Episodes

  • Books & Mental Health | Bigger Boat Podcast #005

    Books & Mental Health | Bigger Boat Podcast #005
    May 12 2026
    "We're gonna need a bigger boat."Welcome to the Bigger Boat Podcast where two partners navigate big things with even bigger emotions through the lens of the con circuit. This is an episode that one part live and the other part is in the studio. In this episode, we recount our time at this year’s Culpeper Con and present our full panel on Books and Mental Health. This is a panel that discusses different titles that have impacted our mental health and eventually literary titles that discuss mental health themes the best.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    Bigger Boat Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh and Ashley. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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    56 mins
  • Galaxy Con (2026) | Bigger Boat Podcast #03

    Galaxy Con (2026) | Bigger Boat Podcast #03
    Apr 3 2026
    "We're gonna need a bigger boat."

    Welcome to the Bigger Boat Podcast where two partners navigate big things with even bigger emotions through the lens of the con circuit. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with cosplayers, comic book creators, writers and photographers live on the convention floor from Galaxy Con 2026: Bryant Cox (54:09), Travis Hanson (55:35), Dan Nokes (1 HR:08), Morgan Le Foy (1 HR: 10), Dave Wachter (1 HR:12), Fang Fang Comics (1 HR: 27), Heartless Aquarius (1 HR: 32), Faith & Fandom (1 HR: 34), Sky House Publishing (1 HR: 42) & Christopher Priest(1 HR: 48).

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    Bigger Boat Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh and Ashley. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • April Fools Day (1986) | Episode #480

    April Fools Day (1986) | Episode #480
    Apr 1 2026
    Is it a joke or is it for real? Only one way to tell. After a long hiatus, the our anchor ship podcast returns with our friends in Catharsis who celebrate their second album release, Died in Bloom, talk about the creative process and much more. In this episode, Chris and Zach join Josh to talk about April Fools Day, mental health stigmas & much more.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    This episode of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. It is produced by Burkey. Music by Saint of Pine Hills, Catharsis and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Queer Screams Film Festival (2025, Part Two) | Episode #478

    Queer Screams Film Festival (2025, Part Two) | Episode #478
    Aug 9 2025
    Welcome to our coverage of Queer Screams Film Festival 2025. In this episode, Josh sat down with filmmakers Anna Vecellio (Cold Feet), Aaron Pagnino, Raquel Lebish (It Needs Eyes) & Lila Woodbridge (Interference). Check out our reviews of this year’s selections.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    This episode of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. It is produced by Burkey. Music by Saint of Pine Hills and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Queer Screams Film Festival (2025, Part One) | Episode #477

    Queer Screams Film Festival (2025, Part One) | Episode #477
    Aug 4 2025
    Welcome to our coverage of Queer Screams Film Festival 2025. In this episode, Josh sat down with filmmakers Jordan Gustafson (Prom Party Massacre), Steven George (Demon Twink), Jonathan Andre Culliton & Graham Kolbeins (Minister Chucky) to talk about their films. Check out our reviews of this year’s selections.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    This episode of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. It is produced by Burkey. Music by Saint of Pine Hills and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Mission: Impossible - Fallout (RE-RELEASE)

    Mission: Impossible - Fallout (RE-RELEASE)
    May 21 2025
    Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Ryan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Please note this episode was originally released on August 5th, 2018.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    This episode of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. It is produced by Burkey. Music by Saint of Pine Hills and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Mission: Impossible (Rogue Nation & Dead Reckoning) | Episode #476

    Mission: Impossible (Rogue Nation & Dead Reckoning) | Episode #476
    May 21 2025
    Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the next chapter of Ethan Hunt & friends with Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation & Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    This episode of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. It is produced by Burkey. Music by Saint of Pine Hills and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Mission: Impossible (Three & Ghost Protocol) | Episode #475

    Mission: Impossible (Three & Ghost Protocol) | Episode #475
    May 20 2025
    Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the era that many fans call a soft reboot of the series with Mission: Impossible III & Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

    If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 988. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

    This episode of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. It is produced by Burkey. Music by Saint of Pine Hills and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

    Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!
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    1 hr and 26 mins