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American International Podcast

Jeff Markin and Cheryl Lightfoot

For over three decades, an independent film studio churned out hundreds of movies that captured the imagination of audiences around the world. From horror to sci-fi to exploitation and everything in between, American International Pictures brought us low-budget, high energy and often controversial films with lurid titles, low budgets and some surprisingly big names.Join Jeff Markin and Cheryl Lightfoot as they dive into AIP’s catalog of nearly 500 movies, to discuss everything from The Abominable Dr

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32:57

Death Is a Woman

American International Podcast ·

2024/07/08

Death Is a Woman (1966)AIP Production #6724 Jeff and Cheryl enjoy the slow, underwater inaction of Death is a Woman. Directed by Frederic Goode Screenplay by Wally Bosco Story by Wally Bosco (original story) Produced by Harry Field for Associated British-Pathé Starring: Mark Burns as Dennis Parbury Shaun Curry as Joe William Dexter as Malo Wanda Ventham as Priscilla Blunstone-Smythe Terence De Marney as Jacomini Patsy Ann Noble as Francesca Mark Singleton as Costello, Head of the Police

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47:24

Zontar, the Thing from Venus

American International Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Zontar, the Thing from Venus (1966) AIP Production #6669 Jeff and Cheryl notice something awfully familiar about a mind-controlling, cave-dwelling alien invader in Zontar, the Thing from Venus. Written by Larry Buchanan and Hillman Taylor Directed by Larry Buchanan Starring: John Agar as Dr. Curt Taylor Susan Bjurman as Ann Taylor Anthony Huston as Keith Ritchie Patricia De Laney as Martha Ritchie Neil Fletcher as Gen. Matt Young Warren Hammack as John Colleen Carr as Louise Jeff Alexander as rocket

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35:04

Majin, the Monster of Terror

American International Podcast ·

2024/06/24

Majin, the Monster of Terror (1968) Jeff and Cheryl pray that the mountain god will finally intervene, and once he does, fervently pray that he’ll go away in Majin, the Monster of Terror.Directed by Kimiyoshi YasudaWritten by Tesuro YoshidaProduced by Masaichi Nagata for Daiei Studios Starring:Miwa Takada as Kozasa Hanabusa Yoshihiko Aoyama as Tadafumi Hanabusa Jun Fujimaki as Kogenta Sarumaru Ryûtarô Gomi as Samansuke Oodate Ryûzô Shimada as Tadakiyo Hanabusa Tatsuo Endô as Gunjurô Inugami Shôsaku

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35:22

Attack of the Mushroom People

American International Podcast ·

2024/06/17

Attack of the Mushroom People AIP Production #6539 Jeff and Cheryl know which of them will eat the mushrooms and which one will not during the Attack of the Mushroom People. Directed by Ishirō Honda Screenplay by Takeshi Kimura Story by Shinichi Hoshi and Masami Fukushima Based on the short story “The Voice in the Night” by William Hope Hodgson Starring: Akira Kubo as Professor Kenji Murai Kumi Mizuno as Mami Sekiguchi Kenji Sahara as Senzō Koyama Hiroshi Tachikawa as Etsurō Yoshida Yoshio Tsuchiya

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5:12

American International Television

American International Podcast ·

2024/06/12

For the next ten weeks, Jeff and Cheryl will discuss the original movies that were distributed by AIP’s television syndication subsidiary, American International Television (AITV). Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die

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41:30

Invasion of the Saucer Men

American International Podcast ·

2024/06/10

Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957)Jeff and Cheryl watch the skies for big-headed bug-eyed aliens with an aversion to teenagers in Invasion of the Saucer Men. Directed by Edward L. Cahn Written by Robert J. Gurney Jr. & Al Martin Based on short story "The Cosmic Frame" by Paul W. Fairman Produced by James H. Nicholson Starring: Steve Terrell as Johnny Carter Gloria Castillo as Joan Hayden Frank Gorshin as Joe Gruen Raymond Hatton as Farmer Larkin Lyn Osbornas Art Burns Russ Bender as

