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PODCAST

Kicking and Screaming Podcast

Vanessa Gritton

Hosts Vanessa Gritton and Elijah Taylor bring the midnight movie experience home each week by challenging each other to program the perfect horror/martial arts movie double-feature. Each week, one host picks a movie of either genre and the other must pair it with a complementary film from the other genre to create the perfect double-feature. Sometimes the match up works and sometimes it"s a reach but it"s always as fun as loitering at a video store.

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01:27:18

The Exorcist and Ninja 3: The Domination w/ Sapphire...

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2021/04/30

In an episode we’re extremely possessive of, special guest Sapphire Sandalo challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for all-time classic The Exorcist. After waxing about their relationships with religion and faith, Vanessa and Elijah counter with another classic tale of possession, Ninja 3: The Domination. But can a movie about ninjas and dance aerobics truly match one of the most iconic masterpieces of horror cinema? What is the least sexy liquid? And do your hosts

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01:19:45

Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 and Human...

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2021/04/23

In this skinny double-feature, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of his childhood favorites, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3. After lusting after Viggo Mortensen (and his jeans), Elijah counters with a film from the very short list of martial arts slasher flicks, Human Lanterns. But can any martial arts movie match the unhinged ferocity of The Family? How did Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 cause baby Elijah to embarrass his family? And who is the dumbest

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01:13:02

Evil Dead (2013) and Broken Path (AKA Broken Fist,...

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2021/04/16

In this gritty reboot of an episode you loved growing up, special guest DeVaughn Taylor challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of the best horror reboots of the decade, Evil Dead (2013). After lamenting the extended Necronomicon-verse that could have been, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the relentlessly paced Broken Path (AKA Broken Fist, AKA Attack Of The Yakuza). But what does this obscure low-budget martial arts movie have in common with a modern horror

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02:08:50

The Protector (2005) and The Long Weekend (1978)

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2021/04/09

In this animal-loving episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for what is easily the best martial arts movie about a man trying to find an elephant, The Protector. After finally determining her favorite animal at a truly unfortunate time, Vanessa counters with another movie about the dangers of interfering with animals, Long Weekend. But how can a slow-burn relationship drama/psychological horror hold up to a bone-crushing masterpiece of Muay Thai? What’s the greatest

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01:41:43

3 Ninjas and The Witches w/ BJ Colangelo

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2021/04/02

In this still-probably-not-kid-friendly episode, special guest BJ Colangelo challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for possibly the most 90s movie ever made: 3 Ninjas. After obsessing over a deeply inappropriate sound-effect, Vanessa and Elijah counter with a classic of children’s horror, The Witches. But what do witches actually have in common with ninjas? What movies terrified Vanessa as a child? And what can modern Hollywood action directors learn from 3 Ninjas? The

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01:04:53

Pumpkinhead and The New Legend Of Shaolin w/Andrew...

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2021/03/26

In this vengeful episode, special guest Andrew Bowser challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of the greatest creature features of all time: Pumpkinhead. After getting to the heart of what makes Pumpkinhead so effective, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the absolutely bonkers Jet Li classic, The New Legend Of Shaolin. But can a movie this goofy truly pair with the bleak tale of grief and vengeance that is Pumpkinhead? What did Andrew Bowser think of his first

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01:43:30

House (1977) and Shaolin Drunkard w/ Emma Cogan

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2021/03/19

In this surreal episode, special guest Emma Cogan challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the Japanese psychedelic odyssey that is House (1977). After fawning over Blanche the evil cat, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the absurdist oddity Shaolin Drunkard. But can anything measure up to the singular vision of a movie where a girl named Melody is eaten by a piano? What do the watermelons represent? And what is Vanessa’s history with the toad demon? The official

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01:54:02

People Under the Stairs and Iron Monkey

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2021/03/12

In this episode that was stolen from a wealthier podcast, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for The People Under The Stairs, a classic horror story about the scariest thing of all: The obscenely wealthy. After crying for the first time on the podcast, Elijah counters with another tale of stealing from the rich to give to the masses, Iron Monkey. But can a movie without even a single cannibal match up to The People Under The Stairs? Has Vanessa ever gotten so high

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01:49:21

Wheels On Meals and Blood And Black Lace

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2021/03/05

In this mysterious episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for his favorite Jackie Chan film, the frustratingly titled Wheels On Meals. After talking about Elijah’s time as a boy detective, Vanessa counters with the unparalleled vibes of the giallo classic Blood And Black Lace. But can she convince Elijah that a movie with no food trucks, skateboarding, or kickboxing is truly a match for Wheels On Meals? Are Vanessa and Elijah wealthy fat cats? And why do Osmosis Jones

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01:34:15

Bride of Chucky and Heroes of the East

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2021/02/26

In this dearly beloved episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the self-aware slasher masterpiece, Bride of Chucky. After reminiscing on why he didn’t get invited to many sleepovers as a kid, Elijah counters with another tale of newly wedded mayhem, Heroes of the East. But how much can a story about clashing martial arts styles have in common with killer dolls? Which co-host is better at throwing secret darts? And who invented the three-section staff? Find

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02:00:13

The Night Comes For Us and The Girl With All The...

