The Trash-Mex Podcast
Armando Hernandez & Joey Diaz 26 episodes Nov 9, 2026
Hosts Armando Hernández and Joey Diaz explore Mexican genre films that have been heavily forgotten, ignored, and discarded. This podcast is a spin-off of Hernández's blog Trash Mex. The show is produced by Joey Diaz and recorded in Southern California.
Episodes
Lo Negro y Lo Blanco De Durazo
Once upon a time, a man named Arturo Durazo Moreno “El Negro” ruled Mexico City with an iron fist. Armando & Joey discuss the corrupt Mexico City police chief/performative five-star general Arturo Durazo Moreno “El Negro” & his two film portrayals. Armando discusses Lo Negro Del Negro (1985), the true story and all the brutality & madness that “El Negro” had acted upon. Based on the co
Deseos Perturbados: Muñeca Reina (1972) & Las Mariposas Disecadas (1978)
Two tales of desires. Disturbed desires to be exact.On our latest episode, Joey & Armando dig into two films from the 1970’s dealing with Individuals having disturbing desires & stuck in their pasts. Armando discusses Muñeca Reina (Queen Doll) (1972): A man remembers his childhood sweetheart and goes deep into finding her which leads to his detachment from real-life and his insanity rising
Y Sigue La Balacera: El Gato de Chihuahua (1996) & La Metralleta Infernal (1990)
Y Sigue La BalaceraA mythical machine gun is found in the outskirts of Nuevo León & explosives are used to evade the law in Chihuahua! Joey & Armando dig into two corridos turned films from the 1990’s: El Gato De Chihuahua (1996)A criminal nicknamed “El Gato” evades the law quickly with explosives & also has to deal with his drug-dealing rival, who is with his former lover. Corrido pop
The Trash-Mex Podcast's Top 10 Horror Films
A lot of Top Mexican Horror Lists posted online tend to be repetitive, unoriginal, and picking the same overrated titles over & over. In this special 2-year anniversary episode, Hosts Joey & Armando each picked their 5 Top Mexican horror films and the choices are all original & certainly were not made with an AI prompt. Listen to the full episode to know what titles were picked! And ma
¿Y Si Sí?: Películas De Futbol
Mexico may have not made it to the World Cup finals this time, but the love for the team remains strong as ever! Joey & Armando kick off this episode with 2 Mexican soccer-themed films: Tacos De Oro: El Chido Guan (1986): A beloved street punk called “El Chido Guan”becomes a soccer superstar with the help from a new neighbor whose past is perhaps connected to El Chido Guan. Special guest Sandr
Feliz Día del Padre: El extraño Hijo Del Sheriff (1986) & Ratas De La Ciudad (1986)
Feliz Día del Padre a todo los Padres! Fathers love hard & often have to do challenging actions to prove it! Father’s Day has come and Joey & Armando picked two very unique Mexican films about fathers to discuss. Joey discusses the wild Mexican horror-western hybrid El Extraño Hijo Del Sheriff (1986): A strong-armed sheriff has his conjoined twin sons separated and after one of them dies,
Madres Malditas: Obsesión De Matar (1992) & Esclavas Del Sadismo (1994)
What could be the most vile Trash-Mex movies to watch on Mother’s Day? Well, we got two choices and both involve not so great mothers.. Ismael Rodriguez Jr takes on Psycho IV with a better version: Obsesión De Matar (1992)On a nightly talk radio show, a man nicknamed “Pepe” calls in to discuss his incestuous relationship with his mother that lead into “Matricide” & other brutal murders. The t
Las Bellas de Trash-Mex Vol. 2: Ofelia Medina, Lyn May, and Lina Santos
Hosts Armando & Joey and special guest Mariana Da Silva of El Cine discuss three legendary Mexican actresses & highlight one of their films:The ever so captivating & ultra-talented Ofelia Medina stars in “Patsy, Mi Amor (1969)”, a coming of age drama about a young woman in the late 1960’s.The most famous vedette from yesteryear & today Lyn May makes her film debut in “Tivoli (1975)
