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Write Out LoudAuthor Spotlight: Kristen AshleyGot something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina welcome bestselling author Kristen Ashley to discuss her prolific writing career. Listeners learn about Kristen's journey from continuous rejections by traditional publishers to achieving enormous success through self-publishing, with over 90 romance novels translated into 14 languages and more than 5 million copies sold worldwide. The conversation delves into her creative process, the importance of maintaining her unique voice, and the strategic choices behind her distinctive book covers. Kristen also shares insights on writing first-person perspectives, handling rejection, and t...2025-02-2458 min
Mashley at the MoviesRETRO: Million Dollar MysteryAh, '80s nostalgia. It's one of the few things going for Million Dollar Mystery, a treasure hunt adventure from 1987. Matt & Ashley revisit this fondly-remembered movie from Matt's childhood, in our latest Retro episode. You can click below to listen.2025-01-2914 min
Mashley at the MoviesThe Worst Person in the World (SPOILERS)Our second new episode of the week is about a woman, Julie (Renate Reinsve), who impacts the lives of others while trying to figure out her own. Matt & Ashley review this Oscar-nominated film, and the discussion is deep, and Matt gets emotional! Is Julie really The Worst Person in the World?2022-03-1327 min
Mashley at the MoviesThe Suicide SquadNot to be confused with the similarly-titled movie from 2016, this is the new The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn. Matt, Ashley and Ryan are here to talk about it.2021-08-0714 min
Mashley at the MoviesJungle CruiseEmily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson go on a jungle cruise together, with action, humor and derring-do. Matt & Ashley review the new live-action movie based on the Disney theme park ride.2021-07-3111 min
Mashley at the MoviesSnake Eyes: G.I. Joe OriginsDid you ever wonder where the G.I Joe character Snake Eyes came from? No? Well, too bad, because he's getting an origin story! Henry Golding stars as the anti-hero, and Matt & Ashley review this new movie.2021-07-2412 min
Mashley at the MoviesFear Street: Part One - 1994Teens in the town of Shadyside attempt to fight-off a curse that sees killers from the present and the past come after them in terrifying moment after terrifying moment. Matt & Ashley review part one of this trilogy, streaming on Netflix.2021-07-1712 min
Mashley at the MoviesF9: The Fast SagaDom and co. are back to drive fast and furiously. There are friends, enemies and, of course, family in this outrageous, action-packed thriller. Ryan joins Matt & Ashley to discuss the 9th film in this twenty-year old film series.2021-07-1017 min
Mashley at the MoviesIn the HeightsThe theatrical version of the Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical is an experience to behold. Rosa joins Matt & Ashley to discuss In the Heights, in this week's episode.2021-06-1220 min
Mashley at the MoviesBad Movie Night # 2Garret, Matt & Ashley are back with another installment of Bad Movie Night. They randomly select a film from four choices, watch it, and discuss. Which one do they end up with this time? Listen and find out!2021-05-3035 min
Mashley at the MoviesSenior MomentWilliam Shatner plays a seventy-something man who likes women and fast cars, until he loses his license and meets a woman (Jean Smart) who slowly begins to change his life. Christopher Lloyd also stars in this curious movie. Matt & Ashley share their thoughts about it.2021-05-2210 min
Mashley at the MoviesRemembering AnarchaMatt & Ashley review the new documentary about the experiments that J. Marion Sims conducted on African-American enslaved women in the 1840s. The film explores the ramifications of those acts, that permeate our society to this day. 2021-05-2210 min
Mashley at the MoviesSpiral: From the Book of SawChris Rock is an embittered police detective hot on the trail of a copycat Jigsaw killer, as Matt & Ashley review the latest entry in the Saw franchise.2021-05-1514 min
Mashley at the MoviesMortal Kombat (2021)Matt & Ashley review the new fantasy/action movie based on the 1990s martial arts video game. 2021-04-2410 min
Mashley at the MoviesThe CourierOur review this week is the new thriller, The Courier, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Matt & Ashley discuss this cold war spy drama in our latest episode.2021-04-1711 min
Mashley at the MoviesGodzilla vs. Kong (SPOILERS)Matt, Ashley & Aaron review the new entry in the MonsterVerse series, where a big ape and a giant radioactive dinosaur fight each other.2021-04-0332 min
Mashley at the MoviesZack Snyder's Justice LeagueMatt & Ashley review the new version of Justice League, the four-hour cut that fulfills Zack Snyder's vision for the film.2021-03-2027 min
