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PODCAST

The SWAMP

Dara Valcour and Emily Kievra

SWAMP: Some Whack Ass Movie Podcasting. The brilliant, dazzling, and entirely unqualified Emily and Dara will talk your ear off each week about a different movie. Movies they love, movies they hate, and sometimes movies they love to hate, and hate to love. Pour yourself a drink, grab a carb-based snack, and tune in to hear some hot takes on all things movies.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

47:28

Bound

The SWAMP ·

2025/11/20

Nut Everywhere November continues with MORE GINA GERSHON in the 1996 Wachowski Sisters debut film, the steamy crime thriller Bound. This movie is simply too gay to have any straight people around so Dara had to leave. Just kidding, she was sick this week. Extra special guest Lauren (Emily's partner who previously joined us to cover the movie Theater Camp) fills in to discuss! Everyone thank Lauren for the hot goss. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @thesw...

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79:42

Showgirls

The SWAMP ·

2025/11/13

Content warning for this episode: the movie Showgirls is rated NC-17 and includes nudity, depictions of sex, sex work, and on a more triggering note, graphic depictions of sexual assault, violence, and rape. Please listen at your own discretion. Links mentioned: Metrosexual by Amandititita Alyssa Edward Speaks on Tom Hanks John Early, Cole Escola, Kate Berlant recreate audition scene Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @thesw...

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67:36

Eyes Wide Shut

The SWAMP ·

2025/11/06

CORRECTION: I say Minnie Driver was married to Tom Cruise and I MEANT TO SAY Mimi Rogers! Sorry to accuse you of scientology Minnie. Putting on our mardi gras masks and edging to the beautiful lighting in this film this week. Delve into the conspiracies at your own discretion. Framed Movie Game Gooning Article in Harper's Magazine by Daniel Kolitz YouTube video essay I recommend about Tom Cruise and Scientology by NOT THE GOOD GIRL Abother wonderful YouTube video essay about...

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75:21

Gerald's Game

The SWAMP ·

2025/10/23

Content Warnings For This Episode Include: sexual assault, abuse, sexual trauma, childhood sexual abuse, body horror, please listen at your own caution! Links mentioned in the episode: Ryan's Cosplay Instagram Movie Grid Game Janelle Monae Can Travel Through Time? Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Trailer Die My Love Clip (Jennifer Lawrence) Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterbox...

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86:06

MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE

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2025/10/16

HoTP (husband of the pod) Hank steps in for a traveling Emily this week and we discuss Stephen King's one attempt at directing a motion picture. Follow Hank on letterboxd Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

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90:31

The Green Mile

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2025/10/09

Make sure to wet your sponge this week before strapping in and joining us on the long walk down The Green Mile. Did anyone else read this book when they were a little too young? Maybe just me? Intro clip of Trixie Mattel from this episode of UNHhhh Tom Hanks Movie Tier List (do your own ranking of Tom Hanks' sex appeal, and vew our lists on Instagram) Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube ...

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68:16

Stand By Me

The SWAMP ·

2025/10/02

Coming of age this week while we search for a body on the railroad tracks. Stephen King month part 2 continues. Content warnings for this episode: child abuse, substance abuse and addiction, suicide and suicidal ideation, dancing with the stars Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

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90:29

The Dark Tower

The SWAMP ·

2025/09/25

Spouse of the Pod Henry joins us this week to spoil the entire Dark Tower book series, because they sound a lot more interesting than this disaster of a movie adaptation! (But seriously there are copious MAJOR plot spoilers throughout this episode so skip if you have any interest in preserving the mystery of Stephen King's magnum opus series for yourself) YouTube Videos per Hank's Suggestion Understanding "The Dark Tower" Universe (in seven minutes!) The Dark Tower: The Franchise That Never W...

