Best Ashley Chavez Podcasts (2024)

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Pitch Black / Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay (with JC Chavez) 1:05:08

3h ago1:05:08

1:05:08

This week, we're learning to be afraid of the dark with the 2000 sci-fi action thriller PITCH BLACK! A breakout film for Vin Diesel, it's also become his favorite franchise, and he's been keeping the Richard B. Riddick torch burning across sequels, animated films, and of course video games. JC Chavez joins us to talk about the film and it's prequel…

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The Italian Job (2003) 58:34

5d ago58:34

58:34

We're hopping back into our Mini Coopers for another turn at THE ITALIAN JOB! This time, we're looking at the vastly different 2003 heist movie, featuring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton and a standout supporting cast! This remake has a very different energy than the cheeky original, but is it still fun? We'll find out before diving i…

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The Italian Job (1969) 1:10:27

7d ago1:10:27

1:10:27

We're blowing the bloody doors off of British classic THE ITALIAN JOB! The cult favorite starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward became one of the definitive films of London in the swinging 60s, and featured some of the most elaborate and impressive car stunts yet put on film. We talk about the film as well as the 2002 game adaptation, a faithful re…

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The Mask of Zorro (with Diego de los Reyes) 1:18:03

15d ago1:18:03

1:18:03

This week, special guest Diego de los Reyes joins us for 1998's swashbuckling throwback, THE MASK OF ZORRO! We talk all about the film and the careers of Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, before transitioning to the Game Boy Color-exclusive game adaptation that tries some perhaps overly-ambitious gameplay ideas for the ti…

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SPECIAL: Fallout Extravaganza! 1:31:28

22d ago1:31:28

1:31:28

We're taking a bit of a detour this week, deviating from our usual movie-to-game pipeline to talk about the recent release of the FALLOUT TV show! The three of us are FALLOUT fanatics and couldn't resist the opportunity to talk about both the show and the games, which have experienced a massive surge in popularity and seem to be dictating an intere…

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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (with Syd Goin) 1:33:41

29d ago1:33:41

1:33:41

We're putting up our quarters for the dazzling, energetic, and heartfelt SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD! Edgar Wright's 2010 adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novel series was a box office disappointment that has become one of the most beloved movies of the decade, and has found success in just about every other medium in the process. Actress…

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The Last Starfighter 1:07:00

1M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Greetings, Starfighter! We're taking the fight straight to the Ko'Dan Empire this week, because we're talking about the 1984 cult favorite THE LAST STARFIGHTER! The tale of a young video game whiz who gets recruited to join an interstellar war is renowned for its fun atmosphere and groundbreaking CGI special effects, but how does it hold up 40 year…

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Beastly (with Whitney Benson) 1:26:49

2M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

A modern spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast trope, BEASTLY was a YA adaptation from 2011 that was plagued with delays, bad press, and some scathing reviews. But is it any good? No, it's not! But we still have fun talking about it, because we're joined by our friend Whitney Benson to break down this bananas movie and the even more bizarre, hil…

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The Da Vinci Code (with Ashley Park) 1:35:08

2M ago1:35:08

1:35:08

This week, we're exposing the greatest cover-up in human history by cracking THE DA VINCI CODE! Ron Howard's 2006 film starring Tom Hanks was just one part of an unprecedented literary phenomenon, which also included an often-forgotten Xbox game adaptation! Actress and filmmaker Ashley Park joins us for a slappy and hilarious episode where we cover…

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Tangled (with Ailish Collins) 55:15

2M ago55:15

55:15

The film that helped usher in a second renaissance for Disney, TANGLED's legacy may have been overshadowed by FROZEN, but it remains an important and interesting film for Disney nerds. We're discussing the film this week with returning guest Ailish Collins, before diving into the co-op platformer TANGLED: THE VIDEO GAME! Hosted by Steve Guntli, Jen…

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Creed (with Sid Desai) 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Our ROCKY miniseries comes to an end as the Rocky passes the gloves down to the next generation in 2015's CREED! Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film was a surprise critical and commercial smash that reignited interest in the ROCKY franchise. We're discussing the film this week with our friend Sid Desai, before playing our first VR game, CREED: RISE …

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Rocky Balboa 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

An aging Rocky steps back into the ring 30 years after the first film for 2006's ROCKY BALBOA! Is this throwback a welcome return to the Italian Stallion's roots or does it adhere too closely to the classic formula? We give it a deep dive, as well as it's PSP exclusive game adaptation! Hosted by Steve Guntli, Jennifer "JBan" Bannister, and Justin W…

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Rocky 1:10:49

3M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

The uplifting 70's classic ROCKY is a quintessential underdog story both on screen and in real life. It helped turn writer-star Sylvester Stallone into one of the most successful actors of his generation, and shaped the future of sports movies to come. We're kicking off a three-part exploration of the ROCKY franchise, starting with the 1976 origina…

