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.
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Episodes
193 - Turkey Shoot (1982)
February 12, 2020 04:31 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBMann, Bobby, and Mike are joined by long-time listener and Grindbin Patreon member David from Australia! David brings Ozploitation back to the bin with the legendary Brian Trenchard-Smith flick, Turkey Shoot. We also make him explain himself for choosing Lunch Wagon... and the way back in the early days of the Grindbin.
192 - Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
February 05, 2020 06:19 - 2 hours - 99.8 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Patreon member Robby to discuss Grindbin All-Star Russ Meyer's return to the Grindbin. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, written by Roger Ebert (yes, THAT Roger Ebert), is one of Meyer's only studio films and an interesting piece of exploitation cinema history.
191 - Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986)
January 29, 2020 06:18 - 2 hours - 113 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Eddie (the Axe) to talk about the Patreon Poll pick for this month and the first appearance of the legendary Loyd Kaufman on the Grindbin. What's going on?!
190 - Hausu (1977)
January 21, 2020 05:16 - 2 hours - 123 MBA Patreon request from Richard Clarke brings one of the greatest movies we've ever seen to the Grindbin. House (Hausu) is a MUST watch for any exploitation film fan. The movie finally comes to the Grindbin and Bobby, The Howling Boyz, and Mike couldn't be more excited to try and explain the absolute madness of Hausu. Long live Mac!
189 - Supersonic Man (1979) - Son of Svengoolie
January 15, 2020 05:32 - 2 hours - 134 MBOn a very special episode of the Grindbin, Tanner, Bobby and Mike discuss the movie SuperSonic Man as it played during the last episode of Son of Svengoolie on WFLD-TV Channel 32 in Chicago. Complete with local commercials from 1986, this is an episode of the Grindbin not to be missed.
188 - Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS (1975)
January 08, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBFaustus joins Bobby and Mike to discuss one of the most infamous exploitation movies of all time. A movie that was a massive success, spawned multiple sequels, and was even reviewed in the New York Times, is still as shocking now as it ever was.
187 - The Candy Snatchers (1973)
January 03, 2020 00:58 - 2 hours - 113 MBBobby and Mike are joined by the Howling Boyz to discuss a great, disturbing movie that is a good example of innovative filmmaking in the exploitation genre. The Candy Snatchers is a disturbing and unique film that contains some really surprising twists that certainly separate it from most Grindbin fare. So start swinging those hammers and enjoy!
BONUS: Freddy's Nightmares - Season 1: Episode 1
December 29, 2019 23:03 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBHappy Holidays from the Grindbin... Join our Patreon to hear more MINI bins like these... https://www.patreon.com/grindbin
186 - The Zodiac Killer (1971)
December 24, 2019 16:54 - 2 hours - 132 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Matt from The Compañeros Radio Network to discuss one of the most notorious movies of all time. A brilliant scheme to catch the real Zodiac Killer, a pizza marketing stunt, and men in freezers; this episode and this movie, has it all.
185 - Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told (1967)
December 18, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 159 MBThe Haigladays for 2019 comes to a close with one of Jack Hill's (Switchblade Sisters, The Big Bird Cage, Coffy) first movies. Julie joins Bobby and Mike to talk about a movie way ahead of it's time and featuring a great vintage performance from Lon Cheney Jr.
184 - Wonder Women (1973)
December 11, 2019 06:30 - 2 hours - 121 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Daniel to ring in the second week of the Haigladays. Wonder Women is one of those amazing movies that has everything you could ever want in an exploitation film: bad kung fu, mad science, coke-fueled rants, and of course, Sid Haig in a puffy shirt.
183 - Black Mama White Mama (1973)
December 04, 2019 05:42 - 1 hour - 91 MBDecember is dedicated to honoring the late, great, Sid Haig on the Grindbin. Our Sidmas celebration begins with a women in prison film that finds Pam Grier and Margaret Markov chained to each other trying to break off a Filipino island.
182 - Ruckus (1980)
November 27, 2019 04:29 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBBlairvember 2019 closes with the triumphant return of Chris Mann as he joins Bobby and Mike to discuss the Dirk Benedict and Linda Blair "classic" Ruckus. A movie that did Rambo before Rambo, Dirk plays a Vietnam war vet who finds himself stranded in a small town and pursued by the cops and locals. Is Linda the only woman in this town? Is Dirk a secret werewolf? Find out on this episode of the bin!
