Throwdown Thursday

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing Bilbo Baggins, one of the most important characters in all of fantasy literature and cinema! First off, they tell you what role THEY would like to play in Tolkien's world and where they'd like to live. Then they delve into who Bilbo is, why he was chosen, and how he shaped the lives of everyone in Middle-Earth and beyond! Did they enjoy the movies, or do they think that this installment is dragon down the franchise? Only one way to find out! Also, they let you know what's coming up in the next few weeks, and how you can help ring in the new year with your favorite hosts of Throwdown Thursday! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/a4020c36-62df-4acb-bd0b-fa2028a94fb6

This week Patsy and Ashes are covering the exploits of the "evil" Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz from the popular animated show "Phineas and Ferb"! They discuss his backstory and motivations (but somehow forget to mention that he was abandoned by his parents as a young child and was raised by ocelots) and whether he's truly evil. They also talk about some of the "inators" that they would create and why, as well as give you the results of the most recent battle. All this plus a preview of the rest of the year's episodes, and more! So grab your platypurse and join the fun! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/69c02ae2-a328-463c-9dce-4c748d1a9eca

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of the best comedies of all time, 1980's John Landis-directed The Blues Brothers! They discuss not only the characters, but also how the actors took on the roles, and how things had to be accommodated for John Belushi, as well as the SNL skit that launched the pair. They also discuss their chemistry as veterans of Saturday Night Live and the time they spent with the other actors in the film. All this plus battle results, a NEW battle, and Patsy and Ashes tell you which bands they would like to get back together. Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/53a789e0-2d8a-4923-bf94-b184b18d55f0

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of the best holiday films of all time - Trading Places! From Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, this film has you covered for all the holiday hijinks you could want. Just kidding, they're discussing the societal, economic, and racial disparities between this film's main characters, Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) and Louis Winthorp III (Dan Aykroyd). From their initial meeting to their eventual team-up, and all the hilarity that ensues all throughout. Of course, we have to also talk about Ophelia (Jamie Lee Curtis), Coleman (Denholm Elliott), Randolph and Mortimer Duke (Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche), and how their interactions with each form the way the characters turn out. Plus some recommendations on when not to be a jive turkey. All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/9c3452ca-183e-48ea-ac17-ae0255464c32

This week Patsy and Ashes are happy to welcome to the show the directors of The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story - Scott Barber and Adam Sweeney! The two of them tell the story about how the documentary came to be, and the impact Nickelodeon had on their lives, which echoes the impact it had on the lives of everyone who watched it growing up. Patsy and Ashes open the show discussing the Nickelodeon programming that was important to their formative years, and offer up a new battle - the first open-ended battle based entirely on nostalgia! All this and more, with some of your favorite Nickelodeon themes sprinkled in along the way! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/ca537190-af58-4309-95db-45db94628d73

This week Patsy and Ashes welcome talented writer/director/actor Alyssa Botelho to discuss her debut film, Junkie! Alyssa discusses the process of casting, writing, and directing the film, where it came from, and how she managed to choose this idea over several others that she had in her arsenal. She also answers some pretty tough Getting into Character questions and gives a bit of a preview of what's next for her. All this plus the announcement of what's coming for next week! Stay tuned because you won't want to miss it! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/0b2ce16b-09e2-4c1f-8dce-53d0926e8a06

This week Patsy and Ashes are covering Borat Sagdiyev of the controversial films of the same name (more or less). They discuss how the films were marketed vs the actual message they were conveying, and how the character was created. They also discuss how he helped to point out various cultural differences between Americans and how we view foreigners. There are also some great impressions...NOT. All this, plus battle results and a preview of upcoming shows! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/7374ea8a-2026-480f-ab55-2e908c1a9ab9

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the eponymous character from 2009's Coraline! They discuss not just the character, but how she and the world around her were brought to life in such a stunning fashion. They discuss only the movie version of the character, not the book upon which the film was based, but for good reason, and you learn what that is in the show! They also give you their favorite "alternate universe" stories, plus new science and wine! All this and a new battle on this week's episode!

