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This episode explores Terry Gilliam's dystopian film "Brazil" and Sinclair Lewis's novel "It Can't Happen Here," drawing disturbing parallels between their depictions of bureaucratic absurdities and fascist takeovers with current political realities. The hosts and guest discuss themes of complacency, resistance, and the frightening speed of democratic decline, emphasizing the works as urgent warnings. It also touches on Gilliam's unique visual style and the eerie prescience of Lewis's novel.
Hosts explore "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief," discussing the cult's initial deceptive allure, manipulative tactics like family disconnection, and the pervasive influence of celebrity members. They examine L. Ron Hubbard's motives, his anti-psychology stance, and the challenges of exposing the organization. The conversation highlights director Alex Gibney's investigative approach and the documentary's significant impact on empowering victims to speak out against Scientology's control and alleged abuses.
Host Daeron welcomes first-time guest David from Journey With a Cinephile to discuss Larry Cohen's 1985 sci-fi horror 'The Stuff.' They explore the film's satirical commentary on consumerism and the junk food epidemic, drawing parallels to David's professional experience in supply chain and tariffs. The conversation also touches on current US politics, the two-party system, the joys and challenges of podcasting, parenting, and navigating sports fandom, concluding with reflections on political discourse and future collaborations.
Hosts Daeron and Fancy Mark discuss The First Purge (2018), analyzing its prequel concept, political commentary, and place within the series. They share thoughts on the film's characters, unrealistic plot points, and real-world parallels, while also catching up on podcasting history, technology shifts, and personal updates like music projects and education.
The hosts return after the election to dissect the political landscape, expressing disappointment with the Biden administration's actions and previewing the controversial cabinet nominations expected from the incoming Trump administration. They cover topics ranging from wildfire conspiracy theories and the Israel-Palestine conflict to the influence of money in politics and perceived systemic failures, using dark humor and satire.
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: The hiatus had to end before the election. You knew that. News, rants, rambles, and raves. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 ….and all your other favorite podcast ...
Using the 1993 SNL movie 'Coneheads' as a starting point, this episode explores current immigration issues in America. The hosts discuss historical perspectives, political rhetoric like DEI, hypocritical policies, and common misconceptions, including fentanyl smuggling. The conversation also touches on personal challenges like a flooded basement and broader societal trends.
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Cort Psyops is back. We talk about ‘The Belko Experiment’ and workers rights, Pennsylvania decapitations… and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psych...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Back from Congressional recess wow it’s been 7 years since the first episode, looking ahead… Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psychosemantic Pod on Legion: https:...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Lance from The Horror Returns is back. We talk about Adam McKay’s 2021 disaster comedy ‘Don’t Look Up’ , Extinction rebellion, corporate media… and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychose...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Fancy Mark is back. We do a very spoiler free chat about the 2022 Blumhouse Production ‘They/Them’ , Mark’s first visit to local pride festivities, magic mushrooms… and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Cort Psyops is back. April Schadenfreudes Bring May Episeudes. We talk about the side hustles of Supreme Court Justices, Indictments, Trials, ALEC, Copy Paste bigotry… and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Fancy Mark is back. We do a most spoiler free chat centered around the A24 films ’Pearl’ & ’X’ by Ti West, movie censorship, the Hays Code, video nasties, train derailments… and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Lance from The Horror Returns joins to discuss 2022’s ‘American Carnage’ and other current events. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psychosemantic Pod on Legion: ...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Heather of The Friday Nightmares and Slumber Party Massacre podcasts checks in from up in Canada to help unwrap the supercharged word “woke”. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id119...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: One last check in on Halloween the week before the 2022 US Midterms. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psychosemantic Pod on Legion: https://legionpodcasts.com/pod...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Listener questions with Daeron answers. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psychosemantic Pod on Legion: https://legionpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-psychosemantic-podc...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: With the 2022 Midterm Election just a few months away and with an episode falling through, solo Daeron drops some stats and rants on the State Supreme Court elections coming up in November. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Lance from The Horror Returns…returns. Daeron and Lance discuss the 1973 sci-fi movie Soylent Green and doom scroll through the bludgeoning of SCOTUS rulings thrown down before their summer break Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this brief installment: Daeron checks in on the Supreme Court, Covid making its way into the house, Congress, and what’s coming this summer. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psycho...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Daeron and Mark Discuss the 2022 Batman movie ’The Batman’, some of the creative minds behind the comic, class struggle, Mark gives Daeron a bit of a Batman history… and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/u...
Welcome to The Psychosemanticast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Daeron and Mark Discuss the 2007 movie ’30 Days of Night’, the comic on which it is based, Vampires as the ruling class, Daylight Savings Time and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosem...
Welcome to The Psychosemantic Podcast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Daeron and Duncan McLeish discuss the 1998 Tony Scott film ‘Enemy of the State’, Government surveillance , The US Patriot Act … and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podc...
Welcome to The Psychosemantic Podcast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing movies, politics, and political movies. In this installment: Daeron and Duncan McLeish Discuss the 1974 Francis Ford Coppola film ‘The Conversation’ … and other things. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psychosemantic P...
In this installment: Daeron and Mark Discuss the comic Judge Dredd , the 2012 movie adaptation ‘Dredd’, no-knock raids, and the militarization of police. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psychosemantic Pod on Legion: http://www.legionpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-psychosemantic-podcast/http://www.legionpodcasts.com/podcas...
In this installment: Daeron and Mark Discuss ‘The Crow’ and the urban legends around the filming. Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Instagram: Psychosemanticast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/Psychosemanticast/ Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psychosemantic Pod on Legion: http://www.legionpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-psychosemantic-podcast/http://www.legionpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-psychosemantic-podcast/ ….and all your other favo...
Welcome to The Psychosemantic Podcast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing politics, movies, and political movies. In This Episode: Cort and Heather return but at the same time for the first time. We talk about Canada and the United States, Canadian stereotypes, Dark money, Labor Movements, Propaganda, Capitalism, and other things… Intro Song Played by: Daeron Psychosemantic Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Psychosemantic Instagram: @Psychosemanticast Friday Nightmares: facebo...
Welcome to The Psychosemantic Podcast: Join host Daeron and a revolving door of guests in discussing politics, movies, and political movies. In This Episode: What does Daeron do when the nation is ground to a standstill waiting for a couple of megalomaniacs to decide the fate of the people and still talking about pretty much the same things as 6 months ago while edging closer to mutually assured destruction? Maybe he has a few smokes and a drink while being joined by Cort Psyops to blow off some...
In This Episode: A peek into what we’re going to be contributing over on the Legion Patreon… Comic Book Movies done Psychosemantically. In this first episode, Daeron is joined by Fancy Mark and even a surprise guest to go over the 2011 movie ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’, Jack Kirby & the origin of Captain America…and other things. Veterans for Peace: VeteransForPeace.org Legion Patreon: www.patreon.com/LegionPodcasts Psychosemantic Twitter: @PoliticalMovies Psychosemantic Instagram: ...
In This Episode: Daeron is joined by Lacy Lou of The Slumber Party Massacre, Cut to the Chase, and other projects to discuss the 2005 movie ‘Hard Candy’. side tangents include sports gambling, cross country driving, and other things … Psychosemantic Pod on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychosemantic-podcast/id1191732198?mt=2 Psychosemantic Pod on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/psychosemantic/sets/psychosemantic-podcasthttps://soundcloud.com/psychosemantic/sets/psychosemantic-podc...
