This isn't just a celebration of the James Bond movies but is also a huge thank you to those men and women who have put us on the edge of our seats and taken our breath away with exciting action sequence and breathtaking stunts. A journey through Film and Television action.Your host is Jon Auty who is a stunt historian, co-host of podcast The Stunt Pod and author of the book 'Jump Rocky Jump' about the life and times of legendary Film and Television stuntman Rocky Taylor and the soon to be r ...
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Knowledge, wisdom and strategy for stunt men and women around the world. Augie Davis shares what he's learned from building a successful career as a stunt man, stunt coordinator and action director in the motion picture industry. Augie is an active stunt coordinator and action director and his goal is to provide the audience creative, entertaining and thought-provoking ideas on how to make it and stay at it. Augie focuses on start-ups, however you can also expect to be challenged to think di ...
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An Audio podcast covering the World's Most Dangerous Stunt Group P.O.R. Hosted by JJ Allin.
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David Holmes was a Gymnast and Stunt Performer. He began his Stunt career at the age of 14 on “Lost In Space” and for the following ten years he performed on many productions, including; Prince Of Persia, The Golden Compass and all eight Harry Potter films as the main Harry Potter Stunt Double. David qualified for the Stunt Register when he was 22 years old, then on January 28th 2009, at the age of 25 David was left paralysed after an accident on set whilst rehearsing a stunt. It’s been over ...
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If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestuntsΑπό τον Jon Auty
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A festive belter to end our run for 2024. Die Hard gave us Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman in his first movie role and some of the best action coordinated by CHARLIE PICERNI Enjoy, oh and "yippee-ki-yay" If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts…
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Chapter 2 - enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestuntsΑπό τον Jon Auty
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Burt Reynolds, Dom Delouise, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett and Jackie Chan in one of the greatest action comedies of the 20th century. Directed by Hal Needham - it's The Cannonball Run. So exciting and so complicated from an action point of view.....enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, I…
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Released in 1987 this book is no longer in print and is a must have for many interested in the stunt business. I've received so many enquiries about obtaining a copy over the years. Sadly, even on the second hand market copies are very rare. Therefore it seemed appropriate to narrate the book so everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful wo…
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BONITA DRAKE PT2
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We carry on where we left off with Writer and Director BONITA DRAKE as we shoot the breeze about James Bond. check out the Light Till Dark Festival here https://lighttilldark.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts…
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A rip roaring bag of nonsense that you can't not watch all the way through. Pierce Brosnan, pre Bond, giving it the beans and acting out of his enormous socks. A supporting cast who can't quite believe their luck, doing the very best with a script and story that simply make no sense at all. But Pierce shines through and the action is definitely wor…
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Bonita is the director of the 'Light Till Dark' film festival I recently attended in Sweden. Not only is she a film festival director, but she is also a writer/producer and film director. Her passion is James Bond and we decided to chat about the world of 007 too...enjoy this If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagr…
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Firstly me commenting on the Twitter homies who've bailed and turned to a new platform...are they right? Also a look at a segment in the Empire Film Podcast where director Sean Baker talks about his movie ANORA and a fight sequence that he claims all the actors did all their own stunts. If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitt…
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Nila has only been in the business since 2017, but has made a huge difference to the industry in, not only performing and coordinating for film and television, but in the field of motion capture. I caught up with her after out 'Light Till Dark' stunt panel in Sweden to have a chat about her line of work. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then wh…
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Back 24yrs ago Ridley Scott plucked Russell Crowe from obscurity and made him the legend he is today....well, he probably had a great deal to do with his own career before Ridley came along. Gladiator 2 has just hit the big screens so we should explore the previous movie and see what direction the action took and where we can expect this new movie …
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Sean Connery leaves Bond and decides to do a western. Playing a Native American....you couldn't make it up right? BOB SIMMONS is the action director and he brings in KEN BUCKLE to perform many of the horse gags in the picture. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link htt…
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Back in the summer of 1991 'the big Austrian' came back to play one of his favourite cinematic characters. Let's take a look at just one of the many wonderful action sequences in the film in this episode. More to follow on YouTube on Friday. Stunt Coordinators JOEL KRAMER and GARY DAVIS Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on…
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A rollercoaster of a movie with thrills and spills provided by REMY JULIENNE and COLIN SKEAPING. Never mind all those moaning minnies who want to talk about the terrible script and casting....its enjoyable....plain and simple. Mind you back in 1981....they did things very differently as now as you'll find out here. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this epis…
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The Crow arrives on the big screen in August with a brand new reimagining of the story. The stunt coordinator is ADAM HORTON and I was lucky enough to be asked to take part in the press junket for the film. Hope you enjoy this - if so subscribe and share so those who don't already know will find out Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not…
