The Countdown

Episode 55: Worst 10 Villains (w/ Nick from Epic Film Guys)

If you’re going to have Nick from the @EpicFilmGuys co-host your show in the absence of your regular co-host, you better give him the chance to rant. And that’s exactly what this episode is all about as Nick joins Paul to talk about the worst ever villains to sully our screens! With both guys riding different wavelengths there are no less than 20 villains named and shamed, with at least a couple of contentious choices that results in both Paul and Nick shaking their heads at one another (as well as a few creative words being flung around)… After last week’s successful introduction, there’s also a second countdown relating to the television show Lost, as this time the guys run down their Top 5 episodes from the series. Show Nick and his podcast some love for helping out by rating or reviewing his 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/ Other show promos spun in this episode are 1) the excellent Drunken Dork Podcast on Twitter @thedrunkendork, and 2) good friends The Something Something Podcast on Twitter @TheSomethingPod If you’d like to give the boys 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 show 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. 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/worst-10-villains-ever/ SPOILERS for Nick's List: 10. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - Galactus 9. Green Lantern - Paralax 8. Transformers Films – Decepticons 7. The Dark Knight Rises – Talia al Ghul 6. Guardians of the Galaxy – Ronan The Accuser 5. Saw IV through VII - Detective Hoffman 4. Tim Story Fantastic Four films – Doctor Doom 3. The Walking Dead – The Zombies 2. Superman IV The Quest for Peace – Nuclear Man 1. Star Wars Original Trilogy – The Stormtroopers

Episode 54: Top 10 Epic Dramas (w/ Nick from Epic Film Guys)

For the first time ever, Wayne is away on holiday, but the show must go on! So Nick from the @EpicFilmGuys graciously steps into the Wayne-shaped space to assist Paul in counting down the best 10 epic dramas. Covering everything from huge battles to incredible performances, this is one countdown that has a little something for everyone - including Paul shaking his head in disbelief at Nick's shoe-horning in of at least one reviled trilogy. Nick also brings his love of the TV show Lost to The Countdown, and leads Paul in a Top 5 listing of the show's best characters. This is literally one show that could not have happened without Nick, so show the Epic Film Guys some love by rating or reviewing them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out their website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ Other show promos spun in this episode are 1) those lovable, bodily-function focused larrikins from the @thepoopculture podcast and the excellent Pat and Jason Have a Podcast show @patandjason If you’d like to give the boys 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 show 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. If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a aprticular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-epic-dramas/ SPOILERS for Nick's List: 10. Independence Day 9. Titanic 8. The Stars Wars series 7. Gladiator 6. The Pianist 5. Schindler's List 4. The Lord of the Rings trilogy 3. Braveheart 2. Saving Private Ryan 1. Citizen Kane

Episode 53: Daredevil S2 review & Top 10 Male TV Characters

For the first time in 2016, the boys turn their attention to television and the new season of Daredevil which recently dropped on Netflix. This one is a SPOILER-filled discussion - at least up to Episode 8, which is as far as Paul managed to get before recording. Much love and positivity is the order of the day, as this show is an absolute winner! Then the guys get down to the business of ordering their favourite male characters to have ever graced your television set. And, not surprisingly, there are a few surprises to be heard - especially toward the pointy end of both lads' lists! Wayne then confirms he will be away for three weeks, but fear not! One of the hosts of The Countdown's brother podcast, Nick from the @EpicFilmGuys will be stepping into the breach and promises to make many references to balls and sacks so no-one will feel too gypped. While you're waiting, check out his awesome show at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ Wayne, meanwhile, will be providing reports from the Tribeca Film Festival upon his return... The other promo this week is for yet another fantastic #PodernFamily show Pure Orgasmic Love. Check them out at @POLPodcast If you’d like to give the boys 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 show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 Happy listening!

