Episode 22 - Love, Hate, and Incest: A Vinegar Syndrome Roundtable

Episode 22 - Love, Hate, and Incest: A Vinegar Syndrome Roundtable

Author: They Live By Film June 17, 2025 Duration: 2:49:44
Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.

In Episode 22 we are joined by a fantastic group of panelists to attempt a roundtable discussion and figure out what Vinegar Syndrome is in 2025.

I did my best to find a diverse set of interests and backgrounds for the show, but this is very much meant as an open discussion and I would love to hear from anyone!

The structure of the episode basically breaks down into three parts:

First hour (roughly) is a VS lovefest and we all share our favorite titles and there are probably 50 movie recommendations from the panel.

Second portion we attempt to define what VS was, is today, and how OCN fits in.

Finally, we sandwich this orgy of hot takes with a round of final thoughts. Not to add spoilers, but we end up discussion why we love this label with warts and all.

Panelists include:

Robert and Matt from Grindhouse Chic. Robert has been a subscriber since their first year of offering, and generally a fan since the beginning. Matt is an oldhead collector who has recently discovered VS and is in the middle of peak deep-dive.

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/grindhouse-chic/id1776304564

Jaden Christopher, returning from Episode 5. He has started a new podcast as well, Podgoblins, and I was excited to bring him on with his infectious energy for the large studio titles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjhVE4SwMeM

Rounding out is third time co-host Eli Olsberg. Eli is an accomplished comedian but also hosts a softcore night once a month at the Pussycat Theater in Los Angeles and is about to start a hardcore night with Bat P*ssy and Gums as a double bill.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxdTKaBh5L/

July I'm still figuring out! They have that subscriber week deal and then Celeste and I need to catch up on dozens of movies between VS and Melusine. It will be a busy month!

Thank you for those who continue to listen and please let me know how I can make this better!

There’s a particular thrill in discovering a film that exists entirely on its own terms, made with raw passion rather than a polished playbook. Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast from They Live By Film is a deep dive into that exact feeling. This isn't a formal history lesson; it's a conversation about the unpredictable, often overlooked corners of cinema that the Vinegar Syndrome label helps preserve. Each episode finds its focus in the joy of unfettered creativity, whether through reviews of specific films, interviews with the people who make them, or discussions about the contexts that shaped them. The podcast operates on a wonderfully simple premise: great stories and compelling art aren't defined by budget, origin, or era. You'll hear about movies from anywhere and any time, treated with a mix of genuine enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. The hosts approach each title not as mere curiosities but as legitimate works worth understanding and celebrating. Listening to this podcast feels like browsing the shelves of a fantastic video store with friends who are equally excited to talk about what they find, connecting the dots between genres, filmmakers, and film history's hidden pathways. It’s a guide to the wild, the weird, and the wonderfully inventive spirit of independent filmmaking.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 45

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast
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