Best Discussions On Psychoanalysis Podcasts (2025)

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Rebecca Comay on Persistence, Dialectics, Dramaturgy, “Bad Mothers” ... and many other things! 1:33:45

27d ago1:33:45

1:33:45

Agon Hamza and Frank Ruda sit with the Canadian philosopher Rebecca Comay to discuss about her forthcoming books, (death) drive, dialectics, Hegel, dramaturgy, art and poetry, Marx.. and a lot of other things. You can listen to our podcasthere: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If you like this and otherepisodes, please consider subscribing and s…

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#56 On Institutions' Internal Tensions Part 2 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Dear Listeners,In this episode your host conclude their commentary of the article "The intolerance of Diversity in Psychoanalytic Institutions" by Kenneth Eisold.[0:28] Intro[1:47] Tensions around pairing[7:21] The hurtfull feeling of superiority[21:49] Insecurity during trainingYou can follow us on BlueSky:@discussionsonpsya.bsky.socialWe stopped …

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#55 On Institutions' Internal Tensions 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts continue their discussion based on the article "The Intolerance of Diversity in Psychoanalytic Institutes" by Kenneth Eisold. Let us know what you think, and follow us on BlueSky (discussionsonpsya.bsky.social).Thank you for listening[03:04] Tension around networking[06:02] Analysis and whealth[08:23] "You…

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Wolfgang Streeck on Trump, fascism, Europe, the left, the end of capitalism… and a lot more! 1:10:32

3M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the German economic sociologist to discuss the nature and prospects of Trump presidency, fascism, the upcoming German elections and Europe, contemporary capitalism and its crisis, as well as what will end capitalism. You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If you like this and …

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Darian Leader on jouissance, hands, philosophy, Mona Lisa, art, obscenity... and a lot more 1:18:43

3M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Agon Hamza and Frank Ruda sit down with the British psychoanalyst and author Darian Leader to discuss his latest book, his intellectual trajectory, the status and role of psychoanalysis, sciences, art, stealing the Mona Lisa, hands.. and many other topicsYou can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If you like this and ot…

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# 54 On Intolerance of Diversity in Psychoanalytic Institutes 26:53

4M ago26:53

26:53

Dear Listeners,In this episode your hosts based their discussion on a 1994 article written by Kenneth Eisold, "The Intolerance of Diversity in Psychoanalytic Institutes".Happy New Year![02:56] Little things the paper does not address.[06:47] Survival & History.[08:54] Tension between belonging to a group of analysts and being available to the diver…

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#53 On Choosing a Psychoanalytic Institute & a Supervisor 59:20

5M ago59:20

59:20

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts discuss different ways to choose a psychoanalytic institute and a supervisor.[0:25] Intro[3:44] How we chose our institute[9:08] Institutes & Academia[13:16] What is the point of a psychoanalytic institute?[17:31] The infamous 800 level at NPAP[18:17] Why do we need a place to train?[24:15] A personal anal…

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Michael Heinrich on the election Trump, cautious biographies, Marx, ecology, capitalism and critique 1:58:15

6M ago1:58:15

1:58:15

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the German Marxologist and “radical philologist” Michael Heinrich to discuss his project on the biography of Marx, new translation of “Capital”, value theory, the election of Donald Trump…. and many other things. You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If you like this and othe…

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#52 On Choosing an Analysant 30:41

8M ago30:41

30:41

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts are discussing how analysts choose their analysants.[2:52] To choose or not your analyst?[8:55] What is an "interesting patient"?[11:43] Beyond an embellished story?[19:21] No family therapist[22:44] Recognizing our own limitations[27:30] EndingBy Grégoire Pierre & Edgard Danielsen

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Yanis Varoufakis on the US elections, Techno-Feudalism, the role of the family.. and other things 1:14:39

8M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Agon Hamza and Frank Ruda sit down with the Greek economist, politician and former finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis to discuss his latest book “Techno-Feudalism: What Killed Capitalism”, the end of capitalism, its contradictions, the new Cold War, US elections… and manyother things! You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandc…

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#51 On Choosing an Analyst 34:37

