Victims and Villains

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The home of Victims and Villains Podcast, That's High Price: A Nicolas Cage Podcast and Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast. Each crafted with the intent to break the stigma of mental health and suicide awareness to bring real conversations through a multiverse of fandoms.

Galaxy Con 2024 | Episode #464
03/18/2024

In this episode, we sat down with some of the independent comic creators from this year’s Galaxy Con, plus shared our spoiler-free thoughts on You Can Call Me Bill. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, manga, fantasy or something else - this episode has something in store for you. Check out the links below and support the creators:

03:04 - You Can Call Me Bill Spoiler Free Review

17:35 - The Hellfire Verdict (https://covasillustrations.com/) Tales from Cape Fear (https://www.talesofcapefear.com/) 

25:31 - Ancient Illumination/Nyumbani Chronicles (https://ancientillumination.net/) 

35:15 - Spid...


The Omen (1976) | Abyss Gazing #99
03/06/2024

We’re staring into the abyss of 1976’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. Today we are kicking off not one BUT two brand new series with the filmmakers of this year’s Horrific Hope (https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope) going through The Omen film series with us. We are joined by writer/director, Richard Elfman, and his leading lady, Anatasia Elfman, creators behind Bloody Bridget (https://bloodybridget.com/) to talk about the insane creation process of the film, Haitian history, film trivia on The Omen and more! Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Now: https://drafthouse.com/winche...


Bunker Hill Bloodbath | Episode #463
03/02/2024

In this episode, we sat down with Bunker Hill Bloodbath. Bunker Hill is a four piece death core band from North Carolina. In this interview, you’ll hear where the name comes from, their 2024 goals and much more. You can catch them at our St. Patrick’s Day show with The Get Off, DENS, Bend the Knee and Wine & Warpaint at Garden Grove Brewing Company. For more information: https://www.victimsandvillains.net/events/9ekxwtklwm2g9gtww2kphxxsdwc8ez.

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - plea...


Madame Web | Brilliant But Lazy #20
02/20/2024

Allen and Josh are joined by Devon Struthers from @YouHaveToWatchThisPodcast to talk about "Madame Web"! Hear what they think of the latest Sony Marvel film and hear their reactions to the latest Marvel news including the "Deadpool and Wolverine "AND "X-Men 97 "trailers PLUS the casting news for "The Fantastic Four"!

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is...


Lost Interviews, Vol. 1 | Episode #462
12/13/2023

In this episode, we opened up our archives for some interviews that found their way into our vaults. Our biggest apologies to everyone and every event these interviews came from for taking this long to get to you. We sat down with comic creators, filmmakers, other organizations & more.

04:15: Christopher Michael (C.R.I.T., https://www.hbhcomics.com/books,), Dennis Valencia (The Celestial Knight, https://www.drivethrucomics.com/product/416172/The-Celestial-Knight),

21:50: Michelle Lodge (Home Free, https://www.instagram.com/michellelodgecomics,)

33:20: Catherine Baab-Muguria (https://www.catherinebaabmuguira.com/poe-for-your-problems,)

41:15: Will Smith (https://www.facebook.com...


International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day, Trolls: Band Together, The Holdovers & Thanksgiving | Episode #461
11/19/2023

In this mini-episode, reflect on International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day. An international holiday started in 1999 to help those who have lost family or friends to suicide. Additionally, we’re sharing our thoughts on Trolls: Band Together, The Holderovers and Thanksgiving. All three of these are now playing in theaters everywhere.

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is...


Freddy vs Jason (2003) | Abyss Gazing #81
10/14/2023

We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Freddy vs Jason to see what will gaze back. Happy Friday the 13th! Anthony Ripo from The Retro Gamers Podcast joins us once again to discuss the next chapter in the Jason Voorhees saga with his long awaited battle with Springwood’s favorite dream demon. In this episode, we share our experiences with it, the crazy production history, what it teaches us about mental health and more!

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Commen...


Cosplay World (2023) | Episode #460
08/16/2023

Thanks to the kind folks over at Cosplay World for having us at this year’s conventions. Whether you grew up on Batman 66, Power Rangers, anime or all three - this episode has something for you. During this live episode, we sat down with Blake Foster (Power Rangers Turbo, https://www.instagram.com/blak..., Karen Whitfild (Bronze Age Batgirl, https://www.instagram.com/live..., Marc Thompson (https://www.marcthompson.net/) & Tara Sands (https://www.tarasands.com/). to discuss their careers and mental health.

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, de...


The Machine (2023) | Victims and Villains #459
06/02/2023

They call him The Machine…or at least they did once upon a time. Stand up comedian and podcaster turns action hero for The Machine. In this episode, Captain Nostalgia sits down with our editor-in-chief, Cam Smith, to discuss his throwback debut film. Find out what we had to say about the cast, Bert Kreischer’s life outside of the film, the mental health of legacy and much more!

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go t...


Sean Whalen | Victims and Villains #458
04/20/2023

Captain Nostalgia sits down with actor-turned-writer-director, Sean Whalen to discuss his upcoming project, Crust. In this interview, Whalen breaks down some of his most iconic moments in film, discusses his mental health journey and his upcoming directorial debut. Support Crust: https://www.indiegogo.com/proj...

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to https://www.victimsandvillains... for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so...