Struggle Session

Struggle Session

Struggle Session is the world's finest politics and pop culture podcast. Leslie Lee III and Jack Allison wade into the reactionary hellhole of modern America. We talk video games, movies, TV, wrestling, comic books, music, anime, and all of your problematic faves.

April 25, 2025
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442 - Captain America Brave New World w/ Trevor Beaulieu

Support the show by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's action-packed episode Trevor Beaulieu of Champagne Sharks joins Leslie to discuss Captain America: Brave New World! From the reshoots to the surprisingly radical comic series that inspired it, we cover it all. We also talk about Sam Raimi's M.A.N.T.I.S. starring Carl Lumbly, a Black superhero show so far ahead of it's time that the studi...

April 09, 2025
441
00:35:0480.26 MB

Current Events with Taylor Lorenz

Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes and brand new video episodes by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's episode journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us to discuss current events including the Rachel Zegler/Gal Gadot Snow White Controversy, Jeffrey Goldberg's war crime text chat saga, and the dismantling of public health measures amidst the ongoing pandemic.Taylor is the founder of U...

March 04, 2025
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From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror w/ Alexander Chatziioannou

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 ...

March 01, 202501:16:53106.88 MB

Unlocked Bonus Episode: Alan Moore's Miracleman

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...

February 27, 202501:05:1591.9 MB

Sneak Peak: Nosferatu (2024) w/ Jamie Peck

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 ...

February 21, 202501:22:2337.71 MB

The Best Movies and Worst Movies of 2024 w/ Hit Factory

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...

January 03, 202500:52:4175.05 MB

Political Thrillers w/ Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson

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/...

December 03, 2024
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02:03:18170.21 MB

Manhunter Commentary w/ Will Menaker [Unlocked]

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:...

November 28, 2024
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Pod Save Liz Cheney w/ American Prestige [Unlocked]

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:...

November 26, 2024
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Miss Me Yet w/ Christopher Jason Bell

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...

November 22, 2024
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X-Men '97 w/ Elana Levin

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...

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