Grindbin Podcast - Grindhouse and Exploitation Films

Fern, Artemis, Greg, Bobby, and Mike discuss what could be described as the Toho attempt at an a24 style film. Directed by legendary writer and director Ishirō Honda, a group of shipwrecked "friends" arrive on a deserted island filled with large, tasty, mushrooms. 

Pete, Yobo, Bobby, and Mike discuss one of the two movies made about the Lambada (The Forbidden Dance). Is this a hidden gem? Is it a fad? Find out on this episode. 

Bobby, Matt, Pete, and Mike discuss the sequel to the most successful franchise that ripped off Gremlins. 

Wick, Mann, Bobby, and Mike are here as Summer Sequel Month 2026 continues with a return to the Thunder Cinematic Universe! Will old man statue return? Everyone must really hate Thunder after the events of the first movie right? Do you think there will be more framed peace treaties?! 

Bobby, Matt, Terry, and Chef Robby discuss the Leo Fong "classic" where he reprises his role as P.I. Joe Wong in 1986's Blood Street! 

Bobby, Mary, Julie, and Mike go back to the beach (kind of) for the final time to discuss the official end to the beach party cinematic universe. 

Steve and Izzy, Vaughn, Bobby, and Mike discuss a real deep dive on Tubi about a reporter who goes in search of a long lost "comedian" in the African Jungle. A truly chaotic episode of the bin where someone might have not seen the movie, a host might be broken, and someone legit gave it a 5 star review. All this... and more!

The legendary Walking Tall finally comes to the Grindbin and just in time considering the revelations made about the man, the myth, the alleged murderer, Bufford Pussar. Wick, Dash, Bobby, and Mike discuss what was once just a vanity project with an incredible performance from Joe Don Baker that has now become an interesting time capsule of a deeply troubled man. 

Vaughn, Mann, Bobby, and Mike discuss a 1970s film about a scientist living in a bigoted neighborhood who decides to create a superman, or just likes to kill a bunch of rabbits. 

Faustus, Wick, Bobby, and Mike discuss, surprisingly, the first appearance of Paul Naschy on the Grindbin! 

Tanner, Lee, Bobby, and Mike discuss the David Carradine "classic" Deathsport. We are sure that everything went really smooth on the set of this movie and nobody was assaulted or physically ripped off a motorcycle before dying in a stunt. 

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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?

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!