Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Ryan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Please note this episode was originally released on August 5th, 2018. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suic...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the next chapter of Ethan Hunt & friends with Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation & Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the era that many fans call a soft reboot of the series with Mission: Impossible III & Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for mo...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the two films that started it all. Journey back with us to 1996 & 2000 respectively for Mission: Impossible & John Woo’s Mission: Impossible II. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsand...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 38 min
In this episode, Josh, of Abyss Gazing , and Josh, from Brilliant But Lazy , navigate the multiple adaptations of The Wolf Man. From the 1941 version of the story up until the current version from Leigh Whannel, which version of the story stands out and which one falls flat? If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min
On January 15th, 2025, the world of cinema lost one of the greatest storytellers to ever come into the medium in David Lynch. A nearly 40 years career that spanned the medium of not only film but television, art, music, books and even becoming a world class speaker. In the winter of 2023, we sat out to make a David Lynch podcast called the “Big Dream Podcast”. This podcast would have spanned the entirety of Lynch’s career. However, timing was the enemy and the podcast never made its way past the...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr
Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. In this finale, Micah Kimber, co-host of That’s High Praise joins Josh to talk about the impact Wizard has had on media, their own lives, film trivia & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsa...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Up first, we’re looking at the cult classic A Night at the Roxbury with Saint of Pine Hills . In this episode, we address men’s mental health, what defines a cult classic & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet ...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Next up, we’re joined by romance novelist Kelly Reynolds to discuss her brand new book, Santa Monica Baby & the cult classic, Big Fat Liar. In this episode, we will chronicle everything from the iconic blue pool scene to the mental health of being a child star & more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling wit...
Nov 14, 2024•2 hr 22 min
Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Up first we sit down with our tour mates , Wine & Warpaint to discuss a movie they are extremely thankful for with 2016’s Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. In this episode, we’ll chronicle the impact of second chances, the importance of mental health and community, art and more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and strug...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Josh sits down with another artist you should know in 2024 with the hardcore band, https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2o... If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to https://www.victimsandvillains... for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! This episode of...
Sep 19, 2024•20 min
In this episode, Josh, of Abyss Gazing, and Allen, of Brilliant But Lazy, sit down to discuss their spoiler-free thoughts on the latest film from Kevin Smith with The 4:30 Movie. The film stars Siena Agudong, Aystin Zajur, Reed Northrup, Nicholas Cirillo & more. It is written and directed by Kevin Smith. The 4:30 Movie opens in limited release beginning September 13th, 2024 from Saban Films. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, add...
Sep 11, 2024•55 min
In this episode, we sat down with some of the independent filmmakers from this year’s Creature Feature Weekend featuring: 02:16 - The Mutilator (Retrospective Review) 05:00 - The Mutilator 2 Review10:45 - Buddy Cooper, the writer-director behind The Mutilator & The Mutilator 2 18:46 - Buffalo Bill’s House ( https://buffalobillshouse.com/) 27:48 - Bobby Heckman, Producer of Screamwalkers + writer-director of Victim No More 2 35:44 - Screamwalkers Review If you or someone you know is reading t...
May 11, 2024•40 min
In this episode, we sat down with some of the independent comic creators from this year’s Galaxy Con, plus shared our spoiler-free thoughts on You Can Call Me Bill. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, manga, fantasy or something else - this episode has something in store for you. Check out the links below and support the creators: 03:04 - You Can Call Me Bill Spoiler Free Review 17:35 - The Hellfire Verdict (https://covasillustrations.com/) Tales from Cape Fear (https://www.talesofcapefear.com/) 25:...
Mar 18, 2024•57 min
We’re staring into the abyss of 1976’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. Today we are kicking off not one BUT two brand new series with the filmmakers of this year’s Horrific Hope ( https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope ) going through The Omen film series with us. We are joined by writer/director, Richard Elfman, and his leading lady, Anatasia Elfman, creators behind Bloody Bridget ( https://bloodybridget.com/) to talk about the insane creation process of the film, Haitian history,...
Mar 06, 2024•39 min
In this episode, we sat down with Bunker Hill Bloodbath. Bunker Hill is a four piece death core band from North Carolina. In this interview, you’ll hear where the name comes from, their 2024 goals and much more. You can catch them at our St. Patrick’s Day show with The Get Off, DENS, Bend the Knee and Wine & Warpaint at Garden Grove Brewing Company. For more information: https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/9ekxwtklwm2g9gtww2kphxxsdwc8ez. If you or someone you know is reading this right...
