Best Patsy the Angry Nerd and Ashes von Nitemare Podcasts (2024)

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TDT #335 - Dawn of the Ren 1:25:50

4d ago1:25:50

1:25:50

On this special early edition of Throwdown Thursday, Patsy and Ashes are joined by Dawn Higgins and Dr. Richard Fahey of the upcoming Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire, happening this upcoming weekend, April 27 & 28! They discuss what went into the creation of the event, how they were so fortunate to cast the amazing folks they did, and the storylines …

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TDT #334 - Go Go Godzilla! 1:17:14

16d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Patsy and Ashes overcome the pitfalls of technology when their podcast server temporarily goes down, but they're back to discuss Godzilla in Godzilla Minus One! They discuss not only this version, but also their favorite incarnations of the creature over his 70-year history! From his motivations, abilities, and journey through cinema, they cover as…

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TDT #333 - What Was I Made For? 1:10:46

23d ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Patsy and Ashes have returned amidst a new job and battling sickness to discuss Ashes' favorite film of 2023, Barbie, and the characters therein! From who Barbie and Ken are at the beginning of the film and who they are at the end, to their journey to self-discovery and what it means on multiple levels for both of them, as well as the audience! The…

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TDT #332 - Gabby and Katie, Who Dared. 1:50:08

1M ago1:50:08

1:50:08

Patsy and Ashes are back this week to welcome filmmakers Gabrielle Rosson and Katie Killourhy! They are on the show to discuss the subject of one of their most recent films, Lois Weber. They discuss her incredible accomplishments, and why you've most likely never heard of her. They also discuss some of the upcoming events that not only will they be…

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TDT #331 - Dead of Winter: Reanimated 58:33

2M ago58:33

58:33

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the success of the First Annual Dead of Winter Horror Festival! From the preparation that went into it to the amazing reception of the attendees, to the WORLD PREMIERE OF ASHES' DIRECTORIAL DEBUT! They also discuss how infused chocolates can be a substitute for melatonin, and much more in this week's ep…

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TDT #330 - Belongingness and Inclusivitude! 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

Patsy and Ashes return to discuss the upcoming Dead of Winter Horror Festival with special guest James Lamond! James gives the rundown of what to expect during the event, and even reveals a couple of the world-premiere films that will be screening there! All this plus the update on Ashes' directorial debut, a brief look at what's coming up soon on …

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TDT # 329 - Put Up Your Dukes! 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Patsy and Ashes are back and have brought a guest along for this week's ride! They are joined by Christopher Dukes from the new Amazon anthology film Very Frightening Tales (see link below), in which he stars alongside Joe Estevez and Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts! He discusses his journey through the film industry, and how he approaches vario…

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TDT #328 - "It's This One" 1:19:44

3M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Patsy and Ashes are back to tell you about The Holdovers! From Patsy's experience on set during the making of the movie to Ashes' first thoughts watching it, they cover all aspects of the characters and the actors who bring them to life! Patsy also shares stories of his interactions with Paul, director Alexander Payne, Da'Vine, Dominic, and other c…

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TDT #327 - Paul Giamatti, Barbie, and a Kaiju Walk Into a Bar... 1:44:14

3M ago1:44:14

1:44:14

Patsy and Ashes have returned! Fresh off a 3-month hiatus they are back to give you their top films and characters of 2023 as well as the things they are most looking forward to in 2024! They discuss their new film endeavors, their production company, what they've got planned for the near future, and more! All this plus a preview of the next couple…

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TDT #326 - A Little Glass Vial? 1:52:57

6M ago1:52:57

1:52:57

Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss one of their favorite musicals, Repo! The Genetic Opera! They also give you a rundown of the time they got to meet some of the cast at a convention that no longer exists, and how the recent convention brought back memories and helped ease the loss. In the main body of the conversation, they really take a deep div…

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TDT #325 - Direct-ly Responsible! 1:30:34

7M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

This week Patsy and Ashes discuss their recent experience at the Shawna Shea Film Festival! From their first experiences as patrons to how they felt attending as filmmakers, they cover a wide variety of influences and interactions that led them to believe in themselves and their ability to create films! They also discuss their favorites from the fe…

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TDT #324 - Do You Also Say "Frodrick"? 1:25:40

7M ago1:25:40

1:25:40

Patsy and Ashes are back this week to discuss the characters of Young Frankenstein! From how the original work by Mary Shelley and subsequent films based on that story influenced Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder when they created this film to some wild behind-the-scenes stories about what went on during filming! They also give you their favorite parody f…

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TDT #323 - Jonas Taylor and the Water Buggies! 1:42:12

