SPEEDING BULLITT: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF STEVE MCQUEEN

Hosted and produced by Kelsy Norman, Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen is an independent podcast series that takes an in-depth look at the Hollywood icon. Episodes include conversations with writers, academics, film historians, and other storytellers who provide insight into Steve McQueen and related topics. TIME STARTS NOW.

 
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Connect with the show on Twitter @SteveMcQueenPod or via email at speedingbullittpod@gmail.com.

Episodes of Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen are available below and in the archive section of this site, they can also be accessed through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

NEW EPISODES

 

105: Palm Springs Getaway

Long before Steve McQueen started vacationing in Palm Springs, California in 1961, celebrities were already escaping Hollywood to the desert. In this episode of Speeding Bullitt, historian Jim Cook shares his extensive research on Hollywood's ties to the Coachella Valley.


104: Steve McQueen in Palm Springs

The Steve McQueen expert Marshall Terrill joins me on this episode to discuss Steve's Palm Springs era. Together, we explore his former homes and revisit some of the actor's favorite spots. Later, I chat with the current owner of McQueen's first Palm Springs home, which you can rent for your next vacation.


103: Artificial McQueen

Writer, actor, podcaster, and Speeding Bullitt regular Dion Baia joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss five AI-generated Steve McQueen films created by ChatGPT. While this episode is purely speculative, Dion’s extensive knowledge of film and television makes for an engaging and enjoyable conversation.


102: McQueen on the Block

In 2022, Hagerty.com released an article titled The 10 Most Valuable Steve McQueen Cars Sold at Auction. On this episode of Speeding Bullitt, I'm joined by automotive journalist Matt Stone, author of McQueen's Machines, to explore the history behind these iconic vehicles in greater detail.


101: Long Live Steve McQueen

Over four decades after his passing, Steve McQueen's sense of fashion continues to influence what men wear today, including Tom Hoy from Easy on the Ivy and Lincoln McConnell-Brown from Dressing Like McQueen. Tune in as both men join me to discuss the icon's effortlessly cool style.


On the Set of Bullitt

During the summer of 1968, Leilani Chun found herself on the set of Bullitt alongside Steve McQueen. She joins me on this bonus episode of the show, to share her interaction with "The King of Cool."


100: Steve McQueen Forever

On this episode of Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen, I'm joined by Marshall Terrill, writer and Steve McQueen expert. Together, we explore McQueen's relationship with his third wife, Barbara Minty, his struggle with Mesothelioma, and his passing on November 7, 1980.