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EPISODE 66 – MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING  Welcome to Bad Romance Month! This week, Ashley reveals her New Year’s Resolution; Chris gets double-cancelled; Brandon learns the origin of “Float On”; and Brian shares his sister’s review.  BTW: THE FINGER SCENE!  Starring: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett, Philip Bosco, M. Emmet Walsh, Rachel Griffiths, Carrie Preston, Susan Sul...

EPISODE 65 – LIBERAL ARTS  Hats off to a successful Allison Janney-uary! This week, Ashley finishes an important work of art; Brandon solves dating; Chris gets too excited by letters; and Brian read Infinite Jest .  BTW: Trash to Treasure moves us all to tears!  Starring: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Elizabeth Reaser, John Magoro, Zac Efron, and Allison Janney  Directed by Josh R...

EPISODE 64 – AMERICAN BEAUTY  Allison Janney-uary gets uncomfortable! This week, Ashley is down for Ricky’s pickup line; Brandon has a Chris moment; Chris is somehow reminded of Jaws ; and Brian has intimidating eyebrows.  BTW: The American Aristocrats!  Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper, Mena Suvari, Peter Gallagher, Scott Bakula, Sam Robards, and Alli...

EPISODE 63 – THE WAY WAY BACK   Allison Janney-uary continues with Stacie from What Would Mom Do ! This week, Chris opens strong; Ashley hates water parks; Brian won’t waste a bit; Brandon’s house is briefly beautiful; and Stacie does a TMNT/Barbie crossover.   BTW: Remake everything with Allison Janney, you cowards!   Starring: Steve Carrell, Toni Collette, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rud...

EPISODE 62 – SIX DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTS   It’s the start of 2022 and Allison Janney-uary! This week, Brian struggles for a laugh; Chris is definitely not a Stepford Wife; Ashley crushes her Angelica impression; and Brandon pitches an alternate ending.   BTW: Wacky inversion table antics!   Starring: Harrison Ford, Anne Heche, David Schwimmer, Jacqueline Obradors, Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis, Danny...

EPISODE 61 – SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS   It’s beginning to look a lot like Chris(topher Walken)mas! This week, Brian peaks the episode early; Ashley’s Walken impression needs work; Brandon bashes Magnolia ; and Chris botches our last 2021 outro.   BTW: Coming soon to our Patreon: Loaded Canon (a Disney drinking game)!   Starring: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Abbie Corn...

SEASON 1 RE-RELEASE: TALL TALE (1995)   In this week’s episode from the vault, Chris, Brian, and Brandon go on an incredible journey with the public domain Avengers: Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, and Catherine O’Hara. Overcome your fear of jumping on things, hop in the cryin’ boat, and drift off to the American West, 1905, where sometime the hero ends up being you!   (And yes, this was epis...

EPISODE 60 – WILLARD (2003)   It’s beginning to look a lot like Cris(pin Glover)mas! This week, Brandon learns a terrifying new use for cooking oil; Chris gets left at JCPenney; Brian goes over Mr. Martin’s browser history; and Ashley fails to get When Harry Met Sally on VHS.   BTW: Bernie says A.B.M.!   Starring: Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Laura Harring, Jackie Burroughs, and millions upon mil...

EPISODE 59 – SPEED RACER   It’s beginning to look a lot like Chris(tina Ricci)mas! This week, Chris recalls his recent Santa stint; Ashley contemplates a name change; Brian pities the cobra victim; and Brandon titles the next Chuck Tingle novel.   BTW: The Brotherhood of Abandoned Musicals!   Starring: Emile Hirsch, Nicholas Elia, Susan Sarandon, Ariel Winter, Scott Porter, Kick Gurry, Christian O...

EPISODE 58 – WIN A DATE WITH TAD HAMILTON!   It’s beginning to look a lot like Chris(Topher Grace)mas! This week, Ashley shills her video; Brian can’t stop spilling chili; Brandon hulks out over Egyptology; and Chris is the bad boy of a conservative Christian college.   BTW: The Erotic Adventures of the Count!   Starring: Kate Bosworth, Josh Duhamel, Topher Grace, Nathan Lane, Sean Hayes, Gary Col...

EPISODE 57 – THE LADYKILLERS (2004)   This week, Brian figures out Tom Hanks’s motive; Ashley fangirls over Marlon Wayans; Chris pitches a million-dollar app; and Brandon explains the Podcast Balance.   BTW: Tom Hanks as the Joker!   Starring: Tom Hanks, Irma P. Hall, Marlon Wayans, J.K. Simmons, Tzi Ma, Ryan Hurst, Diane Delano, George Wallace, and Stephen Root   Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen  ...

EPISODE 56 – THE MAGIC VOYAGE   To put it simply: What the f**k, Brian? This week, Brian finds a better Italian to celebrate; Ashley sounds the Chipette alert; Brandon has a theory about the dub; and Chris isn’t this week’s Sad Sack.   BTW: Is Amazon the new Xanga?   Starring: Corey Feldman, Irene Cara, Dom DeLuise, Dan Haggerty, Samantha Eggar, and Mickey Rooney   Directed by Michael Schoemann  ...