Enamorados: Un Corazón Para Dos (1990) & Mujeres Infieles (1995)
Trash-Mex is for lovers!Valentine’s Day is coming up and we discuss two 1990’s Mexican films about unrequited love & the consequences of infidelity. Un Corazón Para Dos (1990) (A Heart for Two)Bernardo(Pedro Fernandez) longs to be with his friend Valeria, but he never seems to have the courage to propose his love for her. When Valeria is told she will need a heart transplant to become well aga
Es Un “Giallo”?: El Profeta Mimi (1973) A discussion with Jim Branscome of Cinematic Void
It is January Giallo and apparently a lot of people like to claim the renowned Ignacio Lopez Tarso film El Profeta Mimi (1973) is a Mexican “Giallo” film, but is it really? Hosts Joey & Armando and special guest James Branscome of Cinematic Void discuss what really is a Giallo film and what can be considered a Giallo film. Watch El Profeta Mimi with English subtitles made by Armando: https://w
Era Su Vida: The Life, Music & Films of Juan Gabriel
In the final episode of the year, hosts Armando & Joey and special guest Jaime Pinedo discuss Mexican music icon Juan Gabriel & four of his feature films—two of them being semi-autobiographical that are connected to one another.Nobleza Ranchera (1977)Juan Gabriel’s film debut. A ranchera melodrama with an all-star cast & filmed in Weslaco, Texas.En Esta Primavera (1979)Juan Gabriel’s 2
100 Cries of Terror (1965) w/ Mike of See It On 16MM
Hosts Armando & Joey join Mike Aguirre of See It 16mm to explore the two-part Mexican horror anthology 100 Cries of Terror (1965). Our discussion explores legendary writer-director Ramon Obon, the film’s 2 stories of betrayal & terror, and its English dubbed version which has been brought to new light with several repertory screenings from Trash-Mex & See It On 16mm. First story: “A De
“Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher?” Part IV: La Venganza Del Silla De Ruedas: La Proxima Victima (1993) & Orgia Sangrienta (1991)
The final chapter in our slasher-themed episode and we have sliced up 2 actual Mexican slasher films:La Venganza Del Silla De Ruedas: La Proxima Victima (1993)Fernando Almada is bound to a wheelchair after a car accident that was caused by his psychotic/angry wife who can’t get over her daughter’s death & dresses her son as a girl. When the son gets older, he shows signs of deep anger just lik
Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher? Part III: A Garrote Limpio (1986) & Verano Sangriento (1989)
From CDMX to San Antonio, Texas!In episode 3 of “Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher?”, Joey & Armando cut into: Garrote Limpio (1986) Detective Felipe Fierro (Rafael Inclan) is assigned to capture a killer on the loose and his gorgeous girlfriend Susana (Maribel Guardia) also lends a hand in finding the killer. Verano Sangriento aka Vacaciones Sangrientas (1989) a summer getaway for a group of college ki
Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher? Part II: Una Pesadilla de Masacres - Pesadilla Fatal (1991) & Masacre Del Bosque (1996)
Well of course there are Mexican slasher films, but several titles that are labeled “slashers” aren’t even really slashers at all!In the 2nd of 4 part episodes of “Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher?”, hosts Armando & Joey stab into:Pesadilla Fatal aka El Intruso (1991)80’s mexican pop sensation Tatiana stars as a blind girl being stalked by her father’s killer who’s weapon of choice is a finger-knife glo
Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher? Part I: Panico En El Bosque (1990) & Bosque De Muerte (1993)
Well of course there are Mexican slasher films, but several titles that are labeled “slashers” aren’t even really slashers at all!In the 1st of 4 part episodes of “Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher?”, hosts Armando & Joey slash into:Panico En El Bosque (1990)set in a national park (or Bosque De Chapultepec), a killer is terrorizing park-goers and other troubles go on in the forest as well. The unseen vag
