Episode 19: Zardoz (1974) – The Gun Is Good, The Nappy Is Eternal

Season 1 - End of Season Wrap Show

B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast Season 1 - End of Season Wrap Show Loosen your belts, pour something strong, and prepare for some deeply questionable opinions… because The B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast is wrapping up Season 1 the only way we know how, by talking absolute nonsense for an extended period of time. After 22 films, countless rants, and more than a few “what did we just watch?” moments, Duncan & The Baz sit down to reflect on the chaos, the carnage, and the unexpected brilliance of their maiden voyage through the world of B-cinema. This isn’t just a recap… it’s a full-blown debrief. From how the podcast was born (somewhere between insomnia and a desire to drink with your buddy), to how the season somehow held together despite everything thrown at it, we take a look behind the curtain at what made Season 1 tick…  and some how didn’t fall apart. And yes… Baz has thoughts. Many, many thoughts. It’s reflective. It’s unfiltered. It’s dangerously close to going off the rails at all times. Naturally… we wouldn’t have it any other way. --- In This Episode: * How The B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast actually started and our surprise it hasn’t stopped * Baz’s post-season verdict: has he been converted to B-movies… or traumatised for life? * Duncan recaps/justify 22 episodes of cinematic chaos * The moments that nearly broke us… and the ones that weirdly impressed us Top 5 Best & Worst of Season 1: Because no season wrap-up would be complete without some bold claims and inevitable disagreements…how close are our lists actually? Expect arguments. Expect contradictions. Expect at least one of these picks to cause outrage as Duncan & The Baz dig into how Season 1 evolved from a simple idea into a weekly descent into madness, why some films surprised them in the best ways, and how others… well… tested their will to continue. They also tackle the big question: Is Baz now a B-movie believer… or has this entire experience just lowered his standards permanently? --- Season 2 Tease – Coming July 2026 Just when you thought it was safe…We’re coming back. Season 2 is already shaping up to be bigger, weirder, and possibly even more unhinged, with a fresh batch of cult classics, notorious disasters, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered (or endured). Expect a mix of: * More creature features that absolutely ignore physics * Sci-fi that asks big questions… and answers none of them * Action films where explosions replace logic * And at least one film that makes Zardoz look restrained --- A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming: * Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010) – Because apparently we didn’t suffer enough the first time. * Samurai Cop (1991) – A law enforcement masterclass in wigs, explosions, and absolute nonsense. * Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) – Nature strikes back… with an unreasonable number of legs. * Surf Nazis Must Die (1987) – Yes, that’s the title. No, it doesn’t get less ridiculous. * The Kindred (1987) – Science, secrets, and something deeply unpleasant in the basement. * The Stuff (1985) – It’s back… and somehow still looks deliciously suspicious. --- And that’s just the beginning. Is it sensible? No. Is it necessary? Also no. Are we doing it anyway? Absolutely. Because sometimes the best discoveries come from the films you were never supposed to take seriously. So raise a glass to Season 1, brace yourself for what’s next, and remember… if a movie looks like a bad idea… it’s probably perfect for this podcast. Until next time, stay bold, stay bizarre, and never trust a film that claims to be “so bad it’s good”… because here at B-Movie Blitzkrieg the bizarre meets the brilliant one B-Movie at a time. TIMECODE: 00:00:00 - THEME SONG 00:00:45 - INTRO 00:08:47 - HOW THIS BEGAN 00:25:43 - IS BAZ'S A B-MOVIE FAN NOW? 00:34:30 - TOP 5 BEST & WORST MOVIES OF SEASON 1 01:05:14 - TEASING SEASON 2 01:10:32 - CLOSE

Episode 20: Q: The Winged Serpent (1982) – The Roof, The Roof, The Roof is Not Safe

