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TrashwatchALMOST FAMOUSEPISODE 182 – ALMOST FAMOUS “That’s right, ladies and gentlemen: it’s another week where I have to tell people to ignore the name of our podcast.” Secret Santa Summer closes out with Chris’s gift to Ashley: the Oscar-winning music comedy-drama Almost Famous! This week, Brian handwaves the Chipmunk Theory; Ashley defends the mom; Brandon gives Ashley pick-up advice; and Chris chooses his last words. BTW: The Old Lady Voice Drinking Game! Starring: Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, Zooey Deschanel...
2025-08-141h 32TrashwatchWHITE HOUSE DOWNEPISODE 180 – WHITE HOUSE DOWN “It stars Channing Tatum as a guy who’s going above and beyond to be a good dad. Isn’t that like a wild sexual fantasy for you?”It’s Brian’s Secret Santa gift to Brandon: the non-Fallen White House takeover, White House Down! This week, Ashley remembers when we rooted for the President; Chris imagines a grifter in the White House; Brandon pitches a new season of The West Wing; and Brian stands up and cheers. BTW: An absolutely unhinged Parents Guide entry! Sta...
2025-07-311h 15TrashwatchCLERKS IIEPISODE 178 – CLERKS II “I might defend Randall a little bit occasionally.” “Brian just got a thousand-mile stare.” Secret Santa Summer continues with Brandon’s gift to Chris: 12 years later sequel, Clerks II! This week, Brian is Silent Brian; Chris misses one thing about pre-legalization; Brandon shares some Christian review hypocrisy; and Ashley worries about Sword Guys. BTW: Josh Waddle fights Tom Hanks! Starring: Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jennifer Schwalbach, Jason Mewes, and Kevin Smith Directed by Kevin S...
2025-07-101h 32TrashwatchFERNGULLY: THE LAST RAINFORESTEPISODE 176 – FERNGULLY: THE LAST RAINFOREST “When you have Robin Williams rapping, you know you’re in the f***ing 90s!” Secret Santa Summer kicks off with Ashley’s gift to Brian: the 90s environmentalist classic, Ferngully: The Last Rainforest! This week, Chris can never meet a kangaroo; Ashley grows up to be Magi; Brandon has that pan flute rizz; and Brian shares his laugh out loud moment. BTW: Gotta know the bean magic! Starring: Samantha Mathis, Jonathan Ward, Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Christian Slater, Grace...
2025-06-261h 13TrashwatchTHE SWAN PRINCESSEPISODE 172 – THE SWAN PRINCESS “As my collection will tell you, owning something on physical media does necessarily denote quality." Shocker—Brian brought an animated movie for Musical May! This week, Chris gets multiple finger wags; Ashley is plagued by robins; Brandon fumbles a Clayon Corner; and Brian dreams of magic musical numbers. BTW: Sir Chamberlain of Arrakis! Starring: Michelle Nicastro, Liz Callaway, Howard McGillin, Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright, Sandy Duncan, Steve Vinovich, Dakin Matthews, Mark Harelik, and Joel McKinnon Miller ...
2025-05-291h 27TrashwatchMAJOR PAYNEEPISODE 160 – MAJOR PAYNE “Cadet Kelly would never!” We kick off our next slate of movies with a charming family film about a sociopath torturing children! This week, Ashley remembers Fresh Prince; Brian explains the Wayans’ cinematic impact; Brandon finds the worst name in film history; and Chris gives book flowers. BTW: The Bucket o’ Horror Icons! Starring: Damon Wayans, Karyn Parsons, Steven Martini, Orlando Brown, Andrew Leeds, Chris Owen, Damien Wayans, Joseph Blaire, Stephen Coleman, Mark Madison, Bam Bam Bigelow, Michael Ironside, Albert Hall, and Wili...
2025-03-061h 20TrashwatchEMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH (2006)EPISODE 147 – EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH (2006) “Guys, someone needs to cancel our podcast.” This week, Brandon explains his Dane Cook aversion; Ashley goes to weird places for hot guys; Brian explains the age-old rule of fashion; and Chris bombs the outro. BTW: Is Vince Downey Cinema’s Greatest Villain? Starring: Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shepard, Andy Dick, Tim Bagley, Brian George, Efren Ramirez, Marcello Thedford, Danny Woodburn, Sean Whalen, and Harland Williams Directed by Greg Coolidge FOLLOW US:
2023-09-071h 16TrashwatchTHE BEVERLY HILLBILLIESEPISODE 146 – THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES EDITOR’S NOTE: This is not a commentary track—edits have been made that will not sync up with the film. “Every week is another layer of the onion of the ways that evangelical Christianity has messed with Ashley and Chris.” Testing out a new recording format with the August Patron Pick! This week, Ashley learns survival skills; Chris fantasizes about divorce court; Brandon discovers a new kink; and Brian trashes a wedding. BTW: When Diedrich Met Lily! Star...
2023-08-311h 20TrashwatchBORDELLO OF BLOODEPISODE 145 – BORDELLO OF BLOOD “We got a heist, it’s gonna require 7.2 billion people to pull off—we’re robbing one dude!” Ashley will be back next week, we promise! This week, Brandon pitches his Tales from the Crypt movie; Chris sums up Dennis Miller’s energy; and Brian tries to understand a baffling character choice. BTW: Introducing our plan for September (and possibly beyond)! Starring: Dennis Miller, Erika Eleniak, Angie Everhart, Chris Sarandon, Corey Feldman, Aubrey Morris, Phil Fondacaro, Kim Kondrashoff, William Sadler, and John K...
2023-08-241h 15TrashwatchGOOD BURGEREPISODE 143 – GOOD BURGER “Ed is the wingman energy I need, but Ed has the flirting energy I have.” This week, Chris is the perfect goon; Brandon explains Sinbad’s game; Brian explains his game; and Ashley has a Chris moment. BTW: Hodor’s on First! Starring: Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Sinbad, Abe Vigoda, Shar Jackson, Jan Schweiterman, Ron Lester, Josh Server, Ginny Schreiber, Carmen Electra, and Linda Cardellini Directed by Brian Robbins FOLLOW US:Patreon (https...
2023-08-101h 35TrashwatchMOTHER GOOSE ROCK 'N' RHYMEEPISODE 141 – MOTHER GOOSE ROCK ‘N’ RHYME “Why are you making us look fondly on Bugsy Malone, Chris?!” At least Ashley didn’t have to deal with this one! This week, Chris halts the theme music; Brian fumes over a missed joke; and Brandon makes AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! BTW: This movie’s devastating blow to our strategic coke reserves! Starring: Shelley Duvall, Dan Gilroy, Jean Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Ben Vereen, Cyndi Lauper, Woody Harrelson, oh god the cameos, why won’t they stop the cameos, the cameos k...
2023-07-271h 16TrashwatchSUSIE QEPISODE 138 – SUSIE Q “We’re all very, very mean to old people in this episode.” We’re kicking off Small Screen Summer! This week, Ashley “coaches” basketball; Brian gets an ill-timed ad; Brandon gets unlimited breadsticks; and Chris writes some better endings. BTW: WHAT ARE THE GHOST RULES?!?!?! Starring: Amy Jo Johnson, Justin Whalin, Shelley Long, Andrea Libman, Garwin Sanford, Chris William Martin, Dale Wilson, and Will Sasso Directed by John Blizek FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://w...
