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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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105:52

Predator Commentary w/ Bryan Quinby [Unlocked]

Struggle Session ·

2024/10/20

Leslie and Bryan head deep into the jungles of Central America and discover that humans aren't the deadliest game. PREDATOR is here and it is badass! This is a watchalong commentary episode.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

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31:22

Alien: Romulus w/ Jeff Zhang

Struggle Session ·

2024/10/01

Let's kick off spooky season with some xenomorphs! Special guest Jeff Zhang joins us to discuss the latest corporate mishap from Weyland-Yutani in our review of Alien: Romulus. Did it live up to the hype? Let's talk about it!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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47:43

COVID-19

Struggle Session ·

2024/08/30

COVID-19! It's everywhere. Let's talk about it with Julia Doubleday of The Gauntlet (https://www.thegauntlet.news/).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 would love to hear from you!Guest links: https://www.thegauntlet.news/Additional reading: From Long COVID Odds to

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83:10

Them w/ Briahna Joy Gray and Trevor Beaulieu - Unlocked!

Struggle Session ·

2024/06/10

Originally dropped: May 8th, 2021Trevor, Brie, and Leslie discuss season one of Amazon Prime horror series Them.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/Leslie would love to hear from you! Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Guest links:

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31:08

What's the Deal with Comedy? w/ Kate Willett

Struggle Session ·

2024/06/06

On today's episode special guest writer and comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about her new stand-up special Loopholes! We also discuss why popular comedians are still talking about "cancel culture" and why the politics of Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld aren't funny at all.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/Leslie would love

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56:48

The Shield (Civil War, Fallout, and The First Omen)

Struggle Session ·

2024/04/25

FX's acclaimed police drama The Shield presented a darker and more realistic depiction of policing. On today’s episode I had a great conversation with Joe Mayall about the series and his article Twenty Years Ago, The Shield Captured the Brokenness of American Policing. Read it here: https://jacobin.com/2023/12/the-shield-tv-policing-lapd-torture-law-enforcement-reviewI also give a quick review of Civil War, Fallout, and The First Omen.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind

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74:19

RIP MCU w/ Jesse Hawken

Struggle Session ·

2024/04/01

On today’s episode I had a great conversation with returning champion Jesse Hawken. We discuss the recent stumbles and possible downfall of Disney’s MCU. We talk about the box office failure of The Marvels, the production hell of Mahershala Ali's Blade, and the Zionist superhero that may be holding up the next Captain America. All that plus a brief update with Jesse on The Beatles and their final single "Now and Then."Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the

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45:58

The Fifth Element - Unlocked!

Struggle Session ·

2024/01/31

Originally published 05/21/23: Get your multipass ready! Jack, Leslie, and Aaron are diving in to Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi action romance, The Fifth Element.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.comLeslie would love to hear from you! Keep up with and contact Leslie:

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48:43

Coming Soon 2024: Dune, Civil War, Furiosa, GTA 6

Struggle Session ·

2024/01/23

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.comLeslie would

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121:10

Fast Five Commentary w/ Bryan Quinby

Struggle Session ·

2023/11/29

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:

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131:32

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back w/ Nick...

Struggle Session ·

2023/11/16

Originally Released April 11, 2020On 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.comSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Keep up

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36:05

Spooky Season '23 w/ Gretchen Felker-Martin

Struggle Session ·

2023/11/01

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.comSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Book

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93:45

UNLOCKED: John Carpenter's They Live w/ Matt...

Struggle Session ·

2023/10/16

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.comOriginally released 10/18/2020On today's special commentary episode Matt Christman of Chapo Trap House joins for John Carpenter's They Live.

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32:39

Terry Funk // CM Punk

Struggle Session ·

2023/09/30

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.comSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comLeslie would love to hear

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41:21

Road House

Struggle Session ·

2023/09/20

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 04/15/20Support the show and get access to hundreds of others ad free by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comFind Sean's Road House essays at patreon.com/theseantcollinsLeslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your

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40:11

Baldur's Gate 3 w/ Chris Person

Struggle Session ·

2023/09/15

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.comSend 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 contact

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68:48

Blade w/ Jamie Peck

Struggle Session ·

2023/08/30

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.comOriginally aired February 7th, 2020Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper

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55:39

Strike + The Flash + Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning

Struggle Session ·

2023/08/24

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.comLeslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show:

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51:15

Damon Lindelof is Racist

Struggle Session ·

2023/07/12

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/6dU93Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and

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58:59

HBO's Watchmen w/ Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House

Struggle Session ·

2023/06/24

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=XSLvtUv40LcSend 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

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