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Struggle Session Premium
by Struggle Session
Bonus episodes for Struggle Session, a podcast about pop culture and politics. strugglesession.substack.com
Episodes
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Halloween 2025 w/ Christopher Jason Bell
Filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell (Failed State, Miss Me Yet) joins me for a special Halloween edition of Struggle Session. We delve into some of our favorite horror films and recent releases including Weapons, Hellraiser, Saw, Cure, Ganja & Hess, The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and…
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We Want them Infected with Dr. Jonathan Howard
Dr. Jonathan Howard chief of the neurology service at Bellevue Hospital joins us to discuss his book We Want Them Infected: How the Failed Quest for Herd Immunity Led Doctors to Embrace the Anti-vaccine Movement and Blinded Americans to the Threat of COVID. This is a public episode. If you'd like...
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Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu
Writer Kaila Yu joins me to discuss her new book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe
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Ezra Klein vs Ta-Nehisi Coates w/ Briahna Joy Grey
Ezra Klein has been on a roll with a series of podcasts defending Charlie Kirk’s legacy, arguing for Democrats to run more anti-abortion candidates to win in pro-abortion states, & and making the case for a value-free politics to Ta-Nehisi Coates. Briahna Joy Grey of Bad Faith joins me to to…
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1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes
Ross Benes joins us to discuss his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. We explore the cultural landscape of the late 90s including the impact of The Jerry Springer Show on reality TV, the influence of Vince McMahon on politics, how Juggalos defined...
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Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA w/ Will Sloan + Voicemails
Is Ed Wood worst director of all time? Not a chance says our guest. On today's Struggle Session writer Will Sloan joins us to discuss is new book Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA. We talk about the infamous director’s artistic legacy, how his films challenge the concept of “bad” movies, the…
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Capitalism Hates You: Marxism and The New Horror Film w/ Joshua Gooch
On today's Struggle Session Joshua Gooch joins us to talk his new book Capitalism Hates You: Marxism and The New Horror Film. We discuss what modern horror has to offer horror, and vice versa. We also analyze some recent horror films including Hereditary, Gaia, The Witch and more. Joshua also…
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Sinners w/ Briahna Joy Gray and Josh Olson
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com This episode is a special crossover with Briahna's podcast Bad Faith. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------ A Brief History of Violence screenwriter & co-host of The Movies that Made Me Josh…
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Lovecraft Country Omnibus w/ Briahna Joy Gray, Ashley Ray, Joe Hartzler, and Emma Bowers
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com
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Captain America: Brave New World w/ Trevor Beaulieu
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...
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Current Events w/ Taylor Lorenz
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com 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…
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From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror w/ Alexander Chatziioannou
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 evolution of horror games, the significance of iconic titles like Resident Evil, and...
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Nosferatu (2024) w/ Jamie Peck
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com On another spooky and sexy edition of Vampire Castle, Jamie is once again joins by her brother in darkness Leslie to discuss Robert Eggers’ horny and polarizing Nosferatu (2024). Is it original enough to...
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The Best Movies of 2024 w/ Hit Factory
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com 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,...
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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...
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Miss Me Yet w/ Christopher Jason Bell
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com 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...
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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...
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Night of the Living Dead (1968) & Day of the Dead (1985) w/ Jamie Peck
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.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...
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Blowback Season 5 w/ Noah Kulwin and Brendan James
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: Guest Links: https://blowback.show/ Send an email or voicemail to...
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The Predator Series w/ Aaron Thorpe
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com 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...
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Alien: Romulus w/ Jeff Zhang
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com 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?...
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COVID-19
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com 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. Send an email or...
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What's the Deal with Comedy? w/ Kate Willett
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com 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"…
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The Downfall of Vince McMahon w/ Josie Riesman + AEW w/ Bryan Quinby
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com On today's special two-part episode Leslie chats with Josie Riesman, author of the New York Times Best Seller Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America about the apparent downfall of Vince...
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The Shield
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com FX's acclaimed police drama The Shield presented a darker and more realistic depiction of policing. On today’s episode I had a great conversation with Joe Mayall about the series and his article Twenty…
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RIP MCU w/ Jesse Hawken
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com On today’s episode I had a great conversation with returning champion Jesse Hawken. We discuss the recent stumbles and possible downfall of Disney’s MCU. We talk about the box office failure of The Marvels,...
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Coming Soon 2024: Dune, Civil War, Furiosa, GTA 6
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode Leslie is joined by Aaron Thorpe (Trillibillies) to talk about the upcoming films of 2024. We take a look Dune: Part Two, Furiosa: A Mad Max Story, Alex Garland's Civil War, Grand Theft...
