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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #346 - I'm Still in the Goddam Club!Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss one of their favorite and most influential films, The Monster Squad! After having spent the past Saturday in Salem to watch the movie with live commentary from Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert, Patsy is still on Cloud 9, and they have some stories to tell! All this plus a new battle, some previews of what's coming soon, and more!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #344 - This Episode Will Suck...Your Blood!This week Patsy and Ashes are here to discuss the 1992 film Bram Stoker's Dracula! For Patsy, this was a first-time watch, and he has...feelings and thoughts. They also give their top vampire performances in film and TV, as well as battle results. Technical difficulties prevent them from adding the trailer or the theme song, but it's still an awesome episode! All this and more on this week's show!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #341 - I Know Why the Cage Bird SingsSPOILER WARNING!
Patsy and Ashes are back and they're talking about one of Patsy's favorite actors, Nicolas Cage, and his latest role as Longlegs! From his strange backstory in the lore of the film to the real-life inspirations for Cage's look and appearance and the reasons for when the film takes place when it does! They also give you their favorite Cage roles, some wine and science news, and so much more on this week's episode, including battle results and a new battle!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #338 - What Pride Means to UsThis week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss Pride Month, and what it means to them. They also want to let you know who their favorite LGBTQIA+ characters are, and want to know yours as well! Ashes has a new wine to discuss, and their intermission music is two gay anthems (the second one by Sister Sledge, not Sly and the Family Stone like Patsy thought). All this and a BIG announcement on this week's episode!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #337 - Shaun and Ed Battle the ZedsPatsy and Ashes are back! And it's time to dive back into a classic film, 2004's Shaun of the Dead! They covered this many years ago, but now that it's the 20th anniversary, it's time for a revisit! From the inspirations and homages to the way they re-invented the genre! It's a fun discussion, and not just about the characters, but also battle results, upcoming shows, new booze facts, and the songs Patsy and Ashes would kill zombies to, and more!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #335 - Dawn of the RenOn this special early edition of Throwdown Thursday, Patsy and Ashes are joined by Dawn Higgins and Dr. Richard Fahey of the upcoming Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire, happening this upcoming weekend, April 27 & 28! They discuss what went into the creation of the event, how they were so fortunate to cast the amazing folks they did, and the storylines that will be featured (with plenty of surprises left over!)
Patsy and Ashes also give you the rundown on the other events happening this weekend, so break out the cloning machine and get ready to have a very busy couple of days! All...2024-04-231h 25
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #332 - Gabby and Katie, Who Dared.Patsy and Ashes are back this week to welcome filmmakers Gabrielle Rosson and Katie Killourhy! They are on the show to discuss the subject of one of their most recent films, Lois Weber. They discuss her incredible accomplishments, and why you've most likely never heard of her. They also discuss some of the upcoming events that not only will they be attending, but Patsy and Ashes will be there as well! All this and more on this week's episode!
Check out Gabby and Katie's links to the events and the other things they're doing!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #328 - "It's This One"Patsy and Ashes are back to tell you about The Holdovers! From Patsy's experience on set during the making of the movie to Ashes' first thoughts watching it, they cover all aspects of the characters and the actors who bring them to life! Patsy also shares stories of his interactions with Paul, director Alexander Payne, Da'Vine, Dominic, and other cast members as well! He also describes how this movie holds a special place in his heart, and why Paul Giamatti is an incredible person as well as an amazing actor. All this, plus a new battle and more on...2024-02-091h 19
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #320 - Let Mattel You About Barbie's Friends!Patsy and Ashes (mostly Ashes, let's be honest here) are back this week to discuss all of Barbie's friends and cohorts to get you ready for one of the summer's hottest movies! First, though, Patsy has to thank the folks who helped him bring his own movie to life, and the two of them need to divulge the other toys they would like to see get the film treatment! Then it's time to get into the main discussion! The facts about Barbie's friends (and the controversy they inspired) more than make up for the depressing news about the Care...2023-07-201h 19
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #319 - The Shark That Almost Ate My Cocaine!Patsy and Ashes have returned to discuss Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody in Jaws: The Revenge! They talk about their first impressions of the film, how it's aged, and how it compares to the others in this franchise. They also give their least favorite sequels of all time, Patsy still isn't getting the hang of how to get the Battle Theme working correctly when they have a new battle, and an instance of a brilliant metaphor for how this film wasted Lorraine Gary's return from retirement! All this, a preview of the next couple of shows, and more on...2023-07-151h 05
