The Contenders http://www.cageclub.me en-us ℗ & © 2017 The CageClub Podcast Network Welcome to The Contenders, the show about the movies made by and starring women who refuse to play by the rules. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cabb7620-a9ac-11ea-861f-47d1ac9d0ac0/image/contenderscover.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Contenders http://www.cageclub.me yes episodic Shining a light on the unruly women of cinema. Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington Welcome to The Contenders, the show about the movies made by and starring women who refuse to play by the rules. Welcome to The Contenders, the show about the movies made by and starring women who refuse to play by the rules.

]]> Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington contenders@cageclub.me https://feeds.megaphone.fm/contenders 063 Emma. (w/ Shawnee Mead) https://www.cageclub.me/emma/ Calling all Austen-heads! This episode, the Addington siblings welcome Shawnee Mead to dive into Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 adaptation of “Emma.” From the gorgeous costumes to the even more gorgeous hairstyling, we stack this version of Jane Austen’s tricky tale against the other major cinematic adaptations. Plus, stick around for an awesome game! Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:21:07 -0000 Emma. (w/ Shawnee Mead) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings welcome Shawnee Mead to dive costume-first into 2020’s delightful adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma.” Calling all Austen-heads! This episode, the Addington siblings welcome Shawnee Mead to dive into Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 adaptation of “Emma.” From the gorgeous costumes to the even more gorgeous hairstyling, we stack this version of Jane Austen’s tricky tale against the other major cinematic adaptations. Plus, stick around for an awesome game! Calling all Austen-heads! This episode, the Addington siblings welcome Shawnee Mead to dive into Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 adaptation of “Emma.” From the gorgeous costumes to the even more gorgeous hairstyling, we stack this version of Jane Austen’s tricky tale against the other major cinematic adaptations. Plus, stick around for an awesome game!

]]> 4798 062 Enough Said (2013) https://www.cageclub.me/enough-said/ The Addington siblings dig into 2013’s “Enough Said,” written and directed by Nicole Holofcener and starring National Treasure Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the late, great James Gandolfini. Spoiler alert: we love this under-seen movie! With crackerjack supporting turns by Toni Collette (using her real accent!), Catherine Keener (as a hippie poet!), and Ben Falcone (yes, Ben Falcone!), this is 100% a gem. Check it out then listen to us gab about it all! Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:16:12 -0000 Enough Said (2013) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings share their love of 2013's low key romantic comedy “Enough Said” starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini. The Addington siblings dig into 2013’s “Enough Said,” written and directed by Nicole Holofcener and starring National Treasure Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the late, great James Gandolfini. Spoiler alert: we love this under-seen movie! With crackerjack supporting turns by Toni Collette (using her real accent!), Catherine Keener (as a hippie poet!), and Ben Falcone (yes, Ben Falcone!), this is 100% a gem. Check it out then listen to us gab about it all! The Addington siblings dig into 2013’s “Enough Said,” written and directed by Nicole Holofcener and starring National Treasure Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the late, great James Gandolfini. Spoiler alert: we love this under-seen movie! With crackerjack supporting turns by Toni Collette (using her real accent!), Catherine Keener (as a hippie poet!), and Ben Falcone (yes, Ben Falcone!), this is 100% a gem. Check it out then listen to us gab about it all!

]]> 4223 061 Something's Gotta Give (w/ David Mills-Low) https://www.cageclub.me/somethings-gotta-give-2/ The Addington siblings welcome filmmaker David Mills-Low to discuss 2003’s “Something’s Gotta Give,” written and directed by the one and only Nancy Meyers. How gross is Jack Nicholson’s character? How cool is Frances McDormand’s? And would we stop the movie when Diane Keaton’s still with Keanu Reeves? There’s only one way to find out! Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:57:00 -0000 Something's Gotta Give (w/ David Mills-Low) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings are joined by filmmaker David Mills-Low as they brunch with the 2003 Nancy Meyers film “Something’s Gotta Give.” The Addington siblings welcome filmmaker David Mills-Low to discuss 2003’s “Something’s Gotta Give,” written and directed by the one and only Nancy Meyers. How gross is Jack Nicholson’s character? How cool is Frances McDormand’s? And would we stop the movie when Diane Keaton’s still with Keanu Reeves? There’s only one way to find out! The Addington siblings welcome filmmaker David Mills-Low to discuss 2003’s “Something’s Gotta Give,” written and directed by the one and only Nancy Meyers. How gross is Jack Nicholson’s character? How cool is Frances McDormand’s? And would we stop the movie when Diane Keaton’s still with Keanu Reeves? There’s only one way to find out!

]]> 5356 060 Shirley (2020) - A "Hard to Believe" Crossover Event https://www.cageclub.me/shirley/ Three hosts. Two podcasts. One film. This week, the Addington siblings join “Hard to Believe” host John Brooks to do a deep dive into the murky waters of Josphine Decker’s biopic of Shirley Jackson, anchored by a searing Elizabeth Moss performance. How much of this story really happened? Whose story is it really? And how closely does it hew to the work and aesthetic of Shirley Jackson herself. We dig into all these questions, and then Tobin and John go head-to-head in a game for the ages. Not one to miss! Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 -0000 Shirley (2020) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings join “Hard to Believe” host John Brooks to peek into the madness of Josephine Decker's 2020 biopic-thriller “Shirley.” Three hosts. Two podcasts. One film. This week, the Addington siblings join “Hard to Believe” host John Brooks to do a deep dive into the murky waters of Josphine Decker’s biopic of Shirley Jackson, anchored by a searing Elizabeth Moss performance. How much of this story really happened? Whose story is it really? And how closely does it hew to the work and aesthetic of Shirley Jackson herself. We dig into all these questions, and then Tobin and John go head-to-head in a game for the ages. Not one to miss! Three hosts. Two podcasts. One film. This week, the Addington siblings join “Hard to Believe” host John Brooks to do a deep dive into the murky waters of Josphine Decker’s biopic of Shirley Jackson, anchored by a searing Elizabeth Moss performance. How much of this story really happened? Whose story is it really? And how closely does it hew to the work and aesthetic of Shirley Jackson herself. We dig into all these questions, and then Tobin and John go head-to-head in a game for the ages. Not one to miss!

]]> 4830 059 Promising Young Woman (2020) https://www.cageclub.me/promising-young-woman/ To wrap up Oscar week, the Addington siblings tackle one of the most controversial 2020 nominees: Emerald Fennell’s revenge thriller “Promising Young Woman.” Does it live up to the early hype? Is it thin and over-stylized, or canny and pitch perfect? And how freaking good is Carey Mulligan? I mean, seriously! Plus, stick around for a killer game, and let us know how you feel about this most unusual awards contender. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:03:19 -0000 Promising Young Woman (2020) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings tackle one of the most controversial Oscar nominees of the year: Emerald Fennell’s “Promising Young Woman.” To wrap up Oscar week, the Addington siblings tackle one of the most controversial 2020 nominees: Emerald Fennell’s revenge thriller “Promising Young Woman.” Does it live up to the early hype? Is it thin and over-stylized, or canny and pitch perfect? And how freaking good is Carey Mulligan? I mean, seriously! Plus, stick around for a killer game, and let us know how you feel about this most unusual awards contender. To wrap up Oscar week, the Addington siblings tackle one of the most controversial 2020 nominees: Emerald Fennell’s revenge thriller “Promising Young Woman.” Does it live up to the early hype? Is it thin and over-stylized, or canny and pitch perfect? And how freaking good is Carey Mulligan? I mean, seriously! Plus, stick around for a killer game, and let us know how you feel about this most unusual awards contender.

]]> 6149 058 Nomadland (2020) https://www.cageclub.me/nomadland/ It’s Oscar month! To celebrate, the Addington siblings will check out the two films by women nominated for Best Director. First up, we hitch a ride with Frances McDormand as she explores the cracked myth of the American Dream in Chloe Zhao’s 2020 Oscar contender “Nomadland.” From its unusual conception and creation, to the spare and haunting finished film, Tobin and Aislinn kick the tires of this unlikely awards juggernaut and see if it lives up to the hype. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Nomadland (2020) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings hit the road with Fern to explore the beauty and wreckage of middle America in Chloe Zhao’s 2020 Oscar contender “Nomadland.” It’s Oscar month! To celebrate, the Addington siblings will check out the two films by women nominated for Best Director. First up, we hitch a ride with Frances McDormand as she explores the cracked myth of the American Dream in Chloe Zhao’s 2020 Oscar contender “Nomadland.” From its unusual conception and creation, to the spare and haunting finished film, Tobin and Aislinn kick the tires of this unlikely awards juggernaut and see if it lives up to the hype. It’s Oscar month! To celebrate, the Addington siblings will check out the two films by women nominated for Best Director. First up, we hitch a ride with Frances McDormand as she explores the cracked myth of the American Dream in Chloe Zhao’s 2020 Oscar contender “Nomadland.” From its unusual conception and creation, to the spare and haunting finished film, Tobin and Aislinn kick the tires of this unlikely awards juggernaut and see if it lives up to the hype.

]]> 5143 057 The Forty-Year-Old Version - re-post (2020) https://www.cageclub.me/the-forty-year-old-version/ The Addington siblings record together in-person for the first time in almost two years to take a good look at Radha Blank’s wonderful breakout 2020 film “The Forty-Year-Old Version.” Who (usually) gets to make NYC coming-of-age films? How great are the teens in this movie? What does it all have to say about the creative process? And what’s up with that title anyway? Plus, Aislinn tries to stump Tobin with a game that pokes at his age... Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:13:30 -0000 The Forty-Year-Old Version - re-post (2020) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings head to New York to marvel at Radha Blank’s remarkable Sundance Award-winning film “The Forty-Year-Old Version.” The Addington siblings record together in-person for the first time in almost two years to take a good look at Radha Blank’s wonderful breakout 2020 film “The Forty-Year-Old Version.” Who (usually) gets to make NYC coming-of-age films? How great are the teens in this movie? What does it all have to say about the creative process? And what’s up with that title anyway? Plus, Aislinn tries to stump Tobin with a game that pokes at his age... The Addington siblings record together in-person for the first time in almost two years to take a good look at Radha Blank’s wonderful breakout 2020 film “The Forty-Year-Old Version.” Who (usually) gets to make NYC coming-of-age films? How great are the teens in this movie? What does it all have to say about the creative process? And what’s up with that title anyway? Plus, Aislinn tries to stump Tobin with a game that pokes at his age...

