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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...

EPISODE 214 – EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY   “There were more dance battles than I expected.”   Musical May came early this year, and it’s the movie musical Jeff Goldblum was in before Wicked , 1988’s Earth Girls Are Easy ! This week, Ashley’s fish learns its place; Chris wants his Bobcat (Goldthwait); Brian has a horrifying realization about The Room ; and Brandon ponders alien anatomy.   BTW: Obviously...

EPISODE 213 – INTERLUDE: Oscar Roundup 2026   That’s right, it’s our very timely reaction to the 2026 Oscars!   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.brianhorne.com ) Support...

EPISODE 212 – SERENDIPITY   “Did someone order a Manic Pixie Dream Girl with extra Manic?”   All signs point to you having a good time with our latest episode on the surprisingly charming rom-com Serendipity ! This week, Brian gets into (and out of) the holiday spirit; Brandon explains the real difference between women and men; Ashley finds her calling; and Chris disappoints John Cusack.   BTW: Fi...

EPISODE 211 – INTERLUDE: Game Night (No, Not That One)   In lieu of a coherent topic, we let Ashley bring us some totally original movie-related games.   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...

EPISODE 210 – CONEHEADS   “You know how we all fly around in vehicles shaped like our heads.”   Brandon’s back, and he brought with him the surprisingly fun SNL movie Coneheads ! This week, Chris ends the episode early, we guess; Ashley is at the combination prom-and-Pizza Hut; Brandon has a terrible driving instructor; and Brian corrects his own joke.   BTW: The most unfortunate Butt Rating in hi...

EPISODE 209 – INTERLUDE: Into the Ramble-verse   Still no Brandon this week, so it’s up to Brian, Ashley, and Chris to ramble for 40 minutes about what they’ve been up to lately.   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA ) Email (trashwatchpodcast@gmail.co...

EPISODE 208 – CENTER STAGE   “In what world is ‘straight Russian ballet dancer’ a turnoff?!”   With Brandon away, the rest of us must fend for ourselves in the face of the ballet film Center Stage (SPOILER ALERT: We fall apart immediately)! This week, Ashley learns to disappear; Brian pitches a totally original movie; and Chris has a certified banger.   BTW: Dueling Trash to Treasures!   Starring:...

EPISODE 207 – INTERLUDE: Mt. Rushmore (Superhero Movies)   We haven’t done a Mt. Rushmore interlude in a while, so we decided to talk about some of our favorite superhero movies for an hour!   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA ) Email (trashwatchpodc...

EPISODE 206 – JAWBREAKER   “Movies like this make me glad I wasn’t hot in high school.”   It was a Happy New Greer for some of us, but the rest of us had to watch the bizarre high school satire(?) Jawbreaker ! This week, Ashley’s throat hurts; Chris updates the Easy Bake Oven; Brian explains how to identify a psychopath; and Brandon almost forgets to do Trash to Treasure.   BTW: Launching the Tras...

EPISODE 205 – INTERLUDE: Oscar Nominations 2026   This week, we discuss the recently announced Oscar nominations: the surprises, the snubs, the stats, and more!   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...

EPISODE 204 – AMERICAN DREAMZ   “This is Ashley-coded.” “It is, and... I didn’t care for it.”   Chris is back, and we’re back to celebrating Happy New (Judy) Greer! This week, Brandon beefs with Nicholas Sparks; Brian explains how to pronounce Padookie; Ashley has 2000s fashion flashbacks; and Chris learns too much about a client.   BTW: Is this whole movie a prank gone wrong?   Starring: Hugh Gra...

EPISODE 203 – INTERLUDE: Resolution Check-In   Chris is still out, but before he returns next week the rest of us reveal how well those resolutions we made have been going. And then Brian’s mic screws up.   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA ) Email (...

EPISODE 202 – BLANKMAN   “You take one of us away and the absolute chaos that ensues!”   Happy New Grier—David Alan Grier! But how will the gang fare without Chris’s very particular energy? This week, Brandon invents a new kind of guy; Ashley jams it in; and Brian finds a name for a group of bald dudes.   BTW: A surprising amount of Howard the Duck and Madame Web talk!   Starring: Damon Wayans, Da...

EPISODE 201 – INTERLUDE: 2026 Movie Resolutions   As we move into a Happy New Greer, the Amber Seals take a moment to make some goals for 2026.   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 ( htt...