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #317 - A Dinglehopper and a Snarfblatt Walk Into a Bar...Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about The Little Mermaid! They compare and contrast the source material with the theatrical releases, as well as highlight some major differences that were prompted by some other Disney adaptations! They also discuss their favorite classic Disney films (and Patsy cheats, as usual). All this, a new battle, and more on this week's episode!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #315 - Coop's Gonzo About the Electric Mayhem!This week Patsy and Ashes are back with a special guest, Justin Cooper, to talk about one of the most extraordinary musical acts in history, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! Throughout this episode, they journey back to their childhoods to reminisce about the music from various Muppet and Muppet-adjacent properties before finally settling in on the depiction of the band, how they evolved over the past 50 or so years, and what they're like on the current Disney+ show that's all about their quest to make an album! All this, plus a new battle, Patsy's psychic abilities on display...2023-05-181h 49
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #312 - Shants and Shark SlutsThis week Patsy and Ashes are here to discuss their experience with the Boulet Brothers' Dragula Titans Tour! They discuss their favorite SuperMonsters and performances, as well as their favorites from seasons past! They also delve into why drag isn't nearly as dangerous as some people might like you to think it is! All of this plus battle results, honest and emotional feedback about the show and the looks found therein, Patsy's sense of fashion, shark sluts, and more!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #310 - The Tree of Valinor, the Song of GoldIn a surprise twist, this week Patsy and Ashes are on the receiving end of an interview! Longtime listener and first-time guest Laurelyn joins the show as a part of her English assignment to interview interesting people! After a long, exhaustive search turned up no one interesting, Laurelyn is forced to chat with Patsy and Ashes instead! Laurelyn asks hard-hitting and thought-provoking questions that really make our hosts delve deep into emotional places. She also keeps them on their toes with smart responses to their questions as well. She's funny, she's smart, and she's the first person to ever...2023-03-301h 56
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #293 - The Val-idation of Joel Schumacher?Patsy and Ashes are BACK! This week they're discussing the 1995 film Batman Forever and what might have been, considering the talent attached to this project. From Ashes' true feelings about Jim Carrey coming to light, and Patsy defending the work of Joel Schumacher (except for this and the subsequent Batman debacle) there are a lot of topics to cover. Patsy also details his bout with Covid that cost them some time, they give you their thoughts on the best and not-so-best Batman logos throughout the character's 82-year history, and they throw down a new battle! All this and more...2022-06-161h 16
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #292 - Drag. Filth. Horror. Glamour.This week it's time to dig through the ditches and burn through the witches and talk about The Boulet Brothers Dragula! Patsy and Ashes discuss not only the phenomenon that has become the #1 series on Shudder, but who the Boulet Brothers are themselves! Patsy also discusses his harrowing surgery (with appropriate background music), Boston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron* stops by to question something Ashes said and make some exciting offers, and so much more on this week's episode!
*celebrity voice may or may not be impersonated.
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #288 - Larger Than Life is Just the Right SizeThis week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the characters of one of the best, most heartwarming, confidence-building, self-realization films ever! They are of course talking about Vida Boheme, Noxeema Jackson, and Chi Chi Rodriguez (no, not that one - you wanna get sued?) from 1995's classic film, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar!
They discuss how these ladies became the drag queens they are, and not just drag princesses, not just Latin boys crying in a dress, but larger than life Queens! From run-ins with the law (and hilarious behind-the-scenes hijinks) to their Spartacus moment, Patsy and...2022-02-181h 49
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #281 - Reality Bytes!This week, Patsy and Ashes are discussing Computer Jesus, AKA Thomas A Anderson, AKA Neo, AKA The One from 1999's The Matrix (plus the two subsequent sequels from 2003), and the upcoming fourth film in the franchise, Matrix Resurrections! Due to someone firing an EMP too early, the episode dropped a day late, but rest assured that it is jam-packed with deep philosophical topics like those covered in the films!
Patsy and Ashes also discuss the skills and abilities that they would want to learn should they have access to the same rapid teaching software found in the movies, as...2021-12-182h 02
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #280 - Skellingtons in the Closet RevisitedIn this week's slightly late episode, Patsy and AShes are here to discuss Jack Skellington of 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas! But first, they need some help from you, the listeners, to talk about some of their favorite Christmas films, as well as the injury Patsy suffered while trying to be helpful! This is the second time Jack Skellington has come up on the show, but the first time Ashes was on to join in the conversation! All this, plus battle results and some new phrases that have never before been uttered by human people, and more on this...2021-12-111h 58
Throwdown ThursdayTDT # 268 - Mummy Knows BestThis week Patsy and Ashes are back on their regularly scheduled day to discuss the 1999 and 2001 Mummy films starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Arnold Vosloo, and Oded Fehr! As Ashes has only just watched these for the first time in preparation for this show, she gives a unique insight into her experience with and expectations for the film. Patsy drops some Ancient Alien Theory in a few key spots, and they try to cover as many of the principal characters as they can. All this plus a new battle on this week's episode!