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Back in 1972 when you had a problem with someone, and if you could afford it you'd call a mechanic, but if Charles Brosnson turned up at your door chances are he wasn't going to replace a tyre of cam belt. The mechanic in question is a term for a hit man and Charlie is doing nicely until Jan Michael Vincent comes along and want to be taught the way…
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The Olympics have arrived again. Paris is hosting the games and as usual the excitement surrounding the events is palpable. Some of the sports have a link with qualifications required for the stunt register, so I thought we'd compare the events with the requirements for the BSR. Also if you recognise any of the music used in this weeks episode you …
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PETE BROOKER used to run a YouTube channel called 'From Tailors With Love', after a successful book about the style of Bond and a podcast, he has rebranded his channel to 'There Will Be Bond'. I recently chatted with him about two action packed moments in the 2006 James Bond movie 'Casino Royale'....and this is what it sounds like. Visit his YouTub…
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I've been threatening this for some time and never getting around to it....so here we go....part 1 is questions via email....on Friday on YouTube we'll do the social media questions. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts…
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Ryan O'Neal and Anne Archer star in this jewel heist movie with a twist. The twist involves the bank vault on top of a skyscraper. Stunt Coordinator VIC ARMSTRONG works with stuntman ROY ALON to create one of the greatest stunts ever filmed. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the fol…
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FIRESTARTER 1984
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Celebrating movies that celebrate their 40th anniversary. Firestarter, from the pen of Stephen King and the directorial viewfinder of Mark Lester. Starring Drew Barrymore in her after E.T and before Charlies Angels period. GLENN RANDALL at the helm as stunt coordinator and a team full of professionals who can't wait to feel the heat...and their not…
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MASHA AHMADI - FROM IRAN WITH TALENT
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Stunt professional MAHSA AHMADI has been on one hell of a journey to get to where she is now. Growing up in Iran she realised early on that being a girl wasn't going to be a benefit in her life. Iran was not a country renowned for top drawer human rights. But she battled on and followed her dreams. A story which she tells us here... Enjoy If you've…
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Without question the finest example of war ever captured on film. Steven Spielberg's Day Landing movie was so powerful it was accepted by veterans as the most accurate depiction of warfare. Stunt Coordinator SIMON CRANE did a wonderful job, creating the action, aided by stuntmen like PAUL HEASMAN who plays a very important role. I am very lucky to …
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Without question one of the jewels in the crown of action adventure. The Bond movie we never got was delivered by James Cameron and 'Big Arnie'. Classic spy adventure with magnificent action sequences and a brilliant cast. JOEL KRAMER as stunt coordinator absolutely shines during this movie and should be applauded for his constant dedication to the…
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Vic Armstrong recently received his Lifetime Achievement Awards from The British James Bond Fan Club underneath another icon of the 20th Century, The Concorde. Here we take a look at some of Vic's early work and have a brief chat about some memories - thanks to Kung Fu Kingdom for use of the interview material Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode t…
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THE 2024 TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS
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Its time to venture over the pond and visit Los Angeles for the 2024 Taurus World Stunt Awards. I'm so grateful to all the professionals who've provided so much information and those who've sent video links enabling you to hear this broadcast. Lets celebrate the wonderful world of action with the stunt professionals themselves. If you've enjoyed th…
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Another sad loss this week as we learn that stuntman Tony McFarr has passed at the age of 47. Such a great loss at such a young age. It is only fitting that we should celebrate his career with an interview so we can learn a bit more about him. A few years ago he was interviewed by the podcast Breaking The Cinematic Universe c/o The LAN Cave (Living…
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Its always very difficult when we lose someone close, but when an industry like the stunt business lose two very important and influential individuals is very challenging. Jeannie Epper was an American stunt icon, part of a family that practically invested the game. Denise Ryan was a stunt performer and coordinator from the UK who broke boundaries …
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Its been a long time coming but 'THE FALL GUY' is now out. Whatever you do, you should see this movie on the big screen where it belongs. DAIVID LEITCH, the director, was Brad Pitt's stuntman for 5-6 movies - he's given us Atomic Blonde, Deadpool and Bullet Train to name but a few. Stunt Designer is CHRIS O'HARA - he would have been coordinator in …
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Ben Hur is one of the greatest biblical epics of our time. When in 1959 Charlton Heston took the lead role and William Wyler directed it became the most expensive film ever made and won 11 Academy Awards. The following year Stunt Coordinator YAKIMA CANUTT was presented with an Honorary Oscar for his achievement in the action business. In 2016 a new…
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Back in the world of Burt Reynolds for two very different outings. One where he plays the suave millionaire playboy and the other where he plays a father trying to make many bad decisions go his way. Action provided by VIC ARMSTRONG and HAL NEEDHAM in Rough Cut and by GLENN WILDER and DAR ROBINSON in Stick. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then…
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Carey Loftin was an exceptional talent behind the wheel of a car and as stuntman, and stunt coordinator he was a force to be reckoned with. Lets explore two of his outings in both roles. 'Its A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' and 'Bullitt' - enjoy https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=754069b2-9d84-4338-ae39-1090980380…
