Throwdown Thursday
339 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThrowdown 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 an occasional guest- about what impact that week's character has had on their lives, pop culture, and society as a whole. Those characters are then placed in a battle scenario in which they showcase their skills and talent against a similar opponent and the winner is decided by listener voting. Shows also include Patsy's Science Facts and The von Nitemare Vineyard Wine Recommendation!
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Episodes
TTP #139 - The God of Tits and Wine
February 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThis 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!
TTP #138 - Everything is Awesome!
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBThis 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!
TTP #137 - Polar Express
February 07, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBThis 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!
TTP #136 - Down at Casterly Rock (Dance Your Cares Away)
January 31, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBDance 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!
TTP #135 - Blood and Bone
January 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBThis 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!
TTP #134 - Split Decision
January 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBThis 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!
TTP #133 - Break Glass in Case of Emergency
January 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBThis 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!
TTP #132 - Farewell and Adieu to you 2018
January 03, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBIt 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!
TTP #131 - Look Ma, No Hans!
December 27, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBLadies 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!
TTP #130 - Thanks, Mr. Narwhal.
December 20, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBThrowdown Thursday, what's your favorite color? This week Patsy and Ashes talk about a beloved Christmas character, Buddy the Elf! They discuss his love for sweets, his fondness for all things Christmas, how his innocence gets him into trouble, and how the role affected Will Ferrell in real life! Plus science, wine and a preview of the rest of the year for the show! All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #129 - A Bert of All Trades
December 13, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBThis week Patsy and Ashes talk about Mary Poppins' sidekick and hobo grifter friend Bert! They pose some interesting theories, chat about his various skills and abilities, and also his potential connections to the upcoming sequel! They also reveal the results of the last two battles and preview upcoming shows! All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #128 - Lights, Gamera, Action!
December 06, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBThis week it's time to talk Kaiju! Timmy Kriks comes back to discuss one of his favorite giant turtles, Gamera the Invincible with Patsy and Ashes. They cover his film origins, his evolution and potential ties to Legendary Pictures' Monsterverse! Plus a new battle, a special offer and feedback that gives the gang something to think about. All this, Patsy's ulterior motives and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #127 - The Bunny Gets the Pancake
November 29, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by revolutionary musician and owner of a SpongeBob bedspread- Timmy Kriks! He's there to talk about everyone's favorite 8-bit hobo, Wreck-it Ralph! They discuss his origin, similarities to other characters and relationship to other characters within his universe. They also discuss the passing of animation pioneer Stephen Hillenburg and his influence on their lives. They also unveil their partnership with a new streaming service! All this and more on this ...
TTP #126 - F is for Franksgiving
November 22, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBIn this extra- special holiday edition of Throwdown Thursday Patsy and Ashes welcome back Simpsons writer and co- creator of F is For Family Mike Price! They talk baseball, curses and of course, animated tv shows! Patsy asks about his fan theories and even pitches a Simpsons joke! All this, plus a battle, Mike's unique sense of humor, a bonus Thanksgiving science fact and more!
TTP #125 - F is for Friend Stuff
November 15, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBPatsy and Ashes are talking about the characters of F is For Family this week and have a special guest along for the ride! Miles, Mr. Most Days Off himself joins the party to talk all about Frank, Sue, Kevin, Bill, Maureen and the rest of the crazy characters from the Netflix- exclusive animated series. They also chat about shared guests, clothing, political aspirations and more this week on Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #124 - Un-awarewolf
November 08, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBThis week Patsy and Ashes wrap up their Universal Monsters theme with The Wolfman! They discuss their favorite werewolf transformations, how creepy Lon Cheney's character in the original film was (in more ways than one), how the film exemplified white male privilege, and the evolution of the character. They also discuss upcoming shows, future guests, science, wine and a new battle!
TTP #123 - Do You Like Fishsticks?
November 01, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBHalloween might have come and gone, but that means nothing to Patsy and Ashes because they live Halloween every day and to prove it they continue their cavalcade of Universal Monsters with The Creature From the Black Lagoon! They discuss the history, actors and reasons that we haven't seen multiple versions of this character. Plus battle results, preview of coming attractions, and much more!
TTP #121 - Rock, Shock, and Barrel
October 18, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn this episode Patsy and Ashes share their Rock and Shock shenanigans! They roam around the convention asking folks about their favorite Universal Monsters. They also chat with Bill Fulkerson and Kyle Kuchta about their documentary "Survival of the Film Freaks" and talk to Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas about the band and his clothing line, Kleaver. All this plus Malcolm McDowell, William Forsythe, and Evil Corny!
