The Countdown

Episode 74: Top 10 Kickass Female TV Characters (w/ Brigit)

This week, domestic harmony gets put to the test, as Brigit returns to assist the guys in the Countdown set by listener Jarrod, the winner of the Word Salad Productions raffle for the month of July. He selected a Countdown of the Top 10 Kickass Female TV Characters, meaning Wayne and Brigit have ample ammunition with which to take aim at one another, while poor Paul can only watch on in equal amounts of horror and amusement. (Protip: Stick around for the almost 3 minutes of bloopers at the end of this Ep to hear more of what transpired between these two lovebirds.) As if that weren't enough, there's also some intriguing news shared as part of Check It Out, the guys duke it out through Round 2 of new game, Tag Lines, and then there's the usual Recount and listener feedback segments. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are fun film podcast, MovieSaurus Rex @MRexPodcast and, of course, another for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ You might also like head on over to http://www.filmmonthly.com/ and check out the great work of Joe Sanders, the head of Word Salad Productions, as he chimes in with his written version of each Countdown that the guys do. If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to thecountdownpodcast@gmail.com. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 73: Top 10 Films Set in the Past / Free State of Jones

In this week's episode, things start off innocently enough. The biographical drama, Free Sate of Jones gets a review, before a new segment called Tag Lines (based on an idea by listener Tim) is unveiled. And then things go to hell in a handbasket. Wayne decides to treat his list of the Top 10 Films Set Pre-20th Century (with thanks to listener Sam Loy @human_ordinary1 for the idea) as if it's nothing more important than ranking the episodes of The Big Bang Theory he has seen the most times. Paul, aghast, can barely contain his ire as Wayne tries to justify poor choice after questionable decision, before finally admitting this may not have been his finest hour. Gasps are heard, swear words are uttered, and there is more shaking of the head than at a Metallica concert. All of this and listener contributions as The Countdown continues ... #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the creator of the Word Salad Production Network's show, Quote Unquote Guilty @QuoteGuilty Then, of course, there is one for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to thecountdownpodcast@gmail.com. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-past-set-films-pre-20th-century/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 72: Top 10 Ensemble Cast Films / Suicide Squad / Sausage Party

In an all-new packed show, Paul and Wayne review two very different films - the much-hyped next entry in the DCEU, Suicide Squad, and the world's first R-rated CG animated movie, Sausage Party. The reactions to the films are quite contrary, with the guys loving one and struggling to find much good to say about the other. And for the record, there are ZERO SPOILERS for Sausage Party, but the boys do talk Suicide Squad in detail. And though it might seem a bit of a stretch, the one thing both of these new releases have in common, is their awesome ensemble casts. So in honour of this, the guys countdown their best ensemble cast films with some interesting choices popping up on both lists - and the usual paying out following on close behind ... #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the great Highly Recommended Show @TheHighShow and those lovable barflies from Afterburn739 @afterburn739 And, of course, there is one for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ The Countdown has also been nominated to be the #PodernFamily show of the week! So head on over to @podernfamily and vote for the show in the pinned tweet before Friday August 19th! If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to thecountdownpodcast@gmail.com. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/best-ensemble-casts/as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 71: Top 10 Kurt Russell Films

After last week's no-holds barred sh*t fight, the boys this week bury the hatchet by turning their attention to a mutual love: Kurt Russell. They celebrate this amazing actor's career by counting down his best ever ten films, and are in almost complete agreement about what should make such a hallowed list. Listeners also play a HUGE part in this Ep as there was a mountain of feedback for this Kurt-based Ep. Paul & Wayne also get stuck into a bit of Check it Out, and in this edition of Cool for Cast, turn their attention to re-casting James Cameron's 1986 classic sequel, Aliens. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the awesome Geek Yogurt podcast @YogurtPodcast and, of course, one for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to thecountdownpodcast@gmail.com. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-kurt-russell-films/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.