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Struggle Session

576 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 393 ratings

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.

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Episodes

165 - Meltdown May

May 18, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes

On today's Struggle Session we round out some of the best meltdowns of Meltdown May so far, including Nate Silver, Alyssa Milano, and Daenerys Targaryen. Read Leslie's article on Dany's slay queen moment here: https://www.truthdig.com/articles/game-of-thrones-an-american-parable/ Tune: Narrow Head - Cool in Motion https://narrowheadtx.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: 164 - Open World Expanded Universe

May 17, 2019 17:24 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MB

Get the full episode here https://www.patreon.com/posts/164-open-world-26892972 On today's bonus Struggle Session Leslie talks about the games he's been playing (Days Gone and Rage 2) while Jack discusses the books he's been reading (a lot of Star Wars). Tune: Esben and the Witch - Dog Read Laird Barron's Blackwood's Baby here: https://www.baen.com/Chapters/9781597804684/9781597804684___2.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this...

144 - The Thing w/ Mike Mitchell

May 08, 2019 03:56 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

Struggle Session and The Katie Halper Show will be live in New York on May 10th with Matt Taibbi, Jamie Peck, and Jake Flores! Get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny On this special episode we discuss one of the greatest horror movies of all time. John Carpenter's The Thing! Joining us for this deep dive into cosmic horror is Mike Mitchell of Doughboys. Here's the excellent blog about the production of The Thing: http://theoriginalfan.blogspot.com/2013/06/when-thing-became-john-carpenters-thing.ht...

163 - Avengers: Endgame

May 04, 2019 03:49 - 1 hour

Struggle Session and The Katie Halper Show will be live in New York on May 10th with Matt Taibbi, Jamie Peck, and Jake Flores! Get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny On today's episode, we talk about the culmination of the first 10 years of the movie series that will keep going for the rest of our lives, Avengers: Endgame. Tune: Hooded Fang - Trasher https://hoodedfang.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: 162 - Metal Gear w/ Felix Biederman

April 30, 2019 17:41 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MB

Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/162-metal-gear-w-26477505 On today's Struggle Session Felix Biederman (Chapo Trap House) joins us to discuss Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear! We go through all the games and break down why it's one of the best video game series of all time. Struggle Session and The Katie Halper Show will be live in New York on May 10th with Matt Taibbi, Jamie Peck, and Jake Flores! Get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

161 - Ozymandias Move w/ Katie Halper

April 26, 2019 05:22 - 58 minutes

Struggle Session and The Katie Halper Show will be live in New York on May 10th with Matt Taibbi, Jamie Peck, and Jake Flores! Get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny On today's Struggle Session, Katie Halper joins us to preview the live show, talk about the fall of Beto/rise of Buttigieg, and predict the coming of the Biden Bros. Tune: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs - 青い、濃い、橙色の日 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: 160 - Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Commentary

April 23, 2019 03:58 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MB

Get the full episode at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special commentary Struggle Session, Jack and Leslie dive in to the first of the Star Wars prequels Episode I: The Phantom Menace. We both had very different opinions on the film, but eventually find balance in our takes. Enjoy! Struggle Session will be live in New York on May 10th, get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

159 - Game of Thrones w/ Sean T. Collins and Emma Bowers

April 19, 2019 16:23 - 51 minutes

On today's Struggle Session we do our culturally mandated Game of Thrones episode! Sean T. Collins and Emma Bowers join us to discuss all the twists and turns of Winterfell, who will sit on the iron throne, and which one of these people is Trump. Zombies! Dragons! Dramatic pauses! Struggle Session and The Katie Halper Show will be live in New York on May 10th with Matt Taibbi, Jamie Peck, and Jake Flores. Get tickets here: http://bit.ly/seshny Tune: Triple Sun - Plainsong (Cure cover) Learn...

Preview: 158 - Star Wars: Episode IX - Rise of Skywalker Trailer (Live Reaction)

April 15, 2019 16:29 - 1 minute - 2.33 MB

Struggle Session will be live in New York on May 10th, get tickets here: bit.ly/seshny The teaser trailer for Episode IX is here and we watched it live on the show! Get our fresh takes on everyone's favorite necrotic franchise. Tune: Shame - Dust on Trial 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.

