Slums of Film History

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Slums of Film History is an in-depth podcast on niche film topics that aren't normally discussed in polite company. We take turns weekly discussing a single topic from everything to bodily fluids to T&A to exploding heads. If there is a film subject too taboo we haven’t found it yet. Welcome.

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  • Ericboy13
    Welcome Back!
    Good thing you guys are back! Coolest podcast and hosts as well
  • johnny epinymous
    A top-tier podcast
    The finest film history podcast there is! These two are everything but the pretense and that makes this by far the smartest thing out there
  • Mando Brando
    New episode!
    Awesome to hear that Slate and Tom are back at it. Another home run episode with Teensploitation! Can’t wait to hear what else is in the works for Slums..love the podcast gentlemen!
  • bigsexyboogie
    Excellent and Engaging!
    Well done podcast!
  • Kilo P. Hour
    Great in depth movie podcast
    Just came across this show a couple days ago. I’ve already listened to about 5 episodes. Started with the most recent and then went back to the beginning. I’m already sharing facts I’ve learned from here with my friends. I really hope O.L.T.A.N.G.G. is catching on.
  • Ohmarthamydear
    Really glad to have you back
    found you while y’all were on hiatus but when i got the notification i clicked so fast! happy to have y’all back :)
  • Mavissav
    You both are so warped & delightful !
    Thank you, Tom & Slate —so glad my BF stumbled across the Doris Wishman episode & I became such a fan — Here’s so hoping Season 7 is on the horizon —or the book !
  • gsgethhsdbqfb
    Hilarious and educational!!?!!
    You don’t even have to “love gross movies” to love this well researched, tightly edited romp. Two hosts have great chemistry and really know their stuff. I never knew how much there was to know about B movies and culture.
  • Canosbro
    Come back
    This is a really great show. I hope they come back to do more and do more than just seasons
  • brysand95
    My Favorite Podcast
    My new favorite podcast! Every episode is interesting, hilarious and stays on topic. They also have a really impressive website. I love watching the movies they talk about after.
  • Lucy Kathryn
    Beautiful and Bonkers
    This is a fantastic podcast - perfect for any novice or expert in cult/ B-movies/ exploitation. Not only do Tom and Slate unpack movies in a charming and funny style that clearly communicates their longtime friendship, they approach these films with the right amount of thoughtfulness and irreverence. Would love to have a beer and watch tacky movies with these guys. Would love to hear episodes on FemDom / Sexy Warrior Women (Wonderwoman, The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-Yak, La Image, Conquest, various Ilsa, etc), Spaghetti Westerns, Philippine exploitation films, and Rollarskates/ Rollerblades.
  • mystari76
    Best podcast ever
    I don’t even like movies that much and I’m still hooked on this podcast.
  • Garentch 'Grinch'
    A Gem for B- movie lovers
    A great resource for low brow and B-movies out there. Please continue the pod, it’s a part of my daily routine lol. If running out of ideas, I got some. Demonic possession movies(The Rite, Devil Inside, Paranormal Activity, The Possession) and Yuppie Horror(After Hours, American Psycho, Wall Street, Stepfather, Single White Female)
  • LALF37
    Fascinating AF
    Slate and Tom bring such interesting topics to the forefront. It’s so much fun to hear them banter and I would love to sit down and watch an awesomely bad movie with them. You guys are awesome!
  • anh of green gables
    Freakin awesome
    This is one of my favorite podcasts ever! If you are looking for an informative and funny podcast about niche film look no further! Highly recommended!
  • IDKU4Real
    Love, Love, Love
    I absolutly love these guys, they put a lot of work into their podcast. You can hear the joy these two have for bad movies. The exploitation episodes are really interesting!
  • Mike McPartland
    Home Invasion
    Wait until Dark, The Strangers, Don't Breathe, You're Next, Hush, Hostage, etc
  • MikeMurphy260
    Midgets
    A fantastic look at the lower end of cinema. There's only one thing missing so I'll suggest that here: Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, Midgets, and... Midgets.
  • B. Winton
    Fellow Film Lover
    Just finished up the 3rd season and have enjoyed every topic covered so far. I looking forward to future episodes. Perhaps you could cover; Destruction (small to grand), Motorcycle Gangs, and Anti-Heroes.
  • Andrew Stromyer
    Great Show + IDEAS!
    This show is fantastic! Perfect for anyone who is interested in pretty much ANY genre of film. Takes a deep dive into topics of movies that I love to discuss with friends. Taking direction from your last episode, I'd love to see an episode about John Waters. I know you've covered a few of his films in previous episodes, but the Pope of Trash deserves his own! An episode on camps (i.e. Summer Camps) could be pretty great too.
  • RMT_Indiana
    Love, Love, Love your podcast!!!!
    My wife and I love your podcast. We can't wait for you to release each new one. You are both knowledegable and funny. We have learned a ton :)
  • BAMRof2
    Awesome
    Love this podcast! It's entertaining and Tom and Slade crack me up. You two have gotten me through quite a few long runs-thank you!
  • Dude Manrod II
    Learn your history through movies
    I. Love. This. Podcast. One of the most insightful and entertaining hours of cinematic history you'll find on iTunes.
  • Copperkettle1
    Wonderful informative podcast for film nerds
    This podcast is educational, funny, and wonderfully indulgent. I'm a huge film nerd and I absolutely love it. There's is so much really quality information in every episode and I really feel like I'm learning every time I listen. Thank you Tom and Slate for all your hard work. So many podcasts are full of so much filler and this one can barely pack in all of the information it delivers.
  • Straw_Yortum
    Great podcast
    What a great podcast. If you're intrerested in the topics, I think you'll really enjoy listening. Not annoying to listen to at all as with many home-produced podcasts. These guys are serious about their mission and it translates to the product. Thanks Tom and Slate!
