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The Countdown

A weekly comedic podcast in which two friends aim to countdown every popular topic EVER from 10-1 while throwing shade at the other‘s list.

tv & film film reviews

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22:33

Invincible Season 2A review

The Countdown ·

2023/11/28

Wayne has COVID so all plans were scuttled in the 450th week of The Countdown. Which means instead of getting a review of Napoleon, you get a review of the first half Prime Video's Invincible. Making it's return after almost 2.5 years (discounting the Atom Eve special), has Robert Kirkman's story lost it's way? Or does it double down on the first season's greatness? Either way, one host is picking at the show's seams while the other seems very happy with what he's gotten. But when final

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01:21:36

Top 10 Amazon Prime Video Watches

The Countdown ·

2023/11/24

Countdown #449 Paul thought it would be an easy countdown to put together but Paul thought wrong... Join the boys this week as they scour the far corners of the massive streaming service which is Amazon's Prime Video for the very best things to watch there (in Australia). Film and television series are fair game, and the guys are not limiting themselves to Prime Originals, so get ready to add a whole lot more to your watchlist. Who is recommending things he hasn't even finished? Who has

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23:37

Thanksgiving review

The Countdown ·

2023/11/21

This week Wayne is wearing his wussy-whiny pants and refusing to see a horror film, so Paul ventures to the cinema with his brother to see Eli Roth's Grindhouse inspired flick, Thanksgiving. Wayne calls Paul and people who enjoy such films as "sickos", but Paul bravely soldiers on to bring you a review of this brand new release, just in time for the North American holiday. Can Paul see past some gory kills when rating a film? And can Wayne get that such things may appeal to some? Find out

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01:27:38

Top 10 Books That Changed Our Lives

The Countdown ·

2023/11/17

Countdown #448 Find out more (any maybe too much?) about the boys this week as they countdown the top 10 books which have somehow changed their lives. As you might imagine, this opens the door for some interesting discussions about turning points in the lads' lives, while also diving into a medium of learning and entertainment which has barely been touched up on 447 previous countdowns. Part of this was because Wayne was reluctant to expose his lack of reading to the world, but the

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32:44

The Marvels review

The Countdown ·

2023/11/14

This week, the boys return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the second film in Phase 5, to determine whether the rumours of the MCU's demise have been greatly exaggerated. But in a film featuring some out of left field scenes and one of the worst villains the MCU has ever trotted out, can the rest of The Marvels rise about its impediments to produce something memorable? Or does it continue the downward spiral of the MCU? Not surprisingly, there's a major difference of opinion, but who

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59:35

Top 10 Pop Songs of the 21st Century

The Countdown ·

2023/11/10

Episode #447 Wayne gets to dine out this week on his favourite music genre - Pop! - while Paul suffers in his jocks just a little bit as they countdown the Top 10 Pop Songs of the 21st Century. As if Paul's discomfort isn't reason enough to listen, Wayne somehow manages to stick to the brief(!), meaning all his choices are actual Pop songs. He still defends his idiot choices from the '90s episode though, so don't worry, there's still plenty of banter to enjoy. Can Paul conjure a half

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20:41

The Killer review

The Countdown ·

2023/11/07

Wayne steps to the fore this week, as life got in the way, and Paul wasn't able to make it to the cinema to see the early, limited release of the new David Fincher film, The Killer. But ever reliable Wayne had you all covered and so he's Johnny-on-the-spot with his review and, well, there might be a surprise or two in store for those who count Wayne among the Fincher-fans of the world ... Meanwhile, Paul throws in his 2 cents with a shot at Audacity for their latest update. Absolutely no

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01:03:29

Top 10 Films You’ve Probably Never Seen

The Countdown ·

2023/11/03

Countdown #446 This week, Wayne and Paul bring you their lists of hidden gems that they think you probably WON'T have seen. So, give the Ep a listen and then let the boys know whether you found a bunch of films to add to your watchlist, or they're completely delusional and you've caught most every one. Oh and you might be surprised just who has the most obscure film of the episode, at least according to Letterboxd. Find out what that film is, as The Countdown continues ... Check out

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28:42

Killers of the Flower Moon review

The Countdown ·

2023/10/31

Every so often, an established podcast will post content that changes the landscape of its own journey. This is one of those times. Join Paul and Wayne as they review legendary film-maker Martin Scorsese's latest crime drama epic - even as one of them breaks ranks to take a steaming dump all over Killer of the Flower Moon. Witness the potential beginning of the end of The Countdown as a podcast, as that co-host undoes 8.5 years of established credibility in one foul swoop, while the second

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01:06:45

Top 10 Goriest Film Scenes

The Countdown ·

2023/10/27

Countdown #445 It's Halloween, so it's time for The Countdown to bring the horror! Against all the odds, Paul has somehow convinced Wayne to get coated in (figurative) blood and countdown the top 10 goriest film scenes of all time! As regular listeners might imagine, Wayne takes to this challenge like a cat to water, moaning and complaining the whole time, while regularly reminding Paul and other horror fans like him how messed up they are. Of course, Paul delights in calling out Wayne as a

