Grind Pulp Podcast

With MECHANICAL VIOLATOR HAKAIDER in mind, we each pull a prime pick of pulpy storytelling from our libraries. MangaMatt serves up some chop-sake sushi action with GET JIRO! by Anthony Bordain and Joel Rose.  Jeronimo follows up with a choice New Pulp adventure, IRON MONSTERS OF DEATH by Joel Jenkins, from the anthology ROBOTS UNLEASHED. Closing out, Andrew shows us a distorted dystopia where androids serve ice cream and priests are our only salvation from the zombie threat in MESSIAH 2.0 by Robert T. Jeschonek. All three of these stories are highly recommended by us.

Mecha Sushi Mayhem! In this episode of the Grind Pulp Podcast, we’ll be taking a look at MECHANICAL VIOLATOR HAKAIDER, the thing Robocop checks under his bed for.  Andrew has a Bone to Pick with Matt in a new segment. On the Lowdown, Jeronimo’s been catching up on some of the latest movies, including KNIGHTS OF THE DEAD. Manga Matt gushes about the scifi, dystopian manga BLAME!, and Andrew mentions his latest movie viewings.  After our feature presentation discussion, listen in to hear what flicks each of us have kicking around on our personal top ten Grind Pulp movie lists. It’s Manga Matt’s movie pick! His film topic de jure, MECHANICAL VIOLATOR HAKAIDER. Can style and over-the-top special effects trump slim servings of substance? Jump in to find out.

Welcome to our long overdue podcast focusing on short works of fiction we compiled prior to ConCarolinas 2014. The convention is now in the past, but you may want to listen in as we discuss these five short stories. If you just like to listen to our movie discussions, look out for Grind Pulp Podcast Episode 20 - Mechanical Violator Hakaider. Story Selections: Sickened – Tonia Brown, in D.O.A. Extreme Horror Anthology Ingenue – Alexandra Christian Bone Magic – Stuart Jaffe Sixteen Tons, A Bubba the Monster Hunter Short Story – John Hartness Meathouse Man – George R.R. Martin Listen in to find out which of these stories we thought was the most Grind Pulp and to find out if we unearth any hidden gems you should check out. Look for our next episode soon. If you’d like to get a jump on things, we’ll be covering the movie: MECHANICAL VIOLATOR HAKAIDER In the companion podcast, we’ll be talking: GET JIRO, MESSIAH 2.0, and Iron Monsters of Death

Join the Grind Pulp Podcast crew as we dig into The Cabin in the Woods. Jeronimo and Manga Matt go down a dark path as they discuss this Grind Pulp movie, causing Andrew to nearly slit his wrists. Listen in to find out what happens.  Tune in for our follow-up to this – Episode 19: Part 2 – where we discuss five short stories. Expect it later this week. It’s summertime, and we’ve got a lot of things going, but we will be recording Episode 20. Look for it soon.

It’s Dyn-O-mite! Episode 18 - Afro-Dynamite. We’re talking three killer stories and our feature presentation: Black Dynamite!   For the lowdown Jeronimo rediscovers his love for Police Academy, Andrew teases the possibility of a future True Detective discussion, and Manga Matt does his thing. What’s that? Reading Manga & Comics.   We get to deep into the mix with three super dope works of fiction.   STORIES: 1. Jaguar in the Jungland Boogie - Michael A. Gonzales, in Black Pulp 2. Afrodesiac - Brian Maruca and Jim Rugg 3. Titty Titty Bang Bang - Chester Olden Earnest, discovered by Thomas Pluck, in Blood & Tacos #4   FEATURE PRESENTATION: Black Dynamite!

