It’s a New week and a new Heavyweight Chumps Podcast. Mattox And Thundercookies discuss Mississippi’s attempt to get Medical Marijuana on the 2020 ballot. Then the fellas dive into the latest rumors surrounding Matt Reeves The Batman and the looming end of The Ashton Kutcher/Sam Elliott Series The Ranch. Afterwards a call comes in on the PhatLine from Oxford Film Festival Executive Director Melanie Addington who shares details on several upcoming festival-related event and offers her thoughts of social unrest after recent incidents in Oxford and Memphis.

It’s Episode 100 for The Heavyweight Chumps and it’s a wild ride that starts with thanks to previous guests and friends of the show (if we forgot anyone it was not intentional). To thank those involved in independent film over the 99 previous episodes, the guys dive back into that pool with writer/director Miles Doleac. Doleac’s newest film Hallowed Ground is a thought-provoking horror film set in Mississippi and centered around the trouble a married couple (Alice and Vera) find themselves in after inadvertently crossing a property line.

Today’s menu features a heaping helping of laughs as the guys get a buzz on the PhatLine from Memphis-based stand-up Comic Kate Lucas. Kate offers a look into the life of a working comedian and where she looks for inspiration, then things go off the rails. The discussion turns to her time as a morning radio host, a mutual hatred of the Charmin bears, getting lost in the desert and he look at one of Cosby’s accusers. Buckle up. And don’t get offended!

The Dark Side of the Ring documentary series on Viceland takes an in-depth look into some of professional wrestling’s biggest controversies. On this episode of The Heavyweight Chumps, a fan favorite and wrestling veteran, Steve Cox returns to share personal insights into the series’ installments on Bruiser Brody and The Von Erichs. “Do It To It” also shares some hilarious behind the scenes stories about working with these and more during his time in the Squared Circle.

In this newest episode, Mattox And Thundercookies answer the PhatLine to dive into the Punk Rock scene of Memphis with documentarian John Rash! In a deep interview Rash tells the story behind the number 1 punk rock documentary on Amazon Prime Negro Terror that focuses on the band of the same name and it’s ideals. The guys also learn more about the band’s late lead singer and Bassist Omar Higgins. Crank the volume and Rock out with us on this one!

You didn’t think we’d actually take Memorial Day off did you? Rest easy Chumpamaniacs, because we have some BRAND NEW facts about those famous Presidential spouses with The First Ladies Man Andrew Och! The Chumps also celebrate as only we can, with Food talk about the New Taco Bell Resort; Nostalgia moves on up as we give our thoughts on the LIVE ABC performances of All In the Family/ The Jeffersons and we WEIGH IN on our dream celebrity cookout guests!

We are back to chew the fat as we keep chugging along towards episode 100! Freshly Popped news about a New Wolverine, New Coke and the New 24/7 Title unveiled on Raw Monday Night! The 12 oz Philosopher dispenses knowledge as only he can; AND Memphis musician Tony Manard calls in to give us the scoop on his upcoming album, a wrestling inspired tune (also featured in this episode) and how he keeps his musical inspiration by playing with different musicians. Tune in. Buckle Up and let us fill your ears with all this Southern goodness. Shout out to Not a Boring Soup.

We’re BACK and we need to talk about a few things. #1 Disney now has control of Hulu and launching Disney+? Is this the end of Netflix? We have a few theories. #2 R-Patts as Batman? We debate what the casting could mean for The DC Cinematic Universe and if The Bat will SPARKLE! Then, joining us to dissect The Perks of Being a Wallflower and to suggest some alternatives is actress Melisa Breiner-Sanders. So tune in, and let our fat fill your ears.

The Chumps keep it Southern (even more than usual) in this episode and discuss the films of Jeff Nichols, Craig Brewer and more with Magnolia Film Festival Alumnus Jeremy Burgess. Mattox and ol Thundercookies also look at the recent slate of movie release dates thanks to the Disney-Fox purchase. A New Star Wars Trilogy. 4 New Avatar films (Mattox is not thrilled) and a Bob’s Burgers Movie! Taking from that announcement A Weigh in of Favorite Bobs Burgers episodes.

Troy from Podcast Wrestling Society calls in to discuss Bray Wyatt’s Firefly Funhouse, the upcoming Money in the Bank and the state of tag-team wrestling. Mattox And Thundercookies dish about crazy food news like Racist Donuts, Taco Bell, and laxative pizza! We can’t make this crap up!