This week Patsy and Ashes DO talk about Bruno! In fact, they're going to be discussing the entire Familia Madrigal from Disney's Encanto! From the fun Easter eggs hidden in plain sight in the family's clothing, to their various gifts and how they use them to the deeper significance of each gift. They also start off the show by discussing their favorite Disney songs! All these plus battle results, wine, and science on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Se...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 51 min
This week it's the third installment of the Karate Kid/Cobra Kai series and this time Patsy and Ashes are discussing Johnny Lawrence! From stereotypical 80s bully/villain to sympathetic character, they discuss his journey as we get to learn about who he is, what motivates him, and how he came to be the guy we knew in the 80s. They also discuss how his desire to be his own man, the relationship he had with the male role models in his life, and how the events of his life played out to bring him to...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 42 min
This week it's time for part two in the Karate Cobra (name still pending) series and this time it's Daniel LaRusso's turn! Patsy and Ashes discuss the history and evolution of the character, from his first appearance in 1984's The Karate Kid up through the most recent season of Netflix's Cobra Kai! From his techniques to his teacher to his training style, they cover it all! This extra-long episode isn't all crane kicks and drum techniques, however - there's a significant contribution from you, t...
Jan 20, 2022•2 hr 4 min
It's 2022! Patsy and Ashes have returned and are starting this year off with one of the best characters of all time in Nariyoshi Keisuke Miyagi from the Karate Kid franchise! They give you his full name (which you don't get until the 4th film!), origin, off-screen achievements, and the story of how Pat Morita came to the role! Not only that, they discuss how his interactions with Daniel LaRusso shaped the current landscape of Cobra Kai. All this puls new science, wine, and a great discussion of ...
Jan 14, 2022
This week it's time to close out 2021 with the top characters, movies, and first-time watches of the year! But Patsy and Ashes aren't doing this alone, oh no, they're joined by fellow podcasters Powerful Brandon and Justin Cooper! But that's not all! They're joined by Saturn-Award-Winning filmmaker Paul Salamoff, filmmaker Adam Berardi, and producer Ollie Toy! They discuss baldness, awards, and much more in between their lists. Plus some listener feedback and live commentary during the show! All...
Dec 31, 2021•2 hr 44 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are spreading holiday cheer by giving you some information about some winter holiday traditions from Europe, as well as the different characters that are associated with them! From Krampus to Belsnickel, they've got some awesome stuff to share with you! Plus they let you in on some of their favorite holiday traditions, as well as a preview of next week's LIVE show! All this and more on this very festive episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Se...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week, Patsy and Ashes are discussing Computer Jesus, AKA Thomas A Anderson, AKA Neo, AKA The One from 1999's The Matrix (plus the two subsequent sequels from 2003), and the upcoming fourth film in the franchise, Matrix Resurrections! Due to someone firing an EMP too early, the episode dropped a day late, but rest assured that it is jam-packed with deep philosophical topics like those covered in the films! Patsy and Ashes also discuss the skills and abilities that they would want to learn sh...
Dec 18, 2021•2 hr 3 min
In this week's slightly late episode, Patsy and AShes are here to discuss Jack Skellington of 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas! But first, they need some help from you, the listeners, to talk about some of their favorite Christmas films, as well as the injury Patsy suffered while trying to be helpful! This is the second time Jack Skellington has come up on the show, but the first time Ashes was on to join in the conversation! All this, plus battle results and some new phrases that have neve...
