Struggle Session

Originally Published June 12, 2022On 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/trillbillyworkerspartySupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | http://strugglesession.substack.com | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/| 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.

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 for politically interesting viewing.Guest Links: Patreon.com/partygirls 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.

On today's blockbuster episode Noah Kulwin and Brendan James hosts, of the outstanding show Blowback, join us to talk about their new season and it's subject, Cambodia.Please consider supporting the show by subscribing: http://sesh.show | http://patreon.com/strugglesession | http://strugglesession.substack.com | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Guest Links: https://blowback.show/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiTips via cash app | venmo: lleeiii | $lleeiii     Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James:https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

On this episode Jamie and Leslie sink their fangs into two cult classic vampire westerns: Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark and John Carpenter's Vampires.Originally released July 14th, 2021. Get bonus episodes like this by subscribing!Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

WE AIN'T GOT TIME TO BLEED! On today's episode Aaron Thorpe is back and jacked to discuss the Predator series, including the sequels, reboots, and crossovers. Predator (1987), Predator 2 (1990), Predators (2010), The Predator (2018), Prey (2022), Alien vs. Predator (2004), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007).Also, quick reviews of Salem's Lot (2024), The Substance (2024), Woman of the Hour (2024), and Slingshot (2024.Support the show and get the full episode by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send 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.

Leslie and Bryan head deep into the jungles of Central America and discover that humans aren't the deadliest game. PREDATOR is here and it is badass! This is a watchalong commentary episode.Originally released July 14th, 2021. Get bonus episodes like this by subscribing!Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Let's kick off spooky season with some xenomorphs! Special guest Jeff Zhang joins us to discuss the latest corporate mishap from Weyland-Yutani in our review of Alien: Romulus. Did it live up to the hype? Let's talk about it!Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Guest links: https://www.strangeharbors.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.

COVID-19! It's everywhere. Let's talk about it with Julia Doubleday of The Gauntlet (https://www.thegauntlet.news/).Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words.Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Guest links: https://www.thegauntlet.news/Additional reading: From Long COVID Odds to Lost IQ Points: Ongoing Threats You Don’t Know About: https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/blog/from-long-covid-odds-to-lost-iq-points-ongoing-threats-you-dont-know-aboutKeep 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.

Originally dropped: May 8th, 2021Trevor, Brie, and Leslie discuss season one of Amazon Prime horror series Them.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words.Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Leslie would love to hear from you! Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com  Guest links: http://champagnesharks.blubrry.net/https://www.patreon.com/badfaithpodcasthttps://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/kate-willett-loopholes/Additional reading: Amy Schumer Can’t Escape Backlash… She’s OK With That By Rebecca Rubin https://archive.ph/t9WHFKeep 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.

On today's episode special guest writer and comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about her new stand-up special Loopholes! We also discuss why popular comedians are still talking about "cancel culture" and why the politics of Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld aren't funny at all.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words.Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Leslie would love to hear from you! Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com  Guest links: https://www.katewillett.com/https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/kate-willett-loopholes/Additional reading: Amy Schumer Can’t Escape Backlash… She’s OK With That By Rebecca Rubin https://archive.ph/t9WHFKeep 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.