Throwdown Thursday

This week it's time for Patsy and Ashes to discuss one of the greatest Spider-Man villains of all time - Venom! The discuss his origins, powers, weaknesses, and hosts! They also compare and contrast the comic version with the film version. They also talk about what their (and your) names would be if they were bonded with a symbiote, as well as teasing a LIVE show...all this and more on this week's...

It's Thanksgiving, so instead of jive turkeys, it's time to discuss everyone's favorite quirky turkey - Tina Belcher! It's been a long time in the works, so it's only right that this is the day that Patsy and Ashes are talking about the eldest of the Belcher children and all of the idiosyncrasies that make her who she is. From her insatiable butt lust to her constant need to win the affection of e...

This week it's time to discuss yet another first-time watch for Ashes - Lorraine Broughton from 2017's Atomic Blonde! Kicking things off though, let's get into character with some of the best female comic characters as chosen by you, the listeners! Also, it's time to talk about maple bourbon sours and how good they are, then it's time for the main discussion - Charlize Theron's portrayal of the ba...

Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the character of Paul Atreides as portrayed by Kyle MacLachlan and Timothee Chalomet, respectively in the 1984 and 2021 movie versions of Frank Herbert's epic story of spice and space! They discuss not only the differences in the way the character was portrayed, but also how the physical attributes of the actors contributed to the overall aesthetic of Paul. Of c...

It's time to revisit Shaun and Ed from 2004's Shaun of the Dead! It's one of their favorite movies of all time and has a lot of meaning to them as well. They discuss who Shaun and Ed are, their relationship, and their eventual fate as well as the way they impacted the others around them. They also give you some great song choices for your zombie-killing playlist, with a little help from the listen...

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about one of the most prevalent types of movies - sequels! With a little help from their friends, they're able to sort through some of the best and worst of the sequels available in the horror genre, and some of them just might surprise you! All this, a new "wine" segment, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pineca...

This week Patsy and Ashes are tackling the titular character from 2005's Constantine, played by Keanu Reeves! They are really only focusing on this particular incarnation, and what he gets up to, and the exploits from this film. They give you a history of who he is, what he's doing, where the character comes from, and their thoughts on how he traverses through the world he is a part of, through no...

This week we're in full swing of spooky season and so it's time to keep up the tradition of watching spooky movies, but first, it's time to cover one of the best horror comedies of all time - Tucker & Dale vs Evil! They discuss how a series of unfortunate events lead to one doozy of a day, and how appearances aren't always what they seem to be! They also discuss their favorite horror-comedies,...

It's the start of Spooky Season (and Ashtober) so let's kick things off with a discussion of a modern version of a classic character, Van Helsing! Patsy and Ashes talk all about Hugh Jackman's take on the character from the 2004 film of the same name that should have launched a cinematic universe, but box office numbers stole that from us! They also tell you which monster-hunting groups they would...

This week, after a short break, Patsy and Ashes return to discuss James Wan's 2021 film Malignant, and the characters within! First though, they discuss their week off which is actually a positive story! Then they get into character by talking about some of their favorite body horror films, as inspired by Malignant. Then it's time to discuss the film, and be warned - spoilers abound! From the plot...

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss 2002's Reign of Fire, focusing on the characters of Creedy (Gerard Butler), Quinn (Christian Bale), and Van Zan (Matthew McConnaghey)! They discuss the way the characters each take a different outlook on the dragon-filled post-apocalyptic hellscape in the far-off year of 2020! It's a lot like the real 2020, but with a different global catastrophe, alth...

This week Patsy and Ashes are back on their regularly scheduled day to discuss the 1999 and 2001 Mummy films starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Arnold Vosloo, and Oded Fehr! As Ashes has only just watched these for the first time in preparation for this show, she gives a unique insight into her experience with and expectations for the film. Patsy drops some Ancient Alien Theory in a few key sp...