Mar 02, 2024•21 min
Allen and Josh are joined by Devon Struthers from @YouHaveToWatchThisPodcast to talk about "Madame Web"! Hear what they think of the latest Sony Marvel film and hear their reactions to the latest Marvel news including the "Deadpool and Wolverine "AND "X-Men 97 "trailers PLUS the casting news for "The Fantastic Four"! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to vic...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, we opened up our archives for some interviews that found their way into our vaults. Our biggest apologies to everyone and every event these interviews came from for taking this long to get to you. We sat down with comic creators, filmmakers, other organizations & more. 04:15: Christopher Michael (C.R.I.T., https://www.hbhcomics.com/books, ), Dennis Valencia (The Celestial Knight, https://www.drivethrucomics.com/product/416172/The-Celestial-Knight), 21:50: Michelle Lodge (Hom...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this mini-episode, reflect on International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day. An international holiday started in 1999 to help those who have lost family or friends to suicide. Additionally, we’re sharing our thoughts on Trolls: Band Together, The Holderovers and Thanksgiving. All three of these are now playing in theaters everywhere. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet...
Nov 19, 2023•30 min
Thanks to the kind folks over at Cosplay World for having us at this year’s conventions. Whether you grew up on Batman 66, Power Rangers, anime or all three - this episode has something for you. During this live episode, we sat down with Blake Foster (Power Rangers Turbo, https://www.instagram.com/blak... , Karen Whitfild (Bronze Age Batgirl, https://www.instagram.com/live... , Marc Thompson ( https://www.marcthompson.net/) & Tara Sands ( https://www.tarasands.com/) . to discuss their ca...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
They call him The Machine…or at least they did once upon a time. Stand up comedian and podcaster turns action hero for The Machine. In this episode, Captain Nostalgia sits down with our editor-in-chief, Cam Smith, to discuss his throwback debut film. Find out what we had to say about the cast, Bert Kreischer’s life outside of the film, the mental health of legacy and much more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm -...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Captain Nostalgia sits down with actor-turned-writer-director, Sean Whalen to discuss his upcoming project, Crust. In this interview, Whalen breaks down some of his most iconic moments in film, discusses his mental health journey and his upcoming directorial debut. Support Crust: https://www.indiegogo.com/proj... If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to https:/...
Apr 20, 2023•34 min
We’ve been hard at work on projects that we are excited to announce in the coming weeks. Last November, we recorded a pilot for a potential kick off to a new limited series which would have analyzed the John Wick movies. In this episode, you’ll find the proposed pilot to that series. Josh and Jasmine open up about their relationships to the action film genre, discussing their favorites, the importance of John Wick and how the film uses its narrative to address the mental health journey of grief....
Mar 22, 2023•59 min
Aaron White from Feelin Film podcast ( https://bit.ly/ffilmpod) joins Captain Nostalgia to discuss Alice, Darling. This movie deals with the fall out and mental health of an abusive relationship, the lasting effects it can take on an individual and more. Josh and Aaron break down the film’s heaviest moments to embrace the film’s brutal honesty and openness to discuss such sensitive topics. Alice, Darling opens up in select theaters on January 20th, 2023. If you or someone you know is reading thi...
Jan 18, 2023•49 min
2022 gave us some truly remarkable films. Whether it was the boy crazy adventure, Turning Red, a return to Pandora with The Way of Water or the reawakening of Pinhead with Hulu’s Hellraiser. 2022 also had its fair share of cinematic blunders. Join Captain Nostalgia and JB Huffman, of Manly Movies ( https://apple.co/3VzC2eM) , count down their picks for the top 10 worst movies of this past year. We’re hitting everything from Christmas movies, superhero movies and yes, sadly even the horror genre....
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 45 min
We’re back to bonding and coming back to Pandora for the long awaited sequel to 2009’s Avatar. James Cameron brings us back into the folder for the first of many sequels with The Way of Water. Journey with us as we discuss the immersive experience of the film, the importance of being seen and heard, the evolution of the characters and lore and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comme...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 37 min
This past September, at Lost Weekend, we had a chance to sit down with the writer-director behind The Stylist - which you can currently stream on Shudder. Jill Gevargizian has made a name for herself as an accomplished short film director and the aforementioned feature film debut. In this special live interview, Jill recounts the success of The Stylist, future projects, love for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide...
Dec 14, 2022•43 min
Ho-ho-ho. Prepare to meet a brand new hardcore Santa with David Harbour. In Part One, of our annual Collateral Christmas Crossover, our friends over at Collateral Cinema Podcast ( https://bit.ly/352guest) join us to discuss Violent Night. In this episode, we’ll chronicle how the film’s use of classism, being married during the holidays, establishing finances for yourself and much more. Be sure to check out Part Two wehn it drops on Christmas Eve! If you or someone you know is reading this right ...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 20 min
With the holiday season vastly approaching and the air changing to thankfulness, Captain Nostalgia and Dan “The Movie Man” Rockwood sit down to discuss some movies that they are thankful for. Ranging from certified classics to childhood favorites - this episode and the picks on each prospective list reflect the impact the medium of film can have on your mental health. Happy Thanksgiving! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or s...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Captain Nostalgia sits down with Liam Regan, writer-director of Eating Miss Campbell ( https://bit.ly/vgbcampbell) . Regan discusses the process of crafting a story around suicide, school shootings, violence in media and more. Plus, Regan recounts the tragedy of losing a crew member and friend to suicide during the production. Eating Miss Campbell is currently making its way around the festival circuit from Troma Films. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with sui...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 36 min