9M ago34:37

34:37

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts have a discussion on how to choose an analyst: where, when, how, etc.[00:27] Intro[03:50] Conflict of interest[04:17] Choosing an analyst inside or outside an Institute?[07:00] Seeing the analyst at a party[16:50] Incestuous dynamics[17:26] What about people who are not in training?[27:11] MDs, SWs, Analys…

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Mladen Dolar on the limits of psychoanalysis, Marx and Hegel, Beckett, theatre/opera… and a lot more 1:36:49

11M ago1:36:49

1:36:49

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the Slovenian philosopher, psychoanalytical theorist and cultural theorist, Mladen Dolar to discuss his forthcoming books on rumours and “The Riskiest Moments” reading(s) of Marx, limits orthe end of psychoanalysis, Hegel, film and series, music and opera, theatre… and many other things. You can listen to our…

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#50 On Using Psychoanalysis in an Institution 52:38

12M ago52:38

52:38

Dear Listener,In this episode, your hosts continue to dwell into Grégoire's past at l'Ecole Expérimentale de Bonneuil. The main question will be: how to use psychoanalysis in an institution?[01:10] Intro[07:11] Relating[13:17] Institution éclatée [shattered institution][19:26] Psychotic societies allergic to psychosis[20:55] How to treat people?[26…

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Silvia Federici on feminism, primitive accumulation, bodies, magic, dance… and (no) Taylor Swift 1:07:12

1y ago1:07:12

1:07:12

Agon Hamza and Frank Ruda sit down with the Italian feminist theorist and activist Silvia Federici to discuss her work on feminism, critique of Marx(ism), primitive accumulation, contemporary feminism, wars, and many other things. You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If you like this and other episodes, please con…

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#49 On Working with Children with Psychosis 56:35

1y ago56:35

56:35

Dear Listeners,In this episode, we discuss Grégoire's experience working with children and teenagers with psychosis, autism and severe borderline features. This episode focus on the activity Grégoire created with a fellow intern, Sandie Lalouette, for a very regressed teenager, Louice.[0:36] Intro[04:25] My work with kids[08:24] What the kids had i…

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Catherine Malabou on the Clitoris, AI, Anarchism, Hegel, Marx… and much more! 1:12:34

1y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the French philosopher CatherineMalabou to discuss her latest books on anarchism and clitoris, ArtificialIntelligence, domination, films and culture, the role of philosophy, and a lotof other topics. Youcan listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique Ifyou like this and other episodes, ple…

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#48 On How We Try To Justify Our Presence 45:01

1y ago45:01

45:01

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts are discussing different aspects of how we end up trying to justify our presence as clinicians.[0:22] Intro[05:49] How do we know if an intervention was needed?[08:23] The impossibility of case presentation[11:46] To present to defend (psychoanalysis)?[14:11] Do we want to be well analyzed?[19:07] Tension …

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#47 On How to Keep the Psychoanalyst Alive 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

36:09

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts are discussing what could and should be done to keep the psychoanalysts alive, not just physically, but also mentally.[00:31] Intro[03:22] How do we keep a sense of purpose?[06:49] Managing life expectations[10:38] "Temps FIR"[12:57] How to not feel depleted?[21:17] To stay in a position of uncertainty[26:…

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Cornel West on American Politics, Catastrophe, Messy Materialism, Blues, Christianity and Coltrane. 1:10:35

1+ y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Agon Hamza and Frank Ruda sit down with the Americanphilosopher, theologian and presidential candidate Cornel West to discuss his philosophy and politics, the theological dimension of his philosophical thinking and political activism, racism, US elections, jazz and blues, and many other topics. You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/…

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Slavoj Žižek on Marx, Hegel, Politics, Films, Burgers and Hot Dogs… and a lot more! 1:47:20

1+ y ago1:47:20

1:47:20

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek to discuss his latest books, Marx and Hegel, contemporary political situation, film and novels, as well as many other topics. You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If you like this and other episodes, please consider subscribing and supp…

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#46 On How to keep Psychoanalysis alive 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

