The Mad Max Saga

The Mad Max Saga

From Den of Cin by Devin Lucas & James Dufresne

May 12, 2026 · 2h 51m · Season 7 · Episode 79

About this episode

The episode dives into the Mad Max film series, exploring its unique characteristics and cultural impact with guest Casey O'Connor.

Devin & James are back in the Den, and we're ready to hit the road with special guest CASEY O'CONNOR! This time we're deep diving into one of the most unique movie series ever created, THE MAD MAX SAGA! From the grimy exploitation charm of MAD MAX, through the high-octane thrills of THE ROAD WARRIOR and BEYOND THUNDERDOME, to the violent elegance of FURY ROAD and FURIOSA, there is really no other series that compares with George Miller's apocalyptic vision of the future. Along the way we discuss Australian biker films, Mel Gibson, Vernon Well's ass-less chaps (aren't they all?), bone-crunching stunts, Tina Turner in a car chase (!), the series' Oscar-winning return 30 years later on the shoulders of Charlize Theron & Tom Hardy, and how Chris Hemsworth fits into one of the greatest lineups of villains to ever rule a wasteland. We even take a moment to acknowledge the massive pop culture footprint the films have, leading to a million imitators from 1990: The Bronx Warriors to Waterworld. Join us as we ride eternal, shiny and chrome, into Valhalla!

People in this episode

Hosts: Devin Lucas, James Dufresne

Guest: CASEY O'CONNOR

Topics covered

  • Mad Max Saga
  • film analysis
  • Australian cinema
  • pop culture
  • action films
  • character studies

Keywords

  • Mad Max
  • George Miller
  • action films
  • Charlize Theron
  • Tom Hardy
  • Australian cinema
  • pop culture
  • film series

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: George Miller

Books & works: MAD MAX, THE ROAD WARRIOR, BEYOND THUNDERDOME, FURY ROAD, FURIOSA, 1990: The Bronx Warriors, Waterworld

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