The Countdown

Top 10 Indie Songs of the 2000s (with B-Dizzle from We Watched a Thing)

Countdown #413

 

When you talk a topic as wide an indie music from any era, two things immediately become apparent: 1) it's really hard to define what an indie song is, and 2) Wayne can't work out what songs he has actually put on his list.

 

So it's fortunate that B-Dizzle from the We Watched a Thing podcast returns to the show to help right the listing ship with a list so indie, Short Round can almost be heard saying "No time for love,. Dr Jones!" with every pick. (Yes, I know. Dad joke. Deal with it.)

 

Wayne meanwhile manages to screw the brief up, AGAIN, while Paul is too busy finding snippets of the songs mentioned to torture him with the Soundboard. 

 

But fear not, because this Episode is full of so many awesome songs, your latest music playlist is going to keep you entertained for days.

 

So tune in for a much better indie music-a-thon than Triple J has provided since 2009, as The Countdown continues ... 

 

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Cocaine Bear review

A bear on coke, random characters and Elizabeth Banks directing: What could go wrong?

 

Well, plenty if you believe some of the reviews, but then there are others who are loving the silly vibe of this $30 million dollar film. So who can you trust to give an honest review? Well, Wayne and Paul, of course!

 

Can a bear alone in the woods snorting cocaine hurt people? Or does it just go about its business without a care in the world? And if it does react, is it worth watching? Find out, as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

Cocaine Bear NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 11:51

Cocaine Bear SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 11:51 - 18:10

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 18:10 - 19:58

 

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

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Top 10 Would You Rather Questions (Answered)

Countdown #412

 

After 411 previous Countdowns, the boys decided it was time for something a little different, and so challenged themselves to come find some great Would You Rather questions and then pledged to answer their own as well as the other's.

 

The result is an OTT, NSFW, hour of CHAOS as things get completely out of control and both hosts reveal WAY too much about themselves!

 

Of course, the listeners got involved, proposing their questions - many of which are answered on the show - which is all the more reason to tune in for this special (probably one-off) Ep, as The Countdown (hopefully) continues ...

 

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

 

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumani review

Marvel unveils their fifth Phase with the third Ant-Man and the Wasp film, but does it stack up or improve upon the previous films in the trilogy?

 

Wayne and Paul have thoughts and many questions by the time this one is over. Is this the redemptive film Marvel are hoping it will be, or just it does add to the dreck which exists post Endgame?

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 13:05

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 13:05 - 26:22

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 26:22 - 27:37

 

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Top 10 Most Overrated Pop Culture Trends

Countdown #411

 

This episode could very well be sub-titled 'Old Men Shake Fists at Clouds/Sky/The World' or 'The Ep That Will Probably Kill The Show'. Because Paul and Wayne have decided to call out the pop culture trends which they think are most over-rated ... and absolutely NOTHING is safe.

 

From body modification procedures to some of the biggest social media platforms - and with plenty of massive fan bases in between - the boys laugh and/or rage at something which is sure to offend just about everyone who has ever listened to the show.

 

Dare to take the challenge? Tune in to find out what pop culture trends earn the ire of podcasters who have been around for almost eight years ... as The Countdown may not continue!

 

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

 

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Knock at the Cabin & Magic Mike’s Last Dance reviews

Two reviews for the price of one this week, as Wayne has been a busy podcaster, catching two films, while Paul was off chasing snow in Japan - even though he made time to see the more horror-y film. (Big surprise.)

 

First up, it's M Night Shyamalan's latest thriller/horror, Knock at the Cabin. Is this top- or bottom-tier Shyamalan? Or is it maybe something else entirely? And is this another of those episodes in which Wayne's hatred of horror gets called into question?

 

Then Channing Tatum returns for a final dance, and Wayne is all up in that, especially when an age-defying Salma Hayek is added to the mix. But is it any good? And does it round out the Magic Mike trilogy in style?

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

Knock at the Cabin NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 10:26

Knock at the Cabin SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 10:26 - 20:15

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 20:15 - 25:51

Magic Mike's Last Dance SPOILER-FILLED Review: 20:51 - 28:30

 

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Top 10 Last 10: Welcome 2023 Edition

Countdown #410

 

It's time to return to a fan favourite format - the Top 10 Last 10! - as the boys review ten of their most recent viewings from worst to best, with nothing else linking the films other than the fact they were recently seen.

 

Of course this means more of the guys reviewing their favourite genres, so prepare for horror aplenty from Paul, while Wayne is all aboard the Rom-Com train. But who has the list that, for once, they're quite happy with? And who is left ruing their life choices? 

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

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

 

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Babylon review

Damian Chazelle reportedly helped a studio out of a bind when he agreed to direct First Man, and now the studio system is paying him back by letting him write and direct a film about the decline of the Golden Age of Hollywood that is over three hours long ... and barely contains a plot.

 

But what it does contain is some top shelf technical efforts, a cracking soundtrack, and some excellent performances. Is that enough to propel Babylon into being amazing? Or does it all end in a shower of elephant do-doo?

 

Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

Babylon NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 14:33

Babylon SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 14:33 - 24:36

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 24:36 - 25:46

 

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Top 10 Uplifting 2022 Moments

Countdown #409

 

For the final time, the boys cast their minds back to 2022, and in leaving the year behind, opt to do so with some positivity.

 

And they're doing that by counting down the most uplifting moments of 2022 - those feel-good, hope-raising, nice stories that restore your faith in humanity.

 

Of course, doing so is nowhere near as funny as picking on the dumbest moments of the same year, so this episode is significantly shorter and a lot more serious as the guys touch on climate change, gun control, gender equality and overcoming disability. Plus, you know, entertainment and sports stories. (Don't worry: it's not completely serious.)

 

Find out just how serious "serious" is, as The Countdown continues ...

 

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Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre review

About a year back, this latest Guy Ritchie film trailer was all over YouTube and it was slated for release in April. Then it completely disappeared, only to re-surface with nary a ripple this month.

 

The boys felt compelled to check it out and now report back to you as clearly no-one else has seen it (given the exceptionally poor box office). Among other things, they explain why the film disappeared, debate over its merits (or lack thereof) and wonder whether this really might be the end for Guy Ritchie and his 25 year career.

 

Find out whether luck really is a Fortune, as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps

Op Fortune NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 14:50

Op Fortune SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 14:50 - 22:52

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 22:52 - 23:54

CORRECTION: The budget for this film has been amended to be about $50 million. Not the $130 that Paul originally read.

 

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