Caminos de Zacatecas, Tamaulipas y Michoacán: Mexican Home State Films
To celebrate the independence of Mexico (Mexican Independence Day 09/16), hosts Armando & Joey discuss films that are set in the Mexican home states where their families are from.Joey discusses the action-packed crime film “Mafia De Nuevo Laredo (1991)”, which was filmed & set in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.The second film is the gritty, deep-cut Chili Western “Los Marcados (1971)”, set in Ch
“Cruzando”: Mexican Border Films of the Past
Hosts Armando & Joey discuss two Mexican Border films of the past that are relevant to today’s political climate surrounding immigration in the United States.Joey discusses “Mojados (1979)”: A film starring Jorge Rivero as a man who infiltrates the group of bigots behind the mass murder of Mexican immigrants who crossed over into the Rio Grande Valley. Based on the historical Bracero Program b
Strange Summer: Hermelinda Linda (1984) & Las Caguamas Ninja (1991)
The Trash-Mex Podcast gets strange (or even more so) with a couple of films that truly warped our minds!We begin with Hermelinda Linda (1984), a peculiar & colorful horror-comedy based on a popular Mexican comic book character. Joey breaks down the film & its intriguing background.Then we get really drunk (not literally) with Las Caguamas Ninjas (1991), a videohome that drunkenly parodies
Santo Sundays: Santo contra el cerebro del mal (1961)
The Trash-Mex Podcast is now on season 2! Hosts Joey & Armando discuss what’s to come on season 2, then discuss the legendary Mexican luchador El Santo + his first film Santo Vs The Evil Brain (1961) which is the first film screening in the upcoming “Santo Sundays” screenings at The Frida Cinema. In collaboration with Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo Cinematografico. (begins June 15th)Visit the
La Venganza De Los Punks (1991) w/ Mike Aguirre
Hosts Armando & Joey w/ special guest Mike Aguirre discuss punk music, the violent Mexican punk film La Venganza De Los Punks, and recap on the screening that took place on April 27th at The Frida Cinema. Also featuring several interviews from the audience after the screening.Listen to our punk playlist curated for this episode:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01gBsaEcVOffBewkfWfNlD?si=Vc-dLT
Las Bellas De Trash-Mex: Isela Vega & Angelica Chain
Hosts Armando & Joey discuss two legendary Mexican actresses & two of their films:The beautiful, bold & daring Isela Vega in Los Amantes Del Señor De La Noche (1986)A wild 80’s Mexican folk horror film all made by Isela Vega.Blonde bombshell Angelica Chain in Diario Intimo De Una Cabaretera (1989)A sleazy & suspenseful crime film where Angelica Chain plays a femme fatal & a law
Los Maistros Del Amor: Sexy Comedias De Los 80’s w/ Drew Hanks
Hosts Armando & Joey and comedy writer Drew Hanks laugh it away to some sexy comedias from the 1980’s:El Dia De Los Albañiles (1984):Workers of a construction site are constantly getting themselves into crazy & funny sexual situations. Stars Mexican comedy actors Alfonso Zayas & Luis de Alba and famous fichera actress Angelica Chain.El Dia De Los Albañiles 2 (1986):A hilarious follow-u
January Giallo A La Mexicana: La Muerte Del Chacal (1984) + Ultraje (1977)
Well of course Mexico has Giallos & proto-slashers.It’s January Giallo and Armando & Joey discuss the most obvious & well-known Mexican Giallo La Muerte Del Chacal (1984) and the very rare proto-slasher/revenge film Ultraje (1977).La Muerte Del Chacal (1984): Texas Sheriff Bob is hunting down a serial killer that’s murdering women across Cameron County.Ultraje (1977): After settling in
Si Me Recuerdas: The Films & Music of Los Bukis and Los Temerarios w/ Jaime Pinedo