Mashley at the Movies2021 Oscar NominationsMatt & Ashley share their thoughts on this year's Academy Award nominations, which were announced this morning.2021-03-1622 min
Mashley at the MoviesComing 2 AmericaKing Akeem goes back to America to find the son he never knew he had. (Almost) everyone is here from the original film, 30 years later, to varying degrees of success. Matt & Ashley review this new sequel starring Eddie Murphy.2021-03-0816 min
Mashley at the MoviesI Care a LotRosamund Pike plays a character whose vocation in life appears to be (legally) taking over the lives of the elderly and absconding with their money. Then, she does it to the wrong older woman, and high stakes drama ensues. Matt & Ashley review this new thriller.2021-02-2710 min
Mashley at the MoviesWandaVision, episodes 4-6 (SPOILERS)Matt & Ashley review the three most recent episodes of Marvel Studios' TV series, WandaVision.2021-02-1319 min
Mashley at the MoviesI'm Your WomanA woman's husband goes missing, and criminals are after her. She takes her baby and goes on the run, navigating the 1970's underworld. Matt & Ashley review this taut thriller.2021-01-2413 min
Mashley at the MoviesWandaVision, episodes 1-3 (SPOILERS)Matt & Ashley talk about the plot points, production design and mysterious goings-on in the first three episodes of WandaVision, the new TV series that's part of the MCU.2021-01-2414 min
Mashley at the MoviesSylvie's LoveMatt & Ashley review this new movie, set in New York City of the 1950s and '60s, about two African-American characters who are trying to find their passion, both romantically and artistically. 2021-01-1615 min
Mashley at the MoviesWild Mountain ThymeMatt & Ashley review a new movie about awkward romance, farming, land and familial strife, set in Ireland, and starring Emily Blunt & Jamie Dornan. And it's from the screenwriter of Moonstruck. We had fun discussing this one.2021-01-0911 min
Mashley at the MoviesMa Rainey's Black BottomIn 1927, Ma Rainey and her band visit a recording studio in Chicago, and multi-layered tensions ensue. Matt & Ashley review the new movie that is also Chadwick Boseman's final film role.2020-12-2820 min
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Christmas with the KranksLuther & Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas and plan to take a cruise over the holiday, but their neighbors are having none of it. Wacky hijinks abound in this 2004 film written by Home Alone director Chris Columbus, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis and perennial Christmas favorite Tim Allen. Garret & Kirsten join Matt & Ashley to talk about this zany holiday movie.2020-12-2316 min
Mashley at the MoviesFavorite Spielberg FilmsIn honor of Steven Spielberg's recent 74th birthday, Matt & Ashley talk about their Top 5 favorite movies he's directed.2020-12-2141 min
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey12 Days of Christmas continues with a new Netflix movie about an inventor who loses his mojo, and only family can help him heal. Brett joins Matt & Ashley to discuss this magical tale.2020-12-1818 min
Mashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Remember the NightBarbara Stanwyck is a woman on trial for shoplifting, and Fred MacMurray is prosecuting her for the crime. They end up traveling together to his family home for Christmas, and Matt & Ashley talk about this gem of a classic movie in this year's first episode of our 12 Days of Christmas series!2020-12-1415 minMashley at the MoviesWords on Bathroom WallsThis week, Matt & Ashley discuss a 2020 movie about a high school student (Charlie Plummer) who is dealing with his schizophrenia while also navigating a potential friendship/romance with a classmate (Taylor Russell) at his new school.2020-12-1210 min
Mashley at the MoviesLet Him GoA husband and wife go in search of their grandchild, and trouble awaits them. Matt & Ashley review this new tense new western.2020-11-2718 min
Own Your Life PodcastWhat Does Thankfulness Look Like This Season?Does it seem harder to be grateful and thankful when things all seem to be going wrong? If that's you, don't worry we've been there too and there's a way to turn your perspective around. In this episode, we talk about gratitude and thankfulness in hard seasons especially like this one. We give tactical ways to express gratitude that can shift your mindset immediately. We are so thankful for all of you listening and supporting us and our podcast. Happy Thanksgiving and be safe this holiday season. Love, Matt & Ashley Check us out!2020-11-2524 min
Mashley at the MoviesCriterion: To Sleep with AngerIn our latest episode focusing on films available from the Criterion Collection, Matt & Ashley are joined by Sundiata to discuss To Sleep with Anger. Danny Glover plays a man who causes trouble for a family the moment he shows up on their doorstep. It's a layered, complex drama that unfolds in this 1990 Charles Burnett classic.2020-11-181h 03