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Throwdown ThursdayTDT #264 - The Adventures of Fanny Longbottom!It's finally time to discuss Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow! Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about a character that should have had her own solo movie or TV series roughly a decade ago, including her origin, "powers", abilities and her impact on the other characters not only in the MCU, but throughout the universe as well! They also discuss their first interactions with the character, and Patsy has some choice words for the improbable physics that occur in the film. What? Patsy angry at the realism of a comic book film? Baldersdash! All this and a new...2021-07-231h 47
Throwdown ThursdayTDT # 261 - Happy Birthday Throwdown Thursday!This week Patsy and Ashes were LIVE! They were celebrating the 6th anniversary of the podcast, a year prematurely it seems, as the show has only been going for five years. Despite this oversight, they still manage to have a good time, especially with strawberry champagne and cheesecake! Some folks jump in on the live stream and contribute to the show, and both Patsy and Ashes are very grateful to have both First Time Mike and the 13th Wolfman aboard to share in the festivities! Armed with their own lists, and some helpful suggestions from listeners, they discuss the...2021-06-252h 02
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #258 - Who Let the Dogs Out?This week Patsy and Ashes cover Cruella DeVil, between the various movies, television, and literary appearances and how her story has evolved and changed since she was introduced Dodie Smith's 1956 novel. Just a warning - there are HEAVY SPOILERS for the new film starring Emma Stone as the titular character. There is also a bit of disagreement as to how the character has been portrayed in the new film, with both Patsy and Ashes voicing their opinions very energetically. It's a great discussion, with a lot of valid points brought up. They also give you a NEW battle, a...2021-06-031h 52Throwdown ThursdayTDT #255 - The Legacy of Purple Mitchie Stardust: A Tribute to Riku.In a very emotional episode, Patsy and Ashes talk about one of their dearest friends and longtime supporters, Riku, who passed away last week at the age of 31. Riku was one of the first people to support the podcast, and had become a very close friend not only to Patsy and Ashes, but to many across the podcasting community. Riku was more than a listener, more than a friend, he was part of the family and will be deeply missed by many people. Patsy and Ashes barely hold themselves together as they explain this week's show, which is a...2021-05-132h 02
Throwdown ThursdayTDT #251 - Greased Lightning!This week it's time for Patsy and Ashes to finally cover Grease! For Patsy, this was a first-time watch recently in order to interview some of the cast on the Creator Spotlight Show this past Monday. They try not to focus so much on Sanday and Danny, but the rest of the T-Birds and Pink Ladies, because they're the real stars of the film. They also discuss what "gangs" they would be a part of, drop a new battle, and give you some tantalizing clues of what is coming down the pipeline.
Also, don't forget! If you are a...2021-04-151h 37
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #244 - Stephanie Kane's Cold Case StoryThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by author Stephanie Kane as she discusses her book Cold Case Story, a true crime novel that is based on actual events - in which Stephanie herself was involved! She discusses her quest for the truth, how the case impacted her life, and the lengths she went to in order to finally exorcise the demons of her past! All this plus her stellar answers to the Getting Into Character questions she's asked (after which Patsy craved salmon) and a preview of what's coming up next, as well as a recommendation for an...2021-02-251h 04
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #243 - Getting a Lift From Dan's Ninth Story!This week Patsy and Ashes welcome writer/podcaster/voice actor Dan Foytik to the show! They discuss his audio dramas, podcasting journey, and the connection to Patsy and Ashes that spurred the connection in the first place! They also discuss music boxes, elevators, and creepy ghosts of little girls who decide your fate! They also give you the new battle results, previews of upcoming shows, and a big surprise for next week's episode! All this and more on this week's show!
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Throwdown ThursdayTTP #235 - The Ashes & Patsy Throwdown Thursday Holiday Variety Show!This week Patsy and Ashes are putting on a variety show to entertain you this holiday season! With songs, mad-libs, new commercials, and readings of classic Christmas poems, this show has it all! Patsy and Ashes give you a fun-filled ride through the holiday season inspired by all the shows they grew up watching themselves! Be sure to stay off of the naughty list and check out this week's episode!
