Victims and Villains
Psychology & Relationships
About
The home of Victims and Villains Podcast, That's High Price: A Nicolas Cage Podcast and Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast. Each crafted with the intent to break the stigma of mental health and suicide awareness to bring real conversations through a multiverse of fandoms.
Episodes
- Books & Mental Health | Bigger Boat Podcast #005
"We're gonna need a bigger boat."Welcome to the Bigger Boat Podcast where two partners navigate big things with even bigger emotions through the lens of the con circuit. This is an episode that one part live and the other part is in the st…
- Galaxy Con (2026) | Bigger Boat Podcast #03
"We're gonna need a bigger boat." Welcome to the Bigger Boat Podcast where two partners navigate big things with even bigger emotions through the lens of the con circuit. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with cosplayers…
- April Fools Day (1986) | Episode #480
Is it a joke or is it for real? Only one way to tell. After a long hiatus, the our anchor ship podcast returns with our friends in Catharsis who celebrate their second album release, Died in Bloom, talk about the creative process and much…
- Queer Screams Film Festival (2025, Part Two) | Episode #478
Welcome to our coverage of Queer Screams Film Festival 2025. In this episode, Josh sat down with filmmakers Anna Vecellio (Cold Feet), Aaron Pagnino , Raquel Lebish (It Needs Eyes) & Lila Woodbridge (Interference). Check out our reviews of…
- Queer Screams Film Festival (2025, Part One) | Episode #477
Welcome to our coverage of Queer Screams Film Festival 2025. In this episode, Josh sat down with filmmakers Jordan Gustafson ( Prom Party Massacre ), Steven George ( Demon Twink ), Jonathan Andre Culliton & Graham Kolbeins ( Minister Chuck…
- Mission: Impossible - Fallout (RE-RELEASE)
Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Ryan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Please note this episode was originally released on…
- Mission: Impossible (Rogue Nation & Dead Reckoning) | Episode #476
Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the next chapter of Ethan Hunt & friends with Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation & Mi…
- Mission: Impossible (Three & Ghost Protocol) | Episode #475
Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the era that many fans call a soft reboot of the series with Mission: Impossible III…
- Mission: Impossible (One & Two) | Episode #474
Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the two films that started it all. Journey back with us to 1996 & 2000 respectively…
- Wolf Man (2025) | Episode #473
In this episode, Josh, of Abyss Gazing , and Josh, from Brilliant But Lazy , navigate the multiple adaptations of The Wolf Man. From the 1941 version of the story up until the current version from Leigh Whannel, which version of the story…
- UNAIRED DAVID LYNCH PODCAST PILOT | Episode #472
On January 15th, 2025, the world of cinema lost one of the greatest storytellers to ever come into the medium in David Lynch. A nearly 40 years career that spanned the medium of not only film but television, art, music, books and even beco…
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) | Episode #471
Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. In this finale, Micah Kimber, co-host of That’s High Praise joins Josh to talk about th…
- A Night at the Roxbury (1998) | Episode #470
Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Up first, we’re looking at the cult classic A Night at the Roxbury with Saint of Pine H…
- Big Fat Liar (2002) | Episode #469
Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Next up, we’re joined by romance novelist Kelly Reynolds to discuss her brand new book,…
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) | Episode #468
Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Up first we sit down with our tour mates , Wine & Warpaint to discuss a movie they are…
- Contact | Episode #467
In this episode, Josh sits down with another artist you should know in 2024 with the hardcore band, https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2o... If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction,…
- The 4:30 Movie (2024) | Episode #466
In this episode, Josh, of Abyss Gazing, and Allen, of Brilliant But Lazy, sit down to discuss their spoiler-free thoughts on the latest film from Kevin Smith with The 4:30 Movie. The film stars Siena Agudong, Aystin Zajur, Reed Northrup, N…
- Creature Feature Weekend 2024 | Episode #465
