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 Phibes to Zontar, the Thing from Venus! The American International Podcast is not affiliated with Amazon, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or its subsidiaries.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFor 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.
Recent episodes include "Sugar Hill" (19 October 2026, 67 minutes), "The Mind Benders" (12 October 2026, 69 minutes), and "Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs" (5 October 2026, 67 minutes).
American International Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes.
Booking probability for American International Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. American International Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. American International Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for American International Podcast are Film & Video. American International Podcast has a history audience and around 400 subscribers on YouTube.
American International Podcast is a history show.
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Episode #188
Sugar Hill (1974) AIP Release No.: 7401 Written by Tm Kelly Produced by Elliott Schick Directed by Paul Maslansky Starring: Marki Bey as Diana "Sugar" Hill Robert Quarry as Morgan Don Pedro Colley as Baron Samedi Betty...
Episode #187
The Mind Benders (1963) AIP Release No. 802 Original Screenplay by James Kennaway Produced by Michael Relph Directed by Basil Dearden Starring: Dirk Bogarde as Dr. Harry Longman Mary Ure as Oonahg Longman John Clements...
Episode #186
Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs (1966) AIP Production #6617 Jeff and Cheryl determine whether AIP has a bomb or a dud on its hands by watching Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs . Produced by Fulvio Lucisano and Louis M...
Episode #185
Spy in Your Eye (1966) AIP Production #6515 / 6572 Jeff and Cheryl check their own eyes for bugs after viewing the cold war-era thriller Spy in Your Eye . Screenplay by Romano Ferraro, Adriano Baracco & Adriano Bolzoni...
Episode #184
Something Short of Paradise (1973) AIP Production #7911 Something Short of Paradise (1973) AIP Production #7911 Executive Producers, Michael Ingber and Herbert Swartz Written by Fred Barron Produced by James C. Gutman...
Episode #183
Arnold (1973) Jeff and Cheryl attend a wedding where the groom is unusually stiff in Arnold . Executive Producer, Charles A. Pratt Written by Jameson Brewer and John Fenton Murray Produced by Andrew J. Fenady Directed...
Episode #182
The Angry Red Planet (1960) AIP Production #6002 Screenplay by Ib Melchior and Sid Pink Original Story by Sid Pink Produced by Sid Pink and Norman Maurer Directed by Ib Melchior Starring: Gerald Mohr as Col. Thomas...
Episode #181
Gorp (1980) AIP Production #7917 Jeff and Cheryl take their chances with questionable food and erratic service in the camp mess hall in Gorp . Story by Jeffrey Konvitz & Martin Zweiback Screenplay by Jeffrey Konvitz...
Episode #180
The Road Hustlers (1968) AIP Production #6802 Jeff and Cheryl learn the ups, downs, ins and outs of the Carolina moonshine business in The Road Hustlers . Directed by Larry E. Jackson Written by Robert V. Barron and...
Episode #179
Lost Battalion (1960) AIP Production #611 / 6107 Jeff and Cheryl move from camp to camp on an island in the war-torn Philippines to follow the Lost Battalion. Produced by E. F. Romero Written by E. F. Romero and Cesar...
Episode #178
Scream and Scream Again (1970) AIP Production #6922 Jeff and Cheryl count the screams in the dystopian sci-fi murder mystery Scream and Scream Again. Screenplay by Christopher Wicking from Press Editorial Services'...
Episode #177
Creature of Destruction (1968) AIP Production #6815 AITV Package: 15 New Science Fiction Screenplay by Enrique Touceda Produced and Directed by Larry Buchanan Starring: Les Tremayne as Dr. John Basso Pat Delany as...
Episode #176
Queen of the Seas (1964) (Original title Le Avventure di Mary Read) AIP Production #6333 AITV Packages: Epicolor ‘64 and New Color Adventures Jeff and Cheryl defy gender norms and set sail for adventure in the New World...
Episode #175
Monster from a Prehistoric Planet (1968) AIP Production #6715 AITV Package: 15 New Science Fiction Jeff and Cheryl fight back tears while watching the tender family drama Monster from a Prehistoric Planet. Screenplay by...
Episode #174
Invisible Creature (1964) <br />aka The House in Marsh Road (1960) <br />AIP Production #6445 <br />AITV Package: Amazing '65; Sci-Fi 65 <br /><br />Jeff and Cheryl get into the haunted real estate market with Invisible...
Episode #174
Invisible Creature (1964) aka The House in Marsh Road (1960) AIP Production #6445 AITV Package: Amazing '65; Sci-Fi 65 Jeff and Cheryl get into the haunted real estate market with Invisible Creature . Screenplay by...
Episode #173
The Return of Giant Majin (1970) <br />AIP Production # 6714 <br />AITV Package: Fantastic Science Fiction Theater<br /><br />Produced by Masaichi Nagata <br />Written by Tetsurô Yoshida (uncredited) <br />Directed by...
Episode #173
The Return of Giant Majin (1970) AIP Production # 6714 AITV Package: Fantastic Science Fiction Theater Produced by Masaichi Nagata Written by Tetsurô Yoshida (uncredited) Directed by Kenji Misumi American Version by...
Episode #172
Equinox (1970) <br />AITV Package: Ghoul-A-Rama <br /><br />Jeff and Cheryl cross over into another dimension populated by winged demons, green giants and sloppy kissers in Equinox.<br /><br />Based on a Story by Mark...
Episode #172
Equinox (1970) AITV Package: Ghoul-A-Rama Jeff and Cheryl cross over into another dimension populated by winged demons, green giants and sloppy kissers in Equinox . Based on a Story by Mark Thomas McGee Produced by Jack...
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