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The Flintstones 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

In 1994, Steven Spielberg bankrolled an ostentatious, live-action version of the beloved 1960's cartoon series THE FLINTSTONES, and it remains one of the weirder blockbusters of the 90s. We talk about it's strange production, it's failed sequel, and of course it's 1995 SNES adaptation, in which John Goodman's head is transported onto a cartoon body…

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Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker 59:49

3M ago59:49

59:49

This week we're going undercover for ALEX RIDER: OPERATION STORMBREAKER! If you've never heard of this 2006 teen spy thriller, you're not alone; this adaptation of a the popular YA novel series flopped hard at the box office, despite having an unbelievably stacked cast. We're going to go over all of the various production and execution issues of th…

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Seven Samurai / Seven Samurai 20XX 1:02:52

4M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Akira Kurosawa's 1954 masterpiece SEVEN SAMURAI is maybe the defining film of Japanese cinema, a sprawling adventure epic that has influenced almost every action movie since. It's a momentous achievement, but how do you meet up to that standard with a video game? SEVEN SAMURAI 20XX attempts to tackle the original by not tackling it, moving the acti…

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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story 57:50

4M ago57:50

57:50

Perhaps the only video game based on a biopic, but if any biopic lends itself to gamification, it's DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY. This 1993 confection is a highly fanciful, action-heavy portrayal of the martial arts legend that goes real heavy on the cheese. The belated video game adaptation translates the film's plot into an oddball fighting game. …

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Reservoir Dogs (with Chuy Zarate) 1:16:22

4M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Prepare to flash back to the 90s with the seminal indie film RESERVOIR DOGS, the tight, tense thriller that launched the career of Quentin Tarantino. Austin improv great Chuy Zarate joins us this week for one of our wildest and funniest episodes to date, as we cover both the 1992 film and the surprisingly forgotten 2006 Xbox adaptation! Hosted by S…

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The Jungle Book (with Hannah Neuhauser) 1:18:49

4M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Nothing but the bare necessities this week, as we discuss the 1967 Disney classic THE JUNGLE BOOK! Our friend and resident animation scholar Hannah Neuhauser joins us as we dig in on old Uncle Walt's last movie ever, a rollicking, jazzy adventure with a banger of a score. Then, we're taking on the game adaptations for SNES and Genesis, a couple of …

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Cutthroat Island 1:08:19

4M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

It's one thing for a movie to fail; it's another for a movie to fail and take multiple careers, a studio, and even an entire genre down with it. But that's the legacy of CUTTHROAT ISLAND, a raucous 1995 pirate adventure that for a while was the biggest box office bomb of all time. We dig into the crazy and cursed production of the film before talki…

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Naopleon Dynamite (with Woody Ciskowski) 1:05:42

5M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

We unleash our sick podcasting skills on the sleeper sensation NAPOLEON DYNAMITE from 2004! Woody Ciskowski of the Ultra 64 / Wii Universe podcast joins us to talk about the impact and legacy of Jared Hess' indie hit before moving on to the 2007 PSP game adaptation that may or may not be the most accurate representation of a movie we've yet talked …

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The Recruit / Ice Nine 1:09:20

5M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Though it was a hit at the time of release, the 2003 espionage thriller THE RECRUIT has essentially been lost to time, a footnote in the careers of Colin Farrell and Al Pacino. But improbably, the movie spawned an adaptation of sorts. Called ICE NINE when released, it's a Game Boy Advance first-person shooter, which is just... weird. We dig into it…

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WALL-E 1:08:03

5M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Disney's loveable trash robot WALL-E takes center stage this week! Our first PIXAR film, this heartfelt sci-fi opus blends the best elements of the company's feature length and short film output, with endlessly charming results. After the movie, we're gonna talk about the PS2 game adaptation, which has a lofty reputation of Disney games to adhere t…

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174. How to be Chic and Not So Serious Resolutions 44:34

5M ago44:34

44:34

On this episode we talk about different ways we think we can be more pulled together and chic in this next year. Spoiler, it's not just about appearances but about being kind as well. We list our not so serious resolutions which include learning to like martinis and getting in a fight in a bar (guess which one belongs with who). We also give our re…

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The Punisher 1:13:27

5M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Prepare for punishment, because this week we're talking about Marvel's original anti-hero, THE PUNISHER! The iconic comics character has had a few at-bats with big screen adaptations, but the 2004 version starring Tom Jane and John Travolta is the closest the series has come to cinematic legitimacy. But does this mid-aughts actioner stand the test …

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Home Alone 2: Lost In New York 52:44