When does a squad become a cult? This week Patsy and Ashes are honored to be joined by filmmaker and actor Andre Gower, who was the leader of the pack in 1987's The Monster Squad! Between the random space attacks on their TIE Fighter and playing the trailers, Patsy and Ashes not only ask some great questions, but Andre turns the tables and interviews THEM a bit! They both discuss what The Monster Squad means to them and what the documentary made them feel in a heartfelt conversation about one of the most influential and under-the-radar films of all time! All this and more on this week's episode!

This week you can enjoy the show with a nice Chianti, or a big Amarone (whichever you prefer) as Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of Patsy's most favorite characters of all time, Hannibal Lecter! From his humble beginnings in a massive castle in World War I-era Lithuania to his rise to prominence as one of the most respected forensic psychiatrists in Baltimore, if not the country, they discuss everything from the books and films! There's also some interesting impressions, some fun random facts, and Patsy shares his feelings on the cinematic debut of Thomas Harris' "Lecterverse". There's also a fun Getting into Character segment, a new battle, plus science, wine, and more!

It's spooky season, so let's start off with a classic! This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing Norman Babcock, the star of the 2012 stop-motion animated film Paranorman! They also discuss some of their other favorite scary animated films, provide battle results, and really delve into some of their earliest experiences with horror, not just on the screen but on the page! All this and more on this week's episode!

Medication time! This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing one of the best villains of all time, Nurse Mildred Ratched! From her humble beginnings as an antagonist in Ken Kesey's novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest to the film adaptation to the Netflix series that has filled in the gaps of some of her backstory, they discuss what makes this character so fierce, so dangerous, and so terrifying. They also give a list of their other favorite villains, new science and wine, as well as a new battle! All this and more on this week's episode! Thoughts, questions, concerns, or suggestions? ThrowdownThursdayPodcast@gmail.com Here are the links to support the causes in the commercials and to buy Patsy's book! Jack Weeks Medical Fund: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/17554/ Deadly Grounds Coffee: https://deadlygroundscoffee.com/ How Much Do You Tip an Exorcist Book:https://oxeyemedia.com/collections/novels/products/how-much-do-you-tip-an-exorcist Mythical Meats: https://www.mythicalmeats.com/ Use Code THROWDOWN

This week Patsy and Ashes hosted a live show with some of the creative folks they have come to call friends over the course of doing the podcast, along with some other folks who were there in spirit! We discussed a whole lot of awesome projects helmed by equally awesome folks! So join in on the conversation, ask questions, and learn how you can be a part of these incredible projects! Anonymous Killers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anonkillersfilm Anonymous Killers Website: http://www.anonymouskillers.com/ Lair of the Gekko: https://www.facebook.com/lairofthegekko All Hail the Popcorn King Merch: https://squeeprojects.com/shop Hansi's Socials: @SqueeProjects, https://squeeprojects.com/ Axe2Grind Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/.../axe-to-grind.../x/404194... Daughters of Darkness and more: https://store.jeremysaffer.com/ Fear Pharm: https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Pharm-Houston.../dp/B089M6P4MJ Fair: https://books.google.com/books/about/Fair.html... Music Video Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/.../be

This week, in a change of pace episode Patsy and Ashes are joined by Nick Farrar (lead vocals) and Casey Evans (rhythm guitar/vocals) of the band Hidden Figures, and filmmaker Dan Hourihan, who directed their debut music video. They discuss the formation of the band, the meaning of the name and how it was chosen, the significance of the lyrics, and the process of creating the video to match the message of the music. They also get to answer some getting into character questions and give excellent responses. All this plus a sneak peek at a couple of the songs, the meaning behind the episode title, and battle results! Follow the band! Website: https://hiddenfiguresofficial.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiddenFiguresOfficial Instagram: @hiddenfigures_official, @njfarrar, @hdn_rikky, @cuhsuh, @hdn_devv, @zeeflat Also Skully Kouture's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/skullykouture Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by authors Elaine Mongeon and Glen Zipper to discuss their recently published collaborative novel Devastation Class! They discuss the inspiration for the characters and world-building, as well as how you can only get the good basil (known as brasil) in Los Angeles. They also delve deep into the way the characters gained sentience through their words, and how collaborating on a story can be done well. All this and more on this week's episode! Jack Weeks Medical Fund: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/17554/ Deadly Grounds Coffee: https://deadlygroundscoffee.com/ How Much Do You Tip an Exorcist Book: https://oxeyemedia.com/collections/novels/products/how-much-do-you-tip-an-exorcist Mythical Meats: https://www.mythicalmeats.com/ Use Code THROWDOWN15 for 15% off your order! Axe2Grind Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/axe-to-grind-part-2/x/20582863#/ The Haunted Hydro: TheHauntedHydro.com Devastation Class Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Devast