]]> 4155 056 Moxie (w/ Brian Rodriguez) https://www.cageclub.me/moxie/ Surprise! It’s a special edition of The Contenders! The Addington siblings welcome High School Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez for a pop quiz about Amy Poehler’s new teen comedy. How well does this movie capture high school? Are the adults more cartoony than the kids? And what’s this new show Aislinn and Brian have been cooking up for us?! Plus, our most creative game yet... Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000 Moxie (w/ Brian Rodriguez) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington Pop quiz! The Addington siblings head back to high school with special guest Brian Rodriguez to check out Amy Poehler’s new Netflix film “Moxie.” Surprise! It’s a special edition of The Contenders! The Addington siblings welcome High School Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez for a pop quiz about Amy Poehler’s new teen comedy. How well does this movie capture high school? Are the adults more cartoony than the kids? And what’s this new show Aislinn and Brian have been cooking up for us?! Plus, our most creative game yet... Surprise! It’s a special edition of The Contenders! The Addington siblings welcome High School Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez for a pop quiz about Amy Poehler’s new teen comedy. How well does this movie capture high school? Are the adults more cartoony than the kids? And what’s this new show Aislinn and Brian have been cooking up for us?! Plus, our most creative game yet...

]]> 5404 055 Birds of Prey (w/ Derek Heckman) https://www.cageclub.me/birds-of-prey/ A band of misfits! A nearly all-women creative team! An action climax with heart, stakes, and cool stunts! What’s not to love? The Addington siblings welcome frequent guest and author Derek Heckman as they dive head-first into the Margo Robbie-produced, Cathy Yan-directed, Suicide Squad spinoff. Who’s our favorite bird? Does the sticky-slick tone work? And how can it be legal for Ewan McGregor to have so much fun?! Plus, as always, a kick-ass game! Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:47:00 -0000 Birds of Prey (w/ Derek Heckman) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings swing a giant mallet through Margo Robbie’s cotton candy-colored Harley Quinn movie “Birds of Prey.” A band of misfits! A nearly all-women creative team! An action climax with heart, stakes, and cool stunts! What’s not to love? The Addington siblings welcome frequent guest and author Derek Heckman as they dive head-first into the Margo Robbie-produced, Cathy Yan-directed, Suicide Squad spinoff. Who’s our favorite bird? Does the sticky-slick tone work? And how can it be legal for Ewan McGregor to have so much fun?! Plus, as always, a kick-ass game! A band of misfits! A nearly all-women creative team! An action climax with heart, stakes, and cool stunts! What’s not to love? The Addington siblings welcome frequent guest and author Derek Heckman as they dive head-first into the Margo Robbie-produced, Cathy Yan-directed, Suicide Squad spinoff. Who’s our favorite bird? Does the sticky-slick tone work? And how can it be legal for Ewan McGregor to have so much fun?! Plus, as always, a kick-ass game!

]]> 5126 054 Mulan (2020) https://www.cageclub.me/mulan/ A kick-ass heroine! A truly impressive trailer! Based on a beloved -- if deeply flawed -- animated classic! What could go wrong? That's the mission the Addington siblings take on as they delve into the fight sequences, the gender politics, and the various controversies surrounding Niki Caro's $200 million action adventure. How many opportunities were missed? Who is to blame? And why can't we give Donnie Yen the role he so richly deserves? Plus, the most out-of-left-field game we've ever had! Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Mulan (2020) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington get in on all the cross-dressing, Chi-wielding action in Disney's 2020 live action remake of "Mulan." A kick-ass heroine! A truly impressive trailer! Based on a beloved -- if deeply flawed -- animated classic! What could go wrong? That's the mission the Addington siblings take on as they delve into the fight sequences, the gender politics, and the various controversies surrounding Niki Caro's $200 million action adventure. How many opportunities were missed? Who is to blame? And why can't we give Donnie Yen the role he so richly deserves? Plus, the most out-of-left-field game we've ever had! A kick-ass heroine! A truly impressive trailer! Based on a beloved -- if deeply flawed -- animated classic! What could go wrong? That's the mission the Addington siblings take on as they delve into the fight sequences, the gender politics, and the various controversies surrounding Niki Caro's $200 million action adventure. How many opportunities were missed? Who is to blame? And why can't we give Donnie Yen the role he so richly deserves? Plus, the most out-of-left-field game we've ever had!

]]> 3833 053 Happiest Season (w/ Mandy) https://www.cageclub.me/happiest-season/ A divisive Kristen Stewart! An even more divisive movie! The Addington siblings are joined by special guest Mandy and navigate their way through the messy family drama, long-coming self-discovery, and smoldering Aubry Plaza of director Clea DuVall's "Happiest Season." We get into the greatness of Mary Steenburgen, the (maybe excessive) iciness of Alison Brie, and -- oh yes -- the Victor Garber of it all. Check this one out and let us know where you come down on the Harper/Abby conundrum at the heart of the "Happiest Season." Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Happiest Season (w/ Mandy) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington get a jump on the holidays as they check out director Clea DuVall's 2020 Christmas movie "Happiest Season." A divisive Kristen Stewart! An even more divisive movie! The Addington siblings are joined by special guest Mandy and navigate their way through the messy family drama, long-coming self-discovery, and smoldering Aubry Plaza of director Clea DuVall's "Happiest Season." We get into the greatness of Mary Steenburgen, the (maybe excessive) iciness of Alison Brie, and -- oh yes -- the Victor Garber of it all. Check this one out and let us know where you come down on the Harper/Abby conundrum at the heart of the "Happiest Season." A divisive Kristen Stewart! An even more divisive movie! The Addington siblings are joined by special guest Mandy and navigate their way through the messy family drama, long-coming self-discovery, and smoldering Aubry Plaza of director Clea DuVall's "Happiest Season." We get into the greatness of Mary Steenburgen, the (maybe excessive) iciness of Alison Brie, and -- oh yes -- the Victor Garber of it all. Check this one out and let us know where you come down on the Harper/Abby conundrum at the heart of the "Happiest Season."

]]> 5290 052 Mermaids (w/ Lenny Peppers) https://www.cageclub.me/mermaids-2/ Winona Ryder as a wannabe Catholic school girl? Cher in a mermaid costume? And Bob Hoskins as the film's love interest? Oh, yes, 1990's "Mermaids" has all that and so much more. The Addington siblings welcome filmmaker-podcaster-author-activist Lenny Peppers who helps them dig into what the film does right, what it does wrong, and what the heck Jake Ryan is doing in this movie! (Hint: not much that's good.) Stick around for a super fun game and learn what we've got coming next for the holidays! Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Mermaids (w/ Lenny Peppers) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings catch up with Cher, Winona Ryder, and Christina Ricci in the 1990 sleeper hit "Mermaids." Winona Ryder as a wannabe Catholic school girl? Cher in a mermaid costume? And Bob Hoskins as the film's love interest? Oh, yes, 1990's "Mermaids" has all that and so much more. The Addington siblings welcome filmmaker-podcaster-author-activist Lenny Peppers who helps them dig into what the film does right, what it does wrong, and what the heck Jake Ryan is doing in this movie! (Hint: not much that's good.) Stick around for a super fun game and learn what we've got coming next for the holidays! Winona Ryder as a wannabe Catholic school girl? Cher in a mermaid costume? And Bob Hoskins as the film's love interest? Oh, yes, 1990's "Mermaids" has all that and so much more. The Addington siblings welcome filmmaker-podcaster-author-activist Lenny Peppers who helps them dig into what the film does right, what it does wrong, and what the heck Jake Ryan is doing in this movie! (Hint: not much that's good.) Stick around for a super fun game and learn what we've got coming next for the holidays!

]]> 4683 BONUS! – writer-director Rod Lurie https://www.cageclub.me/writer-director-rod-lurie/ In this extra special Election Day bonus episode, the Addington siblings sit down with writer-director Rod Lurie to discuss his 2000 film THE CONTENDER, the namesake film of the podcast! Go behind the scenes of this groundbreaking and increasingly timely film about the first woman nominated to the American Vice Presidency -- from directing Jeff Bridges post-Lebowski and giving space for Joan Allen's incredible performance, to getting notes from Steven Spielberg. Join us as we circle back to the movie that started it all on the 20th anniversary of its release! (And go vote!) Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000 writer-director Rod Lurie full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings interview Rod Lurie, writer-director of the Academy Award-nominated film THE CONTENDER! In this extra special Election Day bonus episode, the Addington siblings sit down with writer-director Rod Lurie to discuss his 2000 film THE CONTENDER, the namesake film of the podcast! Go behind the scenes of this groundbreaking and increasingly timely film about the first woman nominated to the American Vice Presidency -- from directing Jeff Bridges post-Lebowski and giving space for Joan Allen's incredible performance, to getting notes from Steven Spielberg. Join us as we circle back to the movie that started it all on the 20th anniversary of its release! (And go vote!) In this extra special Election Day bonus episode, the Addington siblings sit down with writer-director Rod Lurie to discuss his 2000 film THE CONTENDER, the namesake film of the podcast! Go behind the scenes of this groundbreaking and increasingly timely film about the first woman nominated to the American Vice Presidency -- from directing Jeff Bridges post-Lebowski and giving space for Joan Allen's incredible performance, to getting notes from Steven Spielberg. Join us as we circle back to the movie that started it all on the 20th anniversary of its release! (And go vote!)

]]> 3772 051 On the Basis of Sex (2018) https://www.cageclub.me/on-the-basis-of-sex/ The early legal life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg gets the biopic treatment in 2018's "On the Basis of Sex," and the Addington siblings are here to cross examine it all: from Felicity Jones to Armie Hammer, the difficulties of writing movies about your own family, and the live-wire Justin Theroux, who might just be in a different movie. Can the movie overcome the generic biopic beats? How does it place RBG in the trajectory of feminism? And how excited were we to see a movie from the director of "Deep Impact"? Only one way to find out! Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000 On the Basis of Sex (2018) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings file suit in reaction to the 2018 RBG biopic "On the Basis of Sex." The early legal life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg gets the biopic treatment in 2018's "On the Basis of Sex," and the Addington siblings are here to cross examine it all: from Felicity Jones to Armie Hammer, the difficulties of writing movies about your own family, and the live-wire Justin Theroux, who might just be in a different movie. Can the movie overcome the generic biopic beats? How does it place RBG in the trajectory of feminism? And how excited were we to see a movie from the director of "Deep Impact"? Only one way to find out! The early legal life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg gets the biopic treatment in 2018's "On the Basis of Sex," and the Addington siblings are here to cross examine it all: from Felicity Jones to Armie Hammer, the difficulties of writing movies about your own family, and the live-wire Justin Theroux, who might just be in a different movie. Can the movie overcome the generic biopic beats? How does it place RBG in the trajectory of feminism? And how excited were we to see a movie from the director of "Deep Impact"? Only one way to find out!