157 - Good Mode

April 13, 2019 04:08 - 1 hour

Struggle Session will be live in New York on May 10th, get tickets here: http://bit.ly/seshny On today's Struggle Session, Jack and Leslie catch up, announce our next live show, talk about the Joker trailer and WrestleMania, and give our second impressions of Sekiro. Tune: The Daysleepers - Creation https://thedaysleepers.bandcamp.com/album/creation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: 156 - Aquaman w/ Mitch Bowman

April 10, 2019 03:21 - 2 minutes - 3.19 MB

To hear the full episode subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Special Struggle Session we talk Aquaman! We dive deep into the film as well as some of his best comic runs.★ Support this podcast ★ 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.

155 - Victory Pose w/ Michael Saba

April 04, 2019 01:18 - 50 minutes

Hey New York! Leslie will be appearing live with Katie Halper and Chapo Trap House at the Street Fight show this Saturday. Tickets here: https://www.littlefieldnyc.com/e/street-fight-radio-live-58383737330/ On today's Struggle Session we're joined by Michael Saba to take our well-earned Russiagate victory. Yes, we were right! Now what? We also we discuss Michael's excellent video essay on the classic bad film, Street Fighter and how the left needs to fight for YouTube. Tune: Dull Company My...

Preview: 154 - Shoegaze w/ Tim Faust

March 29, 2019 15:23 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MB

Get the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special bonus Struggle Session Radio Tim Faust joins us to talk shoegaze, Party World Wrasslin', health justice, and more shoegaze! Crank this one up loud.★ Support this podcast ★ 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.

153 - War Criminals Aren't Punk w/ Paul Blest

March 26, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes

On today's political Struggle Session journalist Paul Blest (Splinter) joins us to discuss Ari Fleischer's defense of his war crimes, liberals defending Elliot Abrams' war crimes for him, and Beto O'Rourke's desperate attempts to seem punk while also trying to become the most powerful man in the world. Tune: Die Nerven - Angst https://dienerven.bandcamp.com/ Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLYajqRbDxM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: 152 - Sekiro: First Impression

March 24, 2019 18:20 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB

Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session we talk about our first impressions of From Software's latest release Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Fresh hot takes on a fresh hot game. Enjoy! Tune: Interfaith - Shadowplay Intro: VaatiVidya - A Story Breakdown of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uI4XRM3RWo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Vampire Castle - Interview with the Vampire w/ Jamie Peck

March 20, 2019 04:56 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Support the show at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special Struggle Session, Jamie Peck of The Antifada joins us to discuss Neil Jordan's wonderful Anne Rice adaptation, Interview with the Vampire. Lestat or Louis? The choice is obvious. Listen to Jamie's show at https://www.patreon.com/theantifada/ Tune: Jonathan Davis - Slept So Long Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-...

Preview: 150 - Dead Space w/ Michelle Perez

March 17, 2019 04:51 - 1 minute - 1.69 MB

Hear the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25425946 On today's Struggle Session we dive deep into Visceral Games' very scary sci-fi horror series Dead Space with special guest Eisner-nominated comic book writer Michelle Perez!★ Support this podcast ★ 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.

149 - Scarface/Cocaine Cowboys w/ Michael Brooks

March 14, 2019 18:22 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Stoked for this episode! Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession to get more deep dives. Say hello to our little friend Michael Brooks as he joins us to discuss Brian De Palma's 1983 crime epic Scarface alongside Cocaine Cowboys, the 2006 documentary about the real life Miami drug trade that inspired the film. Get Michael's show at https://www.patreon.com/TMBS/ Tune: Daniele Nonne - Tony's Theme cover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ...

Preview: 148 - Blade Runner w/ David Hayter and Shannon Strucci

March 09, 2019 04:52 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MB

Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/25245286 On today's massive Struggle Session we are joined by screenwriter, director, and actor David Hayter (Metal Gear Solid, X-Men) and Shannon Strucci (Critical Bits) to discuss Blade Runner! We dive deep into the visuals, themes, and legacy of Ridley Scott's 1982 epic. David also talks to us a bit about his experience as the screenwriter for Watchmen. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Becom...