2023-07-061h 45TrashwatchLOST IN SPACEEPISODE 133 – LOST IN SPACE (1998) “Friends don’t let friends watch Lost in Space. So Ashley, I have some bad news…” One last Ashley pick before her summer hiatus! This week, Brandon’s passion is graphic design; Ashley explains the only two plots of the 90’s; Brian requests a Succession fan edit; and Chris wonders what’s happening on Earth. BTW: JUST SAY THE TITLE, YOU COWARDS! Starring: William Hurt, Mimi Rogers, Heather Graham, Lacey Chabert, Jack Johnson, Gary Oldman, Matt LeBlanc, Jared Harris, and Dick Tufeld
2023-06-011h 53TrashwatchMUPPETS MOST WANTEDEPISODE 130 – MUPPETS MOST WANTED “Brian’s not chill enough to be Rowlf.” Musical May Goes Muppets! This week, Brian ends the episode immediately; Brandon stands against AI; Chris attacks Brian; and Ashley is Queen Victoria’s Sassy Best Friend. BTW: The Amber Seals finally unlock Cabin in the Woods! Starring: Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Peter Linz, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, and Tina Fey (and SO MANY CAMEOS) Directed by James Bobin FO...
2023-05-111h 33TrashwatchDR. DOLITTLE (1998)EPISODE 127 – DR. DOLITTLE (1998) “Let us all join as one podcast and declare that that is so Raven.” This week, Brian marvels at the exorcism(?); Brandon struggles to make sense of the merger; Ashley reveals her best impression; and Chris has Big Golden Retriever Energy. BTW: Hop aboard the Pound Truck! Starring: Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Peter Boyle, Richard Schiff, Kristen Wilson, Jeffrey Tambor, Kyla Pratt, Raven-Symoné, Norm MacDonald, Chris Rock, and Albert Brooks Directed by Betty Thomas
2023-04-201h 21TrashwatchHELLBOY (2004)EPISODE 124 – HELLBOY (2004) “This film opens with a problem caused by the way most problems in life are caused: desperate Nazis.” We’ve been blessed with this heavenly Patron Pick! This week, Chris gets locked in GDT’s closet; Brandon pitches Joe Pantoliano Rasputin; and Brian praises pancakes. BTW: The Sexy Misadventures of Rasputin! Starring: Ron Perlman, John Hurt, Selma Blair, Rupert Evans, Karel Roden, Jeffrey Tambor, Doug Jones, Brian Steele, Ladislav Beran, Biddy Hodson, Corey Johnson, and David Hyde Pierce Directed by G...
2023-03-301h 26TrashwatchMONKEYBONE (ft. Marrett Johnson)EPISODE 123 – MONKEYBONE “Please, God, may someone be aroused by my arm flaps!” Chris and Marrett celebrate their recent marriage with… Monkeybone. This week, Brandon writes Sister Act 3; Marrett has a cat-girl theory; Brian delights Ashley’s mom; Chris shocks with his weirdness; and Ashley hates this. BTW: Henry Selick’s Taliban Fanboys! Starring: Brendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, John Turturro, Chris Kattan, Giancarlo Esposito, Rose McGowan, David Foley, Megan Mullally, Bob Odenkirk, and Whoopi Goldberg Directed by Henry Selick FOLLOW...
2023-03-231h 32TrashwatchBLANK CHECKEPISODE 121 – BLANK CHECK “We are weird friends. We’re like, ‘Let’s punish my friends. How dare they be friends with me! I’ll teach them!’” The boys are on their own to talk Blank Check! This week, Chris has an odd movie mixup; Brandon talks roller coasters; and Brian reads his notes for THAT SCENE. BTW: The Ferrer-Postlethwaite Animorphs Spectrum! Starring: Brian Bonsall, Karen Duffy, James Rebhorn, Jayne Atkinson, Miguel Ferrer, Michael Lerner, Tone Loc, Rick Ducommun, Alex Zuckerman, Alex Morris, and Debbie Allen ...
2023-03-091h 37TrashwatchDRAGONHEARTEPISODE 120 – DRAGONHEART “Where do you buy gloves for dialogue this heavy-handed?” This week, Brian says AKAB; Brandon has no time for vengeance; Chris ruins the ending; and Ashley reveals her Sean Connery impression. BTW: Bowen just doesn’t get it! Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sean Connery, Dina Meyer, Pete Postlethwaite, David Thewlis, Jason Isaacs, Brian Thompson, and Julie Christie Directed by Rob Cohen FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodc...
2023-03-021h 15TrashwatchINTOLERABLE CRUELTYEPISODE 118 – INTOLERABLE CRUELTY “God, how many band directors’ daughters are out there named Claire Annette? I feel so bad for them!” This week, Ashley is proud of her joke; Brian wants the Mrs. Gutman biopic; Chris is barred from giving advice; and Brandon is Sega-sexual. BTW: A Cricut for Chris! Starring: George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Billy Bob Thornton, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer, Edward Herrmann, Paul Adelstein, Richard Jenkins, Julia Duffy, Jonathan Hadary, Tom Aldredge, Stacey Travis, Jack Kyle, and Irwin Keyes Di...
2023-02-161h 34TrashwatchROMEO + JULIETEPISODE 117 – ROMEO + JULIET “If Baz Luhrmann directed Catcher in the Rye, it would be so powerful it would somehow bring John Lennon back to life.” We’re getting Baz-pilled, baby! This week, Brian reveals how Paul Rudd changed film history; Brandon is not allowed to be confident; Ashley vents over a line reading; and Chris yells at Orpheus. BTW: Pitching our Baz literary adaptations! Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Sorvino, Brian Dennehy, Paul Rudd, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Miriam Margo...
2023-02-091h 48TrashwatchRUN FATBOY RUNEPISODE 112 – RUN FATBOY RUN "Ashley, you're allowed to talk about bridges three times, max."New year, same us! This week, Chris prepares for wedding catastrophe; Brian gets a request from Thandiwe Newton; Brandon fears growing old; and Ashley talks bridges (and butts). BTW: Never let Chris play poker! Starring: Simon Pegg, Thandiwe Newton, Hank Azaria, Dylan Moran, Harish Patel, India de Beaufort, and Matthew Fenton Directed by David Schwimmer FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/tra...
2023-01-051h 46TrashwatchBIO-DOMEEPISODE 110 – BIO-DOME What the f***, Chris?! This week, Brandon explains our Earth Day responsibilities; Chris shares a wild commercial; and Brian fixes the Buttercup gag. BTW: The looming specter of Viva Rock Vegas! Starring: Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin, William Atherton, Denise Dowse, Dara Tomanovich, Kevin West, Kylie Minogue, Joey Lauren Adams, Teresa Hill, Henry Gibson, Taylor Negron, Rose McGowan, and Patricia Hearst Directed by Jason Bloom FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwa...
2022-12-221h 36TrashwatchHOLESEPISODE 105 – HOLES “Smash cut from ‘cow turds’ to racists burning down the schoolhouse!”This week, Brandon puts Chris in a hole; Ashley carries everyone up a hill; Brian clarifies Lazar Wolf; and Chris snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. BTW: Trout Walker, Fish-Man! Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Tim Blake Nelson, Khleo Thomas, Jake M. Smith, Byron Cotton, Brenden Jefferson, Miguel Castro, Max Kasch, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Henry Winkler, Patricia Arquette, and Eartha Kitt Directed by Andrew Davis F...