TTP #120 - An Appointment with Dr. Acula
October 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBBlehhh! This week it's time to talk about Dracula! Patsy and Ashes are joined by first- time guest Māria Beth of Outright Geekery, plus Steve van Samson and Sam Furst come back to discuss the vampiest of vampires! Focusing mostly on the Bela Lugosi version they talk about mythology and folklore surrounding vampires as well as some of their favorite depictions of the character. All this plus a new type of battle and more on Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #119 - Fire Bad, Monsters Good
October 04, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBIt's Ashtober! That means it's time for spooky, scary stuff and we're kicking off this month with a bang and diving into one of the most recognizable names in horror, FRANKENSTEIN! Patsy and Ashes discuss the origins of the source material, the Universal films and other iterations of the character (both monster and doctor). But they're not on this journey alone, they've got monster experts Sam Furst and Steve Van Samson in the carriage with them as they travel where most folks fear to tread! ...
TTP #118 - It Can't Rain All the Time
September 27, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBIn this Halloween kickoff episode the studio heats up to over 1,000,000 Scoville units as Patsy and Ashes are joined by Spicy Kristen the Lizard Queen to discuss Eric Draven from 1994's The Crow! They compare the comic to the film, discuss the impact this film had on them as well as the epic soundtrack! All this plus their thoughts on some of the most influential soundtracks in film, a new battle, science, wine and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #117 - The Drake Equation
September 20, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBSCIENCE! in this week's episode Patsy and Ashes are joined by the immensely talented Ashley V Robinson, comic creator, YouTube personality and all-around awesome nerd! She's dropping by to talk about her new comic project SCIENCE! she's created with Jason Inman, as well as dropping some serious knowledge about her favorite Robin- Tim Drake! She answers the hard-hitting Getting into Character questions, explains her inspiration for creating a super-intelligent teenage girl comic protagonist an...
TTP #116 - If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It
September 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBGet to the choppah! This week Patsy and Ashes discuss one of the most terrifying movie creatures in cinematic history, the Yautja- better known as the Predators! They discuss the expanded universe, caste system, and hierarchy and the various specific Predators from movies, video games, and comics. The Yautja have a rich mythology and Patsy and Ashes cover as much as they can to get you ready for the upcoming sequel from writer/director Shane Black! They also reveal a new battle, and preview t...
TTP #115 - The sWord and the Stone...d Princess
September 06, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBThis week Patsy and Ashes are joined by Richie the Wiz Kid from The Best Darn Diddly Review Show to discuss the latest endeavor from Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening, Disenchantment, specifically Princess Bean! They cover their favorite spin-off shows and movies, connections between all of Groening's shows and give an in-depth look into who Bean is. Spoilers abound as they delve into where she came from and where she's going in the future! All this, some mispronounced words, and mo...
TTP #114 - Sharksploitation AKA Shark and Awe
August 30, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThis week is all about one of Patsy's favorite subjects- sharks! Patsy and Ashes talk about Jaws, Megalodon, The Meg, Sharknado, and other shark films, as well as real- life issues surrounding the majestic predators. They also get some great feedback from Megalodon actors Dominic Pace, Aimee Stolte, Caroline Harris and director James Thomas answers some questions about making the film! All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #113 - Fan Expo Boston
August 23, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBThis week Patsy and Ashes chat about their recent convention experience at Fan Expo Boston! They chat about the folks they saw there (oh hey, Jason Momoa) and some of their favorite vendors. They also talk about the folks they interviewed and recommend a few things as well! They also reveal the mysterious events surrounding last week's battle results! All this and more on this week's installment of Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #112 - Granger Things
August 16, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week Patsy and Ashes welcome back Spicy K, Saucy Pecan Sandy and of course, Agent Nicole! The ladies return to talk about one of the most badass spellcasters from the Harry Potter world, Hermione Granger! They discuss her role in the wizarding world, the battles against Voldemort and the part she plays in Harry's journey. They also introduce a new battle and share science, wine and the (temporary) return of Agent Nicole Files! All this and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #111 - How to Train your Drogon
August 09, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBFire and Blood. Not just the House Targaryen words but also what you can expect from this episode featuring the return of Spicy Kwisten Lizard Queen, the debut of Saucy Sandy and featuring old friend Agent Nicole! This week they discuss Daenerys Targaryen, the mother of dragons and John Connor the leader of the human resistance in the war against the machines! There are spoilers for HBO's Game of Thrones and the A Song of Ice and Fire books. Also Patsy discusses a crazy theory about Dany's pa...
