Mattox and Thundercookies Devon Raynes wrestle with pop culture and interview interesting people. Past guests include Muck Sticky, Rick Ramos, Matt Pinfield, Bill Behrens and podcast hosts galore
New Episode #NXTTakeoverInYourHouse, #SpiderMan #UltimateSlipNSlide, #MacGruber, #HeMan, #MillionDollarChampion. Oh yeah, it's going the fuck down tonight on @Radio_Memphis. Join in the fun radio-memphis.com! #AndThenThereWere2 #oneinchpunch
The Chumps wrestle with A&E's @BretHart biography, dig up details on a new #EvilDead, try on the new #wetjeans look, then exorcise that #demon by discovering another in #ConjuringTheDevilMadeMeDoIt! Listen on @tunein and radio-Memphis.com
It's the one with the downstairs neighbor from Friends, on the newest on-demand episode of the XXL Radio Hour from Radio-Memphis.com. It's Mattox, Thundercookies and Larry Hankin. Also, new Cape & Cowl, What's Poppin, Hillbilly Headlines and MORE.
It's a pop culture pig out this week on the XXL Radio Hour Tuesday at 10 pm with Chef Steph Cook of Rawkn Grub! We talk about his passion for food and the new evolution of his vision. Also this week we get into the Flamin Hot debate, discuss the possibility of a DCEU animated film. Oh, and we talk about a real super hero in Cape n Cowl! Listen live on the Tune In app or www.radio-memphis.com
Tonight! 10 pm CST on radio-memphis.com (@Radio_Memphis), The Chumps head to #Bedrock, swing thru for some #foodnews, visit the #FatCave for news on #IronMan & #Batman, stop for shit slinging @KidRock's bar and catch up with Tony Manard! All this and more.
The Chumps talk with the head honcho, the leader supreme, the be all end all at Radio-Memphis, Ric Chetter. Of course we have hillbilly headlines and what's poppin and cape and cowl news. Join us won't you.
We're heading down the road of nostalgia this week! We have Godzilla vs Kong in What's Poppin. Each of us give our WrestleMania picks, and we get to rewind our own lives for a bit while renting details about The Last Blockbuster from director Taylor Morden. All this, plus Cape & Cowl, Hillbilly Headlines, and more. As always Memphis AF.
Our friend, filmmaker, and host of @fanroomlive, Stacey Toy hangs to talk working w/ @CedEntertainer, @AEW star Paul White, aka Big Show. Also- #peepsi, @TheRock wanting #thesnyderverse to continue, a ship of sex toys & more.
Lights. Camera. Action! On this On Demand episode of the #XXLRadioHour with the Heavyweight Chumps it's movie madness as the fellas talk with filmmakers from the SLO Film Festival about Ahead of the Curve and Vinyl Nation. Also tonight: A pair of Texas-sized reboots, food news, The Snyder Cut, a bloody women's match from AEW, Hillbilly Headlines... and more.
But why's the rum gone? Because our guest Steven Gubb wanted us to try the fantastic Gubba Rum! Steven talks with us about his entry into the liquor industry. Also on this episode: Charlotte Flair in a Walking Tall Remake? Texas Rangers honor Charlie Pride Wrong Turn: The Foundation And more!
Tonight. 10 pm CST! The #XXLRadioHour! We've got #ExplodingBarbedWireDeathMatch, #tacobell, #greenlantern, #SnyderCut, #Lent, grown up #EasterBasket, #PepeLePew, #LolaBunny, #KampKoral and more! www.radio-memphis.com!!!
Mattox and Thunder Cookies talk WWE Royal Rumble and super heroes. A very enlightening interview with John Velasco on his work with some of the biggest names in the music industry.
It's a wild reunion of sorts tonight on the XXL Radio Hour when Jason Alme of Shit Happens When You Party Naked pays a visit to the Heavyweight Chumps to talk movies, fatherhood and all types of wild shit. The fellas offer hopes for new animated Batman and Velma Dinkley series coming to HBO MAX; a Peacemaker series with John Cena and Mattox has trouble containing his excitement about the return of Hi C to McDonald's. Tonight 10 pm CST on Tune In and radio-Memphis.com.
Memphis punk band Lipstick Stains is on the FatLine sharing road stories and giving news for an upcoming new release! Also this week there's Batman aplenty in the Cape & Cowl Society. New details on Austin Powers, Star Wars and That big game.
From 2/2/21 on radio-memphis.com, #MEMPHIS based #artist Alice Hasen joins the boys on the #fatline, but trust us, she's not second #fiddle! Also #CapeAndCowl w/ #BlackPanther, #StaticShock & #MCU news; #RoyalRumble and #RoadToWrestleMania!