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Throwdown ThursdayTTP #232 - We're on a Mission From God.This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of the best comedies of all time, 1980's John Landis-directed The Blues Brothers! They discuss not only the characters, but also how the actors took on the roles, and how things had to be accommodated for John Belushi, as well as the SNL skit that launched the pair. They also discuss their chemistry as veterans of Saturday Night Live and the time they spent with the other actors in the film. All this plus battle results, a NEW battle, and Patsy and Ashes tell you which bands they would like to...2020-12-031h 29
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #230 - Orange You Glad You Watched Nickelodeon?This week Patsy and Ashes are happy to welcome to the show the directors of The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story - Scott Barber and Adam Sweeney! The two of them tell the story about how the documentary came to be, and the impact Nickelodeon had on their lives, which echoes the impact it had on the lives of everyone who watched it growing up.
Patsy and Ashes open the show discussing the Nickelodeon programming that was important to their formative years, and offer up a new battle - the first open-ended battle based entirely on nostalgia! All...2020-11-191h 47
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #226 - I'm in the Goddam Club, Aren't I?When does a squad become a cult? This week Patsy and Ashes are honored to be joined by filmmaker and actor Andre Gower, who was the leader of the pack in 1987's The Monster Squad! Between the random space attacks on their TIE Fighter and playing the trailers, Patsy and Ashes not only ask some great questions, but Andre turns the tables and interviews THEM a bit! They both discuss what The Monster Squad means to them and what the documentary made them feel in a heartfelt conversation about one of the most influential and under-the-radar films of all time...2020-10-221h 55
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #225 - Yes We Cannibal!This week you can enjoy the show with a nice Chianti, or a big Amarone (whichever you prefer) as Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of Patsy's most favorite characters of all time, Hannibal Lecter! From his humble beginnings in a massive castle in World War I-era Lithuania to his rise to prominence as one of the most respected forensic psychiatrists in Baltimore, if not the country, they discuss everything from the books and films! There's also some interesting impressions, some fun random facts, and Patsy shares his feelings on the cinematic debut of Thomas Harris' "Lecterverse". There's also a...2020-10-151h 47
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #223 - Ratched-ing up the Tension.Medication time! This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of the best villains of all time, Nurse Mildred Ratched! From her humble beginnings as an antagonist in Ken Kesey's novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest to the film adaptation to the Netflix series that has filled in the gaps of some of her backstory, they discuss what makes this character so fierce, so dangerous, and so terrifying. They also give a list of their other favorite villains, new science and wine, as well as a new battle! All this and more on this week's episode!
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Throwdown ThursdayTTP #220 - Medicinal Brasil!This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by authors Elaine Mongeon and Glen Zipper to discuss their recently published collaborative novel Devastation Class! They discuss the inspiration for the characters and world-building, as well as how you can only get the good basil (known as brasil) in Los Angeles. They also delve deep into the way the characters gained sentience through their words, and how collaborating on a story can be done well. All this and more on this week's episode!
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Throwdown ThursdayTTP #219 - Wakanda Forever! A Tribute to Chadwick BosemanThis week Patsy and Ashes have a more somber episode as they discuss the passing of Chadwick Boseman, and they give their thoughts and feelings on his career, and who he was as a person. They talk about his cultural impact through his films, and his impact on folks as the characters he played. They also get an emotional and heartfelt message from Old Man Wade that sums up Chadwick's legacy perfectly.
Out of respect for Chadwick, we do not have any battle results or previews of what is coming up in the show itself, but we...2020-09-031h 21
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #218 - Bill & Ted's Excellent Journey to Face the Music!This week Patsy and Ashes are covering two totally non-heinous dudes because Patsy just watched their movies for the first time ever: Bill Preston, Esquire, and Ted "Theodore" Logan - The Wyld Stallyns! Join them as they discuss not only their thoughts and feelings on Keanu Reeves but also how endearing these characters are. There's also talk about time travel, what historical events they would want to witness, and some terrible impressions. All this and a NEW BATTLE!
Here are the links to support the causes in the commercials and to buy Patsy's book!
