Trashwatch

EPISODE 100 – RETURN TO OZ "What's your stance on chiffon sweaters?" Holy crap, it’s our 100th episode! This week, Brandon teases his Oz spec script; Brian is struck by war leeches; Ashley makes a last-minute appearance; and Chris instantly makes her regret it.   BTW: We pick our knickknacks!   Starring: Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Matt Clark, Sean Barr...

EPISODE 99 – THE DARK CRYSTAL   “It was the Mystics of times, it was the Skeksis of times.”   And just like that, it’s Season 4! This week, Ashley loves Skeksis trash-talking; Chris guesses the plot to Avatar: The Way of Water ; and Brian laughs at spontaneous combustion.   BTW: The airline lost our afterlife luggage!   Starring: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Lo...

EPISODE 98 – BIG DADDY   Rounding out Season 3 with our first ever Patron Pick! This week, Brandon averts the apocalypse; Brian wants a universal movie ending; Ashley remembers the 90’s; and Chris gets a yellow card.   BTW: Adam “Columbo” Sandler!   Starring: Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Cole & Dylan Sprouse, Josh Mostel, Leslie Mann, Allen Covert, Rob Schneider, Kristy Swanso...

EPISODE 97 – AIRHEADS   Special guest Kean Reid returns! This week, Chris derails the intro; Ashley recalls a bad job interview; Brian sets his fitness goal; Kean ponders the significance of “pie-hole”; and Brandon is baffled by that voice cameo.   BTW: Welcome back to Homestar Runner -cast!   Starring: Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, Ernie H...

EPISODE 96 – 50 FIRST DATES   Sandtembler continues! This week, Brandon finds the male version of “Nice t*ts”; Ashley has a controversial butt rating; Brian misses the elephant in the room; and Chris Mrs. Doubtfire s Brandon.   BTW: How Lucy survives The Ring !   Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Lusia Strus, Dan Aykroyd, Amy Hill, Allen Covert, Blake Clark, Maya R...

EPISODE 95 – HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA   It’s a family movie but this episode most definitely is not! This week, Ashley takes the Minions to task; Brian reveals his superpower wish; Brandon talks deep-cut Decemberists; and Chris earns this episode’s Explicit rating.   BTW: Important Patreon Update—You Can Ruin Our September!!!   Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Fran Dresch...

EPISODE 94 – THE WATERBOY   It’s Sandtembler, baby! This week, Brandon bails early; Chris writes Fairuza Balk’s memoir; Brian explains Reverse Jesus; and Ashley protects the source of happiness.   BTW: The raw sexual appeal of Deputy Dawg!   Starring: Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler, Fairuza Balk, Jerry Reed, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Blake Clark, and Peter Dante   Directed by Frank Coraci  ...

EPISODE 93 – SHOWGIRLS   CW: Sexual assault/r*pe (1:26:44 to 1:30:10)   Our first NC-17 episode! This week, Ashley defends Garth Brooks; Chris has a fan theory; and Brian creates a totally original film franchise.   BTW: The Muppet Show(girls)!   Starring: Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer, Robert Davi, Alan Rachins, Gina Ravera, and Lin Tucci   Directed by Paul Verho...

EPISODE 92 – TREASURE PLANET   A movie that lives up to its title! This week, Chris discovers the real treasure planet; Brian is, regrettably, Dr. Doppler; Brandon unveils his Tinder bio; and Ashley is, regrettably, B.E.N.   BTW: A startling Meatwad impression!   Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brian Murray, David Hyde Pierce, Emma Thompson, Martin Short, Roscoe Lee Browne, Laurie Metcalf, Dane Da...

EPISODE 91 – HOUSE ARREST   This week, Chris has a hot take right off the bat; Ashley accidentally gets shoved into a locker; Brian hates a joke; and Brandon writes the sequel.   BTW: The Gospel of Grover!   Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Kyle Howard, Russel Harper, Amy Sakasitz, Mooky Arizona, Caroline Aaron, Wallace Shawn, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Walston, Christopher McDonald, Sheil...

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...