The Countdown

Killers of the Flower Moon review

Every so often, an established podcast will post content that changes the landscape of its own journey.

 

This is one of those times.

 

Join Paul and Wayne as they review legendary film-maker Martin Scorsese's latest crime drama epic - even as one of them breaks ranks to take a steaming dump all over Killer of the Flower Moon. Witness the potential beginning of the end of The Countdown as a podcast, as that co-host undoes 8.5 years of established credibility in one foul swoop, while the second co-host tries to throw himself over the grenade carelessly dropped by the other to limit the damage that stands to be done.

 

Find out who is the co-host that dropped that grenade and determine whether you'll ever listen again ... as The Countdown sputters and maybe continues?

 

Time Stamps:

Killers of the Flower Moon NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 16:08

Killers of the Flower Moon SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 16:08 - 25:56

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 25:56 - 27:13

 

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Top 10 Goriest Film Scenes

Countdown #445

 

It's Halloween, so it's time for The Countdown to bring the horror!

 

Against all the odds, Paul has somehow convinced Wayne to get coated in (figurative) blood and countdown the top 10 goriest film scenes of all time!

 

As regular listeners might imagine, Wayne takes to this challenge like a cat to water, moaning and complaining the whole time, while regularly reminding Paul and other horror fans like him how messed up they are. Of course, Paul delights in calling out Wayne as a precious snowflake and rags on his choices, meaning the stage is set for a classic episode of the show.

 

But, please, be WARNED: Some of the descriptions in this Ep are extremely R-rated and listeners of a sensitive disposition might be too grossed out to continue listening.

 

Confirm which side of the Horror is Wrong/Amazing debate YOU sit on, as The Countdown continues ...

 

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Only Murders in the Building Season 3 review

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are back to liven up our screens as the podcasters we all want to be in the third season of the hit series, Only Murders in the Buildings.

 

But does The Countdown did what John Hoffman, Steve Martin and cast are still putting out? Or is this one of those shows which has run its course?

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps:

Only Murders S3 NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 6:10

Only Murders S3 SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 6:10 - 21:26

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 21:26 - 21:50

 

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Top 10 Vegas, Baby, Vegas Films

Countdown #444

 

Paul has returned from the US of A, and one of the places he visited with his family was the infamous Sin City, aka Las Vegas. So the boys decide to build on that trip by counting down their top 10 films set in or about Vegas, which of course, opens the door to Wayne telling a story about a strip club he once visited there.

 

Beyond that, expect a whole lot of Nicolas Cage, more Elvis Presleys than you can poke a stick at, and a reminder to always bet on black, as The Countdown resumes!

 

 

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Saw X and The Exorcist: Believer reviews

Yes, the boys are back!

 

But it's been pretty bleak as far as cinematic releases go, unless you're a horror film fan. So Wayne has taken an extended time out and Paul has gone to work even while holidaying through the US of A for your listening pleasure, and reports back re two of the bigger releases this Halloween season, with his reviews of Saw X and The Exorcist: Believer.

 

Is either (lega-)sequel worthwhile? Should you aim to be grossed out/scared this Halloween? Find out in these two reviews as The Countdown returns!

 

 

Time Stamps:

Saw X LIGHT SPOILER-FILLED Review: 0:00 - 8:40

The Exorcist: Believer LIGHT SPOILER-FILLED Review: 8:40 - 18:53

 

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Classic Countdown: Top 10 Disney Animated Films

While Paul is away in the US of A, the listeners have voted for two classic episodes they wanted to hear again, and this is the result.

 

So enjoy this throw back to early in late in the fourth year of the show where Justin and Krissy from the So I Married a Movie Geek podcast joined the show to pit their Top 10 Disney Animated Films list against the same from the boys. There's also a reprise of Wayne's infamous twerking butt story from the time he visited an adult store, so young ears be warned!

 

Wayne and Paul will be back next week with all new episodes, so rest assured The Countdown will continue ...

 

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Top 10 Last 10: Paul is in the US of A Edition

Countdown #443

 

The popular Top 10 Last 10 format finally returns - since Wayne has, with pain-staking effort, gotten around to watching 10 extra films not previously covered on the show.

 

As always, the boys rank these ten films from worst to best, letting you know when they cross the line from avoid like the plague to recommended. Thrillers, comedies, horrors, wide-releases and smaller straight to video fare are all covered in this one, and there's at least one title the boys wildly disagree about.

 

So plug in those headphones, settle down with a glass of your favourite, and get ready for almost 20 mini-film reviews as The Countdown continues ...

 

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Classic Countdown: Top 10 Car Chases

While Paul is away in the US of A, the listeners have voted for two classic episodes they wanted to hear again, and this is the result.

 

So enjoy this throw back to early in the second year of the show when Wayne and Paul's friend Christian - a car enthusiast and racing fan - joins the show to countdown the top 10 car chases ever filmed. There's also a review of Now You See Me 2 if you really want to sink your teeth into this classic episode of the Countdown!

 

Check out the show's first draft of a website for your one-stop shop for all things related to The Countdown.

But if you want more specific directions, find so many more Countdowns - all the way back to Episode 40! - on our Podbean site.

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Top 10 Video Games of All Time!

Countdown #442

 

So, video games have done pretty well for themselves over the last 40 plus years. And given they've been consumers of games across most platforms and many devices, Wayne and Paul this week decided to take the plunge and countdown their Top 10 favourite video games of all time.

 

From arcade machines to PC straining massive titles, the boys are covering it all! (Well, not all, that would be impossible in a less than 80 minute podcast, but you get what we're driving at.) First person shooters, real time strategies, role playing games, sandbox games and even third person shooters all get a look in this week, while Paul and Wayne have a few laughs, especially in relation to some of the "classic" games on these lists.

 

So boot up, plug your controllers in, and get ready to pwn some n00bs (namely Wayne and Paul), as The Countdown continues ...

 

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But if you want more specific directions, find so many more Countdowns - all the way back to Episode 40! - on our Podbean site.

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Blue Beetle review

The soft launch of the next iteration of the DC Film Universe is finally here in Australia, so the best part of a month after the rest of the world chose to ignore Blue Beetle, Paul and Wayne are front and centre at the cinema to bring you their thoughts.

 

Is there more FAMILY in this film than even Vin Diesel could shake a fist at? How much neon does it take for Wayne to get all hot under the collar? And is Susan Sarandon the worst villain to "grace" the DCEU since whatever the hell Cara Delevingne was doing in Suicide Squad?

 

Learn the answers to all these questions and more, as The Countdown continues ... Though, please note, the reviews will be taking a break for the next month while Paul and his family hit the States for a holiday.

 

Time Stamps:

Blue Beetle NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 13:39

Blue Beetle SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 13:39 - 22:20

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 22:20 - 22:46

 

Check out the show's first draft of a website for your one-stop shop for all things related to The Countdown.

But if you want more specific directions, find so many more Countdowns - all the way back to Episode 40! - on our Podbean site.

Join The Countdown Podcast Listener Community on Facebook so you can interact more directly with Paul and Wayne and vote in the weekly poll for who has the best list!

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