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Throwdown ThursdayTTP #217 - MarcyKate's Weapon of Choice: Twin DaggersThis week Patsy and Ashes have the distinct pleasure of interviewing New York Times bestselling author MarcyKate Connolly to discuss her newest book, Twin Daggers! Twin Daggers is a fantasy spin on Romeo and Juliet, as MarcyKate has extensive knowledge of Shakespeare's work - which she discusses when it comes to some of her previous adaptations of his work. There's also an announcement for Patsy's new book, How Much Do You Tip an Exorcist? which is being released by Source Point Press! You also only have today and tomorrow (August 21) to support Axe2Grind, so make sure you get...2020-08-201h 26
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #216 - The Last Call for Shark OfferingsThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by filmmaker Marcus Slabine, along with special effects wizard and creator of Cine Blood Type O Elizabeth Piper to discuss their films, and shark stuff! After all, it is Shark Week, the holiest week on the Shark Calendar, and there are some things in shark movies that folks always get wrong that needs to be corrected. There's a whole lot of shark knowledge being dropped, and not just by Patsy! They also get some behind-the-scenes information on filmmaking, and special effects efficacy! All this and MORE on this week's jam-packed episode!
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Throwdown ThursdayTTP #215 - A Work of ArtThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by the writer/director of Terrifier and Terrifier 2 Damien Leone and by Art the Clown himself, David Howard Thornton! They discuss some of the ways that Art was brought to life not only by David's skillful acting but by Damien's tireless work behind the scenes. They also discuss as much as they're willing to about the sequel and how that came to be, some of the more controversial scenes, and answer some fan questions! All this plus a new battle, preview of coming attractions, and more! And remember, you can't spell party without...2020-08-061h 38
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #214 - Miranda WritesThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by Sarah B and Coop from The Fan-tastic Podcast, Epic Tales, and Amalga-Mania to discuss the smash-hit musical Hamilton! From their favorite musicals to their favorite parts of this particular musical to the historical inaccuracies that were overlooked for the benefit of the narrative, this episode has it all! Ashes and Sarah drop some serious knowledge, while Patsy and Coop chime in with the occasional nugget, including Ashes' interpretation of the final scene, which will blow your mind! All this stuff plus battle results, previews of coming attractions, and so much more! We'll...2020-07-301h 56
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #213 - D'ya Like Dags?This week, the fi's twi th' size as Patsy and Ashes discuss Mickey O'Neil from Guy Ritchie's 2000 film Snatch. They discuss their favorite Brad Pitt characters, how Mickey fits into the world created by Ritchie for the film, his interactions with other characters, and his impact on the story. They of course also discuss how he came to have his unique accent, and Ashes tries to replicate it several times. There's also a new Brad Pitt-themed battle, a preview of next week's show and a HUGE announcement about a live broadcast that they'll be doing in cooperation with The Dorkening!2020-07-231h 09
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #212 - Green is Not a Creative ColorThis week Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of the most bizarre and thought-provoking viral YouTube series of all time - Don't Hug Me I'm Scared. They discuss the roles and importance of each character and what they mean to each other in the real world, as well as some of the theories floating around the internet. They also share their own thoughts on what they took away from each strangely compelling installment. There's also new battle results, science, wine and a preview of what's coming next week!2020-07-161h 54
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #210: I Love You, But I Love Me MoreThis week Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of the most confident, honest, and straightforward women you will ever have the pleasure of knowing, Samantha Jones of Sex and the City! They discuss her life, ambitions, passions, advice, and overall fabulous strut through life. They talk about her ups and downs, and how she deals with adversity as well as how she interacts with the ladies of her life - Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte. Patsy shows off his knowledge of the show, and there's a new wine segment, some new science news, and a whole lot more on this week's...2020-07-021h 56
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #209 - Bed, Bathory & BeyondThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by phenomenal photographer Jeremy Saffer to discuss The Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory! The discussion centers around the various portrayals in the media compared to what historical documentation is able to shed light on, as well as the various rumors and innuendo surrounding the Countess during her life. They also discuss Jeremy's photography work, some pretty cool Getting Into Character questions, and his upcoming book, Daughters of Darkness (pre-order here https://rarebirdlit.com/rare-bird-presents) which has been in the works for over a decade!
There's also a new battle, Patsy recommends independent creator...2020-06-251h 36
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #208 - Ted's Bogus JourneyThis week Patsy and Ashes are discussing Tim Roth's Ted the Bellhop from the criminally underseen 1995 anthology film Four Rooms. They discuss his first night on his own, and the ridiculous situations in which he finds himself as he navigates the hotel's highly unusual guests; sex with witches, a marital dispute, babysitting for a Mexican gangster, and helping drunken movie crews live out an episode of TV based on a short story about cutting off fingers. They also discuss the upcoming Trivia Throwdown, reveal the battle results, and give a sneak preview of next week's incredible guest!
