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Grindbin Podcast - Grindhouse and Exploitation Films

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Welcome 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.

Episodes

3 hr 20 min
May 27, 2026Episode 442
Absurd (1981)

As a disclaimer, we recorded this prior to the passing of actor, writer, and Grindbin Hall of Famer, George Eastman. Matt, Mann, Bobby and Mike discuss the Joe D'Amato directed and George Eastman written slasher film about a killer with supernatural abilities... but more importantly this all takes place during the most important football game of the year guys.

3 hr 49 min
May 6, 2026Episode 441
Twin Dragon Encounter (1986)

Movie Melt Matt, Yobo, Bobby, and Mike discuss an incredible auteur effort from twin brothers. The McNamara twins decided when the Canadian government went after their martial arts careers, they could do only one thing, become international action movie stars... and that's exactly what they did.

3 hr
Apr 29, 2026Episode 440
Alien From LA (1988) AKA - The Grindbin Rumble

What happens when you forget to book the guests... well, the Grindbin rumble! And we talk about this Cannon films movie.

2 hr 35 min
Apr 8, 2026Episode 439
Pulgasari (1985)

Julie, Fern, Bobby, and Mike discuss the North Korean (you read that right) attempt at a Kaiju film. The movie is only half the story as we break down the only time in Grindbin history that a movie was made by someone literally taken hostage.

2 hr 36 min
Apr 1, 2026Episode 438
Stryker (1983)

Greg, Peter, Bobby, and Mike discuss a post-apocalyptic film that really tries out-lazy the rest of them. We got sand, some water, road warriors, cars, little people; it's everything you need for a great Grindbin episode.

2 hr 44 min
Mar 25, 2026Episode 437
Inframan (1975)

Steve and Izzy, Other Tim, Bobby, and Mike discuss the Shaw Brother's ill fated attempt to jumpstart a franchise superhero series to compete with Ultraman.

3 hr 1 min
Mar 18, 2026Episode 436
Coach (1978)

Our semi-annual March Madness episode has arrived with the Crown International CLASSIC, Coach from 1978. Chef Robby, Luke, Bobby, and Mike discuss what is sure to be a laugh-filled, jam packed, Crown picture full of fun basketball hijinx... right?

3 hr 25 min
Mar 11, 2026Episode 435
The Doll Squad (1973)

Bobby, Mary, Julie, and Mike discuss Ted V. Mikels film about a group of female CIA agents that try and save the world from a an evil genius who wants to subject the world to a curable virus. And the female agents keep dying. It's a great movie, no notes.

3 hr 19 min
Feb 18, 2026Episode 434
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

Wick, Chris in Miami, Bobby, and Mike discuss the legendary Friedken film, to Live and Die in L.A. which, if you haven't already, don't press play until you watch it.

2 hr 44 min
Feb 4, 2026Episode 433
Devil Times Five (1974)

Mann, Dash, Bobby, and Mike break down the troubled horror film Devil Times Five (also called People Toys). A fired director, killer kids, Leif Garret returns... this is a very special episode of the Grindbin.

3 hr 28 min
Jan 7, 2026Episode 432
Party Line (1988)

Yobo, Dash, Bobby, and Mike discuss the Leif Garrett horror movie about a brother and sister serial killer duo who lure men to their doom using... a party line.

2 hr 54 min
Dec 31, 2025Episode 431
The Outfit (1973)

Lee, Vaughn, Bobby, and Mike discuss the Robert Duvall, Joe Don Baker crime noir from 1973. Featuring a mind blowing discussion about postal uniforms! This episode has it all.

2 hr 33 min
Dec 17, 2025Episode 430
Thunder (1983)

Mann, Wick, Bobby, and Mike discuss the return of Mark Gregory to the Grindbin! Thunder (1983) is your standard Rambo rip off with a heavy dose of Italian filmmaking flare.

3 hr 23 min
Dec 3, 2025Episode 429
Hollywood Zap (1986)

Hollywood Zap is the mistake you make when discussing a random movie on the Grindbin and deciding to put it on the schedule. Chuck, Matt, Bobby, and Mike live with the regretful choice of having to watch this movie and talk about for three hours. Enjoy!

