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Throwdown Thursday

Patsy the Angry Nerd and Ashes von Nitemare

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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 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. ...
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Shark Bites is a show featuring Patsy the Angry Nerd of Throwdown Thursday covering everything from movie/show/book/game reviews to interviews and convention coverage! Join him on his journey through his media experiences as he tackles new stuff, old stuff, obscure stuff, and popular stuff! There will also be tons of Simpsons references, puns, impressions, and of course a random shark fact at the end of every episode.
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Ashes is back to help Patsy close out the final day of the 31 Days of Halloween with Trick 'r Treat! Watching this 2007 anthology film has turned from a yearly custom into an annual tradition for Magenta Manor's residents over the past several years. Come check out the final installment of the 31 Days of Halloween and hear all about it, as well as …
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Patsy is back to discuss horror in unlikely places! From kid-targeted movies and TV shows to the characters that you don't expect to be horror villains! Patsy gives you a bunch of different examples that he can think of, and hopefully made you think of a few more that you had suppressed due to the trauma of seeing them as a child. Find out more at …
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Patsy and Ashes return for the 29th Day of Halloween to talk about the mobile deceased, the living impaired...ZOMBIES! From their favorite films and zombies to a fun story about Patsy's dad seeing Dawn of the Dead in theaters, you won't want to miss this one! Find out more at https://shark-bites.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pin…
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Patsy delves into a couple of spooky places that you may not be familiar with on today's installment! Most folks know about the Bermuda Triangle or Japan's Suicide Forest, but not many are as familiar with Australia's Black Mountain or Russia's Valley of Death, so that's what's on the menu for you today! Find out more at https://shark-bites.pinecas…
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Patsy is joined by his co-host on Throwdown Thursday and his co-host in life, Ashes von Nitemare to discuss one of the greatest horror musicals of all time, The Rocky Horror Picture Show! They talk about what the movie means to them, the message they took away from it, and more!
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Today Patsy discusses the Justinian Plague, and the possible sources. Was it caused by plague-carrying rats and their fleas that infested the grain Constantinople received from Egypt, or could there be a more supernatural cause, based on eyewitness reports?
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Patsy is back to chat about Morgellons Disease, which the Mayo Clinic seems to think is all in the heads of the people afflicted by it, and maybe it is...but the symptoms are very real and if you're brave enough, do an image search. Just make sure you're not eating custard while you do it. Find out more at https://shark-bites.pinecast.co Send us yo…
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Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss one of their favorite and most influential films, The Monster Squad! After having spent the past Saturday in Salem to watch the movie with live commentary from Andre Gower and Ryan Lambert, Patsy is still on Cloud 9, and they have some stories to tell! All this plus a new battle, some previews of what's coming so…
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Patsy finally has another guest on, so you won't have to just listen to him drone on and on about chimps and aliens! Patsy is joined on today's show by his good friend Alessandro to discuss filmmaking and Midsommar, and to promote his upcoming film networking event! The CT Film & TV Conference 24 is the largest networking and educational event in t…
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Patsy knows that if you were to make a list of your top ten favorite actors, chances are they were in a horror film to begin their career! He gives you a list of over THIRTY famous actors with about a dozen Oscars and 50 nominations between them who started out in horror, including three ladies who made their debuts in consecutive Children of the C…
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In this episode, Patsy discusses something that scares HIM, up to the fact that he feels like he's being watched while recording. That's right! He's talking Close Encounters! From the guy who created them (Dr J Allen Hynek), his work, and what the projects he worked on entailed, Patsy gives you all the information you need! Find out more at https:/…
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Patsy invited you all to take part in another choice episode, this time picking from a list of classic and awesome horror movies! It's Friday night and you're in Blockbuster with money for three movies, but the choices are limited, so you'll have to choose wisely! What would YOUR choices be? Find out more at https://shark-bites.pinecast.co Send us …
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Patsy is back in this installment to tell you all about the 1961 incident over and in Goldsboro, North Carolina that nearly led to the deaths of millions of people around the world! Saved only by a single failsafe measure, this could have been the worst disaster in the country's history! Find out more at https://shark-bites.pinecast.co Send us your…
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In this installment, Patsy talks about The Monster Squad from 1987! From how it influenced him and his love of horror, to how he has been able to have discussions and conversations with Andre Gower about life after the film, to what he hopes happens in Salem today when he finally gets to meet him! https://www.cinemasalem.com/movie/the-monster-squad…