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Spooky Season '23 w/ Gretchen Felker-Martin
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Today we have a special spooky episode with best selling writer and critic, the author of Manhunt and the upcoming Cuckoo, Gretchen Felker Martin! We discuss Evil Dead, Hellraiser, Cormac McCarthy, Riddick,...
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Terry Funk // CM Punk
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Today we have a mega-sized two part show! First up writer Brian Solomon (Blood and Fire) tells us about the late, great Terry Funk. On the bonus half Jay Baker of The Left Fist joins us to talk about the…
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Baldur's Gate 3 w/ Chris Person
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Returning guest Chris Person (Highlight Reel) joins Leslie to discuss Larian Studios' hit CRPG Baldur's Gate 3. We also get into Armored Core 6, Starfield, and the lay-offs at Bioware. Support the show by...
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Strike + The Flash + Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Welcome back to Struggle Session. On today's episode Jack and Leslie discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, review The Flash and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One Twitter’s unending death spiral....
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Damon Lindelof is Racist
On today’s episode Jack and Leslie once again take a look at the twisted mind behind the critically-acclaimed shows Lost, The Leftovers, and Watchmen. Damon Lindelof is the subject of a recent investigation from Hollywood journalist Maureen Ryan that revealed shocking amounts of racism on the set...
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The Fifth Element
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Get your multipass ready! Jack, Leslie, and Aaron are diving in to Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi action romance, The Fifth Element. http://sesh.show http://jack.lol https://msha.ke/lleeiii Struggle Session Theme...
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Cops of the Future + Justice Warriors w/ Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson to discuss their hit comic Justice Warriors as well as some of the films that inspired it including Demolition Man, Judge Dredd, Robocop, Mad Max, and more! Have a favorite from…
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Commentary: Star Wars - Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com The one and only Bugmane is back with us to complete the sequel trilogy! Watch along with us, one last time.
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Movie Trailers 2023
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Jack and Leslie talk about some new movie trailers!Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show
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John Wick: Chapter 4
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com We take another seat at the High Table and review John Wick: Chapter 4!
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WrestleMania Extended Universe Fatigue w/ Bryan Quinby
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Bryan Quinby of the hit new podcast Guys joins us to discuss the endless out-of-the-ring drama of the WWE including the return of Vince McMahon, post-WrestleMania fan anger, and the WWE/UFC merger. We also...
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Vampire Castle - The Invitation (2022) w/ Jamie Peck
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Fangs out! Leslie and Jamie talk about The Invitation (2022) a recent vampire flick with some fun twists and social commentary.
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Oscars 2023
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode Jack and Leslie discuss the Oscars including Tar, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Everything Everywhere All At Once. Also Scream 6, Babylon, Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania, and our...
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Star Trek: Voyager w/ Aaron Thorpe
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com On today's Struggle Session Jack and Aaron talk about Star Trek Voyager! They also dive in to Discovery, Strange New Worlds, Janeway vs Sisko, the worst episode, the most terrifying episode, and much more....
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The Best and Worst Movies of 2022
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Jack and Leslie give their thoughts on some the biggest and most talked about movies of 2022. They give a thumbs up or down to The Fabelmans, The Banshees of Inisherin, Tar, Black Adam, Halloween Ends…
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Avatar: The Way of Water
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com The legend of Jake Sully continues! Jack and Leslie review James Cameron's uber-blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water. What did you think? Did James Cameron do it again? Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show
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The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon with Kevin McAlvaney
Jack and Leslie discuss Vice's documentary/clip show The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon with Kevin McAlvaney of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We discuss things the documentary leaves out, the latest allegations against Vince, and the report that he intends to come back to the WWE....
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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
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They Destroyed the Brand
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe
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The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com Jack and Leslie go track by track through The Smashing Pumpkins' classic album Siamese Dream.
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Papa & Boy w/ SRSLY WRONG
The world historical tension Papas and Boys come to a head on this episode of Struggle Session! Shawn and Aaron from SRSLY WRONG join Jack and Leslie to talk about their new show on Means TV and the best and worst cartoon dads. https://means.tv/ https://srslywrong.com/ This is a public episode.…
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Nasty Stuff with Blood - A Wrestling Episode w/ Bryan Quinby
CM Punk, War Games, bleeding in wrestling, House of Black, AEW Backstage drama and more are covered on this special wrestling edition of Struggle Session featuring Leslie Lee III and featured guest Bryan Quinby. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
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Vince McMahon w/ Matt Binder
On today’s Struggle Session Jack and Leslie are joined by Matt Binder of DOOMED, Scam Economy, and Majority Report to discuss the life and crimes of the former WWE CEO Vince McMahon. Heads up, the latter half of this episode is as dark as it gets. Intro: Vince McMahon and Murray Hodgson on…
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