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr 58 min
This week it's time for Patsy and Ashes to discuss one of the greatest Spider-Man villains of all time - Venom! The discuss his origins, powers, weaknesses, and hosts! They also compare and contrast the comic version with the film version. They also talk about what their (and your) names would be if they were bonded with a symbiote, as well as teasing a LIVE show...all this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: http...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min
It's Thanksgiving, so instead of jive turkeys, it's time to discuss everyone's favorite quirky turkey - Tina Belcher! It's been a long time in the works, so it's only right that this is the day that Patsy and Ashes are talking about the eldest of the Belcher children and all of the idiosyncrasies that make her who she is. From her insatiable butt lust to her constant need to win the affection of every boy she sees to her role in the family dynamic, Tina is a complicated character that should be ...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 18 min
This week it's time to discuss yet another first-time watch for Ashes - Lorraine Broughton from 2017's Atomic Blonde! Kicking things off though, let's get into character with some of the best female comic characters as chosen by you, the listeners! Also, it's time to talk about maple bourbon sours and how good they are, then it's time for the main discussion - Charlize Theron's portrayal of the badass titular character based on the graphic novel "The Coldest City". All this plus a discussion abo...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 43 min
Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the character of Paul Atreides as portrayed by Kyle MacLachlan and Timothee Chalomet, respectively in the 1984 and 2021 movie versions of Frank Herbert's epic story of spice and space! They discuss not only the differences in the way the character was portrayed, but also how the physical attributes of the actors contributed to the overall aesthetic of Paul. Of course, they will also be talking about how the various characters around him influence his path and ...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 47 min
It's time to revisit Shaun and Ed from 2004's Shaun of the Dead! It's one of their favorite movies of all time and has a lot of meaning to them as well. They discuss who Shaun and Ed are, their relationship, and their eventual fate as well as the way they impacted the others around them. They also give you some great song choices for your zombie-killing playlist, with a little help from the listeners! All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast....
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about one of the most prevalent types of movies - sequels! With a little help from their friends, they're able to sort through some of the best and worst of the sequels available in the horror genre, and some of them just might surprise you! All this, a new "wine" segment, 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/b5fa6e9d-4abd-4...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 28 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are tackling the titular character from 2005's Constantine, played by Keanu Reeves! They are really only focusing on this particular incarnation, and what he gets up to, and the exploits from this film. They give you a history of who he is, what he's doing, where the character comes from, and their thoughts on how he traverses through the world he is a part of, through no small contribution of his own. They also discuss how this was a first-time watch for Ashes, and how...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 26 min
This week we're in full swing of spooky season and so it's time to keep up the tradition of watching spooky movies, but first, it's time to cover one of the best horror comedies of all time - Tucker & Dale vs Evil! They discuss how a series of unfortunate events lead to one doozy of a day, and how appearances aren't always what they seem to be! They also discuss their favorite horror-comedies, drop a new battle, and more! All on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursda...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min
It's the start of Spooky Season (and Ashtober) so let's kick things off with a discussion of a modern version of a classic character, Van Helsing! Patsy and Ashes talk all about Hugh Jackman's take on the character from the 2004 film of the same name that should have launched a cinematic universe, but box office numbers stole that from us! They also tell you which monster-hunting groups they would join (and who they would hunt), as well as give battle results from last week's epic clash! All thi...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 15 min
This week, after a short break, Patsy and Ashes return to discuss James Wan's 2021 film Malignant, and the characters within! First though, they discuss their week off which is actually a positive story! Then they get into character by talking about some of their favorite body horror films, as inspired by Malignant. Then it's time to discuss the film, and be warned - spoilers abound! From the plot to the characters to the way the film was put together, they give you their thoughts on all of it a...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 32 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss 2002's Reign of Fire, focusing on the characters of Creedy (Gerard Butler), Quinn (Christian Bale), and Van Zan (Matthew McConnaghey)! They discuss the way the characters each take a different outlook on the dragon-filled post-apocalyptic hellscape in the far-off year of 2020! It's a lot like the real 2020, but with a different global catastrophe, although an equal amount of stubborn people who take the wrong approach to battling the cataclysm and en...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 38 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are back on their regularly scheduled day to discuss the 1999 and 2001 Mummy films starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Arnold Vosloo, and Oded Fehr! As Ashes has only just watched these for the first time in preparation for this show, she gives a unique insight into her experience with and expectations for the film. Patsy drops some Ancient Alien Theory in a few key spots, and they try to cover as many of the principal characters as they can. All this plus a new batt...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 53 min
This week Patsy and Ashes welcome back crime writer Stephanie Kane to discuss her upcoming book, Object Lessons! They discuss their favorite crime novels as they get into character, then once Stephanie joins, nothing is off the table! She discusses her influences, how she creates her characters, and how "write what you know" is more than just a thing people say because she divulges how much you need to research when writing about things you don't know! All this and a dramatic phone call on this ...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 44 min
It's time to go on a trip to Fear Street! Patsy and Ashes are joined by two of the most awesome people you'll ever meet - Cails from the Crypt and the Good Witch Annamaria - to discuss the Fear Street Trilogy from Netflix! But first, it's time to get into character, with some fun and awesome answers from these ladies! We also can't forget to mention that they have just opened their horror-themed pop-up restaurant in the Halloween capital of the world- Salem, Massachusetts! Check out the links be...
