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EPISODE 90 – ACCEPTED   Remember this not-at-all-relevant 2006 college flick? This week, Brian can’t get over these names; Brandon runs for the bus; Ashley endorses catcalling; and Chris gets a Marrett sound drop.   BTW: 3 Chipmunks in a Trenchcoat!   Starring: Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, Adam Herschman, Columbus Short, Maria Thayer, Lewis Black, Mark Derwin, Ann Cusack, Hannah Marks, A...

EPISODE 89 – GHOSTBUSTERS (2016)   This week, Brian gives his hot take; Chris half-asses a Trailer Game; Brandon proposes a new tenure system; and Ashley fails a different Bechdel test.   BTW: The IMDb Parent’s Guide is back!   Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Neil Casey, Charles Dance, Ed Begley Jr., Zach Woods, Karan Soni, and Steve Higgins ...

EPISODE 88 – GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)   Chris rounds out the Summer of Remakes with his favorite movie! This week, Chris learns about lady ghosts; Ashley reveals her secret sexual awakening; Brian is sick of the personal attacks; and Brandon makes Chris answer for the BJ ghost.   BTW: The Gozerian Keto Diet Plan!   Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Annie...

EPISODE 87 – GODZILLA (2014)   2014 was a year for remakes, wasn’t it? This week, Chris finds the real Dr. Manhattan tragedy; Brandon cancels happiness; Ashley declares the MUTOs Pokémon; and Brian takes over hosting duties.   BTW: Bryan Cranston’s Horrible Horrible Birthday!   Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, Juliette Binoche, and David...

EPISODE 86 – GODZILLA (1998)   Celebrating Independence Day by not watching Independence Day ! This week, Brandon gives his 3-word review; Ashley feels seen by Mayor Ebert; Brian does a whole bunch of voices; and Chris is cancelled again.   BTW: Help finish Brian’s joke (at 1:29:32)!   Starring: Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, Harry Shearer, Ar...

EPISODE 85 – ROBOCOP (2014)   Bored or alive, you’re coming with us. This week, Chris pitches a Recess reboot; Ashley ponders the Detroit accent; Brian explains what happened to Murphy’s body; and Brandon can’t get over the Daddy Suit.   BTW: “I’m not saying fascism is good, but…”   Starring:  Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael K. Williams, Jenni...

EPISODE 84 – ROBOCOP (1987)   It’s Brandon’s turn for the Summer of Remakes! This week, Ashley podcasts by text; Chris votes for Robocop; Brandon makes a (Philip K.) Dick joke; and Brian casts Waluigi in the Mario movie.   BTW: Thigh gaps save lives!   Starring: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O’Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer, Robert DoQui, Ray Wise, Paul McCrane, Jesse Goins, an...

EPISODE 83 – OCEAN’S ELEVEN (2001)   Huzzah, a good movie this time! This week, Brandon creates an Etsy warning; Ashley whoopsie-doodles; Brian makes a Snyder Cut discovery; and Chris dumps Julia Roberts.   BTW: Bill Murray’s Lost in Translation whisper revealed!   Starring: George Clooney, Bernie Mac, Brad Pitt, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Mat...

EPISODE 82 – OCEAN’S 11 (1960) (ft. Andy Erikson)   Andy Erikson ( https://www.andyerikson.com/ ) joins us to kick off the Summer of Remakes! This week, Brian recounts his favorite Clooney prank; Ashley sets her burlesque limits; Chris makes a deathbed confession; Brandon rails against parades; and Andy gives us all heart attacks.   BTW: Was this the original Breaking Bad ?   Starring: Frank Sinat...

EPISODE 81 – STAGE FRIGHT   That’s a wrap on Musical May! This week, Brandon cancels Pushing Daisies ; Brian explains the camp’s financial woes; Ashley has Among Us flashbacks; and Chris ad libs Arsenic and Old Lace .   BTW: We’re all the Devil’s Advocate!   Starring: Allie MacDonald, Meat Loaf, Douglas Smith, Brandon Uranowitz, Ephraim Ellis, Melanie Leishman, Thomas Alderson, and (technically) M...

EPISODE 80 – XANADU   This week, Chris loses transition privileges; Ashley does her morning peekaboo routine; Brian discovers Kira’s real scheme; and Brandon gaslights Chris about Don Knotts.   BTW: Have you converted to Rainbowism?   Starring: Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, and the dulcet tones of ELO   Directed by Robert Greenwald   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/tra...

EPISODE 79 – HAMLET 2 (ft. Megan Lear)   We’ve got Actors’ Theatre’s Megan Lear joining us to talk about the official Hamlet sequel! This week, Brian is hard to please; Brandon plans his Tony win; Chris abandons his fiancée; Megan learns how to be emo; and Ashley “urgently” stops Chris.   BTW: Pitching our two-person high school movie adaptations!   Starring: Steve Coogan, Elisabeth Shue, Catherin...

EPISODE 78 – CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG   Musical May is back (though Brandon is not)! This week, Brian wants to be carried by Dick Van Dyke; Ashley gives the Baroness therapy; and Chris unveils his flawless Brando.   BTW: Don’t think it, don’t say it, don’t sing it!   Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Benny Hill, Gert Fröbe, Anna Quayle, James Robertson Justice, Robert Helpm...