2022-11-171h 38TrashwatchHOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1999)EPISODE 102 – HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1999)“No way Eddie’s getting outta this jam… except perhaps by throwing a wicked curveball!”Another October survived, mostly! This week, Ashley faces her greatest torture; Brandon has a Brandon-only problem; Chris finds love and jelly beans; and Brian can’t win Connect 666. BTW: Add us to the IMDb Trivia! Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, Chris Kattan, Ali Larter, Bridgette Wilson, Max Perlich, and Jeffrey Combs Directed by William Malone FOLLOW US:
2022-10-271h 27TrashwatchRETURN TO OZEPISODE 100 – RETURN TO OZ"What's your stance on chiffon sweaters?"Holy crap, it’s our 100th episode! This week, Brandon teases his Oz spec script; Brian is struck by war leeches; Ashley makes a last-minute appearance; and Chris instantly makes her regret it. BTW: We pick our knickknacks! Starring: Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Matt Clark, Sean Barrett, Denise Bryer, Brian Henson, and Lyle Conway Directed by Walter Murch FOLLOW US:Patreon (https...
2022-10-131h 42TrashwatchTHE DARK CRYSTALEPISODE 99 – THE DARK CRYSTAL “It was the Mystics of times, it was the Skeksis of times.” And just like that, it’s Season 4! This week, Ashley loves Skeksis trash-talking; Chris guesses the plot to Avatar: The Way of Water; and Brian laughs at spontaneous combustion. BTW: The airline lost our afterlife luggage! Starring: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Louise Gold, Brian Meehl, Bob Payne, Mike Quinn, Tim Rose, Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw, Percy Edwards, Barry Dennen, Michael Kilg...
2022-10-061h 34TrashwatchAIRHEADS (ft. Kean Reid)EPISODE 97 – AIRHEADS Special guest Kean Reid returns! This week, Chris derails the intro; Ashley recalls a bad job interview; Brian sets his fitness goal; Kean ponders the significance of “pie-hole”; and Brandon is baffled by that voice cameo. BTW: Welcome back to Homestar Runner-cast! Starring: Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, Ernie Hudson, Amy Locane, Nina Siemaszko, Marshall Bell, Reg E. Cathey, David Arquette, Michael Richards, Michelle Hurst, and Joe Mantegna Directed by Michael Lehmann FOLLOW...
2022-09-221h 39TrashwatchHOTEL TRANSYLVANIAEPISODE 95 – HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA It’s a family movie but this episode most definitely is not! This week, Ashley takes the Minions to task; Brian reveals his superpower wish; Brandon talks deep-cut Decemberists; and Chris earns this episode’s Explicit rating. BTW: Important Patreon Update—You Can Ruin Our September!!! Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade, CeeLo Gree, Jon Lovitz, Brian George, Luenell, and Chris Parnell Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky FOLLOW US:
2022-09-081h 35TrashwatchTREASURE PLANETEPISODE 92 – TREASURE PLANET A movie that lives up to its title! This week, Chris discovers the real treasure planet; Brian is, regrettably, Dr. Doppler; Brandon unveils his Tinder bio; and Ashley is, regrettably, B.E.N. BTW: A startling Meatwad impression! Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brian Murray, David Hyde Pierce, Emma Thompson, Martin Short, Roscoe Lee Browne, Laurie Metcalf, Dane Davis, Michael Wincott, Patrick McGoohan, and Tony Jay Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements FOLLOW US:Patreon (https...
2022-08-181h 28TrashwatchGHOSTBUSTERS (2016)EPISODE 89 – GHOSTBUSTERS (2016) This week, Brian gives his hot take; Chris half-asses a Trailer Game; Brandon proposes a new tenure system; and Ashley fails a different Bechdel test. BTW: The IMDb Parent’s Guide is back! Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Neil Casey, Charles Dance, Ed Begley Jr., Zach Woods, Karan Soni, and Steve Higgins Directed by Paul Feig FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter...
2022-07-281h 45TrashwatchGHOSTBUSTERS (1984)EPISODE 88 – GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) Chris rounds out the Summer of Remakes with his favorite movie! This week, Chris learns about lady ghosts; Ashley reveals her secret sexual awakening; Brian is sick of the personal attacks; and Brandon makes Chris answer for the BJ ghost. BTW: The Gozerian Keto Diet Plan! Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts, William Atherton, and Ernie Hudson Directed by Ivan Reitman FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwa...
2022-07-211h 53TrashwatchGODZILLA (2014)EPISODE 87 – GODZILLA (2014) 2014 was a year for remakes, wasn’t it? This week, Chris finds the real Dr. Manhattan tragedy; Brandon cancels happiness; Ashley declares the MUTOs Pokémon; and Brian takes over hosting duties. BTW: Bryan Cranston’s Horrible Horrible Birthday! Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, Juliette Binoche, and David Strathairn Directed by Gareth Edwards FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)TikTok...
2022-07-141h 44TrashwatchGODZILLA (1998)EPISODE 86 – GODZILLA (1998) Celebrating Independence Day by not watching Independence Day! This week, Brandon gives his 3-word review; Ashley feels seen by Mayor Ebert; Brian does a whole bunch of voices; and Chris is cancelled again. BTW: Help finish Brian’s joke (at 1:29:32)! Starring: Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, Harry Shearer, Arabella Field, Vicki Lewis, and Doug Savant Directed by Roland Emmerich FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagr...
2022-07-071h 44TrashwatchXANADUEPISODE 80 – XANADU This week, Chris loses transition privileges; Ashley does her morning peekaboo routine; Brian discovers Kira’s real scheme; and Brandon gaslights Chris about Don Knotts. BTW: Have you converted to Rainbowism? Starring: Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, and the dulcet tones of ELO Directed by Robert Greenwald FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwatc...
2022-05-191h 32TrashwatchHAMLET 2 (ft. Megan Lear)EPISODE 79 – HAMLET 2 (ft. Megan Lear) We’ve got Actors’ Theatre’s Megan Lear joining us to talk about the official Hamlet sequel! This week, Brian is hard to please; Brandon plans his Tony win; Chris abandons his fiancée; Megan learns how to be emo; and Ashley “urgently” stops Chris. BTW: Pitching our two-person high school movie adaptations! Starring: Steve Coogan, Elisabeth Shue, Catherine Keener, Joseph Julian Soria, Skylar Astin, Phoebe Strole, Melonie Diaz, Arnie Pantoja, Michael Esparza, Natalie Amenula, Marshall Bell, David Arquette, Shea Pepe, and Amy Poehler
2022-05-122h 02TrashwatchTHE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (1996)EPISODE 77 – THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (1996) We were having a pretty good month up til now—thanks, Chris! This week, Brian read the book; Ashley dreams of the Sea of Java; Brandon advises how to be a creep; and Chris fails his conservative Christian college. BTW: Help us reach our Nicole Kidman AMC ad Patreon goal! Starring: Marlon Brando, David Thewlis, Val Kilmer, Fairuza Balk, Daniel Rigney, Temuera Morrison, Nelson De La Rosa, and Ron Perlman Directed by John Frankenheimer FOLLOW...
