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EPISODE 164 – THE ROAD TO EL DORADO   “[lute-playing intensifies]”   This week, Ashley insults our new sponsor; Brandon drinks the seawater; Chris goes full-tilt “aliens”; and Brian shares his armadillo theory.   BTW: Fast and Furious: Star Wars Edition!   Starring: Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Rosie Perez, Armand Assante, Edward James Olmos, Frank Welker, and Tobin Bell   Directed by Eric “Bibo”...

EPISODE 163 – INTERLUDE: SLEEPOVER MOVIES   On this week’s interlude, we ask the important questions: What is a sleepover movie? How many previous episodes can Brian plug? Will we discuss everything except the episode topic?   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNv...

EPISODE 162 – BUSHWHACKED   “My fourth note is ‘I want this man dead.’”   Brandon’s threat has finally come true—we’re talking Bushwhacked ! This week, Ashley expects a different movie; Brian rants about sound design; Chris follows the manual too closely; and Brandon trains for a marathon.   BTW: Police Chief Delivery Boss!   Starring: Daniel Stern, Jon Polito, Brad Sullivan, Ann Dowd, Blake Basho...

EPISODE 161 – INTERLUDE: THE OSCARS   It’s our totally-on-time Oscars chat! Bear witness to our hot takes that aged like milk! Evaluate our proposed new categories! Marvel at our inability to open an episode! No matter what awards season might throw at us, we can all stand up and cheer as we enter the Speed Force!     FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatch...

EPISODE 160 – MAJOR PAYNE   “ Cadet Kelly would never!”   We kick off our next slate of movies with a charming family film about a sociopath torturing children! This week, Ashley remembers Fresh Prince ; Brian explains the Wayans’ cinematic impact; Brandon finds the worst name in film history; and Chris gives book flowers.   BTW: The Bucket o’ Horror Icons!   Starring: Damon Wayans, Karyn Parsons,...

EPISODE 159 – INTERLUDE: The State of TV   The gang’s all here for our second interlude to discuss: What are we watching? What did we watch? What changed about what we watch? What the hell is frying Brian’s brain?   FOLLOW US: Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch ) Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) Bluesky (@trashwatchpodcast.bsky.social) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.yout...

EPISODE 158 – IDLE HANDS   “This is horror [citation needed] comedy [citation needed].”   Finally wrapping up Ashley Scared Stupid 2023, slightly late! This week, Ashley hates everyone; Chris is ingenuitive; Brian declares it a feminist masterpiece; and Brandon clarifies the Chipmunk Theory.   BTW: The Unsolved Mindy Sterling Mystery!   Starring: Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Henson, Jessica Alba,...

EPISODE 157 – INTERLUDE: VHS NOSTALGIA   When Ashley’s away, the Fartasses will play—with a new idea! In the first of our off-and-on interludes, we celebrate Chris’s recent unexpected boon by remembering our VHS days.    FOLLOW US: Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast) Bluesky (@trashwatchpodcast.bsky.social) TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast) YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA )...

EPISODE 156 – SUPER MARIO BROS. (1993)   “Ah yes, this classic father-son duo, Mario and Luigi!”   We’re back for real this time, and we’ve brought a watch-along episode! This week, Chris explains Italian Seduction; Ashley learns about the Noid; Brian abhors the Duck Hunt Dog; and Brandon is back in mid-season form.   BTW: A Complete Unknown: Goomba Edition !   Starring: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizam...

EPISODE 155 – THAT THING YOU DO!   “You know who’s got things? The Devil! And he uses them for doin’!”   Huzzah, we technically did Musical May! This week, Ashley’s best friend is Tom Hanks; Chris stumbles into innuendo; Brian is tragically and happily Lenny; and Brandon is close to identifying Spartacus.   BTW: Jimmy & the Red Flags!   Starring: Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathan Schaech...

EPISODE 154 – WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY   “All right, looking at the timestamp, it’s 41:41 and Brandon has given up.”   We’re back, baby (sort of)! After all these months away, we needed to get back together and laugh about a possibly perfect movie. When shall we four meet again? Hard to say. Nevertheless...    This week, Brandon announces our new sponsor; Brian harasses our listeners; Chris...

EPISODE 153 – ODD THOMAS   “It’s a Koontz!” “The man most famous for not being Stephen King!”   This week, Ashley comes pre-Scared Stupid; Brandon learns the true meaning of New Year’s Eve; Chris is a ribcage man; and Brian defends himself.   BTW: A Trash to Treasures product goes exactly where you expect!   Starring: Anton Yelchin, Addison Timlin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Shuler Hensley, Nico Tortorella,...

EPISODE 152 – FREDDY VS. JASON   “Everybody in this movie is an off-brand of somebody.”   This week, Brandon accurately (and inaccurately) describes a hit Broadway musical; Brian builds the ultimate VS. movie; Ashley has another Butt Rating; and Chris sort of defends Jason.   BTW: Hooray, we have a new outro!   Starring: Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Monica Keena, Jason Ritter, Kelly Rowland, Kat...