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In today's episode, Patsy discusses Poltergeist, Draugr, and Phobetor - three planets orbiting the star Lich in the constellation of Virgo. He gives you some background on how these celestial bodies earned their names, and what you can expect should you ever have the chance to travel there! https://science.nasa.gov/universe/exoplanets/halloween-spe…
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Patsy is back with some listener feedback to discuss our favorite women in horror! Everyone has their own personal view on the subject, with some people picking themselves (after someone else did) and other picking multiple, because it's so hard to narrow it down to just one. Patsy does though, and gives thorough reasoning why he picked the way he …
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Today for Day 16 of the 31 Days of Halloween, Patsy is talking about the Chimpanzee Civil War that raged for over four years in Tanzania that was witnessed and documented by not only Jane Goodall, but also her team of scientists and researchers, as well as locals who passed witness accounts on to Goodall and her team. Multiple acts of coordinated b…
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On day 15 of the 31 Days of Halloween, Patsy is back to talk horror jobs. These are actual, real jobs of people mostly in Victorian England which involve, unfortunately, the phrase "fecal sludge". Find out why Patsy had to use this term, and why it was so important to the lives of the people of London in 1858 especially. Find out more at https://sh…
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Patsy gets a chance to ask his latest con question "What would be your horror house sigil/coat of arms?" at this year's MonstahXpo in Fairhaven Massachusetts! He chats with all manner of old friends and new friends as well! He also gives everyone a couple of horror trivia questions, and you won't belive the lengths one interviewee goes to get the r…
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Patsy is joined by filmmaker James Lamond to discuss one of James' favorite horror franchises, Friday the 13th! They talk about crossovers, final girls, best kills, and where they'd like to see the franchise head in the future, and the crossover they most want to see (and how they would pull it off)! All this and more on today's entry into the 31 D…
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Patsy is here to tell you all about Satan's Kingdom, Massachusetts on today's entry into the series! From the history, mythology, and other towns that share the name, as well as how he first learned of this place, Patsy gives you the rundown on one of the strangest-named places in Massachusetts. Find out more at https://shark-bites.pinecast.co Send…
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Patsy and Ashes are back, and this week they have a little help from their friends! They asked what characters make you think of Halloween, and you delivered! They also share some of the things that get them into the Halloween spirit, and the things that let them know that Spooky Season is upon us! All this and more on this week's episode! Find out…
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Today Patsy shares with you one of his favorite paranormal mysteries - The Dyatlov Pass Incident! From the people involved, to the scientific explanations, to the reasons to suspect that something supernatural happened with these seasoned, experienced hikers, Patsy covers it all! Plus, the strange picture that's used as the thumbnail for this episo…
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Patsy is back again with another episode where you, the listener, get to help form the conversation! Today's show is all about your favorite/the best practical effects in horror! There are a lot of great picks made by you all, which simultaneously makes Patsy's job easy (just reading off your responses and commenting on them) and also very difficul…
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On Day 9 of the 31 Dyas of Horror, Patsy gets upset and disturbed by the content he had to research in order to make this episode. It was not an easy episode, and there is a lot of upsetting stuff, mostly because all of the people and events he discusses are real. So strap in for a tough listen, because this one might upset you, or make you mad, or…
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Day 8 is here! With the first week in the books, Patsy turns the corner and now is giving you the future: ten upcoming sequels and spin-offs of horror franchises that you might not know are coming. He is certainly honest and up front about his feelings on a few of them, with one in particular really riles him up, and for a good reason. What is it? …
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Patsy is here to dispel the notion that just because a film is touted as "low-budget" doesn't mean that the quality is any reflection. In fact, in a lot of cases, it can be just the opposite. He gives multiple examples of how films can be made in a way that takes advantage of every single cent, without wasting anything. Find out more at https://sha…
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Patsy is back to chat about the music of horror films, and some of the most iconic themes, according to YOU, the listeners! With a wide variety of musical tastes, this conversation has something for everyone! Enjoy, and don't forget to leave an email if you've got something you'd like to discuss for this series of episodes!SharkBitesPod@gmail.com F…
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Day 5 is here! While Patsy is on location filming with Ashes on her latest movie, enjoy this episode where Patsy takes the time to talk about some of the misunderstood characters from horror and why, despite their appearance, they deserve our love, not our pitchforks and torches.