This week Patsy and Ashes have a more somber episode as they discuss the passing of Chadwick Boseman, and they give their thoughts and feelings on his career, and who he was as a person. They talk about his cultural impact through his films, and his impact on folks as the characters he played. They also get an emotional and heartfelt message from Old Man Wade that sums up Chadwick's legacy perfectly. Out of respect for Chadwick, we do not have any battle results or previews of what is coming up in the show itself, but we wanted you to go to Facebook.com/SourcePointPress on September 3 at 730 pm eastern as Patsy is interviewed for the first time about his book! Here are the links to support the causes/businesses in the commercials: Jack Weeks Medical Fund: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/17554/ Deadly Grounds Coffee: https://deadlygroundscoffee.com/ How Much Do You Tip an Exorcist Book:https://oxeyemedia.com/collections/novels/products/how-much-do-you-tip-an-exorcist Mythical Meats: https://www.mythicalme

This week Patsy and Ashes are covering two totally non-heinous dudes because Patsy just watched their movies for the first time ever: Bill Preston, Esquire, and Ted "Theodore" Logan - The Wyld Stallyns! Join them as they discuss not only their thoughts and feelings on Keanu Reeves but also how endearing these characters are. There's also talk about time travel, what historical events they would want to witness, and some terrible impressions. All this and a NEW BATTLE! Here are the links to support the causes in the commercials and to buy Patsy's book! Jack Weeks Medical Fund: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/17554/ Deadly Grounds Coffee: https://deadlygroundscoffee.com/ Use code DORK10 for 10% off your order until August 31! How Much Do You Tip an Exorcist Book:https://oxeyemedia.com/collections/novels/products/how-much-do-you-tip-an-exorcist Mythical Meats: https://www.mythicalmeats.com/ Use Code THROWDOWN15 for 15% off your order! Axe2Grind Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/axe-to-g

This week Patsy and Ashes have the distinct pleasure of interviewing New York Times bestselling author MarcyKate Connolly to discuss her newest book, Twin Daggers! Twin Daggers is a fantasy spin on Romeo and Juliet, as MarcyKate has extensive knowledge of Shakespeare's work - which she discusses when it comes to some of her previous adaptations of his work. There's also an announcement for Patsy's new book, How Much Do You Tip an Exorcist? which is being released by Source Point Press! You also only have today and tomorrow (August 21) to support Axe2Grind, so make sure you get your perks! All of this and MORE on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! Order Patsy's book here: https://oxeyemedia.com/collections/novels/products/how-much-do-you-tip-an-exorcist Order a shirt: https://oxeyemedia.com/collections/source-point-press-merch/products/how-much-do-you-tip-an-exorcist-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt Support Axe2Grind and pick up some sweet perks: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/axe-to-grind-part-2/x/

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by filmmaker Marcus Slabine, along with special effects wizard and creator of Cine Blood Type O Elizabeth Piper to discuss their films, and shark stuff! After all, it is Shark Week, the holiest week on the Shark Calendar, and there are some things in shark movies that folks always get wrong that needs to be corrected. There's a whole lot of shark knowledge being dropped, and not just by Patsy! They also get some behind-the-scenes information on filmmaking, and special effects efficacy! All this and MORE on this week's jam-packed episode! Need fake blood that doesn't stain and cleans off of virtually every surface? Check out Cine Blood Type O! https://www.cinebloodtypeo.biz/ Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/47bb6791-9aca-42cd-9f28-290e76cf20ef

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by the writer/director of Terrifier and Terrifier 2 Damien Leone and by Art the Clown himself, David Howard Thornton! They discuss some of the ways that Art was brought to life not only by David's skillful acting but by Damien's tireless work behind the scenes. They also discuss as much as they're willing to about the sequel and how that came to be, some of the more controversial scenes, and answer some fan questions! All this plus a new battle, preview of coming attractions, and more! And remember, you can't spell party without Art!