Throwdown Thursday
Throwdown Thursday is a weekly show centered around the characters in the films, books, TV, comics and more that we love, and love to hate! Patsy the Angry Nerd and Ashes von Nitemare talk-along with an occasional guest- about what impact that week's c...
6 years ago

TTP #153 - Planting the Trinity of Microcinema Seeds

<p>This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by immensely talented filmmaker Skip Shea! They discuss not only his favorite sandwich but also his work, particularly Microcinema and the brilliant Trinity. They get into some really deep discussions about the a...

6 years ago

TTP #152 - Matter of A Pinion

<p>The RetroRidoctopus guys are back!&nbsp; They once again join forces with Patsy and Ashes to talk more about the King of the Kaiju, the Big G himself, Godzilla!&nbsp; This time they'll be discussing his most recent incarnations, powers, skills, and ...

6 years ago

TTP #151 - Mock .5

<p>This week Patsy and Ashes welcome 75% of the Retro Ridoctopus Podcast to talk about Kaiju! Boss Rush Mode, Parasite Steve and 8-Bit Alchemy discuss Rodan, Mothra and King Ghidorah to get you ready for Godzilla: King of the Monsters! They also announ...

6 years ago

TTP #150 - Plastic & Fantastic

<p>Come on Barbie, let's go party! On this plastic and fantastic episode of Throwdown Thursday (hosted by the incomparable Mistress of Merlot), Patsy and Ashes celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Barbie! They discuss her history, companions, cultural imp...

6 years ago

TTP #149 - Never Tell Me the Odds!

<p>This week Patsy and Ashes talk nerdy and dig into the Star Wars Universe by talking about everyone's favorite scruffy-looking, Nerf-herding, high stakes gambling, Kessel-Run-Making, hotshot pilot, Han Solo! They discuss where they would fit within t...

6 years ago

TTP #148 - Avengers Friendgame Part 2: Shuri You Can't Be Serious

<p>Predictions, theories and amazing humor! That's what you get with this week's episode! Patsy and Ashes welcome back Oldman Wade, Young Lady Maria, Cretin Bob, Agent Nicole and in his 4th consecutive guest appearance, Powerful Brandon! The gang talks...

6 years ago

TTP #147 - Avengers Friendgame Part 1: The Halfening

<p>It's the team-up you've been waiting for!&nbsp; Agent Nicole, Old Man Wade, Young Lady Maria, Powerful Brandon, Adam Gumby and Cretin Bob join Patsy and Ashes to get you ready for Avengers Endgame!&nbsp; They discuss the importance of the history of...

6 years ago

TTP #146 - Heckman

<p>Powerful Brandon returns to talk about everyone's favorite cat- loving, cigar- smoking, Baby Ruth- eating demon, Hellboy! Patsy and Ashes discuss the film aesthetic while Brandon gives some background on the comic side of things. They also get some ...

6 years ago

TTP #145 - Whoa Black Adam, Bam SHAZAM!

<p>This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by returning guest Powerful Brandon to talk about one of the most fun superheroes around,&nbsp; SHAZAM! They discuss his origins, powers (including an alternate description of what the letters of SHAZAM stand for...

6 years ago

TTP #144 - CinemAbility: The Gold Standard

<p>This week Patsy and Ashes welcome writer/ director/ filmmaker Jenni Gold to talk about her film CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion, which is all about the representation of disabled people in film. They discuss the various struggles facing actors wi...