Throwdown Thursday

Patsy and Ashes are back and have brought a guest along for this week's ride! They are joined by Christopher Dukes from the new Amazon anthology film Very Frightening Tales (see link below), in which he stars alongside Joe Estevez and Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts! He discusses his journey through the film industry, and how he approaches various roles on set, as well as some behind-the-scenes...

Patsy and Ashes are back to tell you about The Holdovers! From Patsy's experience on set during the making of the movie to Ashes' first thoughts watching it, they cover all aspects of the characters and the actors who bring them to life! Patsy also shares stories of his interactions with Paul, director Alexander Payne, Da'Vine, Dominic, and other cast members as well! He also describes how this mo...

Patsy and Ashes have returned! Fresh off a 3-month hiatus they are back to give you their top films and characters of 2023 as well as the things they are most looking forward to in 2024! They discuss their new film endeavors, their production company, what they've got planned for the near future, and more! All this plus a preview of the next couple of shows on this week's episode! Find out more at...

Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss one of their favorite musicals, Repo! The Genetic Opera! They also give you a rundown of the time they got to meet some of the cast at a convention that no longer exists, and how the recent convention brought back memories and helped ease the loss. In the main body of the conversation, they really take a deep dive into the characters and how they affect the othe...

This week Patsy and Ashes discuss their recent experience at the Shawna Shea Film Festival! From their first experiences as patrons to how they felt attending as filmmakers, they cover a wide variety of influences and interactions that led them to believe in themselves and their ability to create films! They also discuss their favorites from the festival, as well as battle results! All this and mo...

Patsy and Ashes are back this week to discuss the characters of Young Frankenstein! From how the original work by Mary Shelley and subsequent films based on that story influenced Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder when they created this film to some wild behind-the-scenes stories about what went on during filming! They also give you their favorite parody films and top things off with not just a new battle...

This week Patsy and Ashes dive into the Hadal Zone to bring you their thoughts on Jonas Taylor from The Meg franchise, including both the books and films! From his swarthy British charm to his real-life swimming and diving skills, they cover what makes Jason Statham's portrayal so much different than that of the character depicted in the books. Not only that, they give you their picks for characte...

Patsy and Ashes are back! This week, in time for the tenth anniversary of the film, they're discussing the characters of Sharknado! From their character evolution to their crossover events, this episode has it all! They also explain what sharksploitation really means and some of their favorite films in this subgenre! They also give an update on what's going to be coming up in the next episode, a n...

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the Dr J who couldn't dunk, Dr J Robert Oppenheimer! They discuss their thoughts on his portrayal by Cillian Murphy in the blockbuster Christopher Nolan film and the differences and creative liberties taken to enhance the story, as well as the devastating impact he felt from what the bombs ultimately led to. They also get into some of the science of th...

Patsy and Ashes (mostly Ashes, let's be honest here) are back this week to discuss all of Barbie's friends and cohorts to get you ready for one of the summer's hottest movies! First, though, Patsy has to thank the folks who helped him bring his own movie to life, and the two of them need to divulge the other toys they would like to see get the film treatment! Then it's time to get into the main di...

Patsy and Ashes have returned to discuss Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody in Jaws: The Revenge! They talk about their first impressions of the film, how it's aged, and how it compares to the others in this franchise. They also give their least favorite sequels of all time, Patsy still isn't getting the hang of how to get the Battle Theme working correctly when they have a new battle, and an instance o...

Patsy and Ashes Return! This week they are back to discuss Michael Keaton's turn as Batman and Bruce Wayne! They discuss where he ranks for them on the all-time list of Batman/Bruce Wayne portrayals, who they prefer playing certain villains, and much more! They also dive into how Keaton and Tim Burton teamed up to create the first real "gritty reboot" of the character, why subsequent att...

Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about The Little Mermaid! They compare and contrast the source material with the theatrical releases, as well as highlight some major differences that were prompted by some other Disney adaptations! They also discuss their favorite classic Disney films (and Patsy cheats, as usual). All this, a new battle, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://th...

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by several of the creative folks who helped bring 2022's multi-award-winning film Dr. Saville's Horror Show to life! Featuring director Kevin Phipps, Kirk Levingar who played Drew, writer/producer Craig Chenery, and Dr. Saville himself- Allen Valor! They discuss the perils of police visits to set, dealing with concerned citizens in public places, and how they w...

This week Patsy and Ashes are back with a special guest, Justin Cooper, to talk about one of the most extraordinary musical acts in history, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! Throughout this episode, they journey back to their childhoods to reminisce about the music from various Muppet and Muppet-adjacent properties before finally settling in on the depiction of the band, how they evolved over th...

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about Robert Montague Renfield! From his origins in Bram Stoker's classic novel to his most recent depiction in Renfield, starring Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage, ahem , Academy Award Winner Nicolas Cage! They give their top Cage performances, discuss their thoughts on the character and how he has evolved, and what other characters have been influenced b...

May the 4th be with you! This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the John Wick franchise, having just seen the fourth and most recent installment of the film series! They will not only give you the history of the character and how he came to be - both on the screen and off - but they will also give you their favorite action franchises, a new battle, and teach you the difference between a pedestal...

This week Patsy and Ashes are here to discuss their experience with the Boulet Brothers' Dragula Titans Tour! They discuss their favorite SuperMonsters and performances, as well as their favorites from seasons past! They also delve into why drag isn't nearly as dangerous as some people might like you to think it is! All of this plus battle results, honest and emotional feedback about the show and...

Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss Pablo Escobear from the real-life story of Cocaine Bear (now a major motion picture). They teach you about the real story that inspired the film, as well as how the events were sensationalized to make a feature. They also discuss how Elizabeth Banks used the film to tell a revenge story for the unfortunate creature who came across the illicit narcotics dumped by...

In a surprise twist, this week Patsy and Ashes are on the receiving end of an interview! Longtime listener and first-time guest Laurelyn joins the show as a part of her English assignment to interview interesting people! After a long, exhaustive search turned up no one interesting, Laurelyn is forced to chat with Patsy and Ashes instead! Laurelyn asks hard-hitting and thought-provoking questions t...

This week Patsy and Ashes are exposing Man-Thing! No, not like that. They want to tell you about one of Marvel's hidden gems that made his "in the flesh" (so to speak) debut in Werewolf by Night after a series of teases, hints, and Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the MCU. They also give you their picks for the worst names for heroes and villains in comics (and some nostalgic TV shows). They also...

Patsy and Ashes have returned and this week they're discussing Jack Russell of Werewolf by night! They delve deeply into his origin, family tree, powers and abilities, allies, enemies, and so much more! They also give you the resources to read and watch all of his adventures as well! All this plus a new battle, and what kind of were-creatures would THEY be? All this and more on this week's howling...

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by Jamie Lane- producer and actor from the 2022 Golf comedy Birdies! Jamie played the villain Adrian, and shares with the crew some great insight behind the scenes not only about how the film was made, but how they achieved some of the shots they were able to get with such a small crew! He also delves into how the character of Adrian came to be, his contributio...

Patsy and Ashes are back to tell you about the media that they're most excited to consume this year! From movies to TV shows to video games, they give you their lists and want to know what YOU want to watch, read, and play! They also give you the events and experiences they have planned for this year that they're looking forward to, a preview of what's coming in the next few weeks, and more on thi...

Patsy and Ashes are BACK! The first episode of 2023 has them revealing how much they missed being a part of your life on a weekly basis and their thoughts on their top characters from the media of 2022! They also give you a nice list of what their favorite films were, and Ashes drops some wine knowledge on you! All this and a preview of what's coming up next week (and beyond) on this week's triump...