2022-04-281h 30TrashwatchSHOOT 'EM UPEPISODE 75 – SHOOT ‘EM UP This week, Brian’s prediction sadly doesn’t come true; Ashley has a series of breakdowns; Chris is anti-baby; and Brandon questions a brothel’s financial viability. BTW: Is this a Detective Crashmore prequel? Starring: Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, Stephen McHattie, Daniel Pilon, and tons of guns Directed by Michael Davis FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast)Facebook...
2022-04-141h 39TrashwatchA KNIGHT'S TALE (ft. Lexi Vestey)EPISODE 74 – A KNIGHT’S TALE (ft. Lexi Vestey) Lexi Vestey joins us as we go semi-dieval! This week, Lexi is touched by Tudyk; Chris has a church vendetta; Brian eviscerates the podcast in fiction; Ashley activates the Chris Alarm; and Brandon revives the Clayton Gong. BTW: Heath Ledger’s Oscar Nomination Clip revealed! Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser, and Alan Tudyk Directed by Brian Helgeland FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon...
2022-04-071h 35TrashwatchSEASON 1 RE-RELEASE: THE STUPIDSSEASON 1 RE-RELEASE – THE STUPIDS This week: Chris, Brian, and Brandon are stupid—because we’re re-releasing our Season 1 episode on The Stupids! Join us as we discuss a surprising number of legitimate laughs, horrifying CGI animals, the etiquette of gum, and the scene that finally broke Brian’s brain. BTW: The Trashwatch Rating Origin Story! Starring: Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall, Alex McKenna, Mark Metcalf, and Christopher Lee (somehow) Directed by John Landis FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.p...
2022-03-311h 12TrashwatchCLIFFORDEPISODE 73 – CLIFFORD Ashley’s back just in time to talk about an insane Martin Short vehicle! This week, Brian can fix him; Ashley has a big therapy week; Brandon has a new way to describe bad shows; and Chris can’t be trusted with money. BTW: Candyman has joined the chat! Starring: Martin Short, Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, Dabney Coleman, Richard Kind, Jennifer Savidge, and the Wee Baby Savage Directed by Paul Flaherty FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon...
2022-03-241h 42TrashwatchMINDHUNTERSEPISODE 72 – MINDHUNTERS It’s another Guys Week as we talk Saw for Dummies! This week, Brandon updates LL Cool J’s name; Chris figures out Lucas’s accent; and Brian goes down a Hulu horror rabbit hole. BTW: Ashley’s Official Slater Butt Rating! Starring: Kathryn Morris, LL Cool J, Jonny Lee Miller, Eion Bailey, Clifton Collins Jr., Will Kemp, Val Kilmer, Christian Slater, and Patricia Velasquez Directed by Renny Harlin FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch...
2022-03-171h 28TrashwatchLITTLE MONSTERS (1989)EPISODE 71 – LITTLE MONSTERS (1989) When Ashley’s away, the Fart Asses will play! This week, Brian reveals the Elliott-Rossio formula; Brandon creates a wrestling tag team; and Chris has never purposefully drunk piss. BTW: The secret origin of “So Big/So Small” from Dear Evan Hansen! Starring: Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton, Rick Ducommun, Frank Whaley, Ben Savage, William Murray Weiss, Devin Retray, and Amber Barretto Directed by Richard Alan Greenberg FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.c...
2022-03-101h 41TrashwatchTHE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGSEPISODE 70 – THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGSIt's the inspiration for the hit film Cyrano! This week, Brandon writes a jingle; Brian discovers his type; Ashley asks if it’s sexy to feed someone; and Chris rants against the title.BTW: The worst first-time callers!Starring: Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx, James McCaffrey, Richard Coca, Stanley DeSantis, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, and Mary Lynn Rajskub Directed by Michael Lehmann FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitte...
2022-03-032h 20TrashwatchRUBY SPARKS (ft. Chad the Bird)EPISODE 69 – RUBY SPARKS (ft. Chad the Bird)Bad Romance month concludes with special guest Chad the Bird! This week, Brian feels attacked; Ashley brings the high-brow; Chad describes the Verhoeven Cut; Chris has his therapy breakthrough; and Brandon joins the Coogan Cult.BTW: Dano, the new ride-share app!Starring: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Aasif Mandvi, Steve Coogan, Toni Trucks, Deborah Ann Woll, Elliot Gould, and Alia ShawkatDirected by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie FarisFOLLOW CHAD THE BIRD:Patreon (https://www.pa...
2022-02-241h 51TrashwatchTHUMBELINAEPISODE 68 – THUMBELINAWe’re back on our Don Bluth BS! This week, Brandon bemoans a lyrical sin; Brian titles his autobiography; Ashley explains cuchi cuchi; and Chris looks for a fairy prince to kiss.BTW: Gilbert Gottfried’s bedroom sounds!Starring: Jodi Benson, Gary Imhoff, Gino Conforti, Barbara Cook, June Foray, Kenneth Mars, Joe Lynch, Charo, Gilbert Gottfried, and Carol ChanningDirected by Don Bluth and Gary GoldmanFOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast)Facebook (https://www.fa...
2022-02-171h 47TrashwatchBLAST FROM THE PASTEPISODE 67 – BLAST FROM THE PAST Brendan Fraser’s back, baby! This week, Brandon tries Hot Dr. Pepper; Brian joins a Multi-Level Centipede; Ashley hates Costco; and Chris won’t stop saying “C*m Bot”. BTW: Welcome our new host, S. Darko! Starring: Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek, Dave Foley, Joey Slotnick, and Nathan Fillion Directed by Hugh Wilson FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwatchpodcast/)Email (trashwat...
2022-02-101h 48TrashwatchMY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDINGEPISODE 66 – MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING Welcome to Bad Romance Month! This week, Ashley reveals her New Year’s Resolution; Chris gets double-cancelled; Brandon learns the origin of “Float On”; and Brian shares his sister’s review. BTW: THE FINGER SCENE! Starring: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett, Philip Bosco, M. Emmet Walsh, Rachel Griffiths, Carrie Preston, Susan Sullivan, and Christopher Masterson Directed by P.J. Hogan FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https...
2022-02-032h 15TrashwatchLIBERAL ARTSEPISODE 65 – LIBERAL ARTS Hats off to a successful Allison Janney-uary! This week, Ashley finishes an important work of art; Brandon solves dating; Chris gets too excited by letters; and Brian read Infinite Jest. BTW: Trash to Treasure moves us all to tears! Starring: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Elizabeth Reaser, John Magoro, Zac Efron, and Allison Janney Directed by Josh Radnor FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwatchpodcast/)Email...
2022-01-272h 00TrashwatchAMERICAN BEAUTYEPISODE 64 – AMERICAN BEAUTY Allison Janney-uary gets uncomfortable! This week, Ashley is down for Ricky’s pickup line; Brandon has a Chris moment; Chris is somehow reminded of Jaws; and Brian has intimidating eyebrows. BTW: The American Aristocrats! Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper, Mena Suvari, Peter Gallagher, Scott Bakula, Sam Robards, and Allison Janney Directed by Sam Mendes FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwatchpodcast/)Emai...
2022-01-202h 15TrashwatchTHE WAY WAY BACK (ft. Stacie from What Would Mom Do?)EPISODE 63 – THE WAY WAY BACK Allison Janney-uary continues with Stacie from What Would Mom Do! This week, Chris opens strong; Ashley hates water parks; Brian won’t waste a bit; Brandon’s house is briefly beautiful; and Stacie does a TMNT/Barbie crossover. BTW: Remake everything with Allison Janney, you cowards! Starring: Steve Carrell, Toni Collette, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rudolph, Liam James, Rob Corddry, Amanda Peet, River Alexander, Zoe Levin, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, and Allison Janney Directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Ra...