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Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts have a discussion on how to keep psychoanalysis alive.[04:06] Psychoanalysis in literature[05:10] Definition of life[08:33] Younger patients[10:04] Adapt the way we welcome patients[13:19] What are we adapting to?[16:57] Something of the social rules[20:15] Evolving without betraying[23:44] Magical & relig…

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#45 On What is and is not Psychoanalysis 56:55

1+ y ago56:55

56:55

In this episode, your hosts are trying to get a better sense of what is and what is not psychoanalysis.[00:24] Intro[03:52] What are we keeping alive?[06:21] 3 fold answer[06:58] Narcissistic needs[15:59] Psychoanalysis as a movement and a state of mind[24:09] Can we work with everybody?[27:40] The question of 3 times a week[33:20] Tension between …

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Robert B. Pippin on Politics Today, Hegel, Heidegger, Cinema....and more! 1:48:45

1+ y ago1:48:45

1:48:45

Agon Hamza and Frank Ruda sit down with American philosopher Robert B. Pippin, to discuss his new book on Heidegger and German Idealism, Hegel, US politics, state of contemporary cinema and other topics. If you like this and other episodes, please consider subscribing and supporting us at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=71723553…

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#44 On Death Anxiety and our Shared Reality 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

47:34

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your host and our special guest Tenille Blair Neff conclude their discussion on death anxiety.Little note: for a sustainable, local, organic and psychoanalytic honey:http://www.ohhoneyapiaries.com/[0:22] Intro[07:42] Are we referring to aggression too quickly?[13:01] What to do about our shared humanity?[23:44] What …

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#43 On Death Anxiety - The Influence of Cultures 32:14

2y ago32:14

32:14

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts and Tenille Blair-Neff continue to discuss the subject of death anxiety with a focus on how cultures will influence how we can think (or not) about it.[0:20] Intro[3:03] Freud, DA and beyond the fantasy[05:20] DA and death drive[09:02] How can we work with DA?[14:01] Privacy & Secrecy[15:40] Influence of t…

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#42 On Death Anxiety - The symbolic & the Reality 26:09

2y ago26:09

26:09

Dear Listeners,We welcome again Tenille Blair-Neff for a series of three episodes on Death Anxiety. In this first episode, we will try to address how only taking death anxiety on the symbolic side can miss important part of what patients might express.[00:22] Intro[04:24] When we start thinking about the reality of death anxiety[06:59] How working …

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#41 On What We Decide To Question 39:11

2y ago39:11

39:11

Dear Listeners,In this episode, your hosts try to understand what we decide to question; what are our blind spots and how to address them in our clinical work, etc. Of course, there are many things we unknowingly forgot to question during this discussion, but such is our human condition.[0:23] Intro[2:25] Should we try to explore our own decision t…

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Jacques Rancière on aesthetics, art, movies, ecology, and more. Part II 1:27:53

2y ago1:27:53

1:27:53

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza resume their discussion with philosopher Jacques Rancière. In the second instalment, they talk about the aesthetic regime of art, films and TV series, time, ecology and communism… and more!You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If you like this and other episodes, please consider subscribin…

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Jacques Rancière on May ‘68, philosophy, labour, revolts, and much more. Part One 1:31:22

2y ago1:31:22

1:31:22

Agon Hamza and Frank Ruda sit down in the first of a two-instalment interview with philosopher Jacques Rancière. Hear Rancière discuss his years at the École Normale Supérieure, his earliest work, the events and consequences of May ’68, the significance of philosophy, the ongoing strikes in France, workers and proletarians, as well as the division …

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#40 On How We Met Psychoanalysis 35:40

2y ago35:40

35:40

Dear Listeners,In this episode your hosts talk about how they met psychoanalysis and what they appreciated about it.Thank you for listening![0:22] Intro[03:04] Edgard's discovery of psychoanalysis[06:09] Grégoire's discovery of psychoanalysis[17:21] Edgard's choice[19:06] Psychoanalysis in a University[22:52] Choosing NPAP[24:14] Clergy & recognizi…

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Attachment Theory / M3GAN (2023) with Rachel Reeves and Sally Hourigan 1:50:42

