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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.

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    The Grindbin Podcast is a must-listen for any fan of grindhouse and exploitation films. Hosted by Mike Wood, Bobby Batson, and Chris Mann, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through the forgotten gems of the genre. With their insightful commentary, hilarious banter, and extensive knowledge, the hosts bring these obscure films to life in a way that is both entertaining and informative.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. They have a great dynamic that keeps the conversation flowing and the jokes coming. Their passion for these films is evident in every episode, and their enthusiasm is infectious. It's clear that they genuinely enjoy discussing these movies, and their love for the genre shines through in their discussions.

    Another standout aspect of The Grindbin Podcast is the quality of production. The sound quality is excellent, making it easy to listen to even when they are discussing older films with less-than-stellar audio. The use of clips from the movies helps to paint a vivid picture for the listener and adds another layer of enjoyment to the show.

    The worst aspect of this podcast is that it may not be for everyone. If you're not a fan of grindhouse or exploitation films, you may find it difficult to get into this podcast. Additionally, some listeners may not appreciate the sometimes crass humor or offensive jokes that are made during discussions about these films.

    In conclusion, The Grindbin Podcast is a must-listen for fans of grindhouse and exploitation films. The hosts' passion for the genre, combined with their entertaining banter and extensive knowledge, make for an enjoyable listening experience. Whether you're already familiar with these types of movies or are new to them, this podcast offers something for everyone who enjoys a good/bad grindhouse film.



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    410 - The Solider (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 147:01


    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. 

    MINI BIN: Human Fly Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 64:46


    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

    409 - Sting of Death (1966)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 106:06


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

    408 - They Call Me Macho Woman! (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 205:17


    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. 

    407 - The Warriors (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 206:13


    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. 

    406 - Mardi Gras Massacre (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 182:11


    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! 

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    405 - The Boy Who Drank Too Much (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 188:22


    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.

    404 - Seven (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 211:28


    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... 

    403 - Don't Go Near the Park (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 116:27


    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. 

    402 - Hammerhead Jones (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 179:29


    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?!

    401 - The Banker (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 182:39


    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! 

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    400 - School Spirit (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 199:17


    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! 

    399 - Memorial Valley Massacre - CAMVEMBER 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 198:08


    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. 

    398 - Space Mutiny (1988) - CAMVEMBER 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 156:30


    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! 

    397 Codename Vengeance (1987) - CAMVEMBER 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 159:16


    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!

    396 - Screamers (1981) - CAMVEMBER 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 143:53


    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.  

    395 - Night of the Demons (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 155:54


    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?!

    394 - Southern Comfort (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 151:05


    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. 

    393 - The Boss (1973)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 124:12


    The Patreon Poll winner for "Silva September" is here... in October!  Vaughn, Chuck, Bobby, and Mike discuss the Fernando Di Leo crime drama in which Henry Silva plays our leading man (only not in his own voice). Does the Boss live up to the hype? Will we get a complete org chart of the mob before the movie is over? Did we find yet another Grindbin movie sponsored by J&B Scotch?! All this... and more!

    392 - Thrilling Bloody Sword (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 175:29


    Wick, Brady, Bobby, and Mike discuss the Taiwanese re-imagining of Snow White. Only this time she is birthed from a space bean and restaurant Cyclops rule the streets.

    391 - On the Right Track (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 162:02


    Yobo, Molly, Bobby, and Mike FINALLY discuss the Gary Coleman "classic" about him living in a train station locker and betting on horses. Who was this made for? Why did they destroy an entire rain forest to build a train station Shakey's? And is Gary just actually a vampire? All these questions will be answered... and more! 

    390 - Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 143:55


    Faustus joins Bobby and Mike to talk about the Dino De Laurentiis "spoof" of James Bond films. CIA agent Kelly is stationed in Rio de Janeiro, covertly monitoring a wealthy industrialist, David Ardonian, who harbors a secret plan to sterilize the global population and repopulate the world himself, with captured women in clear cubes.

    389 - Reform School Girls (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 163:40


    Tanner, Fern, Bobby, and Mike find themselves locked up with Grindbin All Star Tom DeSimone (Hell Night, Chatterbox, Angel III) in his "sendup" of women in prison movies. What promises to be a fun time ends up being one of the most angry, mean-spirited films we've seen in a long time. Tom, you doing ok buddy?

    388 - Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983) - Summer Sequel Month 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 160:40


    Summer Sequel Month 2024 comes to the a dramatic close with the Patreon Poll winner, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3. Chuck, Bobby, and Mike discuss the movie that wouldn't die by forcing it's way into existence. Can a Bandit movie exist without the Bandit? Has Jerry Reed seen the first two films?? Did Jackie Gleeson put his mom in this movie?! IT'S ALL IN THE EPISODE!!!

    387 - Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster (1991) - Summer Sequel Month 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 162:03


    Lee, Daniel, Bobby, and Mike are here to discuss the Lorenzo Lamas "classic" Snake Eater 2! Have any of us seen a Snake Eater before? Does this movie have anything to do with the first one? Do we end the episode fighting on a roof with wheelchairs?! All this... and more! 

