Get the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special commentary episodes, Struggle Session is joined by controversial media icon and cult leader Bugmane to discuss Star Wars - Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Buckle up.★ 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 ....
Jun 16, 2019•4 min•Ep. 184
Hear the full episode at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special Struggle Session we're joined by Jordan Hass (Game Shows I Suppose) to discuss the slate of prestige streaming programming content available on Warner Brothers' DC Universe app. Teen Titans, Doom Patrol, and Swamp Thing (RIP). Let's go! 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 10, 2019•2 min•Ep. 182
On today's special Struggle Session we discuss the world's finest movie franchise John Wick with the world's finest film critic Eileen Jones (Jacobin, Filmsuck). Keanu Reeves is the people's action star! Subscribe to Filmsuck at patreon.com/filmsuck https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/05/john-wick-keanu-reeves-review 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 01, 2019•2 min•Ep. 180
Get this and other bonus episodes at patreon.com/strugglesession On this special Struggle Session, Jack and Leslie talk about the worst thing you can call someone in the age of mandatory poptimism.★ 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 30, 2019•51 min•Ep. 179
Get the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/27233336 On this episode of Vampire Castle Jamie and Leslie discuss two vampire westerns: Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark and John Carpenter's Vampires.★ 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 30, 2019•1 min•Ep. 178
To hear the full episode subscribe at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special Struggle Session we look at the slate of exciting films coming to theaters. We take a first look at Terminator: Dark Fate, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Dark Phoenix, Brightburn, and more. Tune: VR Sex - Maiden China 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 24, 2019•4 min•Ep. 177
Here's the Struggle Session half of our live crossover podcast with The Katie Halper Show. Jake Flores does standup then we talk about pop culture and politics with Katie and Jamie Peck! To hear the second half visit http://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Tune: Teenage Wrist - Stoned & Alone 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 20, 2019•52 min•Ep. 176
Get the full episode here https://www.patreon.com/posts/164-open-world-26892972 On today's bonus Struggle Session Leslie talks about the games he's been playing (Days Gone and Rage 2) while Jack discusses the books he's been reading (a lot of Star Wars). Tune: Esben and the Witch - Dog Read Laird Barron's Blackwood's Baby here: https://www.baen.com/Chapters/9781597804684/9781597804684___2.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast:...
May 17, 2019•7 min•Ep. 174
Struggle Session and The Katie Halper Show will be live in New York on May 10th with Matt Taibbi, Jamie Peck, and Jake Flores! Get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny On this special episode we discuss one of the greatest horror movies of all time. John Carpenter's The Thing! Joining us for this deep dive into cosmic horror is Mike Mitchell of Doughboys. Here's the excellent blog about the production of The Thing: http://theoriginalfan.blogspot.com/2013/06/when-thing-became-john-carpenters-thing.html Le...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 173
Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/162-metal-gear-w-26477505 On today's Struggle Session Felix Biederman (Chapo Trap House) joins us to discuss Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear! We go through all the games and break down why it's one of the best video game series of all time. Struggle Session and The Katie Halper Show will be live in New York on May 10th with Matt Taibbi, Jamie Peck, and Jake Flores! Get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Apr 30, 2019•5 min•Ep. 171
Get the full episode at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special commentary Struggle Session, Jack and Leslie dive in to the first of the Star Wars prequels Episode I: The Phantom Menace. We both had very different opinions on the film, but eventually find balance in our takes. Enjoy! Struggle Session will be live in New York on May 10th, get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...
Apr 23, 2019•2 min•Ep. 169
Struggle Session will be live in New York on May 10th, get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny The teaser trailer for Episode IX is here and we watched it live on the show! Get our fresh takes on everyone's favorite necrotic franchise. Tune: Shame - Dust on Trial 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 ....
Apr 15, 2019•2 min•Ep. 167
To hear the full episode subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Special Struggle Session we talk Aquaman! We dive deep into the film as well as some of his best comic runs.★ 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 ....
Apr 10, 2019•3 min•Ep. 165
Get the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special bonus Struggle Session Radio Tim Faust joins us to talk shoegaze, Party World Wrasslin', health justice, and more shoegaze! Crank this one up loud.★ 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 ....
Mar 29, 2019•4 min•Ep. 163
Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session we talk about our first impressions of From Software's latest release Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Fresh hot takes on a fresh hot game. Enjoy! Tune: Interfaith - Shadowplay Intro: VaatiVidya - A Story Breakdown of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uI4XRM3RWo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...
Mar 24, 2019•2 min•Ep. 161
Support the show at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special Struggle Session, Jamie Peck of The Antifada joins us to discuss Neil Jordan's wonderful Anne Rice adaptation, Interview with the Vampire. Lestat or Louis? The choice is obvious. Listen to Jamie's show at https://www.patreon.com/theantifada/ Tune: Jonathan Davis - Slept So Long Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 160
Hear the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25425946 On today's Struggle Session we dive deep into Visceral Games' very scary sci-fi horror series Dead Space with special guest Eisner-nominated comic book writer Michelle Perez!★ 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 ....
