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Apr 9, 2025 • 35min

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/strugglesessionOn 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 User Mag which covers the intersection of internet culture, politics, and free speech.Guest Links: https://www.usermag.co/Visit our website at http://sesh.showPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 30min

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/strugglesessionOn 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 evolution of horror games, the significance of iconic titles like Resident Evil, and the impact of remakes and indie games on the genre.Guest Links: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/from-ants-to-zombies-six-decades-of-video-game-horror | https://bsky.app/profile/alexanderhad1.bsky.socialVisit our website at http://sesh.showPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie : https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 17min

Unlocked Bonus Episode: Alan Moore's Miracleman

Get access to hundreds bonus episodes like this when they release by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionOriginally Published 06/11/21On 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 Superhero Genre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ND5RN0CRhATheme song: Chaos Theory - Ava LowClosing: Alan Moore and Tim Perkins - Ignis No. 1 With a BulletProduced by Ted Reidy (tedreidy10@gmail.com)Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie : https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 5min

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 that having a goth girlfriend is a big responsibility?To get the whole episode, just subscribe here on Patreon!Check out Party Girls https://patreon.com/partygirls to get all of their bonus content, Discord access, and a shout out on the pod! Executive Producer: Andrew CallawayProducers: Charlotte Albrecht, Jon B., Ryan M.-----------------------------------Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie : https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 22min

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 Hollywood.Fill out your own ballot. We'll discuss the results on an upcoming show: https://forms.gle/iAFTDFsbv4HtcVBi9Guest Links: https://www.patreon.com/hitfactorypodVisit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie : https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Jan 3, 2025 • 53min

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/ https://www.mattbors.com/Visit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 2h 3min

Manhunter Commentary w/ Will Menaker [Unlocked]

Unlocked from the archives! 08/19/2020On 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: @thestrugglesessionCheck out our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Nov 28, 2024 • 32min

Pod Save Liz Cheney w/ American Prestige [Unlocked]

Originally Published 08/22/22On 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.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Additional Music by Universfield from PatreonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 37min

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/missmeyethttps://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbellLeslie's appearance on Punch Up Pod: https://www.youtube.com/live/olQKU1w6d6s?si=K4HSyK5Wjk_LnrgsVisit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Additional Music by Universfield from PatreonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 56min

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://graphicpolicy.com/radio/Visit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

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