All this...2020-06-182h 07
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #207 - By Grabthar's Hammer...What a Podcast.This week Patsy and Ashes tackle the 1999 sci-fi-comedy classic Galaxy Quest! They break down each character and discuss the behind-the-scenes stuff learned in the 2019 documentary Never Surrender that really adds a lot of interesting layers to not only the performances but the inspirations behind the film itself. They also share with you their favorite spaceships (and want to know yours as well) plus science, wine, and a new battle! All this and more on this week's episode!
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Throwdown ThursdayTTP #206 - Black Lives MatterThis week Patsy and Ashes forgo their normal routine and talk about the heinous crimes being perpetrated against black folks all across the country, and the abysmal reaction to them. They discuss their thoughts and feelings on the matter before getting into their discussion on this week's character, V the eponymous hero from the 2005 film V for Vendetta. They talk about how closely the situation in the film mirrors what has been going on in our own country, and what we can do to help make things better. It's not your typical episode, but there's still a lot of...2020-06-041h 31
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #205 - Drew Murray, Con Man!This week Patsy and Ashes are honored to be joined by author Drew Murray to discuss his upcoming debut novel, Broken Genius! Drew is an avid convention attendee, former IT guy, and all-around Nerd of Many Fandoms, and he gives us answers to the hard-hitting questions, like what kind of ice cream flavor most closely mirrors his personality. He also shares with us his love of cons, some of his experiences, some of his favorite fandoms, and how his experiences were able to provide a wealth of inspiration for this book. There are also battle results, and of course a...2020-05-281h 30
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #204 - Fencing, Fighting, Torture, Revenge, Giants, Monsters, Chases, Escapes, True Love, Miracles...This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by Powerful Brandon to talk about one of the most quotable, most heartwarming and most enjoyable films of the last 40 years, The Princess Bride. After briefly forgetting his name, Patsy is able to join the conversation as the three of them revisit their thoughts and feelings on this film and the memorable characters we meet along our journey. From Inigo Montoya to Miracle Mad Max (you'll get it once you listen) they discuss interesting behind-the-scenes stuff, the way the characters differ from the book the film is based on, and so much more...2020-05-211h 52
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #203 - The Deadly Sting of Scorpio!This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the greatest one-off character in the history of television, Hank Scorpio form The Simpsons Season Eight, episode two, "You Only Move Twice". Not to worry though, because they also discuss their list of some of the other amazing single-appearance (occasionally twice) characters Springfield has shared with the world. All this, plus battle results, and a NEW ad by Patsy for a company you might be interested in, so stay tuned.2020-05-141h 15
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #202 - Adventures in BabysittingThis week Patsy and Ashes are covering characters from one of the most acclaimed television series in recent memory, The Mandalorian. Focusing mainly on the titular character...and of course his little green friend, they will take you on a journey through a galaxy far, far away as they talk about the Mandalorian's honor code, iron will, and the friends he makes along the way that help him as much as he helps them in what Patsy refers to as a "spaceghetti Western". They delve deep into Star Wars lore, both canonical and non-canonical to really do the characters justice...2020-05-071h 50
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #200 - With a Little Help From our Friends!This is a very special episode of Throwdown Thursday! Not only is it the longest episode ever, but we have an astounding amount of feedback that we have gotten from our extended podcasting family! Guests from the past (and hopefully the future as well) share with us the lists of their favorite characters of all time! Patsy and Ashes also sprinkle their choices in as well amongst the overwhelming amount of feedback and support shown to them by their amazing listeners! Patsy also tabulated the votes at the end of the show to give the top five characters as chosen...2020-04-234h 03
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #198 - Stand By Your Sam!This week Patsy and Ashes discuss Samwise Gamgee from Lord of the Rings! But first, Ashes discusses her first experience with the films, and what enamored her with Sam in the first place. They discuss his heroism, innocence, great deeds, and loyalty, as well as other parts of the story that makes him so endearing. They also give you some background that can only be found in the books and extended universe, Patsy discusses his first experience with the extended versions of the films, and there's also a new battle! All this and more on this week's episode!2020-04-091h 40