]]> 4517 050 Legally Blonde (w/ Tina Ching) https://www.cageclub.me/legally-blonde/ The iconic pink suit. The dog in the purse. The tale of self-empowerment. And all that Reese. What's not to love? The Addington siblings welcome legal expert Tina Ching as they cross examine the 2001 comedy classic "Legally Blonde." How accurate is this depiction of law school? Should Reese have won her Oscar for this movie? And how does the movie play almost 20 years later? Plus, we share a few thoughts on the passing of RBG. So grab your briefcase and your puffy pen, because court is now in session! Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:03:00 -0000 Legally Blonde (w/ Tina Ching) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington Order in the court! Join the Addington siblings as they cross examine 2001's "Legally Blonde" with the help of law school graduate and special guest Tina Ching! The iconic pink suit. The dog in the purse. The tale of self-empowerment. And all that Reese. What's not to love? The Addington siblings welcome legal expert Tina Ching as they cross examine the 2001 comedy classic "Legally Blonde." How accurate is this depiction of law school? Should Reese have won her Oscar for this movie? And how does the movie play almost 20 years later? Plus, we share a few thoughts on the passing of RBG. So grab your briefcase and your puffy pen, because court is now in session! The iconic pink suit. The dog in the purse. The tale of self-empowerment. And all that Reese. What's not to love? The Addington siblings welcome legal expert Tina Ching as they cross examine the 2001 comedy classic "Legally Blonde." How accurate is this depiction of law school? Should Reese have won her Oscar for this movie? And how does the movie play almost 20 years later? Plus, we share a few thoughts on the passing of RBG. So grab your briefcase and your puffy pen, because court is now in session!

]]> 4600 049 The Old Guard (2020) https://www.cageclub.me/the-old-guard/ Kickass action! A ton of women behind the scenes! Charlize Theron at her soulful grittiest! That's right, this week the Addington siblings take on director Gina Prince-Bythewood's Netflix smash hit, "The Old Guard." Can Aislinn make it through all the punching and killing and shaky camerawork? Will Tobin find some esoteric way to connect the filmmaking back to "Love & Basketball"? And does this make up for all the theatrical films we missed this summer? Only one way to find out! Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0000 The Old Guard (2020) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings fight their way through eternity with a badass team of immortals in "The Old Guard." But is all the action too much for Aislinn? Only one way to find out... Kickass action! A ton of women behind the scenes! Charlize Theron at her soulful grittiest! That's right, this week the Addington siblings take on director Gina Prince-Bythewood's Netflix smash hit, "The Old Guard." Can Aislinn make it through all the punching and killing and shaky camerawork? Will Tobin find some esoteric way to connect the filmmaking back to "Love & Basketball"? And does this make up for all the theatrical films we missed this summer? Only one way to find out! Kickass action! A ton of women behind the scenes! Charlize Theron at her soulful grittiest! That's right, this week the Addington siblings take on director Gina Prince-Bythewood's Netflix smash hit, "The Old Guard." Can Aislinn make it through all the punching and killing and shaky camerawork? Will Tobin find some esoteric way to connect the filmmaking back to "Love & Basketball"? And does this make up for all the theatrical films we missed this summer? Only one way to find out!

]]> 5280 The Contenders BONUS! – Love & Basketball (2000) https://www.cageclub.me/love-basketball/ While practice might make perfect, first time writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood nails this three-pointer with grace, insight, and wit. In this very special episode of The Contenders, the Addington siblings suit up and hit the court to discuss sports movies, romantic dramas, the end of the 1990s, and the start of some enduring Hollywood careers.Plus, Aislinn pulls together a trivia game for all our dear listeners. Consider this your coach's pep talk and get listening! Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:03:00 -0000 Love & Basketball (2000) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings hit the court to discuss writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood's 2000 romantic drama "Love & Basketball." While practice might make perfect, first time writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood nails this three-pointer with grace, insight, and wit. In this very special episode of The Contenders, the Addington siblings suit up and hit the court to discuss sports movies, romantic dramas, the end of the 1990s, and the start of some enduring Hollywood careers.Plus, Aislinn pulls together a trivia game for all our dear listeners. Consider this your coach's pep talk and get listening! While practice might make perfect, first time writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood nails this three-pointer with grace, insight, and wit. In this very special episode of The Contenders, the Addington siblings suit up and hit the court to discuss sports movies, romantic dramas, the end of the 1990s, and the start of some enduring Hollywood careers.Plus, Aislinn pulls together a trivia game for all our dear listeners. Consider this your coach's pep talk and get listening!

]]> 3624 048 The Portrait of a Lady (1996) https://www.cageclub.me/the-portrait-of-a-lady/ An Academy Award-nominated director. A star-studded cast. And an epic running time. The Addington siblings complete their 1990s-era Christian Bale appreciation month with a look at Jane Campion's "The Portrait of a Lady." Was John Malkovich miscast? Is anybody in this movie NOT in love with Nicole Kidman? And how brilliant is Mary-Louise Parker? Plus some major tangents -- including fresh appreciation for Greta Gerwig's Little Women -- and a language-based game that is sure to take a weary nation by storm! What's not to love? And propose to? Again and again and again? Tue, 28 Jul 2020 07:03:00 -0000 The Portrait of a Lady (1996) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings dust of their corsets and top hats for Jane Campion's star-studded 1996 costume drama "The Portrait of a Lady." An Academy Award-nominated director. A star-studded cast. And an epic running time. The Addington siblings complete their 1990s-era Christian Bale appreciation month with a look at Jane Campion's "The Portrait of a Lady." Was John Malkovich miscast? Is anybody in this movie NOT in love with Nicole Kidman? And how brilliant is Mary-Louise Parker? Plus some major tangents -- including fresh appreciation for Greta Gerwig's Little Women -- and a language-based game that is sure to take a weary nation by storm! What's not to love? And propose to? Again and again and again? An Academy Award-nominated director. A star-studded cast. And an epic running time. The Addington siblings complete their 1990s-era Christian Bale appreciation month with a look at Jane Campion's "The Portrait of a Lady." Was John Malkovich miscast? Is anybody in this movie NOT in love with Nicole Kidman? And how brilliant is Mary-Louise Parker? Plus some major tangents -- including fresh appreciation for Greta Gerwig's Little Women -- and a language-based game that is sure to take a weary nation by storm! What's not to love? And propose to? Again and again and again?

]]> 4960 BONUS! Reign of Fire (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh) https://www.cageclub.me/reign-of-fire/ And now for something COMPLETELY different! Christian Bale. Matthew McConaughey. Ash-eating dragons. Wait, what?!? As a special bonus episode, the Addington siblings invite frequent guest Joe Bolenbaugh to check out a movie with almost no women in sight: 2002's "Reign of Fire." Why? Good question. You'll have to tune in to find out. Beware: this is one of our funniest episodes to date. You have been warned! Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:36:00 -0000 Reign of Fire (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings try something very different -- a sci-fi action fantasy from 2002 starring two (male) Academy Award winners, a bunch of mud, and some CGI dragons... What could go wrong? And now for something COMPLETELY different! Christian Bale. Matthew McConaughey. Ash-eating dragons. Wait, what?!? As a special bonus episode, the Addington siblings invite frequent guest Joe Bolenbaugh to check out a movie with almost no women in sight: 2002's "Reign of Fire." Why? Good question. You'll have to tune in to find out. Beware: this is one of our funniest episodes to date. You have been warned! And now for something COMPLETELY different! Christian Bale. Matthew McConaughey. Ash-eating dragons. Wait, what?!? As a special bonus episode, the Addington siblings invite frequent guest Joe Bolenbaugh to check out a movie with almost no women in sight: 2002's "Reign of Fire." Why? Good question. You'll have to tune in to find out. Beware: this is one of our funniest episodes to date. You have been warned!

]]> 4270 047 Troop Zero (2019) https://www.cageclub.me/troop-zero/ A ragtag band of misfits. A girl who wants to speak to the stars. And a (sort of) climactic talent show featuring the music of David Bowie. Troop Zero also features familiar but fun performances by Viola Davis and Allison Janney, wild southern accents, and some great hair. Pair that with Aislinn's merit badge inspired game, and you have yourself a delightful summer episode to help get you through! Plus, stay tuned for an announcement about our exciting July episodes, and more bloopers after the show! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Troop Zero (2019) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings travel back through time and space to 1977 Wiggly, Georgia for Bert & Bertie's charming comedy Troop Zero. A ragtag band of misfits. A girl who wants to speak to the stars. And a (sort of) climactic talent show featuring the music of David Bowie. Troop Zero also features familiar but fun performances by Viola Davis and Allison Janney, wild southern accents, and some great hair. Pair that with Aislinn's merit badge inspired game, and you have yourself a delightful summer episode to help get you through! Plus, stay tuned for an announcement about our exciting July episodes, and more bloopers after the show! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA A ragtag band of misfits. A girl who wants to speak to the stars. And a (sort of) climactic talent show featuring the music of David Bowie. Troop Zero also features familiar but fun performances by Viola Davis and Allison Janney, wild southern accents, and some great hair. Pair that with Aislinn's merit badge inspired game, and you have yourself a delightful summer episode to help get you through! Plus, stay tuned for an announcement about our exciting July episodes, and more bloopers after the show!