    386 - Penitentiary III - Summer Sequel Month 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 178:21


    Yobo, Terry, Bobby, and Mike find themselves locked back up in the Penitentiary for one more fight (even though we said we would never fight again and it doesn't really make any sense for us to be locked up for a third time). Can Canon elevate the Penitentiary series to new heights? Can you eat an orange with the skin on? Will Yobo mention the completely outdated Hawk Tuah girl 15 times?! Find out on this episode of the bin!

    385 - Bikini Beach (1964) - Summer Sequel Month 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 199:28


    The beach party crew (Mary, Julie, Bobby, and Mike) are back for the first week of Summer Sequel Month 2024! This year we find the beach infected by the British Invasion, a doppleganger Frankie, a confused Don Rickles, one of the stiffest chair shots you'll ever see, and... are we still having fun in beach world???? Find out on this episode of the bin!

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    384 - Vicious Lips (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 114:14


    Steve and Izzy from EILFM (Everything I Learned from Movies) join Bobby and Mike to discuss the Albert Pyun "classic" that he apparently filmed, dumped off to an editor, and never looked at again. An all female rock band gets the gig of a lifetime, they just have to fly across the galaxy to get there, that sounds fun... right? There has to be SOME fun in this movie... right? There has to be a movie in here... right? Find out on this episode of the bin!

    383 - Me and Him (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 206:05


    Matt (from Movie Melt!), Yobo, Bobby, and Mike discuss a German movie about a man whose dick starts talking to him on his birthday. The guys also delve into exciting topics like how much a box costs and proper library foot etiquette. All this... and more!

    382 - 52 Pick-Up (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 180:37


    Bobby, Brady, Vaughn, and Mike discuss one of the attempts for the Cannon Group to go legit with the John Frankenheimer thriller, 52 Pick-Up. Written by Elmore Leonard (Grindbin all-star for Stick), starring Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret, and featuring incredible performances from John Glover and Clarence Williams III, this movie is a real hidden gem in the Cannon catalog.  Even stranger, this might not be the first time Cannon tried to adapt this film... 

    381 - Alligator (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 171:48


    Bobby, Chef Robby, fourth chair Vaughn, and Mike talk about the animal attack movie that's actually about a man's insecurities facing baldness. Featuring an incredible performance from Henry Silva, Robert Forester getting multiple police partners killed, and a potentially very problematic relationship; Alligator has eveything you could hope for in a Grindbin movie!

    380 - Hardcore (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 196:51


    Welcome to the Grindbin father's day special! Join Wick, Chuck, Bobby, and Mike as they discuss the winner of a recent "good" movie Patreon Poll from writer/director Paul Schrader. When George C. Scott's daughter goes missing on a church trip, he hires a private investigator (Peter Boyle) to track her down. What ensues is a dive into the seedy underworld of the west coast adult industry, and George C. Scott in the most ridiculous wig you've ever seen.

    379 - The Legend of the Roller Blade Seven (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 165:05


    Chef Robby, Wick, Bobby, and Mike endure the worst movie we've ever watched on the Grindbin. There have been a lot of intellorable movies on this show but nothing, NOTHING, compares to The Legend of the Roller Blade Seven. From the director of Hell Comes to Frogtown and Baby Ghost, comes the worst excuse for a "movie" ever created. Thanks to our Patreon member who requested it! (we do really appreciate your support...)

    378 - Stick (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 186:57


    Bobby, Yobo, new guest Joe, and Mike talk about what many on letterboxd deems the "worst Burt Reynolds movie". Based on an Elmore Leonard novel (and screenplay) Burt finds himself fresh out of prison and getting caught up in the local Miami crime scene. Strap in for lot of horrible jokes, the return of Jai alai to the bin, the weakest of insects, and Burt getting splinters in his mouth from the most wooden performance ever on the Grindbin. 

    377 - Day of the Cobra (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 139:14


    Lee, Bobby, new guest Mike Bagford, and original Mike discuss the Franco Nero detective movie where he goes to Italy to solve a case but instead finds his estranged son, kisses him on the lips, and then dates Sybil Danning for awhile. But he don't give a damn, he's the Cobra!

    376 - Toy Solders (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 205:12


    Part-time guest Tim Yobo, Matt, new guest Greg, and Mike discuss a little known direct-to-video action flick starring Jason Miller (The Exorcist) and featuring the on-screen debut of Grindbin all star Tim Robbins (Franternity Vacation). Like many of the random island action movies we've covered in the past, this is a hidden gem and absolutely bonkers. 

    375 - The Bermuda Triangle (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 139:24


    The boys are back and stuck on a boat in the open sea. After debating for 30 minutes about Milk consumption, Yobo, Bobby, Mike, and new guest John discuss the John Huston CLASSIC the Bermuda Triangle. If you love floating dolls who eat raw meat and extended scenes of debating whether or not a dotor has the energy to cut someone's leg off, this is the movie for you!