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49:30

The Oklahoma Woman

American International Podcast ·

2024/06/03

The Oklahoma Woman (1956)Jeff and Cheryl eagerly await the results of the big election that is somehow incredibly pivotal in The Oklahoma Woman. Directed by Roger Corman Written by Lou Rusoff Produced by Alex Gordon Starring: Richard Denning as Steve Ward Peggie Castle as Marie "Oklahoma" Saunders Cathy Downs as Susan Grant Mike ‘Touch’ Connors as Tom Blake Tudor Owen as Ed Grant Martin Kingsley as Sheriff Bill Peters Jonathan Haze as Blackie Thompson Dick Miller as Mike, the bartenderTom Dillon as

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51:59

Muscle Beach Party

American International Podcast ·

2024/05/27

Muscle Beach Party (1964) AIP Production #6401/6422 Jeff and Cheryl try to ignore the obnoxious body-builders camped out next door in Muscle Beach Party. Directed by William Asher Screenplay by Robert Dillon Story by Robert Dillon and William Asher Produced by Robert Dillon and James H. Nicholson Starring: Frankie Avalon as Frankie Annette Funicello as Dee Dee Luciana Paluzzi as Contessa Juliana ("Julie") Giotto-Borgini John Ashley as Johnny Don Rickles as Jack Fanny Peter Turgeon as

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56:08

Gunslinger

American International Podcast ·

2024/05/20

Gunslinger (1956) Jeff and Cheryl take a seat in the Red Dog Saloon to see the catfights and duels in Gunslinger.Directed by Roger CormanWritten by Charles B. Griffith and Mark HannaProduced by Roger Corman for Palo Alto ProductionsStarring:Beverly Garland as Marshal Rose HoodJohn Ireland as Cane MiroAllison Hayes as Erica PageMartin Kingsley as Mayor Gideon PolkJonathan Haze as Jake HayesMargaret Campbell as Felicity PolkBruno VeSota as Zebelon TabbChris Alcaide as Deputy Joshua TateDick Miller as

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46:51

Kidnapped

American International Podcast ·

2024/05/13

Kidnapped (1971)AIP Production #7138 Jeff and Cheryl draw their swords for an adventure in the Scottish Highlands in Kidnapped. Directed by Delbert MannScreenplay by Jack Pulman Based on "Kidnapped" and "Catriona" (aka David Balfour) by Robert Louis Stevenson Produced by Frederick Brogger for Omnibus Productions Starring: Michael Caine as Alan Breck Lawrence Douglas as David Balfour Vivien Heilbron as Catriona Stewart Trevor Howard as Lord Advocate Grant Jack Hawkins as Captain Hoseason Donald

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43:24

At the Earth's Core

American International Podcast ·

2024/05/06

At the Earth’s Core (1976) AIP Production #7605 Jeff and Cheryl are mesmerized by dinosaur-bird creatures with psychic powers and an appetite for human flesh in At the Earth’s Core. Directed by Kevin Connor Screenplay by Milton Subotsky Based on ‘At the Earth's Core’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs Produced by John Dark, Max Rosenberg, and Milton Subotsky for Amicus Productions Starring: Doug McClure as David Innes Peter Cushing as Dr. Abner Perry Caroline Munro as Princess Dia Cy Grant as Ra

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53:22

Trunk to Cairo

American International Podcast ·

2024/04/29

Trunk to Cairo (1966) AIP Production #6620/6664 Jeff and Cheryl practice their German accents during the long submarine ride from Egypt to Rome in Trunk to Cairo. Directed by Menahem GolanWritten by Marc Behm, Alexander Ramati and Artur BraunerProduced by Menahem Golan and Michael J. Kagan Starring:Audie Murphy as Mike MerrickGeorge Sanders as Professor SchliebenMarianne Koch as Helga SchliebenHans von Borsody as Hans KluggJoseph Yadin as Captain GabarGila Almagor as YasminEytan Priver as JamilBomba

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52:56

Reptilicus

American International Podcast ·

2024/04/22

Reptilicus (1961) AIP Production #6013 Jeff and Cheryl dodge clumsy dragon puppets and green slime while watching Reptilicus. Directed by Sidney W. Pink Written by Ib Melchior and Sidney W. Pink Starring: Carl Ottosen as General Mark Grayson Ann Smyrner as Lise Martens Mimi Heinrich as Karen Martens Asbjørn Andersen as Professor Otto Martens Marla Behrens as Connie Miller Bent Mejding as Svend Viltorft Povl Wøldike as Dr. Peter Dalby Dirch Passer as Peterson Ole Wisborg as Captain Brandt Mogens

