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 Auto 6, and more. 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 w...
Jan 23, 2024•49 min•Ep. 426
Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Next new episode: RIP MCU with Jesse Hawken this Friday! Originally Released 7/21/21: Watch this along with the extended edition of Fast Five (or the regular version, there are only a few seconds of difference) Leslie and Bryan of Street Fight Radio are doing a special commentary series for the summer! We're watching some of the most badass movies of all time, and you pick the films! Support the show by subscribing: http://patreo...
Nov 29, 2023•2 hr 1 min
Originally Released April 11, 2020 On this special commentary episode Jack and Leslie are joined by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell of Doughboys to watch Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.supercast.com http://strugglesession.substack.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! ...
Nov 16, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 244
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, and more. Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! ...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 422
Get bonus episodes like this when they release and support the show by subscribing! http://sesh.plus or http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://strugglesession.substack.com Originally released 10/18/2020 On today's special commentary episode Matt Christman of Chapo Trap House joins for John Carpenter's They Live. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 284
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 AEW and CM Punk drama and The Rock and John Cena going back to wrestling during the SAG strike. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to ...
Sep 30, 2023•33 min•Ep. 422
On today's bonus episode Jack Allison, Leslie Lee III, and Shannon Strucci are joined by returning guest Sean T. Collins to talk about one of the best '80s action movies Road House. Orignally Broadcast 04/15/20 Support the show and get access to hundreds of others ad free by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Find Sean's Road House essays at patreon.com/theseantcollins Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for yo...
Sep 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 245
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 subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Check out Chris' channel Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/@HighlightReel Keep up with and co...
Sep 15, 2023•40 min•Ep. 427
On this episode of Vampire Castle Jamie and Leslie discuss vampire hunting classics Blade and Blade II. Blade: Trinity can go ice skate uphill. Support the show and get access to a dozen episodes with Jamie and hundreds of others ad free by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Originally aired February 7th, 2020 Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Hal...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40...
Aug 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 422
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 and it doesn’t get much more racist this! Lost Illusions: The Untold Story of the Hit Show’s Poisonous Culture by Maureen Ryan an excerpt from Burn it Down: https://archive.is/6dU93 Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patienc...
Jul 12, 2023•51 min•Ep. 421
In preparation for our next episode on Damon Lindelof, check out this classic where Will Menaker joined us to discuss the finale of HBO's Watchmen series. Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40Lc Send us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession htt...
Jun 24, 2023•59 min
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 Hear the full episode by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com What did you think of The Fift Element? Want to share a take? Send us an email or voice message to thestrugglesession+mailbag@gmail.com http://jack.lol https://msha.ke/lleeii i Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James https://thegr...
Jun 01, 2023•4 min•Ep. 420
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 our list? Want to share a take? Send us an email or voice message to thestrugglesession+mailbag@gmail.com https://www.mattbors.com/ https://thebenclarkson.com/ http://sesh.show http://jack.lol https://msha.ke/lleeiii Cops of the Future List: Demolition Man Time Cop Predator 2 Judge Dredd Marsha...
May 29, 2023•50 min•Ep. 419
On today's episode Jack, Leslie, and Aaron discuss the pitch document for Alan Moore's unpublished DC Superhero epic Twilight of the Superheroes. How did the master of comics plan to kill off the modern super hero fad in its infancy? Get bonus episodes like this when they release by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Find out here: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lets-all-read-alan-moores-proposal-for-dc-event-comic-twilight-of-th...
May 17, 2023•58 min
The one and only Bugmane is back with us to complete the sequel trilogy! Watch along with us, one last time. Hear the full episode by subscribing http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show http://jackallison.lol/ https://leslieleeiii.substack.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
May 10, 2023•48 sec•Ep. 416
Support the show by subscribing http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Jack and Leslie talk about some new movie trailers! Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show http://jackallison.lol/ https://leslieleeiii.substack.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support ....
Apr 30, 2023•38 min•Ep. 417
Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus and http://strugglesession.substack.com We take another seat at the High Table and review John Wick: Chapter 4! 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 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 416
Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus and http://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 discuss how the current state of the blockbuster action movies in the wake of John Wick and Top Gun, and debate safety in pro wrestling. Guys: https:/...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 415
Support the show and get bonus episodes like this when they're released at http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus and http://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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...
Mar 29, 2023•45 min•Ep. 407
Hear the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus and http://strugglesession.substack.com Fangs out! Leslie and Jamie talk about The Invitation (2022) a recent vampire flick with some fun twists and social commentary. 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 24, 2023•1 min
Support the show and subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus and http://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 favorite Cronenberg movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strug...
Mar 16, 2023•48 min•Ep. 414
Support the show by subscribing! http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://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. Theme: Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supp...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 413
Support the show by subscribing! http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode of Struggle Session Jack is joined by good friend and host of Doughboys Mike Mitchell! They discuss some of the biggest films of 2023 so far and share what coming attractions they're most excited fore. Theme: Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Feb 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 412
Support the show by subscribing! http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://strugglesession.substack.com Leslie out sick! But Jack is here to discuss HBO's Succession with certified television expert Lenny Burnham. Check out Lenny's work here: https://www.patreon.com/Lennyburnham Theme: Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...
Feb 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 411
Hear episodes like this when they release and support the show by subscribing! http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://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, Emily the Criminal and more! Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show Check out some merch at http://strugglesession.shop Lea...
Jan 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 408
Jack and Leslie talk about new series The Last of Us and Velma. Pre-Order Jack and Kate Shapiro's new book Kill the Rich: http://killtherichbook.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 24, 2023•44 min•Ep. 410
Hear episodes like this when they release and support the show by subscribing! http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://strugglesession.substack.com Complex and layered or completely transparent? We discuss Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery with Trevor from Champagne Sharks. Find Trevor at http://champagnesharks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--58...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 409
Hear the full episode by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://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, Emily the Criminal and more! Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show Check out some merch at http://strugglesession.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Jan 03, 2023•2 min•Ep. 408
Hear episodes like this when they release and support the show by subscribing! http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://strugglesession.substack.com One Dr. Strange was probably enough. On today's Struggle Session Jack and Leslie are joined by special guests Aaron Thorpe and Elana Levin for a round table discussion on the Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange. Leslie gives his reaction to Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the gang takes a look at some cla...
Dec 28, 2022•50 min•Ep. 374