Manga Matt's now covering the show notes. Here's his first go: Grind Pulp Podcast 17:  The Rotund Rambo Saga Runthrough. For this entry, we go through the entire library of Rambo movies and present three stories fitting the theme of everyone’s favorite one-man commando, John Rambo.  MangaMatt gushes over a series, “Blood Blockade Battlefront”.  Jeronimo then regales with his regard to the remake of “Total Recall”.  Afterwards, Andrew gives a rigamarole about “Return of the Living Dead” 1 and 2. Great stories and movies to keep the blood moving.  Preventing coagulation with lots of conflagration. Stories: 1.     “Richard Stark’s Parker: Slayground” by Darwyn Cook 2.     “John Rain: Blood Debts” by Tom Saxon 3.     “Blade of Dishonor Part 3: The Shadow Shogun” by Thomas Pluck      [BLADE OF DISHONOR WRAP-UP]   Feature Films: 1.     First Blood (1982) 2.     Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (1985) 3.     Rambo 3 (1988) 4.     John Rambo (2008)                [Come back soon for our next episode. We'll be talking BL

We’re baaaack. The Grind Pulp Crew is here to talk about three crazy stories and one bopper of a movie, The Warriors. Get down with the get down as Andrew walks the tightrope of trying to bust out Grind-Pulp-O-Meter ratings. Jeronimo is quick on the draw with his six-shooter, taking out suckas left and right, and Manga Matt rocks and socks to the rhythm of a funky beat. In this episode of the Grind Pulp Podcast we also cover Blade of Dishonor Part 2: Devils and Dragons. This feature-packed dive into Grind Pulp will have you calling out for the Warriors to come out and playeeyeeeeee. Stories: 1.     Tanaka and the Yakuza’s Daughter – CJ Martin 2.     Blade of Dishonor Part 2: Devil’s and Dragons – Thomas Pluck – Omibus Edition Link 3.     Bullets and Fire – Joe R Lansdale Feature Presentation: The Warriors (1979) Directed by Walter Hill (Rotten Tomatoes Link) Grab your popcorn and root beer. It’s time for another Grind Pulp Podcast!

Join Andrew Crevier, Jeronimo Brown, and Manga Matt as they talk about three short stories and their feature presentation pick: Megaforce. This was Jeronimo Brown’s movie pick. Andrew seems to like it for different reasons than Jeronimo. Manga Matt dissects characters and introvision while Andrew dives into a short rant on websites overstuffed with ads. He also decides to maneuver his way into getting his story picks figured out for episodes 16 and 17 by proposing to cover the next two parts of Blade of Dishonor. Some of the others things talked about: Revolutionary Girl Utena, Tales from the Cobra Wars, All the Colors of the Dark, G.I. Joe, and Rad. Jeronimo continues to decide his story picks at the last second. Stories: 1. Battleground U.S.S.A.     Texasgrad – discovered by Christopher Blair, from Blood & Tacos #1 2. Stone Soldiers: City of Bones – by C.E. Martin 3. Blade of Dishonor Part I: The War Comes Home – by Thomas Pluck Feature Presentation: MEGAFORCE (1982) Directed by Hal Neeham Megaforce is

This episode almost didn’t see the light of day, but not because it was almost lost or deleted. If you’ve listened to the Grind Pulp Podcast, you know that we don’t worry about language or censoring our thoughts. The problem when you add copious amounts of alcohol to the mix is that everything gets a little wobbly around the edges. Andrew and Jeronimo stumbled into this recording session after attending a party. If you take anything away from this podcast, be sure to fact check that information frequently. Sid Haig doesn’t like to be called Sig by drunk people. Super Fly came out in 1972. Shaft in ’71. And Allan Arbus was indeed born into a Jewish household in NYC.   Stories:  1.     Avra Bolling, She Killed to Live – Guy Hadleigh            2.     Remy’s Revenge – Paige Green 3.     The G-string Gundown – in Blood & Tacos #2, Walter Himes (discovered by Josh Stallings)   Feature Presentation:   Coffy (1973) – directed by Jack Hill   Episode 15 is coming soon. MEGAFORCE!

