Grindbin Podcast - Grindhouse and Exploitation Films
405 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsWelcome to the Grindbin, a podcast where your hosts Mike Wood and Chris Mann dig through the exploitation films and grindhouse cinema of the 1970's and 1980's. Join us on our journey to explore these forgetting film classics of decades past and breathe new life into the movies that time forgot.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
237 - Demon Wind (1990)
January 20, 2021 04:27 - 2 hours - 135 MBCandice, Charlie, Bobby, and Mike discuss a glorious mess of a movie. Demon Wind has everything you'd want: bad dialogue, nonsensical plot twists, ancient marital aids, and a cameo from Lou Diamond Phillips!
MINI - Faerie Tale Theatre: The Three Little Pigs (1985)
January 13, 2021 07:34 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBEnjoy one of our Patreon-only episodes of the Grindbin... Bobby, Mary, Shane and Mike discuss one of the most troubling things ever produced for children's television.... The HORNY version of The Three Little Pigs! New Grindbin coming next week!
236 - Don't Go in the Woods (1981)
January 06, 2021 04:58 - 2 hours - 98.2 MBBobby, Robby, Lee, and Mike discuss the classic James Bryan slasher in the woods movie. Jingle sticks, heirs to Razor fortunes, hubcap the cop, and the old bag a b****! This has everything you'd want in a bin movie.
235 - Truck Stop Women (1974)
December 30, 2020 07:41 - 2 hours - 103 MBWhere do we begin... a movie that should have been about a truck stop brothel and ended up being about stocks or something... an appearance by Shane and Terry's evil cousins... and, of course, Mario Bros. bits. It's a complete mess and a classic episode of the Grindbin.
Dial Code Santa Claus (1989) - Deadly Games, Game Over, 3615 code Père Noël
December 23, 2020 03:39 - 2 hours - 122 MBWelcome to the Grindbin Holiday special for 2020 featuring a movie that is surprisingly close to Home Alone yet came out before. 36.15 code Père Noël is a French movie where a kid is forced to defend his house against a murderous Santa Claus by setting traps.
234 - Dial Code Santa Claus (1989) - Deadly Games, Game Over, 3615 code Père Noël
December 23, 2020 03:39 - 2 hours - 122 MBWelcome to the Grindbin Holiday special for 2020 featuring a movie that is surprisingly close to Home Alone yet came out before. 36.15 code Père Noël is a French movie where a kid is forced to defend his house against a murderous Santa Claus by setting traps.
233 - The Pumaman (1980)
December 16, 2020 05:17 - 2 hours - 101 MBAn average white guy transforms into a super hero wearing khakis and is apparently the only hope for Earth. Donald Pleasance appears in what he calls the worst film he's ever been in. The Pumaman, the Pumaman, the Pumaman...
232 - Challenge of the Tiger (1980)
December 09, 2020 06:11 - 2 hours - 117 MBGrindbin All-star Bruce Le returns to the Grindbin with a movie he wrote and directed... and it's AMAZING. Believe it or not, Bruce Le is kind of a sex guy. Renowned playboy Dick Cannon (Richard Harrison) and martial arts expert Huang (Bruce Le) team up to stop an international group of terrorists hell bent of distributing a male form of birth control... huh?
231 - Shriek of the Mutilated (1974)
December 02, 2020 07:04 - 2 hours - 114 MBBobby, Steve and Izzy, Shane and Terry, and Mike are here to discuss a movie about popcorn parties, yetis, throwing toaster in the tubs, and everything else you could ever want in a movie. Thanks to Patreon member John Knott for the recommendation!
230 - Double Blast (1994) - Blairvember 2020
November 25, 2020 02:10 - 2 hours - 110 MBBlairvember 2020 concludes with the two duos Bobby and Mary, and Molly and Mike breaking down a 3 Ninja's rip off featuring Linda Blair, Robert Z'Dar, and new Grindbin legend Joe Estevez.
229 - Silent Assassins - Blairvember 2020
November 18, 2020 06:27 - 2 hours - 118 MBBlairvember 2020 continues with a true Blairvember miracle. Linda Blair, Sam Jones, fake babies, old people using computers, ninjas, racist dates, raw hot dogs dipped in peanut butter, roast beef, salami, deli, san...
228 - Summer of Fear (1978) - Blairvember 2020
November 11, 2020 06:02 - 2 hours - 135 MBWhat if we told you that Linda Blair starred in a Wes Craven movie that featured lots of horse crotch and all the men in the cast trying to sleep with their cousin? Well, it's real and there is no better way to start Blairvember 2020.
