Episodes

  • Episode 167: Giantess Attack vs Mecha Fembot
    Jan 1 2026

    “And I haven’t been laid since the Clinton administration.”

    On this show we step into the world of low budget filmmaking to review the campy, fetish themed GIANTESS ATTACK VS MECHA FEMBOT (2019). We also witness cinematic history with a helicopter being destroyed by a giant pair of boobs.

    Episode 167.

    Show notes
    Giantess Attack vs Mecha Fembot (2019)
    Director: Jeff Leroy
    Starring: Tasha Tacosa, Rachel Riley, Christine Nguyen
    Plot: The evil space queen Metaluna unleashes a giant female cyborg to destroy an animal shelter. Can the two stars of a cancelled TV show overcome their animosity and destroy the titanic robot?
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    34 mins
  • Episode 166: Santa's Slay
    Dec 25 2025

    “Thank you for not making us poor – or Samoan.”

    On this brand new episode of Exploding Sleigh we take a look at a festive-themed entry in the combustible snow sled genre, SANTA’S SLAY (2005).

    In this twisted holiday tale, Santa is the not the portly present giver we’re all familiar with, but a demonic entity out on a murderous killing spree. But does this horror comedy deliver top quality laughs and the chills, and – more importantly – does it give us the sleigh combustion thrills we want?

    Episode 166.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 165: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters
    Dec 1 2025

    “Have you got a catchy name for this one?”

    On this episode we look at a double helicopter homicide in GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019).

    We discuss the film’s attempt to simultaneously meld a climate change allegory with a moving family drama and a kaiju movie smackdown, before enjoying a little light relief by investigating the musical career of one of the film’s stars.

    Episode 165.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 164: Alien Rubicon
    Nov 1 2025

    “Really – a whole box of beef jerky?”

    On this episode of we look at film history and a movie that features an incredible 13 exploding helicopters, the most in any film ever: ALIEN RUBICON (2024).

    We discuss the film’s, erm, lack of discussion points, irritating lead characters, sloppy wardrobe decisions, and, of course, the exploding helicopter action.

    Episode 164.

    Show notes

    Alien Rubicon (2024)
    Plot: A series of alien spheres land on planet Earth destroying everything in their path with ease. It's up to a scientist and the President of the USA to find a way to stop the alien invasion.
    Director: Adrian Avila
    Cast: Michael Pare, Preston Geer, Paul Logan

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    36 mins
  • Episode 163: Guardians
    Oct 1 2025

    “In this world – even good has to clench its fists.”

    You know what the trouble with superhero movies is? They’re all a bit too American. So, on this episode we’re taking a look at GUARDIANS (2017), a Russian attempt to create a team of caped crusaders.

    We discuss the film’s Soviet Union inspired themes, it’s many similarities to Hollywood superhero movies, and the exploding helicopter action.

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    38 mins
  • Episode 162: The Naked Gun 33 1/3 - The Final Insult
    Sep 1 2025

    “I treated him like my brother – the one I didn’t kill.”

    In a desperate bid for topical relevancy, we thought the release of The Naked Gun reboot was a good reason to go back and review the only entry in that series to feature an exploding helicopter: The Naked Gun 33 1/3 – The Final Insult.

    Joining us on this show is Doug Tilley (that’s t-i-l-l-E-y] from Cinema Smorgasbord. We discuss the fate of theatrical comedies, the film’s bizarre WWE tie-in, and a unique (well, almost) exploding helicopter.

    Episode 162.

    Show notes

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    59 mins
  • Episode 161: Bigfoot
    Aug 1 2025

    “I see you still like the granola type.”

    On this episode we take a look at The Asylum’s BIGFOOT (2012), a film that pits Partridge Family and Brady Bunch alumni against each other in a wild fight to the death atop Mount Rushmore.

    We’re joined by Matt Poirier from the DTV Connoisseur to discuss stunt casting, the curious film trope of presidential portraits, and the exact location of Kevin Costner’s statute from The Postman. All this, and a look at the first and only helicopter blown up by a trash can.

    Episode 161.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 160: Gamera vs Gyaos
    Jul 1 2025

    “Arigato Gamera…..”

    On this episode we review the Japanese monster movie, Gamera vs Gyaos (1967).

    We discuss how the titular prehistoric turtle matches up against Godzilla, the film’s kid friendly slant, and whether all Japanese children are evil sacks of lard.

    We also examine the exploding helicopter action and the Chinook to ever be blown up on film.

    Our special guest this time is Fred Andersson.

    Episode 160.

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    45 mins