Rotten Treasure

This week, Sarah Clemency (she/her) returns for Ocean’s Eleven. It’s like the original film from the 60s, but that’s because it’s based on it. Is it stealing if it’s already stolen? Can you non-religiously watch 7th Heaven? Are you invited to brunch? “I just got a craving for a Costco hot dog.” - Sarah Clemency Sarah would like to promote Aaron Paul. She would also like to doubling down on Kate Fr...

This week, Dan Higgins (they/he) joins us for The World’s End. It’s like the first two movies, but Simon Pegg is unlikable. Is Ralph really Princess Pee Pee Pants? Is RollerToaster Cytoon 3 turning children into monsters? Is Jude Law just three Michael Keatons in a trench coat? “There has been more time of my life spent practicing Magic Eye than I am comfortable with.” - Dan Higgins Dan would like...

This week, Mitch (he/him), Liam (he/him) and David (he/him) of the Wait.. What?! Podcast join us for Hot Fuzz. It’s like Shaun of the Dead, but they’re cops now. Could Jim fool a swan? Where are the Trolley Boys on Grindr? What crime was committed on the podcast? “I am absolutely trolleyed.” - Mitch “I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to make money.” - Liam “I actually have to go.” - David. Fo...

This week, Mike Marbach (he/him) joins us for Shaun of the Dead. Do improvisers poop too? Did Kai have COVID before Jim knew it was cool? Who else is Martin Freeman? "Usually between the hours of 10:00 pm and 12:00 am, I'm tweeting about Seinfeld." - Mike Marbach Learn more about the classes , shows and podcasts available at Crossroads Comedy Theater at xroadscomedy.com  And do yourself a favor an...

This week, Zo Richardson (he/him) joins us for Incredibles 2. It’s like The Incredibles, but without the The and it’s the second one. Can you hate-watch Bob Ross? Why is Jesse Pinkman hanging out with Michael Cera? Is Paul Rudd a douchey faced spaceman? “He didn’t deserve my hate.” - Zo Richardson Be sure to check out backlookcinema.com to listen and follow Zo's podcast The Back Look Cinema Podcas...

This week, Donnell Johnson (he/him) of the Watchin It Podcast joins us for The Incredibles. Will you wine and dine us and take us to Six Flags? Is Dick Butkus the real Mr. Incredible? Is there an after credits sex party? “If you’re at a Waffle House, you know what’s up.” - Donnell Johnson Be sure to check out Donnell’s podcast Watchin It at watchinpod.com and keep an eye out for their 100th Episod...

This week, Courtney (she/her) and Frank Farrell (he/him) join us for Toy Story Toons; a series of shorts consisting of Small Fry, Partysaurus Rex, and Hawaiian Vacation. They’re like the movies, but short. Who put worms in the Old Country Buffet mashed potatoes? Has Jerry Seinfeld come out of his cage and is he doing just fine? Is Jeff Probst the moral standard? “What I’m going to say sounds insan...

This week, Dom Arp (he/him) joins us for Toy Story 4. It’s like the other movies, but funny. Was the legend of Hank Hill foretold? Are Pokémon ruining the Super Bowl? Got milk, coward? “Every Corgi must return home eventually.” - Dom Arp Be sure to check out Dom’s weekly improv show, Show and Tell Live , streaming every Friday 9pm - 11pm EST (6pm - 8pm PDT) on Twitch. Click HERE for more info. Cli...

This week, Jackie (she/her) & Danielle (she/her) from No More Late Fees join us for Toy Story 3. It’s like the first two movies, but sad at the end. Is Buzz Lightyear a Fox News anchor? Can you rock a spacesuit and heels? Is Spider-Man Olivia Munn’s little sister? “It’s the most disappointing thing in my life.” - Danielle “I am concerned, yet intrigued.” -  Jackie Be sure to check out and remi-lis...

Content Warning - Animal Cruelty - Min 31 - 33:30 and referenced again Min 34 - Min 37 This week, Jess Whiteman (she/her) joins us for Toy Story 2. It’s like Toy Story but with a greedy chicken man. Is Batman kind to tall families? What’s Pennsylvania's best kept secret? Does Joan Cusack have podcast personality? "They’re cute. They look cuddly, but they’re not.” - Jess Whiteman Jess and Rotten Tr...

This week, Caitlin Corkery (she/her) joins us for Toy Story. Is bullying Jim an art form? Does Kai still think JibJabs are topical? Would you belly slap the stair man? “If you’re not openly talking and hugging me I just don’t understand.” - Caitlin Corkery You can find Caitlin hosting the The Moth StorySlam, the first Tuesday of the month at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Doors open at 6PM and s...

This week, Rob O’Neill returns for the 2019 documentary, Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street. This film reexamines the incredibly obvious gay “subtext” in the controversial sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge, and the film’s impact on the life of it’s lead actor, Mark Patton. Is “beefy hairy men” in your search history? Did Kai’s cat pee? Can Ghostface yes, and? “Don’t...