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36:20

Hell Squad

American International Podcast ·

2024/04/15

Hell Squad (1958) AIP Production #310 Jeff and Cheryl enlist in a difficult trek across a familiar desert as part of the Hell Squad. Written, Directed and Produced by Burt Topper for Rhonda Productions. Starring: Wally Campo as Private Russo Brandon Carroll as Lt. Max Schlechter Fred Gavlin as Sergeant Clemens Gregg Stewart as Private Nelson Leon Schrier as Private Roth Cecil Addis as Private Lippy Jack B. Sowards as German soldier in American uniform Don Chambers as US HQ Captain Larry

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58:23

Friday Foster

American International Podcast ·

2024/04/08

Friday Foster (1975)AIP Production #7519 Jeff and Cheryl enjoy cats, dogs, horses, men, and Friday Foster - not necessarily in that order.Directed by Arthur Marks Screenplay by Orville Hampton Story by Arthur Marks Based on the 1970-1974 comic strip “Friday Foster” by Jim Lawrence and Jorge Longarón and Dick Giordano Produced by Arthur Marks Starring:Pam Grier as Friday Foster Yaphet Kotto as Colt Hawkins Godfrey Cambridge as Ford Malotte\Thalmus Rasulala as Blake Tarr Eartha Kitt as Madame Rena Jim

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15:22

One Year Anniversary Episode

American International Podcast ·

2024/04/02

Jeff and Cheryl celebrate the one-year anniversary of the American International Podcast (and the 70th anniversary of AIP.) They talk about the best (and worst) movies they had to watch for the podcast, count just how many Vincent Price movies they have watched (so far!) and look ahead to the future of the show. Find the American International Podcast at aippod.com, and follow us on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast.Our open and

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88:33

Dressed To Kill

American International Podcast ·

2024/04/01

Dressed to Kill (1980)Jeff and Cheryl welcome a special guest, Aaron Hudson of the That Movie is Fine Podcast, to help them celebrate the first anniversary of the American International Podcast. This week’s episode features the last movie that AIP had a hand in producing: Brian DePalma’s “horny Hitchcock” film Dressed to Kill. Directed by Brian De Palma Written by Brian De Palma Produced by George Litto for Cinema 77/Fim Group; distributed by Filmways Executive Producer Samuel Z

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49:51

Samson and the Slave Queen

American International Podcast ·

2024/03/25

Samson and the Slave Queen (1963) AIP Production #6329 Jeff and Cheryl put masks on over their masks and prepare for a game of “who’s got the scroll” in Samson and the Slave Queen. Directed by Umberto Lenzi Screenplay by Umberto Lenzi and Guido Malatesta Produced by Fortunato Misiano for Romana Film as Zorro Contro Maciste and distributed by American International Pictures Starring: Alan Steel as Samson Pierre Brice as Ramon/El Toro Moira Orfei as Malva Maria Grazia Spina as Isabella Andrea Aureli

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36:44

Operation Bikini

American International Podcast ·

2024/03/18

Operation Bikini (1963)AIP Production #6315 Jeff and Cheryl suit up for an underwater adventure in Operation Bikini.Directed by Anthony CarrasWritten by John TomerlinProduced by Lou Rusoff and James H. Nicholson with Samuel Z. Arkoff Starring:Tab Hunter as Lieutenant Morgan Hayes Frankie Avalon as Seaman Joseph Malzone Scott Brady as Captain Emmett Carey Jim Backus as First Mate Ed Fennelly Gary Crosby as Seaman Floyd Givens Michael Dante as Lieutenant William Fourtney Jody McCrea as Seaman William

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56:53

Carry On Doctor

American International Podcast ·

2024/03/11

Carry On Doctor (1967/1972) AIP Production #7221/7228 Jeff and Cheryl sit in the waiting room watching the medical staff and wacky patients of Carry On Doctor. Directed by Gerald Thomas Written by Talbot Rothwell Produced by Peter Rogers for The Rank Organisation Starring: Frankie Howerd as Francis Kitchener BiggerKenneth Williams as Doctor Kenneth TinkleSid James as Charlie RoperCharles Hawtrey as Mr BarronJim Dale as Doctor Jim KilmoreHattie Jacques as Lavinia, the MatronPeter Butterworth as Mr

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