Aug 19, 2021•2 hr 24 min
Patsy and Ashes are back after a brief hiatus to focus on getting well mentally and physically and are back with a great set of characters - the side characters that make The Mighty Boosh so awesome! You may remember that they covered Vince Noir and Howard Moon a while back, but now they wanted to give some of the other characters their due. Not only that, but they debut a new segment - Whatcha Watchin'? All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pineca...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 51 min
It's finally time to discuss Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow! Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about a character that should have had her own solo movie or TV series roughly a decade ago, including her origin, "powers", abilities and her impact on the other characters not only in the MCU, but throughout the universe as well! They also discuss their first interactions with the character, and Patsy has some choice words for the improbable physics that occur in the film. What? Patsy angry at the ...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 48 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the star of the iconic 1975 film Jaws, Bruce the shark! They give you background on how he got his name, his relationship to the other sharks in the series, the contrast between the book and film (including the ending), and much more! They also give you their favorite sharks, the actual history that inspired Peter Benchley to write his novel, and how important sharks are to the ecosystem as a whole, and why they need to be protected. They also have new sc...
Jul 17, 2021•1 hr 49 min
This week it's time to finally admit that Bender is great! Patsy and Ashes are finally getting around to discussing Bender, after taking a much-needed week off for the first time in 5 years! They discuss his origins, his interactions with the crew (especially Fry and Leela) his many lovers, nicknames, and exactly what makes Bender who he is. They also provide some music and Bender's Top Ten Most Used Words! All this plus a new battle on this week's episode! Help Andre Gower! Pre-Order the kickas...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 41 min
This week Patsy and Ashes were LIVE! They were celebrating the 6th anniversary of the podcast, a year prematurely it seems, as the show has only been going for five years. Despite this oversight, they still manage to have a good time, especially with strawberry champagne and cheesecake! Some folks jump in on the live stream and contribute to the show, and both Patsy and Ashes are very grateful to have both First Time Mike and the 13th Wolfman aboard to share in the festivities! Armed with their ...
Jun 25, 2021•2 hr 3 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the Most Beautiful Woman in the World (almost) and the filthiest person to ever live, Divine! From his humble beginnings as part of a conservative upper-class family to his exploits with John Waters, Andy Warhol, and more, they give you the real story of who Divine was, and how Divine was separate from Harris Glen Milstead. They cover his life, pop culture impact, and how he redefined drag and blazed the trail for some of the queens we know and love today...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min
This week Patsy and Ashes are bringing you the characters from The Mitchells vs The Machines! From Katie to Aaron to Linda to Rick to Monchi, they're covering them all! They discuss how they grow as characters and as individuals, as well as how they grow as a unit and all it takes is the end of the world to get them to realize how much they mean to each other! They also discuss the things they were obsessed with as kids, and how that's informed their lives as adults, as well as a new wine recomm...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 41 min
This week Patsy and Ashes cover Cruella DeVil, between the various movies, television, and literary appearances and how her story has evolved and changed since she was introduced Dodie Smith's 1956 novel. Just a warning - there are HEAVY SPOILERS for the new film starring Emma Stone as the titular character. There is also a bit of disagreement as to how the character has been portrayed in the new film, with both Patsy and Ashes voicing their opinions very energetically. It's a great discussion, ...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 52 min
