Action Movie Landfill: Boobs and Fascism - Starship Troopers
From Oddjob Pod - A James Bond Podcast by ODDJOB POD
May 7, 2026
About this episode
The hosts dissect the film Starship Troopers, debating its themes of fascism and satire.
In this latest edition of the Action Movie Landfill, Gary, Graham and Terry dissect Paul Verhoeven's Sci-Fi action flick, Starship Troopers. Opinions on the significance of this film differ among is cohort of fans. Is it a biting satire on fascism and the US military industrial complex or is a fun action movie where the guys dressing up like Nazis is just a costume decisions. Does this film have a brain? Is it is intelligent? Would you like to know more? Listen to the podcast and make up your own mind. Download the podcast here or listen on the player below. The Oddjob Pod is also available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify and Amazon . Alternatively, add our feed to your podcatcher of choice . Love the OddjobPod? Please give it a 5-star rating. Like our Facebook page . Follow @oddjobpod on Twitter and on Insta
People in this episode
Hosts: Gary, Graham, Terry
Topics covered
- Starship Troopers
- fascism
- US military industrial complex
- satire
- action movie
Keywords
- Starship Troopers
- fascism
- satire
- action movie
- Paul Verhoeven
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Oddjob Pod
Books & works: Starship Troopers
More episodes of Oddjob Pod - A James Bond Podcast
- While they were Bond - Sean Connery in The Hill · June 7, 2026
- OOh my Gdd, itll be your Huckleberry: Tombstone · April 6, 2026
- OOh my Gdd, itll be your Huckleberry: Tombstone · March 4, 2026
- Celebrating Goldeneye 007 · February 4, 2026
- AML: The Master Of The Podcast Rope-A-Dope · August 30, 2025
- Old gags and deadbeat dads - Casino Royale (1967) · April 29, 2025
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Oddjob Pod - A James Bond Podcast podcast page.