What did the Grind Pulp Podcast crew think of 47 Ronin? This episode should have been to you a week ago, but due to working people problems that you probably don’t want to hear about, it got delayed. Don’t fret; part of the reason this episode was delayed was that we decided to get 13 Assassins thrown into the mix. What was supposed to be a short, on the spot, quick review of 47 Ronin, became Episode 13.5 – 47 Ronin vs. 13 Assassins, AKA 47 Ronin Enter…We didn’t discuss any short stories for this episode. Blade of Dishonor Part I, by Thomas Pluck, will be covered in an upcoming episode. Enjoy!

Merry Holidays and Happy Solstice from Grind Pulp Podcast. Listen in as we dig into two stories and our feature film discussion, Riki-Oh: The Story of Riki. There’s a new Grind Pulp Podcaster. The voice of the one and only Manga Matt can be heard for the first time on this episode. Matt digs so deep into The Story of Riki that we were almost pulled into a whirlwind of kung fu flutter kicks. Jeronimo and Andrew checked out the Back Alley Film Series screening of The Visitor (1979), Jeronimo checked out some Just Cause Universe stuff by Ian Thomas Healy, Manga Matt’s been reading some Love and Rockets comics as well as the Attack on Titan Manga. The short stories we cover in the episode: 1. Doc Panic, by David White, in Pro Se Presents: November 2012 2. Mind Prison, by Dave Zeltserman Feature Film Discussion: Riki-Oh: The Story of Riki Grab some popcorn and Grape Soda the next time you’re out at the store. We recommend popping in one of those movie style poppers. Also, have wet and dry paper towels nearby s

Join Andrew Crevier and Jeronimo Brown as they discuss two killer superhero short stories as well as the super low budget film, All Superheroes Must Die (aka VS), and Kick-Ass 2. Stories:   1. “Sovereign,” by James R. Tuck in, The Big Bad Anthology  2. “Cleansed and Set in Gold,” by Matthew Sturges in, Masked   Feature Films:   1. All Superheroes Must Die (2011) directed by Jason Trost 2. Kick-Ass 2 (2013) directed by Jeff Wadlow  

In this episode of the Grind Pulp Podcast we discuss James Malone’s movie pick, “Ghoulies,” from 1985. In the end, the question as to how this movie was selected was never answered, but we hope you all have a fun time listening to this episode. Our next episode has already been recorded. Maybe we can get a regular release schedule figured out.   Stories:   1. McHumans by Kevin Strange 2. Porn Gnomes by Paul Chapman 3. The Shed by J. A. Konrath   Feature Presentation:   Ghoulies (1985) directed by Luca Bercovici   Up next: VS

Tequila, Cervesa, and Machetes abound in this 10th episode of the GRIND PULP PODCAST. Short Stories: 1. The Tale of the Baron's Tribute - Derrick Ferguson 2. Father Dukes - discovered by Bart Lessard 3. Blood and Tacos - discovered by Johnny Shaw Double Feature 1. Machete 2. Machete Kills

Grind Pulp Podcast Episode 09 - Biker Bloodbath Bonanza  Make way for the Impalers as Andrew Crevier and Jeronimo Brown get their hands dirty with chain grease and sacred blood. We talk three biker short stories and our feature film, “Dear God No!” A mountain of coke can’t get in our way. This is Grind Pulp Podcast! Get ready to run for cover as we lay waste to doomsday dickwads with napalm ejectors and plasma grenades. Stories:       1. Red Hair and Black Leather - Jordan Harper 2. Black Night in Hades - Mike O’Connor 3. Throttle - Joe Hill and Stephen King Feature Presentation:         Dear God No! - directed by James Bickert Check back soon for free ski-ball tickets redeemable for your favorite Slurpie. Lawn Jarts and an IROC-Z competition will held for all survivors of the Octopolypse.                 