6M ago52:44

52:44

Is the second time the charm or is it just more of the same? We'll find out as we close out our miniseries on HOME ALONE, as well as our month-long Christmas extravaganza! We're watching the 1992 film and then playing the SNES platformer it inspired, complete with all the killer luggage and jumping mops! Hosted by Steve Guntli, Jennifer "JBan" Bann…

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Home Alone 1:00:58

6M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Merry Christmas, you filthy animals! No holiday celebration is complete without HOME ALONE, the mega-hit 90s comedy that made an unusual superstar out of 10-year-old Macauly Culkin! We're watching the film, and then playing the oddball game adaptations, which had the potential to be really interesting... Hosted by Steve Guntli, Jennifer "JBan" Bann…

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173. A Few of Out Favorite Things, Holiday Edition 40:44

6M ago40:44

40:44

On this episode we do our end of the year wrap up where we recap our favorite things of 2023 including movies, books, trips, podcast episodes and guests, and so much more. We talk about Abby traveling home for the holidays and what we're looking forward to the most.

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Elf (GBA) 59:40

6M ago59:40

59:40

ELF, Jon Favreau's holiday blockbuster that launched Will Ferrell's film career, has gone from a cute alternative to stodgy Christmas fare to an inescapable juggernaut. Does the movie still hold up or is it getting overexposed? We answer that, while also playing the forgotten 2004 Game Boy Advance adaptation! Hosted by Steve Guntli, Jennifer "JBan"…

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172. Moving to a New City, Dating, and Making Friends with Kat Wellington 44:20

6M ago44:20

44:20

On this episode we sit down with Kat Wellington, also known as Wash Your Pillowcases on TikTok, to talk all about her recent cross-country move. We hear a few stories about how she was catfished in high school, adopting her cat, and gaining fame on social media. We then hear about her decision to leave her home state for something new, how she's ma…

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Die Hard 1:16:23

6M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Yippee-kay-ay, everyone! We're climbing into the ducts to cover the timeless, indisputable Christmas classic and ur-text for modern action films, 1988's DIE HARD! John McTiernan's classic revitalized the entire action genre and made an instant superstar out of Bruce Willis, and it's earned it's place in many people's yearly tradition. We're also di…

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171. Comparison Over the Holidays 43:05

6M ago43:05

43:05

On this episode we do a fun catch-up and talk a little more about our Thanksgivings. We talk about some recent cheap thrills we've had and what we're looking forward to at Christmas. We get into overconsumption and ways to try and combat that. We talk about an addiciton to shopping, especially when we're pushed so many products by influencers, and …

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The Polar Express 53:32

7M ago53:32

53:32

Punch your ticket and hop onto our one-way trip to the Uncanny Valley, because we're kicking off an entire month of Christmas movies with THE POLAR EXPRESS! Robert Zemeckis' expensive, high-tech animated feature highlights some cutting edge motion capture but an unavoidably creepy style. We'll break it down before playing the PS2 game adaptation th…

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170. We're Girls, We're Gonna Talk About Life in Our 20s with Madeleine Byrne 50:12

7M ago50:12

50:12

On this episode we hung out with Madeleine Byrne! She's a working actress and content creator (you might recognize her for her 90s bits on TikTok, we're girls trend, or from a recent show). We talk a bit about life in the industry, showing up for auditions, getting cast in rolls, and life in Los Angeles. We also chat 90s nostalgia, Mean Girls, and …

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Alien Resurrection 1:19:01

7M ago1:19:01

1:19:01

We're concluding our deep dive into the ALIEN franchise this week with a look at 1997's ALIEN RESURRECTION, the weirdest, goopiest, kinkiest movie in the franchise to date! Sigourney Weaver returns with an entirely new take on Ripley, and while your mileage may vary on how successful it is, it's undeniably fascinating. We're also playing our first …

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Alien 3 1:12:07

7M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Strap into your power loader and get ready for the ride of your life, because this week we're taking on James Cameron's ALIENS! One of the most influential action movies of all time, this film has an outsized impact on video games in particular, with more game adaptations than any other title we've covered so far! We narrowed it down to the 1990 ar…

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169. Gratitude vs Thankfulness and a Book Club 47:36

7M ago47:36

47:36

On this episode we're talking all things Thanksgiving. We talk about Abby's tour of Thanksgivings across America and how we're both eagerly anticipating the night before. We do a deep dive on what it means to have gratitude in your daily life and talk about ways to practice mindfulness and appreciation, especially when you're in a slump. We do a le…

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Aliens 1:06:50

7M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Strap into your power loader and get ready for the ride of your life, because this week we're taking on James Cameron's ALIENS! One of the most influential action movies of all time, this film has an outsized impact on video games in particular, with more game adaptations than any other title we've covered so far! We narrowed it down to the 1990 ar…