Mashley at the MoviesLove and MonstersA young man living in a post-apocalyptic world full of giant frogs, crabs, slugs and snails decides to travel 85 miles across land to find his girlfriend from when life was normal. Matt & Ashley review this new movie, available for streaming.2020-11-1512 min
Mashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Halloween II (1981)Matt, Ashley and Benny talk discuss the follow-up to the 1978 slasher classic, which picks-up on the same Halloween night in Haddonfield, Illinois. Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and Dr. Loomis are back.2020-10-2714 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: When Michael CallsA woman starts receiving threatening phone calls from her 8-year-old nephew who's been dead for many years. Is what's going on truly supernatural, or is it more earthly-bound? Matt & Ashley talk about this 1972 made-for-TV movie in the latest 31 Days of Halloween episode.2020-10-2508 min
Mashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: WitchboardThings go awry when a woman (Tawny Kitaen) starts using a ouija board and contacts the wrong spirit. Matt & Ashley discuss this spooky thriller.2020-10-1807 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Sleepaway CampA tragic boating accident, a summer camp far from home, and murders are all part of the bizarre Sleepaway Camp. Matt, Ashley and Garret have a lot to say about this somewhat controversial 1983 slasher film.2020-10-1718 min
Mashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Friday the 13th: A New BeginningIt's not a Friday, but but it is the 13th! Today, Matt & Ashley talk about the fifth film in the Friday the 13th series, and one of Matt's childhood favorites. Does it still hold up after all these years? Listen and find out!2020-10-1309 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: The People Under the StairsSlumlords are hiding a big secret in their house... under the stairs. Matt & Ashley review this Wes Craven classic.2020-10-1011 min
Mashley at the MoviesUnthinkableMatt & Ashley review a new movie about a med student who cares too much, and whose latest patient leads him on an emotional journey with potentially dangerous undertones.2020-10-0910 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Mountaintop Motel MassacreThis movie does what it says on the tin -- there's a mountaintop, there's a motel, and there's a massacre. Guests check in, but they may not check -out. Matt & Ashley review this '80s diamond-in-the-rough, as 31 Days of Halloween continues.2020-10-0606 min
Mashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: The Strangler of Blackmoor CastleThe Strangler of Blackmoor Castle is about a strangler... at Blackmoor Castle. It's a German krimi film, made to look like it's set in the UK. Matt & Ashley talk about the movie as part of our 31 Days of Halloween series.2020-10-0407 min
Mashley at the MoviesThe Devil All the TimeMatt & Ashley review the grim new Netflix movie with a large cast and a lot of pain.2020-09-1825 minMashley at the MoviesWorking Man (2019)Peter Gerety stars as a man who loses his job when the factory he's worked at for decades closes. Talia Shire is his concerned wife, and Billy Brown is his former co-worker with a plan. Matt & Ashley review this new movie that explores the human condition in an uncertain economy.2020-08-2313 minMashley at the MoviesLady in a Cage (1964)Matt & Ashley discuss a pretty intense movie a woman (Olivia de Havilland) trapped alone in a house without power, and dangerous circumstances at every turn.2020-08-0115 minMashley at the MoviesMidnight Madness (1980)It's an all-night scavenger hunt. It's got Teen Wolf. It's got an American Werewolf in London. It's got Pee-Wee Herman. It's a lot of fun, and Matt, Ashley & Garret talk about it.2020-07-2517 minMashley at the MoviesThe Guest (2014)Matt & Ashley review a totally bonkers movie from 2014, where a stranger comes to stay with a grieving family, and things are not as they seem.2020-07-1808 minMashley at the MoviesLove, Victor (2020 TV series)Matt & Ashley review the new series streaming on Hulu, about a high school guy navigating his home life and his sexuality.2020-07-1815 minMashley at the MoviesPalm Springs (2020)Matt & Ashley review the new movie streaming on Hulu, where Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti play people caught in a time loop on their friends' wedding day in Palm Springs.2020-07-1316 minMashley at the MoviesBest of 2020 (so far)Halfway through 2020, Matt & Ashley go over their picks for the Top 5 best movies of the year (so far).2020-07-0318 minMashley at the MoviesCriterion: PolyesterOur second edition of podcasting a movie available from Criterion has Matt & Ashley discussing Polyester! In John Waters' 1981 classic about a dissatisfied Baltimore housewife (Divine), we're treated to some of Waters' best, most subversive humor. 