Throwdown Thursday

This week Patsy has lost most of his voice so Ashes steps in to host as they discuss Mrs. Voorhees' only son, Jason! But they're not alone, as they're joined by a Broke Horror Fan, filmmaker Alex DiVencenzo! They discuss Jason's origins, family life, favorite methods of dispatching camp counselors (and pretty much anyone else in his path) as well as an interesting theory behind a power Jason has that not too many people talk about. They also discuss where their paths will be crossing at upcoming events, offer up a new battle, plus science and wine! All this and more on this week's episode! Closing music: Ice Nine Kills - Thank God It's Friday Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/2496dfd0-7671-4319-983a-75976382ca10

It's Ashes' birthday! And for the occasion, it's time to talk about one of the first-ever movie slashers, Norman Bates! But Patsy and Ashes aren't alone, they're joined by Mr. Most Days Off from the Best Darn Diddly Simpsons Review Podcast! The three of them discuss not only Norman Bates from Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho, but they also delve into some of the trivia surrounding the film, the origins of the character and his impact on pop culture as well as the sequels that spawned from the classic original. There's also the results of the most recent battles, Miles shares his Mount Rushmore of Horror and Patsy reveals the rules for an awesome giveaway! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/38f38665-478e-4881-94c6-e9ae03eabffb

This week Patsy and Ashes continue their foray into Slasher flicks by delving into Wes Craven's Scream Quadrilogy! Spoilers abound as they discuss the history and evolution of the Ghost Face killer, the way the series bucked horror tropes and stereotypes and reinvented the genre as it transcended it! Who is Ghost Face, and what is the obsession with Sidney Prescott? How can she survive such a relentless onslaught? These questions and more will be answered! They also introduce a new promo, a new battle, science, wine, and more! So keep one hand on the phone and the other on the doorknob during this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!

This week Patsy and Ashes are beginning their slasher series with a relative newcomer, Kane Hodder as Victor Crowley of Adam Green's Hatchet quadrilogy! They get into his origin and his abilities, as well as how he differs from other classic supernatural horror characters. They also discuss what weapons they'd use if they were the main character in a slasher film, they give battle results, Patsy talks a little about his new project and more on this week's slashtastic episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/a02c0d77-ec93-4350-8326-18ed4a12b07c

This week Patsy and Ashes are talking about Tod Browning's 1932 masterpiece Freaks, but before they do that they must pay their respects to horror icon and titan of the screen Sid Haig. They talk about their experiences with him at Rock and Shock before delving into the classic film that was banned for decades all over the world! They discuss the bold choice to use folks with actual medical abnormalities instead of relying on "movie magic" and how the film tried to cast these folks in a positive light compared to the "normal" folks. All this, plus battle results, a NEW battle, science, and wine 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/391af43a-724c-47ab-b2ca-40658902a64f

Just in time for the 5th installment of the franchise, Pasty and Ashes are here to talk about John J. Rambo! They discuss how the character went from a proxy for the treatment of Vietnam Veterans and cast a spotlight on the suffering they underwent after returning from the war to the almost cartoonish superhuman murder machine he turned into as quickly as the second film. They also discuss the political climates that influenced each film, their anniversary adventures getting tattoos and more! All this plus Patsy reimagining John Travolta as Rambo (which almost happened) 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/75bf6807-fac5-4d60-a0ca-772b9c52628a

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by the incomparable Dee Wallace, star of Cujo and ET! Dee shares some insight into her role in the upcoming 3 From Hell from Rob Zombie, her feelings about Pintos and her pursuits outside of acting. She also shares the story of how she adopted her dog, some behind-the-scenes information about Cujo and even answers a listener question! All this plus a new battle, Patsy's science fact, a von Nitemare Vineyards segment 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/19f52f83-5be0-4d5a-9626-4c2710c705a5

This week Patsy and Ashes are talking about everyone's favorite dancing clown, Pennywise! They discuss his origins in the Stephen King novel IT, his on-screen portrayals in the 1990 miniseries and the 2017 film version as well. They discuss his powers, abilities, limitations, and the desires that drive him to do the things he does. They also reveal some of their favorite clowns, come back from break with some interesting clips and debut the new Rock and Shock promo! They also give out a bit of their schedule and announce a fantastic guest for next week's show! All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/2f0fe341-1532-44bf-8c76-44cfd05ceb6a

Halloween has come early! Patsy and Ashes share their top five all-time Simpsons Treehouse of Horror segments! Shockingly enough, there's no overlap between them. They also share some of their favorite Halloween specials from other shows. There's also a preview of upcoming crossovers and guest appearances, a new battle and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/daa38ab3-a6f0-44e0-bfd4-1aa0dbdfca15

