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Kicking and Screaming PodcastBaby Assassins & Tragedy GirlsIn this adolescent episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing to Baby Assassins, which is unfortunately not set in the Boss Baby cinematic universe. After revealing a little too much about how she "played" with Barbies as a child, Vanessa counters with another top-notch tale of teenage terrors: Tragedy Girls. But how much does a slasher have in common with an assassin? Why do Vanessa and Elijah always pretend that the titles of the movies are a surprise? And which animals could Elijah confidently Judo throw? Find out, in this week's double-feature discussion!
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2022-09-131h 10Kicking and Screaming PodcastBasket Case & Double ImpactIn an episode that was surgically removed from its larger twin, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing to the body horror masterpiece Basket Case. After explaining why Belial is his brother, Elijah counters with the twin Van Damme-sterpiece that is Double Impact. But after an extended hiatus, will Vanessa and Elijah remember how to host the show? Is it possible to have too much Van Damme? And how did Vanessa and Elijah spend their break from the show? Find the answers to all these questions and more, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
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1Upsmanship1Upsmanship: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (Feat. Vanessa Gritton)Vanessa Gritton joins the co-hosts for the recent remastering of the OG and sequel of the classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater franchise. The gang reminiscences on the changes from the original releases and how brands change over time. Though, they all agree it’s worth letting the nostalgia do a sweet pop shove-it over your face. I know you wish you could choose Rodney Mullen, but you’re left with Michael, Adam, and Vanessa. Sorry. Also, Vanessa explains why she’s a wiener. Adam explains what being rad is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-06-011h 141Upsmanship1Upsmanship: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Feat. Vanessa Gritton)1Ups superpal Vanessa Gritton returns to help Adam and Michael tackle one of the biggest gaming franchises in history. You know, the one that's all the other gaming franchises smashing against one another for your humiliation and/or amusement, depending on your skill level. Jiggly puff puff pass, my Incineroars! Snake's about to get Solid up in this Kirby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-06-011h 191Upsmanship1Upsmanship: Red Dead Redemption (Feat. Vanessa Gritton)Just in time for about a month before the release of the sequel, it's Red Dead Redemption! Adam and Mike invite returning favorite Vanessa Gritton to read her divorce/glitch journal, and help decide whether to keep or delete this Rockstar classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-06-011h 131Upsmanship1Upsmanship: Fallout - New Vegas (Feat. Vanessa Gritton)In their most explosive dust-up so far, Adam and Michael square off to demolish and enshrine (respectively), Michael's favorite game that Adam also played and thinks is just fine! Gamer and comedian Vanessa Gritton joins to incite violence, Michael nerds up the end with a Fallout rap, and Adam and Mike's friendship is forced to bust out a couple of stimpaks to survive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-06-011h 111Upsmanship1Upsmanship: Fallout 4 (Feat. Vanessa Gritton)Do synths dream of synthetic sheep? And if so, does that justify their total enslavement for the purposes of salvaging an apocalypse-ridden post war 1950's-style Earth? Vanessa Gritton joins Michael and Adam to parse the philosophy of Fallout 4, burn Boston, and argue about the potential future of the franchise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kicking and Screaming PodcastFist Of Legend & La Llorona (2019)In an episode passed on through generations by word of mouth, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for one of the greats of martial arts cinema, Fist Of Legend. After being utterly derailed by a cat, Vanessa counters with Jayro Bustamante's La Llorona (2019). But what does a vengeful spirit have in common with a martial arts hero? How much will Vanessa cry in this episode? And is it the La Llorona you're thinking of? Find out, in this week's double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing for Fist Of Legend and La Llorona is sopa m...
2022-03-241h 24Kicking and Screaming PodcastCensor & HarakiriIn this flashback-heavy episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for recent horror favorite Censor. After Vanessa recovers some previously-censored memories of her own, Elijah counters with one of the greatest samurai films of all time: Harakiri. But what does the tragic tale of a down-on-his-luck ronin have to do with a British film censor in the 1980s? Is the world bleaker than ever, or is there cause for optimism? And what games has Vanessa been playing lately?
The official snack pairing of Censor and Harakiri is s’mores.
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2022-03-171h 52Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Red Wolf and Deep RisingIn this seafaring episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for Yuen Woo Ping's Red Wolf. After firmly establishing that xylophones are not villainous, Vanessa counters with another tale of death on the high seas: Deep Rising. But besides their nautical settings, how much do these two films really have in common? How are Vanessa and Elijah planning to pay for their new editing equipment? And what's the most cursed Air BnB Vanessa has ever stayed at? Find out, in this week's double-feature discussion. The official snack pairing of Red Wolf and Deep Rising is baked A...
2022-03-091h 24Kicking and Screaming PodcastMy Bloody Valentine 3D & True LegendIn an episode best listened to while wearing 3D glasses, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing to the, we’ll say it, underrated slasher My Bloody Valentine 3D. After offering to accept any and all challenges to a pickaxe fight, Elijah counters with a film he specifically had underrated: True Legend. But what does the origin story of a martial arts folk hero have in common with a massacre in a mining town? What was Vanessa’s earliest intrusive thought? And when are we finally going to get the #VanessaCut? Find the answers to all of t...
2022-03-031h 34Kicking and Screaming PodcastFurie & Friday the 13thIn an episode with strong maternal instincts, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for Vietnamese actioner Furie. After establishing that Vanessa has finally entered the “annoying” stage in her journey as a fan of martial arts movies, Vanessa counters with the slasher titan that is Friday the 13th. But what does the summer camp slasher have in common with Furie? Why has it taken so long for them to cover a Friday the 13th movie? And does Pamela Voorhees have superpowers?
Get the answers to all of these questions and more in this week’s doubl...
2022-02-011h 20Kicking and Screaming PodcastBlack Dynamite and The EditorIn an episode that also serves as a loving parody of previous episodes of this podcast, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for one of his most-quoted films of all time: Black Dynamite. After talking for longer than you’d expect about boomerangs, Elijah counters with another one of his most-quoted films of all time: The Editor. But can anything really measure up to Black Dynamite? Is Malignant a giallo? Will their cat Kyle successfully stop the recording? Get the answers to all of these questions and more, in this week’s double-feature discussion.
