Throwdown Thursday

Evil Corny returns to talk with Patsy and Ashes about one of the most polarizing characters on Game of Thrones, Jaime Lannister, AKA the Kingslayer AKA Goldenhand AKA The Pantyslayer! They discuss his upbringing, relationship with his siblings and father, and the arc his character has taken thus far in both the books and show! They also make some season 8 predictions, plus some GoT- related science and wine, and you don't want to miss this week's battle! 

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by the one and only Evil Corny to talk about one of the most complex and interesting characters in the World of Ice and Fire, Tyrion Lannister! They discuss his past, present and future within the amazing narrative of George RR Martin's incredible books and the TV show based upon those works. They also discuss the actor who portrays him, the talented Peter Dinklage. All this, plus battle results and a preview of upcoming episodes! 

This week Patsy and Ashes are still sick, but don't let that stop them because they have to talk about Emmett Brickowski from The Lego Movie, played by Chris Pratt. They discuss his place in the grand scheme of the overall world created in the film and his interactions with the other characters, especially Wyldstyle. Plus a new battle, wine science and a preview of upcoming episodes! 

This week Patsy and Ashes battle sickness as they discuss Mads Mikkelsen's Duncan Vizla from the Netflix- exclusive film Polar. They discuss the comic upon which it's based, the things the character goes through and what he's capable of throughout the film. They also reveal the results of last week's battle and give a sneak peek for next week's show. All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday! 

Dance your cares away, worry's for another day! Let the music play, down at Casterly Rock! That's right, today we're covering one of the most intriguing characters from Game of Thrones, Cersei Lannister! We're also joined by Song of Ice and Fire scholar Andy as we talk about her childhood, motivations, rise to power and what her ultimate fate may be! All this, plus a themed science and wine segment, a new battle and MORE! 

This week Patsy and Ashes welcome Andy AKA Peaches Eleganza to the show to talk about one of the most influential characters on Game of Thrones- The Three Eyed Raven! They discuss his life, deeds, powers, whether or not he's really who we think he is, and what he really wants! 

This week Patsy and Ashes take on James McAvoy's role as Kevin Wendell Crumb in the second installment of the Eastrail 177 trilogy, Split. They are once again joined by Ripken of the Derailers as they discuss dissociative identity disorder and how the power of the mind contributes to this story, the incredible skill exhibited by McAvoy in the way he portrays the multiple identities within Crumb. All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday! 

This week Patsy and Ashes hop aboard Eastrail 177 to talk about David Dunn AKA The Overseer and Elijah Price AKA Mister Glass from M. Night Shyamalan's 2000 film Unbreakable.  But they're not traveling alone, they're joined by Ripken from The Derailers podcast! They discuss the origins of each character and their specific skillsets in preparation for the upcoming sequel Glass, as well as their thoughts and theories on where the characters end up. All this and more on this week's episode! 

It is the end...of 2018.  Patsy and Ashes look back on the year that was.  They discuss their favorite characters, episodes and a whole lot more during this week's show.  They also have a lot of feedback from folks who participated in the podcast over this past year and helped make some of the memories the Angry Nerd and Mistress of Merlot look back on.  Plus they detail some changes and improvements that will be made to the show in 2019!

Ladies and gentlemen... ladies and gentlemen this week Patsy and Ashes talk Hans Gruber! They discuss the book vs movie versions of the character, plus the differences between the stories that drove the differences in how the character behaves in each medium. Plus listeners weigh in on this week's discussion topic- is Die Hard a Christmas movie? All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!