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The Outside Story
by The Outside Story
Join three Asian American siblings, as they sit down and talk about some of their favorite TV shows, films, and more.
Episodes
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Halloween Special: Season 8 - Episode 03 | Obsession
If you had one wish, what would you wish for? For Bear, that wish came easy. But with this wish, there’s no taking it back. Join us on our conversation about Obsession!
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Halloween Special: Season 8 - Episode 02 | Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
There are films that stick with us as kids, continue to shape us as we grow into adolescence, and even form us as we enter adulthood. For Kris, Camp Miasma is a film that continues to awaken her. Join us as we talk about Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma!
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Halloween Special: Season 8 - Episode 01 | Leviticus
What happens when people convince you that the demon is you? Join us as we talk about Leviticus on our first episode of the 2026 Halloween series!
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The OS: Pride Special - Episode 04 | The Half Of It
For our final episode for The Outside Story: Pride, we're talking about The Half of It—a 2020 Netflix film about Ellie Chu, a brilliant and lonely high schooler who agrees to write love letters for a jock named Paul to a girl named Aster. The problem? Ellie starts falling for Aster herself. It's…
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The OS: Pride Special - Episode 03 | Moonlight
This week on The Outside Story, we're talking about Moonlight—an Oscar-winning film that follows Chiron from childhood through adulthood, capturing the moments and people that shaped him into who he is. It's a story about identity, belonging, and the quiet courage it takes to decide who you're...
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The OS: Pride Special - Episode 02 | Twinless
This week on The Outside Story, we're talking about Twinless—a film about a man named Roman who attends a support group for people who have lost their identical twin. There, he meets Dennis, and what starts as an unlikely friendship slowly becomes something neither of them expected. It's a story...
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The OS: Pride Special - Episode 01 | Boots
This week on The Outside Story, we're kicking off Pride month with Boots—a TV show about Cameron, a young gay man who follows his friend Ray into the Marine Corps. What starts as a fish-out-of-water nightmare slowly becomes something unexpected: a story about belonging, resilience, and the kind…
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Halloween Special: Season 7 - Episode 05 | Wednesday
Wednesday is one of Netflix's most watched shows of all time, beating out views for Stranger Things season 4 during its first 90 days. On this final episode for 2025, we dive into the beloved series and talk about what worked (and didn't work) for us.
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Halloween Special: Season 7 - Episode 04 | Black Phone 1 & 2
Nothing is scarier than a phone ringing...unless there's a ghost on the other side. Come sit and discuss with us, as another horror franchise is born with The Black Phone and The Black Phone 2.
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Halloween Special: Season 7 - Episode 03 | Exhuma
On this week's podcast, we talk about Exhuma, a Korean film that explores the horrors of the relationship between Korea and Japan.
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Halloween Special: Season 7 - Episode 02 | Sinners
Vampire stories usually involve a young girl getting preyed upon. But in this film, it's a marginalized community and these vampires are gonna learn that you just shouldn't mess with that. On this episode, we dive into Ryan Coogler's film Sinners.
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Halloween Special: Season 7 - Episode 01 | Weapons
What's creepier than a classroom of kids disappearing? Asking for a bowl of water when you arrive at someone's house. On our first episode this season, come and chat with us about Weapons from writer/director Zach Cregger.
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Halloween Special: Season Six - Episode 06 | Scream King - Kyle Gallner
Kyle Gallner has become one of our favorite actors in the horror genre. Sit with us and see why! Join us for our last episode, Scream King: Kyle Gallner. We'll discuss Smile 1 & 2, The Passenger, and Strange Darling. Follow us on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/theoutsidestorypodcast Facebook:...
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Halloween Special: Season Six - Episode 05 | Home is Where the Horror Is
Is there really no place like home? Join us for our annual Halloween Special. In the fifth episode titled, Home Is Where the Horror Is. We'll discuss Attachment, Speak No Evil, and Watcher. Follow us on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/theoutsidestorypodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoutsidestory
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Halloween Special: Season Six - Episode 04 | A Hell of a Time
Horror movies don’t have to be all serious and dark. Why don’t we just grab a knife and stab something…or someone. Join us for our annual Halloween Special. In the fourth episode titled, A Hell of a Time. We'll discuss Vicious Fun, Bloody Hell, and Abigail. Follow us on: Instagram:...
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Halloween Special: Season Six - Episode 03 | The American Nightmare
We all deserve a life worth living and we shouldn’t accept a life that we do not deserve. Join us for our annual Halloween Special. In the third episode titled, The American Nightmare. We'll discuss Silence of the Lambs, The Dark and the Wicked, X, Pearl, and Maxxxine. Follow us on: Instagram:...
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Halloween Special: Season Six - Episode 02 | We Found You
Being found can be scarier than being lost, especially if what you find is a frogman, a desert cryptid, or the devil himself. Join us for our annual Halloween Special. In the second episode titled, We Found You. We'll discuss Frogman, Horror in the High Desert (1,2,3), and Late Night with the...