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2022-01-261h 03Kicking and Screaming PodcastAvengement and Green RoomIn this landmark episode, Vanessa and Elijah cover their first ever listener-submitted double-feature. First up is the fantastically-titled Scott Adkins actioner Avengement. After cursing our reality for being one in which Scott Adkins is not the most successful actor alive, Vanessa and Elijah move on to its perfect horror pairing, (which just so happens to be one of the greatest horror films of the decade) Green Room. How much does a horror movie about punks fighting neo-Nazis have in common with Scott Adkins spin-kicking mobsters? Why are specifically jiu-jitsu guys always looking for a fight? And if Vanessa's such...
2022-01-111h 40Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Wolf of Snow Hollow & Brotherhood of the WolfIn this howlin' good episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for what is almost definitely the best werewolf New Year's movie, The Wolf Of Snow Hollow. After firmly establishing that Officer John Marshall is not a great guy, Elijah counters with another tale of a small town in the throes of lycanthrope violence, Brotherhood Of The Wolf. But how much does this French period piece really have in common with The Wolf Of Snow Hollow? What are the werewolves metaphors for? And which actor made Vamessa turn into a (horny cartoon) wolf herself? Find...
2022-01-041h 23Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Sword Of Doom and The RitualIn an episode that serves primarily as a character study of its two hosts, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for grim samurai masterpiece The Sword Of Doom. After comparing the protagonist to Pinhead, Vanessa pulls a wildcard and pairs it not with Hellraiser, but with The Ritual. But what does being lost in the woods have in common with the journey of a heartless swordsman? What makes David Bruckner's horror so effective? And how did Vanessa land on "Samu-rye"? Find out, in this week's double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing for The Sword O...
2021-12-281h 53Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Thing & New Dragon Gate InnIn an episode that may not be what it seems, Vanessa gives Elijah the unenviable challenge of finding the perfect martial arts movie to pair with John Carpenter's The Thing. After talking about what a hunk MacReady is, Elijah counters with New Dragon Gate Inn. But what does a wuxia film about a power-crazed eunuch have in common with alien shapeshifters? Is Antarctica a desert? And why does Vanessa keep coughing? Hear the answers to all of these questions and more, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
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2021-12-211h 11Kicking and Screaming PodcastLone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell & Let the Right One InIn this seasonally affected episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the final entry in a classic samurai series, Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell. Vanessa counters with one of the best vampire films of the 2000s, Let the Right One In. But what do childhood romance and vampires have to do with the plight of a wandering swordsman? How does it feel to walk The Demon Way in Hell? And how prepared are your hosts to defend themselves from guard dogs? Find out, in this week's double-feature discussion!
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2021-12-131h 14Kicking and Screaming PodcastMalignant and The OneIn an episode that is absolutely down with the sickness, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of the most Kicking and Screaming movies of 2021, Malignant. After saying the words “backwards parkour” more times than you might expect, Elijah counters with the singularly bizarre early 2000s sci-fi actioner The One. But what do interdimensional doppelgangers have to do with Malignant? How many times did that doctor say “It’s time to cut out the cancer”? And what dubious distinction makes this pairing unique in Kicking and Screaming history? Hear the answers to all of these ques...
2021-11-301h 14Kicking and Screaming PodcastThrow Down and OperaIn an episode with all the trimmings, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for that Thanksgiving judo classic, Throw Down. After discussing the three Fs of Kicksgiving (Family, Food, and Fighting), Vanessa counters with the giallo masterpiece Opera. But what does this tale of a cursed opera have in common with seedy judokas? Do crows really remember their enemies? And is Vanessa finally going to start doing judo? The answers to all of these questions and more, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing of Throw Down and Opera is a pie...
2021-11-251h 23Kicking and Screaming PodcastPin and 18 BronzemenIn this shockingly lifelike episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the underseen direct-to-video gem Pin. After realizing a microphone wasn’t plugged in and losing half an hour of material, Elijah counters with a masterpiece of martial arts mannequins: 18 Bronzemen. But what do bronze shaolin mannequins actually have in common with an anatomical teaching aid? Does Pin feature the best boyfriend in horror history? And how quickly can Vanessa recap the half hour they lost? Find the answers to all of these questions and more, in this week’s double-feature discussion.
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2021-11-211h 22Kicking and Screaming PodcastDrunken Master II and The ShiningIn this sobering episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for the wine-soaked martial arts masterpiece that is Drunken Master 2. After some frank talks about addiction (Sorry, Grandma!), Vanessa counters with another all-time cinematic classic of violence and spirits, The Shining. But aside from their mutual love of a stiff drink, how much do Jack Torrance and Wong Fei Hung really have in common? Does alcohol make Elijah better at fighting? And is Vanessa really who she says she is? Hear the answers to all these questions and more, in this week’s double-feature discussion.
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2021-11-082h 11Kicking and Screaming PodcastDude Bro Party Massacre III and Kung Fu KillerIn an episode that is chock full of references to previous episodes of this podcast, Vanessa challenges to find the perfect martial arts pairing for what is easily the best third entry in a nonexistent trilogy, Dude Bro Party Massacre III. After reminiscing on their recent trip to Portland (and clarifying that Crows Zero and Kung Fu Hustle are also acceptable pairings), Elijah counters with a film that totally should have spun out into a trilogy, Kung Fu Killer. But how much does a series of martial arts duels really have in common with Motherface’s rampage? Why do yo...
2021-10-271h 21Kicking and Screaming PodcastDreadnaught and Halloween (1978)In this seasonal episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing for the martial arts slasher Dreadnaught. After rebranding the podcast to a musical parody show, Vanessa counters with the blueprint, Halloween (1978). How much do White Tiger and Michael Myers have in common? Why do Vanessa and Elijah have such different perceptions of Michael Myers? And why does Vanessa keep moving away from the microphone? Find out, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing for Dreadnaught and Halloween (1978) is individually wrapped taffy served in a plastic jack-o’-lantern pail.