This week Patsy and Ashes discuss one of the greatest burger men of all time, Robert Belcher Jr of Bob's Burgers! They discuss his life, family, and impact on pop culture as well as his crippling addiction to both painkillers and joke burger names! They also discuss how he's evolved throughout his life, how he's influenced both his family and his town, his rivalry with his fellow restaurateurs, and his passion for creating the best food using the best ingredients! All this plus new songs that fit with the theme, battle results and more! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/1bc52b6c-3dd7-4774-981c-861e506ac496

This week Patsy and Ashes recount their adventures after attending their first-ever Terrificon! They discuss the things that they really enjoyed, what set this convention apart from others they've attended and some of the people they met there. They also share their interviews with talented folks like Jackie Stier, Tim Jones, Jerry Pesce and old friend Ben Goldsmith! All this plus a new battle, some cryptic talk of what's next, and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/38cebc28-7ae5-4c7d-982e-570552541feb

In this, the longest episode of Throwdown Thursday EVER, Patsy and Ashes are joined by writer/producer/jack of all trades Suzanne DeLaurentiis and writer/director Dale Fabrigar to talk about the recently released horror/thriller film D-Railed! They discuss heavy spoilers about the plot, how the film was made and how important independent films are to the horror community. There's also battle results, wine and science facts! All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/47ae61d9-fdc1-406b-b2fe-7631a88651e4

It's the first episode ever edited by Patsy! This week filmmaker Derek Dennis Herbert takes a break from cleaning his house to chat with Patsy and Ashes about his films, including the home-invasion thriller "They're Inside", as well as his fascinating documentary on Kane Hodder "To Hell and Back". It's a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of interesting behind-the-scenes detail about both films. All this plus a new battle and more! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/a936543e-c414-49e7-b29d-75d6791d18b3

In this emotional episode, Patsy and Ashes surprise the hardest working man in podcasting by letting him know that HE is the subject of this week's show. We focus on who he is in real life, his podcasting background, how he got started, and his secret snacking shame. But wait, there's more! Several folks from Wolfy's podcasting sphere of influence send their thoughts and well-wishes to the Man With the Velvet Voice about how he has impacted them and their podcasting journeys. All this, plus a poem straight from Patsy's heart, much admiration and what lies ahead in the future of Throwdown Thursday! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/727d3ba2-f295-4856-b87f-782ff8441983

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by the driving force behind Broke Horror Fan Alex DiVincenzo to discuss Bartholomew Marion Quint from the original summer blockbuster and greatest shark film of all time, Jaws! They discuss his descent into madness, parallels with Captain Ahab, personality and difference between page and screen. There are also some interesting theories thrown around as well as a different song played in the return from the first break! All this plus science, wine, a new battle and MORE! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/37698aac-d2a7-46cd-a51e-e9e0610dc97f

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by the incomparable Ben Goldsmith! Ben is a comic writer, actor, and expert question-answerer! Ben is not only a staple of the convention scene but also an ardent supporter of mattress websites and certain varieties of ice cream. They talk comics, acting, and being large examples of humanity...among other topics. One of the coolest things they discuss is the fundraising campaign for Ben's new comic, Chongo: The Broken Veil and what some of these incredible perks you can get by supporting the campaign! Patsy and Ashes also reveal the results of last week's poll and the characters they will be covering in the future! All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/f0867494-c30b-46b4-924c-1f735254e872

This week Patsy and Ashes welcome comedian/actor/writer/director/filmmaker Chad Ridgley! They discuss food, comedy and James Cameron as well as Chad's roles in Massacre on Aisle 12, 6:66 PM and more! They also discuss his upcoming film Murder Van. There's a voicemail from a new fan and fellow podcaster which segues nicely into this week's battle segment! All this and more on this episode of Throwdown Thursday!

We're all born naked, and the rest is drag! Today's super fabulous episode is hopelessly devoted to America's Sweetheart, Actress, Mogul, and Supermodel of the World - RuPaul! We discuss her rise to drag fame, inspirations, cultural influence, and personal impact. All of this PLUS our favorite drag queens, battle results, and much more! Gentlemen start your engines, and may the best woman win!   And remember children: If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else? 

With Johnny Wolfenstein still battling invading hostile aliens, Patsy and Ashes once again must retreat to the safety of Magenta Manor in order to chat with the creative force behind Bad CGI Sharks- MAJAMA!  They are Matthew and Jason Ellsworth and Matteo Molinari and they join the program to talk about sharks and shark movies.  They give insight as to where they came up with the idea for this film, how it came to be, and the stories behind some of the more creative elements of the movie.  There are puns galore, plenty of laughs and a lot of complimentary, um, compliments flying around.  Plus science, wine, and a new battle and a one-time-only attempt at re-creating Enchanted Exile's battle theme!

With Castle Wolfenstein under attack by hostile aliens, and Johnny Wolfenstein the only hope for humanity, Patsy and Ashes do the show from Magenta Manor! This week they're taking about their experience at Scare-A-Con and the amazing people they meet, the new friendships they made, the horror community relationship, and what it's like being on the other side of the booth at a convention! All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!