We gots that NEW NEW for you, and it's ! Dem Boys rassle with some WWE, continue as little Super Heroes In Training with news from the Cape & Cowl Society. Memphis' own Harry Koniditsiotis hooks up with the fellas for insight on the Memphis Punk scene, and his love of comic books!
From comics to the cosmos, The Heavyweight Chumps have it all, tonight on radio-memphis.com! Comic Book artist Dean Zachary is on the FatLine with Mattox to unwrap the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, The Mandalorian and a heck of a lot more. Meanwhile The Chumps talk Feed the Blues, A 40 foot Leg Lamp, a female kicker in the SEC and break out a new segment- The Cape & Cowl Society. Tune in at 10 pm CST.
It's a special (effects) episode for the Heavyweight Chumps when effects guru Joe Castro hits up the FatLine to discuss Terror Toons and horror films! Originally aired on radio-memphis.com
Reboots, Returns, Robots, Mr. Satan & Adam. That's right. The Chumps have a big show for you. We talk Reboots of Short Circuit and The Scorpion King, returns from Ridley Scott and James Cameron to beloved franchises; A whole bunch of Batman news; a Waffle House beer and a FatLine Interview with musician Adam Gussow about the Satan and Adam documentary (Available on Netflix).
It's a virtual buffet with The Heavyweight Chumps who have to share their thoughts on the KFC Log, Wedding Crashers 2, Johnny Depp's firing by Warner Brothers and more. Director Miles Doleac and producer/actor Lindsay Williams are on the FatLine to talk about their films The Dinner Party and Demigod and even a little football.
While Camp Crystal Lake is closed due to the pandemic, go back in time with us and enjoy our conversation with the man who brought Jason back to life in Friday the 13 VI: Jason Lives, CJ Graham!
In this week's Radio replay of The Heavyweight Chumps Radio Hour (original air date 10/15/19, radio-memphis.com) Mattox and Thundercookies get a first hand account of working on the John Hughes/Chris Columbus hit Home Alone from actor Larry Hankin. The conversation goes from Hankin's filmmaking and his return to acting in Gran Torino, Netflix's Breaking Bad universe film.
Mattox and Thunder Cookies talk to director and activist Cheryl Allison. This is taken from the radio show on www.radio-memphis.com.
Thunder Cookies and Mattox sit down and talk shop with Jodie B of the Po' Boys Podcast.
The first episode of the radio show. HWC Radio Hour. Mattox and Thunder Cookies talk with Rick Ramos about movies.
Earth Nerds Are Cheesy! What's that, you ask. It's a brand new show from 1/2 of the Heavyweight Chumps where (Mattox) and co-host Kevlar Kate, an actress and cosplayer, nerd out on all things geek! In this debut episode the hosts offer their advice on shows viewers should be binging, and which they should purge. Then the Duo of Dorkiness offer and in-depth look at SYFY's original series The Magicians and the craziness that unfolds during the first four seasons. Join us and let your geek flag fly!
The Heavyweight Chumps go Off Script this week with business owner and one the organizers of the Indie Artists Market, Jeni Harris. Jeni educated the boys on what's available at the market and within the Memphis Artistic Community prior to Saturday's Grand Opening in Bartlett! Mattox and Thundercookies take a quick look at the build up to Saturday's AEW Pay-Per-View event and bring back the Weigh In to talk about wrestlers from their childhood era!
Fired up and fed up after emerging from a hip-hop rabbit hole, Mattox and Thundercookies recap the Amazon documentary #FreeMeek and the controversy surrounding it. From hip-hop to the independent film community, the Chumps are joined by actress/cosplayer and, quite possibly BatGirl, Kate Mobley answers they FatLine to nerd out about superheroes, sci-fi and more.
Part of The Heavyweight Chumps independent film family, Michael Williams, is on the FatLine on this week's Off Script to talk about the upcoming Magnolia Film Festival (The Mag) in Starkville, Mississippi. The guys get the inside scoop on new additions to The Mag and detail the history of Mississippi's oldest film festival, from Williams. Also this week Mattox and Thundercookies look at the possibility of new sequels to Ace Ventura and The Mask starring Jim Carrey, as well as Sam Raimi's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to direct Dr. Strange 2.
