80s Flick Flashback

Author: Timothy Williams

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/80sflickflashback/subscribe The 80s Flick Flashback Podcast is for everyone who either grew up watching movies in the 80's or discovered the joy of these cinematic treasures. On each episode creator and host Tim Williams, along with a guest co-host, discuss an 80's flick by sharing their first-time watch memories, favorite iconic scenes, and even learning some behind the scenes facts and stories along the way.
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"Clash of the Titans" (1981) with Chris McMichen
Episode 9
Friday, 24 April, 2026

Release the Kraken! This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-host Chris McMichen journey back to 1981 to revisit the ultimate mythological masterpiece: Clash of the Titans.Before digital pixels took over, Ray Harryhausen’s legendary stop-motion magic brought the gods of Olympus and the monsters of the Styx to life. We’re diving deep into our earliest childhood memories of the Kraken, the terrifying (and surprisingly effective) Medusa sequence, and the mechanical owl that everyone—love him or hate him—remembers: Bubo.From the gravitas of Laurence Olivier to the groundbreaking practical effects that defined an era, we explore why this blend of Greek mythology and Hollywood royalty remains a timeless cult classic. We’ll also talk about the vintage toy line, the film's massive box office impact, and where it lands on our Rewatchability and Nostalgia Meter today.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Clash of the Titans06:04 Rewatching and Nostalgia11:52 Cast and Characters16:54 Impact and Legacy23:07 Notable Performances and Behind the Scenes28:09 The Enforcer of Many Roles34:13 Trivia and Original Storyline39:20 The Clash of the Titans Sequel45:36 Rewatchability and Nostalgia Meter