EPISODE 77 – THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (1996)   We were having a pretty good month up til now—thanks, Chris! This week, Brian read the book; Ashley dreams of the Sea of Java; Brandon advises how to be a creep; and Chris fails his conservative Christian college.   BTW: Help us reach our Nicole Kidman AMC ad Patreon goal!   Starring: Marlon Brando, David Thewlis, Val Kilmer, Fairuza Balk, Daniel Rign...

EPISODE 76 – JUMANJI   In the Trash we may find pleasure, but in this case we picked a Treasure! This week, Brian explains the town’s economy; Ashley leads us back to The Mummy ; Chris accidentally loots; and Brandon pitches his own sequel.   BTW: The Amber Seals outsmart the game!   Starring: Robin Williams, Jonathan Hyde, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, Bonnie Hunt, Bebe Neuwirth, David Alan Grie...

EPISODE 75 – SHOOT ‘EM UP   This week, Brian’s prediction sadly doesn’t come true; Ashley has a series of breakdowns; Chris is anti-baby; and Brandon questions a brothel’s financial viability.   BTW: Is this a Detective Crashmore prequel?   Starring: Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, Stephen McHattie, Daniel Pilon, and tons of guns   Directed by Michael Davis   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https...

EPISODE 74 – A KNIGHT’S TALE (ft. Lexi Vestey)   Lexi Vestey joins us as we go semi-dieval! This week, Lexi is touched by Tudyk; Chris has a church vendetta; Brian eviscerates the podcast in fiction; Ashley activates the Chris Alarm; and Brandon revives the Clayton Gong.   BTW: Heath Ledger’s Oscar Nomination Clip revealed!   Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul...

SEASON 1 RE-RELEASE – THE STUPIDS   This week: Chris, Brian, and Brandon are stupid—because we’re re-releasing our Season 1 episode on The Stupids ! Join us as we discuss a surprising number of legitimate laughs, horrifying CGI animals, the etiquette of gum, and the scene that finally broke Brian’s brain.   BTW: The Trashwatch Rating Origin Story!   Starring: Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall, A...

EPISODE 73 – CLIFFORD   Ashley’s back just in time to talk about an insane Martin Short vehicle! This week, Brian can fix him; Ashley has a big therapy week; Brandon has a new way to describe bad shows; and Chris can’t be trusted with money.   BTW: Candyman has joined the chat!   Starring: Martin Short, Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, Dabney Coleman, Richard Kind, Jennifer Savidge, and the Wee B...

EPISODE 72 – MINDHUNTERS   It’s another Guys Week as we talk Saw for Dummies! This week, Brandon updates LL Cool J’s name; Chris figures out Lucas’s accent; and Brian goes down a Hulu horror rabbit hole.   BTW: Ashley’s Official Slater Butt Rating!   Starring: Kathryn Morris, LL Cool J, Jonny Lee Miller, Eion Bailey, Clifton Collins Jr., Will Kemp, Val Kilmer, Christian Slater, and Patricia Velasq...

EPISODE 71 – LITTLE MONSTERS (1989)   When Ashley’s away, the Fart Asses will play! This week, Brian reveals the Elliott-Rossio formula; Brandon creates a wrestling tag team; and Chris has never purposefully drunk piss.   BTW: The secret origin of “So Big/So Small” from Dear Evan Hansen !   Starring: Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton, Rick Ducommun, Frank Whaley, Ben Savage...

EPISODE 70 – THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS It's the inspiration for the hit film Cyrano! This week, Brandon writes a jingle; Brian discovers his type; Ashley asks if it’s sexy to feed someone; and Chris rants against the title. BTW: The worst first-time callers! Starring: Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx, James McCaffrey, Richard Coca, Stanley DeSantis, David Cross, Bo...

EPISODE 69 – RUBY SPARKS (ft. Chad the Bird) Bad Romance month concludes with special guest Chad the Bird! This week, Brian feels attacked; Ashley brings the high-brow; Chad describes the Verhoeven Cut; Chris has his therapy breakthrough; and Brandon joins the Coogan Cult. BTW: Dano, the new ride-share app! Starring: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Aasif Mand...

EPISODE 68 – THUMBELINA We’re back on our Don Bluth BS! This week, Brandon bemoans a lyrical sin; Brian titles his autobiography; Ashley explains cuchi cuchi; and Chris looks for a fairy prince to kiss. BTW: Gilbert Gottfried’s bedroom sounds! Starring: Jodi Benson, Gary Imhoff, Gino Conforti, Barbara Cook, June Foray, Kenneth Mars, Joe Lynch, Charo, Gilbert Gottfried, and Carol Channing Directed...

EPISODE 67 – BLAST FROM THE PAST  Brendan Fraser’s back, baby! This week, Brandon tries Hot Dr. Pepper; Brian joins a Multi-Level Centipede; Ashley hates Costco; and Chris won’t stop saying “C*m Bot”.  BTW: Welcome our new host, S. Darko !  Starring: Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek, Dave Foley, Joey Slotnick, and Nathan Fillion  Directed by Hugh Wilson  FOLLOW...