It's back to their roots as fans and supporters of independent film this week on Off Script with The Heavyweight Chumps. Joining Mattox and Thundercookies to talk about the upcoming 17th Annual Oxford Film Festival (March 18-22) are husband and wife actors Johnny and Susan McPhail. Also this week the guys look at Marvel's plans for the stars of the canceled Netflix Defenders series and Mattox finally blows his top about the over exposure of Baby Yoda.
Sure your boys the Heavyweight Chumps aren't cowboys. They haven't even played on in the movies, but their guest on this week's Off Script has! The guys answer the call of actor/writer Patrick Lescarbeau to discuss his Reconstruction Era western and the actors and films that inspired him. A fun conversation even breaks out about Blazing Saddles. Mattox and Thundercookies also say goodbye to pro wrestling legend Rocky Johnson and founding member of Monty Python, Terry Jones.
We dive into the some fun Hollywood stories with actor Pat Jankiewics and Steve Joiner. You'll hear stories from horror films and encounters with fans and other celebs at conventions. Tune in to see how Mattox and Thundercookies react to the tinsel town Hijinks.
The Heavyweight Chumps are back with Off Script, a podcast focusing on good times and good conversation. Join Mattox and Thundercookies as they discuss the Young Frankenstein musical at ABC; a Redneck Remix of Hillbilly Headlines and then, it's just the facts ma'am, as Lisa London calls in on the FatLine to share Dragnet stories.
The South invades your earholes this week as Georgia actor Eric Morris (MacGyver) hangs with Mattox and Thundercookies to talk about acting and the road he's taken. It turns into a fireside chat about football, family and Texas Chainsaw The New Generation! If you are a young actor looking for pointers or you just want to hear about westerns and Matthew McConaughey, this episode has something for you- including a GIVEAWAY! Listen to find out how to enter
During a stopover at Pirate Radio Studios and Radio Memphis, Thundercookies and Mattox sit down with the captain of the ship, Ric Chetter to look back on the last six months and the development of the Heavyweight Chumps Radio Hour. The conversation quickly turns from radio to potty talk about bidets and mutual hatred of certain advertising spokespeople.
We're back with a NEW episode of the Heavyweight Chumps Podcast! It's just the guys for this episode as they address the future of the show. Afterwards, Mattox and Thundercookies take a look at the new Netflix film Dolemite is my Name starring Eddie Murphy. The weigh in is back with favorite candies to get on Halloween. Come hang with us on this laid back episode!
HWC fan favorite Rick Ramos, fresh off his guest spot on the HWC Radio Hour, is back with the big boys to talk about a variety of films including the work or Rob Zombie, Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocket Man. Ramos also offers a selection of under-appreciated films that everyone should check out. Get your ticket and spend some time talking about the silver screen! Sponsored by Artist Vodka and Mid-South Hempfest.
We're back after a short vacation and back to our old tricks. Memphis comedian Mo Alexander (Hart of the City, Real Time w/ Bill Maher) joins The Chumps for this episode and swaps strip club stories, confirms a fear about a Turkey feather and talk tequila. It's a new episode that's heavy on laughs and combined weight. Pour yourself a shot, go to the champagne room and turn it up with The Heavyweight Chumps and Mo!
We go down a rabbit hole on a sandwich quest with Ryan Hopgood, who started the now viral Facebook Group, The Memphis Sandwich Clique. From the Sultan of Sammies, we learn why he started the group, whether a hotdog is a sandwich, and, of course, what makes a good sandwich. As a side dish to that delectable main course, Mattox and Thundercookies serve up a new “Freshly Popped” and sink their teeth into the recently announced Matrix 4 and the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series. Put on a bib. This could get messy! Be sure to visit madfatloud.com for more from the Heavyweight Chumps.
Our extended interview with Jodie B, host of The Po Boys Podcast dives into movie and tv recommendations and even more craziness as things go off the rails. It's as good as chocolate gravy on a warm biscuit.
He's just a Po Boy and Errbody loves him. Jodie B, host of the Po Boys Podcast joins us for a candid discussion about inappropriate cartoons, the fatness of Arkansas, and even takes some suggestions from the Chumps for shows to start watching. Also on this Episode: •The makings of a Wednesday Night Wrestling War between NXT and All Elite Wrestling. •A look at what might be next for Spider-Man following the announcement that Disney/Marvel will not be involved with Sony on future films in the franchise. •We prepare for a return to Eternia after Kevin Smith's reveal that he will serve as executive producer/show runner of He-Man: Revelations for Netflix
Part 2 of our Memphis Film Prize coverage is here! During today's episode Mattox and Thundercookies talk short films with the creators and actors behind- HANGRY where a nursing home resident longs for better food after confusing his days. PAGES a gut-wrenching look at depression from two different points of view. THE TRUTH LIES UPSTREAM is a southern suspenseful drama that starts out dark and takes an even darker turn as characters learn the truth about unresolved cases. A NIGHT OUT- The winner of the festival's $10,000 Prize is an eye opening look at a young woman's evening at a party becomes her worst nightmare.