147 - An Episode About Nothing w/ Jake Flores

March 04, 2019 12:24 - 58 minutes

Subscribe to the show at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession Jake Flores (Pod Damn America) joins us to talk about tour life, True Detective and prestige TV, our baby film culture sponsored by the CIA, and whatever else comes up in this unplanned episode. Tune: Kleenex - Ain't You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: 146 - Vampire Hunter D

March 01, 2019 05:23 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MB

Get the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/25043670 This story takes place in the distant future where mutants and demons slither through a world of Darkness. Alex Ptak (Pod Damn America) and Emma Bowers (Pod Save Anime) join us to discuss the classic anime duology Vampire Hunter D and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. Tune: This Heat - A New Kind of Water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

90 - One Piece and My Hero Academia

February 26, 2019 02:57 - 39 minutes

Get all the bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession It's the moment you've all been waiting for, the premier of Jack's Baby Anime Corner! On this exciting first episode of new offshoot brand, Jack is joined by special guest Leslie Lee III (Struggle Session) for a discussion of One Piece (Episode 396) and My Hero Academia (Episode 1 and 39)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

145 - Why is This Happening w/ Vanessa A. Bee

February 23, 2019 18:38 - 51 minutes

Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession Bernie Sanders is in the race, Robert Kraft is in jail, and Amanda Marcotte is living rent-free in everyone's head. Yes, it's time for a topical Struggle Session! Special guest Vanessa A. Bee (Current Affairs @dolladollabille) joins us to run down a very wild week online. Tune: Downy - 凍る花 Get the new shirt at http://www.prowrestlingtees.com/strugglesession Intro clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-tHoN7rHWU Learn more about ...

Preview: 144 - The Thing w/ Mike Mitchell

February 20, 2019 01:55 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

Hear the full episode here https://www.patreon.com/posts/24824904 On this special episode we discuss one of the greatest horror movies of all time. John Carpenter's The Thing! Joining us for this deep dive into cosmic horror is Mike Mitchell of Doughboys. 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.

Preview: 143 - Superhero Pitch Meeting

February 18, 2019 15:43 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MB

Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/24787515 On this special episode the Struggle Session crew pitches their ideas for some socially conscious superheroes. These are actually good pitches and DC and Marvel should hire us. Thank you. Struggle Session T-Shirts are 20% off this weekend at with code PREZ at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/strugglesession Tune: VLIMMER - Nebelgeist https://blackjackilluministrecords.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

142 - Ilhan Omar Was Right w/ Rachel Millman

February 16, 2019 05:46 - 1 hour

On today's Struggle Session we're joined by Rachel Millman of Wrestlesplania to celebrate the death of Amazon's New York did, tell you why fare jumping is cool, and defend heroes Ilhan Omar and Adam Friedland from the villainous Chelsea Clinton. Intro: Katie Halper destroys Laura Ingraham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BuX0Fhs5Fg Tune: Weeknight - "Outside the Pale" http://weeknightmusic.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unlocked: 107 - Solo: A Star Wars Story

February 14, 2019 03:45 - 1 hour

Unlocked! Get this and tons of other bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this special bonus episode, the Struggle Session crew discusses the origin story of everyone's favorite intergalactic scoundrel, Solo: A Star Wars Story. We also dive into to Rian Johnson's latest ill-advised post and have an exclusive update from Uwe Boll with his thoughts on The Last Jedi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

141 - Preview: Project X Commentary

February 12, 2019 05:05 - 8 minutes

Get the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession We promise it's worth it. The podcast you've only dreamed about is here! We finally have mega movie star Jonathan Daniel Brown giving us all the behind the scenes details from his hilarious blockbuster, Project X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

140 - Sportsbrain w/ Rob Rousseau

February 05, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour

Get all the bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session we're joined once again by Rob Rousseau to talk about The Big Game! The strategy, the drama, the awful commercials, the modern slave owners that run the whole thing, we cover it all! https://www.patreon.com/49thparahell Tune: Leo Star - Soft and Gentle https://soundcloud.com/leostarelectricband Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: 139 - Glass