B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast – Episode 20 Q: The Winged Serpent (1982) Lock your windows, avoid tall buildings, and maybe don’t look up… because The B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast is closing out Season 1 with a screeching, flapping, flesh-eating bang. This week, Duncan & The Baz take on the gloriously scrappy creature feature Q: The Winged Serpent (1982), a film that dares to ask the important question: what if an ancient Aztec sky god decided to set up shop on the Chrysler Building and start snacking on New Yorkers? Directed by cult legend Larry Cohen, this low-budget chaos machine delivers ritual sacrifices, police incompetence, and a stop-motion monster that somehow looks both ridiculous and genuinely threatening… depending on the angle (and your tolerance for 80s effects). At the centre of it all is Michael Moriarty, giving a performance so unhinged it feels like it might derail the film at any moment… and yet somehow elevates it into something truly 'special'. It’s gritty. It’s bizarre. It’s peak “New York is falling apart” cinema. Naturally… we’re ending the season with it. --- In This Episode: * Is Q a hidden gem of creature horror or just a beautifully chaotic mess? * Duncan tries to explain his love of stop motion. * The Baz questions everything … Duncan answers nothing. * Did we just learn that the Baz was a Kung-Fu fan? --- Top 5 Rad/Sad & Bad Moments: * The reveal of Quetzalcoatl (or “Q” to Scottish people with Scottish tongues)...equal parts majestic and...someone definitely animated this in their garage. * Summoned by a Serial Killer or happy accident? You decide! * Why are only a small group of cops hunting this winged beast? * Do guns solve all crisis moments? * That ending… because nothing says closure like “we’ll deal with that later.” Duncan & The Baz dig into why Q: The Winged Serpent punches well above its weight, how it captures a grimy, paranoid version of 1980s New York, and why sometimes a film’s limitations are exactly what make it memorable. Is it polished? Not even slightly. Is it coherent? Debatable. Is it a perfect Season 1 finale? Absolutely. Because sometimes the best B-Movies aren’t the slickest or the smartest… they’re the ones held together with ambition, madness, and just enough practical effects to make you believe a giant sky lizard might actually be nesting above Manhattan. --- So keep your eyes on the skyline, avoid suspicious chanting on rooftops, and remember… if something massive flies overhead… it’s probably already too late. Until next time, stay bold, stay bizarre, and never trust a city that doesn’t notice a giant monster living above it… because here at B-Movie Blitzkrieg the bizarre meets the brilliant one B-Movie at a time. --- Season One Wrap-Up Coming 10th April We’re not quite done yet. Join Duncan & The Baz for a special extended Season One round-up episode dropping April 10th, where we take a step back from the madness and look at how this beautifully chaotic season came together. We’ll be diving into: * Our Top 5 Best and Top 5 Worst films from all 22 movies we covered * Behind-the-scenes chat on how the podcast evolved (and occasionally derailed) * The surprises, disasters, and unexpected gems of Season 1 * And a sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 2 (July 2026) Longer, looser, and packed with questionable opinions...it’s the victory lap this season deserves. Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned… it’s that B-movies are never boring. TIMECODE: 00:00:00 - THEME SONG 00:00:45 - INTRO 00:07:25 - PLOT 00:10:58 - TOP 5 RAD/SAD/BAD MOMENTS 00:17:45 - BEST/WORST LINES 00:20:08 - PLOTHOLES 00:24:20 - SCORE 00:28:00 - CLOSE

