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Throwdown Thursday

Patsy the Angry Nerd and Ashes von Nitemarethrowdownthursdaypodcast.com
Throwdown Thursday is a weekly show centered around the characters in the films, books, TV, comics and more that we love, and love to hate! Patsy the Angry Nerd and Ashes von Nitemare talk-along with an occasional guest- about what impact that week's character has had on their lives, pop culture, and society as a whole. Those characters are then placed in a battle scenario in which they showcase their skills and talent against a similar opponent and the winner is decided by listener voting. Shows also include Patsy's Science Facts and The von Nitemare Vineyard Wine Recommendation!
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Episodes

TTP #137 - Polar Express

This week Patsy and Ashes battle sickness as they discuss Mads Mikkelsen's Duncan Vizla from the Netflix- exclusive film Polar. They discuss the comic upon which it's based, the things the character goes through and what he's capable of throughout the film. They also reveal the results of last week's battle and give a sneak peek for next week's show. All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!

Feb 07, 201957 min

TTP #136 - Down at Casterly Rock (Dance Your Cares Away)

Dance your cares away, worry's for another day! Let the music play, down at Casterly Rock! That's right, today we're covering one of the most intriguing characters from Game of Thrones, Cersei Lannister! We're also joined by Song of Ice and Fire scholar Andy as we talk about her childhood, motivations, rise to power and what her ultimate fate may be! All this, plus a themed science and wine segment, a new battle and MORE!

Jan 31, 20191 hr 50 min

TTP #135 - Blood and Bone

This week Patsy and Ashes welcome Andy AKA Peaches Eleganza to the show to talk about one of the most influential characters on Game of Thrones- The Three Eyed Raven! They discuss his life, deeds, powers, whether or not he's really who we think he is, and what he really wants!

Jan 24, 20191 hr 18 min

TTP #134 - Split Decision

This week Patsy and Ashes take on James McAvoy's role as Kevin Wendell Crumb in the second installment of the Eastrail 177 trilogy, Split. They are once again joined by Ripken of the Derailers as they discuss dissociative identity disorder and how the power of the mind contributes to this story, the incredible skill exhibited by McAvoy in the way he portrays the multiple identities within Crumb. All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!

Jan 17, 20191 hr 14 min

TTP #133 - Break Glass in Case of Emergency

This week Patsy and Ashes hop aboard Eastrail 177 to talk about David Dunn AKA The Overseer and Elijah Price AKA Mister Glass from M. Night Shyamalan's 2000 film Unbreakable. But they're not traveling alone, they're joined by Ripken from The Derailers podcast! They discuss the origins of each character and their specific skillsets in preparation for the upcoming sequel Glass, as well as their thoughts and theories on where the characters end up. All this and more on this week's episode!

Jan 10, 20191 hr 23 min

TTP #132 - Farewell and Adieu to you 2018

It is the end...of 2018. Patsy and Ashes look back on the year that was. They discuss their favorite characters, episodes and a whole lot more during this week's show. They also have a lot of feedback from folks who participated in the podcast over this past year and helped make some of the memories the Angry Nerd and Mistress of Merlot look back on. Plus they detail some changes and improvements that will be made to the show in 2019!

Jan 03, 20191 hr 59 min

TTP #131 - Look Ma, No Hans!

Ladies and gentlemen... ladies and gentlemen this week Patsy and Ashes talk Hans Gruber! They discuss the book vs movie versions of the character, plus the differences between the stories that drove the differences in how the character behaves in each medium. Plus listeners weigh in on this week's discussion topic- is Die Hard a Christmas movie? All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!

Dec 27, 20181 hr 10 min

TTP #130 - Thanks, Mr. Narwhal.

Throwdown Thursday, what's your favorite color? This week Patsy and Ashes talk about a beloved Christmas character, Buddy the Elf! They discuss his love for sweets, his fondness for all things Christmas, how his innocence gets him into trouble, and how the role affected Will Ferrell in real life! Plus science, wine and a preview of the rest of the year for the show! All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!