We got the Prize! Actually, we got to interview representatives of 9 of the 10 finalists competing for the $10,000 Memphis Film Prize. Our interviews will be split into a pair of episodes airing today and next Tuesday. Films discussed during this episode are The Checklist, Soul Man, Without A Roof, Life After Death and Mea Culpa. It was Great getting to take part in this event and meet all the great talent. Be sure to follow our guests on social media.
As Summer Vacation draws to a close, we're going back to camp with filmmakers Ivon and Eyan Wuchina for Eggs Erroneous, parachuting turtles, the Path of the Brave and to remember our favorite camp counselor Ernest P. Worrell. This is all possible thanks to Ernest Day, a short film documentary created by the twin graduates of the The University of Memphis as a way of keeping the memories of Ernest, and the late Jim Varney alive. Ernest Day features interviews with Varney's co-stars, Director and family captured on-site in Tennessee at the camp used in Ernest Goes to Camp. You don't want to miss this, Know What I Mean?
The Fool From Memphis, Tony Manard, fresh off filming a new music video featuring The Chumps, is back via the Fatline to share tales from the shoot and his BRAND NEW ALBUM! He gives us a behind the scenes look at the recording process, talks about his work in TV and Radio before things take a slippery slope when discussing something called Jig-A-Loo and bad potential band names. This episode is truly Memphis AF.
Things go slightly askew this week as Mattox and Thunder Cookies welcome Les Brown of Not a Boring Soup, to talk about the impact of filmmaker/podcaster Kevin Smith's multifaceted career. The guys share stories of their first experiences with the films of the View Askewniverse, the White North films, and the numerous podcasts hosted by the Not So Silent Bob. The conversation turns serious for a moment, as Chumpy Soup talk about Smith's heart attack just over a year ago, before they geek out over the upcoming Jay and Silent Bob Reboot! Brought to you by Artist Vodka. Be sure to check Out www.madfatloud.com!
The Chumps welcome back Oxford Film Festival Alumnus, Cheryl Allison, who shares tales of her journey from Oxford to Cannes and everywhere in between. Her story is about more than filmmaking as the discussion turns to the LGBTQ+ Community, being in New York for the World Pride event. Cheryl also shares her own story of coming out. We hope you enjoy this moving and insightful episode! Brought to you by Artist Vodka. Be sure to check Out www.madfatloud.com!
We're taking a trip to the Garage Kitchen with Michele Guild, host of the Welcome to My Show podcast. It's an all around whacky time as this Little hellion regales us with tales of bad food, bad dates and bad jokes. Oh, and we hear about the time her curiosity won out and she LICKED the handrail while in line for a roller coaster! Mattox and ThunderCookies shoot the breeze about Netflix cancellations, and there's a Weigh In of Worst Snack Foods!
U.S.A. USA USA! It's the 4th of July and we're bringing in the Foremost Expert on awful wrestling gimmicks! RD Reynolds, author of The Death of WCW, founder of WrestleCrap.com and Wrestle Crap Radio calls us on the PhatLine to wave the flag at some of the WORST Patriotic Gimmicks in professional wrestling! He also sticks around for a Weigh In on the worst gimmicks of WCW/ECW during the wrestling boom of the late 1990s.
The Heavyweight Chumps saddle up and head to the old west for a conversation, about HBO's recent Deadwood Reunion Movie, via the PhatLine with Pop Culture Cosmos host Gerald Glassford. During the in-depth look at the Deadwood Camp and it's cast of characters, the gang ponders whether there could be room for another film, or even if the western genre has a place in modern cinema or television. Mattox And Thundercookies each Weigh In with their 3 favorite lawmen in pop culture.
It's a New week and a new Heavyweight Chumps Podcast. Mattox And Thundercookies discuss Mississippi's attempt to get Medical Marijuana on the 2020 ballot. Then the fellas dive into the latest rumors surrounding Matt Reeves The Batman and the looming end of The Ashton Kutcher/Sam Elliott Series The Ranch. Afterwards a call comes in on the PhatLine from Oxford Film Festival Executive Director Melanie Addington who shares details on several upcoming festival-related event and offers her thoughts of social unrest after recent incidents in Oxford and Memphis.