The Grindhouse Sleaze Podcast

In the season finale of Grindhouse Sleaze, J-Fed, The Champ, and Zee Lupes tackle the infamous cult classic I Spit on Your Grave (1978), aka Day of the Woman. From VHS memories and banned histories to the questionable acting and surprisingly tame violence compared to its modern remake, the crew break down its grindhouse legacy, sequels, and why it still sparks debate today. Along the way, they swap laughs about traumatic movie moments, from NeverEnding Story’s swamp scene to the bizarre depths of Porno Holocaust, reflecting on the highs and lows of the season before heading into hiatus.

In this fiery episode, the Grindhouse Sleaze crew roasts the 1981 Roger Corman cult flick Galaxy of Terror. Between Zee Lupe's post-sunburn suffering, debates over stolen props from Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica, and the unforgettable "worm scene," the team dissects every cheesy plot point and death. With sidetracks into Happy Days trivia, Evil Dead comparisons, and plenty of sarcastic banter, this review proves that sometimes the only real terror is making it to the end credits.

The gang dives into the 1974 cult classic The Swinging Cheerleaders and not everyone is cheering. From questionable plots to clunky seduction scenes, the crew takes you through a twisted tale of football conspiracies, feminist subplots, and some of the most awkward "romantic" encounters ever put to film. J-Fed, Zee Lupes, and The Champ bring their signature unfiltered commentary, debating bad boobs, blue balls, and whether any of this actually counts as exploitation cinema. Did it live up to the sleaze? Or was this just another bait-and-switch? Tune in and find out.

It was Zee Lupes' turn for the flogging, J-Fed and The Champ dive fist-first into the 1974 blaxploitation martial arts cult classic, Black Belt Jones. From the mob’s wine-soaked murders to Jim Kelly’s high-flying kicks and Scatman Crothers’ unexpectedly brief screen time, the duo hilariously dissects every chop, gunshot, and absurdly soundtracked fight scene. They talk trampolining ninjas, gentrification schemes, mobsters named Big Tuna, and the deadliest foam-filled car wash brawl you’ll ever hear about. If you ever wondered how a pair of panties could launch a car chase or why breaking a stick gives you two weapons instead of one, this is the episode for you. Get ready for 90 minutes of unfiltered Grindhouse chaos.

The Grindhouse Gang is back and battered, diving deep into the 1975 exploitation flick Trip with the Teacher. In this chaotic reunion episode, J-Fed, The Champ, and Zee Lupes suffer through narcoleptic psychopaths, desert breakdowns, and cinematic boredom so you don’t have to. With zero suspense, an awkward soundtrack, and a murder-by-jack scene slower than a snail on sedatives, the crew dissects what might be the driest grindhouse trip ever. But was this film the forgotten precursor to From Dusk Till Dawn? Did Tarantino watch this and whisper, “add vampires”? We may never know, but we’re damn sure going to debate it.

The Champ is missing! But, the gang revs up for Firebird 2015 AD, the low-budget Canadian dystopian flick that somehow made cars, chaos, and censorship boring. Zee Lupes and J-Fed try to make sense of a world without gas, where cops are smug, rebels are dull, and exposition never ends. From clunky car chases to mullet-styled mayhem, the crew breaks down what works (very little) and what crashes and burns (almost everything). It’s a hilarious ride through one of the most forgettable futures ever put to film.

The crew turns up the heat, literally and figuratively, as they dive headfirst into the 1974 blaxploitation classic TNT Jackson. Zee Lupes, The Champ, and J-Fed spar over stunt doubles, awkward fight choreography, and the most memorable afro-fueled beatdowns in cinematic history. From Hong Kong back alleys to barroom brawls, this flick has it all: drug deals gone wrong, confusing character names, a one-mama massacre, and villains with enough sleaze to fill a double feature. Is it messy? Absolutely. But the Grindhouse gang finds the charm buried in the chaos and they’re not afraid to call out a suspicious suitcase detail or break down the strategic value of movie theater chairs in a gunfight. It’s everything you didn’t know you needed in a black kung fu throwdown.

The crew descends into the dungeon once again, armed with leftover Christmas beer and way too much knowledge of low-budget horror, to dissect Head of the Family (1996). Join Zee Lupes, The Champ, and J-Fed as they power through cheesy acting, outrageous dialogue, and an unforgettable cast of mutant siblings in this cult classic full of boobs, bonkers plot twists, and questionable torture scenes. From the misadventures of Lance and Loretta to the unforgettable Myron in his oversized head-chair, the gang debates everything from food truck conspiracies to Grindhouse lineage and ends with a fiery finale worthy of a maniacal laugh. Also: Otis might be the real MVP (or the most terrifying husband in horror).

The crew dives deep into the 1981 cult horror gem Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker and uncovers its deranged brilliance. From killer tropes and questionable parenting to incest vibes, unhinged performances, and a meat tenderizer to the head, no unsettling moment is spared. Expect hot takes, Final Destination comparisons, debates about emergency brakes, unexpected Bill Paxton cameos, and more awkward laughs than you’re ready for. It's chaotic, crude, and completely unfiltered. Exactly the way Aunt Cheryl would have wanted it.

The dungeon crew is back and slicing into 1975’s cult classic Switchblade Sisters! Zee Lupes, the Champ, and J-FED clash over the film’s bizarre blend of juvenile delinquents, violent schoolgirl gangs, and wildly inappropriate age casting. From lace-wielding switchblade queens to rat-infested bedrooms, the gang breaks down every continuity error, unintentional laugh, and grindhouse trope this rollercoaster of a flick offers. Things get heated, outrageous, and a little politically incorrect as they debate the scissor-less scissor sisters, sketchy love letters, and one unforgettable bedazzled eyepatch. Get ready for a full-on brawl in the sleaze cinema trenches!