2020-06-2720 minMashley at the MoviesCloak & Dagger / Clockwise / CluelessThis week's podcast features Matt & Ashley looking back at three different movies that we've remembered from our youth.2020-05-3029 minMashley at the MoviesThe Lovebirds (2020)Matt & Ashley review a new Netflix movie about a bickering couple who become tangled-up in murder and conspiracy.2020-05-2611 minMashley at the MoviesA Secret Love (2020)Matt & Ashley discuss a new Netflix documentary about the lives of a lesbian couple who were together over 70 years, and how they couldn't talk about their love openly until recent years.2020-05-1019 minMashley at the MoviesThe Half of It (2020)It's another Netflix young adult rom com, but it's a cut above. Listen to what Matt & Ashley think about this endearing new movie.2020-05-0314 minMashley at the MoviesThe Lunchbox (2013)Actor Irrfan Khan died on April 29th, 2020, and Matt & Ashley wanted to honor him by discussing one of his best movies. Two lonely people begin a correspondence via a lunch delivery service, and explore their humanity in a quiet and profound way.2020-05-0312 minMashley at the MoviesKwik Stop (2001)Matt & Ashley discuss the 2001 indie film that was screened at the 2002 Roger Ebert Film Festival. It's a solid movie about people and relationships, dreams and aspirations, that rarely hits a false note.2020-04-1717 minMashley at the MoviesInterview with Nate KohnMatt & Ashley talk with Nate Kohn, the longtime festival director of the Roger Ebert Film Festival, aka Ebertfest.2020-04-1717 minMashley at the MoviesColor Out of SpaceSaying that this is a story about an alien meteorite landing near a secluded farmhouse in the woods, doesn't do it justice. Matt & Ashley review this strange new movie, adapted from a short story by HP Lovecraft.2020-04-1109 minMashley at the MoviesThe Banana Splits MovieMatt & Ashley review a horror movie about a family that attends a recording of the Banana Splits, a show about happy robot creatures with a sinister side to them.2020-04-0409 minMashley at the MoviesJumanji: The Next LevelThe four teenage friends from the previous Jumanji movie are once again drawn into the mysterious game (along with a couple of new faces). Matt & Ashley review this 2019 film that is now available via streaming and physical media.2020-03-2807 minMashley at the Movies3:10 to Yuma (2007)Aaron joins Matt & Ashley discuss the Russell Crowe/Christian Bale western about a man escorting an outlaw to his fate.2020-03-2814 minMashley at the MoviesThe LodgeA broken family decides to spend Christmas at a remote lodge with a potential stepmother on hand who has some dark secrets. Matt, Ashley and Garret reviews this new chiller from the directors of Goodnight, Mommy.2020-03-0811 minMashley at the MoviesBlack History Month: The Hate U GiveMatt, Ashley and Kandace discuss the 2018 adaptation of the Angie Thomas novel about a teenage girl who witnesses a police-involved shooting, and deals with its aftermath.2020-02-2824 minMashley at the MoviesSpies in DisguiseWill Smith is a suave spy. Tom Holland is tech person who creates spy gadgets. They work together to stop the evil Killian, which is especially difficult when Will Smith turns into a pigeon. Matt & Ashley review this ridiculous cartoon movie.2020-01-0406 minMashley at the MoviesUncut GemsAdam Sandler plays a NYC jeweler who is addicted to gambling and makes a variety of poor choices with the wrong people. Matt & Ashley review this taut new film that's generating a lot of Oscar buzz.2019-12-2812 minMashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Silent NightSean, Matt & Ashley take a gander at 2012's Silent Night, a very loose remake of 1984's Silent Night, Deadly Night. A crazed Santa is on the rampage in a small Wisconsin town. Can the local police force stop him before he ruins Christmas for everyone?2019-12-1911 minMashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Christmas at Graceland: Home for the HolidaysA woman looking for a new job spends some time with a widower and his kids during the Christmas season, and things get complicated. Oh, and there's Priscilla Presley and Graceland, too. Matt & Ashley review this Hallmark movie in the latest 12 Days of Christmas podcast.2019-12-1811 minMashley at the Movies12 Days of Christmas: Planes, Trains & AutomobilesMatt, Ashley and Aaron discuss this holiday film starring John Candy and Steve Martin, written and directed by John Hughes. 