The Heavyweight Chumps

It’s Pop Culture overload for the 91st episode! Mattox And Thundercookies relive moments of their younger days while looking back at Adam Sandler’s return to Saturday Night Live. Writer/Director/Producer Sasha Leigh Henry Skypes in to catch up with the Chumps and share stories about her summer in LA that included being on stage with Judd Apatow and being paid $100 by him. Also featured this episode: a new game Sexual Slang or Game of Thrones and a Weigh In on Favorite recurring SNL bits.

It’s a first for The Chumps today as Sherri Eakin joins us to talk preparing for her role as Amanda in Hayride and Hayride 2; her dramatic role in Don’t Come Around Here (all 3 available on Amazon Prime) and a desire to do more comedic roles. Sherri also talks to us about the upcoming southern gothic film Hollowed Ground. Oh and we might have some crazy conversation about her husband, and former Podcast guest, Jeremy Sande. Featured in this edition F*cking Useless News And the guys weigh in on Scream Queens! Shoutouts to Paycheck and Red and Not A Boring Soup.

It’s time to crack open a cold one and hang with our favorite beer guru Allen of Jackson Beer Co. Allen updates us on the recent change to an ordinance in Oxford, Miss that allows customers to sample beer on site. The Key gets turned as we break down the Stone Brewing vs Keystone case. During our F*cking Useless News we tackle the NFL Drafts impact on bachelorette parties in Nashville and FLORIDA MAN tackles a mattress in a meth-fueled rage! Shoutouts to Popculture Nickel, Rock Candy, and Pro Wrestling Society Podcast.

Smoke ‘Em if you got ‘Em, and we Got ‘Em! It’s a Hempfest recap with the Hoop Rebel herself, Ellen Phillips of this weekend’s Grind City Festival who swears she can teach us to hula hoop; and Gabriel DeRanzo, one of the creative forces behind Stoned Ninja Comics (Issue #2 Available May 1) who talks comics and the world of Comic Book Movies. Also, The 12 oz Philosopher is back for more Slurred Words of Wisdom and new stories from our F*ing Useless News Department!

We take on booking by going through the era's and picking out our top picks for wrestlers, booker, territory, etc. and building a roster. A roster like no other and put our guys head to head and let you guys decide who is the better company. Shout outs to Month of Mondays and Amazing Nerd Show.

It’s our annual 4/20 episode! We are joined by some of our podcast friends to share some of favorite Stoner Stories; a nearly belligerent Brit know as the 12 oz Philosopher makes his Debut with some Slurred Words of Wisdom from across the pond; and the resident Chef of the Heavyweight Chumps, Chef Steph cook shares details on creating his 4:22 Cafe secret menu available to those in the know! Shout out to Sac 'em up Sundays and Manbrain Podcast. 

Our Motley Crue is joined by award-winning Filmmaker and previous guest Sydney O’Haire for an update on her film, “Being Here” in Bermuda. From there we crank the knobs and go full 80's excess and wade through the sex, drugs and Rock n Roll of the Netflix biopic “The Dirt.” Also in this episode: a visit to our Fucking Useless News Department And we Weigh In with our picks for bands that deserve the biopic treatment.

It’s truly Pirate Radio today for the he Chumps when Radio-Memphis.com Ric Chetter shares stories detailing a radio career, at the former ROCK 103 FM, from its beginnings to being part of 2 hit shows to launching Radio Memphis where he hosts several shows and the From Radioland On-Demand. Along this journey, we get stories of former co-workers like John Bad Dog McCormack, Drake &Zeke, and he chimes in with his addition to this episode’s Weigh-In Segment! Promos: Garreth's Random Ramblings and Paycheck and Red. Shout out to Jodie B!

Whether you’re ready or not it’s Monday. As if that isn’t scary enough, we are joined by make up artist and horror fanatic Emily Corley. Emily explains her passion for make up effects, and we have more from our FUN Department. So have a listen. This ones a scream. Promos Sac 'em Up Sundays and Comics in Motion.

The Heavyweight Chumps Podcast debuts a tweaked format and the return of The Weigh In! Mattox and Thundercookies debate the Jagermeister egg and some interesting headlines before being joined by actor Jeremy Sande. Sande, a previous guest during The Magnolia Film Festival, shares details on his efforts to be a young Bruce Willis in the upcoming Die Hard Movie McClane!

It’s a Friday BONUS episode. And what’s perfect for a Friday? BEER! Learn about beers from Yellowhammer Brewing and The Miss-I-Sippin’ beer event in the heart of Ole Miss country where beer from 9 different breweries are mixed with food, fun and a scavenger hunt. We are also joined for a time by our beer guru Allen Jackson who will be set up at the end of Saturday’s scavenger hunt.

We sit down for an early morning chat about movies and what movies are in our all time top 10. The Explorers, Scott Pilgrim, Hellboy, and The Princess Bride place but where in our list.....Listen to find out.

Memphis rap legend Al Kapone is back with the Heavyweight Chumps to discuss changes to the music industry. During our conversation we talk about ease of releasing new music now compared to the past. AK also offers his opinion on a movement in the 901 to change Main Street to Mane Street. Promos in this episode Amazing Nerd Show and SAC ‘EM Up Sundays. Visit the Heavyweight Chumps online home www.dramacityproductions.com/madfatloud

We’ve got our bubblegum ready and a working knowledge of Disney animation as we interview our first Canadian. The Bubblegum Princess Alexia Nicole joins us to discuss professional wrestling in the great white north including favorite matches with current WWE Superstar Ruby Riott and NWA Women’s Champion Jazz as well as her recent tryout at the WWE Performance Center.

A long day of recording wrapped up for us spending an hour with a close friend of the show, the host of Shit Happens When You Party Naked on the Inner Circle Podcast Network. We talk weight loss, baby names and pregnancy cravings oh and Chicken Nuggets with Jason Alme. Buckle in. This one could get bumpy!

It’s a trip back to the Squared Circle for The Heavyweight Chumps today as we are joined by legendary wrestler/promoter and Host of The Studcast, The Tennessee Stud Ron Fuller. The Stud shares stories of his time working in Memphis and even tells us how one Hulk Hogan was once a family member in the late 70s.

In Part 2 of our Magnolia Film Festival coverage, we learn how the life appears for a deaf girl in “Longhand,” an actor so convincing you’ll believe he dislikes women in “Breasts” and the writer and actor of a look at rehab becoming a safe space that is hard to leave. The Magnolia Film Festival in Mississippi State Country had just about everything. We got to talk to all these great people, take part in the state’s oldest festival and see some great movies. There was only one thing that could have made it better... MORE COWBELL Baby!

It’s our first trip to The Magnolia Film Festival- Mississippi’s first and oldest film festival! We talked with the director (Olicer Munoz) and star (Jacob Lince) of Nathan’s Kingdom a dark fantasy/drama/road trip movie. Sean Bloomfield’s shares tales of working on his category-winning documentary Where There is Darkness’ and more. Hit the area Carpet with us for or Mag Film Fest debut! The Heavyweight Chumps are members of The Drama City Productions Podcast Network.

Our final installment of The Oxford Film Festival Filmmakers Series features a multi-time attendee with a new cut of a 1983 film starring Bill Paxton, a directorial effort from a star of The Expanse, a look at the impact of lynchings on future generations and a discussion about an African American artist who took a job as a janitor and watched art classes through a closet door. It’s a wild, but informative ride.

Part 3 of our Filmmakers series from the Oxford Film Festival includes talking about difficulties in relationships, musical differences changing a band (The Carolina Chocolate Drops), and Martin Short starring in plays about John Deere equipment.