2y ago1:50:42

1:50:42

This week Mike is joined by Rachel Reeves (the Losers’ Club, The Pod & The Pendulum) and voice actor Sally Hourigan to talk about the viral sensation that danced into our hearts, M3GAN. We discuss how attachments formed in infancy influence our relationships throughout life, and how this film handles the sticky AI questions. Plus, the challenges of…

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A Conversation with Kay Lynch (Salem Horror Fest) 57:43

2y ago57:43

57:43

This week Mike is joined by Kay Lynch. She's the founder and program director of the Salem Horror Festival which is returning this April for two weekends in lovely, scenic Salem Massachusetts. Kay is on hand to talk about why the festival took a year off in 2022 and all the ways it plans on returning in bigger and better fashion this spring. We tal…

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Sibling Rivalry / Basket Case (1982) with Nichole Goble 1:49:19

2y ago1:49:19

1:49:19

This week Mike is joined once again by Nichole Goble of the Bodies of Horror podcast to discuss the 1982 exploitation and cult classic Basket Case directed by Frank Hennenlotter. This movie is a look at the sleazy underbelly of early '80s New York City and a piece of classic Gore in Camp. It’s also a deeply empathetic movie about how we look at tho…

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#39 On How we Interact 37:40

2y ago37:40

37:40

Dear Listeners,In this episode we try talk about how impossible it is to interact with our patients without closing doors, how it can be beneficial but can also hurt the process.[0:22] Intro[04:13] Hu Hum or not Hu Hum][07:23] Masochism[09:50] Leaving space to the ambivalence[12:26] How do we need to assume?[15:45] Support & Anxiety[18:06] Impossib…

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Comfort Horror / You Are Not My Mother (2021) with Ygraine Hackett-Cantabara 1:11:20

2y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

This week Mike is joined by Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana (Ghouls’ magazine, What A Scream pod, Moving Pictures Film Club) to talk about the 2022 psychological horror from Ireland “You Are Not My Mother.” Ygraine Discusses the deep roots in Irish folklore that this film contains as well as the effects of colonization in terms of how the world perceive…

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Judith Butler on US and world politics, art, feminism, gender-theory, non-violence, and many other things 1:29:55

2y ago1:29:55

1:29:55

Agon Hamza and Frank Ruda sit down with the philosopher Judith Butler, to discuss US politics, feminism, Marx, psychoanalysis, recent films, and a lot of other things. You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If you like this and other episodes, please consider subscribing and supporting us at our Patreon page: https:…

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Sibling Rivalry / What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) with Taffeta V 2:16:42

2y ago2:16:42

2:16:42

This week brings a new month and a new topic. What better way to kick off the topic of sibling rivalry with a classic of old world Hollywood that featured one of the most iconic feuds in movie history? Mike is joined by good friend Taffeta V (of the LATE podcast) to talk about WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? We discuss the real hatred between its s…

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Comfort Horror / The Wolf Man (1941) with Lindsay Moore 1:41:21

2y ago1:41:21

1:41:21

Even a pod who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a Comfort Horror episode on Universal Monsters when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright. Meet us in the light of the full moon for comfort horror episode with Lindsay Moore on George Waggner’s The Wolf Man. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanaly…

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Aging and Relationships / X (2022) with Dan Pfleegor and Nichole Goble 1:57:17

2y ago1:57:17

1:57:17

This week Mike is joined by Dan Pfleegor (Losers’ Club) and Nichole Goble (Bodies of Horror) to talk To West’s X. This mashup of Boogie Nights And The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gifts the world with two head turning performances from Mia Goth, while offering a surprisingly tender look at sex work and sexuality as we age. That it does so while also de…

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New Relationship Energy / An American Werewolf in London (1981) with Rebecca McCallum 2:04:37

2y ago2:04:37

2:04:37

This week, Mike talks about his favorite horror movie of all time when he discusses 1981’s An American werewolf in London, written and directed by John Landis. Once deemed “too funny to be scary and too scary to be funny” it went on to invent or at least refine the horror-comedy hybrid. This week he is joined by England’s own Rebecca McCallum of Gh…

