Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession 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. _______________________ Guest Links: https://joshuagooch.com/ Leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384...
May 16, 2025•37 min
This episode is a special crossover with Briahna's podcast Bad Faith. Enjoy! Get the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession ------------------------------------------ A Brief History of Violence screenwriter & co-host of The Movies that Made Me Josh Olson and Struggle Session co-host Leslie Lee III join the show to discuss the movie everyone's talking about: Ryan Coogler's Jim Crow vampire film Sinners. In a spoiler-filled episode (you are warned), the trio debate what the movie ...
May 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 442
Support the show by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Listen to the complete Bug Mane Commentaries: https://www.patreon.com/collection/539866 In honor of the theatrical re-release, here's a re-release of this fan-favorite episode!09/24/19 - On today's special commentary episode Bug Mane joins us before the tour to complete our rewatch of the Star Wars prequels. 30 years of epic space-faring fantasy comes down to this, the last Star Wars film ever made. Become a supporter of this ...
May 01, 2025•2 hr 24 min
Subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession L*vecraft Country - Episode 1/The Outsider On this special mini-series Jack and Leslie discuss the first episode of HBO's Lovecraft Country as well as H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Outsider." Tune: S U R V I V E - Other [ https://survive.bandcamp.com/album/rr7349 ] L*vecraft Country - Episode 2 / "The Doom That Came to Sarnath" On this episode of our special mini-series on Lovecraft Country Jack, Leslie, and Emma discuss the second episode ...
Apr 28, 2025•4 hr 17 min
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 studio destroyed it. Guest Links: http://champagnesharks.blubrry.net/ M.A.N.T.I.S. TV...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 442
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 User Mag which covers the intersection of internet culture, politics, and free sp...
Apr 09, 2025•35 min•Ep. 441
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 evolution of horror games, the significance of iconic titles like Resident Evil, ...
Mar 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 440
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 Superhero Genre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ND5RN0CRhA Theme song: Chaos Theor...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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, ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 s...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min
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.show Support the sho...
Jan 03, 2025•53 min
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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284 Follow us on Instagr...
Dec 03, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 275
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://strugglesession.supercast.com/ Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: ...
Nov 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 291
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=K4HSyK5Wjk_Lnrgs Visit our website at http://sesh.show Support the show by subscr...
Nov 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 437
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.show Support the show by ...
Nov 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 433
Originally Published June 12, 2022 On 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/trillbillyworkersparty Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | http://strugglesession.substack.com | https://strugglesession.supe...
Nov 21, 2024•52 min•Ep. 380
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 ...
Nov 13, 2024•2 min•Ep. 435
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/ll...
Nov 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 434
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 ...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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/...
Oct 28, 2024•13 min•Ep. 433
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 ...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 46 min
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 Lesli...
Oct 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 432
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 COVI...
Aug 30, 2024•48 min•Ep. 433
Originally dropped: May 8th, 2021 Trevor, 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/badfait...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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 wo...
Jun 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 430
Originally posted 10/22/22 Hello spooky friends! Leslie and Jamie Peck are back to talk vamps. On this edition of Vampire Castle we sink our fangs into the the bloody, sexy, and surprisingly great Interview with the Vampire TV series. Lestat, Louis, and Claudia are back in prestige TV form, and it slays. Tune: cumgirl8 - Pluck Me https://twitter.com/cumgirl8_ Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession htt...
May 15, 2024•52 min
Get the full episode by subscring at http://sesh.show 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 McMahon. Ringmaster was one of my favorite books of last year and you don’t have to know or care about wrestling to enjoy our conversation. After that, in a special bonus for wrestling fans, Bryan Quinby stops by once again to talk some of the r...
May 11, 2024•50 min•Ep. 429
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 Years Ago, The Shield Captured the Brokenness of American Policing. Read it here: https://jacobin.com/2023/12/the-shield-tv-policing-lapd-torture-law-enforcement-review I also give a quick review of Civil War, Fallout, and The First Omen.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind ...
Apr 25, 2024•57 min•Ep. 428
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, the production hell of Mahershala Ali's Blade, and the Zionist superhero that may be holding up the next Captain America. All that plus a brief update with Jesse on The Beatles and their final single "Now and Then." Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support th...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 427
Originally published 05/21/23: Get your multipass ready! Jack, Leslie, and Aaron are diving in to Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi action romance, The Fifth Element. 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: http...
Jan 31, 2024•46 min•Ep. 420