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Patsy is switching it up today and getting some help from the listeners with some contributions on Facebook! In this installment, it's time to program a film festival by selecting movies that correspond with the letters of your name! This was fun, and it's always great to get contributions from the folks at home! It's a shorter episode, but Patsy D…
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It's Day 3, and Patsy is joined by incredibly talented filmmaker Erica Stockwell-Alpert to discuss The Blair Witch project from 1999! They discuss their unique introductions to the film, how they first watched it, and what they thought of the viral marketing! Patsy asks some interesting questions, and the two of them take turns going off on tangent…
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On Day 2 of the 31 Days of Halloween, Patsy is joined by Scarlette O'Scare-A to discuss her favorite horror film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! From the horrible conditions the cast and crew endured while filming, to the cost of John Larroquette's iconic opening narration, they cover a wide swath of topics related to the 1974 horror classic! All thi…
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Happy October! Today is Day One of the 31 Days of Halloween! Patsy discusses what we can expect from this month of horror topics, with some amazing guests and some obscure, thought-provoking conversations! So tune in each and every day this month for another fun horror chat, and follow along on social media to participate! Or email your suggestions…
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This week Patsy and Ashes are here to discuss the 1992 film Bram Stoker's Dracula! For Patsy, this was a first-time watch, and he has...feelings and thoughts. They also give their top vampire performances in film and TV, as well as battle results. Technical difficulties prevent them from adding the trailer or the theme song, but it's still an aweso…
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Patsy is back, and shaking off the rust of a year and a half layoff! He gives a rundown of what's been happening since the last episode, as well as what he's got in store for listeners, and how YOU can be a part of the 31 Days of Halloween coming soon! All this and more on the return of Shark Bites! Email notes, suggestions, and feedback to SharkBi…
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Patsy and Ashes are back! And this week it's time to talk about Xenomorphs! They discuss their appearances in the NINE films in the franchise, and how the creatures came to be, their life cycle, evolution and adaptation, and whether or not the first Alien was the real victim! They also rank all the movies and give you their thoughts on each, as wel…
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This week, Patsy and Ashes discuss their adventures in Fishkill, NY at the Hudson Valley Horror Fest! From the many guests, vendors, and panels to the amazing food from the I-84 Diner, they discuss the whole weekend! They give some great recommendations, talk about their experiences, and discuss their new friends! All this and a preview of what's c…
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SPOILER WARNING!Patsy and Ashes are back and they're talking about one of Patsy's favorite actors, Nicolas Cage, and his latest role as Longlegs! From his strange backstory in the lore of the film to the real-life inspirations for Cage's look and appearance and the reasons for when the film takes place when it does! They also give you their favorit…
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Patsy and Ashes are back! This week they're discussing Deadpool, both his comic and film origins in preparation for the newly-released film, Deadpool & Wolverine! From his first appearance in comics to how his design came to be, to how the first time we saw hin on screen we were left a little disappointed. All this plus battle results, a NEW battle…
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After a prolonged absence, it's party time! Patsy and Ashes return to talk about The Return of the Living Dead shortly after the 40th anniversary of the events of the film! From their impressions of the characters and the film's impact on pop culture, they cover it all! They also discuss the way the characters helped make the film what it is, the p…
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This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss Pride Month, and what it means to them. They also want to let you know who their favorite LGBTQIA+ characters are, and want to know yours as well! Ashes has a new wine to discuss, and their intermission music is two gay anthems (the second one by Sister Sledge, not Sly and the Family Stone like Patsy th…
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Patsy and Ashes are back! And it's time to dive back into a classic film, 2004's Shaun of the Dead! They covered this many years ago, but now that it's the 20th anniversary, it's time for a revisit! From the inspirations and homages to the way they re-invented the genre! It's a fun discussion, and not just about the characters, but also battle resu…
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Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about one of their favorite characters of the year so far, Pinkzilla! That's right, the newest iteration of Godzilla from this year's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! They discuss how he became pink, why it's significant, and both the scientific and aesthetic reasons behind the new design! They also give you their f…
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On this special early edition of Throwdown Thursday, Patsy and Ashes are joined by Dawn Higgins and Dr. Richard Fahey of the upcoming Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire, happening this upcoming weekend, April 27 & 28! They discuss what went into the creation of the event, how they were so fortunate to cast the amazing folks they did, and the storylines …
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Patsy and Ashes overcome the pitfalls of technology when their podcast server temporarily goes down, but they're back to discuss Godzilla in Godzilla Minus One! They discuss not only this version, but also their favorite incarnations of the creature over his 70-year history! From his motivations, abilities, and journey through cinema, they cover as…
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Patsy and Ashes have returned amidst a new job and battling sickness to discuss Ashes' favorite film of 2023, Barbie, and the characters therein! From who Barbie and Ken are at the beginning of the film and who they are at the end, to their journey to self-discovery and what it means on multiple levels for both of them, as well as the audience! The…
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Patsy and Ashes are back this week to welcome filmmakers Gabrielle Rosson and Katie Killourhy! They are on the show to discuss the subject of one of their most recent films, Lois Weber. They discuss her incredible accomplishments, and why you've most likely never heard of her. They also discuss some of the upcoming events that not only will they be…
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This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the success of the First Annual Dead of Winter Horror Festival! From the preparation that went into it to the amazing reception of the attendees, to the WORLD PREMIERE OF ASHES' DIRECTORIAL DEBUT! They also discuss how infused chocolates can be a substitute for melatonin, and much more in this week's ep…
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Patsy and Ashes return to discuss the upcoming Dead of Winter Horror Festival with special guest James Lamond! James gives the rundown of what to expect during the event, and even reveals a couple of the world-premiere films that will be screening there! All this plus the update on Ashes' directorial debut, a brief look at what's coming up soon on …
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Patsy and Ashes are back and have brought a guest along for this week's ride! They are joined by Christopher Dukes from the new Amazon anthology film Very Frightening Tales (see link below), in which he stars alongside Joe Estevez and Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts! He discusses his journey through the film industry, and how he approaches vario…
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