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23:06

Only Murders in the Building Season 3 review

The Countdown ·

2023/10/24

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are back to liven up our screens as the podcasters we all want to be in the third season of the hit series, Only Murders in the Buildings. But does The Countdown did what John Hoffman, Steve Martin and cast are still putting out? Or is this one of those shows which has run its course? Find out as The Countdown continues ... Time Stamps: Only Murders S3 NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 6:10 Only Murders S3 SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 6:10 - 21:26 Final

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59:23

Top 10 Vegas, Baby, Vegas Films

The Countdown ·

2023/10/20

Countdown #444 Paul has returned from the US of A, and one of the places he visited with his family was the infamous Sin City, aka Las Vegas. So the boys decide to build on that trip by counting down their top 10 films set in or about Vegas, which of course, opens the door to Wayne telling a story about a strip club he once visited there. Beyond that, expect a whole lot of Nicolas Cage, more Elvis Presleys than you can poke a stick at, and a reminder to always bet on black, as The Countdown

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20:13

Saw X and The Exorcist: Believer reviews

The Countdown ·

2023/10/17

Yes, the boys are back! But it's been pretty bleak as far as cinematic releases go, unless you're a horror film fan. So Wayne has taken an extended time out and Paul has gone to work even while holidaying through the US of A for your listening pleasure, and reports back re two of the bigger releases this Halloween season, with his reviews of Saw X and The Exorcist: Believer. Is either (lega-)sequel worthwhile? Should you aim to be grossed out/scared this Halloween? Find out in these two

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01:24:10

Classic Countdown: Top 10 Disney Animated Films

The Countdown ·

2023/10/13

While Paul is away in the US of A, the listeners have voted for two classic episodes they wanted to hear again, and this is the result. So enjoy this throw back to early in late in the fourth year of the show where Justin and Krissy from the So I Married a Movie Geek podcast joined the show to pit their Top 10 Disney Animated Films list against the same from the boys. There's also a reprise of Wayne's infamous twerking butt story from the time he visited an adult store, so young ears be

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01:13:48

Top 10 Last 10: Paul is in the US of A Edition

The Countdown ·

2023/10/06

Countdown #443 The popular Top 10 Last 10 format finally returns - since Wayne has, with pain-staking effort, gotten around to watching 10 extra films not previously covered on the show. As always, the boys rank these ten films from worst to best, letting you know when they cross the line from avoid like the plague to recommended. Thrillers, comedies, horrors, wide-releases and smaller straight to video fare are all covered in this one, and there's at least one title the boys wildly disagree

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01:31:31

Classic Countdown: Top 10 Car Chases

The Countdown ·

2023/09/29

While Paul is away in the US of A, the listeners have voted for two classic episodes they wanted to hear again, and this is the result. So enjoy this throw back to early in the second year of the show when Wayne and Paul's friend Christian - a car enthusiast and racing fan - joins the show to countdown the top 10 car chases ever filmed. There's also a review of Now You See Me 2 if you really want to sink your teeth into this classic episode of the Countdown! Check out the show's first draft of

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01:16:00

Top 10 Video Games of All Time!

The Countdown ·

2023/09/22

Countdown #442 So, video games have done pretty well for themselves over the last 40 plus years. And given they've been consumers of games across most platforms and many devices, Wayne and Paul this week decided to take the plunge and countdown their Top 10 favourite video games of all time. From arcade machines to PC straining massive titles, the boys are covering it all! (Well, not all, that would be impossible in a less than 80 minute podcast, but you get what we're driving at.) First

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25:13

Blue Beetle review

The Countdown ·

2023/09/19

The soft launch of the next iteration of the DC Film Universe is finally here in Australia, so the best part of a month after the rest of the world chose to ignore Blue Beetle, Paul and Wayne are front and centre at the cinema to bring you their thoughts. Is there more FAMILY in this film than even Vin Diesel could shake a fist at? How much neon does it take for Wayne to get all hot under the collar? And is Susan Sarandon the worst villain to "grace" the DCEU since whatever the hell Cara

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01:07:27

Top 10 Saturday Morning Cartoons

The Countdown ·

2023/09/15

Countdown #441 Cartoons rocked, didn't they? Back when you were young, and you were allowed to control the TV remote for those few short hours on Saturday morning, life was full of endless possibilities and school was oh so far away. That's the mindset Paul and Wayne are this week tapping into it as they countdown their favourite cartoons from when they were young - which means there's plenty of outdated jokes, many theme songs, and, of course, some inappropriate talk about which character

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23:59

The Nun II and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant...

The Countdown ·

2023/09/12

This week, Wayne is too much of a wuss to see The Nun II and Paul is acting manager at his regular job so doesn't have the time to see two films in a week. Wayne, therefore, sees Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlees; Mutant Mayhem all on his own. The end result is that each host is reviewing one film in a completely NON-SPOILER way to help you determine whether you should part with your heard-earned to see one, the other, or both. Now if only Wayne could keep his potty-mouth in check ... Find

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