Struggle Session

Struggle Session is the world's finest politics and pop culture podcast. Leslie Lee III and Jack Allison wade into the reactionary hellhole of modern America. We talk video games, movies, TV, wrestling, comic books, music, anime, and all of your problematic faves.

TV & Film
News
Politics
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Preview: 180 - Brick by Brick
Get the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's bonus Struggle Session Jack analyzes "The Movie Bob" Bob Chipman's strategy guide/memoir Super Mario Bros. 3: Brick by Brick.
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179 - Midsommar
On today's episode Jack, Shannon, and Leslie discuss Ari Aster's latest relationship drama Midsommar. Did Christian really do anything wrong? We discuss that plus the Folk Horror genre. Tune: Current Joys - New Flesh Note: Google had some of the charact
54 min
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Preview: 178 - Nameless/Space Madness
Get the full episode at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special patron only Struggle Session we discuss Grant Morrison's 2016 Lovecraftian comic Nameless and chat a bit about the space madness sub-genre.
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177 - The Matrix w/ Aubrey Sitterson
Subscribe at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left To Fight) returns to talk all four films in the Matrix Quadrilogy: The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Animatix. Break out you
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Preview: 176 - Neon Genesis Evangelion w/ Emma ...
Get the full episode at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session Emma Bowers joins us to talk Neon Genesis Evangelion. Hideaki Anno's visionary tale of mechsand middle-schoolers has stood the test of time, but one question remains: Is Shin
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175 - Disdain w/ Karen Geier
Subscribe at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session Karen Geier joins us to talk cults, the Wayfair walkout, and Louie CK's enduring disdain for humanity. Listen to Karen's new show here: http://onbelief.com Tune: plant cell - cyan
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Preview: 174 - Struggle Session Radio: Metal w/...
Get the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/struggle-session-27859854 On today's special Struggle Session Radio episode we dive into the world of metal w/ Bryn Niebor (Beep Beep Lettuce, Stay Inside). https://www.patreon.com/beepbeeplettu
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173 - Q&A
On today's Struggle Session we answer your burning questions! How do you become a posting warrior? Would the world be better if people still hated nerd culture? When is the Evangelion episode coming? Why is Michael Che such an asshole? All that and more.
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Preview: 172 - Star Wars - Episode II: Attack o...
Get the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special commentary episodes, Struggle Session is joined by controversial media icon and cult leader Bugmane to discuss Star Wars - Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Buckle up.
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171 - E3 2019 w/ Trevor Strunk
On today's Struggle Session we talk about E3 with Trevor Strunk (No Cartridge). We discuss Elden Ring, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Cyberpunk 2077 and much much more. Tune: oeil - strawberry cream
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Preview: 170 - DC Universe w/ Jordan Hass
Hear the full episode at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special Struggle Session we're joined by Jordan Hass (Game Shows I Suppose) to discuss the slate of prestige streaming programming content available on Warner Brothers' DC Universe app. Teen
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169 - Don't Let People Enjoy Things w/ Kate Wagner
On today's Struggle Session Kate Wagner (McMansion Hell) implores us to not Let People Enjoy Things. We also say why it's good to Yuck My Yum, and why Disliking Popular Things Does Make You An Interesting Person. Read Kate's article here: https://thebaff
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Preview: 168 - John Wick w/ Eileen Jones
On today's special Struggle Session we discuss the world's finest movie franchise John Wick with the world's finest film critic Eileen Jones (Jacobin, Filmsuck). Keanu Reeves is the people's action star! Subscribe to Filmsuck at patreon.com/filmsuck ht
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94 - Contrarian
Get this and other bonus episodes at patreon.com/strugglesession On this special Struggle Session, Jack and Leslie talk about the worst thing you can call someone in the age of mandatory poptimism.
50 min
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Preview - Near Dark/John Carpenter's Vampires
Get the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/posts/27233336 On this episode of Vampire Castle Jamie and Leslie discuss two vampire westerns: Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark and John Carpenter's Vampires.
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Preview: 167 - Movie Trailers
To hear the full episode subscribe at patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special Struggle Session we look at the slate of exciting films coming to theaters. We take a first look at Terminator: Dark Fate, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Dark Phoenix, B
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166 - Live in New York w/ Katie Halper, Jake Fl...
Here's the Struggle Session half of our live crossover podcast with The Katie Halper Show. Jake Flores does standup then we talk about pop culture and politics with Katie and Jamie Peck! To hear the second half visit http://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalper
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165 - Meltdown May
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-th
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Preview: 164 - Open World Expanded Universe
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).
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144 - The Thing w/ Mike Mitchell
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 Carpente
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163 - Avengers: Endgame
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 tha
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Preview: 162 - Metal Gear w/ Felix Biederman
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
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161 - Ozymandias Move w/ Katie Halper
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 fal
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Preview: 160 - Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom...
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 eventua
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159 - Game of Thrones w/ Sean T. Collins and Em...
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!
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