181 - Zapped Again (1990)
November 20, 2019 05:39 - 2 hours - 112 MBIt wouldn't be a Blairvember without a movie that brings our hosts to the edge of collapse... and this year it's the unnecessary sequel, Zapped Again (1990). Remember Zapped with Scott Baio? Remember when they made a sequel to it 8 years later with only one person from the original cast? No? Well, strap in!
180 - Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic (1975)
November 14, 2019 04:24 - 2 hours - 130 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Eddy as Blairvember continues with a cautionary tale of a teenage Linda Blair in one of the most outlandish Blairvember films yet. Featuring a pre-Star Wars Mark Hamill, everyone in the cast trying to win that Emmy, and a famous director who forgot he even made this film, Sara T. is a classic entry in the Blairvember catalogue.
179 - Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
November 06, 2019 05:18 - 2 hours - 120 MBStrap on that dream machine and get ready for Blairvember 2019: The Bottom of the Barrel. The Howling Boyz are here to talk about one of the most baffling sequels ever made as voted on by our Patreon members. Was Richard Burton ever sober while making this movie? Was this a secret plot to sell The Exorcist Home Game to children? Did the studio executives really get chased out of a theater during a preview screening? Find out on this epic opening to our 4th Blairvember on the Grindbin.
178 - Trick or Treat (1986)
October 24, 2019 02:57 - 2 hours - 122 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Vaughn to discuss a Halloween metal movie that doesn't get much recognition from Horror fans. A bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Hallowe'en night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from making a Satanic comeback from beyond the grave.
177 - House (1985)
October 17, 2019 02:55 - 2 hours - 99.3 MBBobby and Mike are dragged back into the infamous House by Patreon All-Star Chuck. Will they survive? Will they Cobb this episode up?! Find out on this episode of the bin.
176 - Bloodsucking Freaks (1976)
October 09, 2019 06:04 - 2 hours - 103 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Grindbin Patreon member Daniel to discuss the gore film Bloodsucking Freaks. Sardu and his assistant Ralphus run a "magic" show where they torture and murder people in front of their audience... It's a trick! It's a trap! It's a treat!
175 - The Yesterday Machine (1965)
October 02, 2019 06:59 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBNazis, mad scientists, time machines, and a hero who has the charisma of a tree stump... That's the Yesterday Machine! Mike, Bobby, and special guest Lee are here to discuss a movie recommended by one of our amazing Patreon members Mike Ratcliff... thanks Mike?
174 - Breathing Fire (1991)
September 25, 2019 05:42 - 2 hours - 114 MBBobby, Tanner, Shane and Mike discuss an incredible direct-to-video movie staring Jonathan Ke Quan (Short Round from Temple of Doom), Bolo Yueng (Bloodsport), and Jerry Trimble. Have we found the Mind Trap of Martial Arts movies?
173 - Torso (1973)
September 11, 2019 04:16 - 2 hours - 103 MBFaustus comes to visit Mike and Mann in LA to record an in-person episode about one of Sergio Martino's infamous Horror films from the early 1970's. Torso, maybe one of the earliest movies that could be considered a part of the slasher genre, has all the hallmarks of classic Italian genre cinema.
172 - Death Wish 3 (1985)
September 06, 2019 03:33 - 2 hours - 120 MBBronson returns to the Grindbin for the finale of Summer Sequel Month 2019 on the Grindbin. Bobby and Mike are joined by Eddie to discuss arguably one of the greatest exploitation films ever made. Death Wish 3 is peak Cannon Films and features a 64 year old Bronson at his absolute laziest.
171 - Return of the Street Fighter (1974)
August 24, 2019 01:13 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBSummer Sequel month 2019 continues with Bobby, Shane, and Mike discussing the sequel to 1974's The Street Fighter with martial arts legend Sonny Chiba.
170 - La venganza de los punks (1987)
August 15, 2019 05:31 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBTanner, Bobby, and Mike are here to talk about the sequel to past Grindbin episode Intrepidos Punks! And boy... times have changed for the punks; they've changed a lot...
