This week the gang delves into the retelling of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" with Bill Murray taking on the role of Francis Xavier Cross (a proxy for Ebenezer Scrooge). They get into who Frank is, and how the movie parallels with the original story but modernized for the late 80s. They also point out the way that Murray and director Richard Donner brought the character to life. We also learn that this movie isn't as popular with Agent Nicole as it is with Patsy. They also get int...
Dec 14, 2017•1 hr 31 min
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Dec 07, 2017•1 hr 41 min
This week the gang is joined by horror author Steve Van Samson to talk about one of the coolest comic book arcs ever, Planet Hulk. They talk about different versions of everyone's favorite jade giant and how this storyline fits in with the Marvel cinematic universe, specifically Thor: Ragnarok. They also make some predictions about Infinity War! All this, and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
Nov 30, 2017•1 hr 37 min
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Nov 23, 2017•1 hr 32 min
In this episode, Agent Nicole is once more in jail, but this time it's SPACE JAIL! So to fill the void Patsy and Ashes are joined by Miles and Richie from the Best Darn Diddly podcast! They chat about one of the most popular Simpsons characters, Ralph Wiggum! They discuss their various impressions of Ralph and try to get into his head to understand who he really is and what his motivations are as a character and as a person. Plus, Patsy makes a BIG announcement for an upcoming event. All this an...
Nov 16, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Who wants another Halloween episode? We do! In this episode, we wrapped up Halloween with a bang as a discussion of our Halloween plans, the entire month of October, and the end of Ashtober. To end Ashtober, we talked about Ashes Von Nitemare's favorite horror film - Sam of Trick 'r Treat from 2007 film by Michael Dougherty. We briefly discuss our love for Stranger Things! New battles, science, wine, and the return of the Agent Nicole files. All that and more on Throwdown Thursday!
Nov 09, 2017•1 hr 25 min
This week the gang finishes up their Rock and Shock wrapup and Patsy reveals the details of the lost recording from the last day of the convention.They also take this opportunity to share their favorite horror villains, and some people follow the agreed-upon top three, and other people are Agent Nicole and Ashes von Nitemare who have something like 27 each, which is crazy. They also tease the upcoming episodes and give the long-awaited battle results from several weeks ago. All this, and MORE on...
Nov 02, 2017•1 hr 17 min
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Oct 26, 2017•52 min
It's time for the annual Rock and Shock horror convention in Necronomicon! The gang go around and interview folks based on one specific question- who is your favorite horror villain? Hear the answers the con attendees give and see if it matches up with your own thoughts! All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
Oct 19, 2017•35 min
Are we drunk on pumpkin spice or has sickness struck again? This week on the show covers the Sanderson Sisters, the lovely witches of 1993's Hocus Pocus. They talk about their feelings on the sisters, the announcement on the remake, and what kind of spells they'd cast in the world. A science fact, a wine recommendation, and discussing the new film, American Satan! So get into the pumpkin spice spirit and let us put a spell on you!
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 16 min
This week on the show the gang covers everyone's favorite bio - exorcist, Beetlejuice! Patsy and Ashes are a bit under the weather so it's up to Agent Nicole to step in and lead the way! Kicking off October with an in - depth discussion on who Beetlejuice is, his relation to the other characters, his various incarnations, as well as how he was brought to life by Michael Keaton. All this, plus battle results, voicemails and more on Throwdown Thursday!
Oct 05, 2017•1 hr 12 min
This week it's time to discuss Rick and Morty! The gang gets schwifty and talks about the dimension - hopping dynamic duo and some of their adventures. There's also a series of incredible pun work between Patsy and returning special guest Brandon as he provides insight and information about one of the craziest team ups in animation. All this, plus some group recommendations for all your nerd needs, science, wine and more on Throwdown Thursday!
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 44 min
This week the gang is joined by Brandon Powers to discuss Doctor Emmett Brown and Martin McFly! There's a lot of debate about how good Doc is at timing rescues (are there heaps of dead Marties somewhere?), Ashes tries to wrap her head around the Many Worlds Theory and how it relates to resurrection, and we learn anagrams of Brandon's name! All this, plus voicemails, Nicole's reaction to watching Back to the Future for the first time less than 24 hours before recording, different fan theories abo...
Sep 21, 2017•1 hr 25 min
This week the gang is joined by Justin Cooper from Amalga-Mania! Justin brings his encyclopedic knowledge of Booster Gold to the table and helps enlighten us all on who Booster is and how he became a superhero. He also reveals his choice for sexiest Fraggle, a new battle emerges and Ashes tells the tale of how she went goo-goo for Gaga at Fenway Park. All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
Sep 14, 2017•1 hr 24 min
In this jam - packed episode the gang is joined by podcast veterans Stephanie Wiley and El Goro! The subject this week is The Losers Club from Stephen King's It! They discuss the difference between the characters in the book and their representation in the 1990 miniseries of the same name. The group also delves into their deepest fears, shortens El Goro's name to a single, guttural syllable, and learns the importance of length (although girth is never discussed). Also featuring voicemails from l...
Sep 07, 2017•1 hr 49 min
On this episode, the gang discusses the exploits of Henry Jones, Jr, AKA Indiana Jones! We delve into the various adventures, his sidekicks and whether or not he is actually nothing more than the carbonite-induced coma fantasy of Han Solo! We also delve into the characters we suspect might be dreaming up other characters played by the same actors. DId Milla Jovovich's character in Dazed and Confused get so stoned out of her mind that she became Leeloo from the Fifth Element in her mind? All this...