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #197: Patsy's Surprise Party!It's Patsy's birthday! He thought they were going to be covering Bender from Futurama, but instead, Patsy is shocked to found out that a whole bunch of the extended Throwdown Thursday Family sent in messages for his birthday! Patsy is genuinely floored by the fact that so many people have so many nice things to say to and about him and the outpouring of affection truly humbles him. But that's not all! Before finding this out, Patsy and Ashes discuss their favorite birthday memories and later give you the information YOU will need to follow along as Ashes dives in...2020-04-021h 47
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #194 - Ring My Belmonts!This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by horror master, filmmaker and Castlevania nerd James Lamond from It Came From the 508 Productions to discuss the Belmont family of the Castlevania franchise! James gives us a brief rundown of the history of the Belmont family, expands on the genealogy, and gets to talk about his favorite, Trevor! Ashes gives her perspective as a newcomer to Castlevania, and Patsy talks about his experiences with the games and Netflix show! All this, plus the THIRD segment of the Dork-vania secret phrase that unlocks the chance to win some amazing Castlevania-themed prizes, battle results...2020-03-121h 17
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #191 - The Great Cereal Showdown: All Killer, No Filler!This week Patsy and Ashes, in collaboration with Retro Ridoctopus, are talking about the cereal mascots you know and love! They pick ten popular mascots and teach you a little bit about each of them, including some crazy facts that you'll want to hold on to for your next trivia night! They also discuss their unique new battle, their favorite cereals from their own childhood, and some interesting opportunities that YOU can be a part of! All this plus a bonus von Nitemare Vinyards segment on this week's episode!2020-02-201h 25
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #184 - Honorable Mentions!This week Patsy and Ashes share their favorite characters from both 2019 as well as the 2010s! Despite Patsy having 65 films in his top ten for the 2010s, he manages to pare things down to keep things from getting out of hand. Ash isn't feeling great but manages to power through and give all her entries and reasoning. There's also some listener feedback and some interesting thoughts from social media as well. All this plus a preview of next week's show!2020-01-0245 min
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #176 - Harriet Tubman, Superhuman.This week Patsy and Ashes are pleased to be joined by Cory of the From the Canopy Podcast as they discuss their first historical figure, Harriet Tubman! They talk about her life, her incredible accomplishments, her impact on history, and the stuff you won't see in school textbooks! From a terrible accident when she was a teenager, her escape from slavery, her contributions to the Underground Railroad, a few depictions in pop culture, and what she did after the Civil War Patsy, Ashes, and Cory will educate, inform and hopefully entertain you as they discuss one of the greatest...2019-11-072h 06
Throwdown ThursdayTTP # 175 - Michael Audrey Myers: Family ManThis week Patsy is without Ashes due to illness, possibly Wine Flu, but is joined by another badass lady, Constance Payne! Constance is an actor, stunt coordinator, MMA fighter and so much more and she's here to talk about one of the original and best slashers, Michael Audrey Myers! They discuss his origin, convoluted attempts to continue his story, reboots, remakes, obsession with his family, and more! They also discuss some of Constance's roles, jobs, and contributions to film. Plus Patsy reveals battle results, previews next week's episode and guest and so much more on this week's episode!
Closing...2019-10-311h 21
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #173 - Ab-Norman BehaviorIt's Ashes' birthday! And for the occasion, it's time to talk about one of the first-ever movie slashers, Norman Bates! But Patsy and Ashes aren't alone, they're joined by Mr. Most Days Off from the Best Darn Diddly Simpsons Review Podcast! The three of them discuss not only Norman Bates from Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho, but they also delve into some of the trivia surrounding the film, the origins of the character and his impact on pop culture as well as the sequels that spawned from the classic original. There's also the results of the most recent battles, Miles shares...2019-10-171h 25
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #171 - Kane I Axe You Something?This week Patsy and Ashes are beginning their slasher series with a relative newcomer, Kane Hodder as Victor Crowley of Adam Green's Hatchet quadrilogy! They get into his origin and his abilities, as well as how he differs from other classic supernatural horror characters. They also discuss what weapons they'd use if they were the main character in a slasher film, they give battle results, Patsy talks a little about his new project and more on this week's slashtastic episode!2019-10-031h 10
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #168 - A Dee-lightful InterviewThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by the incomparable Dee Wallace, star of Cujo and ET! Dee shares some insight into her role in the upcoming 3 From Hell from Rob Zombie, her feelings about Pintos and her pursuits outside of acting. She also shares the story of how she adopted her dog, some behind-the-scenes information about Cujo and even answers a listener question! All this plus a new battle, Patsy's science fact, a von Nitemare Vineyards segment and more on this week's episode!2019-09-121h 03
