Struggle Session

See the video version of this episode for free on Patreon or Substack. Support the show get the full archives along with hundreds of bonus episodes ad free by subscribing:  http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's terrifying episode, Leslie is joined by Alexander Chatziioannou for a deep dive into the world of horror video games. We discuss Alex's book From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror, the ...

Get access to hundreds bonus episodes like this when they release by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Originally Published 06/11/21 On today's episode of The Alan Moore Podcast Jack and Leslie discuss Miracleman with Trevor Beaulieu of Champagne Sharks and Elana Levin of Graphic Policy Radio. https://graphicpolicy.com/   https://www.patreon.com/champagnesharks   Opening clip: Alan Moore: The American...

In this free SNEAK PREVIEW, Leslie and Jamie discuss the hoe-less Count Orlok (at least compared to Gary Oldman) and what's lacking from this version of Dracula. Minor spoiler alert! Much, much more in the full episode: Is the 2024 film original enough to justify making yet another movie based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic novel? How does it stack up to Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 masterpiece? And when will men learn ...

On today's all new episode of Struggle Session Leslie is joined by Aaron Casias & Carlee Gomes, the hosts of the hit podcast Hit Factory. We discussed the best and worst films of the year including Furiosa, Nickel Boys, Gladiator II, The Substance, Do Not Expect to Much From the End of the World and more. We also shared our favorite performances last year, the most surprisingly good films, and the worst trends in...

On today's episode of Struggle Session, Leslie is joined by Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson, the creators of the hit comic series Justice Warriors to discuss political thrillers. From the Manchurian Candidate to Enemy of the State, Marathon Man to The Days of the Condor and The Jackal, we discussed the greats of the genre and how they inspired the latest volume of Justice Warriors. Guest Links: https://thebenclarkson.com/...

Unlocked from the archives! 08/19/2020 On today's special commentary episode Jack, Leslie, and Shannon are joined by Will Menaker (Chapo Trap House) to discuss Michael Mann's neon-drenched vibe thriller Manhunter. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession  | http://strugglesession.substack.com  | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/ Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https:...

Originally Published 08/22/22 On today's episode Jack and Leslie are joined by Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison of American Prestige. We discuss Liz Cheney's devastating primary loss, Obama's media career, and Biden going double or nothing with COVID. Guest Links:  https://www.americanprestigepod.com/ Visit our website at  http://sesh.show Support the show by subscribing:  http://patreon.com/strugglesession  | https:...

We misunderstimated him. On today's episode filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell joins us to discuss his documentary series Miss Me Yet? which takes a year by year view of what it was like to live through the George W. Bush administration. Guest Links: Miss Me Yet - https://means.tv/programs/missmeyet https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbell Leslie's appearance on Punch Up Pod: https://www.youtube.com/live/olQKU1w6d6s?si=K...

Listen 'bub, we've got a special episode for all the mutant lovers! Leslie and special guest Elana Levin pop their claws and rip into the X-Men '97. We discuss what made the reboot and the original X-Men cartoon series some of the best comic book adaptions. This is part of a crossover with Graphic Policy Radio where Leslie and Elana discussed Batman: Caped Crusader. Be sure to check that out! Guest Links:  https://gr...

Originally Published June 12, 2022 On today's episode, Aaron Thorpe (Trillbillies) joins Jack and Leslie to talk about the best Star Trek, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Sex, race, politics, and war all collide in this 24th-century sci-fi soap opera. Intro clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4LPDX6uqSM   Guest Links:  https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Support the show by subscribing:  http://patreon.com/...

On this special crossover episode Jamie is joined by Jamie Peck (@jamie_elizabeth) of the podcast Party Girls to discuss two cult classic zombie movies from the father of the genre, George A. Romero: "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) and "Day of the Dead" (1985). In these two spine-chilling films, the left-leaning director interrogates racism, the military industrial complex, and American society writ large, making f...