8M ago1:42:12

1:42:12

This week Patsy and Ashes dive into the Hadal Zone to bring you their thoughts on Jonas Taylor from The Meg franchise, including both the books and films! From his swarthy British charm to his real-life swimming and diving skills, they cover what makes Jason Statham's portrayal so much different than that of the character depicted in the books. Not…

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TDT #322 - Gill-ty Pleasure! 1:29:07

8M ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Patsy and Ashes are back! This week, in time for the tenth anniversary of the film, they're discussing the characters of Sharknado! From their character evolution to their crossover events, this episode has it all! They also explain what sharksploitation really means and some of their favorite films in this subgenre! They also give an update on wha…

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TDT #321 - It's Morbid Time! 1:34:38

9M ago1:34:38

1:34:38

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the Dr J who couldn't dunk, Dr J Robert Oppenheimer! They discuss their thoughts on his portrayal by Cillian Murphy in the blockbuster Christopher Nolan film and the differences and creative liberties taken to enhance the story, as well as the devastating impact he felt from what the bombs ultimately le…

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TDT #320 - Let Mattel You About Barbie's Friends! 1:19:45

9M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Patsy and Ashes (mostly Ashes, let's be honest here) are back this week to discuss all of Barbie's friends and cohorts to get you ready for one of the summer's hottest movies! First, though, Patsy has to thank the folks who helped him bring his own movie to life, and the two of them need to divulge the other toys they would like to see get the film…

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TDT #319 - The Shark That Almost Ate My Cocaine! 1:05:25

10M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Patsy and Ashes have returned to discuss Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody in Jaws: The Revenge! They talk about their first impressions of the film, how it's aged, and how it compares to the others in this franchise. They also give their least favorite sequels of all time, Patsy still isn't getting the hang of how to get the Battle Theme working correc…

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TDT #318 - Keep on Keepin' Keaton On 1:12:22

10M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Patsy and Ashes Return! This week they are back to discuss Michael Keaton's turn as Batman and Bruce Wayne! They discuss where he ranks for them on the all-time list of Batman/Bruce Wayne portrayals, who they prefer playing certain villains, and much more! They also dive into how Keaton and Tim Burton teamed up to create the first real "gritty rebo…

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TDT #317 - A Dinglehopper and a Snarfblatt Walk Into a Bar... 1:27:32

11M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about The Little Mermaid! They compare and contrast the source material with the theatrical releases, as well as highlight some major differences that were prompted by some other Disney adaptations! They also discuss their favorite classic Disney films (and Patsy cheats, as usual). All this, a new battle, and more o…

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TDT #316 - An Appointment with Dr. Saville 2:02:45

11M ago2:02:45

2:02:45

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by several of the creative folks who helped bring 2022's multi-award-winning film Dr. Saville's Horror Show to life! Featuring director Kevin Phipps, Kirk Levingar who played Drew, writer/producer Craig Chenery, and Dr. Saville himself- Allen Valor! They discuss the perils of police visits to set, dealing with c…

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TDT #315 - Coop's Gonzo About the Electric Mayhem! 1:49:02

12M ago1:49:02

1:49:02

This week Patsy and Ashes are back with a special guest, Justin Cooper, to talk about one of the most extraordinary musical acts in history, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! Throughout this episode, they journey back to their childhoods to reminisce about the music from various Muppet and Muppet-adjacent properties before finally settling in on t…

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TDT #314 - Ren-aissance Man! 1:21:48

12M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about Robert Montague Renfield! From his origins in Bram Stoker's classic novel to his most recent depiction in Renfield, starring Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage, ahem, Academy Award Winner Nicolas Cage! They give their top Cage performances, discuss their thoughts on the character and how he has evolved,…

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TDT #313 - Wick-ed High Pedestal! 1:55:55

12M ago1:55:55

1:55:55

May the 4th be with you! This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the John Wick franchise, having just seen the fourth and most recent installment of the film series! They will not only give you the history of the character and how he came to be - both on the screen and off - but they will also give you their favorite action franchises, a new battl…

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TDT #312 - Shants and Shark Sluts 2:00:56

1y ago2:00:56

2:00:56

This week Patsy and Ashes are here to discuss their experience with the Boulet Brothers' Dragula Titans Tour! They discuss their favorite SuperMonsters and performances, as well as their favorites from seasons past! They also delve into why drag isn't nearly as dangerous as some people might like you to think it is! All of this plus battle results,…

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TDT #311 - Bear-ly Lethal! 1:13:28

1y ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss Pablo Escobear from the real-life story of Cocaine Bear (now a major motion picture). They teach you about the real story that inspired the film, as well as how the events were sensationalized to make a feature. They also discuss how Elizabeth Banks used the film to tell a revenge story for the unfortunate creatu…

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TDT #310 - The Tree of Valinor, the Song of Gold 1:56:09