  • Pep Streebek
    A must for fans of trash cinema!
    One of the very best film buff podcasts. The hosts take turns picking a topic and giving a report to the other on how said topic is dealt with in movies. Every episode is enjoyable and the hosts explore their subjects without incessant blathering or going down tangential rabbit holes. I have found most podcasts that discuss film to be unbearable because the on-mic personalities are obnoxious and ignorant dude-bros who open their shows with painfully abrasive theme music. The Slums of Film History, along with The Projection Booth, goes on my short list of shows that actually have smart people discussing film.
  • feederface
    Time well spent!
    A good series which discusses some of the trends in film that Hollywood doesn't discuss at the Academy Awards, but you figure is discussed between producers and studio heads. It's actually entertaining and thought provoking. Time well spent!
  • Doc Kiwi
    Fun and random film history
    Toxic waste in season 2 is great. There is so much knowledge about things you don't really think about in movies. Some of it makes me laugh out loud. If you are a film buff, take a listen.
  • Lilsprinky
    Love Them
    These guys are great. The amount of research they do for each episode is awesome.
  • blythe025
    Fantastic, freaky fun
    One of my favorite podcasts, exploring the twisted and explicit realms of film.
  • Kelly Ty
    So funny. Love these guys!
    When I need to listen to something witty that gets my brain interested and keeps me awake, this podcast is it. It never ceases to amaze me what these guys come up with. Give it a try- you won't be disappointed.
  • PeleGirl5284
    A new favorite
    Absolutely love these two. So glad to have them in my cinema-based rotation. My only complaint is there aren't enough episodes to binge yet ;) Seriously guys, love your show---your humor is right in line with both my husband's and mine. Thank you for your hard work, please keep it up! # bumfights
  • HappyMonitor
    Off to a great start
    Early days, but I love where these guys are going with this series. Who would have thought you could draw a line between such seemingly disparate subjects as Charlie Chaplin and toxic goop? Great sound design adds to the ambience!
  • winjiee
    Highly entertaining and educating!
    A friend shared this with me and I was instantly interested because of the topics caught my eye - cannibalism, naked people, film history - sold! Also, the hosts are genuinely seem to be having fun and seem to have done their research. I’ll be tuning in every week!
  • faux blonde
    BEST NEW PODCAST!
    Super intelligent and insightful. I’ve learned SO much from this podcast. Can’t wait to keep listening!
  • Psizzle222
    LOVE THIS PODCAST
    I listen to a lot of podcasts and I can honestly say that this one is great. It’s super entertaining and also educational! And kinda gross! A+++
  • Slumdog Broke
    Outstanding
    Everything you’ve always wondered about film but were too polite to talk about. An absolutely fantastic, thoroughly interesting, and completely enjoyable way to spend some time. You won’t be disappointed.
  • DaveinMN
    Well. Done.
    From Hollywood to Hornywood, these guys tackle the topics that you can’t bring up in polite society. They combine wit with solid research to produce a show that simultaneously educates and disgusts, and it’s perfect. If you’re a fan of film, listen to this podcast.
  • SquirrelologistMD
    Grosses me out, but in a good way
    I actually had to shut the fist episode off because they were getting really in depth about eating brains and it was early in the morning, and I kinda started to feel like I might lose my breakfast. But I decided to come back for more because they are really funny guys, the show is well-produced, and you can tell that they are really knowledgeable on their topics. Even if you aren't super into film you will still find this podcast entertaining!
  • Film_Fox
    Horrifying.
    This show has quickly become a favorite in my diverse podcast arsenal. It’s all the information I never needed or wanted to know about film but now can’t live without. Listening to these guys is like hanging out with your close friends. They have the balls to discuss things we all really want to know about film - naked chicks, gore, and uncontrollably bowel movements. You won’t want your Mom knowing you listen to this podcast and that’s what makes it awesome!!!!!
  • Subway Jared Official
    Lewd but legal
    Having had a little time to reflect on past events, I think I've finally begun to understand better that certain taboos are just not acceptable in polite society. The topics in this podcast manage to appeal to my deviant nature while maintaining that delicate balance between low brow and criminal. I must admit that I am particularly intrigued and excited by the upcoming installment on Gross Babies. Keep up the good work Slate and Tom! Jared F. #0093578
  • Shmukos
    Awesome podcast!
    Even as someone with a moderate interest in film history, Slums of Film History is extremely entertaining. Slate and Tom are really funny, and I leave each episode with tons of anecdotal factoids. Highly recommended to anyone with two ears and a commute!
  • HorrorNut1234
    Love these guys!
    A friend sent me this podcast and it’s my favorite thing ever now. I looked at the upcoming topics on the website and can’t wait to hear the History of nudity episodes. 5 stars.
  • TraumatizedByFacesOfDeath
    Love it!
    I listen on my commute to and from work and love the discussions and the humor, especially some of the side comments. I've learned all kinds of fun facts about films that I never would have know before and I want to hear more!! Keep them coming! Great job!
  • PetitePixie428
    Can't believe I love this!
    I'm honestly not that into movies, and certainly not trashy movies, but this podcast has me anxiously awaiting each Wednesday's new episode. I go to the gym for an hour just to listen, and definitely get some funny looks while I'm breathlessly laughing on the elliptical about blood, butts, and other generally inappropriate stuff. Seriously though, these guys make fascinating connections, illustrating how trashy movies are truely a sign of their times. Great new find, can't wait for more!
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    Love it
    Excellent new podcast. Slums of Film History is well produced with interesting and informed content right out of the box. I'll have another serving of the brains, please.
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