227 - Linda Lovelace for President (1975)
November 03, 2020 08:21 - 2 hours - 114 MBThe McCollums, Bobby, and Mike suffer through the worst movie in Grindbin history. What we thought would be a fun start to Blairvember ended up being a complete disaster that everyone regrets... have fun! Thanks to Patreon member John Corbin...
226 - Hack-O-Lantern (1988)
October 28, 2020 04:40 - 2 hours - 127 MBThe Grindbin Halloween special 2020 is here and it's a real family affair. Look out for satanic cults, sexy grandpas, and one of the greatest stand-up routines to appear on the Grindbin.
225 - Day of the Panther (1988)
October 21, 2020 06:06 - 2 hours - 120 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Julie and Alistair from the Movie Melt Podcast to discuss another Brian Trenchard-Smith movie, Day of the Panther (1988). Jason Blade is an undercover agent who tries to bring down an Australian crime ring run by a used boat salesman.
224 - Stunt Rock (1978)
October 14, 2020 05:31 - 2 hours - 129 MBSacrifice!!!! Bobby and Mike are joined by James and Heather (Movie Melt podcast) to discuss a Brian Trenchard-Smith (Turkey Shoot and Dead End Drive-In) vanity project about stunts, rock, and basically nothing else. Stunt Rock (1980) is a mess of a movie but a whole lot of fun.
223 - Silver Dream Racer (1980)
October 07, 2020 05:25 - 2 hours - 108 MBSteve and Izzy (from Everything I Learned From Movies) and Robby join Mike and Bobby to discuss a movie requested from one of our longtime Patreon members, Gregory Freeman. Silver Dream Racer (1980) features a scene that will be talked about on the Grindbin for years to come.
MINI - Zoobilee Zoo (1986)
October 01, 2020 07:05 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBGrindbin will be back next week with a new episode but enjoy one of our MINI bins in the meantime. We have over 70+ MINI bins on our Patreon: http://patreon.com/grindbin
222 - Contamination (1980)
September 23, 2020 04:17 - 2 hours - 127 MBDaniel, Tim, Bobby and Mike are here to discuss the return of Luigi Cozzi (Star Crash) to the Grindbin. Fresh off making a rip-off of Star Wars, Luigi tries his hand at making a rip-off of Alien. Featuring one of the greatest bad guy reveals in Grindbin history, this is an episode not to be missed. This episode is brought to you by our Patreon member Sir Charles.
221 - Street Trash (1987)
September 16, 2020 04:35 - 2 hours - 104 MBBobby, Spencer (We Cut Heads: A Spike Lee Podcast), and Mike discuss one of the most disgusting movies ever made... Street Trash (1987). Thanks to Trent on the Patreon for picking this movie.
220 - The Guy from Harlem (1977)
September 02, 2020 04:32 - 2 hours - 122 MBNick, Lee, Bobby, and Mike discuss a movie about a guy... from Harlem. If you're looking for action, romance, suspense, and an ending you'd never see coming; this movie is not for you. The Guy From Harlem is one of those movies that has to be seen to be believed, a movie only the Grindbin could make you care about.
219 - Nashville Girl (1976)
August 26, 2020 04:47 - 2 hours - 132 MBThe Patrons demanded it and it's finally here, Nashville Girl has made it to the Grindbin. Monica Gayle (Patch from Switchblade Sisters) tries to make it in the country music business but just gets sexually assaulted by multiple men for 90 minutes. Why did everyone want this movie to be on the show so much? Because they enjoy our pain.
218 - White Fire (1984)
August 20, 2020 02:24 - 3 hours - 164 MBWhite Fire is one of those movies that will be mentioned on the Grindbin for years. It's a special movie, like Mind Trap, Miami Connection, Dangerous Men, and Moving Target... a movie that will never, ever, be forgotten by the Grindbin audience. With an amazing soundtrack, horrible performances, and the most insane storyline you could ever imagine, White Fire is everything you hope a "bad" movie could be.
217 - Truck Turner (1974)
August 12, 2020 07:13 - 2 hours - 131 MBTanner, Faustus, Bobby and Mike discuss the Isaac Hayes classic Truck Turner. With a brilliant performance from Yaphet Kotto and a shocking role for Nichelle Nichols (Uhura on Star Trek), Truck Turner is a fun movie that is recommended viewing for any fans of exploitation cinema.