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Halloween Special: Season Six - Episode 01 | All Grown Up
The transition from childhood into adulthood can be scary. Some of us feel less joy, some come to the realization that life isn’t all fun and games. There’s death and darkness but in the midst of that, the choice to do what’s right. Join us for our annual Halloween special. In episode one…
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Halloween Special: Season Five - Episode 06 | Youth
Growing up, everyone had a special toy or experience that shaped them into who they are today. If you didn’t, then maybe you subconsciously erased the traumatic memories of when you almost died because of it. Join us for a bonus episode where we talk about an iconic doll and the recent reboot of…
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Halloween Special: Season Five - Episode 05 | HOME
Home is where the heart is. At least, that’s what we hear people say. But what if your home isn’t what you thought it was? Join us this week as we talk about a haunted house and an anti-home invasion. - The Witch in the Window (2018), Barbarian (2022)
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Halloween Special: Season Five - Episode 04 | Radical
What do suburban emo boys and blurry static camera shots have in common? Absolutely nothing. Unless you’re talking about Donnie Darko (2001) and Skinamarink (2022). In that case, more than you think!
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Halloween Special: Season Five - Episode 03 | POE
The latest installment from Mike Flanagan. We binged this so you don’t have to. Join us for first reactions and flanboy flananigans. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
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Halloween Special: Season Five - Episode 02 | Ghost
Boo! A ghost isn’t always trying to hurt you or haunt you. It might be looking for a way to move on. But what if you’re actually the one who can’t move on? Join us this week as we talk about ghostly companions and what they can teach us about ourselves. Jamie Marks Is Dead (2014) Rift (2017) Last...
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Halloween Special: Season Five - Episode 01 | Goodbye
What do we do when the ones closest to us are gone forever? What if we aren’t able to let go? Join us this week as we explore the difficult topic of grief and what can happen when we look for answers in all of the wrong places. The Boogeyman (2023), Talk To Me (2023), The Night House (2020)
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Halloween Special: Season Four - Episode 06 | Bonus
On this bonus episode of our 2022 Halloween special, we talk about some other pieces of media that don’t fit into the genre of film and TV. Three things made our list this year: two podcasts and a video game. Come sit with us as we chat about other ways to experience horror and the truths that…
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Halloween Special: Season Four - Episode 05 | Scream Queens
On this final episode of our 2022 Halloween special we cover a handful of films, each with a strong female presence. Come sit with us as we chat about 4th dimension ghosts, djinn, and grief.
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Halloween Special: Season Four - Episode 04 | Spoopy Time
On episode 4 of this year’s Halloween special, we take a quick turn from true horror to look at some spoopy material. Yes, spoopy! The stuff that is not really scary but still, perfect for the Halloween season. Come sit with us as we talk about two animated shows that you can watch, regardless of...
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Halloween Special: Season Four - Episode 03 | Monsters in the Night Sky
On our third episode of 2022, we dive into some out of this world horror with the movies Prey, Nope, and A Quiet Place Part 2. Have you ever been afraid of aliens? Well, now is the time to face those fears! Join us as we chat about monsters in the night sky.
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Halloween Special: Season Four - Episode 02 | Bumps in the Night
On this second episode, Larry and Jonathan discuss Werewolf by Night, a Marvel Cinematic Universe 1-hour Halloween special, and The Midnight Club, a Netflix TV series created by Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong, based on characters and stories by Christopher Pike. Sit down with us as we talk about...
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Halloween Special: Season Four - Episode 01 | Stranger Things
October is a special month for us at the Outside Story as we officially enter into spooky season! This year is no different as we continue with our Halloween Special. We're kicking off with a very beloved TV show, Stranger Things! Come and sit with us as we talk about some of our favorite...
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Halloween Special: Season Three - Episode 05 | Cursed
There are some things in life that we cannot control. Things happen and we have to learn how to live or die with them. In this episode we discuss two films: It Follows and Candyman. It Follows is a film that follows a young woman who is cursed after having sex for the first time. If the curse...
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Halloween Special: Season Three - Episode 04 | Friendship
Friendships can be the cause of some the most painful (and beautiful) experiences in life. Join us as we talk about two films: The Ritual and Coherence. The Ritual centers on a group of college buddies who go on a vacation to Sweden after one of their own is murdered. As the group hikes the...
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Halloween Special: Season Three - Episode 03 | High School Horror
High school coming-of-age films are their own popular genre of films but what happens when you mix in a bit of horror? This week we chat about a film titled The Shed and the Fear Street limited series. The Shed follows a young man whose backyard shed is being used as a shelter for a vampire. As…
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Halloween Special: Season Three - Episode 02 | Death
This week's episode is on the two films Ghost Lab and The Vigil. Ghost Lab follows two doctors who are willing to sacrifice anything to prove that ghosts exist. The Vigil follows a man who is hired as a shomer for an evening - someone who watches over a deceased person before the body is sent to…
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Halloween Special: Season Three - Episode 01 | Midnight Mass
We are back with a brand new Halloween Special for 2021! We're starting off this year's special with the latest from creator/director Mike Flanagan, Midnight Mass which is available on Netflix. Midnight Mass centers around a small town that is experiencing a revival in their community after a...