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#38 On Questioning our Patients 44:36

2y ago44:36

44:36

Dear Listeners,In this episode, we try to question how we interact with our patients, and more specifically how aggression can be at times expressed despite our conscious best intentions.This podcast, recorded a few months ago, is dedicated to our dear friend and colleague Peter Jaegerman who died recently.[0:28] Intro[02:02] How can we know that w…

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Alenka Zupančič on Antigone, Iran, Marx, and a lot of other things 1:14:40

2y ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit with the philosopher Alenka Zupančič, to discuss her latest book “Let Them Rot: Antigone’s Parallax”, her philosophical project, current events in Iran, the contemporary relevance of Marx, etc You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique

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Bad Romance / Possession (1981) with Jessica Scott and Taffeta V. 2:13:08

2y ago2:13:08

2:13:08

We’re kicking off bad romance and couples issues month with one of the greatest stories about a marriage going up in flames ever told. To try to relay the events of this movie is to grab madness itself by the horns. Rooted in his own acrimonious divorce, Polish director Andrez Zulawski’s POSSESSION tells the volatile, violent, and disturbing breaku…

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Discomfort Horror / Eden Lake (2008) with Joe Lipsett 1:44:57

2+ y ago1:44:57

1:44:57

This week Mike is joined by the wonderful Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers, Anatomy of a Scream podcast network) for a discomfort horror movie. We’re packing our tents and sleeping bags and heading to the English lakeside for the incredibly unpleasant EDEN LAKE. It’s hard to believe that this unsettling, gory little thriller gave rise to two massive star…

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COVID / Host (2020) with Gena Radcliffe, Nichole Goble, and Terry Mesnard 1:33:42

2+ y ago1:33:42

1:33:42

During the height of lockdowns and uncertainty in the summer of 2020, a little movie hit Shudder. New movies hit the streaming service all the time, but this was a big deal because it was made during the pandemic with all its cast and crew sheltering in place. HOST was one of the few new movies we got during this period, and while it's firmly roote…

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Comfort Horror / Friday the 13th Part 2 w Andy Mitton 1:25:31

2+ y ago1:25:31

1:25:31

This week we have a very special episode as Mike is joined by director Andy Mitton (The Harbinger, yellowbrickroad, The Witch in the Window) to talk about his go-to slasher movie, Friday the 13th part 2. We talk about the gory days of renting R-rated movies and feeling like we were pulling fast ones on our parents, the joy and terror of Baghead Jas…

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Anti-Oedipus 2021 Chapter 4, Section 4 - The First Positive Task of Schizoanalysis - RECAP! 1:46:40

2+ y ago1:46:40

1:46:40

Sure it took us ten hours to get through it but i've sure we can make at least some headway in the convo in under two hours....right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Deleuze and Guattari Quarantine Collective

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COVID / The Harbinger (2022) with Jessica Scott and Rachel Reeves 1:41:29

2+ y ago1:41:29

1:41:29

It’s a new month and a new year, which means a brand new topic. As we enter the third year of living through the pandemic, Mike is joined by Jessica Scott and Rachel Reeves to talk about THE HARBINGER, the latest genre film written and directed by Andy Mitton (YellowBrickRoad, The Witch In The Window). We look at the earliest stages of living throu…

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Good For Her Horror / Dolores Claiborne (1995) and Gerald’s Game (2017) 2:04:44

2+ y ago2:04:44

2:04:44

Sometimes you have to be a fifth Thursday episode to survive... Sometimes, being a pod, is all a woman has to hang onto. Joe Lipsett and Gena Radcliffe join Jenn for a guest episode on Good For Her Horror in Stephen King’s Dolores Claiborne and Gerald’s Game. You’re only made of podlight. Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad Follow us on Facebook | Twitte…

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Archetypes / The Cabin in the Woods (2011) 2:00:37

2+ y ago2:00:37

2:00:37

This we offer in humility and fear. For the blessed peace of your eternal listening. An episode on archetypes in The Cabin in the Woods. As it ever was. Are we on speakerphone? Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" …

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