2022-01-132h 05TrashwatchSIX DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTSEPISODE 62 – SIX DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTS It’s the start of 2022 and Allison Janney-uary! This week, Brian struggles for a laugh; Chris is definitely not a Stepford Wife; Ashley crushes her Angelica impression; and Brandon pitches an alternate ending. BTW: Wacky inversion table antics! Starring: Harrison Ford, Anne Heche, David Schwimmer, Jacqueline Obradors, Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis, Danny Trejo, and Allison Janney Directed by Ivan Reitman FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twit...
2022-01-062h 12TrashwatchSEVEN PSYCHOPATHSEPISODE 61 – SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS It’s beginning to look a lot like Chris(topher Walken)mas! This week, Brian peaks the episode early; Ashley’s Walken impression needs work; Brandon bashes Magnolia; and Chris botches our last 2021 outro. BTW: Coming soon to our Patreon: Loaded Canon (a Disney drinking game)! Starring: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Abbie Cornish, Olga Kurylenko, and Tom Waits Directed by Martin McDonagh FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instag...
2021-12-301h 53TrashwatchSEASON 1 RE-RELEASE: TALL TALE (1995)SEASON 1 RE-RELEASE: TALL TALE (1995) In this week’s episode from the vault, Chris, Brian, and Brandon go on an incredible journey with the public domain Avengers: Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, and Catherine O’Hara. Overcome your fear of jumping on things, hop in the cryin’ boat, and drift off to the American West, 1905, where sometime the hero ends up being you! (And yes, this was episode 13 of Season 1, not 14. Please send all your angry emails to Chris.) Starring: Patrick Swayze, Oliver Platt, Roger Aaron Brown, Nick Stah...
2021-12-231h 48TrashwatchWILLARD (2003)EPISODE 60 – WILLARD (2003) It’s beginning to look a lot like Cris(pin Glover)mas! This week, Brandon learns a terrifying new use for cooking oil; Chris gets left at JCPenney; Brian goes over Mr. Martin’s browser history; and Ashley fails to get When Harry Met Sally on VHS. BTW: Bernie says A.B.M.! Starring: Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Laura Harring, Jackie Burroughs, and millions upon millions of rats Directed by Glen Morgan FOLLOW US:Patreon (ht...
2021-12-161h 35TrashwatchSPEED RACEREPISODE 59 – SPEED RACER It’s beginning to look a lot like Chris(tina Ricci)mas! This week, Chris recalls his recent Santa stint; Ashley contemplates a name change; Brian pities the cobra victim; and Brandon titles the next Chuck Tingle novel. BTW: The Brotherhood of Abandoned Musicals! Starring: Emile Hirsch, Nicholas Elia, Susan Sarandon, Ariel Winter, Scott Porter, Kick Gurry, Christian Oliver, John Goodman, Pauli Litt, Christina Ricci, Rain, and Matthew Fox Directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski FOLLOW US:
2021-12-092h 11TrashwatchWIN A DATE WITH TAD HAMILTON!EPISODE 58 – WIN A DATE WITH TAD HAMILTON! It’s beginning to look a lot like Chris(Topher Grace)mas! This week, Ashley shills her video; Brian can’t stop spilling chili; Brandon hulks out over Egyptology; and Chris is the bad boy of a conservative Christian college. BTW: The Erotic Adventures of the Count! Starring: Kate Bosworth, Josh Duhamel, Topher Grace, Nathan Lane, Sean Hayes, Gary Cole, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kathryn Hahn, and Octavia Spencer Directed by Robert Luketic FOLLOW US:P...
2021-12-022h 29TrashwatchTHE LADYKILLERS (2004)EPISODE 57 – THE LADYKILLERS (2004) This week, Brian figures out Tom Hanks’s motive; Ashley fangirls over Marlon Wayans; Chris pitches a million-dollar app; and Brandon explains the Podcast Balance. BTW: Tom Hanks as the Joker! Starring: Tom Hanks, Irma P. Hall, Marlon Wayans, J.K. Simmons, Tzi Ma, Ryan Hurst, Diane Delano, George Wallace, and Stephen Root Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatc...
2021-11-252h 10TrashwatchTHE MAGIC VOYAGEEPISODE 56 – THE MAGIC VOYAGE To put it simply: What the f**k, Brian? This week, Brian finds a better Italian to celebrate; Ashley sounds the Chipette alert; Brandon has a theory about the dub; and Chris isn’t this week’s Sad Sack. BTW: Is Amazon the new Xanga? Starring: Corey Feldman, Irene Cara, Dom DeLuise, Dan Haggerty, Samantha Eggar, and Mickey Rooney Directed by Michael Schoemann FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram...
2021-11-182h 06TrashwatchLAND OF THE LOSTEPISODE 55 – LAND OF THE LOST This week, Brandon almost dies on-air; Brian nearly thwarts a Clayton Question; Ashley nails her Danny McBride impression; and Chris rebels against a poop tease. BTW: A moment of silence for the brave IMDb Trivia writers. Starring: Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny McBride, Jorma Taccone, John Boylan, and Leonard Nimoy Directed by Brad Silberling FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Faceboo...
2021-11-111h 48TrashwatchTHE PHANTOMEPISODE 54 – THE PHANTOM This week, Brandon explains the movie to Chris; Brian defends the Ghost Who Walks; Chris is tired of getting cancelled; and Ashley says #Feminism. BTW: Do horses know what planes are? Starring: Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Patrick McGoohan Directed by Simon Wincer FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwa...
2021-11-041h 51TrashwatchPUMPKINHEADEPISODE 53 – PUMPKINHEAD We’re rounding out Ashley Scared Stupid month with Chris’s pick: Pumpkinhead! This week, Chris is scared stupid; Brandon reinterprets Haggis; Ashley rings the Clayton gong; and Brian recounts Joel’s many, many crimes. BTW: Beware the NCAA! Starring: Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D’Aquino, Kimberly Ross, Joel Hoffman, Cynthia Bain, Kerry Remsen, Florence Schauffler, and Brian Bremer Directed by Stan Winston FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodca...
2021-10-281h 46TrashwatchDARKNESS FALLS (ft. Kean Reid)EPISODE 52 – DARKNESS FALLS (ft. Kean Reid) The delightful Kean Reid joins us to discuss the Tooth Fairy horror(?) movie Darkness Falls! This week, Brian is scared stupid; Chris reveals a disturbing family secret; Brandon has a daring theory; Ashley discovers the secret of the hospital; and Kean reads his favorite IMDb trivia. BTW: Darkness Falls: The Video Game! Starring: Chaney Kley, Emma Caulfield, Lee Cormie, Grant Piro, Sullivan Stapleton, and Antony Burrows Directed by Jonathan Liebesman FOLLOW US:Patre...
2021-10-212h 00TrashwatchTHE WITCHES (1990)EPISODE 51 – THE WITCHES (1990) This week, Brandon is scared stupid; Chris breaks down from the horniness; Brian recites German audio descriptions; and Ashley’s Monkey Paw Wish tragically comes true. BTW: When Brandon’s Internet goes out, the Amber Seals pitch a new Sandra Bullock vehicle! Starring: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Bill Paterson, Brenda Blethlyn, Charlie Potter, Anne Lambton, Jane Horrocks, and Rowan Atkinson Directed by Nicolas Roeg FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instag...