Armando, Joey and special guest Jaime Pinedo of Rendezvous LA dig deep into the films & music of popular Mexican music groups Los Bukis and Los Temerarios.The films:Sueño y Realidad: Los Temerarios (1993)The first film of Los Temerarios. A melodrama about the group’s rise to fame & dealing with the drama that ensues along the way.La Mujer De Los Dos (1996)Second film of Los Temerarios. An
Roberto Guinar’s Dolls: Herencia Diabolica (1993) + Demond Doll (Muerte Infernal) (1987) w/ Hack.em Figures (Jesse Diaz)
Hosts Armando & Joey alongside special guest Hack.em Figures (Jesse Diaz) discuss two Mexican killer doll films from producer/actor Roberto Guinar:Herencia Diabolica (1993) - A diabolical clown doll murders people that are cruel to him.Demond Doll (Muerte Infernal) (1987) - A schizophrenic & psycho-sexual fever dream with an evil jester doll murdering & violating.Keep up with all Trash
Juan Lopez Moctezuma: Lost & Found w/ Alfonso Carrillo
Armando, Joey, and special guest Alfonso Carrillo of Rendezvous LA discuss 2 Juan Lopez Moctezuma films:El Alimento Del Miedo (1994) - A supposedly “lost” film of Moctezuma’s which was also his last film ever made.Alucarda (1977) - the most well-known & iconic Mexican gothic horror film that only a madman like Moctezuma could make.Also, be sure to join Rendezvous on Thursday, November 14th at
Stuck in Hell’s Trap (1989) w/ Mike Aguirre
Armando, Joey, and special guest Mike Aguirre (@see_it_on_16mm) discuss Pedro Galindo III’s Hell’s Trap (Trampa Infernal) (1989), the amazingly bloody Mexican slasher that Trash-Mex will be screening at The Frida Cinema on October 27th at 7:30PM.Tickets for the screening are now for sale: https://thefridacinema.org/movies/hells-trap-presented-by-trash-mex/This episode is sponsored by The Fold Line
Me Dicen El Asesino Por Ahí: Pistoleros Famosos (1981) & Un Hombre Violento (1984)
Armando & Joey discuss two 1980’s action-crime films from Mexico, their 2 leading actors “Mario Almada” & “Valentin Trujillo”, and also dwell into the music inspiration of these films which are known as “corridos”.Pistoleros Famosos(1981)Starring: Mario Almada, Fernando Almada, Álvaro Zermeño, Lorenzo De Monteclaro, Rossy MendozaDirector: José “Pepe” LozaUn Hombre Violento (1984)Starring:
Cine Mexicano Porno: Las Profesoras Del Amor (1993) & Despertar Del Sexo (1995)
Armando & Joey discuss the first 2 Mexican porn films ever made. Both films were shot in the 1980’s & released in the 1990’s. Both films were first covered in the book “El Cine Pornografico Mexicano De Los 90” by E. Román.Las Profesoras Del Amor (1993)Starring: Velma Collins, Francis Lara, Alfonso HerreraDirector: Angel Rodríguez VázquezDespertar Del Sexo (1995)Starring: Yeraldine Willches
Trash-Mex Special: Colombia's B Cinema w/ Petroglyph Media
The Trash-Mex Podcast temporarily leaves Mexico & heads to Colombia in this special episode!Hosts Armando & Joey discuss Funeral Siniestro (1977) & T-O: Triángulo De Oro (1985) with Anthony Napolitano of Petroglyph Media, a new boutique Blu-ray label that has released two Colombian B films from director Jairo Pinilla.Purchase the Jairo Pinilla Double Feature Blu-ray directly from Petro
Trash Mex Especial - Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares
Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares, director y escritor de sexy comedias y otras producciones de Frontera Films.Entrevista es en Español.Este episodio está patrocinado por Picardia Nacional. Pueden suscribirse visitando su sitio web o descargando la aplicación en Apple o Android.www.picardianacional.comEnglish translation: Interview with Adolfo Martinez Solares, director & writer of sexy c
Roy Del Espacio (1983)
“Lost” no más! The once thought to be lost Mexican animated feature Roy Del Espacio (1983) is now out on Blu-ray! In this special Trash-Mex Podcast episode, hosts Armando & Joey alongside Alejandro Vidal & Celeste de la Cabra discuss their contributions to the blu-ray release, their thoughts on the film, & much more. Purchase Roy Del Espacio on Blu-ray directly from Deaf Crocodile: htt
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