Mar 17, 2019•2 min•Ep. 159
Stoked for this episode! Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession to get more deep dives. Say hello to our little friend Michael Brooks as he joins us to discuss Brian De Palma's 1983 crime epic Scarface alongside Cocaine Cowboys, the 2006 documentary about the real life Miami drug trade that inspired the film. Get Michael's show at https://www.patreon.com/TMBS/ Tune: Daniele Nonne - Tony's Theme cover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become ...
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 149
Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/25245286 On today's massive Struggle Session we are joined by screenwriter, director, and actor David Hayter (Metal Gear Solid, X-Men) and Shannon Strucci (Critical Bits) to discuss Blade Runner! We dive deep into the visuals, themes, and legacy of Ridley Scott's 1982 epic. David also talks to us a bit about his experience as the screenwriter for Watchmen. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a s...
Mar 09, 2019•5 min•Ep. 157
Get the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/25043670 This story takes place in the distant future where mutants and demons slither through a world of Darkness. Alex Ptak (Pod Damn America) and Emma Bowers (Pod Save Anime) join us to discuss the classic anime duology Vampire Hunter D and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. Tune: This Heat - A New Kind of Water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...
Mar 01, 2019•4 min•Ep. 155
Hear the full episode here https://www.patreon.com/posts/24824904 On this special episode we discuss one of the greatest horror movies of all time. John Carpenter's The Thing! Joining us for this deep dive into cosmic horror is Mike Mitchell of Doughboys. 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 20, 2019•4 min•Ep. 152
Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/24787515 On this special episode the Struggle Session crew pitches their ideas for some socially conscious superheroes. These are actually good pitches and DC and Marvel should hire us. Thank you. Struggle Session T-Shirts are 20% off this weekend at with code PREZ at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/strugglesession Tune: VLIMMER - Nebelgeist https://blackjackilluministrecords.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Feb 18, 2019•3 min•Ep. 151
Get the full episode and dozens of other deep dives at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session we talk about the final piece of M. Night Shyamalan's superhero triptych Glass. Spoiler: It's good! Listen to Leslie discuss the whole trilogy on Media Roots with Abby Martin and Robbie Martin: https://soundcloud.com/media-roots/glass-film-review-the-unbreakable-trilogy-the-disneyfication-of-culture-w-leslie-lee-iii Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Feb 02, 2019•2 min•Ep. 146
Hear the whole thing at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's bonus episode, we dive into Hulu and Netflix's competing documentaries about the beautiful disaster Fyre Festival with podcaster extraordinaire Jordan Hass. Fine Jordan at http://jordanhass.com/ 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 27, 2019•5 min•Ep. 144
Support the show and get all the bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's contentious episode, Leslie and JDB debate the merits of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with Jack serving as moderator. Does it hold up to the standards of other open world RPGs or is it just a bunch of hype? We sort it out definitively. Tune: Have a Nice Life - Bloodhail Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1VhYzxC1KA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Jan 23, 2019•59 min•Ep. 143
Get the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House returns to Struggle Session to discuss perhaps the greatest superhero comic of all time, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen. You already know what it is, let's go. Get Struggle Session merch at www.prowrestlingtees.com/strugglesession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/su...
Jan 19, 2019•4 min•Ep. 142
Hear the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/23945129 On today's bonus episode we do a deep dive into Yoko Taro's post-apocalyptic sci-fi masterpiece, NieR: Automata.★ 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 ....
Jan 13, 2019•2 min•Ep. 139
On today's special bonus episode we discuss American Psycho—the excellent satirical serial-killer novel by Bret Easton Ellis and Mary Harron's great film adaptation—with special guest Shane from Beast Coast. We dive deep into its bloody, funny social commentary and determine who Patrick would have voted for in 2016. Beast Coast https://twitter.com/BeastCoastPod Tune: New Order - True Faith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
Jan 06, 2019•3 min•Ep. 137
Get this and every other bonus episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this special bonus episode the crew plays an exciting online entertainment experience and takes you, the listener, along for the ride. In a first-of-its-kind interactive podcast adventure Struggle Session tries to find something to good to watch on Netflix. Do we succeed? Do we fail? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https...
Dec 31, 2018•4 min•Ep. 135
Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session, we discuss your predictions for 2019 and make a few of our own. Which content will our corporate overlords let us pay for? How terrible will the start of the 2020 presidential race be? Who is going to be caught on a hot mic saying a slur? Find out now on the 2019 Year in Preview! Tune: Hether Fortune - After Christmas (Demo) https://hetherfortune.bandcamp.com/track/after-christmas-demo Learn more about your a...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 134
