Throwdown Thursday

Throwdown Thursday

By Patsy the Angry Nerd and Ashes von NitemareTV & Film
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Throwdown Thursday episodes

  • TTP #180 - Won't You Be Our Neighbor?
    This week Patsy and Ashes tackle another historical figure who has made their way into popular culture via film, Fred McFeely Rogers! They go on an emotional trolley ride through their childhood and highlight a few of the things we see in the new film and discuss how accurate they are to true events. There are a few times where tears are fought back as they talk about the message Mr. Rogers gave them as children and how they feel about his words today as adults. Grab some tissues because this is not your typical episode. All this, plus battle results and a look ahead at what they'll be covering in the next couple of weeks!
    1 hr 37 min
  • TTP #179 - Keeping Pace with Dom the Bounty Hunter
    This week we have the privilege of welcoming back Dominic Pace to talk about his most recent role as Gekko the bounty hunter in Disney's The Mandalorian! He gives us some behind the scenes insight, tells us what led to the role, and how the character as we know him came to be. We also get a glimpse into some upcoming projects Dominic has in store in the coming year! Listen to Patsy nerd out in a huge way as he and Dom discuss all and the Baby Yoda theme on this week's episode!
    1 hr 32 min
  • TTP #178 - Super Mega Festivities
    This week Patsy and Ashes discuss their adventures at Super Megafest! They talk about some of the people they met, vendors they saw, and how much they enjoyed The Warriors VIP experience! This episode has several interviews with the cast and crew that made The Warriors such a cult classic, including Bobbie Mannix the costume designer and creative force behind the iconic look of not just the Warriors, but every gang that was created for this film! There are some behind the scenes stories, and just what else these folks have been up to in the last 40 years! All this and more on this week's episode!
    1 hr 36 min
  • TTP #177 - Can You Count, Suckas?
    This week Patsy and Ashes are talking about the 1979 cult classic film The Warriors! They detail the characters' journey through the film, the real-life events that inspired the book and how that book was changed to be better suited to tell the story on the big screen! They detail how the characters grow and change throughout their perilous journey through enemy territory with danger all around - even when they're home they're not safe. They also dissect a couple of scenes and give some background information on how those scenes really highlight the actors' portrayal of the character, giving depth and emotional resonance to a character for whom we wouldn't normally be rooting! There's also a new battle and details on how you can win over $250 in Star Wars merch! All this and more on this week's episode!
    1 hr 45 min
  • TTP #176 - Harriet Tubman, Superhuman.

    This week Patsy and Ashes are pleased to be joined by Cory of the From the Canopy Podcast as they discuss their first historical figure, Harriet Tubman! They talk about her life, her incredible accomplishments, her impact on history, and the stuff you won't see in school textbooks! From a terrible accident when she was a teenager, her escape from slavery, her contributions to the Underground Railroad, a few depictions in pop culture, and what she did after the Civil War Patsy, Ashes, and Cory will educate, inform and hopefully entertain you as they discuss one of the greatest, most badass person ever to walk the Earth. All this plus wine, science and a preview of coming attractions!

    Closing music - "Stand Up" performed by Cynthia Erivo

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    2 hr 7 min
  • TTP # 175 - Michael Audrey Myers: Family Man

    This week Patsy is without Ashes due to illness, possibly Wine Flu, but is joined by another badass lady, Constance Payne! Constance is an actor, stunt coordinator, MMA fighter and so much more and she's here to talk about one of the original and best slashers, Michael Audrey Myers! They discuss his origin, convoluted attempts to continue his story, reboots, remakes, obsession with his family, and more! They also discuss some of Constance's roles, jobs, and contributions to film. Plus Patsy reveals battle results, previews next week's episode and guest and so much more on this week's episode!

    Closing music: Stabbing in the Dark by Ice Nine Kills

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    1 hr 22 min
  • TTP # 174 - Voorhees a Jolly Good Fellow

    This week Patsy has lost most of his voice so Ashes steps in to host as they discuss Mrs. Voorhees' only son, Jason! But they're not alone, as they're joined by a Broke Horror Fan, filmmaker Alex DiVencenzo! They discuss Jason's origins, family life, favorite methods of dispatching camp counselors (and pretty much anyone else in his path) as well as an interesting theory behind a power Jason has that not too many people talk about. They also discuss where their paths will be crossing at upcoming events, offer up a new battle, plus science and wine! All this and more on this week's episode!

    Closing music: Ice Nine Kills - Thank God It's Friday

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    1 hr 26 min
  • TTP #173 - Ab-Norman Behavior
    It's Ashes' birthday! And for the occasion, it's time to talk about one of the first-ever movie slashers, Norman Bates! But Patsy and Ashes aren't alone, they're joined by Mr. Most Days Off from the Best Darn Diddly Simpsons Review Podcast! The three of them discuss not only Norman Bates from Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho, but they also delve into some of the trivia surrounding the film, the origins of the character and his impact on pop culture as well as the sequels that spawned from the classic original. There's also the results of the most recent battles, Miles shares his Mount Rushmore of Horror and Patsy reveals the rules for an awesome giveaway!
    1 hr 26 min
  • TTP #172 - Getting Down with Ghost Face
    This week Patsy and Ashes continue their foray into Slasher flicks by delving into Wes Craven's Scream Quadrilogy! Spoilers abound as they discuss the history and evolution of the Ghost Face killer, the way the series bucked horror tropes and stereotypes and reinvented the genre as it transcended it! Who is Ghost Face, and what is the obsession with Sidney Prescott? How can she survive such a relentless onslaught? These questions and more will be answered! They also introduce a new promo, a new battle, science, wine, and more! So keep one hand on the phone and the other on the doorknob during this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
    1 hr 14 min
  • TTP #171 - Kane I Axe You Something?
    This week Patsy and Ashes are beginning their slasher series with a relative newcomer, Kane Hodder as Victor Crowley of Adam Green's Hatchet quadrilogy! They get into his origin and his abilities, as well as how he differs from other classic supernatural horror characters. They also discuss what weapons they'd use if they were the main character in a slasher film, they give battle results, Patsy talks a little about his new project and more on this week's slashtastic episode!
    1 hr 11 min

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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…