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2021-10-191h 12Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Mutilator (aka Fall Break) & Dragon (aka Wu Xia)In this fatherly episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find a martial arts pairing for a film that may have the catchiest theme song in slasher flick history, The Mutilator (aka Fall Break). After singing the chorus a few too many times, Elijah counters with Donnie Yen actioner Dragon (aka Wu Xia). But what does this noir-tinged kung fu throwback have in common with The Mutilator? Who is Vanessa’s preferred alternative to Chuck Norris? And what does Elijah’s mustache sound like? Find out, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing of The Mutilator and Dra...
2021-10-041h 48Kicking and Screaming PodcastExecutioners From Shaolin and Halloween (2018) w/ William BibbianiIn an episode that spans multiple generations (of runtime), special guest William Bibbiani challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for Shaw Brothers staple Executioners From Shaolin. After getting downright giddy that someone besides Elijah picked this movie, Vanessa and Elijah counter with 2018’s franchise reboot-quel, Halloween. But what does Michael Myers’ return to Haddonfield have to do with a story of Shaolin vengeance? Which character reminds Vanessa of her grandmother? Will your hosts find a way to once again mention both Freddy vs. Jason AND Kill Bill? Find out, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
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2021-09-242h 01Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe City Of Violence and ValentineIn this mysterious double-feature, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing for the South Korean martial arts noir film The City Of Violence. After lowkey trying to start a fight club, Vanessa counters with the early aughts slasher Valentine. But what does a holiday-themed slasher have in common with The City Of Violence? Who were Vanessa and Elijah’s grade school bullies? And what is the podcast’s new catchphrase? Find out, on this week’s double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing of The City Of Violence and Valentine is chocolate liqueurs.
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2021-09-171h 23Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Beyond and Zatoichi Meets The One-Armed SwordsmanIn this eye-catching episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the Italian gore classic The Beyond. After talking a bit too long about the part where a tarantula eats a guy’s tongue, Elijah decides to uphold the podcast’s long standing tradition of discussing sequels before originals whenever possible and chooses the twenty-second film in the Zatoichi franchise, Zatoichi Meets The One-Armed Swordsman. But what could these two swordsmen possibly have in common with a hotel built on a gate to hell? Is Elijah going to make good on his promise to eat ever...
2021-09-121h 21Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Street Fighter and American PsychoSurprise! It's our 50th episode! And because we didn't realize it, we did nothing to acknowledge or celebrate that fact at the time of recording (No one was more surprised than us). So here is our standard, non-celebratory episode description: In this manly episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for the Sonny Chiba classic The Street Fighter. After pulling Elijah back from a brief existential crisis, Vanessa counters with another tale of unchecked hyper-masculinity, American Psycho. But what does a Wall Street serial killer have to do with a karate mercenary? How did Elijah's grandma re...
2021-09-031h 29Kicking and Screaming PodcastSlumber Party Massacre and Righting Wrongs w/ Alex SteedIn this twisted episode (Get it? Twisted? Like a drill), special guest Alex Steed challenges Vanessa and Elijah to come up with the perfect martial arts pairing to subversive slasher classic Slumber Party Massacre. After finally unpacking some SUPER SUBTLE symbolism with the drill, Vanessa and elijah counter with Righting Wrongs, perhaps the only martial arts movie to also feature drill murder. But besides drills, do these films really have a connection? Why has it taken us this long to talk about Cynthia Rothrock? And is Slumber Party Massacre the representation we've been missing? Find out in this week's...
2021-08-271h 32Kicking and Screaming PodcastBloodsport and From Dusk Til DawnIn an episode that we hope will someday serve as a father figure to a hapless latchkey kid, Vanessa flips the script by challenging Elijah to find a horror pairing for the movie that made his father (Jean Claude Van Dad) a star, Bloodsport. After finally admitting that he only competed as a kickboxer in the hopes that it would make JCVD proud of him, Elijah counters with a film that was equally influential to Vanessa, From Dusk Till Dawn. But what does a bar full of vampires have to do with a kumite? What was young Vanessa’s mo...
2021-08-201h 49Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Magnificent Butcher and The Texas Chain Saw MassacreIn this meaty episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing for Sammo Hung starring kung fu classic The Magnificent Butcher. After determining that The Magnificent Butcher is actually also a horror film, Vanessa counters with one of the greatest films of all-time, horror or otherwise: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. But aside from both featuring butchers, how much do these two films really have in common? Would Elijah rather meet Leatherface or his dad? And how does Sammo Hung remind Vanessa of Fran Drescher? Find out, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
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2021-08-131h 33Kicking and Screaming PodcastWaxwork and GallantsIn an episode that's actually a loving homage to our Scream/Kung Fu Hustle episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of her all-time favorites, Waxwork. After dropping an absolute bombshell on Vanessa, Elijah counters with the underrated kung fu throwback Gallants. But what do aging martial artists have to do with Satanic wax monsters? Why is Waxwork so horny? And does Vanessa want you, the listener, to eat a slug? Find out in this week's double-feature discussion.
The snack pairing for Waxwork and Gallants is steak tartare with a duck e...
2021-07-301h 13Kicking and Screaming PodcastSlugs and Buddha's Palm w/ John-Michael BondIn this viscous episode, special guest John-Michael Bond challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the shockingly rad creature feature Slugs. After confirming that you should absolutely not watch Slugs while eating a salad, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the outrageous Shaw Brothers classic Buddha’s Palm. But how can a movie without a single slug possibly pair with, well, Slugs? What formative movies did cool video store clerks suggest to your hosts at impressionable ages? And what does John-Michael Bond’s dad think about the Fast and Furious franchise? Find the answers to all...