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #162 - Torture, Tales, and Tommy Pickles: An Interview with Derek Dennis HerbertIt's the first episode ever edited by Patsy! This week filmmaker Derek Dennis Herbert takes a break from cleaning his house to chat with Patsy and Ashes about his films, including the home-invasion thriller "They're Inside", as well as his fascinating documentary on Kane Hodder "To Hell and Back". It's a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of interesting behind-the-scenes detail about both films. All this plus a new battle and more!2019-08-021h 23
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #161 - A Tribute to Johnny WolfensteinIn this emotional episode, Patsy and Ashes surprise the hardest working man in podcasting by letting him know that HE is the subject of this week's show. We focus on who he is in real life, his podcasting background, how he got started, and his secret snacking shame. But wait, there's more! Several folks from Wolfy's podcasting sphere of influence send their thoughts and well-wishes to the Man With the Velvet Voice about how he has impacted them and their podcasting journeys. All this, plus a poem straight from Patsy's heart, much admiration and what lies ahead in the future...2019-07-251h 51
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #159 - Breezy Bits: A Conversation with Ben GoldsmithThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by the incomparable Ben Goldsmith! Ben is a comic writer, actor, and expert question-answerer! Ben is not only a staple of the convention scene but also an ardent supporter of mattress websites and certain varieties of ice cream. They talk comics, acting, and being large examples of humanity...among other topics.
One of the coolest things they discuss is the fundraising campaign for Ben's new comic, Chongo: The Broken Veil and what some of these incredible perks you can get by supporting the campaign!
Patsy and Ashes also reveal the results of...2019-07-111h 19
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #150 - Plastic & FantasticCome on Barbie, let's go party! On this plastic and fantastic episode of Throwdown Thursday (hosted by the incomparable Mistress of Merlot), Patsy and Ashes celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Barbie! They discuss her history, companions, cultural impact, and more! All of this PLUS a brand-new battle, Patsy's Science Facts, von Nitemare Vineyards, and a glimpse of what's to come. So grab Skipper and Ken, cruise in your Corvette, redecorate your Dreamhouse, and tune in now!2019-05-091h 37
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #149 - Never Tell Me the Odds!This week Patsy and Ashes talk nerdy and dig into the Star Wars Universe by talking about everyone's favorite scruffy-looking, Nerf-herding, high stakes gambling, Kessel-Run-Making, hotshot pilot, Han Solo! They discuss where they would fit within the Star Wars canon, Patsy and Wolfy get super nerdy, plus Patsy's adventures with the touch tank at the Boston Aquarium and more! 2019-05-021h 16
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #128 - Lights, Gamera, Action!This week it's time to talk Kaiju! Timmy Kriks comes back to discuss one of his favorite giant turtles, Gamera the Invincible with Patsy and Ashes. They cover his film origins, his evolution and potential ties to Legendary Pictures' Monsterverse! Plus a new battle, a special offer and feedback that gives the gang something to think about. All this, Patsy's ulterior motives and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday! 2018-12-061h 11
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #126 - F is for FranksgivingIn this extra- special holiday edition of Throwdown Thursday Patsy and Ashes welcome back Simpsons writer and co- creator of F is For Family Mike Price! They talk baseball, curses and of course, animated tv shows! Patsy asks about his fan theories and even pitches a Simpsons joke! All this, plus a battle, Mike's unique sense of humor, a bonus Thanksgiving science fact and more! 2018-11-221h 21
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #116 - If It Bleeds, We Can Kill ItGet to the choppah! This week Patsy and Ashes discuss one of the most terrifying movie creatures in cinematic history, the Yautja- better known as the Predators! They discuss the expanded universe, caste system, and hierarchy and the various specific Predators from movies, video games, and comics. The Yautja have a rich mythology and Patsy and Ashes cover as much as they can to get you ready for the upcoming sequel from writer/director Shane Black! They also reveal a new battle, and preview their next show and the guest that will be joining them! All this and more on...2018-09-131h 41
Throwdown ThursdayTTP #114 - Sharksploitation AKA Shark and AweThis week is all about one of Patsy's favorite subjects- sharks! Patsy and Ashes talk about Jaws, Megalodon, The Meg, Sharknado, and other shark films, as well as real- life issues surrounding the majestic predators. They also get some great feedback from Megalodon actors Dominic Pace, Aimee Stolte, Caroline Harris and director James Thomas answers some questions about making the film! All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!2018-08-301h 41