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EPISODE 239 – INTERLUDE: Nicolas Cage Retrospective   The Cage Match may be over, but it won’t be the last if we have anything to say about it! In the meantime, we’re going to discuss the overall filmography and career of one of our great cinematic performers. Also Ashley rants about the ending of City of Angels .   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpo...

EPISODE 238 – RENFIELD   “This is Shakespeare to him.” “Thesis of the month is he takes it seriously!”   The Cage Match comes to a close with the least (quantity, not quality) Nicolas Cage we’ve had all month, playing Dracula in the quasi-superhero comedy Renfield ! This week, Brian picks his favorite snacking movie; Chris goes on a wolf journey; Brandon wants louder editing; and Ashley gets pulle...

EPISODE 237 – INTERLUDE: Chris and Brian’s Turn   Uh oh, it’s just Chris and Brian running this week’s interlude! While the adults are busy, the Original Trash Watch Boys talk about some movies we’ve seen recently. MILD SPOILERS for Resident Evil (2026) and Primetime .   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( h...

EPISODE 236 – NEXT   “This movie should be more fun.”   Our future sight can’t save us from Brian’s entry in the Cage Match: the “technically a Philip K. Dick adaptation” Next ! This week, Ashley never wants to go to Vegas; Brandon is always save-scumming; Brian reveals the Liz Lore; and Chris can’t handle the big whoopsie-doodle.   BTW: Another Insane Amazon Review!   Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jess...

EPISODE 235 – INTERLUDE: Movie Marathons   We’re briefly stepping out of the Cage Match for a discussion about movie marathons, double features, and honestly way more other stuff than either of those.   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA ) Email (tras...

EPISODE 234 – GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (ft. Lexi Vestey)   “If it’s not f***ing sick, then they don’t care about it—why should you?”   That’s right, Lexi is back just in time for our next Cage Match entry: the insane sequel/soft reboot(?) Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance ! This week, Lexi brings word from the Comic Con panel; Ashley flubs with dubs and subs; Chris speaks out against Jean V...

EPISODE 233 – INTERLUDE: Mt. Rushmore (Movie Vehicles)   We’ve been long overdue for another Mt. Rushmore interlude, and in true nerdy fashion we’re listing some of the most iconic vehicles in cinema (and we’re playing fast and loose with the term “vehicle”)!   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www...

EPISODE 232 – VAMPIRE’S KISS   “My theory is he did get bit by that bat and that he has rabies for the whole movie.”   Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a CAGE MATCH!!!!! That’s right, a full roster of that magnificent bastard Nicolas Cage, starting off with the insane character study Vampire’s Kiss ! This week, Brandon makes up for our previous negligence; Ashley immediately ruins Brandon’s off...

EPISODE 231 – INTERLUDE: Music Videos   Before we jump into our exciting upcoming Theme Month, we jump into the vast world of music videos, from the good to the bad to the story-driven to the conceptual! We have to know: Does Koyaanisqatsi count as a music video?!   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https:...

EPISODE 230 – GRANDMA’S BOY   “It’s what would happen if you got a group of stoners, got them high, and then you asked them to pitch a stoner comedy.”   Who ordered the 2006 time capsule? This week, Brian has to go on the defensive immediately; Chris pitches the worst theme month; Ashley has another Butt Rating; and Brandon explores Don Knotts’s sex life.   BTW: The Grandma Chipettes!   Starring:...

EPISODE 229 – INTERLUDE: Disney Sequels (ft. Marrett Johnson)   We’re talking Disney sequels this week so it’s only fitting that Marrett joins us again to explore the theatrical, the direct-to-video, and the occasionally actually kind of good!   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/cha...

EPISODE 228 – ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE (ft. Marrett Johnson)   “Would you still love me if I was a being of pure energy?”   Marrett joins us again (a little bit late) to talk about one of her Letterboxd Top 4’s, the Disney adventure Atlantis: The Lost Empire ! This week, Ashley disappoints us all; Marrett keeps us up on Atlantis lore; Chris goes full conspiracy-brain; Brandon casts himself in the...

EPISODE 227 – INTERLUDE: Christopher Nolan   It’s about time a film podcast talked about the obscure director behind a ton of smash hits. Naturally, we keep talking about Trap and the X-Men instead.   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA ) Email (trashw...

