Trashwatch
A movie podcast where one man’s trash is another man’s treasure… or every man’s trash. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trashwatch/id1535860927
INTERLUDE: Comfort Movies
EPISODE 243 – INTERLUDE: Comfort Movies
No Brandon this week, so it’s up to Ashley to guide us through a fond recollection of some of our go-to comfort movies/shows/etc.
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DEATH SPA
EPISODE 242 – DEATH SPA
“Say what you want about Planet Fitness, the tiles have never flown off the walls to try to kill me at Planet Fitness.”
Ashley Scared Stupid goes 80s with the bizarre ghost quasi-slasher flick Death Spa! This week, Ashley becomes a convert; Brandon asks an indelicate question; Brian keeps interrupting his own notes; and Chris looks for his horror nickname.
BTW: The duality of Amazon reviews!
Starring: William Bulmiller, Brenda Bakke, Merritt Butrick, Robert Lipton, Alexa Hamilton, Ken Foree, Rosalind Cash, Fran...
INTERLUDE: Screen to Stage
EPISODE 241 – INTERLUDE: Screen to Stage
We like movies. We like musicals. But do we like musicals based on movies? Listen to find out!
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DEATH BECOMES HER
EPISODE 240 – DEATH BECOMES HER
“I think this is honestly a pretty fair reaction to your frenemy getting hot.”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—that’s right, Ashley Scared Stupid is back, and Ashley herself is kicking things off right with the delightful horror-comedy Death Becomes Her! This week, Ashley will never sit through a bad show again; Brian is threatened with a yellow card; Chris wants chandelier bras for everyone; and Brandon hacks the afterlife.
BTW: [Respectfully] Homina homina!
Starring: Meryl...
INTERLUDE: Nicolas Cage Retrospective
EPISODE 239 – INTERLUDE: Nicolas Cage Retrospective
The Cage Match may be over, but it won’t be the last if we have anything to say about it! In the meantime, we’re going to discuss the overall filmography and career of one of our great cinematic performers. Also Ashley rants about the ending of City of Angels.
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RENFIELD
EPISODE 238 – RENFIELD
“This is Shakespeare to him.” “Thesis of the month is he takes it seriously!”
The Cage Match comes to a close with the least (quantity, not quality) Nicolas Cage we’ve had all month, playing Dracula in the quasi-superhero comedy Renfield! This week, Brian picks his favorite snacking movie; Chris goes on a wolf journey; Brandon wants louder editing; and Ashley gets pulled away (literally).
BTW: Is the Support Group really all that innocent?
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Bran...
INTERLUDE: Chris and Brian's Turn
EPISODE 237 – INTERLUDE: Chris and Brian’s Turn
Uh oh, it’s just Chris and Brian running this week’s interlude! While the adults are busy, the Original Trash Watch Boys talk about some movies we’ve seen recently. MILD SPOILERS for Resident Evil (2026) and Primetime.
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NEXT (2007)
EPISODE 236 – NEXT
“This movie should be more fun.”
Our future sight can’t save us from Brian’s entry in the Cage Match: the “technically a Philip K. Dick adaptation” Next! This week, Ashley never wants to go to Vegas; Brandon is always save-scumming; Brian reveals the Liz Lore; and Chris can’t handle the big whoopsie-doodle.
BTW: Another Insane Amazon Review!
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jessica Biel, Julianne Moore, Thomas Kretschmann, Tory Kittles, Jim Beaver, and Peter Falk
Directed by Lee Tamahori
INTERLUDE: Movie Marathons
EPISODE 235 – INTERLUDE: Movie Marathons
We’re briefly stepping out of the Cage Match for a discussion about movie marathons, double features, and honestly way more other stuff than either of those.
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GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (ft. Lexi Vestey)
EPISODE 234 – GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (ft. Lexi Vestey)
“If it’s not f***ing sick, then they don’t care about it—why should you?”
That’s right, Lexi is back just in time for our next Cage Match entry: the insane sequel/soft reboot(?) Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance! This week, Lexi brings word from the Comic Con panel; Ashley flubs with dubs and subs; Chris speaks out against Jean Valjean; Brandon creates a Jubilee Fight Club; Brian has a happily interrupted note.
BTW: If only the Lumiere...