2021-10-141h 51TrashwatchTHE FLY (1986)EPISODE 50 – THE FLY (1986) It’s Season 3, baby! This week, Ashley is scared stupid; Brandon has a teleporter phobia; Brian crashes and burns; and Chris brings us a refreshingly mild Trash to Treasure. BTW: We have a Patreon! Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson, and David Cronenberg Directed by David Cronenberg FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trash...
2021-10-072h 12TrashwatchTO WONG FOO: THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAREPISODE 49 – TO WONG FOO: THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR Salvation September draws to a close with Chris’s pick: To Wong Foo: Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar. This week, Brian reveals the hidden connection between all the Salvation September movies; Chris gets super-cancelled; Brandon declares the Season of the Tall Ladies; and Ashley shocks us all with her October pick. BTW: Trash to Treasure Full of Twists and Turns! Starring: Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard, Jason London, Chris Penn, Melinda Dillon...
2021-09-232h 01TrashwatchCATS DON’T DANCEEPISODE 48 – CATS DON’T DANCE Salvation September gets animated with Brian’s pick: Cats Don’t Dance! This week, Ashley reveals why Catsis bad; Brandon demands lamer fortune cookies; Chris disappears into the void; and Brian has his turn at podcast therapy. BTW: Tell me you don’t understand Flowers in the Atticwithout telling me you don’t understand Flowers in the Attic! Starring: Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole, Ashley Peldon, Lindsay Ridgeway, Kathy Najimy, John Rhys-Davies, George Kennedy, Rene Auberjonois, Betty Lou Gerson, Hal Holbrook, Matthew Herried...
2021-09-161h 55TrashwatchKUNG FU HUSTLE (ft. Clayton)EPISODE 47 – KUNG FU HUSTLE (ft. Clayton) Clayton joins us in person to discuss Brandon’s Salvation September pick: Kung Fu Hustle! This week, Brandon has a spicy Legend of Korra take; Clayton explains it all; Chris dodges death by axe; Brian’s mic cuts out for half the episode; and Ashley ponders chi smells. BTW: Casting the Trashwatch movie! Starring: Stephen Chow, Wah Yuen, Zhi Hua Dong, Danny Chan, Lam Tze Chung, Siu-Lung Leung, Qiu Yuen, Chi Ling Chiu, Xing Yu, and Eva Huang Directed...
2021-09-092h 07TrashwatchAWAY WE GOEPISODE 46 – AWAY WE GO We’ve finally escaped the Summer of Sequels into the warm embrace of Salvation September with Ashley’s pick: Away We Go! This week, Brandon keeps the doctor away; Chris misses a threesome; Brian reveals his biggest Tinder pet peeve; and Ashley has an improv thing. BTW: A 20-minute discussion of oral pleasures! Starring: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Allison Janey, Carmen Ejogo, Catherine O’Hara, Jeff Daniels, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Hamilton, Chris Messina, Melanie Lynskey, and Paul Schneider Directed b...
2021-09-022h 26TrashwatchHOUSE II: THE SECOND STORYEPISODE 45 – HOUSE II: THE SECOND STORY This week, Chris seeks out a baby; Ashley is Most Likely To Dig Up A Grave; Brian sings his all-caps note; and Brandon comes up with yet another theme month. BTW: Give us the House II Donkey Kong cut! Starring: Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Bill Maher, Lar Park-Lincoln, Amy Yasbeck, and John Ratzenberger as “Bill” Directed by Ethan Wiley FOLLOW US:Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (h...
2021-08-262h 05TrashwatchHOUSE (1986)EPISODE 44 – HOUSE (1986) We’re onto our final round of the Summer of Sequels, wrapping up with Chris’s picks: House and House II: The Second Story! This week, Ashley tries to understand the House rules; Brian finds a peculiar Internet list; Brandon has wacky hijinks nightmares; and Chris has a Lyft run-in with the police. BTW: This episode contains Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? spoilers! Starring: William Katt, George Wendt, Richard Moll, Kay Lenz, Mary Stavin, Michael Ensign, and Susan French Directed by Steve Min...
2021-08-191h 34TrashwatchAN EXTREMELY GOOFY MOVIEEPISODE 43 – AN EXTREMELY GOOFY MOVIE This week, Brian imagines Goofy Poland; Ashley performs Jazzterpiece Theatre; Brandon improves the Chipmunk Theory; and Chris interrupts library shenanigans. BTW: Trashwatch explains the universe! Starring: Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Brad Garrett, Vicki Lewis, Bebe Neuwirth, Rob Paulsen, and Pauly Shore Directed by Douglas McCarthy FOLLOW US:Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwatchpodcast/)Email (trashwatchpodcast@gmail.com)Liste...
2021-08-121h 58TrashwatchA GOOFY MOVIEEPISODE 42 – A GOOFY MOVIE It’s time for Brian’s Summer of Sequels Picks with A Goofy Movie, and we’re getting a little help from the world’s largest Goofy Movie fan, Nick Myers of Face Club Comedy and Jinx the Fox! This week, Brian sounds the horn; Ashley explains how humans are dogs; Nick solves F**k Marry Kill; Brandon tracks Goofy’s body count; and Chris visits a clown motel. BTW: Fear and Loathing in Walt Disney World Starring: Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jim Cummings, Kelli...
2021-08-052h 11TrashwatchGREASE 2 (ft. What Would Mom Do?)EPISODE 41 – GREASE 2 (ft. What Would Mom Do?) Sara and Stacie of What Would Mom Do? are back to talk about the parents in the totally parent-less Grease 2! This week, Ashley scolds Miss Mason; Brian reveals the hidden meaning of “Score Tonight”; Sara revives Masterpiece Theatre; Brandon says #Feminism; Chris becomes Cool Rider; and Stacie discovers the secret of Rydell. BTW: Steph is pregnant with WHAT?!?! Starring: Maxwell Caulfield, Michelle Pfeiffer, Lorna Luft, Maureen Teefy, Alison Price, Pamela Adlon, Adrian Zmed, Peter Frechette, Christopher McDonald, Leif Green, Didi Conn, Eve...
2021-07-291h 45TrashwatchTHE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROREPISODE 40 – THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR This week, Brian keeps getting mad at the movie; Ashley demands answers for Alex’s accent(s); Chris wants more chopped-off fingers; and Brandon abandons Amazon for Goodreads.BTW: Where’s our Brendan Fraser vs. Mummy Hitler movie?Starring: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh, John Hannah, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong, Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Russell Wong, David Calder, and Liam CunninghamDirected by Rob Cohen
2021-07-222h 13TrashwatchTHE MUMMY RETURNSEPISODE 39 – THE MUMMY RETURNS The Summer of Sequels continues with Brandon’s picks: entries 2 and 3 from the Mummy series! This week, Brandon disowns Imhotep; Ashley is angry, ANGRY ABOUT BRIDGES; Chris discovers his past life; and Brian breaks down the single funniest shot in the movie. BTW: We’re here to talk to you about the Amber Initiative. Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, Patricia Velásquez, Freddie Boath, Alun Armstrong, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Shaun Parkes, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Dire...