EPISODE 55 – LAND OF THE LOST   This week, Brandon almost dies on-air; Brian nearly thwarts a Clayton Question; Ashley nails her Danny McBride impression; and Chris rebels against a poop tease.   BTW: A moment of silence for the brave IMDb Trivia writers.   Starring: Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny McBride, Jorma Taccone, John Boylan, and Leonard Nimoy   Directed by Brad Silberling   FOLLOW US: Pa...

EPISODE 54 – THE PHANTOM   This week, Brandon explains the movie to Chris; Brian defends the Ghost Who Walks; Chris is tired of getting cancelled; and Ashley says #Feminism.   BTW: Do horses know what planes are?   Starring: Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Patrick McGoohan   Directed by Simon Wincer   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( htt...

EPISODE 53 – PUMPKINHEAD   We’re rounding out Ashley Scared Stupid month with Chris’s pick: Pumpkinhead! This week, Chris is scared stupid; Brandon reinterprets Haggis; Ashley rings the Clayton gong; and Brian recounts Joel’s many, many crimes.   BTW: Beware the NCAA!   Starring: Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D’Aquino, Kimberly Ross, Joel Hoffman, Cynthia Bain, Kerry Remsen, Florence Schauffler...

EPISODE 52 – DARKNESS FALLS (ft. Kean Reid)   The delightful Kean Reid joins us to discuss the Tooth Fairy horror(?) movie Darkness Falls ! This week, Brian is scared stupid; Chris reveals a disturbing family secret; Brandon has a daring theory; Ashley discovers the secret of the hospital; and Kean reads his favorite IMDb trivia.   BTW: Darkness Falls: The Video Game !   Starring: Chaney Kley, Emm...

EPISODE 51 – THE WITCHES (1990)   This week, Brandon is scared stupid; Chris breaks down from the horniness; Brian recites German audio descriptions; and Ashley’s Monkey Paw Wish tragically comes true.   BTW: When Brandon’s Internet goes out, the Amber Seals pitch a new Sandra Bullock vehicle!   Starring: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Bill Paterson, Brenda Blethlyn, Charlie Potter...

EPISODE 50 – THE FLY (1986)   It’s Season 3, baby! This week, Ashley is scared stupid; Brandon has a teleporter phobia; Brian crashes and burns; and Chris brings us a refreshingly mild Trash to Treasure.   BTW: We have a Patreon!   Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson, and David Cronenberg   Directed by David Cronenberg   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.pat...

SEASON 1 RE-RELEASE: SIDEKICKS While we take the week off, enjoy this glimpse into our past with our Season 1 episode on Sidekicks--the first time all four of us ever recorded together! Get inspired (a little) as we delve into Barry Gabrewski’s string of psychotic breaks; a mystery Shakespeare essay topic; Joe Piscopo’s 120% commitment to his role; and a final shot that will shake you to your very...

EPISODE 49 – TO WONG FOO: THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR   Salvation September draws to a close with Chris’s pick: To Wong Foo: Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar . This week, Brian reveals the hidden connection between all the Salvation September movies; Chris gets super-cancelled; Brandon declares the Season of the Tall Ladies; and Ashley shocks us all with her October pick.   BTW: Trash t...

EPISODE 48 – CATS DON’T DANCE   Salvation September gets animated with Brian’s pick: Cats Don’t Dance ! This week, Ashley reveals why Cats is bad; Brandon demands lamer fortune cookies; Chris disappears into the void; and Brian has his turn at podcast therapy.   BTW: Tell me you don’t understand Flowers in the Attic without telling me you don’t understand Flowers in the Attic !   Starring: Scott B...

EPISODE 47 – KUNG FU HUSTLE (ft. Clayton)   Clayton joins us in person to discuss Brandon’s Salvation September pick: Kung Fu Hustle ! This week, Brandon has a spicy Legend of Korra take; Clayton explains it all; Chris dodges death by axe; Brian’s mic cuts out for half the episode; and Ashley ponders chi smells.   BTW: Casting the Trashwatch movie!   Starring: Stephen Chow, Wah Yuen, Zhi Hua Dong,...

EPISODE 46 – AWAY WE GO   We’ve finally escaped the Summer of Sequels into the warm embrace of Salvation September with Ashley’s pick: Away We Go ! This week, Brandon keeps the doctor away; Chris misses a threesome; Brian reveals his biggest Tinder pet peeve; and Ashley has an improv thing.   BTW: A 20-minute discussion of oral pleasures!   Starring: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Allison Janey, Ca...

EPISODE 45 – HOUSE II: THE SECOND STORY   This week, Chris seeks out a baby; Ashley is Most Likely To Dig Up A Grave; Brian sings his all-caps note; and Brandon comes up with yet another theme month.   BTW: Give us the House II Donkey Kong cut!   Starring: Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Bill Maher, Lar Park-Lincoln, Amy Yasbeck, and John Ratzenberger as “Bill”   Directed by Ethan Wiley  ...

EPISODE 44 – HOUSE (1986)   We’re onto our final round of the Summer of Sequels, wrapping up with Chris’s picks: House and House II: The Second Story ! This week, Ashley tries to understand the House rules; Brian finds a peculiar Internet list; Brandon has wacky hijinks nightmares; and Chris has a Lyft run-in with the police.   BTW: This episode contains Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? spoilers!   S...