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The Duke, John Wayne is a formidable thrower of the screen punch. In the words of the great Nosher Powell, "When I hit em they stay bloody hit". John Wayne made a career from being the American lawman who made everything right in the end. His ability to throw a cracking screen punch was second to none and thanks to stunt guys like YAKIMA CANUTT and…
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As many of you will know, a new 2024 version of the 1989 classic 'Road House' has recently been released. Its always good to have comparison, so lets take a look at both and do just that. If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts…
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A Burt Reynolds double bill is always an essential. Here we see him playing Gator McClusky in White Lightning in 1973 and again in Gator in 1976. Its another fine example of Burt working with long term friend and stuntman HAL NEEDHAM. Hal always wanted to push the boundaries and occasionally it didn't always go according to plan....as you'll find o…
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I've recently received my copy of the Anniversary British Stunt Register, which I was thrilled to receive this month. Here we celebrate the work of the BSR, a little about its beginnings and what's in store for the future. If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linkt…
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Sunday saw the 96th Academy Awards take place and once again the stunt community were overlooked, they did get a montage and a round of applause though....enough? No of course not.....lets discuss If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts…
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I've been asked many question regarding this case and although it doesn't fall into stonework as such, the armourer is a vital part of the team who create the action sequences. This happened on a film set - a rehearsal...and yet a live round was fired and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. How did this happen? T…
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The most expensive movie of 1997and one of the most exciting...also one of the silliest. BRIAN and GREG SMRZ are in charge of the action and they absolutely earn every single penny of their fee. Brilliant to say the least and here I chat about the big boat chase finale. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagr…
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TOP 10 - SAM ROGERS
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Its that time again - we bring in a Bond fan and ask them to provide their Top 10 Bond Stunts and/or Action Sequences. Sam Rogers is a Bond fan who is a video editor and content creator - lots of great choices here and if you don't already follow him on Twitter you can find him @SamR_1995 on Instagram he's @sam_j_rogers To read his written work and…
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The second in our Kevin Costner season brings us to this clever thriller from director Roger Donaldson. Stunt Coordinator is DIAMOND FARNSWORTH who also doubles the star. Lets explore some of the action moments before Fridays YouTube deep dive Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the f…
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Ask someone to name a western and this movie is likely to be in the top 10. Brilliantly clever, extremely funny and action packed. Stunt Coordinator JAMES ARNETT created the right atmosphere with the right stuntmen. He would double Paul Newman and MICKEY GILBERT would double Robert Redford. Here we explore the high fall and take a look at how this …
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Without question one of the greatest action films of our time. Arnie is back and this time he's fighting creatures from other galaxies. CRAIG BAXLEY is at the helm as stunt coordinator and 2nd Unit Director and what a team he puts together. Apart from JOEL KRAMER and PETER KENT on doubling duty we have some big names mingling with big names from th…
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A war movie is always a good place for a stuntman to shine. This movie has Harrison Ford in the thick of the action and the arms of Lesley Anne Down...some guys get all the luck eh? The stunts are handled by stunt coordinator ALAN STUART who brings together a great team including JIM DOWDALL, VAL MUSETTI and a young man who knows a thing or two abo…
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A beautiful film on many levels. Photography is gorgeous, its well written, John Barry's music is absolutely stunning.....Kevin Costner stars and directs this epic and has to be in practically every shot. The action is coordinated by NORMAN HOWELL who does a remarkable job. Lets celebrate the work here.... click the link to visit the pod dojo netwo…
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Another excellent addition to the action classic. Carl Weathers is ACTION JACKSON and in order to get him through the movie, the director is ex stuntman CRAIG BAXLEY. Safe as houses here. Doubled by JULIUS LAFLORE, Carl manages to keep the action on his side. A fun movie that should have gotten a sequel, but just didn't do enough business. Thank Go…
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A story of an everyday debt collector called Mark Taffin who does a favour for the village he lives in and they turn on him. Stunt Coordinator PETER BRAYHAM brings together a great team to create the action. Its a fun story, but the action really works. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook u…
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Its our last podcast before the new year so why not go out with a festive cracker. LETHAL WEAPON was a milestone movie for Mel Gibson who'd finally got his teeth into a character that would shape the rest of his career. Action is in the hands of stunt coordinator BOBBY BASS who brought in MIC RODGERS to double Mel Gibson and DAR ROBINSON to look af…
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FANS JAMES BOND TOP 10 STUNTS - VINNIE HARRIS
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Back to Bond this week with fan Vinnie Harris giving us his top 10 favourite stunts and action scenes. Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following link https://linktr.ee/behindthestuntsΑπό τον Jon Auty
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Clint Eastwood returns as Harry Callahan in the sequel to 'Dirty Harry' - 'Magnum Force' is as good, if not better that its older brother. A movie filled with some great action set pieces. Stuntman CARY LOFTIN at the helm on the action, delivers and if this wets your appetite for Friday, then my job here is done Enjoy If you've enjoyed this episode…
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