2021-07-152h 12TrashwatchBRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASONEPISODE 38 – BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON This week, Brian explains Mr. Darcy’s fetish; Ashley upgrades to green lights; Chris warns against Oopsie Babies; and Brandon overestimates his skiing ability. BTW: Why hasn’t the Construction Worker Compliment Program been able to raise women’s self-confidence? Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Sally Phillips, Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Shirley Henderson, James Callis, and Jacinda Barrett Directed by Beeban Kidron FOLLOW US:Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@tr...
2021-07-081h 46TrashwatchBRIDGET JONES’S DIARYEPISODE 37 – BRIDGET JONES’S DIARY Strap in, folks—it’s the Summer of Sequels! We’re starting off with Part 1 of Ashley’s picks: 2001’s Bridget Jones’s Diary! This week, Ashley calls out all the red flags; Brandon sets a new Patreon goal; Brian describes a disastrous performance of Titanic; Chris writes checks Brian and Brandon can’t cash; and we are all Bridget Jones. BTW: Hugh Grant stars in Sonic the Hedgehog! Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Shirley Henderson, Sally Phill...
2021-07-012h 07TrashwatchBUTTEREPISODE 36 – BUTTER This week, Brian hates sandwiches; Ashley hates stirrup pants; Brandon hates IMDb Goofs; and Chris hates whatever kids are doing on TikTok. BTW: Stick around for the post-credits Clayton follow-up! Starring: Jennifer Garner, Yara Shahidi, Ty Burrell, Olivia Wilde, Alicia Silverstone, Rob Corddry, Kristen Schaal, Ashley Greene, and Hugh Jackman Directed by Jim Field Smith FOLLOW US:Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwatchpodcast/)Email (trashwatchpodcast@gmail.c...
2021-06-241h 58TrashwatchDEEP BLUE SEAEPISODE 35 – DEEP BLUE SEA This week, Brian pitches a The Father prequel; Brandon reveals the truth behind the helicopter malfunction; Chris loses a Bird Bet; and Ashley writes a series of LL Cool J kid’s books. BTW: You better believe we’re applying the Chipette Theory to sharks! Starring: Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. Jackson, Jacqueline McKenzie, Michael Rapaport, Stellan Skarsgård, Aida Turturro, and LL Cool J Directed by Renny Harlin FOLLOW US:Instagram (@trashwatchpo...
2021-06-172h 01TrashwatchDIRTY WORKEPISODE 34 – DIRTY WORK This week, Brandon’s picks have an unfortunate trend; Chris recalls a friend’s coming-out party; Ashley has more opera thoughts; and Brian is assailed by bookies. (Also Marrett drops in to comment on cargo shorts!) BTW: Honk your horn—it’s the bit! Starring: Norm MacDonald, Jack Warden, Artie Lange, Traylor Howard, Don Rickles, Christopher McDonald, and Chevy Chase Directed by Bob Saget FOLLOW US:Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)Facebook (https...
2021-06-101h 55TrashwatchTHE BENCHWARMERS (ft. Josh Waddle)EPISODE 33 – THE BENCHWARMERS (ft. Josh Waddle) We’re finally out of Musical May, and we’ve brought Josh Waddle (Hashtag Comedy) along for the ride to talk the gross wannabe-inspirational sports comedy(?) The Benchwarmers! This week, Ashley gets therapy; Brian casts Jon Lovitz as Jeff Bezos; Josh has a new mantra; Brandon misses signals; and Chris is pedantic about poop. BTW: A startling revelation about The Emperor’s New Groove! Starring: Rob Schneider, David Spade, Jon Heder, Jon Lovitz, Craig Kilborn, Molly Sims, Tim Meadows, and Nick Swardson
2021-06-041h 52TrashwatchANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (ft. Marrett Laney)EPISODE 32 – ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (ft. Marrett Laney) The Amber Seals—reunited at last! We all sit down together in the same room (along with special guest Marrett) to close out Musical May with the Christmas zombie musical, Anna and the Apocalypse! This week, Chris remembers a lunch lady’s advice; Brandon throws a pen; Brian breaks; Ashley has a non-dealbreaker; and Marrett’s not part of the Turbo Team. BTW: HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO RUIN POP ROCKS?!?! Starring: Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux, Ma...
2021-05-271h 48TrashwatchDICK TRACY (ft. Joel Derkin)EPISODE 31 – DICK TRACY Musical May goes Sondheim with Brian’s pick: Dick Tracy! This week, Chris can’t get a word in; Ashley tries to imitate Al Pacino; Joel misremembers lyrics; Brandon keeps a bit notebook; and Brian loses his mind over Amazon reviews. BTW: The grossest line in cinema history! Starring: Warren Beatty, Madonna, Glenne Headly, Charlie Korsmo, Mandy Patinkin, and Al Pacino Directed by Warren Beatty “Dick Tracy: The Most Bonkers Comic Book Movie Ever”, Patrick Willems: https://youtu.b...
2021-05-201h 50TrashwatchPOPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING (ft. MaddWolf)EPISODE 30 – POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING (ft. MaddWolf) As Musical May presses on, we are joined by George and Hope of MaddWolf (https://maddwolf.com) to praise the overlooked comedic gem Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. This week, Brandon loves lists; Ashley cites Urban Dictionary; Hope and George share a catchphrase; Brian recalls a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo; and Chris gives us our Wu-Tang Clan names. BTW: Who is Nik Wallenda and why is he a bobblehead? Starring: Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Sarah Silve...
2021-05-131h 40TrashwatchSPICE WORLD (ft. What Would Mom Do?)EPISODE 29 – SPICE WORLD (ft. What Would Mom Do?) It’s Musical May, folks! And we’re joined by Sara and Stacie of What Would Mom Do? to discuss Ashley’s submission: Spice World! This week, Ashley is the sixth Spice Girl; Sara disses Dick van Dyke; Chris gets a cease and desist; Stacie assembles a Tom Cruise playlist for childbirth; Brandon rants about mid-credits scenes; and Brian predicts an Incredibles 2 Amazon review.BTW: Who will play the Spice Girls on The Crown? Starring: The Spice Girls and a whol...
2021-05-061h 42TrashwatchTHE LAST AIRBENDER (ft. Clayton)EPISODE 28 – THE LAST AIRBENDER So it’s come to this: we finally sit down to talk about The Last Airbender, joined by the formerly mysterious Clayton! This week, Chris terrifies Ashley; Clayton discovers a new form of bending; Brian pitches a Blue Spirit twist; Ashley has a unique take on Yue’s hair; and Brandon quasi-redeems M. Night Shyamalan. BTW: Stab the Moon Fish in the WHAT?! Starring: Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Shaun Toub, Aasif Mandvi, Cliff Curtis, and Seychelle Gabriel Direc...
2021-04-291h 50TrashwatchDROP DEAD GORGEOUS (ft. Christina Bianco)EPISODE 27 – DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (ft. Christina Bianco) The fabulous and talented Christina Bianco joins us to talk about the hilarious—if problematic—1999 dark small-town satire, Drop Dead Gorgeous! This week, Ashley coins a new medical term; Chris conducts a pageant quiz; Brian goes full Charlie Day again; Brandon explains the appeal of tap dancing; and Christina reminisces about Dora the Explorer. BTW: Kristen Wiig stars in Soylent Green! Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Allison Janney, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley, Sam McMurray, Mindy Sterling, Brittany Murphy, and Amy Adams...