2021-07-241h 20Kicking and Screaming PodcastUrban Legend and John WickIn an episode that your cousin’s boyfriend swears can totally hear someone being murdered in the background of, Vanessa (sort of) challenges Elijah to find a martial arts pairing to the slasher gem Urban Legend. After reminiscing on a simpler time when we all found Jared Leto more palatable, Elijah counters with hugely influential action masterpiece John Wick. But how much does a gritty hitman actually have in common with a series of urban legend-inspired murders at a college? Is Brenda from Urban Legend one of the most underappreciated slasher villains of all-time? And does Elijah’s shirt have...
2021-07-171h 21Kicking and Screaming PodcastHydra and Blood DinerIn an episode that never closes, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing to his favorite movie of the year, Hydra. After spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about Waffle House hash browns, Vanessa counters with the slapstick splatter classic Blood Feast. But can the absurdity of Blood Feast really pair with the slow-burn drama of Hydra? How can Elijah be this hyped about a movie that only has two fight scenes? And how does Vanessa take her hash browns? Find out in this week’s double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing of Hydra and Blo...
2021-07-091h 17Kicking and Screaming PodcastA Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Sleeping FistIn this dreamy episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find a martial arts pairing to the all-time great slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. After establishing that Vanessa is a real piece of work, Elijah counters with the sleep-fighting extravaganza Sleeping Fist. But does it pair as well as Avenging Eagle would have? What kill in Dream Warriors makes Vanessa squirm? And which of your hosts is the more capable sleep fighter? Find out in this week’s double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Sleeping Fist is a g...
2021-07-021h 13Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Avenging Eagle and Shaun of the DeadIn an episode with a strong character arc, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for the Shaw Brothers classic Avenging Eagle. After determining that any movie with a group of themed assassins slaps, Vanessa counters with the buddy horror zomcom classic, Shaun of the Dead. Is it a better pick than Elijah’s Nightmare on Elm Street suggestion? Why is Vanessa adapting the 2006 movie Smokin’ Aces into a graphic novel? And will this be the episode that ends Vanessa and Elijah’s marriage? Find out, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
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2021-06-261h 21Kicking and Screaming PodcastLake Mungo and Universal Soldier: Day of ReckoningIn an episode that absolutely demolishes the previous podcast record for “most on-air crying,” Vanessa challenges Elijah to find a pairing for the mockumentary masterpiece of dread that is Lake Mungo. After determining that it’s worse to cry in an M&M store than a White Castle, Elijah counters with what is possibly the greatest 6th film in a franchise of all time, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. But what does a movie about bioengineered beefcakes have in common with a slow-burn story of a haunting? Why can’t Elijah say “Lake Mungo” in a normal voice? And does Vanessa...
2021-06-181h 33Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Raid 2 and Kill List w/ Brea GrantIn this testosterone-laden episode, special guest Brea Grant challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find a pairing for the epic action opus that is The Raid 2. After Elijah declares that it is quite possibly the greatest action movie of all time, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the slow-burn genre-bender Kill List. But besides brutal hammer-related violence, do these two movies really have anything in common? What is the logical conclusion to a life of unrestrained toxic masculinity? And what’s the worst movie to see on a first date? Get the answers to all these questions and more in this we...
2021-06-111h 13Kicking and Screaming PodcastChocolate and OrphanIn an episode that we hope will age well, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a pairing for the rough and tumble Muay Thai actioner Chocolate (2008). After talking a bit about problematic handlings of characters on the autism spectrum in media (yes, we’re once again looking at you, Cube), Vanessa counters with another movie about a deadly young girl, Orphan. Can Vanessa convince Elijah that this pairing works? Would Elijah accept his adopted child if they turned out to be a murderer?
And what is Vanessa’s equivalent of Popeye’s spinach? Find out in this week’s double...
2021-06-041h 32Kicking and Screaming PodcastCobra Vs. Ninja and Leprechaun 3 w/ Joe StarrIn an episode made primarily of audio stolen from other podcasts, special guest Joe Starr challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for the Godfrey Ho z-movie classic Cobra Vs. Ninja. After struggling to summarize the plot, Vanessa and Elijah retaliate with another sleazy story of bad bets and dirty money, Leprechaun 3. But all gambling aside, can you really compare a leprechaun to a ninja? How did Joe like his first Leprechaun film? And is Godfrey Ho actually an underrated genius? Find out in this week’s double-feature discussion!
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2021-05-281h 51Kicking and Screaming PodcastRe-Animator and VersusIn an episode that refuses to die, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find a pairing for the immortal masterpiece that is Re-Animator. After getting a little more schmaltzy and romantic about Re-Animator than you might expect, Elijah counters with the pinnacle of stylishness, Versus. But what does an action movie about yakuza and escaped prisoners have to do with the greatest Lovecraft adaptation of all time? How did Elijah make a terrible impression with Stuart Gordon? And does Vanessa look really good in a Herbert West costume?
Find out in this week’s double-feature discussion! The official snack pair...
2021-05-211h 50Kicking and Screaming PodcastBushido Man and The StuffIn this appetizing episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a pairing for the criminally underrated epic of arts both martial and gastronomical, Bushido Man. After some heated nunchuk debate, Vanessa counters with an equally filling flick: The Stuff. But can a movie so viciously unappetizing really pair with the deliciousness of Bushido Man? Which film’s protagonist is the stronger fighter? And what is a “burrito switch?” Find the answers to all of these questions and more in this week’s double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing for Bushido Man and The Stuff is halo-halo.
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2021-05-141h 33Kicking and Screaming PodcastDrive (1997) and The HitcherIn an episode best listened to in your car, the Kicking and Screaming format is broken for the first time when neither host challenges the other to find a double-feature pairing. Instead, both films were mutually agreed upon during a roadtrip: Drive (1997) and The Hitcher (1986). Vanessa and Elijah discuss why Drive is one of the most underrated buddy movies of all time, queer subtext in The Hitcher, and why we’ve become the official podcast of congratulating Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song on their newborn son.
The official snack pairing for Drive and The Hitcher is a che...