2019-12-1521 minMashley at the MoviesA Star Wars RetrospectiveGarret, Matt & Ashley look back at all ten Star Wars movies to date, and discuss what they'd like to see from The Rise of Skywalker.2019-12-1258 minMashley at the MoviesHoney BoyMatt & Ashley discuss the new film that serves as a semi-autobiographical account of actor Shia LaBeouf's younger life, and his tumultuous relationship with his dad.2019-12-0613 minMashley at the MoviesKnives OutA modern spin on the classic whodunit. The patriarch of a dysfunctional family is dead, and suspects abound. Matt, Ashley, Aaron and Garret attempt to get to the bottom of this new movie from Rian Johnson.2019-11-2319 minMashley at the MoviesThe Lighthouse (SPOILERS)Matt & Ashley review the latest film by director Robert Eggers, featuring a two actor tour de force set at a leaky, creepy, isolated lighthouse.2019-11-0217 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Trick 'r TreatMatt, Ashley and Sean conclude this year's 31 Days of Halloween with an anthology of horror stories about people and events in a seemingly cursed small town on Halloween night.2019-10-3113 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Spider BabyMatt & Ashley discuss the 1960s cult classic.2019-10-2909 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Dead and BuriedVisitors to a small New England town are being murdered by a mob, then appearing afterward seemingly fine. What's going on? Matt & Ashley try to find out in their analysis of this 1981 horror film.2019-10-2810 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Get OutMatt & Ashley look back at Jordan Peele's 2017 directorial debut.2019-10-2208 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: The BatThis podcast sees Matt & Ashley discussing the 1959 mystery starring Agnes Moorehead and Vincent, where a killer who dresses like a bat is on the loose inside an old, dark house.2019-10-1909 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: The House That Dripped BloodMatt & Ashley review an early '70s British horror film with, oddly enough, no blood.2019-10-1709 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Return to Horror HighA film crew shoots a movie at an abandoned high school where, just a fews earlier, an unknown assailant went on a killing spree. Do Matt & Ashley like it or hate it? You've gotta listen to find out!2019-10-1008 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: The OthersMatt & Ashley are joined by Garret to talk about the 2001 haunted house film starring Nicole Kidman. 2019-10-0810 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: Saturday the 14thMatt & Ashley look back on a childhood favorite. Friday the 13th was bad, but Saturday the 14th was worse!2019-10-0509 minMashley at the Movies31 Days of Halloween: 13 GhostsMatt & Ashley kick-off their second annual 31 Days of Halloween series with a William Castle classic!2019-10-0107 minMashley at the MoviesPhotographMatt & Ashley discuss the new Ritesh Batra film about a quiet man who must convince his doting grandmother that he has found a girlfriend.2019-09-2711 minMashley at the MoviesBrittany Runs a MarathonMatt & Ashley review a comedy/drama about a woman's quest to lose weight and become healthy, and the ramifications it has for those around her, and herself.2019-09-2709 minMashley at the MoviesReady or NotMatt, Ashley and Benny discuss the new thriller about a bride who gets more than she bargained for on her wedding night.2019-08-3012 minMashley at the MoviesGood BoysMatt & Ashley review a new comedy about life in sixth grade.2019-08-1612 minMashley at the MoviesThe BoysMatt & Ashley discuss season one of the Amazon Prime series about the dark underbelly of the superhero world.2019-08-0920 minMashley at the MoviesOnce Upon a Time... In Hollywood (SPOILERS)Matt, Ashley, Garret, Benny and Mikaela discuss the new Quentin Tarantino movie in all its spoiler-filled glory!2019-08-0831 minMashley at the MoviesMidsommarMatt, Ashley and Garret review the new thriller, which is the second feature film from director Ari Aster.2019-07-1216 minMashley at the MoviesThe Dead Don't DieMatt & Ashley review the new Jim Jarmusch zombie movie.2019-06-2110 minMashley at the MoviesGodzilla: King of the MonstersGodzilla is back, and so are some of hit titan friends (and enemies). Oh, and there's some human characters in the mix, too. Hear what Matt & Ashley think of it all.2019-06-1008 minMashley at the MoviesThe Sun Is Also a StarMatt & Ashley review a new film adaptation of a young adult novel about two young people who meet cute and perhaps fall in love? And, one of them is about to be deported.2019-06-0313 minMashley at the MoviesLong ShotMatt & Ashley review the new Charlize Theron/Seth Rogen comedy about love and politics.2019-05-1212 minMashley at the MoviesAvengers: Endgame (SPOILERS)Matt, Ashley, Benny and Garret discuss the new Avengers movie with heavy spoilers.2019-04-261h 00Mashley at the MoviesGloria BellMatt & Ashley review the new Julianne Moore film about a woman who enjoys dancing at night clubs, and living her life.2019-04-1312 minMashley at the MoviesVelvet BuzzsawMatt & Ashley review the new Netflix art world satire/horror film starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Toni Collette.2019-02-1210 minMashley at the MoviesThey Shall Not Grow OldThis week's podcast features Matt, Ashley and Garret discussing the stunning, moving and intense Peter Jackson World War I documentary.2019-02-0214 min