BEHIND THE STUNTS
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 released 'STUNTS, BOND STUNTS' the definitive guide to the stunts history of the James Bond Film Series.
Episodes
263 episodes
TAURUS WINNERS & NOMINEES
Here is a list of the Winners and Nominations for this years Taurus World Stunt Awards
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Season 18
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Episode 18
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12:33
THE TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS 2026
As you are aware I was in LA last month for the 25th Anniversary of the TWSA and was given the opportunity of attending the show and spending some time chatting with the stunt professionals.Here is a catch up of the event and a list of t...
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Season 18
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Episode 17
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59:57
CHUCK NORRIS TRIBUTE 1940-2026
We learn today via social media of the passing of a huge action icon.CHUCK NORRIS was part of a stunt family. Not just in his films but in his actual family. AARON, and ERIC were both stuntmen who moved into the world of stunt coordinati...
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Season 18
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Episode 16
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7:02
Behind The Stunts chats with STUNTS UNLIMITED
One of the greatest days of my life. Getting an opportunity to chat with three remarkable stuntmen in the offices of 'Stunts Unlimited' was an extraordinary highlight to my week in Los Angeles.BUDDY JOE HOOKER, GREG BARNETT & ALAN OL...
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Season 18
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Episode 14
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1:43:14
CHARLIE PICERNI LA INTERVIEW
Charlie Picerni is without shadow of a doubt one of the best stuntmen/coordinators and 2nd unit directors the business has ever seen.It was such a thrill to spend some time with him on zoom, as he's not LA based these days, to chat about...
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Season 18
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Episode 15
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1:08:39
BRHIND THE STUNTS in Los Angeles
So I finally made it to the City of Angels....certainly more wet than I anticipated, but sometimes these things happen. I'm here for Taurus but can also let you know what I'm up to....enjoyTAURUS NOMINATIONS 2026
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Season 18
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Episode 13
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12:45
James Bond Reddit Top 10
Back end of last week Reddit/Den of Geek released a Top 10 of the 'Best Stunts That James Bond Movies Ever Dared' So, let's explore this list and see if they're right or wrong shall we?Enjoy
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Season 18
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Episode 12
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43:11
TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS 25th ANNIVERSARY
It's hard to believe that it's 25yrs since the creation of the Taurus World Stunt Awards. Here in the UK we saw it on late night TV, 2am in the morning in the graveyard shift. But it harked back to the stuntman awards from the 1980s.Its ...
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Season 18
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Episode 11
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24:32
HAL NEEDHAM BOOK CHAPTER 6: 'Get It Done Needham'
Another chapter from Hal Needhams book - enjoy
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Season 18
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Episode 10
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26:31
EXPLORING PRE-VIZ IN ACTION
Massively important area Pre-Viz, so we take a look at why its crucial to work everything out before shooting, not only from a safety point of view but also from a creative position.Enjoy
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Season 18
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Episode 9
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7:12
HAL NEEDHAM - (Chapter 5. 'If you're booked to burn...don't drown')
Another chapter from Hal Needham's book https://linktr.ee/behindthestunts
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Season 18
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Episode 8
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43:38
THE HEROES OF TELEMARK 1965
They used to knock war pictures out every five minutes back in the 50s and 60s. Here's another corker. Kirk Douglas and Richard Harris battling it out on screen against the Nazi's and on set against each other...a great deal of testosterone on ...
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Season 18
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Episode 7
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8:37
ZULU 1964
Possibly the greatest war film of our time. Stanley Baker leads a great cast that includes a man destined for bigger things, Michael Caine and two stuntmen who took their interactions very seriously indeed. JOHN SULLIVAN and JOE POWELL
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Season 18
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Episode 5
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10:30
STUNTMAN by Hal Needham (CHAPTER 4 Don't Be Afraid To Take A Chance To Make A Big Impression)
Chapter 4 of Hal Needham's bookEnjoy
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Season 18
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Episode 6
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39:15
Stuntman by Hal Needham (CHAPTER 3 Bullshit Doesn't Photograph)
Another chapter of Hal Needham's book - enjoy
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Season 18
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Episode 4
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21:46
A CHRISTMAS GREETING
A thank you from me to you....and exciting news for next year
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Season 18
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Episode 3
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6:13
STUNTMAN - by Hal Needham (Chapter 2 'The Making of a Stuntman')
Chapter 3 of Hal Needhams Book....enjoy.
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Season 18
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Episode 2
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30:42
100 RIFLES - 1969
An everyday story of revolutionary folk....Jim Brown in his first big lead role, stars alongside Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welsh in this action packed adventure. CHUCK ROBERSON is at the helm as 2nd Unit Director and Stunt Coordinator.......
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Season 18
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Episode 1
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8:44
STUNTMAN - by Hal Needham (Chapter 1 'Sharecroppers Son')
Chapter 1 of Hal Needham's book - enjoy
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29:22
Tony Van Silva 1949 - 2025
Such sad news this morning as we learn that British stuntman Tony Van Silva has sadly passed away at the age of 76.A remarkable individual, not just in the business but in every day situations. A true gentleman who'll be missed by all wh...
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18:24
STUNTMAN - by Hal Needham (Previews)
As you probably remember, last year we started reading the book 'Nobody Does It Better' by Bob Simmons. This was very well received and I've had many requests to do another audiobook read this year.So, our chosen book is by the legendary...
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19:44
THE WILD GEESE (1978) Revisited
This year marks the 47th Anniversary of 'The Wold Geese' hitting the big screens. Back when film stars were proper film stars. Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore and Hardy Kruger with an added pinch of Stewart Granger for good measure....
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Season 17
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Episode 21
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14:54
MICKEY GILBERT and the ACADEMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Tom Cruise recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Academy for services to film. This reminded me of an occasion back in 2004 when Blake Edwards received a lifetime achievement Academy Award and was abley assisted by Jim Carrey ...
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Season 17
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Episode 20
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15:43
A VIEW TO A KILL @ 40 with Roger Moore's stunt double JASON WHITE
Can you believe it's been 40yrs since Roger Moore bowed out of the James Bond role? Seems like only yesterday for me and as long as I have breath in my body he's still my favorite. But, at the time, there was a great deal of flack when the publ...
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Season 17
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Episode 19
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38:42
THE SICILIAN CROSS 1976
An everyday story of mafia folk....a cross being gifted from Sicily to the US with large quantities of drugs hidden inside. Roger and Stacey, must seek out those who used it as a 'mule' piece and those who kill anyone who gets in its way. Stunt...
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Season 17
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Episode 18
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10:39