Episode 52: Batman v Superman review & Top 10 Movie Rivalries (w/ Alejandro)

It’s The Countdown’s first birthday and to celebrate Paul and Wayne have put together their biggest episode yet! Special guest host Alejandro is back to help mark the occasion as together they review the divisive new release Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Are the majority of reviewers correct or does Zach Snyder deliver the goods in this DC Universe expanding film? Then the guys Rewind, Be Kind 1989’s Tango & Cash, with at least one host breaking rank to cry foul on this cheesy action classic, before they each rank their 10 best rivalries depicted in film with all of the controversies, finger pointing and laughs you’ve come to expect from an episode of The Countdown. But wait, there's more? Wayne, Paul and Ale then answer all the questions submitted through the course of the week by listeners for the anniversary ep! And stick around for some exciting announcements regarding the show in April... Check out the three #PodernFamily shows promoted this week: @EpicFilmGuys @Classy_Podcast and @TheSomething Pod If you’d like to give the boys 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 show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/the-10-best-movie-rivalries/ Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ and Ale’s list at http://letterboxd.com/beardedmatador/list/top-movie-rivalries/ And finally, thanks to each and every one of you who downloads and listens along!

Episode 51: Top 10 Plot Twists

Who is Luke Skywalker’s father? What happened to Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense? Does the twist in Fight Club make or break the film? This week Paul and Wayne answer all these questions and more as they reveal their favourite ever plot twists in movie history. So, yes, they spoil the hell out of anything they talk about, but fear not: None of the films discussed are from the last 8 years! The guys also Check It Out and give Star Wars (1977) the Cool for Cast treatment. The first #PodernFamily promo this week comes from the Three is Comedy Podcast. Check them out at http://threeiscomedy.podbean.com/and on Twitter @ThreeIsComedy The second is from another great show Geek Yogurt Podcast. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/geekyogurtpodcast great and on Twitter @YogurtPodcast And of course don’t forget the fantastic Epic Film Guys as they complete their Batman/Superman retrospective at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and while you're there, have a listen at their fantastic back catalogue of episodes! And please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 Bear in mind this ep is just the appetiser for next week’s BIG first anniversary episode. If you’d like to contribute, fire off a question concerning movies or television to Wayne and Paul and they'll answer it live on the show! So 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 show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/the-biggest-and-best-plot-twists-ever/ and Wayne's list at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/list/top-ten-plot-twists-in-movies/

Episode 50: 10 Cloverfield Lane review & Top 10 Single Location Films

For their 50th episode, Paul and Wayne take a look at 10 Cloverfield Lane and try to decide whether it truly is a sequel to Cloverfield (2008). What they are clear on, however, is how amazing John Goodman is in the film. Then, inspired by 10 Cloverfield Lane, they count down their favourite films that are effectively limited to one location. LISTEN as the guys try to justify some of their choices, MARVEL as Wayne pulls more than one film out of his (self-proclaimed) beautiful brown ass; and cock an EYEBROW as Paul almost mispronounces the word "premise" for the 754th time. ... Our first featured promo this week come from the Classy Little Podcast! Their newest episode, Cheers to Mistakes, is set to feature a short segment we recorded for them about the Top 10 Movie Mistakes. Check them out at classylittlepodcast.com and on Twitter @Classy_Podcast Thanks Emily and James! Our second promo is for another great #PodernFamily podcast about films called Pat and Jason Have a Podcast. Find them at patandjason.com and on Twitter @patandjason We also guested on on our brother podcast, The Epic Film Guys, this week to talk Nolan-verse Batman and Singer's Superman Returns. Look for Episode 011 when it drops on http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and while you're there, have a listen at their fantastic back catalogue of episodes! And please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 Thanks for a fantastic time Nick and Justin! If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, 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 our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-single-location-films/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/

Episode 49: Triple 9 review & Top 10 Crime Thrillers

Strap on your nines and get ready to bus' a cap because this week the boys review the new thriller from John Hillcoat, Triple 9. Somewhat surprisingly, both have very similar opinions about the film. Even more surprisingly, both guys don't mind the choices made by the other as they then count down their favourite ever crime thrillers! The boys also check out some news relating to Gods of Egypt and the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and play a promo fro the always fun Afterburn 739 podcast at afterburn739.com or on twitter @afterburn739. In case you missed it, we guested this week on The Something Something podcast, Episode 39. Check it out at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/something-something/id987075905?mt=2 and please rate and review these awesome podcasters. You can also follow them on twitter @TheSomethingPod And next week we're guesting on our other brother podcast, The Epic Film Guys, to talk Nolan-verse Batman and Singer's Superman Returns. Check these fantastic guys out at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, 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 our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-crime-thrillers/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/