2 hr 7 min
Nov 26, 2025Episode 428
Mutant War (1988)

New guests Mike and Glich join Bobby and Mike as Camvember 2025 comes to a close with a... sequel?

3 hr 32 min
Nov 20, 2025Episode 427
Kill Squad (1982) - Camvember 2025

Camvember 2025 continues as Yobo and Matt join Bobby and Mike to discuss a movie where every scene ends in a fight... EVERY. SINGLE. SCENE.

3 hr 7 min
Nov 13, 2025Episode 426
The Messenger (1986) - Camvember 2025

Tanner, Daniel, Bobby, and Mike discuss the second entry in this year's Camvember, the Fred Williamson directed, The Messenger from 1986. Does this have all the magic of Fred's earlier career? Does Cameron film in more than one location? Did Fred just pocket most of the money and get a free vacation out of this whole thing?! All this... and more!

2 hr 47 min
Nov 5, 2025Episode 425
Easy Kill (1989) - Camvember 2025

Camvember starts out with... Frank Stallone. The stakes could not be lower in this "erotic" thriller where Cameron is just trying to go to bed, Frank literally won't go home, and someone might have blown themselves up or something. Wick, Yobo, Other Tim, and Mike try and figure out if anything makes sense on the first episode of 2025's Camvember.

2 hr 25 min
Oct 29, 2025Episode 424
Blood Beach (1980)

Fern, Artemis, Chef Robby, Bobby, and Mike discuss one of the laziest concepts for a horror movie yet... what if the SAND was the killer?! Yes, that's right, killer sand... or maybe something is lurking in the beach basement... find out on this episode of the The Grindbin!

3 hr 9 min
Oct 22, 2025Episode 423
Cruising (1980)

Brady, Bobby, JM, and Mike discuss the controversial William Friedkin film, Cruising (1980). Has time allowed this movie to be viewed differently? Is it still considered controversial? What are the popcorn bucket ideas?!  And please check out JM's Kickstarter! Horror Not Hate: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jmbrandt/horror-not-hate

2 hr 44 min
Oct 1, 2025Episode 422
The Champions of Justice (1971)

Chef Robby, Greg, Bobby and Mike discuss the return of Blue Demon to the Grindbin! Blue Demon and pals square off against the Black Hand's army of super powered little people in a classic lucha movie.

3 hr 2 min
Sep 24, 2025Episode 421
They're Playing with Fire (1984)

Yobo, Bobby, and Mike discuss Howard Avedis's (The Teacher, Dr. Minx) return to the Grindbin with... basically a remake of the Teacher, but this time with Sybil Danning!

2 hr 59 min
Sep 10, 2025Episode 420
Exterminator 2 (1984) - Summer Sequel Month 2025

Summer Sequel Month 2025 comes to a close with Chef Robby, Wick, Bobby, and Mike discussing the sequel to a beloved Grindbin movie. Can Ginty return for a little more bin magic? Will we see another hot dog cooked with a lamp? Does this movie have anything to do with the first Exterminator? DOES EVERYONE HERE LOVE GARBAGE TRUCKS?! All this... and more!

2 hr 18 min
Sep 3, 2025Episode 419
King Kong Escapes (1967) - Summer Sequel Month 2025

The Kaiju Krew is back to discuss the "sequel" to King Kong about... mining?

2 hr 35 min
Aug 27, 2025Episode 418
Deathstalker II (1987) - Summer Sequel Month 2025

Yobo, Terry, Bobby, and Mike continue Summer Sequel Month 2025 with the winner of the Patreon Poll!

3 hr 50 min
Aug 20, 2025Episode 417
Friday the 13th V: A New Beginning (1985) - Summer Sequel Month 2025

Summer sequel month 2025 starts with a bang as Chuck, Matt, Bobby, and Mike talk about an infamous entry in the Friday the 13th series.

3 hr 7 min
Aug 6, 2025Episode 416
Beach Party (1963)

The Beach Party Crew is back for "not yet" Summer Sequel Month where we discuss the origins of the Beach. Will we learn new information that fills in all the mysterious blanks from the sequels? Probably not.

