WarPorn Podcast
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 209 ratingsDisabled Veteran Patrick Loller and Clinical Therapist Gene Meyer take a break from pursuing comedy to watch movies and pick apart what they have to say about war, military culture, and combat. Eventually Pat tells a too long war story.
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Episodes
After Trauma
June 23, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBIt's been a bit! We're back to talk about where we've been, how we've been feeling, and why things are getting so much more difficult for people as Covid restrictions. This episode we dive deep into trauma and the science behind why people feel worse after the event. Some personal anecdotes, and a lot of deflection with humor. Also, as always some goofs and gaffes. It's WarPorn!
After Trauma
June 23, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBIt's been a bit! We're back to talk about where we've been, how we've been feeling, and why things are getting so much more difficult for people as Covid restrictions. This episode we dive deep into trauma and the science behind why people feel worse after the event. Some personal anecdotes, and a lot of deflection with humor. Also, as always some goofs and gaffes. It's WarPorn!
'Happy' Memorial Day
May 31, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBPat wants you to stop saying 'happy' memorial day, in this very special Monday episode of the WarPorn podcast. We've had a week off because of the big move, and our energy is electric, we're totally not being mean to each other. We talk about how memorial day has become commercialized, about ego, and about the shenanigans happening over in Washington. It's an episode of goofs, gaffes, and a lot of gripes.
Mental Health Diagnosis
May 18, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBWelcome to Season 2! Which is largely the same as season 1, only better. More laughs, more drama, and even deeper discussions. In this episode, we talked about Mental Health Diagnosis. Our history with them, the pros and cons of getting one. ADHD, Autism, ODD, PTSD, we cover it all. Come along with us as we discuss dealing with Childhood diagnosis, as well as later in life, as we dig into our shared experience and personal stories. It's a new season, a new us, and a new.... uh.... someth...
The Bandanna episode (And a short discussion of Mortal Kombat)
May 04, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 86.7 MBWe watched Mortal Kombat this week! And we had next to nothing to say about it, so we just talked about everything else instead! Come on by for an episode fill to bursting with topics OTHER than Mortal Kombat. We've got some mental health, we've got Spider-man, Gene is makes fun of Pat's bandanna and Pat has a crisis of faith. It's an opps all goofs episode, this week on the WarPorn Podcast
The Two Screams (A solo episode)
April 27, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBOn a very special Warporn Podcast, Gene brings us a solo episode detailing two of the most pivotal moments in his adult life and the impact they had on him. "The Two Screams" is the story of inter-generational trauma, alcoholism, heavy metal and self-empowerment. Originally intended to be the opening chapter of a memoir he never quite got around to writing (yet), the story basically serves as his own superhero origin narrative. We will be back next week to overanalyze whatever Marvel prop...
Falcon and The Winter Soldier
April 20, 2021 18:00 - 3 hours - 126 MBThe show may not be finished, but it's so relevant to everything happening in the world, and the themes of this show, that we decided to cover it early. Join us as we break down the first 5 episodes, what they have to say about being a veteran, about trauma, and how those problems can be further exacerbated by racism. As well as how the show is so relevant to the news we see every day in America. One of our most in-depth discussions yet, with a lot of goofs and gaffes along the way, here o...
Falcon and The Winter Soldier
April 20, 2021 18:00 - 3 hours - 126 MBThe show may not be finished, but it's so relevant to everything happening in the world, and the themes of this show, that we decided to cover it early. Join us as we break down the first 5 episodes, what they have to say about being a veteran, about trauma, and how those problems can be further exacerbated by racism. As well as how the show is so relevant to the news we see every day in America. One of our most in-depth discussions yet, with a lot of goofs and gaffes along the way, here o...
Saving Private Ryan (Our First 'War'movie)
April 13, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBIt only took 28 episodes, but we finally decided to cover a war movie. Saving Private Ryan was trending over the weekend, so we thought we'd look back on this cinematic legacy. Come join us for a discussion where Pat deflects with humor while Gene gets progressively sleepier! One of our most comedic episodes, because what better way to process all these war feelings than a juvenile fart joke. At some point, we get into some great discussions about the matter at hand.