216 - Caveman (1981)
August 05, 2020 06:31 - 2 hours - 106 MBFrom the writer of Jaws and the drummer of the Beatles comes one of the worst "comedies" ever made. Will this take the honor of being the worst movie to ever appear on the Grindbin? Does Caveman have what it takes to mentally break multiple Grindbin hosts?
215 - Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)
July 29, 2020 05:23 - 2 hours - 121 MBSummer Sequel Month 2020 concludes with an entry in the Death Wish series, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown. The first movie in the series that removes Michael Winner from the director's chair is one that sees Bronson inciting a drug war between two rival mob families. Does that sound like a typical Death Wish movie? No? Well it's the 4th in the series and Bronson can barely be bothered to string more than 5 words together in a scene. This is the pinnacle of lazy Bronson and it's a glorious mess ...
214 - Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
July 22, 2020 05:12 - 2 hours - 137 MBSummer Sequel Month 2020 continues with a vacation to the beach. Don't let the name and rating fool you, what's billed as a family friendly movie is one of the horniest movies ever made. Silent film sex pests, swinger shacks, sawing women in half, and shoving hot dogs down throats... That's the name of the game!
213 - Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)
July 15, 2020 06:22 - 2 hours - 129 MBEddie, Terry, Shane, Bobby, and Mike discuss this Nightmare on Elm Street rip-ff as Summer Sequel Month 2020 continues. Does anyone remember a rockstar killer that haunts your dreams from the first Slumber Party Massacre? No? Well neither does Roger Corman, who's probably never even seen either of these movies he Produced.
212 - Gator (1976)
July 08, 2020 05:52 - 2 hours - 110 MBSummer Sequel Month 2020 begins with the return of Burt Reynolds as Gator McKlusky. We covered White Lightning years ago and this sequel has... nothing to do with it. Bobby, Robby, Tanner, and Mike break down Burt Reynolds' directing debut.
211 - Mag Wheels (1978)
July 01, 2020 04:40 - 2 hours - 89.6 MBIf there is one thing we've always loved on the Grindbin, it's the 1970's. Then came Mag Wheels... Who would have thought the director of Midnight Plowboy could create one of the most offensive movies of all time? Something so vile that it's been nearly wiped off the internet in an attempt to never show the true horrors that lurk beneath its celluloid skin.
210 - The Great Texas Dynamite Chase (1976)
June 24, 2020 05:38 - 1 hour - 79 MBTanner, Nick, Bobby and Mike discuss a classic Claudia Jennings movie brought to you by Roger Corman and voted on by our Patreon members. Candy and Ellie-Jo team up together to rob banks all over Texas, the have a great time and movie moves at a fast pace, then Slim comes around and ruins everything...
209 - The Stuff (1985)
June 17, 2020 05:38 - 2 hours - 121 MBEddie the Axe (The Let's Get Shitty Show) and Steve and Izzy (Everything I Learned From Movies) join Bobby and Mike to talk about the Larry Cohen classic... The Stuff (1985). Because enough is never enough...
Beverly Hills Vamp (1989)
June 10, 2020 05:59 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBHappy Deezember... in June... Mike was unable to finish editing the episode this week so here is a taste of a Patreon exclusive episode from waaaaay back. Enjoy!
208 - The Car (1977)
June 04, 2020 03:37 - 2 hours - 88.5 MBBobby, The McCollums and Mike discuss a movie about a killer car that's not called Christine. A killer car is on the loose is a small desert town and it's up to James Brolin to stop it. Thanks to Patreon member John Corbin for this pick!
207 - Aakhri Adaalat (1988)
May 27, 2020 04:19 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis episode is brought to you by Grindbin All-Star Tim from our Patreon. Aakhri Adaalat marks the first Hindi film to appear on the Grindbin and the boys have brought their resident film expert Faustus to explain the world of Hindi cinema and discuss one hell of a movie. If you were to describe this movie in 3 words: Hindi Death Wish...
206 - Rad (1986)
May 20, 2020 05:25 - 2 hours - 109 MBGrindbin All-star Hal Needham has sent us an Angel in the form of the gloriously bad 80's BMX film RAD. Does the director of Smokey and the Bandit know anything about BMX bikes? Is Lori Loughlin trying to scam her way into college? Did this kid actually spend 10 grand on T-shirts? Well get ready to go ass sliding with the bin and find out.