In this episode, we sat down with some of the independent filmmakers from this year’s Creature Feature Weekend featuring: 02:16 - The Mutilator (Retrospective Review) 05:00 - The Mutilator 2 Review10:45 - Buddy Cooper, the writer-director…
- Galaxy Con 2024 | Episode #464
In this episode, we sat down with some of the independent comic creators from this year’s Galaxy Con, plus shared our spoiler-free thoughts on You Can Call Me Bill. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, manga, fantasy or something else - this ep…
- The Omen (1976) | Abyss Gazing #99
We’re staring into the abyss of 1976’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. Today we are kicking off not one BUT two brand new series with the filmmakers of this year’s Horrific Hope ( https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope ) goin…
- Bunker Hill Bloodbath | Episode #463
In this episode, we sat down with Bunker Hill Bloodbath. Bunker Hill is a four piece death core band from North Carolina. In this interview, you’ll hear where the name comes from, their 2024 goals and much more. You can catch them at our S…
- Madame Web | Brilliant But Lazy #20
Allen and Josh are joined by Devon Struthers from @YouHaveToWatchThisPodcast to talk about "Madame Web"! Hear what they think of the latest Sony Marvel film and hear their reactions to the latest Marvel news including the "Deadpool and Wol…
- Lost Interviews, Vol. 1 | Episode #462
In this episode, we opened up our archives for some interviews that found their way into our vaults. Our biggest apologies to everyone and every event these interviews came from for taking this long to get to you. We sat down with comic cr…
- International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day, Trolls: Band Together, The Holdovers & Thanksgiving | Episode #461
In this mini-episode, reflect on International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day. An international holiday started in 1999 to help those who have lost family or friends to suicide. Additionally, we’re sharing our thoughts on Trolls: Band Togeth…
- Cosplay World (2023) | Episode #460
Thanks to the kind folks over at Cosplay World for having us at this year’s conventions. Whether you grew up on Batman 66, Power Rangers, anime or all three - this episode has something for you. During this live episode, we sat down with B…
- The Machine (2023) | Victims and Villains #459
They call him The Machine…or at least they did once upon a time. Stand up comedian and podcaster turns action hero for The Machine. In this episode, Captain Nostalgia sits down with our editor-in-chief, Cam Smith, to discuss his throwback…
- Sean Whalen | Victims and Villains #458
Captain Nostalgia sits down with actor-turned-writer-director, Sean Whalen to discuss his upcoming project, Crust. In this interview, Whalen breaks down some of his most iconic moments in film, discusses his mental health journey and his u…
- John Wick (2014) | Episode #457
We’ve been hard at work on projects that we are excited to announce in the coming weeks. Last November, we recorded a pilot for a potential kick off to a new limited series which would have analyzed the John Wick movies. In this episode, y…
- Alice, Darling (2023) | Victims and Villains #456
Aaron White from Feelin Film podcast ( https://bit.ly/ffilmpod) joins Captain Nostalgia to discuss Alice, Darling. This movie deals with the fall out and mental health of an abusive relationship, the lasting effects it can take on an indiv…
- Worst Films of 2022 | Victims and Villains #455
2022 gave us some truly remarkable films. Whether it was the boy crazy adventure, Turning Red, a return to Pandora with The Way of Water or the reawakening of Pinhead with Hulu’s Hellraiser. 2022 also had its fair share of cinematic blunde…
- Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) | Victims and Villains #454
We’re back to bonding and coming back to Pandora for the long awaited sequel to 2009’s Avatar. James Cameron brings us back into the folder for the first of many sequels with The Way of Water. Journey with us as we discuss the immersive ex…
- Jill Gevargizian (Part II) | Victims and Villains #453
This past September, at Lost Weekend, we had a chance to sit down with the writer-director behind The Stylist - which you can currently stream on Shudder. Jill Gevargizian has made a name for herself as an accomplished short film director…
- Violent Night (2022) | Victims and Villains #452
Ho-ho-ho. Prepare to meet a brand new hardcore Santa with David Harbour. In Part One, of our annual Collateral Christmas Crossover, our friends over at Collateral Cinema Podcast ( https://bit.ly/352guest) join us to discuss Violent Night.…
- Movies to be Thankful for | Victims and Villains #451