Dec 20, 20181 hr 6 min

TTP #129 - A Bert of All Trades

This week Patsy and Ashes talk about Mary Poppins' sidekick and hobo grifter friend Bert! They pose some interesting theories, chat about his various skills and abilities, and also his potential connections to the upcoming sequel! They also reveal the results of the last two battles and preview upcoming shows! All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!

Dec 13, 20181 hr 29 min

TTP #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!

Dec 06, 20181 hr 11 min

TTP #127 - The Bunny Gets the Pancake

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by revolutionary musician and owner of a SpongeBob bedspread- Timmy Kriks! He's there to talk about everyone's favorite 8-bit hobo, Wreck-it Ralph! They discuss his origin, similarities to other characters and relationship to other characters within his universe. They also discuss the passing of animation pioneer Stephen Hillenburg and his influence on their lives. They also unveil their partnership with a new streaming service! All this and more on this week...

Nov 29, 20181 hr 38 min

TTP #126 - F is for Franksgiving

In 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!

Nov 22, 20181 hr 21 min

TTP #125 - F is for Friend Stuff

Patsy and Ashes are talking about the characters of F is For Family this week and have a special guest along for the ride! Miles, Mr. Most Days Off himself joins the party to talk all about Frank, Sue, Kevin, Bill, Maureen and the rest of the crazy characters from the Netflix- exclusive animated series. They also chat about shared guests, clothing, political aspirations and more this week on Throwdown Thursday!

Nov 15, 20181 hr 22 min

TTP #124 - Un-awarewolf

This week Patsy and Ashes wrap up their Universal Monsters theme with The Wolfman! They discuss their favorite werewolf transformations, how creepy Lon Cheney's character in the original film was (in more ways than one), how the film exemplified white male privilege, and the evolution of the character. They also discuss upcoming shows, future guests, science, wine and a new battle!

Nov 08, 20181 hr 5 min

TTP #123 - Do You Like Fishsticks?

Halloween might have come and gone, but that means nothing to Patsy and Ashes because they live Halloween every day and to prove it they continue their cavalcade of Universal Monsters with The Creature From the Black Lagoon! They discuss the history, actors and reasons that we haven't seen multiple versions of this character. Plus battle results, preview of coming attractions, and much more!

Nov 01, 20181 hr 13 min

TTP #121 - Rock, Shock, and Barrel

In this episode Patsy and Ashes share their Rock and Shock shenanigans! They roam around the convention asking folks about their favorite Universal Monsters. They also chat with Bill Fulkerson and Kyle Kuchta about their documentary "Survival of the Film Freaks" and talk to Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas about the band and his clothing line, Kleaver. All this plus Malcolm McDowell, William Forsythe, and Evil Corny!

Oct 18, 20181 hr 44 min

TTP #120 - An Appointment with Dr. Acula

Blehhh! This week it's time to talk about Dracula! Patsy and Ashes are joined by first- time guest Māria Beth of Outright Geekery, plus Steve van Samson and Sam Furst come back to discuss the vampiest of vampires! Focusing mostly on the Bela Lugosi version they talk about mythology and folklore surrounding vampires as well as some of their favorite depictions of the character. All this plus a new type of battle and more on Throwdown Thursday!

Oct 11, 20181 hr 23 min

TTP #119 - Fire Bad, Monsters Good

It's Ashtober! That means it's time for spooky, scary stuff and we're kicking off this month with a bang and diving into one of the most recognizable names in horror, FRANKENSTEIN! Patsy and Ashes discuss the origins of the source material, the Universal films and other iterations of the character (both monster and doctor). But they're not on this journey alone, they've got monster experts Sam Furst and Steve Van Samson in the carriage with them as they travel where most folks fear to tread! The...

Oct 04, 20181 hr 19 min

TTP #118 - It Can't Rain All the Time

In this Halloween kickoff episode the studio heats up to over 1,000,000 Scoville units as Patsy and Ashes are joined by Spicy Kristen the Lizard Queen to discuss Eric Draven from 1994's The Crow! They compare the comic to the film, discuss the impact this film had on them as well as the epic soundtrack! All this plus their thoughts on some of the most influential soundtracks in film, a new battle, science, wine and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!