169 - Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College (1990)
August 09, 2019 03:42 - 2 hours - 126 MBIt's summer sequel month 2019 on the Grindbin and what better way to start another disastrous theme month than by watching one of the worst movies ever made... and what in the hell is a Ghoulie anyway?!
168 - Society (1989)
August 01, 2019 06:02 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBMike and Molly are joined by guests Amber and Austin to discuss a movie filled with secret cults, teenage drama, and, of course, the inside of a man's... "I love the smell of a hunt but I love the taste of a shunt!"
167 - Fraternity Vacation (1985)
July 26, 2019 05:51 - 2 hours - 119 MBWhere do all the cool kids in college go on spring break in 1985... Palm Springs??? Bobby, Shane, Terry, and Mike discuss a New World Pictures (Roger Corman) take on the frat comedy genre that co-stars a very young Tim Robbins. Tops are coming off, tents are being pitched, and we are jacked like hell to talk about this movie. Free Tivet!
166 - Night Train to Terror (1985)
July 21, 2019 19:09 - 2 hours - 114 MBTanner, Bobby and Mike discuss a movie request from one of our Patreon members (Robby Roberson). God and Satan are riding on a train and judging the lives of people who aren't going to die while they fly through space... DANCE WITH ME, DANCE WITH ME!!!!
165 - Coffy (1973)
July 11, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 108 MBJack Hill and Pam Grier return to the Grindbin in a classic 70's film that made Pam Grier a household name. Bobby and Mike are joined by listener and Patreon member Vaughn to break one of the bet blacksploitation films ever made.
164 - The Love Butcher (1975)
July 04, 2019 04:22 - 2 hours - 99.6 MBBobby, Shane, Terry and Mike are here to talk about one of the most amazingly bad movies ever made. An impressionist serial killer, two directors, one really mad cop, and an amazing connection to one of our very first episodes.
163 - Kill and Kill Again (1981)
June 26, 2019 06:20 - 2 hours - 131 MBBobby and Mike are joined by one of the Grindbin 4 (that there are only 3 of) Chuck, to discuss one of the greatest movies ever made... ever!
162 - Sex and Zen (1991)
June 12, 2019 06:54 - 1 hour - 142 MBFaustus, Mann, and Mike are here to discuss the most infamous Yip tease of all time! Sex and Zen is truly one of the most insane movies ever made... words can't do it justice.
161 - Howling II: ... Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985)
June 05, 2019 14:23 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBGrindbin All-Star director Phillipe Mora (The Return of Captain Invincible) returns to the bin with what is widely considered one of the worst movies of all time. The movie literally starts with someone saying, "your sister is a werewolf", what could go wrong?! Grindbin All-Stars Christopher Lee, Reb Brown, and Sybil Danning round out the cast.
160 - Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
May 29, 2019 05:31 - 2 hours - 91.8 MBGrindbin International Month concludes with Bobby, Mann and Mike at Hong Kong Robocon 2019 where they have been forced to review the Hong Kong Category 3 classic, Riki-Oh! If you've never seen this movie before, you should absolutely watch it before listening to this episode.
159 - The Tough Ones (1976)
May 22, 2019 05:29 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBGrindbin International Month continues with Bobby and Mike finding themselves in a compromising situation in Italy. Grindbin guest Julie comes to the rescue but the gang is forced to record an episode about an Italian Poliziotteschi film. The Tough Ones (also called: Rome Armed to the Teeth) is a classic Italian Cop Drama with everything you could ever want: Hunchbacks, Dirty Cops, Car Chases, and more!
158 - Intrépidos Punks (1980)
May 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBAs Grindbin International month continues, Bobby and Mike have found themselves floating on raft in the middle of Mexico with this week's special guest, Tanner! The boys, with nowhere to go, decide to review a great Mexican exploitation film, Intrépidos Punks.
157 - The Devil's Sword (1984)
May 09, 2019 00:17 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBAs Grindbin International month continues, Bobby and Mike find themselves stuck in Indonesia and just so happen to run into guests Terry and Shane in the local Sizzler. The boys have all seen the movie The Devil's Sword and decide to record an episode about it. This movie has everything you could ever want! Violence, action, magic, and even crocodile men!
156 - The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973)
May 01, 2019 23:48 - 2 hours - 83.3 MBGrindbin International Month is here! The boys are stuck in a hotel room in France with fake beards glued to their faces and forced to review a classic French slapstick film starring Louis de Funès. Is it a way out?!