1y ago1:56:09

1:56:09

In a surprise twist, this week Patsy and Ashes are on the receiving end of an interview! Longtime listener and first-time guest Laurelyn joins the show as a part of her English assignment to interview interesting people! After a long, exhaustive search turned up no one interesting, Laurelyn is forced to chat with Patsy and Ashes instead! Laurelyn a…

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TDT # 309 - Exposing Man Thing! 1:30:25

1y ago1:30:25

1:30:25

This week Patsy and Ashes are exposing Man-Thing! No, not like that. They want to tell you about one of Marvel's hidden gems that made his "in the flesh" (so to speak) debut in Werewolf by Night after a series of teases, hints, and Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the MCU. They also give you their picks for the worst names for heroes and villains i…

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TDT #308 - Heir of the Dog 1:07:36

1y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Patsy and Ashes have returned and this week they're discussing Jack Russell of Werewolf by night! They delve deeply into his origin, family tree, powers and abilities, allies, enemies, and so much more! They also give you the resources to read and watch all of his adventures as well! All this plus a new battle, and what kind of were-creatures would…

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TDT #307 - Buy, Buy Birdies! 1:15:28

1y ago1:15:28

1:15:28

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by Jamie Lane- producer and actor from the 2022 Golf comedy Birdies! Jamie played the villain Adrian, and shares with the crew some great insight behind the scenes not only about how the film was made, but how they achieved some of the shots they were able to get with such a small crew! He also delves into how t…

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TDT #306 - How Throwdown Thursday Got Their Groove Back! 1:14:06

1y ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Patsy and Ashes are back to tell you about the media that they're most excited to consume this year! From movies to TV shows to video games, they give you their lists and want to know what YOU want to watch, read, and play! They also give you the events and experiences they have planned for this year that they're looking forward to, a preview of wh…

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TDT #305 - The Triumphant Return! 2:10:10

1y ago2:10:10

2:10:10

Patsy and Ashes are BACK! The first episode of 2023 has them revealing how much they missed being a part of your life on a weekly basis and their thoughts on their top characters from the media of 2022! They also give you a nice list of what their favorite films were, and Ashes drops some wine knowledge on you! All this and a preview of what's comi…

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TDT #304 - Fangs for Listening! 1:05:33

1+ y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined in their weeks-long Halloween crusade by Re-Gor and James Lamond to discuss the creatures of the night that suck the most - Vampires! From telling you which of the suite of vampiric abilities they would most like to have to their favorite vampires of all time, these two guests bring serious knowledge to the tabl…

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TDT #303 - The Real Monsters Are the Friends We Made Along the Way! 1:28:27

1+ y ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Patsy and Ashes are back this week to discuss another fun subject in their procession of spooky topics - movies, TV shows, and books in which the REAL threat is the people! There are plenty of awful people out there and in our favorite entertainment, they get to REALLY shine! They also discuss which fictional apocalypses they would fare best in, an…

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TDT #302 - It's the Final (Girl) Countdown! 1:24:06

1+ y ago1:24:06

1:24:06

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the trope of the Final Girl, and how they have evolved over the years. From Sally Hardesty to Dani Ardor, they discuss how things have changed when it comes to the Final Girl, as well as what the "Final Girl" trope was and how it came into existence. They also give their ideas about the next generation of ho…

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TDT #301 - Hail to the Chief! 1:39:27

1+ y ago1:39:27

1:39:27

Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about one of cinema's unsung heroes, Chief Martin Brody of Jaws! They discuss their experience with seeing the film on the big screen and in 3D for the first time, Ashes talks about seeing Jaws 2 for the first time (this week!) and how Brody's past affects his future! How did Martin Brody go from New York City cop t…

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TDT #300 - The 300th One 3:09:48

1+ y ago3:09:48

3:09:48

It's the 300th episode! Patsy and Ashes are joined by a whole slew of friends to discuss their top five character crushes, play some games, and win prizes! The show was originally live on YouTube, so if you'd prefer to watch it there, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7hoZoE9peEPlay along at home with the trivia, guess the TV and mo…

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TDT #299 - Close Encounters of the Worst Kind 1:47:34

1+ y ago1:47:34

1:47:34

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the various extra-terrestrials in film! While not covering everything, they break things down into a few categories - benevolent, malevolent, and neutral, and give several examples of each, even disagreeing on one of them! They also have a big announcement regarding the upcoming LIVE 300th episode, so b…

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TDT #298 - Dungeon Master of Puppets 1:08:41

2y ago1:08:41

1:08:41

This week it's time to check in on the Hellfire Club in Hawkins, Indiana, and talk about Eddie Munson of Stranger Things Season 4! From his hardcore introduction to his heartbreaking exit from the show, Patsy and Ashes chronicle his journey! But that's not all! They will give you their own experiences with Dungeons & Dragons, the real-life story th…