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Halloween Special: Season Two - Episode 05 Finale
On this final episode of the Halloween special, we close with some of our final thoughts on horror, this year's selection of film and tv, and the future of this podcast special. Follow us on social media: Twitter - twitter.com/_outsidestory Instagram - www.instagram.com/theoutsidestorypodcast/ --...
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Halloween Special: Season Two - Episode 04 Zombies
In episode 4 our Halloween special, we talk about zombies. The introduction of the concept of zombies originated from Haitian folklore, where people would use magic to reanimate the dead. This concept was introduced to Western (White) culture through literature and thrust into pop culture because...
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Halloween Special: Season Two - Episode 03 Loving the Lovecraft
In this episode of our Halloween special, we talk about the author/creator H.P. Lovecraft, whose original works are part of the creative commons library and do not require copyright to use. Lovecraft's works are common use for board games and stories but have been slow to adapt to film and tv....
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Halloween Special: Season Two - Episode 02 Flanboys Forever
In this episode, we talk about creator/director/showrunner Mike Flanagan, the mastermind behind The Haunting of Hill House. We discuss a handful of movies and the second installment of The Haunting series, The Haunting of Bly Manor, released this past Friday on Netflix. Come join two flanboys as...
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Halloween Special: Season Two - Episode 01 Asian Horror
It's October again! Join Larry and Jonathan as they talk about their favorite horror films for this month's October Halloween Special. 0:00 - Intro 5:40 - The Grudge (2020) 18:27 - Ju-On Origins (2020) 23:04 - The Wailing (2016) Follow us on social media: Twitter…
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S2: Episode 01 - Mulan
Welcome to our first episode of Season 2! On this episode, we discuss the long, awaited Disney film, Mulan. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/_outsidestory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theoutsidestorypodcast/ -- Jessica -- Twitter - https://twitter.com/jpvoong...
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APIA Special - Episode 04 (Music)
Welcome to a very special podcast episode of The Outside Story! This month is Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage month, and we'll be celebrating all month long with fun episodes discussing music, movies, TV shows, and even an interview with our parents. In this fourth episode, we review and...
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APIA Special - Episode 03 (TV)
Welcome to a very special podcast episode of The Outside Story! This month is Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage month, and we'll be celebrating all month long with fun episodes discussing music, movies, TV shows, and even an interview with our parents. In this third episode, we review and...
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APIA Special - Episode 02 (Film)
Welcome to a very special podcast episode of The Outside Story! This month is Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage month, and we'll be celebrating all month long with fun episodes discussing music, movies, TV shows, and even an interview with our parents. In this second episode, we review and...
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APIA Special - Episode 01
Welcome to a very special podcast episode of The Outside Story! This month is Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage month, and we'll be celebrating all month long with fun episodes discussing music, movies, TV shows, and even an interview with our parents. In this first episode, we have a...
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Episode 10 - Pen15(TV Show Review)
On this episode, we discuss the Hulu Original show, Pen15. It stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, who play versions of themselves as 13-year-old outcasts in middle school. Sibling War: BVNDIT - Dumb | https://bit.ly/2KMZP94 Twitter - https://twitter.com/_outsidestory Instagram -...
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Episode 09 - Giant Little Ones (Film Review)
On this episode, we talk about the film Giant Little Ones (2018), a coming of age story that follows Franky Winters, a teenager who is experiencing a fallout with his best friend after an unexpected incident on his 17th birthday. Questions, suggestions, or business inquiries:...
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Seattle Asian American Film Festival Special
A special episode with two films that are screening at the 2020 Seattle Asian American Film Festival, Happy Cleaners and Song Lang. Questions, suggestions, or business inquiries: https://www.theoutsidestory.org | [email protected]
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Episode 08 - Parasite (Film Review)
Welcome to episode 8 of The Outside Story where Jessica, Jonathan, and Larry, talk about the movie Parasite (2019) directed by Bong-Joon Ho. Sibling War Segment | 1:08 Parasite Review Introduction & Synopsis | 19:45 How we heard about it | 24:45 First Impressions | 28:45 Why is it called…
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Oscars Special - Episode 01 Nominations
Welcome to a special episode of The Outside Story where Jessica, Jonathan, and Larry, talk about the Oscar nominations for 2020. 1:11 | Actor in a Leading Role 7:22 | Actor in a Supporting Role 9:49 | Actress in a Leading Role 16:40 | Actress in a Supporting Role 20:00 | Animated Feature Film…
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