205 - Low Blow (1986)
May 13, 2020 05:42 - 2 hours - 94.9 MBLeo Fong, Cameron Mitchell, and Stack Pierce return to the Grindbin for a second helping of that infamous Fong charisma. While Killpoint established Leo Fong as an action star, Low Blow shows us that Leo is both a ladies man and a comedian. A real triple threat!
204 - Shredder Orpheus (1990)
May 06, 2020 04:17 - 2 hours - 83 MBDo you like punk music? Do you like skateboards? Do you like Greek mythology? Well you will LOVE Shredder Orpheus...
203 - Pinball Summer (1980)
April 29, 2020 04:48 - 2 hours - 96.9 MBPinball Summer (1980), a movie that is supposed to be about harmless fun and teens enjoying a summer break is anything but. You want to lose your faith in humanity? Fire up Pinball Summer! What the hell is wrong with Canada?!
202 - Killpoint (1984)
April 22, 2020 03:37 - 2 hours - 118 MBSteve and Izzy from Everything I Leaned from Movies (https://twitter.com/eilfmovies) join The McCollum boys, Bobby, and Mike for an epic episode of the Grindbin. In one of Cameron Mitchell's drunkest performances yet and certainly his best role on the bin, Killpoint is a Crown International action movie that is so bad it must be seen. Featuring action "star" Leo Fong in a deadpan performance that would make Chuck Norris grin.
201 - The Crater Lake Monster (1977)
April 15, 2020 04:02 - 2 hours - 175 MBThe boys are joined by Nick (https://thecreaturecodex.tumblr.com/) to talk about a monster movie from Crown International! The Crater Lake Monster, not filmed at Crater Lake, and featuring some of the best day for night shots you'll ever see, is a fun throwback to the heights of Loch Ness fever.
200 - Supervan (1977)
April 08, 2020 06:28 - 2 hours - 218 MBThe boys have finally reached episode 200 of the Grindbin and what better way to celebrate than by covering Supervan (1977). Thanks to all our wonderful listeners who've stuck with us and all the new people that have hitched a ride on the Straight Arrow along the way. Bobby, start the van!
199 - Class of 1984 (1982)
April 01, 2020 04:59 - 1 hour - 161 MBThe boys go back to school in great exploitation gem from a Grindbin all star director. A new teacher at a troubled inner-city high school (Perry King) soon ends up clashing with the delinquent leader of a punk posse (Timothy Van Patten) that runs the school. Featuring an appearance by a pre-Back to the Future Michael J. Fox!
198 - The Centerfold Girls (1974)
March 25, 2020 05:33 - 2 hours - 105 MBCenterfold Girls is everything you could want in a Grindbin movie: it's sleazy, it's ridiculous, and it's a real hidden gem. A religious fanatic hunts down the girls of the month in a men's magazine - and he's the least of their problems.
197 - Crawlspace (1986)
March 19, 2020 04:07 - 2 hours - 96.6 MBAre you ready for this? Daniel joins Bobby and Mike to discuss a great little horror film from 1986 starring one of the most notorious actors of all time, Klaus Kinski. Thanks to Patreon member Gregory Freeman for recommending this movie!
196 - Death Race 2000 (1975)
March 11, 2020 03:47 - 2 hours - 124 MBThe Roger Corman classic finally arrives on the Grindbin thanks to our Patreon member Mike Ratcliff! In a dystopian future, a cross country automobile race requires contestants to run down innocent pedestrians to gain points that are tallied based on each kill's brutality.
BONUS: Burn After Pitching
March 08, 2020 20:59 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBTanner is here with some choice clips for the Grindbin audience from his new podcast Burn After Pitching. https://twitter.com/BurnPitching
195 - Gorp (1980)
March 04, 2020 05:21 - 2 hours - 128 MBFrom the director of The Pom Pom Girls (1976) and The Good Son (1993) comes one of the worst movies to ever enter the Grindbin. What seems like a simple summer camp movie devolves into one of the most morally troubling and criminally awful films any of us has ever seen. Thanks to our wonderful Patreon members for voting for this film! Enjoy our pain.
195 - Bare Behind Bars (1980)
February 26, 2020 06:25 - 2 hours - 116 MBFaustus and the McCollum boys join Mike to talk about one of the most shocking movies to ever come to the Grindbin. Bare Behind Bars is a mysterious women in prison movie from Brazil that features both the 7th and 8th wonders of the world!
194 - Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
February 19, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBDISCLAIMER: this is actually from the Grindbin Patreon... Bobby, Tanner, and Mike recorded this full length episode for the MINI bin in April of 2019. A new Grindbin episode will be out next week!