2021-04-221h 52TrashwatchLEFT BEHIND: THE MOVIEEPISODE 26 – LEFT BEHIND: THE MOVIEWell, folks, Brian has thrown us into a minefield with the tragically Nicolas Cage-free Christian apocalypse thriller, Left Behind: The Movie! This week, Chris creates Kirk Cameron’s alter ego; Brandon points out a very unsettling credit; Brian gives the audience homework; and Ashley writes her own version of Dealbreakers.BTW: A Christian haunted house goes horribly wrong!Starring: Kirk Cameron, Brad Johnson, Janaya Stephens, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Colin Fox, Gordon Currie, and Chelsea Noble
2021-04-151h 49TrashwatchFLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOREPISODE 25 – FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR We don’t know how he does it, but Brandon brought us yet another winner—the family sci-fi comedy psychological horror, Flight of the Navigator! This week, Brian makes a big bet on the reboot trailer; Chris remembers a bloodthirsty hospital robot (WARNING: slightly graphic); Brandon investigates Big Al; and Ashley is sick of modernist BS. BTW: Get pumped for the dimension-hopping sequel, Fight of the Navigators! Starring: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung, Matt Adler, Howard Hesseman, and Sarah Jessica P...
2021-04-081h 29TrashwatchTOOTH FAIRYEPISODE 24 – TOOTH FAIRYWARNING: We spend the first several minutes talking about unpleasant experiences at the dentist. Feel free to skip to ~8:35 if needed.This week, Ashley recalls an unfortunately named dentist; Brian pitches an indie movie; Chris gets burned by Ashley; and Brandon learns the truth about public defenders.BTW: Fare thee well, Jebediah Flick!Shout-out to fellow podcast Let the Movie Speak!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-the-movie-speak/id1547081524...
2021-04-011h 41TrashwatchALMOST HEROESEPISODE 23 – ALMOST HEROES As March Mattness comes to a close, we determine once and for all who is the best Matt. Is it Damon? McConaughey? Macfadyen? Or is it Chris’s pick: Matthew Perry, who pairs up with Chris Farley in the pioneer buddy comedy Almost Heroes! This week, Brandon finds the best place in his home for a Chris Farley painting; Chris brings us more insane stories; Brian is the king of transitions; and Ashley’s Chipmunk Theory pulls through yet again! BTW: Fun field trip stories! Starrin...
2021-03-251h 43TrashwatchTHE THREE MUSKETEERS (2011)EPISODE 22 – THE THREE MUSKETEERS (2011) March Mattness drags on with Brian’s pick: Matthew Macfadyen in Paul W. S. Anderson’s 2011 opus, The Three Musketeers! This week, Brian fumbles with his pop filter; Chris reverse engineers Shakespeare; Ashley wrecks all of our 21stbirthday stories; and Brandon keeps us apprised of Dumas BS. BTW: Find yourself in a jam? Just add mass and velocity! Starring: Matthew Macfadyen, Luke Evans, Ray Stevenson, Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Mads Mikkelsen, Christoph Waltz, Orlando Bloom, Gabrielle Wilde, and James Corden Directed...
2021-03-181h 36TrashwatchREIGN OF FIREEPISODE 21 – REIGN OF FIRE March Mattness continues with Brandon’s entry: Matthew McConaughey in 2002’s dragon apocalypse epic, Reign of Fire! This week, Brian gets a new best way to make an entrance; Ashley hides out at the last Kinko’s; Chris finds the worst person on Amazon; and Brandon advocates eating ash. BTW: Christian Bale stars in Rent of Fire! Starring: Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, Izabella Scorupco, Gerard Butler, Scott Moutter, and David Kennedy Directed by Rob Bowman FOLLOW US:
2021-03-111h 30TrashwatchSTUCK ON YOUEPISODE 20 – STUCK ON YOU We kick off March Mattness with Ashley’s submission: Matt Damon in the Farrelly brothers conjoined twin comedy Stuck on You! This week, Chris gets an intervention; Brandon punishes his friend with Epic Movie; Ashley talks about the grossest line ever; and Brian just wants it to END!!!!!!!!BTW: A troubling amount of troubling cameos!Starring: Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Eva Mendes, Wen Yann Shih, Ray “Rocket” Valliere, Terence Bernie Hines, Seymour Cassel, and Cher (as herself) Direc...
2021-03-041h 28TrashwatchCUBAN FURY (ft. Krista Stauffer of Speak Easily)EPISODE 19 – CUBAN FURY The Amber Seals wrap up Rom Com Month with a little help from Krista Stauffer of the Speak Easily Podcast! This week, Chris chauffeurs for Micky Dolenz; Brandon develops a car crash fetish; Ashley reveals why she owns bowling shoes; Brian pitches his Broadway mixtape; and Krista comes out of her comfort… box? BTW: What if Ian McShane’s character was played by Tommy Wiseau? Starring: Nick Frost, Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, Ian McShane, and Olivia Colman Directed by James Griffi...
2021-02-251h 29TrashwatchELLA ENCHANTEDEPISODE 18 – ELLA ENCHANTED Good news, everyone—Ashley has officially joined the podcast as a full-time Amber Seal! Bad news, everyone—Brian made us watch the disastrous 2004 adaptation of the classic novel Ella Enchanted! This week, Brandon reads fantasy personal ads; Brian unveils his Moira Rose impression; Chris has a bad time at Bonnaroo; and Ashley breaks the rules of the Movie Game. BTW: Huck Finn wasn’t even a dog in the book! Starring: Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Aidan McArdle, Joanna Lumley, Lucy Punch, Jennifer Higham, Min...
2021-02-181h 24TrashwatchMY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIENDEPISODE 17 – MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND Good news everyone—Brandon is finally cancelled! It’s all thanks to his troubling Rom Com Month pick: My Super Ex-Girlfriend! This week, Brian considers mid-air coitus; Chris discovers his life is an Ivan Reitman movie; and Brandon comes up with sexy accountant puns! BTW: We demand a spin-off film about Uma Thurman’s sassy shark friend! Starring: Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman, Anna Faris, Eddie Izzard, Rainn Wilson, and Wanda Sykes Directed by Ivan Reitman FOLLOW US:
2021-02-111h 22TrashwatchTWO WEEKS NOTICEEPISODE 16 – TWO WEEKS NOTICE We kick off Rom Com Month with the movie of a thousand plots: Two Weeks Notice! This week, Brian emerges from his film crypt with his ink and quill; Chris gives his Yelp review of Coney Island; Ashley recommends Christian romance novels; and Brandon determines whether or not the word “dab” is hot. BTW: The Fart-Asses/Amber Seals/Trash Watch Gang are officially Team Monke! Starring: Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt, David Haig, Dana Ivey, Robert Klein, and two disgraced former presidents
2021-02-041h 21TrashwatchTHE CHIPMUNK ADVENTUREEPISODE 15 – THE CHIPMUNK ADVENTURE Show favorite Ashley returns to the podcast to discuss the creepy, racist, high-pitched nightmare that is The Chipmunk Adventure! This week, Brian is the Jon Arbuckle of Jon Arbuckles; Brandon discovers mind-blowing information about the Chipette’s parentage; Ashley turns traitor; and Chris is as mad as hell and he’s not gonna take it anymore! Plus: We announce our upcoming theme months! (Shout-out to The Stephen Queens podcast for the inspiration: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stephen-queens-podcast/id1527179109) Starring: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Jani...
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