The Contenders

The Contenders

By Tobin Addington and Aislinn AddingtonTV & Film
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The Contenders episodes

  • 038 The Hunger Games (2012)
    YA dystopian future! Jennifer Lawrence in a star-making performance! And, of course, Tucci! The Addington siblings volunteer as tributes to do battle over the 2012 franchise-starter The Hunger Games! They cover everything from the differences with the book, Lenny Kravitz's muted performance, and the killer production design. Stay tuned for a tasty game and then hang around after the episode for a very -- VERY -- special treat!
    Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod
    On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com
    Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington
    Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT
    Find more shows: cageclub.me
    Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere
    Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA
    1 hr 15 min
  • 037 Booksmart (2019)
    The Addington siblings head back to high school to break all the rules with the new American classic Booksmart! Along the way, we get confessions, memories, bloopers, and Tobin's NPR voice. Does this under-watched gem live up to its considerable hype? Or does it exceed it? Plus: a surprisingly literary game catches Tobin off-guard. Can he make the grade? Only one way to find out!
    Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod
    On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com
    Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington
    Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT
    Find more shows: cageclub.me
    Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere
    Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA
    1 hr 32 min
  • 036 My Best Friend's Wedding (w/ Tony DeFrank)

    Julia Roberts pratfalls! Surprisingly cruel hijinks! Huge -- and I mean HUGE -- cell phones! The Addington siblings journey back to the mid-'90s to watch Julia Roberts turn her sweetheart reputation on its head in My Best Friend's Wedding. Special guest and MBFW super-fan Tony DeFrank joins the conversation to decide if the comedy is too cringe-worthy, how it may actually be a stealth musical, and whether Dermot Mulroney is even worth it. Plus, as always, Aislinn concocts a delightful game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: [email protected] Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

    1 hr 17 min
  • 035 Jupiter Ascending (w/ Joey Lewandowski)

    Gravity boots! Human-harvesting aliens! Channing Tatum as a part-dog space hunter! The Addington siblings enlist Joey Lewandowski to guide them through the weird and wild worlds of Jupiter Ascending. Aislinn explains how it’s like a salad. Joey shares how many copies he owns. And Tobin unleashes the hottest of hot takes on Eddie Redmayne’s unhinged performance. Come for the convoluted space opera, stay for the game that straightens it all out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: [email protected] Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

    1 hr 30 min
  • The CageClub Podcast Network Celebrates its 1000th Episode!
    In August 2015, we released our very first podcast and proceeded to tear through Nicolas Cage’s filmography at a breakneck pace. We had no idea that we'd continue after we finished Cage’s filmography, but we asked, “What’s next?” and went from there. After nearly four years, we are releasing our 1,000th episode.
    In this episode, Joey Lewandowski talked many of your favorite CageClub Podcast Network hosts: Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm, Joe Two of 2 Fast 2 Forever, Chris Podcasts of Now and Again, Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films, Jordan Polan-Clarke and Cara Gael O’Regan of Wistful Thinking, Aislinn Addington of The Contenders, Lindsay Gibb of Winona Forever, Jonah Rubino of X is for Podcast, and Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse of .html.
    Thank you for listening. Share your favorite episode or memory with us by emailing [email protected]!
    2 hr 43 min
  • 034 Dumplin' (w/ Rhys Finch)

    Pageants! Protests! And, yes, more Dolly Parton! This week the Addington siblings tap their toes along with a kickin' soundtrack to the 2018 Neflix original Dumplin'! Joined by special guest (and one-time Texan) Rhys Finch, they discuss the comedic chops of Jennifer Aniston, the everlasting virtues of Dolly Parton, and Aislinn's very own award-winning pageant history! You truly don't want to miss this one. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: [email protected] Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Rhys on Twitter: @whoisrhysfinch Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

    1 hr 16 min
  • 033 Barb Wire (1996)
    Wow. Um. Okay. This week, the Addington siblings take a chance on the 1996 Pamela Anderson vehicle Barb Wire. Does it live up to its reputation as a terrible movie? Or is it a hidden feminist masterpiece? Would Tobin rather watch Hocus Pocus? Would Aislinn rather watch... Aliens?!?! Only one way to find out. Plus, the game redeems everything. Listen... if you dare!
    Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod
    On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com
    Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington
    Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT
    Find more shows: cageclub.me
    Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere
    Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA
    47 min
  • 032 Obvious Child (w/ Gaaby Rappaport)

    From getting dumped and getting fired to an unplanned pregnancy with a nice one-night-stand, Jenny Slate's Donna is dealing with a serious quarter-life crisis in Obvious Child. Luckily, the Addington siblings -- along with special guest Gaaby Rappaport -- are here to empathize, sympathize, and laugh along to this low budget 2014 rom-com that just happens to pivot around the main character's abortion. Join us as we dig through it all, plus go off on a bunch of tangents. Then, find us on Twitter to play along with the game as we attempt to create the perfect indie movie bingo card! Add your clichés today! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: [email protected] Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

    1 hr 14 min
  • 031 Captain Marvel (2019)
    What do you get when you mix a pair of indie filmmakers, one of the biggest film franchises, a female lead, and a killer cat? 2019's Captain Marvel! (And some stratospheric expectations!) Can Brie Larson's Captain Marvel take us to the stars? Does Aislinn hate shape-shifting characters more than Tobin loves fish-out-of-water stories? And why can't we all have visionary chats with Annette Benning? Plus, the Addington siblings are joined by an extra special (and very generous) guest to play a 90s-inspired game with more twists and turns than the movie itself!
    Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod
    On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com
    Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington
    Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT
    Find more shows: cageclub.me
    Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere
    Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA
    1 hr 33 min
  • BONUS! Hope Floats (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh)

    SURPRISE! It's time for very special bonus mini-sode! The Addington siblings celebrate getting to 10 Patreon members by asking special guest Joe Bolenbaugh to swing down south for a taste of Hope Floats. Luxuriate in late-90s nostalgia! Assess Harry Connick, Jr.'s attributes! And learn more about Aislinn's romantic history than you ever imagined! Plus, our most scientific game yet... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: [email protected] Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

    46 min

About The Contenders

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Welcome to The Contenders, the show about the movies made by and starring women who refuse to play by the rules.