2021-05-071h 39Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Exorcist and Ninja 3: The Domination w/ Sapphire SandaloIn an episode we’re extremely possessive of, special guest Sapphire Sandalo challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for all-time classic The Exorcist. After waxing about their relationships with religion and faith, Vanessa and Elijah counter with another classic tale of possession, Ninja 3: The Domination. But can a movie about ninjas and dance aerobics truly match one of the most iconic masterpieces of horror cinema? What is the least sexy liquid? And do your hosts believe in ghosts? Find out in this week’s double-feature discussion!
The official snack pairing for The Exorc...
2021-04-301h 27Kicking and Screaming PodcastLeatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 and Human LanternsIn this skinny double-feature, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of his childhood favorites, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3. After lusting after Viggo Mortensen (and his jeans), Elijah counters with a film from the very short list of martial arts slasher flicks, Human Lanterns. But can any martial arts movie match the unhinged ferocity of The Family? How did Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 cause baby Elijah to embarrass his family? And who is the dumbest protagonist in Kicking and Screaming history?
The official snack pairing for Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 and Human Lanterns i...
2021-04-231h 19Kicking and Screaming PodcastEvil Dead (2013) and Broken Path (AKA Broken Fist, AKA Attack Of The Yakuza) w/ DeVaughn TaylorIn this gritty reboot of an episode you loved growing up, special guest DeVaughn Taylor challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of the best horror reboots of the decade, Evil Dead (2013). After lamenting the extended Necronomicon-verse that could have been, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the relentlessly paced Broken Path (AKA Broken Fist, AKA Attack Of The Yakuza). But what does this obscure low-budget martial arts movie have in common with a modern horror masterpiece? Would Elijah read from the Necronomicon? And what is Vanessa’s ranking of all the A Star Is...
2021-04-161h 13Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Protector (2005) and The Long Weekend (1978)In this animal-loving episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for what is easily the best martial arts movie about a man trying to find an elephant, The Protector. After finally determining her favorite animal at a truly unfortunate time, Vanessa counters with another movie about the dangers of interfering with animals, Long Weekend. But how can a slow-burn relationship drama/psychological horror hold up to a bone-crushing masterpiece of Muay Thai? What’s the greatest single take in all of film? And does Vanessa have rabies? The answers to all of these and more, in th...
2021-04-092h 08Kicking and Screaming Podcast3 Ninjas and The Witches w/ BJ ColangeloIn this still-probably-not-kid-friendly episode, special guest BJ Colangelo challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for possibly the most 90s movie ever made: 3 Ninjas. After obsessing over a deeply inappropriate sound-effect, Vanessa and Elijah counter with a classic of children’s horror, The Witches. But what do witches actually have in common with ninjas? What movies terrified Vanessa as a child? And what can modern Hollywood action directors learn from 3 Ninjas?
The official snack pairing for 3 Ninjas and The Witches is pizza and mysterious gold-wrapped chocolate bars.
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2021-04-021h 41Kicking and Screaming PodcastPumpkinhead and The New Legend Of Shaolin w/Andrew BowserIn this vengeful episode, special guest Andrew Bowser challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of the greatest creature features of all time: Pumpkinhead. After getting to the heart of what makes Pumpkinhead so effective, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the absolutely bonkers Jet Li classic, The New Legend Of Shaolin. But can a movie this goofy truly pair with the bleak tale of grief and vengeance that is Pumpkinhead? What did Andrew Bowser think of his first kung fu movie? And is Vanessa going to marry Red Bean?
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2021-03-261h 04Kicking and Screaming PodcastHouse (1977) and Shaolin Drunkard w/ Emma CoganIn this surreal episode, special guest Emma Cogan challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the Japanese psychedelic odyssey that is House (1977). After fawning over Blanche the evil cat, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the absurdist oddity Shaolin Drunkard. But can anything measure up to the singular vision of a movie where a girl named Melody is eaten by a piano? What do the watermelons represent? And what is Vanessa’s history with the toad demon?
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2021-03-191h 43Kicking and Screaming PodcastPeople Under the Stairs and Iron MonkeyIn this episode that was stolen from a wealthier podcast, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for The People Under The Stairs, a classic horror story about the scariest thing of all: The obscenely wealthy. After crying for the first time on the podcast, Elijah counters with another tale of stealing from the rich to give to the masses, Iron Monkey. But can a movie without even a single cannibal match up to The People Under The Stairs? Has Vanessa ever gotten so high that she bombed on stage? And can billionaires enjoy horror movies...
2021-03-121h 54Kicking and Screaming PodcastWheels On Meals and Blood And Black LaceIn this mysterious episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for his favorite Jackie Chan film, the frustratingly titled Wheels On Meals. After talking about Elijah’s time as a boy detective, Vanessa counters with the unparalleled vibes of the giallo classic Blood And Black Lace. But can she convince Elijah that a movie with no food trucks, skateboarding, or kickboxing is truly a match for Wheels On Meals? Are Vanessa and Elijah wealthy fat cats? And why do Osmosis Jones and Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes work so well together? Find out, in th...
2021-03-051h 49Kicking and Screaming PodcastBride of Chucky and Heroes of the EastIn this dearly beloved episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the self-aware slasher masterpiece, Bride of Chucky. After reminiscing on why he didn’t get invited to many sleepovers as a kid, Elijah counters with another tale of newly wedded mayhem, Heroes of the East. But how much can a story about clashing martial arts styles have in common with killer dolls? Which co-host is better at throwing secret darts? And who invented the three-section staff? Find out, in this week’s double-feature discussion!
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2021-02-261h 34Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Night Comes For Us and The Girl With All The Gifts w/ Rosie KnightIn this precocious episode, special guest Rosie Knight challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for the horrifyingly brutal martial arts masterpiece The Night Comes For Us. After being reminded of their own fragile mortality, Vanessa and Elijah counter with another cautionary tale about the dangers of taking care of children: The Girl With All The Gifts. But how much can a martial arts gangster story and a zombie movie really have in common? Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? And will Kicking and Screaming pair a Joe Taslim vehicle with...
