Hear the full episode on http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special bonus Struggle Session, JDB sits down with Sheldon Pacotti lead writer of the original Deus Ex. They dive deep into the politics and paranoia that built the prophetic world of the turn of the millennium cyberpunk classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Jun 02, 2018•4 min•Ep. 75
Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession You demanded it! In the most requested Struggle Session to date Jack and Leslie finally lay out the case for why Batman v Superman is undeniably the best superhero film of the modern era.★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
May 27, 2018•5 min•Ep. 72
Hear the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special bonus Struggle Session Elana Levin (@Elana_Brooklyn) joins us to discuss two of the greatest X-Men stories of all time: Days of Future Past Claremont and Byrne and God Loves Man Kills by Claremont and Anderson. Our brave mutant heroes take on some of their most iconic villains: as bigotry, US congress, underprivileged teenagers, and televangelists. We talk about the politics, drama, and angst of it all. Hear more ...
May 19, 2018•3 min•Ep. 70
Get the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this special bonus episode we're joined by Luke Savage (Michael and Us) to discuss some of the greatest philosophers of our time: Kanye West, Charlie Sheen, David Frum, Joy Ann Reid, and the legendary William F. Buckley. Plus: Updates on everyone's favorite woke bae, Justin Trudeau. Check out Luke's show at https://soundcloud.com/michael-and-us and his article on David Frum's awful new book https://jacobinmag.com/2018/03/trumpocra...
Apr 28, 2018•4 min•Ep. 63
Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this special patron exclusive episode, we're joined by genuine Hollywood Star and Doughboys host Mike Mitchell! We talk about the time Mike radicalized Jack, how The Force Awakens set a rot into the world, whether Mario 64 is more influential than Citizen Kane, and that scene from Ready Player One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
Apr 20, 2018•6 min•Ep. 61
Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this bonus episode we're joined by Shannon Strucci to talk about the Mad Max series. We talk hot wheels, guzzoline spills, and menacing horror of George Miller's post-apocalyptic Australia. Find Shannon at https://www.patreon.com/StrucciMovies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Mar 31, 2018•7 min•Ep. 56
Subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session, we're joined by Michael Brooks of The Michael Brooks show to talk about the Oscars show that no one watched. We also, finally, get some definitive white opinions on Black Panther. Tune: Airiel - This is Permanent Find Michael Brooks at https://www.patreon.com/TMBS Beast Coast: https://soundcloud.com/beastcoastpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podc...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 53
Hear the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this special Struggle Session book club episode, we're joined by Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House to discuss Alan Moore and Jacen Burrow's Lovecraft cycle. We dive deep into the dark corners and cosmic horrors of The Courtyard, Neonomicon, and Providence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Mar 16, 2018•3 min•Ep. 52
Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this special bonus episode we're joined by Felix Biederman (Chapo Trap House). We talk about how Kojima being a nerd allowed him to predict the future, why everyone posting on the same three websites is bad, and why gamers must stand united against President Donald John Trump's heinous attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...
Feb 28, 2018•6 min•Ep. 48
To hear the full episode subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this deep dive episode, Leslie and JDB are joined by new co-host Brandy Jensen as they explore Bryan Fuller's macabre masterpiece, Hannibal.★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Feb 08, 2018•7 min•Ep. 41
Hear the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession What if Black Mirror was about people instead of cellphones? On this patron-only bonus episode we announce some earth-shattering Struggle Session news, talk about the work of Philip K. Dick, and review the new Amazon series Electric Dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Feb 01, 2018•27 min•Ep. 38
Hear the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession This is a special preview of a bonus episode! On this Struggle Session we're joined by Rich "Lowtax" Kyanka, creator of Something Awful, to discuss the internet. Is it good? Bad? We try to get to the bottom of it in this deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Jan 31, 2018•8 min•Ep. 37
The Struggle Session crew along with Gabe Pacheco of The Katie Halper Show, was invited by the prestigious Oxford Union Hall for a classical debate on the merits of DC Comics versus Marvel Comics. Here is the BBC Radio 52 broadcast of the debate. Moderated by Piers Morgan, announced by Pippa Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Dec 20, 2017•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 30
Hear the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this preview we talk about famous funny man Michael Ian Black's ongoing war with...RT?! #resistance★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Dec 05, 2017•14 min•Ep. 27
For the full episode subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession In this snippet we consider the origins of Disney's Marvel's Black Panther and The Black Panther movement while discussing Priest's seminal run on the character. Get the comic here: http://amzn.to/2A2S0ba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Nov 25, 2017•8 min•Ep. 25
On this preview we answer a question about our goals for the show and name history's greatest monster. You can hear the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Nov 12, 2017•8 min•Ep. 23