Episode 19: Zardoz (1974) – The Gun Is Good, The Nappy Is Eternal

B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast – Episode 19 Zardoz (1974) Strap on your bandoliers, adjust your red nappy, and prepare for maximum philosophical confusion… The B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast is diving headfirst into the wonderfully unhinged world of Zardoz. This week, Duncan & The Baz attempt to unpack one of the most gloriously baffling cult films ever committed to celluloid. Directed by John Boorman and starring a moustachioed Sean Connery who clearly lost a bet with his agent, Zardoz delivers floating stone heads, post-apocalyptic weirdness, and philosophical musings that may or may not make sense depending on how much wine you've had. Set in a strange future where brutal “Brutals” serve an elite class of immortal intellectuals known as the Eternals, Connery’s Exterminator Zed discovers that the giant flying god-head dispensing guns and wisdom might not be quite what it seems. What follows is a psychedelic collision of sci-fi, social commentary, and wardrobe decisions that humanity was not prepared for. It’s confusing. It’s pretentious. It’s deeply weird. Naturally… we love it…or at least one of us does. --- In This Episode: * Is Zardoz a misunderstood sci-fi masterpiece or just completely off its rocker? * The Baz defends the power of cock mastery * Duncan attempts (and possibly fails) why he loves this movie. * Sean Connery’s is in this movie? How the hell did that happen? --- Top 5 Rad/Sad & Bad Moments: * The giant floating stone head delivering the immortal line: “THE GUN IS GOOD. THE PENIS IS EVIL.” ... Subtlety was clearly not invited. * Connery’s power over the turgidity of his penis * The Eternals’ … on a scale of 1 - 10…how much does Baz actually hate them? * Floating heads and vacuum packed sex dolls Duncan & The Baz dig into how Zardoz swings wildly between high-concept philosophy and absolute madness, why the film feels like a science-fiction fever dream, and how Sean Connery somehow commits 100% to every bizarre moment. Is it pretentious? Yes. Is it ridiculous? Also yes. Is it unforgettable cult cinema? Absolutely. Because sometimes the best B-movies aren’t the ones that make perfect sense… they’re the ones that leave you staring at the screen wondering what just happened. --- So polish your floating god head, question the nature of immortality, and remember… if a giant stone face starts throwing guns at you… things have probably gone very wrong. Until next time, stay bold, stay bizarre, and never trust a philosophical monologue delivered by a levitating monument…because here at B-Movie Blitzkrieg the bizarre meets the brilliant one B-Movie at a time. --- Season Finale Incoming Episode 20 drops Thursday, 27th March For the Season One finale, Duncan & The Baz head to 1980s New York to tackle rooftop cultists, stop-motion monsters, and one extremely angry flying reptile in Q: The Winged Serpent. Expect ancient Aztec gods, questionable police work, and Michael Moriarty absolutely losing his mind in the best possible way. Because nothing says season finale quite like a giant monster nesting on the Chrysler Building. And remember… The gun may be good… but a winged serpent is considerably worse.  TIMECODE: 00:00:00 - THEME SONG 00:00:45 - INTRO 00:06:02 - PLOT 00:09:28 - TOP 5 RAD/SAD/BAD MOMENTS 00:17:28 - BEST/WORST LINES 00:19:23 - PLOTHOLES 00:24:04 - SCORE 00:27:05 - CLOSE