With the holiday season vastly approaching and the air changing to thankfulness, Captain Nostalgia and Dan “The Movie Man” Rockwood sit down to discuss some movies that they are thankful for. Ranging from certified classics to childhood fa…
- Liam Regan | Victims and Villains #450
Captain Nostalgia sits down with Liam Regan, writer-director of Eating Miss Campbell ( https://bit.ly/vgbcampbell) . Regan discusses the process of crafting a story around suicide, school shootings, violence in media and more. Plus, Regan…
- Pleasure's Ecstasy: An Audio Drama | Victims and Villains #449
Thanks to Resentment's scheming the Emotions are at each other's throats like never before. Will the Emotion Pleasure be able to save the day or just make everything so much worse? Find out in this pleasurable fourth installment of the Emo…
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) | Victims and Villains #448
Spooky season has ended and our Marvel correspondents, Joshua and Allen, return to talk about some things that have happened in the MCU since the summer time. While we’ll be spending the majority of the time talking about She-Hulk: Attorne…
- Bring It On: Cheer or Die (2022) | Victims and Villains #447
We brought our friends Love What I Love ( http://bit.ly/385guest) out of retirement to discuss the latest sequel in the Bring It On franchise with Syfy’s Cheer or Die. Gear up as we climb the cheer pyramid to dissect how the film uses its…
- They Crawl Beneath, Frost & Spirit Halloween: The Movie | Victims and Villains #446.1
In this special miniature episode, we look at three brand new releases. They Crawl Beneath is out now from Well Go Entertainment on Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital. Frost hits Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital beginning October 11th, 2022. Spirit Halloween:…
- The Gate (1987) | Victims and Villains #446
Before he was the iconic vampire villain from Blade, Stephen Dorff fought off demons in the cult classic 80s movie, The Gate. Justin Harlan, the director of Skate or Die Film Festival ( https://farsightedblog.com/skate-or-die-film-festival…
- Hocus Pocus (Creature Feature Weekend 2022) | Victims and Villains #445
We saved the best for last when it comes to this year’s Creature Feature Weekend. At the witching hour and in full anticipation of the long awaited sequel, we sat down with Hocus Pocus stars Omri Katz and Jason Marsden to talk about the fi…
- Brian Falduto (School of Rock) | Victims and Villains #444
If you grew up in the early 2000s, chances are you have probably seen the juggernaut comedy, School of Rock. Not only does this episode mark the return of Dan '“The Movie Man” Rockwood but we got the chance to not only discuss nostalgia bu…
- Clerks III (2022) | Victims and Villains #443
It started in 1994 with a film that revolutionized the world of independent cinema. Nearly 30 years later, Kevin Smith returns to the Quick Stop for the finale in Clerks III. Capt. Nostalgia and Allen ( https://bit.ly/347guest) share their…
- Mark Henderson | Victims and Villains #442
- D23 (2022) | Victims and Villains #441
- Creature Feature Weekend 2022 (Part Two) | Victims and Villains #440
We’re heading back to Creature Feature Weekend ( www.creaturefeatureweekend.com ) for more ghoulish fun. In the second of our two-part coverage, we’re sitting down with independent filmmakers, authors, podcasters and even Tim Cappello from…
- Creature Feature Weekend 2022 (Part One) | Victims and Villains #439
We’re heading back to Creature Feature Weekend ( www.creaturefeatureweekend.com ) for more ghoulish fun. In the first of our two-part coverage, we’re sitting down with independent filmmakers, authors, comic creators and even Mark Patton fr…
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) | Victims and Villains #438
Comic creator Brian Wingrove ( https://www.instagram.com/brianwingrove.huh/) to discuss the 1988 fantasy movie, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Throughout out our otherworldly adventure today, join us as we discuss Brian’s comic career…
- Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) | Victims and Villains #437
Once upon a time, we were given Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter but that was far from the truth. Anthony Ripo from The Retro Gamers ( http://www.theretrogamers.com/) to enter into a bold new era of Jason Voorhees that is once again usin…
- Shanna Stoker | Victims and Villains #436
In this intimate episode, we sit down with Shanna Stoker, the CEO of Ghoulish Garb to discuss her depression journey. From young beginnings of faith and trauma to the ghosts of adulthood, Shanna bravely shares her stories of heartbreak, tr…