2 hr 37 min
Jul 24, 2025Episode 415
The Mafu Cage (1978)

Chuck, Bobby, and Mike discuss a strange film about two sisters who REALLY love eachother and the animals they decide to keep in a giant cage in their home.

2 hr 16 min
Jun 25, 2025Episode 414
Mistress of the Apes (1979)

Steve and Izzy (EILFM) join us to talk about a classic ape film about drug deals gone wrong, breast feeding, and ape encounters of the sexual kind.

3 hr 27 min
Jun 18, 2025Episode 413
Karate Raider (1995)

Matt, Wick, Bobby, and Mike discuss a movie Matt Anderson has tried to get on the bin for over a year... was it worth the wait? Featuring Joe Estevez, Ron Marchini (Death Machines), and Burt Ward!

3 hr 32 min
Jun 4, 2025Episode 412
Lovely But Deadly (1981)

Fern, Yobo, Bobby, and Mike discuss a real enigma of a movie. When a chealeader goes undercover to find the drug dealer's who sold the drugs that led to her brother's overdose, she uncovers a mysterious criminal organization that runs deeper than she imaged. Featuring karate, fencing, Carl Reiner pool parties, rich kids who can't get their music career off the ground, chimichurri drug cocktails, what not to order with a salad, and so so so much more!

2 hr 55 min
May 29, 2025Episode 411
Grand Theft Auto (1977)

Matt Anderson, that guy Greg, Bobby, and Mike discuss the Ron Howard directorial debut for Roger Corman, 1977's Grand Theft Auto! When a wealthy girl decides to steal her car and elope with Opie in Las Vegas, her jealous ex, with the help of a local radio station DJ (The Real Don Steele), offer a cash reward to see who can catch them.  Featuring lots of talk about Burger King, Elevator toilets, and so so so much more!

2 hr 27 min
May 20, 2025Episode 410
The Solider (1982)

The Glickencrew (Wick, Chef Robby, Bobby, and Mike) return to discuss another James Glickenhaus flick. Grindbin all star for: Shakedown, McBain, The Exterminator, the expectations are sky high for this Ken Wahl classic. Featuring one of the longest Grindbin rants in history.

1 hr 4 min
May 15, 2025
MINI BIN: Human Fly Part 2

The bin will return next week with a brand new episode. In the meantime, check out the second part of the Human Fly saga from the Patreon mini bin

1 hr 46 min
Apr 24, 2025Episode 409
Sting of Death (1966)

The Grindbin finally returns as Bobby, Tim, Fern, and Mike discuss a horror movie about... jellyfish?

3 hr 25 min
Apr 2, 2025Episode 408
They Call Me Macho Woman! (1989)

Matt, Julie, Bobby, and Mike discuss the hidden gem, They Call Me Macho Woman! Don't let the Troma title screen scare you away, Macho Woman is everything you hope for in a bin movie.

3 hr 26 min
Mar 19, 2025Episode 407
The Warriors (1979)

Vaughn, Yobo, Bobby, and Mike close the month (quarter) of Yobo with the legendary Walter Hill film, The Warriors. If you listen to this show, you know the movie, there's nothing much I can add here.

3 hr 2 min
Mar 5, 2025Episode 406
Mardi Gras Massacre (1978)

Yobo, Chris in Miami, Bobby, and Mike discuss a movie that covers the ONLY ritual murder ever committed in New Orleans since the 1800s. With restaurants that serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner for the same meal, cops who go deep under the covers, and theatrical musical murder productions; this movie has it all!

3 hr 8 min
Feb 20, 2025Episode 405
The Boy Who Drank Too Much (1980)

Yobo, other Tim and Brady join Bobby and Mike as the month of Yobo continues with the 1980's TV movie "classic" about a young Scott Baio with a drinking problem and his friend who wets the bed but might make it to the Olympics one day. Or is this the movie about Scott Baio getting drunk and hitting his brother off a row boat with an oar? Either way, Yobo will be sure to explain it all because he has waited YEARS to bring this to the bin.

3 hr 31 min
Feb 6, 2025Episode 404
Seven (1979)

Yobouary starts strong with the classic Andy Sidaris film, Seven! Starring Grindbin All Star William Smith, this is Sidaris at his best. This movie has literally everything you could want... and, unfortunately, offensive comedy routines...