Episode 18: The Warriors - Can You Dig It? Neon Gangs & Mythic Mayhem

B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast – Episode 18 The Warriors (1979) Clink your bottles, lace up your Converse, and watch out for roller skates — The B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast is hitting the mean streets of New York with The Warriors. This week, Duncan & The Baz run the gauntlet through Walter Hill’s neon-drenched, mythic vision of urban chaos, where gangs dress like Halloween never ended and every subway stop is a potential boss fight.Loosely inspired by The Anabasis (yes, really), this cult classic follows the wrongly accused Warriors as they battle their way home across a hostile city after a citywide gang summit goes catastrophically wrong. With face paint, baseball bats, and one of the most iconic villains in cult cinema history, this is street-level fantasy masquerading as a grindhouse thriller...and we absolutely love it. --- In This Episode: * Is The Warriors a timeless classic? * The Baz is all about full bush, no bras and bitch'n soundtracks. * Shocking subway deaths. * Duncan talks Cyrus...visionary leader or guy who absolutely needed better security? --- Top 5 Rad/Sad & Bad Moments: * Cyrus’ “Can You Dig It?” speech...electrifying, prophetic, and instantly fatal. * Park benches...handcuffs...police handbreak turns...nuff said. * Leather vests and no tops underneath...if only we had the figure to pull that look off?! * The DJ’s omniscient radio narration...somehow everywhere, always vibing. We dig into how The Warriors transforms New York into a surreal battleground, why its gangs feel like urban folklore, and how the film’s stripped-down dialogue and pounding music turn a simple chase into something legendary. It’s gritty, it’s stylish, and it proves that the scariest thing in the city isn’t crime...it’s organised cosplay. --- So grab your crew, stick together, and remember… once the sun comes up, the rules change.Until next time, stay bold, stay bizarre, and never underestimate a gang with a theme because here at B-Movie Blitzkrieg… the bizarre meets the brilliant one B-Movie at a time. --- Next Episode Drops Thursday, 13th MarchNext time, we leave the streets behind and head straight into existential madness with Zardoz. Expect floating stone heads, red nappies, philosophical monologues, and Sean Connery making choices that cannot be undone.So remember… the gun is good… and so is questioning reality at volume. TIMECODE: 00:00:00 - THEME SONG 00:00:45 - INTRO 00:04:48 - PLOT 00:07:45 - TOP 5 RAD/SAD/BAD MOMENTS 00:17:26 - BEST/WORST LINES 00:22:22 - PLOTHOLES 00:25:37 - SCORE 00:28:03 - CLOSE

Episode 17: Night of the Comet - Mall Rats, Mutants & End-of-the-World Chic

B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast – Episode 17 Night of the Comet (1984) Grab your Uzis, tease that ’80s hair, and make a run for the nearest shopping mall…The B-Movie Blitzkrieg Podcast is staring down the apocalypse with Night of the Comet (1984). This week, Duncan & The Baz cruise into a synth-soaked, neon-lit wasteland where most of humanity has been vaporised by a cosmic light show… and the survivors are mostly valley girls, maniacs, and mad scientists. Directed by Thom Eberhardt, this cult classic blends sci-fi, horror, and mall-punk comedy into a surprisingly charming end-of-days romp. Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney shine as Regina and Samantha, two sisters who dodge comet-induced extinction thanks to the protective power of steel shipping containers (science!). What follows is a cross-country joyride through empty cities, zombie-adjacent weirdos, automatic weapons, and the eternal question: if the world ends… who gets the shopping mall? --- In This Episode: * The logic of the comet? * The Baz built a sex doll once. * Duncan defends the end of this movie. * Are all truck drivers serial killers? --- Top 5 Rad/Sad & Bad Moments: * The comet itself…beautiful, deadly, and wildly inconsiderate. * The sexual tension. * Synths all the way baby. * The end of this movie…spoiler alert…Baz hates it. We dig into why Night of the Comet has endured as a cult favourite…equal parts goofy, grim, and weirdly optimistic…and whether it’s secretly one of the most fun apocalypse movies ever made. It’s got heart, it’s got lasers, and it’s got a serious beef with authority figures. --- So lock the doors, raid the food court, and keep one eye on the sky… because not every extinction event comes with this much attitude. Until next time, stay bold, stay bizarre, and never trust a scientist in mirrored sunglasses. Here at B-Movie Blitzkrieg… the bizarre meets the brilliant one B-Movie at a time. --- Next Episode is Dropping Thursday, 27th February War paint on, bottles clinking…next time we hit the streets of New York with The Warriors (1979). Expect gangs in baseball gear, iconic synth beats, mythic urban mayhem, and one of the greatest midnight-movie vibes ever committed to film. So remember… when the night comes down, you’d better be ready to run. TIMECODE: 00:00:00 - THEME SONG 00:00:45 - INTRO 00:05:06 - PLOT 00:08:00 - TOP 5 RAD/SAD/BAD MOMENTS 00:15:48 - BEST/WORST LINES 00:18:22 - PLOTHOLES 00:23:55 - SCORE 00:27:48 - CLOSE