2021-02-192h 00Kicking and Screaming PodcastDawn of the Dead (2004) and The Raid: Redemption w/ Macaulay CulkinIn this search engine optimized episode, special guest and America’s sweetheart Macaulay Culkin challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the underrated remake Dawn of the Dead (2004). After finally figuring out what they recognized Mack from (his guest spot on Will & Grace), Vanessa and Elijah counter with one of the greatest martial arts films of the 21st century, The Raid: Redemption. But can a movie that doesn’t feature even one scene set in a shopping mall really pair with Dawn of the Dead? What is Macaulay Culkin’s zombie survival plan? And is Van...
2021-02-121h 10Kicking and Screaming PodcastMy Young Auntie and Ready or NotIn this matrimonial episode, Elijah sets the Valentine’s Day mood early by challenging Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for the slapstick kung fu romance My Young Auntie. After saying “corn dog” a few too many times, Vanessa counters with the gleefully unhinged game of hide and seek that is Ready Or Not. But can two films with such disparate takes on romance really make a great match? Do all billionaires have corpse pits? And what is Eagle Garlic Chicken? Find out, in this newly wedded double-feature discussion!
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2021-02-051h 45Kicking and Screaming Podcast5 Elements Ninjas and Thirteen Ghosts w/ Jon GabrusIn this 20th episode, special guest Jon Gabrus challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find a horror pairing for the over-the-top ninja epic 5 Elements Ninjas. After discussing Jon’s radical Tae Kwon Do shirt, Vanessa and Elijah counter with another bit of numerically named insanity, 13 Ghosts. But can any film measure up to one with so many ninjas? Will Elijah ever return to that Kali class? And will Kicking and Screaming finally pivot to being a full-time Matthew Lillard fan podcast? Find out, in this week’s double-feature discussion.
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2021-01-291h 39Kicking and Screaming PodcastHellraiser 2: Hellbound and Nine Demons**CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE**: Elijah discusses a surgery he had, it’s pretty graphic. In this hellish episode, Vanessa gives Elijah the lofty task of finding the perfect martial arts pairing to the pinnacle of kinky cosmic horror genius Hellbound: Hellraiser 2. After going into some uncomfortable detail about why he relates strongly to the Cenobite with the throat wound, Elijah counters with the obscure supernatural kung fu flick 9 Demons. But can a film as singular as Hellbound truly have an equal? Is headgear cool? Should Elijah’s grandma skip this episode? Answers to all of these questions, plus Ted L...
2021-01-221h 39Kicking and Screaming PodcastScream and Kung Fu Hustle w/ Dani FernandezIn this meta deconstruction of podcasts about horror and martial arts double-features, special guest Dani Fernandez challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing to the meta slasher classic Scream. After scientifically determining that audiobooks actually count as double reading, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the slapstick martial arts masterpiece Kung Fu Hustle. Why are Wes Craven teenagers the best teenagers? What joke in Kung Fu Hustle does Dani wish she’d written? How did Vanessa find herself in a “Who’s on first?” situation?
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2021-01-151h 08Kicking and Screaming PodcastReturn Of The 5 Deadly Venoms and Evil Dead 2In this handcrafted episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing to one of the best films to ever open with a child having his hands cut off: Return Of The 5 Deadly Venoms. After empirically proving that most grandparents are inferior to the Water World stage show, Vanessa counters with one of the greatest films to ever feature a wrist disarticulation: Evil Dead 2. Can a few disconnected hands connect these disparate films? How many times will Vanessa cry? And which of these films was crucial to Vanessa and Elijah’s first date? Find out in this week’s doub...
2021-01-081h 36Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Last Dragon and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon w/ Danielle RadfordIn this loving homage to great episodes of podcasts, special guest Danielle Radford challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find a horror pairing to the martial arts musical extravaganza The Last Dragon. After learning what films Danielle uses to test people’s radness, they counter with the decidedly non-musical homage to all things slasher, Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon. But with The Last Dragon doing so much in so many genres, can any film truly be its equal? Why was Vanessa obsessed with Nikki Sixx? And is Elijah going to start an Ernie Reyes Jr. fanclub? Fi...
2021-01-011h 25Kicking and Screaming PodcastBlack Christmas (1974) and Lady SnowbloodIn this special holiday episode, Vanessa gives Elijah the greatest gift of all: She challenges him to find the perfect martial arts movie to complement the iconic holiday slasher Black Christmas. After they find possibly the most Kicking and Screaming actor of all time, Elijah picks the samurai revenge classic Lady Snowblood. Can a movie without a single Christmas light truly make for one half of the perfect holiday double-feature? How many Christmas puns can Vanessa make? And will Elijah be trapped in his puppet body forever?
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2020-12-251h 33Kicking and Screaming PodcastBloodmoon (1997) and Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream MasterThis week's episode truly makes good on the podcast's name with two films that are both chock full of kicking and screaming, when Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a pairing for the martial arts slasher flick Blood Moon. After they crack the code to a perfect buddy cop movie, Vanessa picks the underrated-by-the-hosts A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Can she make a case for a film about a supernatural child killer pairing with a film featuring an antagonist who is decidedly not a child killer? Have Vanessa and Elijah been selling Dream Master short all these...
2020-12-181h 11Kicking and Screaming PodcastMurder Party and Duel to the DeathThis week’s exciting episode brings a showdown of sensationally titled flicks, as Vanessa challenges Elijah to find a martial arts pairing for the Halloween must-watch Murder Party. After relentlessly dissing obnoxious art scene kids (you know the type), Elijah settles on the equally blood-soaked Duel To The Death. What does a death duel have in common with a murder party? Do the films live up to their names? And how does Vanessa feel about cardboard? Get the answers to all these questions and so much more, in this week’s double-feature discussion.