Breaks are Important (A solo episode)
April 06, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBA special episode this week with just me, Patrick, the person who usually writes these descriptions in the third person. I gave Gene the week off because he's a hard-working lad, and he deserves it. So please enjoy a solo episode about coming home from Afghanistan, and how that experience feels similar to today, as we see the end of the tunnel with Covid. Not a terribly long episode, but I hope it'll hold you over till next week when we tackle our first actual war film. It's gonna be a re...
Kong, Skull Island
March 30, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week we put the superheroes aside and watched Kong Skull Island, a movie about the cast of marvel fighting King Kong. What does it have to say about war? Quite a lot, surprisingly. But you'll have to wait for that, because Gene and Pat are off on several different tangents, and got banned from TikTok live for a whole day for having the, frankly, necessary conversation about whether King Kong would have a massive dong. Come join us for a lot of goofs and gaffes, and then a serious conv...
Kong, Skull Island
March 30, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week we put the superheroes aside and watched Kong Skull Island, a movie about the cast of marvel fighting King Kong. What does it have to say about war? Quite a lot, surprisingly. But you'll have to wait for that, because Gene and Pat are off on several different tangents, and got banned from TikTok live for a whole day for having the, frankly, necessary conversation about whether King Kong would have a massive dong. Come join us for a lot of goofs and gaffes, and then a serious conv...
Justice League, The Snyder Cut
March 23, 2021 18:00 - 3 hours - 127 MBI (Pat) never thought we'd see the day, after years of campaigning (often too aggressively) with the hashtag #releasethesnydercut the internet finally has its day. And it's going to take most of the day because this bad boy's four hours long. Is it any good? I guess you'll have to listen in to find out. In a rare turn, when our Podcast is shorter than the film we are discussing. Will Gene have good things to say? Or this another Iron Giant episode? Will Pat go off on a ridiculous tangent a...
SpiderMan HomeComing
March 16, 2021 20:00 - 3 hours - 143 MBThis week on the WarPorn podcast, we recorded in a different room! Gene lost his voice! Pat is abrasive but funny. What a wacky time we had chatting about SpiderMan Homecoming. The first of the Spiderman outings in the MCU, the 6th live-action spiderman to date. This episode focused a little less on the War and trauma aspects, and a lot more on the comedy. So we hope you come by and have a laugh as we get into some goofs and gaffes, on this latest installment of the Warporn Podcast
WandaVision!
March 10, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBThis week on the WarPorn Podcast, we tackle WandaVision. Continuing our MCU streak, and our discussion on trauma and healing. Will Gene hate the sitcom parts? Will Pat gush about some obscure part of the show? Yes. Anyway come on by for some deep dives about how the themes of the show relate to our experiences, and what we thought of the show. As always, goofs and gaffes abound.
FUN TIMES ARE BACK! (Iron Man 3)
March 03, 2021 19:00 - 3 hours - 125 MBDid Pat seem extra depressed in the last few episodes? That's cuz he was, and now the magic is back, forever, and the podcast is better than ever. Join the WarPorn crew as they tackle the third in the Iron Man trilogy. Which, if you didn't know, was called 3. Which comes after 2. It's quite the naming convention. Now that depression is definitely gone forever, we're getting that mix of non-sequiturs and movie analysis just right. A real perfect porridge situation, those 3 bears would be je...
A Very Angry Day (Iron Man 2)
February 24, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 89.3 MBThis week on the WarPorn podcast, Pat disassociates an hour into the first take and forces Gene to start the whole thing over. Furious after watching the Senate acquit the former president after a week of grueling testimony, the anger bled into the episode and took the reigns. A discussion of Cancel Culture, after "Star Wars Lady's" contract ended by Disney, discussions of how Veterans are treated like the 'other' in america, and a little bit about Iron Man 2. This episode shows some of the...
That IED scene from Iron Man
February 17, 2021 22:00 - 3 hours - 127 MBThis week on the WarPorn podcast, Pat has a panic attack and is mean to Gene. Thank's John Favreau! The WarPorn crew tackled Iron Man this week, and that IED scene that started the movie set Pat spiraling. Listen as we unpack what that was like, the various other trauma responses that Tony Stark shows in the movie, and as always. Some goofs and gaffes.