155 - The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
April 26, 2019 00:17 - 2 hours - 105 MBWhat happens when you take a script from a feminist author that was meant to be satirical and have Roger Corman produce it? One of the most inadvertently hilarious slasher films ever made! Slumber Party Massacre is a true one-of-a-kind movie where half the crew had no idea what they were making. Bobby and Mike are joined by Eddy (@eddietheaxe from the Let's Get Sh**y Show) to discuss this Grindbin classic!
154 - Galaxy of Terror (1981)
April 17, 2019 19:22 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBMann, Bobby, and Mike are here to discuss an Alien rip-off from Roger Corman. With one of the oddest ensemble casts in sci-fi history, the crew of a space ship wanders around a planet for a while before a giant worm rapes somebody... seriously.
153 - The Black Gestapo (1975)
April 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBTanner, Bobby and Mike are here to discuss a Patreon poll pick for what would seem like a very controversial movie. During hard times in a local neighborhood, the police no longer effective, a local group volunteers to help clean up the streets and provide food and medical care to the poor. When violence erupts, half of the group splinters off and buys Nazi uniforms, while the others are upset they didn't get invited to the pool party. A movie that truly squanders it's potential but it's biz...
152 - Texas Lightning (1981)
April 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Joel (We Cut Heads: A Spike Lee Podcast) to discuss a movie requested by our Patreon member Eric. Texas Lightning stars Cameron Mitchell, his son and, for some strange reason, Marcia Brady (Maureen McCormick) in a role that... doesn't age well.
151 - Billy Jack (1971)
March 29, 2019 06:17 - 2 hours - 104 MBMike, Bobby, and Julie are joined by Captain Jack Heartless from the Captain Jack's Armbar Emporium podcast to discuss one of the most successful independent movies of all time, Billy Jack. The story behind the husband and wife duo of Tom Laughlin and Delores Taylor making this movie is filled with all sorts of twists and turns; even a presidential campaign! Get ready to be wopped by the Grindbin.
150 - Aenigma (1987)
March 20, 2019 00:54 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBMann, Shane, and Mike discuss Lucio Fulci's Grindbin debut by featuring one of his most insane films. What can only be described as a mix of Suspiria meets Screwballs 2, Aenigma is a movie that is truly an enigma. A sometimes comedy, a sometimes horror/slasher, and a sometimes steamy romance film, Aenigma is weird, fun, and very, very Italian.
149 - Grindbin Double Feature! The Origins of Grindhouse.
March 13, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 90.7 MBMike and Mann are joined by one of the Grindbin 4, Faustus, to talk about the origin of the term Grindhouse in a special double feature of the Grindbin. The guys discuss two different "scare" movie from the 1930s and find out why these films were once considered "educational". For anyone who is a fan of exploitation cinema, this is a must listen.
148 - Turkish Superman (1979)
March 07, 2019 01:57 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIt's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's... Turkish Superman? On this episode of the bin, Bobby, Tanner, and Mike discuss a movie requested from one of our Patreon members (Thanks Hughie!). Director Kunt Tulgar took a trip with his parents and saw Richard Donner's Superman, he then had the bright idea that he could do that himself... and he did! The result is one of the worst movies ever made.
147 - McBain (1991)
February 28, 2019 00:15 - 2 hours - 98.3 MBTanner and Mike are joined by special guest Eric to discuss a forgotten action gem from the early 90s that nobody remembers... and it stars Christopher Walken!
146 - Viva Knievel! (1977)
February 20, 2019 23:43 - 2 hours - 89.6 MBBobby and Mike are joined by Patreon member Shane (Undefeatable) to talk about a movie starring Evel Knievel and Gene Kelly... that nobody has ever heard of. How could this be? The story behind one of the most infamous flops in cinema history is a fascinating look at one of the most controversial characters in Americana during the 1970's, Evel Knievel.
145 - In the Folds of the Flesh (1970)
February 15, 2019 23:28 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBSpencer, from the "We Cut Heads: A Spike Lee Podcast", joins Mike and Bobby to talk about a Giallo movie from the early 70's that might give us a clue as to why Italian filmmakers used American-ized names in their future productions. In the Folds of the Flesh (1970) is an insane movie and fits right in with Valentine's day.