The Countdown

Episode 79: Top 10 Denzel Films / The Magnificent Seven

This week Paul and Wayne get down with Denzel Washington, as they celebrate this incredible actor and his enduring career. Well that was the plan, anyway. Things start to go awry when of the guys HATES on Antoine Fuqua's remake of The Magnificent Seven. Of course, the other host finds a great deal to enjoy in this classic tale, leading to quite the vehement argument. As if that's not bad enough, Wayne then goes completely off the rails as he starts his countdown of the best Denzel Washington films with one of the most dubious choices in the show's history. To Paul's abject horror, he then changes his list on the fly, throwing the integrity of the Countdown into complete disarray! Can Paul accept this ridiculous jettisoning of the rules? Or has Wayne doomed the show to all manner of dodgy, on-the-fly moves forever more? Find out as The Countdown continues ... #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the great Media nerds podcast @nerds_podcast and for those experts of all things geek, Geek Yogurt Podcast @YogurtPodcast There's also a promo for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Check out their show and then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 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. Don't forget, The Countdown's NEW T-SHIRTS are available to clothe your torsos at http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynetangclan/works/22893367-the-countdown-movie-and-tv-reviews-podcast?grid_pos=2&p=t-shirtand-tv-reviews-podcast?p=t-shirt&style=womens&body_color=black&print_location=front So get yourself a style and colour of your choosing and help advertise the show while looking damn cool! Continue ramping up your coolness factor, by leaving a rating or review for the show 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/10-best-cameos/ 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 78: Summer Movies 2016 Retrospective (w/ Rick from the Poop Culture Podcast)

This week Paul and Wayne take a look back at the 2016 Summer movie season in the U.S. (which is, of course, winter for those of us in Australia). Sensing the task should therefore involve someone from the Northern Hemisphere, the boys invited Rock Mancrush from the Poop Culture Podcast to guest host. Rick, Wayne and Paul rate their worst three AND top three releases from the summer period, and give their overall thoughts on this year's blockbuster season. Did anything topple Captain America: Civil War? Did Batman v Superman make any list? Who rated Suicide Squad as one of the season's best? And is there anything worse than Independence Day: Resurgence? Find all the answers to these questions - as well as segments Check It Out and Tag Lines - in this week's BIG episode of The Countdown! Help us thank Rick for guest hosting on this Ep by heading on over to http://www.poopculture.com/ to check out his fantastic podcast. You can also rate, review and subscribe to his show @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/poop-culture-on-radio-misfits/id1136294606?mt=2 #PodernFamily promos played this week are for Random Ramblings with Rob @RRR_Podcast and the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Check out their show and then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 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. Don't forget, The Countdown's NEW T-SHIRTS are available to clothe your torsos at http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynetangclan/works/22893367-the-countdown-movie-and-tv-reviews-podcast?grid_pos=2&p=t-shirtand-tv-reviews-podcast?p=t-shirt&style=womens&body_color=black&print_location=front Continue ramping up your coolness factor, by leaving a rating or review for the show 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 lists at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/lists/ 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 77: Top 10 Cameos

Actors are the focus of this week's Ep - specifically, smaller roles that are played for major effect, often featuring big name actors. That's right, this week, Paul and Wayne name their Top 10 Cameos across all genres of film. But first they kick things off with the return of the Rewind, Be Kind segment as they review Luc Besson's Leon The Professional (1994). And yet, somehow, the boys managed to watch different versions of the film, resulting in an interesting discussion ... Don't forget, The Countdown's NEW T-SHIRTS are available to clothe your torsos at http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynetangclan/works/22893367-the-countdown-movie-and-tv-reviews-podcast?grid_pos=2&p=t-shirtand-tv-reviews-podcast?p=t-shirt&style=womens&body_color=black&print_location=front So get yourself a style and colour of your choosing and help advertise the show while looking damn cool! #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the cool Questionable Viewing Habits podcast @QVH_podcast and the very blue and salty Masterdebaters show @_masterdebaters There's also a promo for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Paul last week had the pleasure of filling in for Justin while he had a week off to discuss the awesome Lethal Weapon film series! So check out their show and then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 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. Continue ramping up your coolness factor, by leaving a rating or review for the show 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/10-best-cameos/ 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 76: Top 10 Last 10

This week's Episode marks the return of a fan favourite format, the Top 10 Last 10 Countdown. If you're unfamiliar, Paul and Wayne go back and forth counting down the last ten films they've viewed (though not previously covered on the show), starting with the worst and ending with the best. On this occasion, 19 films get a mini-review, and both Paul and Wayne have managed to see MOSTLY good films! (Will wonders never cease?!) There’s also a generous number of listener contributions to inform you further about what is and is NOT worth seeing out there … And let’s not forget new segment, Tag Lines, as Wayne desperately tries to hold onto his lead over Paul, knowing that the loser will have to do an Episode of the winner's choosing in the New Year ... Don't forget, The Countdown's NEW T-SHIRTS are available to clothe your torsos at http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynetangclan/works/22893367-the-countdown-movie-and-tv-reviews-podcast?grid_pos=2&p=t-shirtand-tv-reviews-podcast?p=t-shirt&style=womens&body_color=black&print_location=front So get yourself a style and colour of your choosing and help advertise the show while looking damn cool! #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the fantastically fun Quote Unquote Guilty podcast @QuoteGuilty and the very blue and salty Masterdebaters show @_masterdebaters There's also a promo for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Paul this week had the pleasure of filling in for Justin while he had a week off to discuss the awesome Lethal Weapon film series! So check out their show and then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 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. Continue ramping up your coolness factor, by leaving a rating or review for the show 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-last-10-9/ 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 75: Top 10 Ridiculous (Face-Palming) Action Scenes

For this week's fun episode, Paul and Wayne get busy naming and shaming the most ridiculous action scenes that caused them to face-palm while groaning in disbelief. There are some absolute pearlers in here, so keep an eye on the Facebook page for a look at some of the worst of the worst scenes. But wait, there's more. Cool for Cast returns as Paul and Wayne re-cast The Breakfast Club (1985), and introduce a brand new segment entitled Movie Urban Legends. Finally, BIG NEWS! The guys are proud to announce the launch of the show's new T-shirt which can be picked up from http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynetangclan/works/22893367-the-countdown-movie-and-tv-reviews-podcast?grid_pos=2&p=t-shirtand-tv-reviews-podcast?p=t-shirt&style=womens&body_color=black&print_location=front Get yourself a style and colour of your choosing and help advertise the show while looking damn cool! #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the excellent Media Nerds Podcast @nerds_podcast and 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/10-most-ridiculous-action-scenes/ 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 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.

Episode 70: Top 10 Chick Flicks (w/ Janelle)

This one is for the ladies! Having been called out for being too "blokey" with their Countdowns, Paul and Wayne this week respond by welcoming guest host Janelle to educate them in the way of all-things Chick Flick! Of course, they attempt to put together Top 10s of their own, and well, let's just say Wayne accounted reasonably well for himself, but Paul's lists leave much to be desired. Janelle, however, schools the boys with some amazing choices from the days of yesteryear which should melt the heart of all fans of this genre. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the awesome Now That I'm Older podcast @ImOlderPC Plus, 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. You can also help 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/the-best-chick-flicks-according-to-an-inexperienced/ 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.