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Next Door Villain

Next Door Villain

A fictional villain podcast! Listen in any order. Hosts Joe and Tiana attempt to empathize with the most notorious fictional villains like Cruella de Vil, Draco Malfoy, Norman Bates, Harley Quinn, and more. With discussion, some literary art, and a bit of humor, they attempt to find the humanity behind these characters. Because if we can learn to connect with, relate to, and understand characters that were designed to be hated, then we might just have a chance at understanding our villainous selves

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All Episodes

00:40:25

Grandpa Joe (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

Next Door Villain ·

2021/04/25

We have a special guest - Sid from the podcast Wayward Artists in a Wayward World! Sid and Tiana go deep into Grandpa Joe - he's not really the clear villain of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Or is he? Stealing Fizzy Lifting Drink, yellin' at Willy, suddenly dancin' after 20 years of being bedridden (fraud?!)...the list goes on and on. What can we learn from Grandpa Joe? Anything? Find out here. Check out our website Support this podcast --- Send in a voice message:

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00:36:52

Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

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2021/04/11

SAVE THE OOMPA LOOMPAS! Anywho, we talk about Willy Wonka and how he is Big Sugar, bends reality, puts children in danger (is it for a good cause or nah?), and more. This episode is almost as wild as Willy Wonka himself. We also spend some time talking about Roald Dahl. Oh, we sing our own self-written Oompa Loompa diddies at the end of the episode. Check out our website Support this podcast Check out our Instagram: @nextdoorvillain --- Send in a voice message:

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00:15:03

Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (Ghostbusters)

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2021/03/28

Let's take a walk in Stay Puft's big, white plump shoes....are those shoes? Eh. Is Stay Puft an okay thing to happen to New York City? Let's find out. Tiana goes solo on this episode about Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, the notorious, awe-inspiring, and horrendous villain from Ghostbusters. Check out our website Support this podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:40:54

Caledon Hockley (Titanic)

Next Door Villain ·

2021/03/14

What would you do on a sinking Titanic? Would you steal a kid to get on a lifeboat like Caledon Hockley? We try to empathize and relate to the villain Caledon Hockely from the hit movie Titanic (1997). Oofta, it's a packed episode! One of our listeners sharing her rendition of Cal Hockley quotes, we hear an awesome poem written from the perspective of Cal Hockley, discuss whether stealing a kid on a boat is okay, and more! And special thanks to Billy Zane for his beautiful performance of this

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00:40:01

Yubaba and No Face (Spirited Away)

Next Door Villain ·

2021/02/28

No Face, a lost soul looking for a friend. Yubaba, a lady who knows how to give you customer service chills. Also, a very short crash course in the elements of Shintoism that are beautifully placed throughout the film Spirited Away. How can we use Shintoism to further understand these characters? Featuring a nice short contemplative poem at the end. Check out our website Support this podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:35:09

Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

Next Door Villain ·

2021/02/14

All the hormones and theories make it surprisingly easy for us to empathize with Freddy Krueger. But that's not to say he's not a killer; he's still not your average, friendly neighbor. Confidence, morality, and dreams - oh my! Also, why is it so hard to get help from adults these days? Don't let A Nightmare on Elm Street be your nightmare. Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:45:25

Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest)

Next Door Villain ·

2021/01/31

Nurses have never seemed so sly. Was Nurse Ratched being manipulative or just keeping order? You decide. We also get into the nitty gritty of the harshest scene of the film (poor Billy). The power of voice, control, and eery calm has never looked so interesting. Tiana also shares a trippy literary piece written from the perspective of Nurse Ratched. Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:50:48

Jan Levinson (The Office)

Next Door Villain ·

2021/01/17

We do almost an episode by episode analysis on: what made Jan spiral into the Dundie throwing, credit card using, boob job doing lady that we saw in The Office? Good therapists are needed, y'know. Dunder Mifflin Paper Company is much more interesting when Jan and Michael are dating. We also share "Letters to Hunter," poetry written from the perspective of Jan. Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message:

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00:34:41

Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)

Next Door Villain ·

2021/01/03

No one....seeks to be loved like Gaston. Got a danger in your life? Gaston would like to defeat that for you. We also get into the origin of Gaston and explore how more than one story of Gaston shapes his character. We also feature a poem written from the perspective of Gaston and written by Erik Belmer. Check out Erik Belmer's work Support this podcast Check out our website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:18:22

Kronk (The Emperor's New Groove)

Next Door Villain ·

2020/03/08

Oh man do we love KRONK, the humble and kind sidekick to Yzma. He does his best. This is the first episode in a mini-series about villainous sidekicks and henchpeople. Joe and Tiana discuss Kronk, the lovable assistant of Yzma, the villain in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:34:34

Meredith Blake (The Parent Trap)

Next Door Villain ·

2020/02/23

Meredith Blake from Disney's The Parent Trap is often compared to Cruella de Vil. Joe and Tiana think maybe that's not just a bad thing. Meredith is a smart and powerful young woman with a strong sense of purpose. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send an us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:25:26

Best Villains of 2019

Next Door Villain ·

2020/02/09

It is Oscar season and we're celebrating by choosing the best villains of 2019. It's a new award show that we're calling the Convictys. Listen as Joe and Tiana pick winners for categories like, "sexiest villain," and "most powerful villain". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:39:39

Scar

Next Door Villain ·

2019/12/15

BE PREPARED for our latest episode all about Scar from Disney's The Lion King. Joe and Tiana have their teeth and ambitions bared as they ask tough questions like, was Mufasa even a good leader? Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:39:48

Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z)

Next Door Villain ·

2019/12/01

Joe and Tiana discuss Vegeta, the Saiyan Prince of the Dragon Ball franchise. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:52:35

The Joker

Next Door Villain ·

2019/11/17

You either die a hero... or podcast long enough to do an episode about the Joker. The Clown Prince of Gotham is one of the most infamous villains of all time. Joe and Tiana attempt to empathize with him by discussing his affinity for chaos, nihilism, and taking down the wealthy elite. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:42:18

Skeletor

Next Door Villain ·

2019/11/03

By the power of Grayskull.... Skeletor does not have the power! But Joe and Tiana don't think he needs it because he's the sassiest and most ripped sorcerer in all of Eternea. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:37:31

HIM (Powerpuff Girls)

Next Door Villain ·

2019/10/06

Joe and Tiana discuss a villain so evil and so sinister that it's only safe to refer to him... as HIM. This episode Joe and Tiana discuss queer coding villains and the way the Powerpuff Girls challenged gender norms. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:45:25

Gus Fring (Breaking Bad)

Next Door Villain ·

2019/09/22

It has been almost 5 years since AMC's Breaking Bad ended and we can't stop thinking about Gus Fring. He's smart, polite, owns a successful chicken restaurant, and did we mention he deals large quantities of meth? Facebook and Twitter or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:35:19

The Shadow Monster (aka The Mindflayer from Stranger...

Next Door Villain ·

2019/09/08

The Shadow Monster (also know as the Mindflayer) is a strange and mysterious creature from another dimension. Joe and Tiana nerd out as they wonder what could possibly motivate this notorious Stranger Things villain. Find us on Facebook and Twitter or send us an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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00:40:28

Cersei Lannister

Next Door Villain ·

2019/06/23

Game of Thrones may be over, but Cersei Lannister will not be forgotten. Best known for villainous deeds such as blowing up buildings filled with her enemies, we think she just may have some redeeming qualities. Featuring a poem that Tiana's boyfriend described as, "Cool." Connect with on Facebook or Twitter @nextdoorvillain or send an email to nextdoorvillain@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdoorvillain/message

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