Sep 27, 20181 hr 51 min

TTP #117 - The Drake Equation

SCIENCE! in this week's episode Patsy and Ashes are joined by the immensely talented Ashley V Robinson, comic creator, YouTube personality and all-around awesome nerd! She's dropping by to talk about her new comic project SCIENCE! she's created with Jason Inman, as well as dropping some serious knowledge about her favorite Robin- Tim Drake! She answers the hard-hitting Getting into Character questions, explains her inspiration for creating a super-intelligent teenage girl comic protagonist and s...

Sep 20, 20181 hr 30 min

TTP #116 - If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It

Get 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 thei...

Sep 13, 20181 hr 42 min

TTP #115 - The sWord and the Stone...d Princess

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by Richie the Wiz Kid from The Best Darn Diddly Review Show to discuss the latest endeavor from Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening, Disenchantment, specifically Princess Bean! They cover their favorite spin-off shows and movies, connections between all of Groening's shows and give an in-depth look into who Bean is. Spoilers abound as they delve into where she came from and where she's going in the future! All this, some mispronounced words, and more ...

Sep 06, 20181 hr 23 min

TTP #114 - Sharksploitation AKA Shark and Awe

This 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!

Aug 30, 20181 hr 41 min

TTP #113 - Fan Expo Boston

This week Patsy and Ashes chat about their recent convention experience at Fan Expo Boston! They chat about the folks they saw there (oh hey, Jason Momoa) and some of their favorite vendors. They also talk about the folks they interviewed and recommend a few things as well! They also reveal the mysterious events surrounding last week's battle results! All this and more on this week's installment of Throwdown Thursday!

Aug 23, 20181 hr 11 min

TTP #112 - Granger Things

This week Patsy and Ashes welcome back Spicy K, Saucy Pecan Sandy and of course, Agent Nicole! The ladies return to talk about one of the most badass spellcasters from the Harry Potter world, Hermione Granger! They discuss her role in the wizarding world, the battles against Voldemort and the part she plays in Harry's journey. They also introduce a new battle and share science, wine and the (temporary) return of Agent Nicole Files! All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!

Aug 16, 20181 hr 32 min

TTP #111 - How to Train your Drogon

Fire and Blood. Not just the House Targaryen words but also what you can expect from this episode featuring the return of Spicy Kwisten Lizard Queen, the debut of Saucy Sandy and featuring old friend Agent Nicole! This week they discuss Daenerys Targaryen, the mother of dragons and John Connor the leader of the human resistance in the war against the machines! There are spoilers for HBO's Game of Thrones and the A Song of Ice and Fire books. Also Patsy discusses a crazy theory about Dany's paren...

Aug 09, 20181 hr 29 min

TTP #110 - The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down

Patsy and Ashes are once again joined by The DeRailers- Goobz, Ripken and Jenny Bean- and they feel the need... the need for Speed! That's right, prepare to shoot the hostage because this week the discussion centers on Keanu Reeves' Jack Traven from 1994's Speed! There's also science, wine and an all- new battle, with an all- new twist! All this and more on Throwdown Thursday!

Aug 02, 20181 hr 28 min

TTP #109 - Schwing For the Fences

Choo-Choo! The train is off the tracks this week as Patsy and Ashes are joined by Ripken, Goobz and Jenny Bean from the DeRailers Podcast to talk about Wayne Campbell! They discuss the character, Mike Myers' portrayal of him, the interactions with his sidekick Garth Algar (Dana Carvey), and Myers behavior on the set of Wayne's World! But that's not all! Jenny gushes about Tom Hanks, a 7-year-old demands hugs, and the winner of Russelmania is revealed! All this and more on Throwdown Thursday!

Jul 26, 20181 hr 12 min

TTP #108 - There's SomeThing About Macready

This week Patsy and Ashes welcome good friend and all-around awesome dude Jeremy MacFarlane- host of In The Mountains of Cinema Madness- to talk about an amazing character from one of the greatest films of all time, RJ MacReady from 1982's The Thing! They talk about his origins in the 1938 source material to his portrayal in John Carpenter's masterpiece and how they differ. They also discuss the ambiguous ending, and the gang presents one of the greatest battles ever conceived in the mind of a h...

Jul 19, 20181 hr 45 min
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