Episode 48: Zoolander 2 review & Top 10 Actor-Director Films (w/ Brigit)

This week the boys welcome back special guest host Brigit to help review Zoolander 2, the Ben Stiller directed sequel to the genuinely funny original from 2001. Does this sequel 15 years in the making hold up? Or is a big ol' bag of butt holes? (Hint: You're gonna need a BIG bag.) Then Brigit leads off in counting down the best films featuring actors who also directed themselves. And though Zoolander 2 fails to come anywhere near this list, there's debate early as Brigit offers some unexpected choices. But all's well that ends well, as the hosts are in complete agreement about the two best directors who appear in their own work. Special shot outs to both of our promoted shows this week, as we'll be appearing on them over the next fortnight! So check out our good friends The Something Something Podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/something-something/id987075905?mt=2 and follow them on twitter @TheSomethingPod. Then jump on over to our other best podcasting buddies, the Epic Films Guys, at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, 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 our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/the-best-actor-director-movies/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/

Episode 47: The Oscars Special Vol 1

Dust off the tuxedos, slip into those evening gowns, and don your shiniest pair of shoes because it’s Oscar time on The Countdown! Yes the 88th Academy Awards are nigh, and to mark the occasion, Paul and Wayne are taking a look back at the worst decisions the “illustrious” Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have made over the last 40 or so years. Best Pictures, Actors, Actresses as well as an Academy award winning song are called into question, and not at all surprisingly, Paul gets a little hot under the collar regarding the injustices inherent in some of the decisions. Wayne attempts to play peace maker by saying most of the films were “delightful” as often as possible, but does it have a calming effect? Hit play to find out … Then the guys take a look at seven of the major categories for this year’s awards and nominate both what they want to win and what they think will win. Just to make it interesting they agree to stakes on who will get more of the latter choices correct – stakes that will affect a future episode of The Countdown in a significant way! The boys also premiere a new segment, and of course, such an occasion demands a new opener drawing upon a dodgy old song … Featured promos this week are for Now That I’m Older @ImOlderPC & nowthatimolder.com, along with Classy Little Podcast @Classy_Podcast & classylittlepodcast.com - two fantastic #PodernFamily shows you should check out! As always, a special shout out to our good friends and all round great podcasters, Nick and Justin, aka the Epic Films Guys! Check out their fantastic show at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 We'll be guesting on their show next month so get in and sample their excellent work if you haven't already! If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, 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 our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's lists at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/lists/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/

Episode 46: Deadpool review & Top 10 R-Rated Action Films

Do you like comic book films but wish they had a harsher edge? Have you been clamouring for a foul-mouthed anti-hero to take out the trash amid copious amounts of blood-splatter? Well, Paul and Wayne have, and as a result, they this week review the ultra-anticipated Deadpool starring Ryan Reynolds. Are the rumblings true? Is it the greatest comic book film ever? The guys pour over all the details and express their considerable hope that this will pave the way for more R-Rated goodness. They then turn their attention to one of the toughest countdowns they've ever had to construct: R-rated action films! And whilst it all starts out cordially enough, things take a major turn for the worse as the boys reveal their respective Number Ones. Ladies and gentlemen, this one gets messy! The guys also Check It Out with the latest in movie news, as well as spin promos for Michael Winter @getwisecrackin & getwisecrackin.com, along with Paint it Black comics @PIBComics & pibcomics.com - two fantastic #PodernFamily shows you should check out! As always, a special shout out to our good friends and all round great podcasters, Nick and Justin, aka the Epic Films Guys! Check out their fantastic show at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 We'll be guesting on their show next month so get in and sample their excellent work if you haven't already! If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, 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 our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-r-rated-action-films/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/