Exploding Helicopter

About Exploding Helicopter

The world’s only podcast celebrating films where helicopters explode.

Publisher

Exploding Helicopter

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2015

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

176 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Episode 176: No Escape

   “Is that kum chow chicken?”Owen Wilson is normally to be found in rom-coms, family friendly adventures, and the films of Wes Anderson. He is certainly not someone you expect to find as the hero in a tense, survive-the-night, action thriller. But that is where we find ourselves on this episode when we review NO ESCAPE (2015).We find out how the Zoolander star acquits himself in action hero mode, while enjoying a theatrical cameo from Pierce Brosnan, not to mention the exploding helicopter action. Show notesNo Escape (2015)Plot: In their new overseas home, an American family finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup. Cast: Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, Pierce BrosnanFollow Exploding HelicopterBluesky: @chopperfireball.bsky.socialWebsite: explodinghelicopter.comInstagram: explodinghelicopterFollow Rabbit Hole podcastsRabbit Hole podcasts: Lyrical Innuendo

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Episode 175: The Jewel Of The Nile

   “No sheep is safe tonight.”On this episode we take a look at THE JEWEL OF THE NILE (1985) to see if how the sequel to the Eighties box office smash Romancing The Stone measured up. We’re joined by Jairo from the True Bromance podcast to discuss whether Kathleen Turner’s dancing, extensive scenes of fire-breathing and juggling, and a [possibly] pharmaceutically enhanced Danny De Vito, can make up for a spectacularly lacklustre script. And of course we examine an exploding helicopter that’s the equivalent of cinematic pizza. Episode 175.Show notesFollow Exploding HelicopterBluesky: @chopperfireball.bsky.socialWebsite: explodinghelicopter.comInstagram: explodinghelicopterFollow True Bromance Twitter: @TruBromanceCast

3. 

   1 Aug 2026

   Episode 174: Hotel Artemis

   “No killing the other patients, rule number one.”We travel into the near future and check in at HOTEL ARTEMIS (2018), a mysterious, members only hospital for crooks, hitmen and con artists. We discuss the John Wick vibes, genre mash ups, and an exploding helicopter that could double as a video art installation. Show notesHotel Artemis (2018)Plot: Set in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles, 'Hotel Artemis' follows the Nurse, who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals.Cast: Jodie Foster, Sterling K Brown, Jeff Goldblum, Zachary Quinto, Sofia Boutella, Dave BautistaEpisode 174.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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