TTP #110 - The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down
August 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBPatsy and Ashes are once again joined by The DeRailers- Goobz, Ripken and Jenny Bean- and they feel the need... the need for Speed! That's right, prepare to shoot the hostage because this week the discussion centers on Keanu Reeves' Jack Traven from 1994's Speed! There's also science, wine and an all- new battle, with an all- new twist! All this and more on Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #109 - Schwing For the Fences
July 26, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBChoo-Choo! The train is off the tracks this week as Patsy and Ashes are joined by Ripken, Goobz and Jenny Bean from the DeRailers Podcast to talk about Wayne Campbell! They discuss the character, Mike Myers' portrayal of him, the interactions with his sidekick Garth Algar (Dana Carvey), and Myers behavior on the set of Wayne's World! But that's not all! Jenny gushes about Tom Hanks, a 7-year-old demands hugs, and the winner of Russelmania is revealed! All this and more on Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #108 - There's SomeThing About Macready
July 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis week Patsy and Ashes welcome good friend and all-around awesome dude Jeremy MacFarlane- host of In The Mountains of Cinema Madness- to talk about an amazing character from one of the greatest films of all time, RJ MacReady from 1982's The Thing! They talk about his origins in the 1938 source material to his portrayal in John Carpenter's masterpiece and how they differ. They also discuss the ambiguous ending, and the gang presents one of the greatest battles ever conceived in the mind of ...
TTP #107 - ComiConn-versations
July 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBThis week Patsy and Ashes discuss ComiConn- the convention in Connecticut at Foxwoods Resort and Casino! They talk about their experiences with this and other cons, chat about the folks they got to interview and reveal the difference between Lance Hendricks and Lance Henriksen! All this, and more on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #106 - A New Hope... Van Dyne
July 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn this emotionally charged episode the gang discusses Ant- Man and the Wasp in preparation for the new film. How will this connect with Infinity War? Why is Patsy so angry about this particular technology? Who are Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne? All this, plus a science fact, wine recommendation and the end of an era, this week on Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #105 - Infinity War Therapy Session
June 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBThanos got you down? Are you not feeling well? Does it seem like the world's crumbling around you? Well, good news! This week the gang is joined by a professional comic book grief counselor and she's going to help you through these tough times. So grab your therapy snowman and settle in for this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #104 - The Faust and The Furious
June 21, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week the gang welcomes back Spicy Kristen the Lizard Queen to talk about Johnny Faust from the under-the-radar film American Satan! It's a Hell of a good time as they parallel Johnny's quest in this retelling of the classic German legend, updated with a lot more rock music, cocaine, and Malcolm McDowell. The gang also recounts the tale of the night they went to the premiere and met some of the cast and the director. All this, plus a new battle, science, wine, and Agent Nicole files on th...
TTP #103 - The Incredibles Death Toll
June 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week the gang covers the bloodthirstiest, most savage, and brutal family of super-powered murder machines - Pixar's The Incredibles! Patsy reveals several film franchises with fewer deaths than this single film because that's what Patsy does. Ashes, Nicole and special guest Spicy Kristen the Lizard Queen talk about the origins of the characters, legal battles over likenesses and comic book analogs of these super protagonists. They also reveal the battle results and give a preview of upco...
TTP #102 - These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends
June 07, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThis week it's time to talk about robots! More specifically, the robots from Westworld, and more specifically STILL, Dolores Abernathy, played by the very talented Evan Rachel Wood. Patsy and Ashes are without their interstellar travelling Agent Nicole, but they're still able to delve into the nuts and bolts of the subject. They also give comparisons of the Westworld film to the tv show and reveal the impact it the film had on some other characters you just might be familiar with. All this an...
TTP #101 - Danger is Rising
May 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBIn this episode, Agent Nicole is off on some urgent S.H.I.E.L.D. business so it's up to Patsy and Ashes to steer the ship. They have a huge task as they welcome Dominic Pace, Ego Mikitas, Caroline Harris, Paulina Laurant and Elizabeth Cron from the upcoming Asylum film Megalodon in their FIRST exclusive interview! The cast answers questions about the film, their characters and gives some insight into how this film bucks the stereotype of Asylum films. They also provide a peek behind the curta...
