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Struggle Session

Struggle Session

Struggle Session is the world"s finest politics and pop culture podcast. Leslie Lee III and Jack Allison talk video games, movies, TV, wrestling, comic books, music, anime, and all of your problematic faves.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

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43:46

Halloween 2025 w/ Christopher Jason Bell

Struggle Session ·

2025/10/31

Filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell (Failed State, Miss Me Yet) joins me for a special Halloween edition of Struggle Session. We delve into some of our favorite horror films and recent releases including Weapons, Hellraiser, Saw, Cure, Ganja & Hess, The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and more.We also talk about Chris' short film The Confection starring Alex Ptak and Simone Norman, free to watch here: https://vimeo.com/816045136/42279aaa29https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbellFilms

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35:06

We Want them Infected with Dr. Jonathan Howard

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2025/10/22

Dr. Jonathan Howard chief of the neurology service at Bellevue Hospital joins us to discuss his book We Want Them Infected: How the Failed Quest for Herd Immunity Led Doctors to Embrace the Anti-vaccine Movement and Blinded Americans to the Threat of COVID.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple

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18:39

Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu

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2025/10/22

Writer Kaila Yu joins me to discuss her new book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii

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86:50

Sinners w/ Briahna Joy Gray and Josh Olson [Unlocked]

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2025/09/19

Now unlocked is this special crossover with Briahna's podcast Bad Faith. Get bonus episodes like this when they drop 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

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36:36

Capitalism Hates You: Marxism and The New Horror Film...

Struggle Session ·

2025/05/16

Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionOn 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:

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143:30

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith w/ Bug...

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2025/05/01

Support the show by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionListen to the complete Bug Mane Commentaries: https://www.patreon.com/collection/539866In 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

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257:17

Lovecraft Country Omnibus w/ Briahna Joy Grey, Ashley...

Struggle Session ·

2025/04/28

Subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesessionL*vecraft Country - Episode 1/The OutsiderOn 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 and the

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62:38

442 - Captain America Brave New World w/ Trevor Beaulieu

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2025/04/25

Support the show by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionOn 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 Movie:

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29:59

From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game...

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2025/03/04

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/strugglesessionOn 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, and

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76:53

Unlocked Bonus Episode: Alan Moore's Miracleman

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2025/03/01

Get access to hundreds bonus episodes like this when they release by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionOriginally Published 06/11/21On 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=6ND5RN0CRhATheme song: Chaos Theory - Ava

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65:15

Sneak Peak: Nosferatu (2024) w/ Jamie Peck

Struggle Session ·

2025/02/27

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, just

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82:23

The Best Movies and Worst Movies of 2024 w/ Hit Factory

Struggle Session ·

2025/02/21

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

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52:41

Political Thrillers w/ Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson

Struggle Session ·

2025/01/03

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.showSupport the show by

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32:24

Pod Save Liz Cheney w/ American Prestige [Unlocked]

Struggle Session ·

2024/11/28

Originally Published 08/22/22On 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.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts:

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36:40

Miss Me Yet w/ Christopher Jason Bell

Struggle Session ·

2024/11/26

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/missmeyethttps://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbellLeslie's appearance on Punch Up Pod: https://www.youtube.com/live/olQKU1w6d6s?si=K4HSyK5Wjk_LnrgsVisit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by

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55:50

X-Men '97 w/ Elana Levin

Struggle Session ·

2024/11/22

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.showSupport the show by

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52:17

Star Trek Deep Space Nine w/ Aaron Thorpe [Unlocked]

Struggle Session ·

2024/11/21

Originally Published June 12, 2022On 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/trillbillyworkerspartySupport the show by

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31:52

Blowback Season 5 w/ Noah Kulwin and Brendan James

Struggle Session ·

2024/11/01

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:

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61:41

Near Dark/John Carpenter's Vampires [Unlocked]

Struggle Session ·

2024/10/31

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 Leslie

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13:13

The Predator Series w/ Aaron Thorpe

Struggle Session ·

2024/10/28

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

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