EPISODE 151 – SHAUN OF THE DEAD   “It’s The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly rules of ‘Things don’t exist if they’re out of frame.’” “That’s why I keep all my bills in a drawer.”   Kicking off season 5 with return guest Kean Reid! This week, Kean controls the simulation; Ashley takes sips; Brian enables our vices; Chris ponders a new word; and Brandon has pizza trouble.   BTW: Zombie Traffic Jam!   Sta...

EPISODE 150 – CASPER   “It was heartbreaking to realize that maybe my soul mate was already dead.”   Our 150th episode AND our season finale! This week, Chris has questions about the Ghostbusters canon; Brandon collects unfinished business; Brian remembers a childhood Halloween costume; and Ashley has a good cry.   BTW: The Christina Ricci Cinematic Universe!   Starring: Malachi Pearson, Christina...

EPISODE 149 – MOUSEHUNT   “Okay, this movie so far rules. As long as no more movie happens, it’s perfect.”   Another Fartass Special! This week, Brandon comes in hot; Brian launches Kangaroo Jack Chat; and Chris gets cast in the musical adaptation.   BTW: Too Many Birdhouses!   Starring: Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Vicki Lewis, Maury Chaykin, Eric Christmas, Michael Jeter, Debra Christofferson, Camill...

EPISODE 148 – THE WIZARD   “Can we please just sit down and have fun when everything’s falling apart?”   This week, Brandon tries to corral the tech-illiterate; Brian unveils the film transition spectrum; Chris makes some bold claims; and Ashley reluctantly rates a butt.   BTW: Casting Joker Dad!   Starring: Fred Savage, Luke Edwards, Jenny Lewis, Beau Bridges, Christian Slater, Jackey Vinson, Wil...

EPISODE 147 – EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH (2006)   “Guys, someone needs to cancel our podcast.”   This week, Brandon explains his Dane Cook aversion; Ashley goes to weird places for hot guys; Brian explains the age-old rule of fashion; and Chris bombs the outro.   BTW: Is Vince Downey Cinema’s Greatest Villain?   Starring: Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shepard, Andy Dick, Tim Bagley, Brian George, Efr...

EPISODE 146 – THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES   EDITOR’S NOTE: This is not a commentary track—edits have been made that will not sync up with the film.   “Every week is another layer of the onion of the ways that evangelical Christianity has messed with Ashley and Chris.”   Testing out a new recording format with the August Patron Pick! This week, Ashley learns survival skills; Chris fantasizes about divo...

EPISODE 145 – BORDELLO OF BLOOD   “We got a heist, it’s gonna require 7.2 billion people to pull off—we’re robbing one dude!”   Ashley will be back next week, we promise! This week, Brandon pitches his Tales from the Crypt movie; Chris sums up Dennis Miller’s energy; and Brian tries to understand a baffling character choice.   BTW: Introducing our plan for September (and possibly beyond)!   Starri...

EPISODE 144 – THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE   “I forgot how much nudity is in this movie.”   No Ashley for this manly episode! This week, Brandon reviews Nutella; Chris is a reliable shower buddy; and Brian plays SpongeJohn MulaneyPants.   BTW: Our favorite podcast, My Favorite Murderer !   Starring: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Jeffrey Tam...

EPISODE 143 – GOOD BURGER   “Ed is the wingman energy I need, but Ed has the flirting energy I have.”   This week, Chris is the perfect goon; Brandon explains Sinbad’s game; Brian explains his game; and Ashley has a Chris moment.   BTW: Hodor’s on First!   Starring: Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Sinbad, Abe Vigoda, Shar Jackson, Jan Schweiterman, Ron Lester, Josh Server, Ginny Schreiber, Carmen El...

EPISODE 142 – SUPERSTAR (1999)   “What’s the funniest name we can get? Mary Katherine Gallagher is pretty good.” “Condolences to Kathryn Gallagher—Tony nominee.”   Ashley’s finally home, so we recorded in-person again! This week; Brandon recalls old people at the movies; Chris shares a talent show story; Brian walks out; and Ashley gives us a musical treat.   BTW: Are there old Kyles?   Starring:...

EPISODE 141 – MOTHER GOOSE ROCK ‘N’ RHYME   “Why are you making us look fondly on Bugsy Malone , Chris?!”   At least Ashley didn’t have to deal with this one! This week, Chris halts the theme music; Brian fumes over a missed joke; and Brandon makes AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!   BTW: This movie’s devastating blow to our strategic coke reserves!   Starring: Shelley Duvall, Dan Gilroy, Jean Stapleton,...

EPISODE 140 – CYBER SEDUCTION: HIS SECRET LIFE   “If you put on porn at a party, they’re asking you to leave.”   This week, Ashley nears the end of her trip; Brandon solves Justin’s problem; Chris learns to lie; and Brian teaches us to Thirst DM.   BTW: Too Many Dads!   Starring: Jeremy Sumpter, Lyndsy Fonseca, Kelly Lynch, John Robinson, Jake Scott, Kyle Schmid, and Nicole Dicker   Directed by To...