That IED scene from Iron Man
February 17, 2021 22:00 - 3 hours - 127 MBThis week on the WarPorn podcast, Pat has a panic attack and is mean to Gene. Thank's John Favreau! The WarPorn crew tackled Iron Man this week, and that IED scene that started the movie set Pat spiraling. Listen as we unpack what that was like, the various other trauma responses that Tony Stark shows in the movie, and as always. Some goofs and gaffes.
Secret Jewish Space Lasers!!!! (Thor Ragnarok)
February 10, 2021 17:00 - 3 hours - 137 MBWhat a time to be alive. An active serving congresswoman of the United States believes the California wildfires were started by secret jewish space lasers, and the WarPorn crew can't stop talking about it. This week we tackled Thor Ragnarok. One of Pat's favorite movies, and one that Gene has never seen. Will this be another case of Iron Giant? No, gene liked the movie fine. But that didn't stop them from getting off task and getting into the themes of the movie with some personal stories. ...
Every Topic Besides 'Thor: The Dark World'
February 02, 2021 21:00 - 3 hours - 143 MBWe watched Thor: The Dark World, I swear. We both did. All the way through. I mean, Pat has seen it so many times. That didn't stop the WarPorn crew from talking about anything but. We cover mental health. The privledge and pain of getting a diagnosis. Some war stories, some personal stories. It's one of our best episodes yet, and for maybe like a 20 minutes we mention the movie we were there to discuss. Tune in for one of the wildest episodes yet, all about a movie most of you forgot.
War Songs: Celine Dion? (Thor)
January 27, 2021 16:00 - 3 hours - 146 MBOur wildest episode yet, as we answer unpack the story of why Pat associates Celine Dion with the Afghanistan war. This week the WarPorn crew tackled yet another Marvel movie. Thor. A movie about warrior gods learning humility on earth, we found quite a bit to unpack. Join us for all the goofs, complaints about dutch angles, as we answer the question... Is this WarPorn?
War Songs: Celine Dion? (Thor)
January 27, 2021 16:00 - 3 hours - 146 MBOur wildest episode yet, as we answer unpack the story of why Pat associates Celine Dion with the Afghanistan war. This week the WarPorn crew tackled yet another Marvel movie. Thor. A movie about warrior gods learning humility on earth, we found quite a bit to unpack. Join us for all the goofs, complaints about dutch angles, as we answer the question... Is this WarPorn?
Warrior Culture (Thor)
January 27, 2021 16:00 - 3 hours - 146 MBThis week the WarPorn crew tackled yet another Marvel movie. One of the orignal three, Thor. A movie about warrior gods learning humility on earth, we found quite a bit to unpack. Join us for all the goofs, complaints about dutch angles, as we answer the question... Is this WarPorn?
For the Haters 2: This time it's personal
January 19, 2021 18:00 - 3 hours - 152 MBWelcome to another special episode of the WarPorn podcast where instead of turning our critical eye on a movie, we turn it on the people attacking us online. Pat has a feud with a clothing company, Gene is beset by critics on his Tiktok. Like any two comedians with a podcast, we discuss 'cancle culture' and bullying online. Along with a lot of goofs.
For the Haters 2: This time it's personal
January 19, 2021 18:00 - 3 hours - 152 MBWelcome to another special episode of the WarPorn podcast where instead of turning our critical eye on a movie, we turn it on the people attacking us online. Pat has a feud with a clothing company, Gene is beset by critics on his Tiktok. Like any two comedians with a podcast, we discuss 'cancle culture' and bullying online. Along with a lot of goofs.
A Flaccid Coup (Jan 6th 2021)
January 09, 2021 07:00 - 4 hours - 185 MBThis week has been insane, so Gene drove up early to record a special episode of the podcast to discuss everything that's happened over the last few days. We wanted to put this out as quickly as possible, so it has minimal editing, just a raw few hours of talking things out. We hope you all get something from it, it was certainly cathartic for us.
The Mandalorian (Part 2)
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBBack with part 2 of our discussion about the mandalorian If you haven't seen the first episode, what are you waiting for? It's the one before this one. Cuz that's how time works. Come join us as we answer the question, is the Mandalorian War porn?