    374 - The Alien Factor (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 119:12


    Yobo, Fern, Bobby, and Mike discuss the winner of a recent Patreon poll. A town is flipped upsidedown when a space ship crash lands near Baltimore. It's low budget filmmaking at it's finest. 

    373 - The Manitou (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 138:00


    Bobby, Fern, Julie, and Mike discuss the Tony Curtis horror film about his lady friend growing a strange tumor that births a 400 year old demonic Native American spirit. Tony plays a psychic yet somehow didn't see this one coming. 

    372 - Fast Break (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 185:12


    Tanner, Luke, Bobby, and Mike celebrate March Madness by discussing the Gabe Kaplan EPIC about college basketball. You ever wanted to watch extended on ball drills in your movie? Did you ever want to see the team win by 40 and never trail? Then this is the sports movie for you!

    371 - Sonny Boy (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 164:30


    Vaughn, Lee, Bobby, and Mike discuss a family film about a kidnapped boy who has his tongue cut out and is raised to be a criminal by his adopted parents David Carradine and Paul L. Smith. It's as wild as it sounds and is a movie (and an episode) worth checking out. 

    370 - Non Stop Trouble With My Double (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 141:51


    Bobby, Fern, and Mike discuss a request from a listener and... we would like to formally apologize Germany. Not only did we not enjoy this movie, we've found a new Tentacles. For whatever reason, if you love this movie, this might be one you want to skip. 

    369 - The Exterminator (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 146:14


    Bobby, Wick, Chef Robby, and Mike are jacked like hell to see Grindbin all stars James Glickenhaus (Shakedown, McBain) and Robert Ginty (White Fire) return to the bin but all they can think about is how Christopher George (Pieces, Enter the Ninja) cooks a hot dog... Seriously, we are still thinking about it... everyday. 

    368 - The Last Match (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 143:06


    Chris in Miami, Jeff, Bobby, and Mike get ready for the big Super Match this Sunday by discussing the lost "football" movie starring Ernest Borgnine, Oliver Tobias, Henry Silva, and Charles Napier.  The backstory for this movie is legendary but a guest's personal connection to this film uncovered during the episode is mind blowing. 

    367 - Uninvited (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 125:08


    Chuck, Tim, Bobby, and Mike discuss the unforgettable Greydon Clarke classic featuring George Kennedy pissed off on a boat with a killer cat. This movie has everything you could ever want: complicated crime plans, maritime law, and paperwork!!!! 

    366 - Freebie and the Bean (1974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 133:14


    Bobby, Chef Robby, Jersey James, and Mike break down the proto-buddy cop movie starring James Caan and Alan Arkin as two San Francisco cops who spend most of the time beating the hell out of people; especially if they didn't commit any crimes. try

    365 - Death Machines (1976)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 213:50


    Yobo, Matt, Terry, and Mike discuss one of the greatest Grindbin movies yet! Death Machines has EVERYTHING you could ever want from a bin movie: overly complicated criminal plans, milk toast characters who you don't want to root for, excessive paperwork as a plot device, and more! 

    364 - Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 207:25


    Wick, Yobo, Chris in Miami, and Mike celebrate the holiday season with the classic Santa slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night. When little Billy's grandpa tries to warn him about the evils of Santa, the kid doesn't listen and his whole life is destroyed. It's a movie, and episode, full of very valuable life lessons just like catatonic Grandpa used to tell you. 

    363 - Fake-Out (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 185:19


    Pia Zadora finally returns to the bin! Yobo, Bobby, new guest Jeff, and Mike discuss this Pia Zadora, Telly Savalas crime caper in Las Vegas. Despite being financed by Pia's then husband, filmed at his hotel (The Riveria), and simply a vehicle for more Pia screen time, this is a strangely enjoyable movie! So grab a Pia-tina and enjoy extended scenes of Telly gambling and grabbing butts.  This episode featured some technical difficulties in our first hour. If you're interested in seeing and hearing the almost four hour cut (including live watches of Telly Savalas music videos) check out our Patreon. 

    362 - Xanadu (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 201:48


    Yobo, Steve, Matt, and Mike discuss the ill-fated Olivia Newtown John and ELO musical. Featuring hot and sandy popcorn at the beach, maybe our most elaborate and nonsensical movie scam yet, guys rubbing themselves Xanadu in the Getty, and the hardest takes Yobo has ever had on interior design and rollerskating club logistics.  With more than double the runtime of the movie, this is an epic episode of the bin that shouldn't be missed. 

    361 - Dixie Ray: Hollywood Star (1982) - Camvember 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 130:46


    Steve and Izzy from EILFM join Bobby, Mary, and Mike as Camvember 2023 comes to a close with the adult film Cameron didn't know he starred in... allegedly. Dixie Ray, eventually cut into an R rated film called "It's Murder Baby" is a noir thriller that features some of the most uncomfortable, exposition laden sex scenes, and a very, very drunk Cameron. It's the perfect, akward way to end 2023's Camvember. 

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