on the book Bronson's Loose. This not an in-depth review, just my thoughts on it. No spoilers, so have a listen and it won't ruin the book for you. www.patreon.com/scottwhite www.sottyblanco.com www.instagram.com/scottwhite1986 www.crossthestreamsmedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-white5/message Support this...

It's the Holiday season, so I have brought back my good friend Steph DeWaegeneer and we talk about the Christmas episode of the first season of Evening Shade. A holiday episode was a part of almost every sitcom, so we see how it holds up today and just how good it was in the first place. Please support the episode here, or on my Patreon page with the link below. www.patreon.com/scottwhite www.scot...

It's October, so let's get scary. I'm joined again by Emmy Serviss and we talk about the 1953 horror movie House Of Wax with Vincent Price and Charles Bronson in an early roll as a deaf mute. Emmy and I talk about both Price and Bronson's performances and how a movie 70 years old holds up today. Please support this podcast here, or with my Patreon page with the link below. www.patreon.com/scottwhi...

In the early 70s Jonathan Winters had a improv, variety show in which he would have stars of the time come on and improv scenes with him He would also do solo scenes to show his quick wit. Steph DeWaegeneer is back, and we talk how we liked the show as fans, but also as improvisers. Burt Reynolds is one of the guests on the show and see how he fairs against Jonathan. Just FYI...some of the audio c...

Hello everyone, I know it's been a while, but I am back with a new podcast and a new guest. I am joined by Cassie Randall and we talk about an episode of the classic TV show One Step Beyond titled The Last Round. We talk about if this old time TV shows holds up today. Please have a listen and let us know what you think. Please support this podcast here, or on my Patreon page with thr link below. T...

We go back to the 70's to look at the Burt Renyolds directed movie The End. Not only does Burt star in this movie, he also directs it. Dom DeLuise, Sally Field and bunch of outstanding character actors and actresses also appear in this movie. Will Fordyce is back and we talk about this black comedy about death and suicide. Did it work? Was Burt able to make such grim subjects funny? Have a listen...

Charles Bronson on Star Trek??? Well...kinda. In this podcast we look at the episode This Side Of Paradise from the first season of Star Trek TOS. What does this have to do with Charles Bronson? This episode stars his future wife Jill Ireland. I'm joined by first time guest Scott Sabo and we talk about the episode, Jill's performance and how Charles Bronson showed up on set to see her make love to...

80's Rom-Com time!!! I am back with Steph DeWaegenneer and we go back to the early 80's for the Rom-Com Best Friends starring Burt Renyolds and Goldie Hawn. The two stars were at the height of their fame at this time, but after the movie Goldie continued to make hits while Burt's career took a down turn. Burt and Goldie test their new marriage in this movie by visiting each others parents. Steph a...

I'm back with the first ever movie I did on this podcast Death Wish II.  I wanted to get someone else's take on the movie, so I invited Sean Penalber back to the podcast to see what he thought of the movie.   We talk about the violence in this movie and where this Death Wish falls in the series. We also talk about the tropes we will see in this movie that will continue through the series. Please s...

We are back with Burt Renyolds swan song movie The Last Movie Star.  Steph DeWaegeneer is back, and we talk about one of Burt's final movies. How does he   handle the roll and how close does this movie parallel his real life?  Does his acting hold up t 81?  Will this movie make you sad?  Will this movie make you reevaluate Burt's career?   Have a listen and see if this podcast makes you want to wa...

Bronson is back...kinda!!!  In this episode Aaron Garcia and I discuss the movie Death Kiss from 2018.  It stars Bronson look alike Robert Bronzi and is shot by director Rene Perez in the style of a Death Wish movie.  We talk about the performances and how close is this movie really to being a Bronson reboot.  We also talk about how well did Bronzi come to filling Bronson's shoes.    Please check...

It's Christmas time, so we are looking at The Legend Of Frosty The Snowman narrated by Burt Renyolds.  Derek and Mark join me again as we talk about this movie.  Is it a sequel?  Is it a prequel?  Is it a reboot?  Who knows??  We don't and we watched the movie and we still don't know!!  We try to explain it and hopefully when we are done you know what this movie was about because we sure don't.  M...

Hey do you want to smell like Charles Bronson???   Well, here is your chance.  Derek and Mark from The Canadian Movie Crew join me again and we talk about a 1976 Charle Bronson....Commercial!!!  That's right Charles Bronson sold men's cologne (we think) Mandom over in Japan in the 70s.  We look at the commercial and Derek did some deep diving about where you can get some Mandom today.   I'm puttin...

Hey everyone!!  So, Sean Penalber did two podcasts back to back and here is the second on Sharkey's Machine from 1981.   This movie is a departure for Burt because not only does he direct, but it is a gritty cop drama.  Sean and I compare Burt's comedy and drama acting styles and we also comment on his his directing and the great supporting cast in this movie.   If you like this podcast please sup...

In this podcast we look at one of the most crucial movies in Burt Renyolds career.  Stroker Ace.  This movie was a tipping point for Burt both professionally and personally.   Sean Peanalber is back we talk about the movie and all the aspects surrounding the movie.  Stroker Ace is a combination of sweet and cringy and how they keep going back and forth in this film.   Please check it out and suppo...

In this episode I have a new guest on the show Aaron Garcia from Front Row Negative.  We talk about an episode of the TV western Rawhide from the 8th season called Duel At Daybreak.  This episode guest stars Charles Bronson as a sadistic ranch hand bent on taking the like of a man who he is jealous of.  We talk about the episode.  What holds up and what doesn't and what our overall thoughts about...

I'd like to welcome my first time guest Julie Drake onto the show and we talk about two episodes of My Name Is Earl.  One features Burt Reynolds as Chubby and one with Norm Macdonald as Little Chubby.  We talk about both episodes, our back ground with the show and our love for both Burt Reynolds and Norm Macdonald.  Julie and myself are stand up comics, so we compare certain aspects of the show to...

I'm back with a new guest Mr. Sean Thompson and we talk about the 1967 war classic The Dirty Dozen.  Charles Bronson is part of an all star cast lead by Lee Marvin in World War ll.  We talk about how the cast jelled and how each individual did with their own performance.  This was a lot of fun to make, so please check it out and if you feel like it you can support the podcast here on Anchor, or wi...

Meredith Nudo is back and we are talking Mel Brooks!!  The 1976 comedy Silent Movie.  Burt Reynolds makes a cameo with other 70s icons.   We talk Mel, his humor and how each of the cameos worked in this movie.    We also talk about how Mel would have made the movies he made in the 70s today.  If you like this episode please support it here, or on my Patreon page.   This podcast can be found on the...