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Wow! On this episode the gang is joined by triple threat and all - around classy guy Kurando Mitsutake! He is the star, writer and director of Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf, and the writer/director of both Gun Woman and Karate Kill! The gang ask him all about the process of filmmaking, his goals, favorite snacks, the specific instructions he had for Asami to be the titular Gun Woman, and how he'd handle a kaiju film! All this, and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! Tell your fr...
Aug 24, 2017•1 hr 25 min
In this episode we the triumphant return of J-Mac (Jeremy McFarlane) and the first-ever Throwdown Thursday appearance of Jeremy Slaygoth! If that isn't enough Jeremy for you, they are also joined by Jeremy Lloyd of the Dark Tower Radio Podcast! They join the gang to talk about Roland Deschain, the eponymous Gunslinger of Stephen King's Dark Tower series. They compare and contrast the depiction of the character in the books with the portrayal by Idris Elba. There's a lot of talk about the various...
Aug 17, 2017•1 hr 46 min
On this week's Throwdown Thursday Podcast, the gang gets into a melodramatic, thrilling, suspenseful discussion about the man who knew how to get into your head, the Master of Suspense - Alfred Hitchcock. We hit on personal Hitchcock favorites, his methods, and the two portrayals by Sir Anthony Hopkins in 2012's Hitchock and Toby Jones in 2012's The Girl. We changed things up to keep you on your toes this week. So listen into a gripping new episode of Throwdown Thursday.
Aug 10, 2017•1 hr 38 min
In this week's episode, the gang covers the titular character from one of the greatest movies of all time on the subject of time-traveling robots portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger - The Terminator! Suggested by listener and good friend of the show Dane Reilly, the gang dives in, and Agent Nicole gives her opinion as preparation for this show included her first-ever viewing of Terminator and T2: Judgement Day. The gang also brings a new battle based on a Super Nintendo game from the 90s. All thi...
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 24 min
When there's no more room in Hell, Chris MacGIbbon, and Monster Zero will join the gang in-studio to talk about the legacy of George Romero! In the longest episode in the history of Throwdown Thursday Chris and MZ drop some serious zombie knowledge as well as sharing with us some of their favorite (and least-liked) zombies and horror films and actor/actresses! The gang and their guests talk about the evolution of the Romero zombies, the influence his films have had, and the genuine awesomeness o...
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr 50 min
It's Agent Nicole's Birthday!!! We talk about a timeless character of Lucy Ricardo from the "I Love Lucy" tv show, played by the multi talented actress Lucille Ball. They dive into discussions about her influence on comedy, the revelation of the tv show and Lucy Ricardo, and why she plays a huge role in Agent Nicole's life. As always, there's a new battle, new science facts, new wine, and a new file recommendation. So grab your party hat and get in trouble on this week's Throwdown Thursday!
Jul 20, 2017•1 hr 17 min
For the night is dark and full of terrors, Throwdown Thursday gang gears up for Season 7 of Game of Thrones with this week's episode! They discuss some of their predictions for Season 7 with deaths, who'll rule the Iron Throne, and what might happen with some of our beloved characters. They go in depth with characters discussions of fan favorites: Brienne of Tarth, Ser Davos Seaworth, and Sandor Clegane (The Hound). So brace yourself, Game of Thrones is here!
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Alriiiiiight! The Throwdown Thursday gang gets into the groove with a new season of the podcast! They talk about Linda Belcher, the matriarch of the Belcher family of Fox's animated show, Bob's Burgers! Voiced by the talented John Roberts, the ladies sing Linda's fun songs throughout the show. There are some science, some wine, some files, and some crazy mom stories!
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Holy shit snacks, Throwdown Thursday Podcasts celebrates their one year anniversary! In a jam packed episode, the gang take a look down memory lane to discuss their favorite episodes, their favorite guests, and memorable moments throughout their first year of podcasting. They get some special treats from listeners and talk about what will happen in the new year. So come celebrate with us!
Jun 29, 2017•1 hr 37 min
Agent Nicole and Ashes Von Nitemare are Patsy-free on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! It's another Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright lovefest. The ladies have a fun discussion of Pegg's character of Nicholas Angel from 2007's Edgar Wright film, Hot Fuzz. The ladies are getting wild and funny as they take a stroll down memory lane with dealing with law breaking stories. All this and more!
Jun 22, 2017•1 hr 27 min
When Patsy the Angry Nerd is away, Agent Nicole and Ashes Von Nitemare gets to play! The ladies of Throwdown Thursday drink and prepare for a zombie apocalypse as they discussed Shaun of Shaun of The Dead, played by the talented Simon Pegg. They go in-depth wit the transformation of one of the beloved characters in Edgar Wright + Simon Pegg's The Cornetto Trilogy. All that and a very emotional discussion about the Wonder Woman film, they have a ball on this week's episode! So how's that for some...
Jun 15, 2017•1 hr 39 min
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Jun 08, 2017•1 hr 10 min
On this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday, the gang discusses one of the most iconic comic book favorites and an influential figure in today's society, Wonder Woman. From cultural impact for women's rights to the odd beginnings with its creator William Moulton Marston, they hit every aspect of the 75 years journey with this iconic figure. They talk about the transition from tv to screen of Wonder Woman with Lynda Carter and Gal Gadot. Patsy has no voice, but keeps talking! The girls talk abou...
Jun 01, 2017•1 hr 14 min
On this exciting, jam-packed, filled to the brim episode of Throwdown Thursday, the gang are joined by three amazing guests! The nobel prizing winning Mr. Isaac, Atomic Age Media's Jeremy McFarlane, and the snack enthusiast from Atlantis, Stephanie Wiley took their time to go down memory lane with a fun discussion of MTV's Daria. Things get a bit crazy with a particular question, Patsy keeps pissing off Agent Nicole, Ashes keeps everything together, and in all, we're just stepping on each other'...
May 25, 2017•1 hr 38 min