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168. Talia Lichtstein is Looking at the Big Picture: Dating, Friends, and Family 1:03:42

7M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

On this episode we're sitting down with someone you'll probably recognize from TikTok: Talia Lichtstein! We have so much fun talking and looking at a lot of the big pictures in life. We start with hearing her most embarrasing Halloween story and then get into social media fame. We get dating advice from her including: worst first dates, when to gho…

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Alien 59:46

8M ago59:46

59:46

Light your flamethrowers and check your ducts (ducks?), because we're kicking off our longest and slimiest miniseries yet with our look at the ALIEN franchise! We're starting with Ridley Scott's terrifying 1979 masterwork, ALIEN, with it's iconic creature design, tense atmosphere, and the proper debut of the great Sigourney Weaver as Ripley! We're …

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167. 25 Lessons for Ashley’s 25th Birthday 58:30

8M ago58:30

58:30

On this episode we’re doing one of our favorites of the year: 25 life lessons for Ashley’s 25th birthday! This is always a fan favorite and we’re covering themes like comparison, loneliness, learning, and keeping the people you love close. We’re also breaking down 1989 Taylor’s Version, as well as recapping Abby’s trip to California to celebrate As…

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The Blair Witch Project 1:10:21

8M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

We bid a fond farewell to spooky season this week with a look back at the seminal indie film sensation THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT! Love it or hate it, it's impossible to deny the huge impact this movie had on pop culture. We're also playing the 2019 game adaptation, BLAIR WITCH, a first-person survival horror game that features a real good boy named B…

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Warlock (with Christian Lewis) 58:52

8M ago58:52

58:52

The 1989 horror flick WARLOCK was slow to build it's audience, but it found a dedicated cult thanks to it's witchy atmosphere and great performances from Julian Sands and Richard E. Grant. Today, we're talking about the original film, plus the long-delayed tie-in game for the SNES! The awesome Christian Lewis subs in for Justin this week to talk ab…

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166. Bran Flakezz on Life as an Influencer, Relationships, and the Mid 20s 53:59

8M ago53:59

53:59

On this episode we talk with Brandon Edelman, better known as Bran Flakezz by his fans, about his rise to stardom. He'd based in Philly, has been making content for several years, and left his full time job to pursue it. We talk about his Survivor themed Bar Mitzvah, growing up, getting famous, and what life is like behind the scenes. We also hear …

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Puppet Master (with Jarrod Hornbeck) 1:23:58

8M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Puppet Master and video games in the same room? What is this, a crossover episode?! This week, Jarrod Hornbeck, Steve's co-host on Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks, joins the gang to talk about PUPPET MASTER, the direct-to-video icon that launched the expansive Full Moon universe of horror! We're talking over the original film, and then playing the n…

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165. Health, Wellness, and Beauty Tips from Runway Model, Kylie Vonnahme 52:51

8M ago52:51

52:51

On this episode we sit down with editorial/runway model, Kylie Vonnahme, to talk about her journey of getting scouted at a Taylor Swift concert to becoming a professional model. She gives us a behind the scenes scoop on what it's like to get scouted, walk the runway, and be involved in fashion week. We also get countless health, wellness, and beaut…

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1:12:42

8M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

This week, we're kicking off an entire month of horror with THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE! Tobe Hooper's visceral 1975 classic has been turned into a hit asymmetrical multiplayer game, and we're here to test out both that game and the oddball 1983 Atari version that you may not know about! Hosted by Steve Guntli , Jennifer "JBan" Bannister, and Justi…

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164. Fall Fun and Activity Ideas 45:09

9M ago45:09

45:09

One of our favorite seasons is finally upon us and we're excited about it. On this episode we talk about the recent goings ons in our lives, upcoming trips, and what we're looking forward to. We give you a bunch of recs for ways to make these next two months feel really festive and cozy. We talk about some of the activities we want to accomplish an…

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Addams Family Values (with Hayato DeSouza) 1:09:07

9M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Our friend Hayato DeSouza comes by this week to help us talk about ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES, the 1993 sequel that improves upon the original in almost every way! We discuss Joan Cusack's iconic performance, the film's place in the gay canon, and of course the SNES game adaptation, which places Uncle Fester into a LEGEND OF ZELDA-like adventure. It's ou…

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163. Changing Friendships, Writing Books, and Making Choices in Your 20s with author Lauryn Chamberlain 46:47

9M ago46:47

46:47

On this episode we sit down with author Lauryn Chamberlain to discuss her brand new book: Who We Are Now. The novel follows four college best friends as they navigate life in their 20s and 30s, the choices they make, and how their relationships change with each other. Lauryn describes the writing, publishing, and characterization process to us. We …

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