Manipulative… Wait For It… Jerk

Craig and Rebecca discuss The Wizard of Oz on this week's episode of The Villain Was Right.

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Bill Lumbergh is trying to get his company and his clients ready for Y2K but spends most of his time dealing with problem employee Peter Gibbons who is frequently absent, refuses to work and destroys company property. But when consultants recommend Peter be promoted rather than fired it’s the least of Bill’s problems as he must investigate missing money and a mysterious fire.  With special guest Leonard Chan. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #O

It’s villains all the way down when Alexis must choose between two men: Dustin, the self-proclaimed “nice guy” who harasses her at work and secretly hired a man to be mean to her; and Tank, a cruel, crude and insulting man who exposed himself to her mother at a family wedding. At no point does she realize there is a third, better option, which is NONE OF THE ABOVE. Burn this movie to the ground. It is awful. We’re so sorry. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotif

All Todd and Margo want for Christmas is a quiet holiday together filled with wine and each other’s company.  Little do they realize their maniac neighbor has his own twisted ideas of how to spend the holidays and sets out on a campaign of harassment and terror that will push their marriage to the limits. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #ChristmasVacation #Podcast #VillainWasRight #VWR

Jareth has spent his life giving a home to orphaned and unwanted children and filling their lives with singing, dancing, and joy. So when a teenage girl has second thoughts about giving up a child for adoption, he must put her to the test to make sure she’s truly capable of taking care of the child. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #Labyrinth #Podcast #TheVillainWasRight #VWR

The victim of the illegal trade in exotic pets, Gizmo the Mogwai has suffered years of abuse at the hands of his owner who confines him to a small, dark box and denies him food and water. But when he is sold to a new owner he flourishes in his new environment. Provided with everything he’s ever wanted Gizmo quickly makes friends and leaves his mark on the whole town. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #TheVillainWasRight #VillainWasRight #Podcast

Dr. Victor Fries and Dr. Pamela Isley are brilliant researchers who have dedicated their lives to curing disease, protecting the environment and reversing global warming. They quickly learn that saving the planet won’t be easy as they square off with billionaire industrialist Bruce Wayne and his cronies who would rather play with their expensive toys than clean up their act. With special guest Diana McCallum. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #T

Regina George is a high school girl struggling to do the right thing despite a total lack of positive role models. When she upsets Cady, the new girl in school, Regina suddenly finds herself the victim of a massive conspiracy to destroy her physical and mental health and sabotage all her relationships. Can she figure out who is behind it before the whole school turns against her? Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #MeanGirls #Podcast #TheVillainW

Casino owner Donald P. Sinclair is delighted to host a competition where a lucky contestant will win a life changing $2 million. But the contest, which should have been a simple rush to the airport and a short plane ride, quickly degrades into a series of thefts, kidnappings and attempted murders as the psychotic contestants attempt to one up each other. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #Podcast #RatRace #VillainWasRight #VWR

After arriving alone in a strange city, without even the clothes on his back, T-800 must learn to make it on his own in 1980s LA. As he tries to blend in by adopting local language and fashion, he has only one thing to help him: the name of a mysterious woman he’s never met and who he must track down at all costs. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #Podcast #Terminator #VillainWasRight #VWR

When the Deetzes move to a new house in the country they suddenly find themselves harassed by the Maitlands, the former owners, who object to the way they decorate. Refusing to communicate with the Deetzes directly the Maitlands befriend their daughter Lydia and ultimately manipulate her in to calling in a “contractor” to forcibly remove her parents from the home. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #Beetlejuice #Podcast #VillainWasRight #VWR

The locals of a Nevada community must deal with a bizarre string of crimes involving drugs, violence and kidnapping. As the details of the incidents slowly come to light it becomes clear the same group of four mysterious travelers are responsible for them all. Now the locals must find the men and bring them to justice before they disappear forever. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #Hangover #Podcast #VillainWasRight #VWR

The world’s smartest man, Ozzy Osmosis Jones, is the only one with a plan to save Earth from nuclear war. But when a murderous war criminal threatens to ruin his plans Ozzy is forced to confront a violent and psychopathic street tough and a couple who need to dress up in tights to feel good about themselves. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #Podcast #VillainWasRight #VWR #Watchmen

Listen, this movie is just villains all the way down. Sometimes we don’t get it right. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #TheVillainWasRight #VillainWasRight #Carrie #Podcast #VWR

It should have been just another day at the office for Sitterson and Hadley but when their colleagues screw up the big project it suddenly falls to them to appease their demanding and unforgiving boss.  With only a group of uncooperative college kids and a few special friends to help them they’ve got one night to pull it all off and save everyone’s hide. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #TheVillainWasRight #VillainWasRight #CabinintheWoods #Pod

Polly is a doting and loving mother but begins to grow concerned when her daughter Lizzie begins to act increasingly erratic. To Polly’s horror Lizzie begins destroying property and attacking strangers blaming it all on the imaginary Drop Dead Fred. While everyone else ignores or encourages Lizzie’s delusions Polly must now find help for her daughter’s re-emerging mental illness. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #TheVillainWasRight #VillainWasR

Trapped on the island of Never-Never Land, Captain Hook finds himself in perpetual battle with the evil spirit and serial child abductor that brought him there. Repeatedly maimed and tortured, time begins to lose all meaning. Now Hook must track down and defeat the evil spirit and escape the island before the memories of his former life fade forever. With special guest Tamara Shevon. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Direct Download | Spotify | Stitcher #PeterPan #Podcast #TheVilla