February 02, 2019 14:30 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Get the full episode and dozens of other deep dives at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session we talk about the final piece of M. Night Shyamalan's superhero triptych Glass. Spoiler: It's good! Listen to Leslie discuss the whole trilogy on Media Roots with Abby Martin and Robbie Martin: https://soundcloud.com/media-roots/glass-film-review-the-unbreakable-trilogy-the-disneyfication-of-culture-w-leslie-lee-iii Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

138 - Howard's End

January 30, 2019 16:32 - 58 minutes

Get the bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession The US political system is a sham so shallow and obvious that it would make Vince McMahon ashamed. We play our part by discussing David Frum's endorsement of billionaire creep Howard Schultz' possible presidential run. We also talk about the Current Affairs live show and BioWare's Anthem. Tune: Golden Graves - Trash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: 137 - Fyre/Fyre Fraud w/ Jordan Hass

January 27, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

Hear the whole thing at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's bonus episode, we dive into Hulu and Netflix's competing documentaries about the beautiful disaster Fyre Festival with podcaster extraordinaire Jordan Hass. Fine Jordan at http://jordanhass.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.

136 - Breath of The Wild: A Debate

January 23, 2019 05:31 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Support the show and get all the bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's contentious episode, Leslie and JDB debate the merits of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with Jack serving as moderator. Does it hold up to the standards of other open world RPGs or is it just a bunch of hype? We sort it out definitively. Tune: Have a Nice Life - Bloodhail Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1VhYzxC1KA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Preview: 135 - Watchmen w/ Will Menaker

January 19, 2019 04:20 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MB

Get the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House returns to Struggle Session to discuss perhaps the greatest superhero comic of all time, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen. You already know what it is, let's go. Get Struggle Session merch at www.prowrestlingtees.com/strugglesession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842...

UNLOCKED: Episode 70 - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

January 17, 2019 23:05 - 1 hour

To get this and all the bonus episode subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession We've got a Watchmen episode coming up with Will Menaker that you must hear! ----------------------------------- You demanded it! In the most requested Struggle Session to date Jack and Leslie finally lay out the case for why Batman v Superman is undeniably the best superhero film of the modern era. Tune: The Duello - Batman v Superman Suite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Episode 134 - STREET FIGHT X STRUGGLE SESSION w/ Bryan Quinby and Brett Pain

January 17, 2019 01:36 - 1 hour

Subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this special episode we are joined live in studio by Bryan and Brett of Street Fight! We discuss how you can buy weed in some places but go to prison for it in others, who will win Ohio in 2020, and Jeff Bezos using Alexa to send sexts. Note: The Rock story mentioned in the show turned out to be Fake News! Tune: Golden Graves - Be Safe https://goldengravesmusic.bandcamp.com/ Get Struggle Session merch at https://www.prowrestlingtees.c...

Episode 133 - NieR: Automata - Preview

January 13, 2019 07:15 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MB

Hear the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/23945129 On today's bonus episode we do a deep dive into Yoko Taro's post-apocalyptic sci-fi masterpiece, NieR: Automata.★ Support this podcast ★ 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.

Episode 132 - Pundits Fail Up w/ Katie Halper

January 11, 2019 03:40 - 1 hour

On today's Struggle Session we are once again joined by Katie Halper to discuss the worst of the worst political pundits, almost all of whom have been promoted since they got 2016 election disastrously wrong. Listen to Katie here: https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow/ Tune: Miserable - Loverboy - https://miserablegrl.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 131 - American Psycho - Preview

January 06, 2019 06:49 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MB

On today's special bonus episode we discuss American Psycho—the excellent satirical serial-killer novel by Bret Easton Ellis and Mary Harron's great film adaptation—with special guest Shane from Beast Coast. We dive deep into its bloody, funny social commentary and determine who Patrick would have voted for in 2016. Beast Coast https://twitter.com/BeastCoastPod Tune: New Order - True Faith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podca...

Unlocked! Episode 56 - Mad Max w/ Shannon Strucci

January 03, 2019 05:05 - 1 hour

Unlocked! On this bonus episode we're joined by Shannon Strucci to talk about the Mad Max series. We talk hot wheels, guzzoline spills, and menacing horror of George Miller's post-apocalyptic Australia. Get all the bonus eps at https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 130 - Strugglesnatch - Preview

December 31, 2018 05:03 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MB

Get this and every other bonus episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this special bonus episode the crew plays an exciting online entertainment experience and takes you, the listener, along for the ride. In a first-of-its-kind interactive podcast adventure Struggle Session tries to find something to good to watch on Netflix. Do we succeed? Do we fail? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast...