This week, Harrison Scantling (he/him) joins us for the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. It's like the original, but borderline unwatchable. What’s Kai’s bronze lining in this pandemic? Have you seen Jim’s Flip Flone? Is there anything more relatable than a teenager with a convertible? “You don’t know what Blossom is!? Be sure to check out and follow Harrison's beautiful collage work on I...

  This week, Ygraine Hacket-Cantabrana (she/her) of the What A Scream podcast joins us for Freddy vs. Jason. It’s like A Nightmare on Elm Street, but vs. Jason. Would you like a cup of I Love You? What is Jason’s entrance song? Did Ride Wit Me touch your generation? “F*ck off Duolingo!” - Ygraine Hacket-Cantabrana Check out Ygraine's weekly horror film podcast What A Scream and follow her on Insta...

This week, Cassy Berger (she/her) joins us for Wes Craven’s New Nightmare. It’s like the other movies, but meta. What horrific American tragedy does Jim associate with multiplication? Who was Kai kissing in a tree? You ever drink tea in the back of a Ford F-150?   “Is my dad here?” - Cassy Berger   Follow Cassy on Instagram @badham.art    Captain’s Log Shout Out!!! HUGE Improv Theater in Minneapol...

This week, Kristin Wood (she/her) and Ralph Andracchio (he/him) of the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast join us for Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. It’s like the first 5 movies, but with wacky sound effects. What channel is Midsommar on? Is a Top Hat business casual? Can you just stop it?    “Snakes are not my jam.” - Kristin Wood “You sit in your shame. You know what you did.” - Ralph And...

This week, Betty Smithsonian (she/her) joins us for A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. It’s like the other movies, but the absolute worst. Can you play the tissue trumpet? Why do people keep trying to punch Kai? What’s your favorite stove porn? “Do you think if I had perfect pitch I'd be hanging out on podcast with you guys, Wednesday night, six o'clock Eastern?” Check out bettysmithson...

This week, Elena Hunt (she/her) joins us for A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. It’s like the first 3 movies, but with a dog that pees fire. Do you prefer Robo Elena or Aquatic Elena? Is Bonanza the perfect Remembrance Day icebreaker? Is kindness bussin? “Always check the recycling before you sneak a girl out your window.” - Elena Hunt Elena would like to raise awareness for awareness...

Trigger Warning:  themes of self-harm and suicide throughout film • talks of substance abuse (min 43 - min 51) / mentions of sexual assault/pedophilia (min 1:12 min - min 1:14) This Week, Bill Reick (he/him) joins us for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. It’s like the other two movies, but better. What’s your longest Yeah Boy ever? What rhymes with Hypnocil? Is Jim still a douchebag? “I...

This week, Rob O’Neill joins us for A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. It’s like the first movie, but riddled with queer subtext. Are Weenheads just Phishy friends? What’s the deal with all this milk? Are your dreams just you lying to yourself? "I could be at home on the couch with my cats." - Rob O’Neill On Dec 18th you missed The Future at Crossroads theater. You either went and had...

This week, Dan Higgins (they/he) joins us for The Nightmare on Elm Street. Do babies walk like crabs? Do crabs know the deal? Are we a philosoful podcast? "If a McDonald's PlayPlace was a space station, I’d play PlayStation on the space station shaped like a McDonald's PlayPlace." - Dan Higgins Follow Dan at @danontheinternets ! Seriously! Do it. Like, right now. Dan has such amazing experimental...

This week, Ross Weisman returns for a Special Holiday Edition of Rotten Treasure! Ross joins us for Home Sweet Home Alone! It’s like Home Alone, but you hate the kid. How much milk is too much milk? How do cars pee? Is One Beer Ross coming to town? “I regret pitching this episode to you.” - Ross Weisman Be sure to follow Ross @misterweisman and check out his podcast, Kidflix @kidflixpod Kidflix is...

This week, Jim and Kai rank and review 9 movies about hobbits. Why did Jim apologize to the episode? Is Kai Mac and Me? Are we about to kiss right now? "I'm confident that I did that. But I don't remember doing it." - Kai Bobbi "Oh my God! Can we please just get this over with?" - Jim O'Donnell Click HERE to listen, like, follow, rate, and review! It really helps the show!  You can support the pod...

This week, Eibhleann Clyne (she/her) joins us for the 1980 animated musical, The Return of the King. It’s like the other Rankin-Bass movie, but with a whip. Will Jim just give up on singing already? Are Jim, Kai and Egg trapped in a Thanksgiving time loop? Do you know a famous ham sandwich? “Sometimes you just die.” - Eibhleann Clyne You can catch Eibhleann performing with Thank You Places: An Imp...

This week, Chris Berg (he/him) joins us for the 1978 Ralph Bakshi animated film, The Lord of the Rings. It’s like Peter Jackson films, but rotoscoped and painfully worse. Is Jim afraid of Smeagol’s butthole? Is Gilbert Gottfried the ideal person to yell at kids? Would you rather be Lieutenant American or Sexy Clown Criminal? “I have been tweeting for 12 years.” - Chris Berg   Follow Chris at @chri...