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]]> 3239 046 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Buried trauma. Domestic violence. Grief and reconciliation. Just another bright, sunny day in the world of this Mr. Rogers movie! Switch your jacket for a cardigan and settle in as the Addington siblings unpack the nooks and crannies of this strange little movie. From Tom Hanks' perfect casting and the remarkably unique look of the film, to the odd focus and structure of the story, Marielle Heller's film is a real puzzler. (Help us figure it out!) Plus, Aislinn throws together one of her best CageClub games to date! You don't want to miss our little trip to the Land of Make Believe in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 26 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings relive some childhood memories as they sink into Marielle Heller's 2019 Mr. Rogers pseudo-biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Buried trauma. Domestic violence. Grief and reconciliation. Just another bright, sunny day in the world of this Mr. Rogers movie! Switch your jacket for a cardigan and settle in as the Addington siblings unpack the nooks and crannies of this strange little movie. From Tom Hanks' perfect casting and the remarkably unique look of the film, to the odd focus and structure of the story, Marielle Heller's film is a real puzzler. (Help us figure it out!) Plus, Aislinn throws together one of her best CageClub games to date! You don't want to miss our little trip to the Land of Make Believe in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4316 045 Widows (2018) A bank heist gone wrong. A dead crew of thieves. And plans for one last job. The Addington siblings suit up for 2018's Widows starring Viola Davis as a grief stricken widow turned master criminal. Steve McQueen's gripping crime thriller, co-written by Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn, never found its audience in 2018, an oversight our devoted hosts plan to fix once and for all. Do Tobin and Aislinn have the balls to pull this one off? There's only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings take their orders from Viola Davis as they join the crew for 2018's Widows! A bank heist gone wrong. A dead crew of thieves. And plans for one last job. The Addington siblings suit up for 2018's Widows starring Viola Davis as a grief stricken widow turned master criminal. Steve McQueen's gripping crime thriller, co-written by Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn, never found its audience in 2018, an oversight our devoted hosts plan to fix once and for all. Do Tobin and Aislinn have the balls to pull this one off? There's only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4180 044 The To Do List (2013) Shockers. Pearl necklaces. Connie Britton. Chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips. The Addington siblings, joined by Colin Haines, go to some really unusual places on this episode about The To Do List. It's a perfect antidote for a world falling apart, with one of the funniest games Aislinn has ever devised. Come check it out! (Get it? COME check it out? Sorry.) Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings check another one off the list with Maggie Carey's The To Do List! Shockers. Pearl necklaces. Connie Britton. Chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips. The Addington siblings, joined by Colin Haines, go to some really unusual places on this episode about The To Do List. It's a perfect antidote for a world falling apart, with one of the funniest games Aislinn has ever devised. Come check it out! (Get it? COME check it out? Sorry.) Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3177 Technical Difficulties In an attempt to discuss the awesome 2018 film Widows, starring Viola Davis, the Addington siblings have their episode stolen out from under them by technical difficulties! (That's a joke if you've seen the film... Not a GREAT joke, but a joke.) Sorry, everybody. We'll be back next month with an episode on The To Do List, followed by an episode in April on Disney's new live action Mulan! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings struggle with technology. In an attempt to discuss the awesome 2018 film Widows, starring Viola Davis, the Addington siblings have their episode stolen out from under them by technical difficulties! (That's a joke if you've seen the film... Not a GREAT joke, but a joke.) Sorry, everybody. We'll be back next month with an episode on The To Do List, followed by an episode in April on Disney's new live action Mulan! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 113 043 Little Women (2019) Ambition, determination, heart, and a woman's place in the world. The Addington siblings take it all on as they dive into Greta Gerwig's Oscar-nominated film Little Women. Joined by The Contenders' official literature expert Derek Heckman, they consider the life of the writer, the bonds between siblings, and whether or not this adaptation can possibly hold up against Aislinn's beloved 1994 version. Plus, will Tobin continue his hot streak, or can Derek win Aislinn's best game yet? Find out here, where some natures are too proud to bend. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings lead with their hearts and embrace the March sisterhood of Greta Gerwig's Little Women! Ambition, determination, heart, and a woman's place in the world. The Addington siblings take it all on as they dive into Greta Gerwig's Oscar-nominated film Little Women. Joined by The Contenders' official literature expert Derek Heckman, they consider the life of the writer, the bonds between siblings, and whether or not this adaptation can possibly hold up against Aislinn's beloved 1994 version. Plus, will Tobin continue his hot streak, or can Derek win Aislinn's best game yet? Find out here, where some natures are too proud to bend. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4781 042 Frozen II (2019) Can a sequel to the highest grossing animated film of all time live up to those expectations? What did Tobin's kids think? Does Olaf still make Aislinn chuckle? Join the Addington siblings as they journey into the unknown in search of answers, toe-tapping tunes, and more Sven in Frozen II! Come for the fjords, stay for the Disney princess game with special guest -- and animation expert -- Josh Devenere. Does anyone STILL want to build a snowman? Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 31 Dec 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings journey into the unknown with Elsa and her friends in Frozen II! Can a sequel to the highest grossing animated film of all time live up to those expectations? What did Tobin's kids think? Does Olaf still make Aislinn chuckle? Join the Addington siblings as they journey into the unknown in search of answers, toe-tapping tunes, and more Sven in Frozen II! Come for the fjords, stay for the Disney princess game with special guest -- and animation expert -- Josh Devenere. Does anyone STILL want to build a snowman? Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3164 041 Charlie's Angels (2019) International intrigue! Spectacular stunts! Closets full of weapons! And a lot more Patrick Stewart than anyone prepared us for! Join the Addington siblings as they assess the 2019 Charlie's Angels, written, produced, co-starring, and directed by Elizabeth Banks. Does it live up to the previous films or TV shows? Can Kristen Stewart win Aislinn over? Why aren't more people going to see this movie? All those answers -- plus two games! -- in this, your latest episode of The Contenders. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 26 Nov 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings join forces with the international super-spies of Charlie's Angels! International intrigue! Spectacular stunts! Closets full of weapons! And a lot more Patrick Stewart than anyone prepared us for! Join the Addington siblings as they assess the 2019 Charlie's Angels, written, produced, co-starring, and directed by Elizabeth Banks. Does it live up to the previous films or TV shows? Can Kristen Stewart win Aislinn over? Why aren't more people going to see this movie? All those answers -- plus two games! -- in this, your latest episode of The Contenders. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3340 040 Late Night (2019) From Emma Thompson's cutting condescension to Mindy Kaling's plucky earnestness, does Late Night live up to its Sundance-hit hype, or sink to the level of its middling reviews? Only the Addington siblings have the answer, as they debate workplace comedies, cringe-worthy stand-up, and referring to your employees by number instead of by name. Plus, a game to test your working knowledge of real late night hosts! We hope we deserve the privilege of your time! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings change the channel to catch Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson in Late Night! From Emma Thompson's cutting condescension to Mindy Kaling's plucky earnestness, does Late Night live up to its Sundance-hit hype, or sink to the level of its middling reviews? Only the Addington siblings have the answer, as they debate workplace comedies, cringe-worthy stand-up, and referring to your employees by number instead of by name. Plus, a game to test your working knowledge of real late night hosts! We hope we deserve the privilege of your time! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4032 039 Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) Inappropriate song choices! Classic riff-battles! Elizabeth Banks in the director's chair! Join the Addington siblings as they assess whether the Bellas can carry a tune for their second outing in Pitch Perfect 2. Come for the breakdown, stick around for the game. This one's aca-awesome! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 24 Sep 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings find some harmony with Pitch Perfect 2! Inappropriate song choices! Classic riff-battles! Elizabeth Banks in the director's chair! Join the Addington siblings as they assess whether the Bellas can carry a tune for their second outing in Pitch Perfect 2. Come for the breakdown, stick around for the game. This one's aca-awesome! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3450 Special Announcement There's no new episode of The Contenders today, but the show is coming back this month. Here's what you need to know. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings have a special announcement. There's no new episode of The Contenders today, but the show is coming back this month. Here's what you need to know. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 108 038 The Hunger Games (2012) YA dystopian future! Jennifer Lawrence in a star-making performance! And, of course, Tucci! The Addington siblings volunteer as tributes to do battle over the 2012 franchise-starter The Hunger Games! They cover everything from the differences with the book, Lenny Kravitz's muted performance, and the killer production design. Stay tuned for a tasty game and then hang around after the episode for a very -- VERY -- special treat! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings head into the area to battle over the YA dystopian juggernaut The Hunger Games! YA dystopian future! Jennifer Lawrence in a star-making performance! And, of course, Tucci! The Addington siblings volunteer as tributes to do battle over the 2012 franchise-starter The Hunger Games! They cover everything from the differences with the book, Lenny Kravitz's muted performance, and the killer production design. Stay tuned for a tasty game and then hang around after the episode for a very -- VERY -- special treat! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4454 037 Booksmart (2019) The Addington siblings head back to high school to break all the rules with the new American classic Booksmart! Along the way, we get confessions, memories, bloopers, and Tobin's NPR voice. Does this under-watched gem live up to its considerable hype? Or does it exceed it? Plus: a surprisingly literary game catches Tobin off-guard. Can he make the grade? Only one way to find out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 09 Jul 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings break all the rules with Molly and Amy in Booksmart! The Addington siblings head back to high school to break all the rules with the new American classic Booksmart! Along the way, we get confessions, memories, bloopers, and Tobin's NPR voice. Does this under-watched gem live up to its considerable hype? Or does it exceed it? Plus: a surprisingly literary game catches Tobin off-guard. Can he make the grade? Only one way to find out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 5501 036 My Best Friend's Wedding (w/ Tony DeFrank) Julia Roberts pratfalls! Surprisingly cruel hijinks! Huge -- and I mean HUGE -- cell phones! The Addington siblings journey back to the mid-'90s to watch Julia Roberts turn her sweetheart reputation on its head in My Best Friend's Wedding. Special guest and MBFW super-fan Tony DeFrank joins the conversation to decide if the comedy is too cringe-worthy, how it may actually be a stealth musical, and whether Dermot Mulroney is even worth it. Plus, as always, Aislinn concocts a delightful game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:01:00 -0000 My Best Friend's Wedding (w/ Tony DeFrank) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings are joined by My Best Friend's Wedding super-fan Tony DeFrank for a look at the classic 1997 rom-com! Julia Roberts pratfalls! Surprisingly cruel hijinks! Huge -- and I mean HUGE -- cell phones! The Addington siblings journey back to the mid-'90s to watch Julia Roberts turn her sweetheart reputation on its head in My Best Friend's Wedding. Special guest and MBFW super-fan Tony DeFrank joins the conversation to decide if the comedy is too cringe-worthy, how it may actually be a stealth musical, and whether Dermot Mulroney is even worth it. Plus, as always, Aislinn concocts a delightful game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Julia Roberts pratfalls! Surprisingly cruel hijinks! Huge -- and I mean HUGE -- cell phones! The Addington siblings journey back to the mid-'90s to watch Julia Roberts turn her sweetheart reputation on its head in My Best Friend's Wedding. Special guest and MBFW super-fan Tony DeFrank joins the conversation to decide if the comedy is too cringe-worthy, how it may actually be a stealth musical, and whether Dermot Mulroney is even worth it. Plus, as always, Aislinn concocts a delightful game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4596 035 Jupiter Ascending (w/ Joey Lewandowski) Gravity boots! Human-harvesting aliens! Channing Tatum as a part-dog space hunter! The Addington siblings enlist Joey Lewandowski to guide them through the weird and wild worlds of Jupiter Ascending. Aislinn explains how it’s like a salad. Joey shares how many copies he owns. And Tobin unleashes the hottest of hot takes on Eddie Redmayne’s unhinged performance. Come for the convoluted space opera, stay for the game that straightens it all out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:01:00 -0000 Jupiter Ascending (w/ Joey Lewandowski) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings welcome mega-fan Joey Lewandowski to trek through the universe with Jupiter Ascending! Gravity boots! Human-harvesting aliens! Channing Tatum as a part-dog space hunter! The Addington siblings enlist Joey Lewandowski to guide them through the weird and wild worlds of Jupiter Ascending. Aislinn explains how it’s like a salad. Joey shares how many copies he owns. And Tobin unleashes the hottest of hot takes on Eddie Redmayne’s unhinged performance. Come for the convoluted space opera, stay for the game that straightens it all out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Gravity boots! Human-harvesting aliens! Channing Tatum as a part-dog space hunter! The Addington siblings enlist Joey Lewandowski to guide them through the weird and wild worlds of Jupiter Ascending. Aislinn explains how it’s like a salad. Joey shares how many copies he owns. And Tobin unleashes the hottest of hot takes on Eddie Redmayne’s unhinged performance. Come for the convoluted space opera, stay for the game that straightens it all out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 5345 034 Dumplin' (w/ Rhys Finch) Pageants! Protests! And, yes, more Dolly Parton! This week the Addington siblings tap their toes along with a kickin' soundtrack to the 2018 Neflix original Dumplin'! Joined by special guest (and one-time Texan) Rhys Finch, they discuss the comedic chops of Jennifer Aniston, the everlasting virtues of Dolly Parton, and Aislinn's very own award-winning pageant history! You truly don't want to miss this one. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Rhys on Twitter: @whoisrhysfinch Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 28 May 2019 04:01:00 -0000 Dumplin' (w/ Rhys Finch) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings sample the pageant life in 2018's Dumplin'! Pageants! Protests! And, yes, more Dolly Parton! This week the Addington siblings tap their toes along with a kickin' soundtrack to the 2018 Neflix original Dumplin'! Joined by special guest (and one-time Texan) Rhys Finch, they discuss the comedic chops of Jennifer Aniston, the everlasting virtues of Dolly Parton, and Aislinn's very own award-winning pageant history! You truly don't want to miss this one. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Rhys on Twitter: @whoisrhysfinch Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Pageants! Protests! And, yes, more Dolly Parton! This week the Addington siblings tap their toes along with a kickin' soundtrack to the 2018 Neflix original Dumplin'! Joined by special guest (and one-time Texan) Rhys Finch, they discuss the comedic chops of Jennifer Aniston, the everlasting virtues of Dolly Parton, and Aislinn's very own award-winning pageant history! You truly don't want to miss this one. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Rhys on Twitter: @whoisrhysfinch Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4557 033 Barb Wire (1996) Wow. Um. Okay. This week, the Addington siblings take a chance on the 1996 Pamela Anderson vehicle Barb Wire. Does it live up to its reputation as a terrible movie? Or is it a hidden feminist masterpiece? Would Tobin rather watch Hocus Pocus? Would Aislinn rather watch... Aliens?!?! Only one way to find out. Plus, the game redeems everything. Listen... if you dare! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 14 May 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings get all tangled up with Barb Wire. Wow. Um. Okay. This week, the Addington siblings take a chance on the 1996 Pamela Anderson vehicle Barb Wire. Does it live up to its reputation as a terrible movie? Or is it a hidden feminist masterpiece? Would Tobin rather watch Hocus Pocus? Would Aislinn rather watch... Aliens?!?! Only one way to find out. Plus, the game redeems everything. Listen... if you dare! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 2797 032 Obvious Child (w/ Gaaby Rappaport) From getting dumped and getting fired to an unplanned pregnancy with a nice one-night-stand, Jenny Slate's Donna is dealing with a serious quarter-life crisis in Obvious Child. Luckily, the Addington siblings -- along with special guest Gaaby Rappaport -- are here to empathize, sympathize, and laugh along to this low budget 2014 rom-com that just happens to pivot around the main character's abortion. Join us as we dig through it all, plus go off on a bunch of tangents. Then, find us on Twitter to play along with the game as we attempt to create the perfect indie movie bingo card! Add your clichés today! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 30 Apr 2019 04:01:00 -0000 Obvious Child (w/ Gaaby Rappaport) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings have a lot to say about 2014's Obvious Child. From getting dumped and getting fired to an unplanned pregnancy with a nice one-night-stand, Jenny Slate's Donna is dealing with a serious quarter-life crisis in Obvious Child. Luckily, the Addington siblings -- along with special guest Gaaby Rappaport -- are here to empathize, sympathize, and laugh along to this low budget 2014 rom-com that just happens to pivot around the main character's abortion. Join us as we dig through it all, plus go off on a bunch of tangents. Then, find us on Twitter to play along with the game as we attempt to create the perfect indie movie bingo card! Add your clichés today! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA From getting dumped and getting fired to an unplanned pregnancy with a nice one-night-stand, Jenny Slate's Donna is dealing with a serious quarter-life crisis in Obvious Child. Luckily, the Addington siblings -- along with special guest Gaaby Rappaport -- are here to empathize, sympathize, and laugh along to this low budget 2014 rom-com that just happens to pivot around the main character's abortion. Join us as we dig through it all, plus go off on a bunch of tangents. Then, find us on Twitter to play along with the game as we attempt to create the perfect indie movie bingo card! Add your clichés today! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4407 031 Captain Marvel (2019) What do you get when you mix a pair of indie filmmakers, one of the biggest film franchises, a female lead, and a killer cat? 2019's Captain Marvel! (And some stratospheric expectations!) Can Brie Larson's Captain Marvel take us to the stars? Does Aislinn hate shape-shifting characters more than Tobin loves fish-out-of-water stories? And why can't we all have visionary chats with Annette Benning? Plus, the Addington siblings are joined by an extra special (and very generous) guest to play a 90s-inspired game with more twists and turns than the movie itself! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 16 Apr 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings leap into the MCU with ace fighter pilot and alien warrior Captain Marvel. What do you get when you mix a pair of indie filmmakers, one of the biggest film franchises, a female lead, and a killer cat? 2019's Captain Marvel! (And some stratospheric expectations!) Can Brie Larson's Captain Marvel take us to the stars? Does Aislinn hate shape-shifting characters more than Tobin loves fish-out-of-water stories? And why can't we all have visionary chats with Annette Benning? Plus, the Addington siblings are joined by an extra special (and very generous) guest to play a 90s-inspired game with more twists and turns than the movie itself! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 5555 BONUS! Hope Floats (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh) SURPRISE! It's time for very special bonus mini-sode! The Addington siblings celebrate getting to 10 Patreon members by asking special guest Joe Bolenbaugh to swing down south for a taste of Hope Floats. Luxuriate in late-90s nostalgia! Assess Harry Connick, Jr.'s attributes! And learn more about Aislinn's romantic history than you ever imagined! Plus, our most scientific game yet... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:01:00 -0000 Hope Floats (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings celebrate 10 Patreon members with this special, bonus mini-sode on Sandra Bullock's Hope Floats. SURPRISE! It's time for very special bonus mini-sode! The Addington siblings celebrate getting to 10 Patreon members by asking special guest Joe Bolenbaugh to swing down south for a taste of Hope Floats. Luxuriate in late-90s nostalgia! Assess Harry Connick, Jr.'s attributes! And learn more about Aislinn's romantic history than you ever imagined! Plus, our most scientific game yet... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA SURPRISE! It's time for very special bonus mini-sode! The Addington siblings celebrate getting to 10 Patreon members by asking special guest Joe Bolenbaugh to swing down south for a taste of Hope Floats. Luxuriate in late-90s nostalgia! Assess Harry Connick, Jr.'s attributes! And learn more about Aislinn's romantic history than you ever imagined! Plus, our most scientific game yet... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 2701 030 Lost in Translation (2003) Join the Addington siblings as they dig into the old souls, wistful wanderings, and cultural insensitivities of Sofia Coppola's second film, Lost in Translation. From Aislinn's super-hot first take to an appreciation of Scarlett Johansson's husky voice, our hosts consider the arc of Coppola's career as the third woman ever nominated for Best Director. Plus, Aislinn turns out to be the Bill Murray of the podcast! And you'll definitely want to play long with the best game yet! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings attempt to navigate Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation. Join the Addington siblings as they dig into the old souls, wistful wanderings, and cultural insensitivities of Sofia Coppola's second film, Lost in Translation. From Aislinn's super-hot first take to an appreciation of Scarlett Johansson's husky voice, our hosts consider the arc of Coppola's career as the third woman ever nominated for Best Director. Plus, Aislinn turns out to be the Bill Murray of the podcast! And you'll definitely want to play long with the best game yet! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4355 029 9 to 5 (1980) Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen with the Addington siblings as they check out one of their mom's OTHER favorite films: 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. From workplace harassment and classic theme songs to equal pay and abducting your boss, this movie has it all! Join us for a great time -- and to prep yourself for the upcoming Netflix sequel... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings punch the clock to check out 1980's 9 to 5! Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen with the Addington siblings as they check out one of their mom's OTHER favorite films: 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. From workplace harassment and classic theme songs to equal pay and abducting your boss, this movie has it all! Join us for a great time -- and to prep yourself for the upcoming Netflix sequel... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4184 028 Thelma & Louise (1991) Hop behind the wheel with the Addington siblings as they go on the ride of a lifetime with Thelma & Louise! From the film's humble beginnings through its Oscar win for Best Screenplay to the christening of a pair of Montana lake kayaks, no twist or turn is left unexplored as our hosts take us deep inside Addington family lore and one of their mother's favorite films. Plus -- as always -- another classic Aislinn game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 05 Mar 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings go on the run with the 1991 Oscar winner Thelma & Louise! Hop behind the wheel with the Addington siblings as they go on the ride of a lifetime with Thelma & Louise! From the film's humble beginnings through its Oscar win for Best Screenplay to the christening of a pair of Montana lake kayaks, no twist or turn is left unexplored as our hosts take us deep inside Addington family lore and one of their mother's favorite films. Plus -- as always -- another classic Aislinn game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4081 027 The Hours (w/ Derek Heckman) Tortured writers! Repressive societies! Oscar-winnimg prosthetic noses! 2002's The Hours has it all, and the Addington siblings are here to break it down for you. Joined by author Derek Heckman, the gang talks literary adaptations, the afflictions of suburbia, and this totally stacked cast. Not just Meryl, Nicole, and Julianne, but Ed Harris! Claire Danes! Allison Janney! Jeff Daniels! John C. Reilly! You want some Toni Collette? We got some Toni Collette! Plus, a revealing game that involves... some math! Spend your hours with us; you won't be disappointed! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Derek on Twitter: @herekdeckman Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 19 Feb 2019 04:01:00 -0000 The Hours (w/ Derek Heckman) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings are joined by author Derek Heckman to delve into the interlocking Oscar bait of 2002's The Hours! Tortured writers! Repressive societies! Oscar-winnimg prosthetic noses! 2002's The Hours has it all, and the Addington siblings are here to break it down for you. Joined by author Derek Heckman, the gang talks literary adaptations, the afflictions of suburbia, and this totally stacked cast. Not just Meryl, Nicole, and Julianne, but Ed Harris! Claire Danes! Allison Janney! Jeff Daniels! John C. Reilly! You want some Toni Collette? We got some Toni Collette! Plus, a revealing game that involves... some math! Spend your hours with us; you won't be disappointed! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Derek on Twitter: @herekdeckman Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tortured writers! Repressive societies! Oscar-winnimg prosthetic noses! 2002's The Hours has it all, and the Addington siblings are here to break it down for you. Joined by author Derek Heckman, the gang talks literary adaptations, the afflictions of suburbia, and this totally stacked cast. Not just Meryl, Nicole, and Julianne, but Ed Harris! Claire Danes! Allison Janney! Jeff Daniels! John C. Reilly! You want some Toni Collette? We got some Toni Collette! Plus, a revealing game that involves... some math! Spend your hours with us; you won't be disappointed! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Derek on Twitter: @herekdeckman Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 6260 026 Copycat (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh) The Addington siblings welcome back fan favorite special guest Joe Bolenbaugh to puzzle through the over-cooked 1995 thriller Copycat. Holly Hunter mumbles as as a hard-boiled detective. Sigourney Weaver chews the scenery as an agoraphobic serial killer expert. Harry Connick, Jr. pairs disastrous hair dye with an even more dodgy accent. This episode goes to some strange places as our team takes on surprise pocket burgers and the arc of Harry Connick, Jr.'s filmography, while Tobin falls in love with his imagined version of the movie. Give it a listen and play along with a brand new game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh The Connick of It All on Twitter: @ConnickIt Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 05 Feb 2019 04:01:00 -0000 Copycat (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings welcome fan favorite Joe Bolenbaugh to discuss the 1995 thriller Copycat, co-starring Harry Connick, Jr.! The Addington siblings welcome back fan favorite special guest Joe Bolenbaugh to puzzle through the over-cooked 1995 thriller Copycat. Holly Hunter mumbles as as a hard-boiled detective. Sigourney Weaver chews the scenery as an agoraphobic serial killer expert. Harry Connick, Jr. pairs disastrous hair dye with an even more dodgy accent. This episode goes to some strange places as our team takes on surprise pocket burgers and the arc of Harry Connick, Jr.'s filmography, while Tobin falls in love with his imagined version of the movie. Give it a listen and play along with a brand new game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh The Connick of It All on Twitter: @ConnickIt Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA The Addington siblings welcome back fan favorite special guest Joe Bolenbaugh to puzzle through the over-cooked 1995 thriller Copycat. Holly Hunter mumbles as as a hard-boiled detective. Sigourney Weaver chews the scenery as an agoraphobic serial killer expert. Harry Connick, Jr. pairs disastrous hair dye with an even more dodgy accent. This episode goes to some strange places as our team takes on surprise pocket burgers and the arc of Harry Connick, Jr.'s filmography, while Tobin falls in love with his imagined version of the movie. Give it a listen and play along with a brand new game! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh The Connick of It All on Twitter: @ConnickIt Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4810 025 A League of Their Own (w/ Joey Lewandowski & Mike Manzi) The Addington siblings draft CageClub co-founders Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi to check out Penny Marshall's hit A League of Their Own. Together, they take a swing at sexism then vs. now, Rosie's chemistry with Madonna, and how long Tom Hanks actually takes to pee. Plus, what might have been different if the movie had been directed by a man? How had Joey never seen it? And is there actually no crying in baseball? Check it all out then tell us what you think! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Mike on Twitter: @the_mikestir Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 22 Jan 2019 04:01:00 -0000 A League of Their Own (w/ Joey Lewandowski & Mike Manzi) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings are joined by CageClub co-founders Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi to take a swing at this 1992 crowd pleaser! The Addington siblings draft CageClub co-founders Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi to check out Penny Marshall's hit A League of Their Own. Together, they take a swing at sexism then vs. now, Rosie's chemistry with Madonna, and how long Tom Hanks actually takes to pee. Plus, what might have been different if the movie had been directed by a man? How had Joey never seen it? And is there actually no crying in baseball? Check it all out then tell us what you think! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Mike on Twitter: @the_mikestir Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA The Addington siblings draft CageClub co-founders Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi to check out Penny Marshall's hit A League of Their Own. Together, they take a swing at sexism then vs. now, Rosie's chemistry with Madonna, and how long Tom Hanks actually takes to pee. Plus, what might have been different if the movie had been directed by a man? How had Joey never seen it? And is there actually no crying in baseball? Check it all out then tell us what you think! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.thecontenderspod.com On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Mike on Twitter: @the_mikestir Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 5647 024 Wayne's World (1992) The Addington siblings check in on their own nostalgia as they try to party on with Wayne and Garth in 1992's Wayne's World. They discuss the film's pop culture impact, Aislinn almost dies of the giggles, and they finally consider the question only this movie could raise: what noise should accompany an erection? Seriously, you don't want to miss this! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 08 Jan 2019 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings dittly-doo back in time to party on with Wayne's World from 1992! The Addington siblings check in on their own nostalgia as they try to party on with Wayne and Garth in 1992's Wayne's World. They discuss the film's pop culture impact, Aislinn almost dies of the giggles, and they finally consider the question only this movie could raise: what noise should accompany an erection? Seriously, you don't want to miss this! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 2847 023 The Babadook (2014) The Addington siblings take a deep breath and plunge into the world of The Babadook. Our Twitter followers voted for us to endure writer-director Jennifer Kent's modern horror hit, and Aislinn may never be the same... (She hates you all. She really hates you all!) How brilliant is Essie Davis's lead performance? What makes Australian movies so different? And will Aislinn ever speak to any of us ever again? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 25 Dec 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings celebrate Christmas with that classic holiday film The Babadook! The Addington siblings take a deep breath and plunge into the world of The Babadook. Our Twitter followers voted for us to endure writer-director Jennifer Kent's modern horror hit, and Aislinn may never be the same... (She hates you all. She really hates you all!) How brilliant is Essie Davis's lead performance? What makes Australian movies so different? And will Aislinn ever speak to any of us ever again? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 2583 022 Girlfight (2000) The Addington siblings jump in the ring with Michelle Rodriguez in Karyn Kusama's directorial debut, Girlfight. It turns out that this movie holds the eff up! In this episode, they discuss how they feel about boxing movies (sorry, Rocky!), unapologetic female heroes, and how Leonardo DiCaprio almost starred in American Psycho. (It was a weird tangent.) Plus, they play Tobin's favorite game ever! Seriously, you don't want to miss this one! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 11 Dec 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings jump in the ring to go the distance with Michelle Rodriguez in Karyn Kusama's stunning debut, Girlfight! The Addington siblings jump in the ring with Michelle Rodriguez in Karyn Kusama's directorial debut, Girlfight. It turns out that this movie holds the eff up! In this episode, they discuss how they feel about boxing movies (sorry, Rocky!), unapologetic female heroes, and how Leonardo DiCaprio almost starred in American Psycho. (It was a weird tangent.) Plus, they play Tobin's favorite game ever! Seriously, you don't want to miss this one! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3797 021 Whip It (2009) The Addington siblings risk bruises, broken bones, and (in Tobin's case) an inability to skate as they zip around the track with Whip It, Drew Barrymore's directorial debut. Special guest Shelly Clark comes along for the ride as they discuss Ellen Page as a leading actor, Kristen Wiig's (surprising?) depth, and Tobin's admiration for domineering middle-aged women. Then, we each build our own roller derby teams from all actors we've discussed so far, and YOU get to decide the winner! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Shelly on Twitter: @Shelly_A_Clark Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 27 Nov 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings tie on some skates with special guest Shelly Clark and go for a spin around the track in honor of this coming-of-age roller derby flick! The Addington siblings risk bruises, broken bones, and (in Tobin's case) an inability to skate as they zip around the track with Whip It, Drew Barrymore's directorial debut. Special guest Shelly Clark comes along for the ride as they discuss Ellen Page as a leading actor, Kristen Wiig's (surprising?) depth, and Tobin's admiration for domineering middle-aged women. Then, we each build our own roller derby teams from all actors we've discussed so far, and YOU get to decide the winner! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Shelly on Twitter: @Shelly_A_Clark Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3913 020 Home for the Holidays (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh) The Addington siblings are joined by writer, actor, and funny man Joe Bolenbaugh as they laugh their way through this breakdown of Home for the Holidays, Jodie Foster's second film as a director. We learn about Aislinn's worst nightmare, Joe confesses to elder abuse, and Tobin can't remember the name of that guy? From the thing? The singer? You know, the handsome one? Plus, Aislinn and Joe start at least three new podcasts before the end of the episode. This is one you're gonna want to hear, so check it out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Home for the Holidays (w/ Joe Bolenbaugh) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings laugh harder than ever before along with special guest Joe Bolenbaugh as they all go Home for the Holidays. The Addington siblings are joined by writer, actor, and funny man Joe Bolenbaugh as they laugh their way through this breakdown of Home for the Holidays, Jodie Foster's second film as a director. We learn about Aislinn's worst nightmare, Joe confesses to elder abuse, and Tobin can't remember the name of that guy? From the thing? The singer? You know, the handsome one? Plus, Aislinn and Joe start at least three new podcasts before the end of the episode. This is one you're gonna want to hear, so check it out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA The Addington siblings are joined by writer, actor, and funny man Joe Bolenbaugh as they laugh their way through this breakdown of Home for the Holidays, Jodie Foster's second film as a director. We learn about Aislinn's worst nightmare, Joe confesses to elder abuse, and Tobin can't remember the name of that guy? From the thing? The singer? You know, the handsome one? Plus, Aislinn and Joe start at least three new podcasts before the end of the episode. This is one you're gonna want to hear, so check it out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joe on Twitter: @joebolenbaugh Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 5443 019 Ghostbusters (w/ Dr. Dana Schowalter) The Ghostbusters reboot unleashed a slime monster of online misogyny from its very first trailer. Join the Addington siblings and online backlash expert Dr. Dana Schowalter as they topple the trolls to discover the movie buried underneath. What’s it like to watch four women kick butt while fully clad? Do all the cameos help or hurt the film? And is Kate McKinnon on the verge of becoming a national treasure? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Email Dana: schowalterd@mail.wou.edu Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Ghostbusters (w/ Dr. Dana Schowalter) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington Who ain’t afraid of no all-female reboot? The Ghostbusters reboot unleashed a slime monster of online misogyny from its very first trailer. Join the Addington siblings and online backlash expert Dr. Dana Schowalter as they topple the trolls to discover the movie buried underneath. What’s it like to watch four women kick butt while fully clad? Do all the cameos help or hurt the film? And is Kate McKinnon on the verge of becoming a national treasure? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Email Dana: schowalterd@mail.wou.edu Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA The Ghostbusters reboot unleashed a slime monster of online misogyny from its very first trailer. Join the Addington siblings and online backlash expert Dr. Dana Schowalter as they topple the trolls to discover the movie buried underneath. What’s it like to watch four women kick butt while fully clad? Do all the cameos help or hurt the film? And is Kate McKinnon on the verge of becoming a national treasure? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Email Dana: schowalterd@mail.wou.edu Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4204 018 Hocus Pocus (1993) The Addington siblings take on Hocus Pocus, which boasts garish production design, bewildering performances, and a nonsensical plot. Plus, a main character who's most definitely a virgin. And somehow, the Addington siblings had never seen it. Can this beloved nostalgia trip cast a spell on our valiant hosts? Or will they be as dead to it as a resurrected zombie? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings take on Hocus Pocus, a piece of '90s nostalgia they missed entirely the first time around! The Addington siblings take on Hocus Pocus, which boasts garish production design, bewildering performances, and a nonsensical plot. Plus, a main character who's most definitely a virgin. And somehow, the Addington siblings had never seen it. Can this beloved nostalgia trip cast a spell on our valiant hosts? Or will they be as dead to it as a resurrected zombie? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3444 017 Haywire (2011) The Addington siblings tackle crunched bones, fisticuffs, and a real life MMA fighter in Steven Soderbergh's Haywire, which pits Gina Carano against a rogues gallery of famous Hollywood dudes. She kicks each and every butt! But is that enough for the Addington siblings? Plus, a game that tests Tobin's knowledge of director Steven Soderbergh... and how the heck is Aislinn going to handle another Bill Paxton performance? There's only one way to find out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings tackle crunched bones, fisticuffs, and a real life MMA fighter in Steven Soderbergh's Haywire. The Addington siblings tackle crunched bones, fisticuffs, and a real life MMA fighter in Steven Soderbergh's Haywire, which pits Gina Carano against a rogues gallery of famous Hollywood dudes. She kicks each and every butt! But is that enough for the Addington siblings? Plus, a game that tests Tobin's knowledge of director Steven Soderbergh... and how the heck is Aislinn going to handle another Bill Paxton performance? There's only one way to find out! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3356 016 Frozen (w/ Josh Devenere) Frozen made $1.5 billion worldwide; spawned sequels, spinoffs, a Broadway show; and has cluttered countless childhood bedrooms with millions of toys. But can it hold up to scrutiny of Aislinn, Tobin, and their special guest (and Disney expert) Josh Devenere? Plus, hear from a member of Frozen's target demographic! Grab your carrots, hitch your reindeer, and join us for a discussion of the Disney juggernaut that's anything but a fixer upper. (See what we did there?!) Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 18 Sep 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Frozen (w/ Josh Devenere) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings let it go with special guest and Disney expert Josh Devenere, taking on the Disney extravaganza Frozen! Frozen made $1.5 billion worldwide; spawned sequels, spinoffs, a Broadway show; and has cluttered countless childhood bedrooms with millions of toys. But can it hold up to scrutiny of Aislinn, Tobin, and their special guest (and Disney expert) Josh Devenere? Plus, hear from a member of Frozen's target demographic! Grab your carrots, hitch your reindeer, and join us for a discussion of the Disney juggernaut that's anything but a fixer upper. (See what we did there?!) Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Frozen made $1.5 billion worldwide; spawned sequels, spinoffs, a Broadway show; and has cluttered countless childhood bedrooms with millions of toys. But can it hold up to scrutiny of Aislinn, Tobin, and their special guest (and Disney expert) Josh Devenere? Plus, hear from a member of Frozen's target demographic! Grab your carrots, hitch your reindeer, and join us for a discussion of the Disney juggernaut that's anything but a fixer upper. (See what we did there?!) Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4457 015 Waitress (2007) Waitress is a movie that means a lot to Aislinn, and one that Tobin had never seen. Grab a fork and join us as we dig into Adrienne Shelly's vision, Nathan Fillion as a gateway drug, and the brave choices the film makes along the way. Plus, pie! #pieshare Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings take an emotional journey through writer-director Adrienne Shelly's offbeat 2007 gem Waitress! Waitress is a movie that means a lot to Aislinn, and one that Tobin had never seen. Grab a fork and join us as we dig into Adrienne Shelly's vision, Nathan Fillion as a gateway drug, and the brave choices the film makes along the way. Plus, pie! #pieshare Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4437 014 Spy (2015) How do you send up the spy genre? By blowing out Rose Byrne's hair, making Melissa McCarthy a frickin' badass, and answering the most fundamental question of cinema: can Jason Statham out Jason Statham himself? (The answer: Um, yes... yes he can.) Wrap it all together as a gorgeous, honest-to-goodness action movie, and you have a real winner in Spy! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 21 Aug 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings rope screenwriter and educator Averie Storck into a discussion of Melissa McCarthy's Spy! How do you send up the spy genre? By blowing out Rose Byrne's hair, making Melissa McCarthy a frickin' badass, and answering the most fundamental question of cinema: can Jason Statham out Jason Statham himself? (The answer: Um, yes... yes he can.) Wrap it all together as a gorgeous, honest-to-goodness action movie, and you have a real winner in Spy! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 5221 No Episode This Week Sorry, everybody. Time for a quick break. Tobin and Aislinn will have their stuff together in two weeks on 8/21. Check back then! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 07 Aug 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington Life gets in the way, folks! The Addington siblings will be back on 8/21 to talk all things Spy with a very special guest! Sorry, everybody. Time for a quick break. Tobin and Aislinn will have their stuff together in two weeks on 8/21. Check back then! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 71 013 Laggies (w/ Corey O'Connell) Things we learn in this episode: Keira Knightley gives her floppiest performance, Aislinn can't quite pronounce the title, the turtle was supposed to be a dog, and Sam Rockwell is a chemist. Tobin and Aislinn are joined by film student, friend, and Laggies superfan Corey O'Connell, to break down the low-key charms of this 2014 comedy. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Corey on Twitter: @quintessencey Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Laggies (w/ Corey O'Connell) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings discuss Lynn Shelton's charming quarterlife crisis movie with special guest Corey O'Connell! Things we learn in this episode: Keira Knightley gives her floppiest performance, Aislinn can't quite pronounce the title, the turtle was supposed to be a dog, and Sam Rockwell is a chemist. Tobin and Aislinn are joined by film student, friend, and Laggies superfan Corey O'Connell, to break down the low-key charms of this 2014 comedy. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Corey on Twitter: @quintessencey Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Things we learn in this episode: Keira Knightley gives her floppiest performance, Aislinn can't quite pronounce the title, the turtle was supposed to be a dog, and Sam Rockwell is a chemist. Tobin and Aislinn are joined by film student, friend, and Laggies superfan Corey O'Connell, to break down the low-key charms of this 2014 comedy. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Corey on Twitter: @quintessencey Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4879 012 The Levelling (2016) How badly does Aislinn want to wrangle a cow? Does the dog die? And can the Addington siblings keep it together while recording in-person? Only one way to find out! Join Tobin and Aislinn as they put their heads together (literally) and discuss The Levelling, the first feature film from one of Tobin's very best film school friends, Hope Dickson Leach. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings RECORD LIVE! Well, not "live," but in the same room, huddled in front of the same microphone to discuss the much-lauded debut feature The Levelling from writer-director Hope Dickson Leach! How badly does Aislinn want to wrangle a cow? Does the dog die? And can the Addington siblings keep it together while recording in-person? Only one way to find out! Join Tobin and Aislinn as they put their heads together (literally) and discuss The Levelling, the first feature film from one of Tobin's very best film school friends, Hope Dickson Leach. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3300 011 Ocean's 8 (2018) Dream teams! Diamonds heists! Cate Blanchett's fashion! There's lots going on here, but can this new Ocean's movie steal our hearts? Listen to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 26 Jun 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings assess Debbie Ocean's wacky team of misfits in this latest installment of the effervescent heist franchise, Ocean's 8! Dream teams! Diamonds heists! Cate Blanchett's fashion! There's lots going on here, but can this new Ocean's movie steal our hearts? Listen to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4454 010 Revenge (w/ Joey Lewandowski) Man buns! Gore! Bugs! Self-surgery! Beer brands! And a survivor-turned-avenging angel! Revenge is a French horror-thriller written and directed by a woman that has it all. (And then some.) Joey loves it! But can he convince Tobin and Aislinn of its worth and charms? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 12 Jun 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Revenge (w/ Joey Lewandowski) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings (reluctantly) join the hunt for vengeance with Cage Club co-founder Joey Lewandowski as they tackle this French debut feature from 2018! Man buns! Gore! Bugs! Self-surgery! Beer brands! And a survivor-turned-avenging angel! Revenge is a French horror-thriller written and directed by a woman that has it all. (And then some.) Joey loves it! But can he convince Tobin and Aislinn of its worth and charms? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Man buns! Gore! Bugs! Self-surgery! Beer brands! And a survivor-turned-avenging angel! Revenge is a French horror-thriller written and directed by a woman that has it all. (And then some.) Joey loves it! But can he convince Tobin and Aislinn of its worth and charms? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 6110 009 Winter's Bone (w/ Mike Manzi) Does this feature-length Hunger Games audition tape work on its own terms? Wait, Tobin's seen this movie HOW MANY TIMES? And is THIS where Laura Palmer's been hiding all these years? Join the Addington siblings and CageClub co-founder Mike Manzi as they hunt through the backwoods of rural Missouri in 2010's neo-noir Winter's Bone. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Mike on Twitter: @the_mikestir Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 29 May 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Winter's Bone (w/ Mike Manzi) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings tackle this Oscar-nominated Ozark-noir starring Jennifer Lawrence, with special guest Mike Manzi! Does this feature-length Hunger Games audition tape work on its own terms? Wait, Tobin's seen this movie HOW MANY TIMES? And is THIS where Laura Palmer's been hiding all these years? Join the Addington siblings and CageClub co-founder Mike Manzi as they hunt through the backwoods of rural Missouri in 2010's neo-noir Winter's Bone. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Mike on Twitter: @the_mikestir Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Does this feature-length Hunger Games audition tape work on its own terms? Wait, Tobin's seen this movie HOW MANY TIMES? And is THIS where Laura Palmer's been hiding all these years? Join the Addington siblings and CageClub co-founder Mike Manzi as they hunt through the backwoods of rural Missouri in 2010's neo-noir Winter's Bone. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Mike on Twitter: @the_mikestir Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 5308 008 Twilight (2008) Immortality! Pasty teens! Abusive relationship patterns! Twilight has got it all! Listen along as the Addington siblings struggle to parse how this slick, handsomely photographed blockbuster gets so much so very, very wrong. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 15 May 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings sink their teeth into the first Twilight film to see if its skin sparkles! Immortality! Pasty teens! Abusive relationship patterns! Twilight has got it all! Listen along as the Addington siblings struggle to parse how this slick, handsomely photographed blockbuster gets so much so very, very wrong. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 4217 007 Hidden Figures (w/ Jeff Addington) Does this feel-good movie make it into orbit? How small was its budget, really? And have the zippers on men's pants actually changed that much since 1961? Learn the answers to all these questions (and more!) as the Addington siblings enlist their math- and science-inclined father Jeff to calculate how good Hidden Figures really is. Plus, find out how little we really know about women's contributions to science in our hardest game yet! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Jeff is not on Twitter! Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 01 May 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Hidden Figures (w/ Jeff Addington) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington Tobin and Aislinn's dad Jeff joins the show to discuss the Best Picture nominee Hidden Figures... and help out his kids with some math, science, and history! Does this feel-good movie make it into orbit? How small was its budget, really? And have the zippers on men's pants actually changed that much since 1961? Learn the answers to all these questions (and more!) as the Addington siblings enlist their math- and science-inclined father Jeff to calculate how good Hidden Figures really is. Plus, find out how little we really know about women's contributions to science in our hardest game yet! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Jeff is not on Twitter! Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Does this feel-good movie make it into orbit? How small was its budget, really? And have the zippers on men's pants actually changed that much since 1961? Learn the answers to all these questions (and more!) as the Addington siblings enlist their math- and science-inclined father Jeff to calculate how good Hidden Figures really is. Plus, find out how little we really know about women's contributions to science in our hardest game yet! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Jeff is not on Twitter! Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 5271 006 Zero Dark Thirty (w/ Ryan McGilloway) This one covers torture, but was it torture to sit through? Kyle Chandler... James Gandolfini... Chris Pratt... MARK DUPLASS?!?! And how much of the movie did Aislinn actually watch? Find out as we dive into Zero Dark Thirty, 2012's Oscar contender from director Kathryn Bigelow and lead actor Jessica Chastain. Filmmaker and video essayist Ryan McGilloway joins us to break down all the tension of this heart-pounder of a movie! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Ryan on Twitter: @ryan_mcgilloway Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Zero Dark Thirty (w/ Ryan McGilloway) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings (along with special guest Ryan McGilloway) join the hunt for Osama Bin Ladin as they tackle Kathryn Bigelow's Oscar-nominated Zero Dark Thirty! This one covers torture, but was it torture to sit through? Kyle Chandler... James Gandolfini... Chris Pratt... MARK DUPLASS?!?! And how much of the movie did Aislinn actually watch? Find out as we dive into Zero Dark Thirty, 2012's Oscar contender from director Kathryn Bigelow and lead actor Jessica Chastain. Filmmaker and video essayist Ryan McGilloway joins us to break down all the tension of this heart-pounder of a movie! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Ryan on Twitter: @ryan_mcgilloway Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA This one covers torture, but was it torture to sit through? Kyle Chandler... James Gandolfini... Chris Pratt... MARK DUPLASS?!?! And how much of the movie did Aislinn actually watch? Find out as we dive into Zero Dark Thirty, 2012's Oscar contender from director Kathryn Bigelow and lead actor Jessica Chastain. Filmmaker and video essayist Ryan McGilloway joins us to break down all the tension of this heart-pounder of a movie! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Ryan on Twitter: @ryan_mcgilloway Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 5340 005 Aliens (w/ Nick Jenkins) How much of a game-changer was this movie for women in front of and behind the camera? Was Sigourney Weaver's Oscar nomination deserved? And can our hosts' bond survive the experience of breaking it all down? Find out, in our most contentious episode yet, as Tobin and Aislinn go toe-to-toe over James Cameron's 1986 action sci-fi classic Aliens. Reel Bad host Nick Jenkins joins us to referee this cage(club) match over one of his all-time favorite films! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Nick on Twitter: @ngjenkins Reel Bad on Twitter: @reelbadpod Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Aliens (w/ Nick Jenkins) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings blast off with some space marines (and special guest Nick Jenkins) to fight (about) James Cameron's Aliens! How much of a game-changer was this movie for women in front of and behind the camera? Was Sigourney Weaver's Oscar nomination deserved? And can our hosts' bond survive the experience of breaking it all down? Find out, in our most contentious episode yet, as Tobin and Aislinn go toe-to-toe over James Cameron's 1986 action sci-fi classic Aliens. Reel Bad host Nick Jenkins joins us to referee this cage(club) match over one of his all-time favorite films! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Nick on Twitter: @ngjenkins Reel Bad on Twitter: @reelbadpod Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA How much of a game-changer was this movie for women in front of and behind the camera? Was Sigourney Weaver's Oscar nomination deserved? And can our hosts' bond survive the experience of breaking it all down? Find out, in our most contentious episode yet, as Tobin and Aislinn go toe-to-toe over James Cameron's 1986 action sci-fi classic Aliens. Reel Bad host Nick Jenkins joins us to referee this cage(club) match over one of his all-time favorite films! Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Nick on Twitter: @ngjenkins Reel Bad on Twitter: @reelbadpod Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 5136 004 A Wrinkle in Time (w/ Shanna Thomas) Who is this movie for? What's the difference between loving and admiring a film? And does everyone have their own personal Oprah? Find all the wisdom in the universe here, as the Addington siblings, along with special guest Shanna Thomas, work through a wide range of feelings about A Wrinkle in Time, reactions to the film, and reactions to the reactions. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Shanna on Snapchat: Shanna.T21 Shanna on Instagram: ShannaThomas2121 Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:01:00 -0000 A Wrinkle in Time (w/ Shanna Thomas) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings are joined by special guest Shanna Thomas as they tesser their way through Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time! Who is this movie for? What's the difference between loving and admiring a film? And does everyone have their own personal Oprah? Find all the wisdom in the universe here, as the Addington siblings, along with special guest Shanna Thomas, work through a wide range of feelings about A Wrinkle in Time, reactions to the film, and reactions to the reactions. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Shanna on Snapchat: Shanna.T21 Shanna on Instagram: ShannaThomas2121 Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Who is this movie for? What's the difference between loving and admiring a film? And does everyone have their own personal Oprah? Find all the wisdom in the universe here, as the Addington siblings, along with special guest Shanna Thomas, work through a wide range of feelings about A Wrinkle in Time, reactions to the film, and reactions to the reactions. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Shanna on Snapchat: Shanna.T21 Shanna on Instagram: ShannaThomas2121 Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4880 003 She's the Man (w/ Nicole Sweeney) What does it mean to "act" like a dude? Did Justin Bieber model his persona on Amanda Bynes? And who will win the hardest (Shakespearean!) game yet? Find out here as the Addington siblings welcome special guest Nicole Sweeney of Snark Squad and Crash Course fame to grapple with the flawed but funny 2006 film "She's the Man." Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Nicole on Twitter: @Sweeneysays Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 06 Mar 2018 04:01:00 -0000 She's the Man (w/ Nicole Sweeney) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington Snark Squad co-founder and Crash Course director Nicole Sweeney joins the Addington siblings to wrestle with the 2006 Amanda Bynes high school gender-swap flick She's the Man. What does it mean to "act" like a dude? Did Justin Bieber model his persona on Amanda Bynes? And who will win the hardest (Shakespearean!) game yet? Find out here as the Addington siblings welcome special guest Nicole Sweeney of Snark Squad and Crash Course fame to grapple with the flawed but funny 2006 film "She's the Man." Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Nicole on Twitter: @Sweeneysays Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA What does it mean to "act" like a dude? Did Justin Bieber model his persona on Amanda Bynes? And who will win the hardest (Shakespearean!) game yet? Find out here as the Addington siblings welcome special guest Nicole Sweeney of Snark Squad and Crash Course fame to grapple with the flawed but funny 2006 film "She's the Man." Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Nicole on Twitter: @Sweeneysays Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4253 BONUS! Lady Bird (2017) Does a movie have to be "big" and "serious" to be consequential? Is Laurie Metcalf the greatest actor of her generation? And what did Tobin and Aislinn really get up to in high school? Learn the answers to all these questions and more as the Addington siblings devote their first bonus episode to one of last year's most talked about directorial debuts, Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: http://www.cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 27 Feb 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings fly back to high school with a special bonus episode devoted to Greta Gerwig's Oscar contender Lady Bird! Does a movie have to be "big" and "serious" to be consequential? Is Laurie Metcalf the greatest actor of her generation? And what did Tobin and Aislinn really get up to in high school? Learn the answers to all these questions and more as the Addington siblings devote their first bonus episode to one of last year's most talked about directorial debuts, Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: http://www.cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 3725 002 Wonder Woman (w/ Joey Lewandowski) CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Joey Lewandowski stops by to help the Addington siblings break down one of the bright spots of 2017. What happens when you let a woman direct a big-budget superhero movie? Why do we underrate Chris Pine as an actor? And how much does Aislinn love the "Fast and Furious" franchise? Find out as we discuss Patty Jenkins' 2017 tour-de-force Wonder Woman. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: http://www.cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:01:00 -0000 Wonder Woman (w/ Joey Lewandowski) full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings take on the warrior-princess from Themyscira with CageClub co-founder Joey Lewandowski! CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Joey Lewandowski stops by to help the Addington siblings break down one of the bright spots of 2017. What happens when you let a woman direct a big-budget superhero movie? Why do we underrate Chris Pine as an actor? And how much does Aislinn love the "Fast and Furious" franchise? Find out as we discuss Patty Jenkins' 2017 tour-de-force Wonder Woman. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: http://www.cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Joey Lewandowski stops by to help the Addington siblings break down one of the bright spots of 2017. What happens when you let a woman direct a big-budget superhero movie? Why do we underrate Chris Pine as an actor? And how much does Aislinn love the "Fast and Furious" franchise? Find out as we discuss Patty Jenkins' 2017 tour-de-force Wonder Woman. Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Joey on Twitter: @soulpopped Find more shows: http://www.cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA

]]> 4405 001 The Contender (2000) Can a woman get confirmed as VP of the USA? Is Jeff Bridges the coolest fictional onscreen president ever? Is Joan Allen a national treasure? And how did they make Sirius Black so uuuuugly? Find the answers to all these questions and more on the inaugural episode of The Contenders, where the Addington siblings tackle Rod Lurie's 2000 political drama "The Contender." Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: http://www.cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA Tue, 06 Feb 2018 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington The Addington siblings discuss the show's namesake movie! Can a woman get confirmed as VP of the USA? Is Jeff Bridges the coolest fictional onscreen president ever? Is Joan Allen a national treasure? And how did they make Sirius Black so uuuuugly? Find the answers to all these questions and more on the inaugural episode of The Contenders, where the Addington siblings tackle Rod Lurie's 2000 political drama "The Contender." Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheContendersPod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: http://www.cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA 5175 Introducing "The Contenders" Get ready for The Contenders, a bi-weekly podcast about the movies made by and starring women who refuse to play by the rules. Hit subscribe and don't miss an episode beginning February 6, 2018, as siblings Tobin and Aislinn Addington take a close look at movies made by and starring some of the most daring women in film. Tue, 21 Nov 2017 04:01:00 -0000 full Tobin Addington and Aislinn Addington Coming February 2018! Get ready for The Contenders, a bi-weekly podcast about the movies made by and starring women who refuse to play by the rules. Hit subscribe and don't miss an episode beginning February 6, 2018, as siblings Tobin and Aislinn Addington take a close look at movies made by and starring some of the most daring women in film. 939