Episode 129 - 2019: Year in Preview

December 28, 2018 05:53 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session, we discuss your predictions for 2019 and make a few of our own. Which content will our corporate overlords let us pay for? How terrible will the start of the 2020 presidential race be? Who is going to be caught on a hot mic saying a slur? Find out now on the 2019 Year in Preview! Tune: Hether Fortune - After Christmas (Demo) https://hetherfortune.bandcamp.com/track/after-christmas-demo Learn more about y...

Episode 128 - Struggle Session Radio #3 - Preview

December 24, 2018 03:40 - 4 minutes - 6.44 MB

Hear the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-128-3-23520420 On today's bonus episode radio edition, we dive into broad ________wave genre and explore the melancholic synths we love so deeply! Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/johnhyperion/playlist/7AYXaKeqIK7FM9656EmOYd?si=7jWCKwobSbqmIdIoM_4VmQ Art by https://www.reddit.com/user/MichaelT_rex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

Episode 127 - It's Happening Again w/ Luke Savage

December 21, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour

On today's Struggle Session Luke Savage joins us to discuss the best and worst reboots currently on the docket: Men in Black, Hellboy, Beto as Obama, bad pundits smearing Bernie Sanders as racist...it's all happening again!★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 126 - Japan! - Preview

December 18, 2018 17:55 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MB

Hear the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special bonus Struggle Session Leslie's wife Kelly joins the crew to answer your questions about living in Japan! The culture, the jobs, the food, the mechs, we cover it all! Tune: downy - 春と修羅 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.

Episode 125 - Crossed

December 13, 2018 02:42 - 1 hour

What if The Walking Dead was good? On today's Struggle Session we discuss Garth Ennis' darkest creation, the apocalyptic horror comic Crossed. We also discuss Alan Moore's evolution of the idea in Crossed+100. We also briefly delve into the Grant Morrison/Alan Moore feud. Tune: Chelsea Wolfe - Survive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 124 - Anime Slate 2018 - Preview

December 09, 2018 17:19 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MB

Hear the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/23224484 In today's episode Jack and JDB check out some of the newest anime series to see which ones are worth following. We watch and rank the first episodes of Cells At Work, That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime, Goblin Slayer, and Golden Kamuy. Tune: The Sword - How Heavy This Axe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-sess...

Episode 123 - Another One Bites The Dust

December 06, 2018 07:29 - 43 minutes

Subscribe at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On this episode of Struggle Session, we say goodbye to failed, one-term President George H.W. Bush, an all-around even human being. We also discuss Netflix killing off all its Marvel shows, the "live action" Lion King, and why SNL's political sketches get more and more embarrassing. Tune: Minority Threat - Pay to Live minoritythreat.bandcamp.com/album/culture-control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 122 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers w/ Rob Rousseau (Preview)

December 04, 2018 06:19 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MB

Hear the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/23111482 On today's special bonus Struggle Session we talk about two paranoid sci fiction masterpieces—Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1956 and 1978—with our friend Rob Rousseau. Tune: Richard Hell and The Voidoids - Blank Generation 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.

Episode 121 - The After Party

November 29, 2018 06:52 - 59 minutes

Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session we look back on our very successful live show, weigh Beto's chances of becoming the next President (low), discuss Fallout '76, and argue about the Top 1000 comedians list. Tune: Mastodon - Colony of Birchmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests

Aubrey Sitterson
3 Episodes
Nick Wiger
3 Episodes
matt christman
2 Episodes
Robbie Martin
2 Episodes
Abby Martin
1 Episode
Alan Moore
1 Episode
Corey J. White
1 Episode
Evan Susser
1 Episode
Grant Morrison
1 Episode
Katie Halper
1 Episode
Matthew Jay
1 Episode

Books

Ghost in the Shell
1 Episode
The Body Snatchers
1 Episode
The Phantom Menace
1 Episode
Vampire Hunter D
1 Episode

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