EPISODE 226 – HOWARD THE DUCK   “ Porky’s —fun for the whole family!”   So it’s come to this. This week, Ashley workshops duck actor puns; Brian pitches a new Falsettos revival; Chris forgets to feed his E.T.; and Brandon wants to do a lab heist.   BTW: We learn something horrifying about Ohio laws!   Starring: Chip Zien, Ed Gale, Jordan Prentice, Lea Thompson, Tim Robbins, Jeffrey Jones, Holly Ro...

EPISODE 225 – INTERLUDE: 2026 Mid-Year Review   As we cross the halfway point of the year, we decided to look back on stuff we watched over the last 6 months, whether it came out in 2026 or not. What surprised us in a good way? What surprised us in a bad way? Will Brandon surprise us with his next movie? (Spoiler: He does in a bad way)   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) In...

EPISODE 224 – RUNAWAY BRIDE   “This movie contains Ashley in multitudes.”   We’re feeling rom-com-tastic with Ashley’s pick, the 1999 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere vehicle Runaway Bride ! This week, Brian makes his most obscure reference yet; Brandon advises future grooms; Chris shares Marrett’s bummer Laurie Metcalf association; and Ashley becomes the new Chris.   BTW: How We Like Our Eggs!   Starri...

EPISODE 223 – INTERLUDE: Muppet Minisode!   Finally, the Amber Seals talk about the Muppets, a thing we’ve never ever done before!   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA ) Email (trashwatchpodcast@gmail.com) Listen to Brian’s music at ( https://www.bria...

EPISODE 222 – LABYRINTH   “We’re gonna talk about the music, obviously, in the movie itself—” “Do we have to?”   Rounding out Musical May(June?) with a lot of David Bowie(‘s crotch)! This week, Chris makes a bad magician; Ashley can’t stand baby peril; Brandon horrifies his therapist; and Brian is Sir Didymus.   BTW: Questionable David Bowie Impressions!   Starring: Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie,...

EPISODE 221 – INTERLUDE: Movie Tie-Ins   We continue celebrating our capitalist overlords by discussing all the really cool movie tie-in merch we grew up with! Get a taste of our newest sponsor!   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA ) Email (trashwatch...

EPISODE 220 – JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS   “Thus far it’s the best music we’ve had this Musical May.”   Musical May continues with the not-at-all-still-relevant capitalist consumerist music industry satire Josie and the Pussycats ! This week, Brian has the worst Scooby-Doo viewing experience; Ashley brings back M-ass-terpiece Theatre ; Chris reveals the cruelest thing you can tell a Theodore; and Bra...

EPISODE 219 – INTERLUDE: Video Rental Stores   Allow us to indulge a little Millennial Nostalgia™ this week as we recall the days of going to a place to rent a movie and/or game. Naturally, Chris has another insane lore drop. Also we need to figure out what the hell game Ashley half-remembers!   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trash...

EPISODE 218 – WONKA   “How is he alive?” “That is a question we’ll asking throughout this movie.”   That’s right, Brandon finally Wonk a-pilled us! This week, Chris wants a prequel prequel; Ashley can’t escape scrubs; Brandon believes in the power of leg; and Brian notices a glaring plot hole.   BTW: Chris is in a short film: https://youtu.be/LYrnrGPp3Ro?si=twzSQ5RsBEuXVEsz   Starring: Timothée Ch...

EPISODE 217 – INTERLUDE: Letterboxd Top 4’s (ft. Marrett Johnson)   Marrett joins us (via text) this week to talk about our top 4 movies on Letterboxd (plus a slew of honorable mentions)!   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA ) Email (trashwatchpodcast...

EPISODE 216 – HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 (ft. What Would Mom Do?)   “Something is in the water for all these adults.” “Yeah, it’s alcohol.”   We’re kicking off Musical May with the glorious return of Sara and Stacie from What Would Mom Do? and the not-so-glorious return of High School Musical ! This week, Stacie is our HSM expert; Brian highlights the film’s greatest fault; Brandon fears a potential st...

EPISODE 215 – INTERLUDE: Who’s That Character?   This week, the Amber Seals enjoy a nice quick game of 20 Questions for movie characters, ranging from Easy (Brian) to Dear-God-How-Many-Questions-Will-This-Take?! (Chris)   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa...