Patsy and Ashes are back and it's time to talk about one of Ashes' most anticipated films of the year, The Substance! From the dichotomy of the characters to the way their journeys intertwine, they discuss as much as they can with only light spoilers! They also give you their list of some of their favorite body horror films, battle results and a NEW battle! All this and more on this week's show! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecas...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/e...
Oct 25, 2024•56 min
Patsy and Ashes are back, and this week they have a little help from their friends! They asked what characters make you think of Halloween, and you delivered! They also share some of the things that get them into the Halloween spirit, and the things that let them know that Spooky Season is upon us! All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/e8961b22-b4d4-4f57-86c4...
Oct 11, 2024•46 min
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! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinec...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Patsy and Ashes are back! And this week it's time to talk about Xenomorphs! They discuss their appearances in the NINE films in the franchise, and how the creatures came to be, their life cycle, evolution and adaptation, and whether or not the first Alien was the real victim! They also rank all the movies and give you their thoughts on each, as well as battle results and the NEW battle! All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 12 min
This week, Patsy and Ashes discuss their adventures in Fishkill, NY at the Hudson Valley Horror Fest! From the many guests, vendors, and panels to the amazing food from the I-84 Diner, they discuss the whole weekend! They give some great recommendations, talk about their experiences, and discuss their new friends! All this and a preview of what's coming up in the next few episodes! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback...
Aug 29, 2024•51 min
SPOILER 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! Find out more at https:...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Patsy and Ashes are back! This week they're discussing Deadpool, both his comic and film origins in preparation for the newly-released film, Deadpool & Wolverine! From his first appearance in comics to how his design came to be, to how the first time we saw hin on screen we were left a little disappointed. All this plus battle results, a NEW battle, and more! Shawna Shea Film Festival - https://www.shawnafoundation.org/ Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your fee...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
After a prolonged absence, it's party time! Patsy and Ashes return to talk about The Return of the Living Dead shortly after the 40th anniversary of the events of the film! From their impressions of the characters and the film's impact on pop culture, they cover it all! They also discuss the way the characters helped make the film what it is, the practical effects, and so much more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This 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! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Patsy 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! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinec...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about one of their favorite characters of the year so far, Pinkzilla! That's right, the newest iteration of Godzilla from this year's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! They discuss how he became pink, why it's significant, and both the scientific and aesthetic reasons behind the new design! They also give you their favorite examples of Godzilla's iconic atomic breath (or electric vomit, as someone calls it). All this, plus a new battle and a slew of upcoming topic...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 31 min
On 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, ...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Patsy and Ashes overcome the pitfalls of technology when their podcast server temporarily goes down, but they're back to discuss Godzilla in Godzilla Minus One! They discuss not only this version, but also their favorite incarnations of the creature over his 70-year history! From his motivations, abilities, and journey through cinema, they cover as much as they can in this episode while leaving more to discuss in the coming weeks! All this plus battle results on this week's episode! Find out mor...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Patsy and Ashes have returned amidst a new job and battling sickness to discuss Ashes' favorite film of 2023, Barbie, and the characters therein! From who Barbie and Ken are at the beginning of the film and who they are at the end, to their journey to self-discovery and what it means on multiple levels for both of them, as well as the audience! They also reveal what kind of accessories they would come with in their doll/action figure form, give you a new battle, wine, science, and more on this w...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min
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 t...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 50 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the success of the First Annual Dead of Winter Horror Festival! From the preparation that went into it to the amazing reception of the attendees, to the WORLD PREMIERE OF ASHES' DIRECTORIAL DEBUT! They also discuss how infused chocolates can be a substitute for melatonin, and much more in this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/c091bc5a...
Feb 29, 2024•59 min
Patsy and Ashes return to discuss the upcoming Dead of Winter Horror Festival with special guest James Lamond! James gives the rundown of what to expect during the event, and even reveals a couple of the world-premiere films that will be screening there! All this plus the update on Ashes' directorial debut, a brief look at what's coming up soon on the show, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/...
Feb 22, 2024•58 min
Patsy and Ashes are back and have brought a guest along for this week's ride! They are joined by Christopher Dukes from the new Amazon anthology film Very Frightening Tales (see link below), in which he stars alongside Joe Estevez and Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts! He discusses his journey through the film industry, and how he approaches various roles on set, as well as some behind-the-scenes information on VFT! All this plus battle results, science, and wine on this week's episode! Dead of...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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 ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Patsy and Ashes have returned! Fresh off a 3-month hiatus they are back to give you their top films and characters of 2023 as well as the things they are most looking forward to in 2024! They discuss their new film endeavors, their production company, what they've got planned for the near future, and more! All this plus a preview of the next couple of shows on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss one of their favorite musicals, Repo! The Genetic Opera! They also give you a rundown of the time they got to meet some of the cast at a convention that no longer exists, and how the recent convention brought back memories and helped ease the loss. In the main body of the conversation, they really take a deep dive into the characters and how they affect the other characters in the story, as well as their motivations and backstories! All this and more on this w...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 53 min
This week Patsy and Ashes discuss their recent experience at the Shawna Shea Film Festival! From their first experiences as patrons to how they felt attending as filmmakers, they cover a wide variety of influences and interactions that led them to believe in themselves and their ability to create films! They also discuss their favorites from the festival, as well as battle results! All this and more on this week's show! Find out more about the festival, including how to submit and donate HERE Fi...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Patsy and Ashes are back this week to discuss the characters of Young Frankenstein! From how the original work by Mary Shelley and subsequent films based on that story influenced Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder when they created this film to some wild behind-the-scenes stories about what went on during filming! They also give you their favorite parody films and top things off with not just a new battle, but a major announcement about their new endeavor, Magenta Manor Productions! All this and more on...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min
This week Patsy and Ashes dive into the Hadal Zone to bring you their thoughts on Jonas Taylor from The Meg franchise, including both the books and films! From his swarthy British charm to his real-life swimming and diving skills, they cover what makes Jason Statham's portrayal so much different than that of the character depicted in the books. Not only that, they give you their picks for characters that changed drastically with little to no reason or explanation from one depiction to the next, ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Patsy and Ashes are back! This week, in time for the tenth anniversary of the film, they're discussing the characters of Sharknado! From their character evolution to their crossover events, this episode has it all! They also explain what sharksploitation really means and some of their favorite films in this subgenre! They also give an update on what's going to be coming up in the next episode, a new battle, and more on this week's episode! Buy Encyclopedia Sharksploitanica! https://madnessheart....
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 29 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the Dr J who couldn't dunk, Dr J Robert Oppenheimer! They discuss their thoughts on his portrayal by Cillian Murphy in the blockbuster Christopher Nolan film and the differences and creative liberties taken to enhance the story, as well as the devastating impact he felt from what the bombs ultimately led to. They also get into some of the science of theoretical physics, give you a couple of companion pieces to the biopic, and share their thoughts on ...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 35 min
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...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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 ...
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Patsy and Ashes Return! This week they are back to discuss Michael Keaton's turn as Batman and Bruce Wayne! They discuss where he ranks for them on the all-time list of Batman/Bruce Wayne portrayals, who they prefer playing certain villains, and much more! They also dive into how Keaton and Tim Burton teamed up to create the first real "gritty reboot" of the character, why subsequent attempts at continuing the story failed, and how outrage over the casting of a fictional character isn't really a...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min
