The Heavyweight Chumps

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.

It’s Episode 100 for The Heavyweight Chumps and it’s a wild ride that starts with thanks to previous guests and friends of the show (if we forgot anyone it was not intentional). To thank those involved in independent film over the 99 previous episodes, the guys dive back into that pool with writer/director Miles Doleac. Doleac’s newest film Hallowed Ground is a thought-provoking horror film set in Mississippi and centered around the trouble a married couple (Alice and Vera) find themselves in after inadvertently crossing a property line.

Today’s menu features a heaping helping of laughs as the guys get a buzz on the PhatLine from Memphis-based stand-up Comic Kate Lucas. Kate offers a look into the life of a working comedian and where she looks for inspiration, then things go off the rails. The discussion turns to her time as a morning radio host, a mutual hatred of the Charmin bears, getting lost in the desert and he look at one of Cosby’s accusers. Buckle up. And don’t get offended!

The Dark Side of the Ring documentary series on Viceland takes an in-depth look into some of professional wrestling’s biggest controversies. On this episode of The Heavyweight Chumps, a fan favorite and wrestling veteran, Steve Cox returns to share personal insights into the series’ installments on Bruiser Brody and The Von Erichs. “Do It To It” also shares some hilarious behind the scenes stories about working with these and more during his time in the Squared Circle.

In this newest episode, Mattox And Thundercookies answer the PhatLine to dive into the Punk Rock scene of Memphis with documentarian John Rash! In a deep interview Rash tells the story behind the number 1 punk rock documentary on Amazon Prime Negro Terror that focuses on the band of the same name and it’s ideals. The guys also learn more about the band’s late lead singer and Bassist Omar Higgins. Crank the volume and Rock out with us on this one!

You didn’t think we’d actually take Memorial Day off did you? Rest easy Chumpamaniacs, because we have some BRAND NEW facts about those famous Presidential spouses with The First Ladies Man Andrew Och! The Chumps also celebrate as only we can, with Food talk about the New Taco Bell Resort; Nostalgia moves on up as we give our thoughts on the LIVE ABC performances of All In the Family/ The Jeffersons and we WEIGH IN on our dream celebrity cookout guests!

We are back to chew the fat as we keep chugging along towards episode 100! Freshly Popped news about a New Wolverine, New Coke and the New 24/7 Title unveiled on Raw Monday Night! The 12 oz Philosopher dispenses knowledge as only he can; AND Memphis musician Tony Manard calls in to give us the scoop on his upcoming album, a wrestling inspired tune (also featured in this episode) and how he keeps his musical inspiration by playing with different musicians. Tune in. Buckle Up and let us fill your ears with all this Southern goodness. Shout out to Not a Boring Soup.

We’re BACK and we need to talk about a few things. #1 Disney now has control of Hulu and launching Disney+? Is this the end of Netflix? We have a few theories. #2 R-Patts as Batman? We debate what the casting could mean for The DC Cinematic Universe and if The Bat will SPARKLE! Then, joining us to dissect The Perks of Being a Wallflower and to suggest some alternatives is actress Melisa Breiner-Sanders. So tune in, and let our fat fill your ears.

The Chumps keep it Southern (even more than usual) in this episode and discuss the films of Jeff Nichols, Craig Brewer and more with Magnolia Film Festival Alumnus Jeremy Burgess. Mattox and ol Thundercookies also look at the recent slate of movie release dates thanks to the Disney-Fox purchase. A New Star Wars Trilogy. 4 New Avatar films (Mattox is not thrilled) and a Bob’s Burgers Movie! Taking from that announcement A Weigh in of Favorite Bobs Burgers episodes.

Troy from Podcast Wrestling Society calls in to discuss Bray Wyatt’s Firefly Funhouse, the upcoming Money in the Bank and the state of tag-team wrestling. Mattox And Thundercookies dish about crazy food news like Racist Donuts, Taco Bell, and laxative pizza! We can’t make this crap up!