1 hr 56 min
Jan 30, 2025Episode 403
Don't Go Near the Park (1979)

Terry, Lee, Bobby, and Mike discuss a Patreon request from the producer of a classic Grindbin movie... Malibu High (1979)!   A movie that is baffling, highly probalamtic, inept in every way, and something (most) of us absolutely loved.

2 hr 59 min
Jan 23, 2025Episode 402
Hammerhead Jones (1986)

The guys discuss an incredible wrestling vanity project that surfaced online in the past few years. Starring Ted "Wolfman" Vernon, a man of many hats, including exotic car dealer, prizefighter, writer, producer, gun runner?!

3 hr 2 min
Jan 15, 2025Episode 401
The Banker (1989)

Tanner, Greg, Bobby, and Mike discuss the Robert Forester "banking" film filled with tons of hot banking action. Cash those checks, keep those receipts, and hit up your ATM, the Banker is in town!

3 hr 19 min
Jan 2, 2025Episode 400
School Spirit (1985)

Bobby, Yobo, Wick, and Mike celebrate the 400th episode of the bin with a classic "Roger Please" movie that in no way holds up to modern standards. This episode has it all everyone: over 3 hours, soy sauce scholorships, rolling chair and dip bars, and a morning zoo radio show. Thanks for sticking with us everyone!

3 hr 18 min
Dec 18, 2024Episode 399
Memorial Valley Massacre - CAMVEMBER 2024

In true Grindbin fashion, Camvember 2024 finally comes to a close over half way through December... but with a real banger! Yobo, Matt, Bobby, and Mike pitch the tent, self-Nell, and drink some crotch warmed high lifes for an ill-fated camping trip. Memorial Valley Massacre is one of the most incohorent, logic defying, and intelligence insulting movies we've ever seen on this show; which makes it a perfect way to end this year's celebration of the man who was barely in the movie.

2 hr 36 min
Dec 4, 2024Episode 398
Space Mutiny (1988) - CAMVEMBER 2024

Fern, Artemis, Bobby, and Mike continue their deep dive into Cameron Mitchel films with another David Winter's "classic" Space Mutiny. Fake beards, directors quitting, space nepotism, this movie has it ALL!

2 hr 39 min
Nov 14, 2024
397 Codename Vengeance (1987) - CAMVEMBER 2024

Wick, Lee, Vaughn, and Mike discuss an extremely unhinged Cameron Mitchell performance in a movie starring Grindbin legend, Robert Ginty. Directed by David Winters (Rage to Kill, Thrashin') Codename Vengeance is undoubtedly some sort of tax dodge scheme that nobody was actually intended to watch... yet here we are nearly 40 years later discussing it for 3 hours on a theme month dedicated to a man who didn't even know he made this movie. Happy Camvember everyone!

2 hr 23 min
Nov 7, 2024Episode 396
Screamers (1981) - CAMVEMBER 2024

Camvember 2024 has arrived and the boys find themselves stranded on an island full of fishmen in some weird sex game. Tanner, Bobby, and Mike are joined by new guest Greg (Absolute Zeros: Camp Launchpad, Junior Braves of the Apocalypse) to talk about a very drunk Cameron Mitchell appearance that really isn't supposed to be in the movie.

2 hr 35 min
Oct 30, 2024Episode 395
Night of the Demons (1988)

Bobby, Yobo, and Mike find themselves trapped in an abandoned house for the annual Grindbin Halloween episode! Night of the Demons is your classic "people stuck in a house" movie where we wander around for 90 minutes and hope something fun might happen. Does it? Will Yobo be spread over an open fire?? Did anyone bring the Double D batteries?!

2 hr 31 min
Oct 23, 2024Episode 394
Southern Comfort (1981)

Greg, Chris in Miami, Bobby, and Mike discuss the lesser-known Walter Hill film, lovingly referred to on the show as "Swamp Warriors". When a group of National Guardsmen get stuck in the swamps of Louisiana, they find themselves hunted by locals who really don't like outsiders. Featuring a cast of great charactor actors: Keith Carradine, Powers Booth, Fred Ward, Peter Coyote, and Brion James, this is a movie made for the bin.