Celluloid Dumpster Fire

Jesse Stratton and Mike McDonald bring completely different perspectives to Celluloid Dumpster Fire, and that contrast is what makes the show work. Jesse is a lifelong bad movie obsessive -- this is his passion, his comfort zone, his thing. Mike, on the other hand, is watching these films for the very first time. That dynamic creates a natural tension between the seasoned fan and the bewildered newcomer that keeps every episode interesting. The show ran from 2020 through 2024 with 100 biweekly episodes and a perfect 5.0-star rating, though from only 3 reviews. Episodes run between 43 minutes and an hour and a half, covering classic and modern low-budget films across the full spectrum of schlock cinema. Recent episodes tackled The Dark Backward from 1991, 976-EVIL from 1988, and Rock 'n' Roll High School from 1979 -- a nice cross-section of decades and tones. The "appreciation podcast" in the full title is doing real work. Jesse genuinely loves these movies and wants to share that love with Mike, who has to figure out in real time whether each film is brilliant or irredeemable. Theme music by CollinDomo. Listeners can leave voice messages through Speakpipe, and merchandise is available through the official store. The show may no longer be producing new episodes, but the 100-episode archive is a well-curated tour through B-movie history.