TTP #100 - Episode C
May 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThis week the gang reflects on the past and explain what the plans are for the future.There are also some amazing voicemails that are totally not just Patsy doing impressions, despite what Ashes and Nicole might say...They talk about their favorite moments, guests and episodes. They also have a cavalcade of amazing voicemails from listeners and well-wishers alike. All this, plus a MAJOR announcement for the future of the show on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #99 - Praise Be the Fruit Loops
May 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIn this episode, the gang tackles the dystopian - but not at all far-fetched- Hulu original series based on the novel by the same name - The Handmaid's Tale. The gang focuses on Offred, the main protagonist of the story and her journey through the book and up through the 4th episode of the second season. They offer their insight, their personal connections, and how this "far-off future" (the book was published in 1985) is not as unrealistic as it might seem, given the way our current governme...
TTP #98 - Tarth Vader
May 10, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBThis week the gang welcomes back Jeanette Andromeda to talk about another Gwendoline Christie character, Brienne of Tarth from the book series A Song of Ice and Fire as well as the HBO adaptation Game of Thrones. They discuss her role in the overall storyline, her history and her impact on other characters, especially Jaime Lannister. They compare and contrast the character's depiction between books and television and give their opinions on her motivations and her accomplishments...and there ...
TTP #97 - Brienne of Darth
May 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBIn this episode from a galaxy far, far away the gang is short Ashes von Nitemare but welcome in first-time guest Jeannette Andromeda! Miss Andromeda shares some interesting personal details about which artist she'd most like to work with, what movie always makes her cry, and of course her thoughts on this week's character Captain Phasma! Patsy and Nicole give some background on the character, including how she survived Starkiller Base, and what she was up to directly following those events. E...
TTP #96 - Thanos: The Hands of Fate, Part 2
April 26, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 60.3 MBIn this feature-length episode, the gang welcomes back Dynamo Marz, Grandizer Funk and Steve Van Samson in the studio along with Taryn Barber, Ian Wallace, and Santino Mancebo joining in on Skype to offer their thoughts and predictions on the upcoming Infinity War film. They give their thoughts on the location of Hawkeye, mid- and end-credit scenes, who will make it through (and who won't be so lucky) as well as the biggest mystery of all - where is the Soul Stone? All this, plus a surprise c...
TTP #95 - Thanos: The Hands of Fate, Part 1
April 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBThis week the gang welcomes some old faces and new when horror author Steve Van Samson, Grandizer Funk and the Immortal Gunslinger Dynamo Marz invade the studio while Madam President Taryn Barber, Ya Primo Tino Mancebo and the Boy Wonderful Ian Wallace of Amalga-Mania take over the airwaves to drop some serious knowledge about the Mad Titan, THANOS! The group discusses the story that really brought him into the spotlight, 1991's "Thanos' Quest" and "Infinity Gauntlet". They all bring their u...
TTP #94 - Hulu and Snu Snu
April 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBThis week the gang tackles the most decorated soldier the Democratic Order of Planets (DOOP) has to offer - Rear Brigadier, 25-star General, Commodore 64, the Man With No Name- Zapp Brannigan! They discuss his flaws, his victories and his relationship with the other Futurama characters, as well as the tragic story behind the character's creation, and how that impacted other characters on the show.
TTP #93 - We're Wolves
April 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBIn this week's episode, the gang covers the main characters from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's 2014 film What We Do in the Shadows! They give some good background on each of the principal characters, the background characters, and potential spin-offs! Patsy delves deep into the sophisticated humor Waititi is known for, revealing a joke from Thor: Ragnarok that was out in plain sight but requires serious thought to unlock! All this, plus the gang reveal if they'd rather be vampires or we...
TTP #92 - The Price We Pay for Krusty
March 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBThis week the gang welcomes Emmy award winner and Simpsons writer Michael Price to the show to talk about Krusty the Clown! Michael gives some background on who he is, what he does and his other work besides the Simpsons including the Netflix origins series F is for Family! He also givers a peek behind the curtain into the writing process, as well as some impressions of Simpsons characters! All this, plus a new battle and MORE on this week's episode of Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #91 - Just the Tip
March 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBThis week the gang takes on Sterling Mallory Archer, the world's greatest spy! Of course that's just a matter of opinion, but he'll tell you it's the truth. They discuss his skills, missions, and weird relationship with his mother. They also talk about Marlon Bundo, wine parties and other podcasts you should be checking out as well as battle results and the announcement of a major guest! All this and more on this week's Throwdown Thursday!
TTP #90 - Stop Dragon Me Down
March 15, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBIn this week's episode, the gang tackles Hiccup from the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise! Ashes and Nicole talk about how much they like the character and how he's grown through the two movies and seasons of the TV show while Patsy talks about how much he can't stand the character and his whiny demeanor! They talk about what mythical creatures they'd most like to befriend and there are some interesting developments at the end of the show that gives you a peek behind the curtains! All thi...