INTERLUDE: Mt. Rushmore (Movie Vehicles)
EPISODE 233 – INTERLUDE: Mt. Rushmore (Movie Vehicles)
We’ve been long overdue for another Mt. Rushmore interlude, and in true nerdy fashion we’re listing some of the most iconic vehicles in cinema (and we’re playing fast and loose with the term “vehicle”)!
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VAMPIRE'S KISS
EPISODE 232 – VAMPIRE’S KISS
“My theory is he did get bit by that bat and that he has rabies for the whole movie.”
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a CAGE MATCH!!!!! That’s right, a full roster of that magnificent bastard Nicolas Cage, starting off with the insane character study Vampire’s Kiss! This week, Brandon makes up for our previous negligence; Ashley immediately ruins Brandon’s offering; Brian has a werewolf confession; and Chris objects to everything Nic Cage puts in his mouth.
BTW: The Fartasses Defend...
INTERLUDE: Music Videos
EPISODE 231 – INTERLUDE: Music Videos
Before we jump into our exciting upcoming Theme Month, we jump into the vast world of music videos, from the good to the bad to the story-driven to the conceptual! We have to know: Does Koyaanisqatsi count as a music video?!
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GRANDMA'S BOY
EPISODE 230 – GRANDMA’S BOY
“It’s what would happen if you got a group of stoners, got them high, and then you asked them to pitch a stoner comedy.”
Who ordered the 2006 time capsule? This week, Brian has to go on the defensive immediately; Chris pitches the worst theme month; Ashley has another Butt Rating; and Brandon explores Don Knotts’s sex life.
BTW: The Grandma Chipettes!
Starring: Allen Covert, Linda Cardellini, Doris Roberts, Shirley Jones, Shirley Knight, Joel David Moore, Nick Swardson, Peter Dante, and...
INTERLUDE: Disney Sequels
EPISODE 229 – INTERLUDE: Disney Sequels (ft. Marrett Johnson)
We’re talking Disney sequels this week so it’s only fitting that Marrett joins us again to explore the theatrical, the direct-to-video, and the occasionally actually kind of good!
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ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE (ft. Marrett Johnson)
EPISODE 228 – ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE (ft. Marrett Johnson)
“Would you still love me if I was a being of pure energy?”
Marrett joins us again (a little bit late) to talk about one of her Letterboxd Top 4’s, the Disney adventure Atlantis: The Lost Empire! This week, Ashley disappoints us all; Marrett keeps us up on Atlantis lore; Chris goes full conspiracy-brain; Brandon casts himself in the live-action remake; and Brian is not on the up and up.
BTW: Cookie is unfortunately cancelled!
Starring: Mi...
INTERLUDE: Christopher Nolan
EPISODE 227 – INTERLUDE: Christopher Nolan
It’s about time a film podcast talked about the obscure director behind a ton of smash hits. Naturally, we keep talking about Trap and the X-Men instead.
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HOWARD THE DUCK
EPISODE 226 – HOWARD THE DUCK
“Porky’s—fun for the whole family!”
So it’s come to this. This week, Ashley workshops duck actor puns; Brian pitches a new Falsettos revival; Chris forgets to feed his E.T.; and Brandon wants to do a lab heist.
BTW: We learn something horrifying about Ohio laws!
Starring: Chip Zien, Ed Gale, Jordan Prentice, Lea Thompson, Tim Robbins, Jeffrey Jones, Holly Robinson, Dominique Davalos, Richard Edson, and Miles Chapin
Directed by William Huyck
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INTERLUDE: 2026 Mid-Year Review
EPISODE 225 – INTERLUDE: 2026 Mid-Year Review
As we cross the halfway point of the year, we decided to look back on stuff we watched over the last 6 months, whether it came out in 2026 or not. What surprised us in a good way? What surprised us in a bad way? Will Brandon surprise us with his next movie? (Spoiler: He does in a bad way)
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RUNAWAY BRIDE
EPISODE 224 – RUNAWAY BRIDE
“This movie contains Ashley in multitudes.”
We’re feeling rom-com-tastic with Ashley’s pick, the 1999 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere vehicle Runaway Bride! This week, Brian makes his most obscure reference yet; Brandon advises future grooms; Chris shares Marrett’s bummer Laurie Metcalf association; and Ashley becomes the new Chris.
BTW: How We Like Our Eggs!
Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack, Hector Elizondo, Rita Wilson, Paul Dooley, Christopher Meloni, Donal Logue, Reg Rogers, Yul Vazquez, and Laurie Metcalf
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INTERLUDE: Muppet Minisode!
EPISODE 223 – INTERLUDE: Muppet Minisode!
Finally, the Amber Seals talk about the Muppets, a thing we’ve never ever done before!
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LABYRINTH
EPISODE 222 – LABYRINTH
“We’re gonna talk about the music, obviously, in the movie itself—” “Do we have to?”
Rounding out Musical May(June?) with a lot of David Bowie(‘s crotch)! This week, Chris makes a bad magician; Ashley can’t stand baby peril; Brandon horrifies his therapist; and Brian is Sir Didymus.
BTW: Questionable David Bowie Impressions!
Starring: Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, Toby Froud, Shari Weiser, Brian Henson, Ron Mueck, Rob Mills, Dave Goelz, David Barclay, David Shaughnessy, Shelley Thompson, and Christopher Malcolm
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INTERLUDE: Movie Tie-Ins
EPISODE 221 – INTERLUDE: Movie Tie-Ins
We continue celebrating our capitalist overlords by discussing all the really cool movie tie-in merch we grew up with! Get a taste of our newest sponsor!
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JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS
EPISODE 220 – JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS
“Thus far it’s the best music we’ve had this Musical May.”
Musical May continues with the not-at-all-still-relevant capitalist consumerist music industry satire Josie and the Pussycats! This week, Brian has the worst Scooby-Doo viewing experience; Ashley brings back M-ass-terpiece Theatre; Chris reveals the cruelest thing you can tell a Theodore; and Brandon is the Mr. Moviefone we have at home.
BTW: All hail our new sponsor overlords!
Starring: Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Rosario Dawson, Alan Cumming, Parke...
INTERLUDE: Video Rental Stores
EPISODE 219 – INTERLUDE: Video Rental Stores
Allow us to indulge a little Millennial Nostalgia™ this week as we recall the days of going to a place to rent a movie and/or game. Naturally, Chris has another insane lore drop. Also we need to figure out what the hell game Ashley half-remembers!
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WONKA
EPISODE 218 – WONKA
“How is he alive?” “That is a question we’ll asking throughout this movie.”
That’s right, Brandon finally Wonka-pilled us! This week, Chris wants a prequel prequel; Ashley can’t escape scrubs; Brandon believes in the power of leg; and Brian notices a glaring plot hole.
BTW: Chris is in a short film: https://youtu.be/LYrnrGPp3Ro?si=twzSQ5RsBEuXVEsz
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Paterson Joseph, Mathew Baynton, Matt Lucas, Keegan Michael-Key, Olivia Colman, Tom Davis, Jim Carter, Rakhee Thakra...
INTERLUDE: Letterboxd Top 4's (ft. Marrett Johnson)
EPISODE 217 – INTERLUDE: Letterboxd Top 4’s (ft. Marrett Johnson)
Marrett joins us (via text) this week to talk about our top 4 movies on Letterboxd (plus a slew of honorable mentions)!
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 (ft. What Would Mom Do?)
EPISODE 216 – HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 (ft. What Would Mom Do?)
“Something is in the water for all these adults.” “Yeah, it’s alcohol.”
We’re kicking off Musical May with the glorious return of Sara and Stacie from What Would Mom Do? and the not-so-glorious return of High School Musical! This week, Stacie is our HSM expert; Brian highlights the film’s greatest fault; Brandon fears a potential stunt cast; Chris freezes; Sara pitches the next crossover; and Ashley applies the Chipette Theory to WWMD.
BTW: Uncle Mike Bolton!
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INTERLUDE: Who's That Character?
EPISODE 215 – INTERLUDE: Who’s That Character?
This week, the Amber Seals enjoy a nice quick game of 20 Questions for movie characters, ranging from Easy (Brian) to Dear-God-How-Many-Questions-Will-This-Take?! (Chris)
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EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY
EPISODE 214 – EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY
“There were more dance battles than I expected.”
Musical May came early this year, and it’s the movie musical Jeff Goldblum was in before Wicked, 1988’s Earth Girls Are Easy! This week, Ashley’s fish learns its place; Chris wants his Bobcat (Goldthwait); Brian has a horrifying realization about The Room; and Brandon ponders alien anatomy.