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2020-12-111h 35Kicking and Screaming PodcastUndisputed III: The Redemption and CubeIn this low-budget, direct-to-video episode, Elijah finally gets a chance to talk about his heroes Scott Adkins, Micheal Jai White, and Marko Zaror in discussing the Undisputed franchise and challenging Vanessa to find a horror pairing for Undisputed III: Redemption. Finding a horror counterpart for a film that’s 90% fighting tournament proves a tall order, but Vanessa comes in swinging with the high-concept prison break horror masterpiece Cube. Will the two make for perfect cellmates? Which aspect of Cube has aged the most poorly? And is Dim Mak the deadliest martial arts style? All these answers and more in th...
2020-12-041h 17Kicking and Screaming Podcast3 Dev Adam and Zombi 2 w/ Harmony ColangeloIn this special Thanksgiving episode, neither of the films discussed are about Thanksgiving and the holiday is not mentioned, but one of the films is from Turkey so WE’RE COUNTING IT. Special guest Harmony Colangelo challenged hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find a horror pairing for the unlicensed Turkish action extravaganza 3 Dev Adam. Faced with the impossible task of finding the perfect horror pairing for a film that features evil Spider-Man, Captain America, and Elijah’s real dad (Mexican superstar and national treasure El Santo), they go with that other all-time great showdown in cinematic history, zombie vs. shar...
2020-11-281h 34Kicking and Screaming PodcastBetter Watch Out and House of Traps w/ Zena Real Queen of HorrorIn this halfway-holiday-themed episode, special guest Zena Dixon lives up to her title as the Real Queen of Horror when she challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find a martial arts pairing for the perfectly unsettling Christmas horror film Better Watch Out. Elijah, meanwhile, has been champing at the bit to recommend House of Traps as a pairing for literally any film featuring any kind of trap. Will traps be a compelling enough argument to convince the Real Queen of Horror that this is a perfect double-feature? Did Better Watch Out ruin Christmas music for Vanessa? Will Elijah finally...
2020-11-201h 39Kicking and Screaming PodcastRumble in the Bronx and Vampire in BrooklynIn their first episode after bringing Guest Month to a close, hosts Vanessa and Elijah must re-learn how to have a conversation with each other. Elijah finally rises to the challenge Vanessa issued to him way back in episode 2: Find a horror movie to pair with Rumble in the Bronx. He picks that other East Coast classic, Vampire in Brooklyn. It’s one of Vanessa’s favorites, but is “New York” a strong enough connection for these two to make for a great double-feature? Which movie has the better final fight? Can Vanessa and Elijah remember how to host without a...
2020-11-131h 24Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Crow and Riki-Oh: Story of Ricky w/ Sabina Gravesn this week’s episode of the newly titled Kicking and Scheming podcast, special guest Sabina Graves challenges our constantly-scheming hosts to find a martial arts pairing for the iconic Brandon Lee classic, The Crow. After coming to the long-overdue realization that The Crow absolutely slaps, Vanessa and Elijah counter with cult-favorite Story of Ricky.
Is Eric Draven actually a slasher villain? Which indestructible soft boy is the softest? Find out, when a horror movie with slick action meets an action movie with more gore than most horror flicks in this week’s double-feature discussion!
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2020-11-061h 15Kicking and Screaming PodcastDoctor Sleep and Encounters of the Spooky Kind w/ Olivia HaidarIn an episode that may hold the current Kicking and Screaming record for “Most Tangents,” our hosts are joined by guest Olivia Haidar, who is extremely game to debate Pokemon: Detective Pikachu’s place in the neo-noir canon. After discussing Detective Pikachu (and Blade Runner: 2049), Olivia challenges our hosts to find a martial arts match-up for Doctor Sleep, AKA The Shining 2: Shine On. After discussing the complete works of Stephen King, Vanessa and Elijah counter with Sammo Hung’s supernatural cinematic classic, Encounters of the Spooky Kind. That’s right! In this week’s special Halloween episode, BOTH films are chock ful...
2020-10-301h 36Kicking and Screaming PodcastMan of Tai Chi and Cheap Thrills w/ Jon AbramsDo you love Keanu Reeves? How about humility? If you answered yes to either, then you’ll love this week’s episode! When special guest Jon Abrams challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find a horror film to pair with underrated martial arts gem Man of Tai Chi, they must first admit to having overlooked Keanu Reeves for far too long. After an appropriate amount of time spent admitting their past failures, they make their case for Cheap Thrills as the perfect companion. Both films feature desperate men going down a dark path for the promise of easy money, but...
2020-10-231h 19Kicking and Screaming PodcastPolice Story and Maniac Cop w/ Anna ValenzuelaThis episode opens with a Karate-based bluff that backfires almost immediately when this week’s special guest, Anna Valenzuela, reveals herself to actually be a skilled Karateka. After making it clear that she could kill them both if she so chose, Anna challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing to the Jackie Chan classic Police Story. Their selection of Maniac Cop proves once and for all that, while they may not be Karate masters, they are masters of the extremely niche skill of picking a horror movie that complements a martial arts movie pretty well. Is...
2020-10-161h 18Kicking and Screaming PodcastMortuary and 8 Diagram Pole Fighter w/ Kelly NugentIn perhaps our thirstiest episode yet, hosts Vanessa and Elijah are joined by a special guest who crushes on young Bill Paxton just as hard as they do. Guest Kelly Nugent challenges our hosts to pick the perfect martial arts counterpart to the cult classic slasher flick Mortuary (AKA Embalmed, AKA Hall of Death). Elijah counters with kung fu masterpiece The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (AKA The Invincible Pole Fighters, AKA Invincible Pole Fighter), making the seldom-used “poles and trocars are kind of similar” argument. But aside from both films having at least three titles, how much do they really have i...
2020-10-0958 minKicking and Screaming PodcastEraserhead and Lone Wolf and Cub w/ guest Michael SwaimIn this landmark episode, Vanessa and Elijah are joined by their first-ever special guest! It's also the first episode that opens with an actual scream.
