The Ray Harryhausen Podcast

Join us as we look back on our appearance at the Starburst Magazine International Film Festival, which took place in August 2016. As well as recapping our ‘Ray Harryhausen- Lost Treasures’ event, we host a series of interviews from the festival, including 'Golden Voyage of Sinbad' star Caroline Munro, 'One Million Years BC’'s Martine Beswick, Editor of Skwigly Magazine Steve Henderson, #Harryhause...

Foundation trustee John Walsh interviews Neil McConnon and Patrick Gyger from the Barbican Centre in London about their new Science Fiction exhibition planned for Summer 2017. Featuring models, objects and artwork from Ray Harryhausen’s science fiction movies, we discuss Ray’s place in the history of the genre.

Join us for a celebration of one of Ray Harryhausen’s most beloved movies, Clash of the Titans! 2016 marks the movie's 35th anniversary, and this extended podcast discusses the film’s creation and legacy. Clash of the Titans was to be Ray Harryhausen’s final film, as well as his biggest and most action packed project to date. Foundation trustee John Walsh and Collection Manager Connor Heaney explo...

Join us for an exclusive interview with Ray Harryhausen's daughter Foundation trustee, Vanessa Harryhausen! In this fantastic interview, Vanessa discusses what life was like growing up with a special effects titan. Packed with anecdotes, this entertaining conversation provides a unique insight into the life and work of one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. With exclusive clips from a...

Episode 5 of the Ray Harryhausen Podcast celebrates the 50th Anniversary of 'One Million Years BC'. Released in 1966, this film has gone on to be one of Ray's most recognised and memorable projects. Join Foundation trustee John Walsh and Collections Manager Connor as we discuss the film, its actors, creatures and legacy. Interspersed with exclusive clips taken from a previously unreleased commenta...

Foundation trustee John Walsh guests on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss Ray Harryhausen and stop-motion with host Matt Alwright and young animator Roan Cox.

Episode 4 of the Ray Harryhausen Podcast sees John Walsh answering your questions! Join us as we investigate various aspects of Ray’s life and work in depth, with a special prize announced for the best question at the episode’s end. Enjoy, and let us know what you think on our Twitter and Facebook accounts!

Episode 3 of the Ray Harryhausen Podcast sees us celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 1956 classic, ‘Earth vs the Flying Saucers’. Join us as we discuss the context of the film, the special effects on display, and its fantastic legacy six decades long. Collections Manager Connor Heaney and Foundation Trustee John Walsh are accompanied by classic clips and sound effects from the film, as well as i...

Join us for Episode 2 of the Ray Harryhausen Podcast, as John and Connor discuss the incredible influence that Ray’s films had on a generation of movie goers. Stay tuned for another #Harryhausen100 competition!

Join Collections Manager Connor Heaney and Foundation Trustee John Walsh as we bring you the first episode of the Ray Harryhausen Podcast! An introduction to Ray's archive, interspersed with exclusive interview clips from the man himself. We discuss aspects of the collection which stand out for us, as well as some of our plans for #Harryhausen100, a celebration of Ray's centenary in 2020. Listen i...

Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation trustee John Walsh discusses plans to celebrate Ray's centenary over the next four years. Interview taken from the Paul Ross Breakfast show on 11/01/2016.

Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation trustee John Walsh discusses plans to celebrate Ray's centenary over the next four years. Interview originally taken from the Paul Ross show on Radio Berkshire 11/01/2016.