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2021/02/19

In this precocious episode, special guest Rosie Knight challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for the horrifyingly brutal martial arts masterpiece The Night Comes For Us. After being reminded of their own fragile mortality, Vanessa and Elijah counter with another cautionary tale about the dangers of taking care of children: The Girl With All The Gifts. But how much can a martial arts gangster story and a zombie movie really have in common? Why is it so hard to make friends

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01:10:03

Dawn of the Dead (2004) and The Raid: Redemption w/...

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2021/02/12

In this search engine optimized episode, special guest and America’s sweetheart Macaulay Culkin challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the underrated remake Dawn of the Dead (2004). After finally figuring out what they recognized Mack from (his guest spot on Will & Grace), Vanessa and Elijah counter with one of the greatest martial arts films of the 21st century, The Raid: Redemption. But can a movie that doesn’t feature even one scene set in a shopping mall

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01:45:27

My Young Auntie and Ready or Not

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2021/02/05

In this matrimonial episode, Elijah sets the Valentine’s Day mood early by challenging Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for the slapstick kung fu romance My Young Auntie. After saying “corn dog” a few too many times, Vanessa counters with the gleefully unhinged game of hide and seek that is Ready Or Not. But can two films with such disparate takes on romance really make a great match? Do all billionaires have corpse pits? And what is Eagle Garlic Chicken? Find out, in this newly wedded

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01:39:44

5 Elements Ninjas and Thirteen Ghosts w/ Jon Gabrus

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2021/01/29

In this 20th episode, special guest Jon Gabrus challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find a horror pairing for the over-the-top ninja epic 5 Elements Ninjas. After discussing Jon’s radical Tae Kwon Do shirt, Vanessa and Elijah counter with another bit of numerically named insanity, 13 Ghosts. But can any film measure up to one with so many ninjas? Will Elijah ever return to that Kali class? And will Kicking and Screaming finally pivot to being a full-time Matthew Lillard fan podcast? Find out, in

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01:39:29

Hellraiser 2: Hellbound and Nine Demons

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2021/01/22

**CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE**: Elijah discusses a surgery he had, it’s pretty graphic. In this hellish episode, Vanessa gives Elijah the lofty task of finding the perfect martial arts pairing to the pinnacle of kinky cosmic horror genius Hellbound: Hellraiser 2. After going into some uncomfortable detail about why he relates strongly to the Cenobite with the throat wound, Elijah counters with the obscure supernatural kung fu flick 9 Demons. But can a film as singular as Hellbound truly have

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01:08:52

Scream and Kung Fu Hustle w/ Dani Fernandez

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2021/01/15

In this meta deconstruction of podcasts about horror and martial arts double-features, special guest Dani Fernandez challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing to the meta slasher classic Scream. After scientifically determining that audiobooks actually count as double reading, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the slapstick martial arts masterpiece Kung Fu Hustle. Why are Wes Craven teenagers the best teenagers? What joke in Kung Fu Hustle does Dani wish she’d

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01:36:03

Return Of The 5 Deadly Venoms and Evil Dead 2

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2021/01/08

In this handcrafted episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing to one of the best films to ever open with a child having his hands cut off: Return Of The 5 Deadly Venoms. After empirically proving that most grandparents are inferior to the Water World stage show, Vanessa counters with one of the greatest films to ever feature a wrist disarticulation: Evil Dead 2. Can a few disconnected hands connect these disparate films? How many times will Vanessa cry? And which of these films was

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01:25:29

The Last Dragon and Behind the Mask: The Rise of...

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2021/01/01

In this loving homage to great episodes of podcasts, special guest Danielle Radford challenges hosts Vanessa and Elijah to find a horror pairing to the martial arts musical extravaganza The Last Dragon. After learning what films Danielle uses to test people’s radness, they counter with the decidedly non-musical homage to all things slasher, Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon. But with The Last Dragon doing so much in so many genres, can any film truly be its equal? Why was Vanessa obsessed

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01:33:57

Black Christmas (1974) and Lady Snowblood

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2020/12/25

In this special holiday episode, Vanessa gives Elijah the greatest gift of all: She challenges him to find the perfect martial arts movie to complement the iconic holiday slasher Black Christmas. After they find possibly the most Kicking and Screaming actor of all time, Elijah picks the samurai revenge classic Lady Snowblood. Can a movie without a single Christmas light truly make for one half of the perfect holiday double-feature? How many Christmas puns can Vanessa make? And will Elijah be trapped

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01:11:01

Bloodmoon (1997) and Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The...

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2020/12/18

This week's episode truly makes good on the podcast's name with two films that are both chock full of kicking and screaming, when Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a pairing for the martial arts slasher flick Blood Moon. After they crack the code to a perfect buddy cop movie, Vanessa picks the underrated-by-the-hosts A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Can she make a case for a film about a supernatural child killer pairing with a film featuring an antagonist who is decidedly not a child

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