The Mandalorian (Part 1)
December 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis week on the WarPorn Podcast, Gene and Pat tackle the first live-action Star Wars show. Is the show good enough to rekindle Gene's love of the series? Is Pat going to be pedantic about like... so many things? Tune in to find out. What does the Mandalorian do with the Empire post-fall, does the portrayal ring true? Or is it WarPorn? What does a rough and tumble bounty hunter carrying a baby have to say about war, combat, trauma, and mental health?
The Nature of Violence (The Iron Giant)
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 3 hours - 125 MBThis week on the WarPorn Podcast, Gene and Pat discuss the nature of violence, of surviving trauma, and the scars it leaves in its wake. All while they argue about the movie The Iron Giant. What does it have to say about War? About trauma and violence? Is this a movie for the ages? Or does Pat have crippling nostalgia. Does it have any themes whatsoever? Or did Gene just not pay a lot of attention because he's dismissive of animated movies? Tune in and find out, on this week's episode of W...
The Nature of Violence
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 3 hours - 125 MBThis week on the WarPorn Podcast, Gene and Pat discuss the nature of violence, of surviving trauma, and the scars it leaves in its wake. All while they argue about the movie The Iron Giant. What does it have to say about War? About trauma and violence? Is this a movie for the ages? Or does Pat have crippling nostalgia. Does it have any themes whatsoever? Or did Gene just not pay a lot of attention because he's dismissive of animated movies? Tune in and find out, on this week's episode of W...
The Big Sad (Part 2)
December 07, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThis week is PART 2 of a very special episode of the WarPorn Podcast, Pat and Gene forgo the usual movie watching to deep dive into something on both of their minds, Depression. With the holiday's on hiatus for a worldwide pandemic, seasonal affective disorder in full swing, and the interactions with various traumas, this is the time of year for The Big Sad. This episode we discuss depression with Neurodivergence, finding an appropriate therapist, how to help a veteran returning home, and ...
The Big Sad (Part 1)
November 30, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 88.2 MBThis week on a very special episode of the WarPorn Podcast, Pat and Gene forgo the usual movie watching to deep dive into something on both of their minds, Depression. With the holiday's on hiatus for a worldwide pandemic, seasonal affective disorder in full swing, and the interactions with various traumas, this is the time of year for The Big Sad. Join us as we discuss our history with depression, how it interacts with our various other medical acronyms, and also quite a bit of content ab...
Captain America: Civil War
November 23, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn the final episode in the Captain America Trilogy (Until we talk about the last two Avengers movies) Gene and Pat watch the Avengers punch each other, and decide if it's WarPorn. What does a movie from 2016 have to say about the people calling for civil war in 2020? They discuss the first appearance of the Black Panther from late Chadwick Boseman, and his impact in the midst of the largest civil rights protests in history. What do the Sokovia Accords have to say on American foreign policy ...
Rogue One: A StarWars story
November 17, 2020 22:00 - 3 hours - 131 MBWe are very excited to bring you this episode. Disabled Vet Patrick Loller, and Clinical Therapist Gene Meyer turn their critical lens to one of the most Warlike of the StarWars films. Both huge fans of the series, we break down our thoughts on the franchise, then do a deep dive into the film with some real-life war stories along the way. Is this movie WarPorn? Tune in to find out.
2020 United States Election
November 08, 2020 02:00 - 3 hours - 130 MBA very special episode of the WarPorn Podcast, filmed just hours after the historic Biden victory. Join the WarPorn crew as we discuss everything that came out of this insane week in American history with some goofs along the way. We discuss what this means as a country, what it means for the future. as well as what it meant to us personally as a Queer Disabled Vet, and a Jewish Clinical Therapist.
For the Haters
October 26, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBAfter a video went viral on Twitter, Pat has been on the end of a targeted harassment campaign by people wishing him harm. This week the WarPorn crew takes a break from movies to talk about how this happened, how it felt to receive all that hate, and some of Gene's own experiences with online harassment. Our goal is to use this negative experience to help others that might be feeling something similar, and to show that the hate you receive doesn't define you.