It’s the 25th Anniversary of the John Carpenter classic, They Live. In this episode we quickly run through three short stories before being assimilated into our film discussion. Stories: 1. “Text 666 for Mom” by David Boop in Aliens Among Us - Pulp Empire Vol. 1  2. “Wool” by Hugh Howey 3. “Eight O’Clock in the Morning” by Ray Nelson Feature Presentation: They Live   director: John Carpenter   We’ll be jumping into some new stuff over here. Between our main episodes, we’ll be covering some of the new things Hollywood is shoveling into our theatres, and we’ll be checking out some Blu Ray releases. This coverage will be limited to whatever we get the chance to check out in the action, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres.

Grind Pulp Podcast Episode 07 – The Re-Animated Corpse of Sheila E. in the Cadillac Desert Let the Crazy begin!    Stories  1. Cold As He Wishes - C.M. Shelvin - The Undead: Zombie Anthology - Permuted Press 2. On the Far Side of the Cadillac Desert with Dead Folks - Joe R. Landsdale 3. Herbert West: Re-Animator - 1922 Movie  1. Re-Animator — 1985 — Stuart Gordon Re-Animator is currently streaming on Netflix. These show notes will be updated.

Grind Pulp Podcast Episode 06 – Conan of Cimmeria aka The Epic Conan Episode BY CROM!!! In this episode the Grind Pulp Podcast team discuss three Conan stories and three Conan movies. Things start slow but soon escalate as we get deeper into the stories and dive headlong into the Conan films. The Howard stories have become public domain and are available for free. This episode includes a special appearance of a Warlock and is the most epic Conan podcast ever! Stories: 1. “The People of the Black Circle” (1934) by Robert E. Howard 2. “Legions of the Dead” (1978) by Lin Carter and Sprague de Camp 3. “The Tower of the Elephant” (1933) by Robert E. Howard Movies: 1. “Conan the Barbarian” (1982) – directed by John Milus. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, and Max Von Sydow. 2. “Conan the Destroyer” (1984) – directed by Richard Fleischer. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, and Wilt Chamberlain. 3. “Conan the Barbarian” (2011) – directed by Marcus Nispel. Starring Jason Momoa, Ron Pearlman,

Grind Pulp Podcast – Episode 05 – Herbie Melon and the Spires of Doom James Malone made it back to the show after safely returning from Ecuador, where he spent the past several weeks on an intense spelunking and guano collecting expedition.  In this episode Andrew, James and Jeronimo discuss three intriguing short stories.   Stories:   1. “Dilapidated Islands” by Jonathan Woods in Bad Juju and Other Tales of Madness and Mayhem   2. “Grocery List” by Tom Pitts, featured in Crimefactory Issue #13   3. “Blood for the Vampire Dead” by Robert Leslie Bellum featured in The Pulp Fiction MegaPack: 25 Classic Pulp Stories   James gives his thoughts on the short story, “Bad Juju” and discusses the main character, who reminds him of the stunning and sexy Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) on USA Network’s “Burn Notice.”   Movies:   Scanners – 1981 – David Cronenberg   The Brotherhood of the Wolf – 2001 – Christophe Gans   The Raid Redemption – 2011 – Gareth Evans   In addition, Geronimo gives his lackluster feelings towards the

In this episode Andrew and Jeronimo discuss three short stories and three movies. James was ill disposed, out on a death defying adventure. Andrew sits back and lets Jeronimo delve deep into his overly critical rant on Inglorious Basterds, a fine movie you should all check out if you haven’t already.   Luckily Jeronimo isn’t around to counter that statement. I don’t have time to send these show notes his way for any sort of team consensus. - Andrew Short Stories: 1.     Topless Vampire Bitches of the SS (in Pulp Ink 2) – Christopher Black 2.     The Brown Bomber and the Nazi Werewolves of the SS (in Curse of the Full Moon) – Matt Vene 3.     BPRD 1946 – Mike Mignola and        Movies: 1.     Dead Snow 2.     Iron Sky 3.     Inglorious Basterds   Follow Andrew Crevier on Instagram for up to the minute (day?) pics from the land of the rising sun. He’s staying with old people. They don’t have interwebs. Uploads will be made from a basement at Kamiooka station, Starbucks in Totsuka, Odaiba, and various locals