BTW: Obviously we get sidetracked by the Star Wars Holiday Special!
Starring: Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Damon Wayans, Jim Carrey, Charlie Rocket, Julie Br...
INTERLUDE: Oscar Roundup 2026
EPISODE 213 – INTERLUDE: Oscar Roundup 2026
That’s right, it’s our very timely reaction to the 2026 Oscars!
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SERENDIPITY
EPISODE 212 – SERENDIPITY
“Did someone order a Manic Pixie Dream Girl with extra Manic?”
All signs point to you having a good time with our latest episode on the surprisingly charming rom-com Serendipity! This week, Brian gets into (and out of) the holiday spirit; Brandon explains the real difference between women and men; Ashley finds her calling; and Chris disappoints John Cusack.
BTW: Firing warning shots at future episodes!
Starring: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Bridget Moynahan, John Corbett, Eugene Levy, and Molly Shannon
INTERLUDE: Game Night (No, Not That One)
EPISODE 211 – INTERLUDE: Game Night (No, Not That One)
In lieu of a coherent topic, we let Ashley bring us some totally original movie-related games.
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CONEHEADS
EPISODE 210 – CONEHEADS
“You know how we all fly around in vehicles shaped like our heads.”
Brandon’s back, and he brought with him the surprisingly fun SNL movie Coneheads! This week, Chris ends the episode early, we guess; Ashley is at the combination prom-and-Pizza Hut; Brandon has a terrible driving instructor; and Brian corrects his own joke.
BTW: The most unfortunate Butt Rating in history!
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Michelle Burke, Michael McKean, David Spade, Jason Alexander, Jan Hooks, Dave Thomas, Sinbad, and Chris Fa...
INTERLUDE: Into the Ramble-verse
EPISODE 209 – INTERLUDE: Into the Ramble-verse
Still no Brandon this week, so it’s up to Brian, Ashley, and Chris to ramble for 40 minutes about what they’ve been up to lately.
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CENTER STAGE
EPISODE 208 – CENTER STAGE
“In what world is ‘straight Russian ballet dancer’ a turnoff?!”
With Brandon away, the rest of us must fend for ourselves in the face of the ballet film Center Stage (SPOILER ALERT: We fall apart immediately)! This week, Ashley learns to disappear; Brian pitches a totally original movie; and Chris has a certified banger.
BTW: Dueling Trash to Treasures!
Starring: Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldaña, Sascha Radestsky, Ethan Stiefel, Susan May Pratt, Shakiem Evans, Ilia Kulik, Peter Gallagher, Donna Murphy, Debra Monk, Jul...
INTERLUDE: Mt. Rushmore (Superhero Movies)
EPISODE 207 – INTERLUDE: Mt. Rushmore (Superhero Movies)
We haven’t done a Mt. Rushmore interlude in a while, so we decided to talk about some of our favorite superhero movies for an hour!
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JAWBREAKER
EPISODE 206 – JAWBREAKER
“Movies like this make me glad I wasn’t hot in high school.”
It was a Happy New Greer for some of us, but the rest of us had to watch the bizarre high school satire(?) Jawbreaker! This week, Ashley’s throat hurts; Chris updates the Easy Bake Oven; Brian explains how to identify a psychopath; and Brandon almost forgets to do Trash to Treasure.
BTW: Launching the Trashwatch OnlyFans!
Starring: Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart, Julie Benz, Judy Greer, Chad Christ, Charlotte Ayan...
INTERLUDE: Oscar Nominations 2026
EPISODE 205 – INTERLUDE: Oscar Nominations 2026
This week, we discuss the recently announced Oscar nominations: the surprises, the snubs, the stats, and more!
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AMERICAN DREAMZ
EPISODE 204 – AMERICAN DREAMZ
“This is Ashley-coded.” “It is, and... I didn’t care for it.”
Chris is back, and we’re back to celebrating Happy New (Judy) Greer! This week, Brandon beefs with Nicholas Sparks; Brian explains how to pronounce Padookie; Ashley has 2000s fashion flashbacks; and Chris learns too much about a client.
BTW: Is this whole movie a prank gone wrong?
Starring: Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Willem Dafoe, Chris Klein, Jennifer Coolidge, Sam Golzari, Marcia Gay Harden, Seth Meyers, John Cho, and Judy...