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80:53

Misery

The SWAMP ·

2025/09/18

If you're stuck in bed, recovering from a recent hobbling, we're here to brighten your day with some lively discussion about the 1990 film Misery starring the incomparable Kathy Bates. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

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77:42

Carrie (1976)

The SWAMP ·

2025/09/05

Joined by my lovely mother Jen this week, we spend the first 20 minutes discussing new movies, oscar buzz, and awards season predictions, and eventually get around to discussing the 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie. Thanks to Evelyn (and sorry for forgetting your name in the episode lol) for suggesting this month's theme! Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Lett...

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81:03

Theater Camp

The SWAMP ·

2025/08/28

Special guest Lauren brings insider Theater Camp knowledge to The Swamp this week, and we ponder if anyone will ever crack the case of the Molly Gordon Ben Platt Instagram Unfollow Debacle. I was also saying Nevada Bar Cart and meant to sat Utah, so sorry for that. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-po...

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43:32

Wet Hot American Summer

The SWAMP ·

2025/08/21

Now pitching my slop sequel passion project Cold Dry Canadian Winter. Elizabeth Banks, my schedule is open. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

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73:17

Addams Family Values

The SWAMP ·

2025/08/14

Sorry I can't hang out this weekend, I'm too busy thinking about Joan Cusack as Debbie Jelinsky in the 1993 film Addams Family Values... Shouts out to Lesbos, Boston's Lesbian Newsletter Instagram Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

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80:36

Moonrise Kingdom

The SWAMP ·

2025/08/07

Packing our camping gear and hiking out to Moonrise Kingdom this week to kick off our August 'Camp' theme, thanks to listener Brooke for suggesting! Friend of the pod Matt Bacon joins us for chocolate or vanilla, and we get very off topic about Garbage Plates, Solar Eclipses, and The Boy Scouts of America. Recommended documentary: Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America (Netflix) Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @the...

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67:27

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

The SWAMP ·

2025/07/31

SWAMP regular Erin, cousin of Dara, joins us to end Spielberg month with a Last Crusade. Tumblr Post Mentioned Henry's Letterboxd I shouted out a chocolate chip cookie recipe in this episode that I now realize is behind a paywall (boo) so I am pasting it below: Ingredients Yield: 10 cookies 2cups/256 grams all-purpose flour½teaspoon baking soda¾teaspoon salt½pound/227 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature1½cups/302 grams granulated sugar¼cup/55 grams packed light or d...

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69:46

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

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2025/07/17

Beep boop we're A.I. bots now, here to learn how to dream and love through the power of podcasting and friendship. Exploring the odd Kubrick-Spielberg mashup 2001 film A.I. Artificial Intelligence this week. No episode next week but stick around for some more Indiana Jones later this month! Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: ht...

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80:18

Raiders of the Lost Ark

The SWAMP ·

2025/07/10

Sibling of the pod Ryan joins us this week to discuss Spielberg's 1981 Indiana Jones classic. Ryan's Cosplay Instagram Account Video on Sudan Archeological Dig Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

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73:16

Jurassic Park

The SWAMP ·

2025/07/03

All aboard the S.S. Steven Spielberg Summer, because we're getting Jurassic this week. In addition to bird sequels and velociraptor fights, this week we discuss summer blockbusters, upcoming superhero films, and appropriate workplace emoji etiquette. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/...

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71:28

Sinners

The SWAMP ·

2025/06/27

Friend of the pod Gavin joins us this week to discuss the 2025 film Sinners to complete our Pride Month Vampire Saga. The Newspaper Clippings Aspect Ratios with Sinners Director Ryan Coogler Philbilly Moonshine Tiktok Additional Sinners Content To Shout Out: Sinners and the General State of Things The Evolution of the Culture Vulture Sinners and how Remmick performs allyship (an analysis) Real Reason Why Remmick Was Hunted By The Choctaw Tribe It Seems Most People Didn't Understand Sinn...

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72:16

The Hunger

The SWAMP ·

2025/06/19

Happy Pride to Bisexual Vampires Everywhere! Covering the 1983 arty erotic vampire thriller The Hunger this week. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

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