This week Patsy and Ashes welcome back crime writer Stephanie Kane to discuss her upcoming book, Object Lessons! They discuss their favorite crime novels as they get into character, then once Stephanie joins, nothing is off the table! She discusses her influences, how she creates her characters, and how "write what you know" is more than just a thing people say because she divulges how much you ne...

It's time to go on a trip to Fear Street! Patsy and Ashes are joined by two of the most awesome people you'll ever meet - Cails from the Crypt and the Good Witch Annamaria - to discuss the Fear Street Trilogy from Netflix! But first, it's time to get into character, with some fun and awesome answers from these ladies! We also can't forget to mention that they have just opened their horror-themed p...

Patsy and Ashes are back after a brief hiatus to focus on getting well mentally and physically and are back with a great set of characters - the side characters that make The Mighty Boosh so awesome! You may remember that they covered Vince Noir and Howard Moon a while back, but now they wanted to give some of the other characters their due. Not only that, but they debut a new segment - Whatcha Wa...

It's finally time to discuss Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow! Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about a character that should have had her own solo movie or TV series roughly a decade ago, including her origin, "powers", abilities and her impact on the other characters not only in the MCU, but throughout the universe as well! They also discuss their first interactions with the character, and Pats...

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the star of the iconic 1975 film Jaws, Bruce the shark! They give you background on how he got his name, his relationship to the other sharks in the series, the contrast between the book and film (including the ending), and much more! They also give you their favorite sharks, the actual history that inspired Peter Benchley to write his novel, and how import...

This week it's time to finally admit that Bender is great! Patsy and Ashes are finally getting around to discussing Bender, after taking a much-needed week off for the first time in 5 years! They discuss his origins, his interactions with the crew (especially Fry and Leela) his many lovers, nicknames, and exactly what makes Bender who he is. They also provide some music and Bender's Top Ten Most U...

This week Patsy and Ashes were LIVE! They were celebrating the 6th anniversary of the podcast, a year prematurely it seems, as the show has only been going for five years. Despite this oversight, they still manage to have a good time, especially with strawberry champagne and cheesecake! Some folks jump in on the live stream and contribute to the show, and both Patsy and Ashes are very grateful to...

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the Most Beautiful Woman in the World (almost) and the filthiest person to ever live, Divine! From his humble beginnings as part of a conservative upper-class family to his exploits with John Waters, Andy Warhol, and more, they give you the real story of who Divine was, and how Divine was separate from Harris Glen Milstead. They cover his life, pop culture...

This week Patsy and Ashes are bringing you the characters from The Mitchells vs The Machines! From Katie to Aaron to Linda to Rick to Monchi, they're covering them all! They discuss how they grow as characters and as individuals, as well as how they grow as a unit and all it takes is the end of the world to get them to realize how much they mean to each other! They also discuss the things they wer...

This week Patsy and Ashes cover Cruella DeVil, between the various movies, television, and literary appearances and how her story has evolved and changed since she was introduced Dodie Smith's 1956 novel. Just a warning - there are HEAVY SPOILERS for the new film starring Emma Stone as the titular character. There is also a bit of disagreement as to how the character has been portrayed in the new...

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by Powerful Brandon (BraPow) and James Lamond (Jimmy Lambs) to discuss the lore and characters of beloved video game franchise and movie franchise that certainly exists, Mortal Kombat! There is a ton of back and forth about how the movie changed the lore, whether that was good or bad, and how the characters were portrayed from the games to the films, and how th...

This week, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the show coming on the air, Patsy and Ashes are discussing the first season of Game of Thrones! They do their best to cover all of the characters, but there are so many, and so many storylines that revolve around them that they can't get to everyone. From the Starks to the Lannisters to the Baratheons to the Mormonts, they give you a good range of cha...

In a very emotional episode, Patsy and Ashes talk about one of their dearest friends and longtime supporters, Riku, who passed away last week at the age of 31. Riku was one of the first people to support the podcast, and had become a very close friend not only to Patsy and Ashes, but to many across the podcasting community. Riku was more than a listener, more than a friend, he was part of the fami...