Special guest Michael Swaim challenges our hosts to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the surreal masterpiece of horror, Eraserhead. When they counter with the surreal masterpiece of martial arts, Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx, Michael contests that the films have nothing to do with each other!
Can our hosts convince him, or have they failed at their mission by episode 3? Is Eraserhead even...
2020-10-021h 02Kicking and Screaming PodcastMaster of the Flying Guillotine and Halloween IIAfter ruining Vanessa’s attempt to record room tone with a horrible slurping sound, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror movie pairing for the bizarre martial arts cult classic Master of the Flying Guillotine. Vanessa makes a strong case for the iconic slasher sequel, Halloween 2. But can a film without a single decapitation truly complement Master of the Flying Guillotine? What’s the most uncomfortable way Vanessa has ever described being aroused? And who is the most famous person that’s punched Elijah? All these answers and more, in this week’s double-feature discussion.
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2020-09-251h 22Kicking and Screaming PodcastThe Guest and Return to the 36th ChamberIf you manage to make it past the horrible Bane impressions up top, Vanessa and Elijah kick off their first double-feature with Vanessa's pick, The Guest. What has Elijah chosen to pair with it? Nothing other than that ShawScope classic, Return to the 36th Chamber. Both feature impostors and gorgeous set pieces but only one has an incredible Dan Stevens shirtless scene. Plus, Elijah has his mind blown when he realizes two actors he likes are the same dude and talks about his unfortunate run in with Pizzagaters, and Vanessa shares stories of the large snacks her mother snuck...
2020-09-181h 12
Kicking and Screaming PodcastWhy Kung Fu and Horror?Not quite episode one but the pilot where hosts Vanessa Gritton and Elijah Taylor explain why they're doing this. Elijah and Vanessa cover everything from why they love both genres so deeply, why they're two great tastes that go great together, Elijah's podcasting debut with Macaulay Culkin, Vanessa getting dunked on by alleged friends, and video store memories.
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2020-09-1845 min
Sex Ed The MusicalBI/BI LOVE WITH VANESSA GRITTONAre you in an “alternative” relationship? No, you are not, because there’s no such thing as an “alternative” relationship. Who’s to say what is alternative and what is mainstream? I’m guessing someone who’s in a so-called mainstream relationship. But to other folks, your mainstream relationship may actually look like an alternative relationship. Jesus, I’m writing like an Escher drawing. Let’s look at it this way. If you are a consenting adult and you are in a super happy relationship with another consenting adult or adults, then you are in the perfect r...
2020-09-0331 min
Troubled WatersHouseplants vs BeesKeith Kingbay and Vanessa Gritton argue over the important issues of the day, it's the Barcelona Orchestra playing for an audience of houseplants vs the return of the bee! This week, our guests talk about some wild celebrity encounters, improvise some lyrics to movie theme songs, and play a very special round, courtesy of Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's. Keith Kingbay would like to plug New Player Has Joined and recommends donating to Black Girl Hockey ClubVanessa Gritton would like to plug El Rey Nation and Kicking and Scr...
2020-07-0252 min
Small Beans279. Frame Rate: Predestination (Feat. Vanessa Gritton)Vanessa's back to help Michael and Abe unpack the dense time travel timeline of 2014's Predestination (starring Ethan Hawke). The gang asks: are all paradoxes in all time travel stories the same paradox? Why are a lot of seminal sci-fi writers thirsty and extremely problematic? Which two of the three podcasters are sleeping with each other? The last one is a trick question. They're all fucking Ethan Hawke.
Everyone thank Charnstar for this one. They're the Flick Picker for the Pick the Flick tier! This conversation was a lot of fun to have and we have Charnstar to thank!
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2020-04-271h 23
Bleak In Review219: Dong Quixote (w/ Vanessa Gritton & Frankie Griffin)Welcome back! In this episode of Bleak in Review, Kevin is once again interrupted by another podcast entitled "Men Who Specifically Kill Women." Then, actor / comedian / member of the Hollywood elite Vanessa Gritton (@nesgritton) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about some baffling childhood memories, dealing with the stresses of "making it," and her funniest fart. Plus, erotic filmmaker Whoreson Welles (@FrankieG_Baby) stops by to tell tales from his illustrious career in pornography and engage V and Kev in some radio plays!
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2020-01-171h 16
NerdificentEpisode 70: America ChavezHey Nerd fam, are you ready to kick through time with one of the great Latinx superheroes? This week we're talking about America Chavez! Dani is joined by writer and hosts Vanessa Gritton and Toni Sanchez, to discuss their favorite moments with the first LGBTQ Latinx Superhero. From the Multiverse to joining the West Coast Avengers, strap in for this deep dive on this week's episode of Nerdificent!FOOTNOTES:Vanessa on TwitterToni on Twitter15 Awesome Facts About America ChavezMarvel...
2019-08-1356 min
500 Greatest Films Podcast427. Spring in a Small Town (with Vanessa Gritton)Hector Navarro and Keller Knoblock are joined this week by Vanessa Gritton as they continue their ten-year-long movie watching journey with number 427 on the list of the 500 Greatest Movies of All Time: Spring in a Small Town (1948).
Will Hector and Keller get through the whole list? Will they live that long?
Follow along with Keller, Hector, and their friends as they tackle a movie a week!
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2019-06-231h 14
Tales from the Pit194. Tales from the Pit: Love in the Time of Ballera (Feat. Vanessa Gritton)Your sick host Michael Swaim is super-stoked to welcome tight guest Vanessa Gritton to discuss hella-pertinent issues like romance and dating through the lens of mental illness, addiction, and family drama.
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2019-05-171h 36
No Shock, SherlockHitmonchan Step-Dad (w/ Vanessa Gritton)Jon and Vanessa Gritton talk about Super Smash Bros’ Luchador Pikachu, anime crossover movies, and which Pokemon would make the best step-dad.
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2018-12-1927 min
LIST! CAST!The Best Cover Songs of All-TimeAdam welcomes special guests Vanessa Gritton and Michael Swaim to argue about the best cover songs of all-time
2018-11-0700 min