For the Haters
October 26, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBAfter a video went viral on Twitter, Pat has been on the end of a targeted harassment campaign by people wishing him harm. This week the WarPorn crew takes a break from movies to talk about how this happened, how it felt to receive all that hate, and some of Gene's own experiences with online harassment. Our goal is to use this negative experience to help others that might be feeling something similar, and to show that the hate you receive doesn't define you.
The Dark Knight
October 19, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBThe WarPorn crew takes a look at one of the most infamous comic book movies of all time. Does the Dark Knight hold up? Or does 2020 politics shine an uncomfortable light on the themes of the movie? Tune in as we discuss the optics of a billionaire dressing up like a Bat breaking the law to give more power to the police. Listen as Pat tries to fit the Joker in the 'ex-military' theory, and Gene tear apart the patriot act.
The Dark Knight
October 19, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBThe WarPorn crew takes a look at one of the most infamous comic book movies of all time. Does the Dark Knight hold up? Or does 2020 politics shine an uncomfortable light on the themes of the movie? Tune in as we discuss the optics of a billionaire dressing up like a Bat breaking the law to give more power to the police. Listen as Pat tries to fit the Joker in the 'ex-military' theory, and Gene tear apart the patriot act.
Captain America: Winter Soldier
October 13, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe second in our series covering Captain America, Disabled Veteran Patrick Loller and Clinical Therapist Gene Meyer dive back in to ask the question. Is this War Porn? Examining the deeper themes of freedom vs fear, and what a movie from 2014 has to say about the 2020 political situation. Along the way Pat delves into his experiences coming home from war, dealing with the VA, and the difficult process of untangling the question. Was he fighting for the right thing? It's not all serious busi...
Captain America: Winter Soldier
October 13, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe second in our series covering Captain America, Disabled Veteran Patrick Loller and Clinical Therapist Gene Meyer dive back in to ask the question. Is this War Porn? Examining the deeper themes of freedom vs fear, and what a movie from 2014 has to say about the 2020 political situation. Along the way Pat delves into his experiences coming home from war, dealing with the VA, and the difficult process of untangling the question. Was he fighting for the right thing? It's not all serious busi...
Captain America: The First Avenger
October 05, 2020 20:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBOne of our favorite episodes so far, the WarPorn crew takes a LONG look at the first of many Captain America movies. Gene grouses about historical inaccuracies while Pat gushes about how Cap means the world to him. Long war stories inbound, as they take a look at PTSD, coming home from war, sacrifice in combat, and much more. A podcast nearly twice the length of the movie, as we unpack what Captain America has to say about the military, combat, and being a solider.
Captain America: The First Avenger
October 05, 2020 20:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBOne of our favorite episodes so far, the WarPorn crew takes a LONG look at the first of many Captain America movies. Gene grouses about historical inaccuracies while Pat gushes about how Cap means the world to him. Long war stories inbound, as they take a look at PTSD, coming home from war, sacrifice in combat, and much more. A podcast nearly twice the length of the movie, as we unpack what Captain America has to say about the military, combat, and being a solider.
BumbleBee (Transformers 6)
October 05, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThe inaugural episode of the WarPorn podcast. Recorded before TikTok 'fame' Gene and Pat take a look at the latest in the Transformers series to see what the Robots in Disguise have to say about War. Turns out... quite a bit. Tune in to hear Gene complain and Pat gush about the toys he grew up with as they unpack these shapeshifting war machines.
Rise to TikTok Fame
September 26, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 97.7 MBIn a special premiere episode, Gene Meyer and Patrick Loller discuss Pat's recent rise to TikTok stardom. Receiving over 170K followers and 8.5 Million views in under a month, Pat has found a massive platform overnight. The WarPorn crew takes a break from analyzing movies to discuss the pressures and joys of 'success', coming out of the closet as Queer, and discuss the political nature of Pat's TikTok strategy.
Rise to TikTok Fame
September 26, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 97.7 MBIn a special premiere episode, Gene Meyer and Patrick Loller discuss Pat's recent rise to TikTok stardom. Receiving over 170K followers and 8.5 Million views in under a month, Pat has found a massive platform overnight. The WarPorn crew takes a break from analyzing movies to discuss the pressures and joys of 'success', coming out of the closet as Queer, and discuss the political nature of Pat's TikTok strategy.