This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the eponymous character from 2009's Coraline! They discuss not just the character, but how she and the world around her were brought to life in such a stunning fashion. They discuss only the movie version of the character, not the book upon which the film was based, but for good reason, and you learn what that is in the show! They also give you their favorite "alternate universe" stories, plus new science and wine! All this and a new battle on this week's...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 42 min
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...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 56 min
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...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 48 min
It's spooky season, so let's start off with a classic! This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing Norman Babcock, the star of the 2012 stop-motion animated film Paranorman! They also discuss some of their other favorite scary animated films, provide battle results, and really delve into some of their earliest experiences with horror, not just on the screen but on the page! All this and more on this week's episode!
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 31 min
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!...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 51 min
This week Patsy and Ashes hosted a live show with some of the creative folks they have come to call friends over the course of doing the podcast, along with some other folks who were there in spirit! We discussed a whole lot of awesome projects helmed by equally awesome folks! So join in on the conversation, ask questions, and learn how you can be a part of these incredible projects! Anonymous Killers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anonkillersfilm Anonymous Killers Website: http://www.anonym...
Sep 24, 2020•3 hr 58 min
This week, in a change of pace episode Patsy and Ashes are joined by Nick Farrar (lead vocals) and Casey Evans (rhythm guitar/vocals) of the band Hidden Figures, and filmmaker Dan Hourihan, who directed their debut music video. They discuss the formation of the band, the meaning of the name and how it was chosen, the significance of the lyrics, and the process of creating the video to match the message of the music. They also get to answer some getting into character questions and give excellent...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 37 min
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! Jack Weeks Medica...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 34 min
This 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 ...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 22 min
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 suppo...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 40 min
This 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 ...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 27 min
This 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, an...
Aug 13, 2020•2 hr 8 min
This 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 co...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 39 min
This 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 sce...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 57 min
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 announc...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min
This 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 nex...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 55 min
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Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 39 min
This 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 ...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 57 min
This 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 h...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 36 min
This 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 Thr...
Jun 18, 2020•2 hr 8 min
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! Thoughts, comments, ...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 59 min
This 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...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 31 min
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 inspi...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 31 min
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...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 52 min
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.
May 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min
This 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 ...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 51 min
This week Patsy and Ashes discuss one of Winona Ryder's most iconic yet underrated roles, Veronica Sawyer from the 1989 film Heathers! They discuss how her home and school lives contributed to her eventual role in the clique, her relationship with JD (Christian Slater), and how she got along with the other students in her high school, especially the titular Heathers. But that's not all! They also throw down a new battle, play a voicemail from a long-time friend and listener and talk about things...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 20 min
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 vot...
Apr 23, 2020•4 hr 3 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing tragic villains, with their main focus being on their continuation of Lord of the Rings characters and one of the most tragic of all time, Gollum! They delve deep into his backstory, the difference between the films and books, as well as the way he was brought to life through the magic of not only motion capture technology, but by Andry Serkis' incredible acting skills. All this, plus battle results, new science and wine, and a preview of next week's 200t...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 47 min
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 ...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 41 min