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TDT #297 - Bat-astrophic Failure! 1:31:04

2y ago1:31:04

1:31:04

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing a travesty of a superhero film, 1997's Batman & Robin! From what went wrong to what went horribly wrong, they discuss the characters, puns, costumes, production decisions, and merchandising opportunities that this film made, as well as the things that made zero sense! They also bring you their favorite versi…

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TDT #296 - Knight Writer! 1:40:24

2y ago1:40:24

1:40:24

This week Patsy and Ashes are talking about the characters that comprise the fantastic cast of 2001's A Knight's Tale! But they're not alone, they're joined by good friend and fellow podcaster Justin Cooper! They discuss how each character contributed to the overall journey, their favorite characters, and more! They also tell you what the sigils on…

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TDT #295 - Stay Angry 2:27:00

2y ago2:27:00

2:27:00

TW: Abortion, Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Violence, Self-Harm.In the wake of the monumental Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, this week Patsy and Ashes, along with the Good Witch Annamaria, deviate from the norm to discuss current events. They create a safe space to share stories, anger, and frustrations, their fears of the fu…

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TDT #294 - Between a Broc and a Chard Place! 1:37:35

2y ago1:37:35

1:37:35

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss The Bob's Burgers Movie! They discuss how the characters' arcs in the films intertwine with the stories that have been told thus far in the series. They tread on spoiler territory, but never fully get into anything that will ruin the story for anyone who hasn't yet seen the movie! They also discuss some…

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TDT #293 - The Val-idation of Joel Schumacher? 1:16:35

2y ago1:16:35

1:16:35

Patsy and Ashes are BACK! This week they're discussing the 1995 film Batman Forever and what might have been, considering the talent attached to this project. From Ashes' true feelings about Jim Carrey coming to light, and Patsy defending the work of Joel Schumacher (except for this and the subsequent Batman debacle) there are a lot of topics to co…

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TDT #292 - Drag. Filth. Horror. Glamour. 1:17:54

2y ago1:17:54

1:17:54

This week it's time to dig through the ditches and burn through the witches and talk about The Boulet Brothers Dragula! Patsy and Ashes discuss not only the phenomenon that has become the #1 series on Shudder, but who the Boulet Brothers are themselves! Patsy also discusses his harrowing surgery (with appropriate background music), Boston Bruins le…

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TDT #291 - Panda-monium! 1:21:15

2y ago1:21:15

1:21:15

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the main character from a film that Ashes has seen 163 (number may or may not be accurate) times - Meilin Lee from Turning Red! They discuss who she is, how the events of the film shape her journey, her relationship with her parents (and their reaction to her abrupt changes), and what metaphors might be lurk…

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TDT #290 - I Want a Sandwich, Have You Got Ham? 1:33:26

2y ago1:33:26

1:33:26

Patsy and Ashes are joined by fellow podcaster and awesome friend Old Man Wade, of the appropriately named Old Man Wade Show! He joins to discuss a character that somehow has escaped being a subject for nearly 300 episodes - BATMAN! More specifically, Robert Pattinson's portrayal of the titular character in the recently-released film. They discuss …

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TDT #289 - Personas Non Grata

2y ago

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In their first episode back after a two-month hiatus due to various life events, Patsy and Ashes are BACK! This week they're discussing master of disguise and all-around sociopath Roger Smith from the American Dad animated series from Seth MacFarlane! They discuss his alien powers and abilities, various personas, and interactions with not only the …

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TDT #288 - Larger Than Life is Just the Right Size 1:49:53

2y ago1:49:53

1:49:53

This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing the characters of one of the best, most heartwarming, confidence-building, self-realization films ever! They are of course talking about Vida Boheme, Noxeema Jackson, and Chi Chi Rodriguez (no, not that one - you wanna get sued?) from 1995's classic film, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar!They…

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TDT #287 - Integral Madrigal 1:50:37

2y ago1:50:37

1:50:37

This week Patsy and Ashes DO talk about Bruno! In fact, they're going to be discussing the entire Familia Madrigal from Disney's Encanto! From the fun Easter eggs hidden in plain sight in the family's clothing, to their various gifts and how they use them to the deeper significance of each gift. They also start off the show by discussing their favo…

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TDT #286 - Hashbrown Johnny Karate 1:41:59

2+ y ago1:41:59

1:41:59

This week it's the third installment of the Karate Kid/Cobra Kai series and this time Patsy and Ashes are discussing Johnny Lawrence! From stereotypical 80s bully/villain to sympathetic character, they discuss his journey as we get to learn about who he is, what motivates him, and how he came to be the guy we knew in the 80s. They also discuss how …

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