Best Reaganomics Podcasts (2025)

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Stephan Kieninger who is a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center and the author of the book entitled, Securing Peace in Europe. Strobe Talbott, NATO, and Russia after the Cold War. They discuss Strobe Talbot’s background …

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Understanding the Left’s Fractured Identity with Kevin M. Schultz 50:17

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow Dr. Joshua Tait sits down with Professor Kevin M. Schultz who is the Chair of the Department of History at the University of Illinois-Chicago and the author of the book entitled, “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals).” The discussion ex…

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Reaganomics Unveiled: The Economic Revolution 40:14

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Brian Domitrovic who serves as the Richard S. Strong Scholar at The Lafer Center. The conversation delves into the economic policies of Ronald Reagan, exploring the foundational principles of Reaganomics, including tax…

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Rhetoric and Reality: The Power of Presidential Words with William Haldeman 32:22

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with William Haldeman who is the Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer at the University of Pittsburgh, and the author of “Meeting the Moment: Inspiring Presidential Leadership that Transformed America.” They discuss his e…

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Unearthing History: The Role of Minerals in U.S. Expansion with Dr. Megan Black 44:49

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Megan Black who is an Associate Professor of History at MIT. They discuss the historical context of mineral exploration in the United States, tracing its roots from the early Republic through to contemporary issues sur…

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A Cold War Analogy with Michael Brenes 44:58

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Michael Brenes who is Co-Director of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy and Lecturer in History at Yale University. They discuss the implications of using the Cold War analogy in contemporary foreign policy, parti…

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Unlocking the Legacy of Milton Friedman with Dr. Jennifer Burns 40:37

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Jennifer Burns who is an Associate Professor of History at Stanford University. They explore explore the life and legacy of Milton Friedman, a pivotal figure in economics and political thought. They discuss Friedman’s …

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The Legacy of McKinley in Modern Politics with Robert Merry 35:03

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Robert Merry who is a publishing executive and New York Times Best Selling Author. Mr. Merry authored the book, “President McKinley; Architect of the American Century.” They explore President McKinley’s role as a pivotal f…

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The Evolution of Presidential Metaphors with Professor Randall Fowler 43:19

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Professor Randall Fowler who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Sociology at Abilene Christian University. They discuss his book “Securing the Prize: Presidential Metaphor and US Intervention …

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Kennedy’s Evolution: A Leader in Progress with Professor Mark White 45:48

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Professor Mark White who is a Professor of History at Queen Mary University of London. They discuss his book on John F. Kennedy entitled, “Icon, Libertine, Leader: The Life and Presidency of John F. Kennedy”, and explore t…

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Political Parties and Legacies with Dr. Steven Hayward 32:03

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Steven Hayward who is the Edward L. Gaylord Visiting Professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine University . They discuss discusses the evolution of political eras in America, focusing on the indicators of political tran…

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Predicting Presidential Elections with Dr. Allan Lichtman 33:37

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Allan Lichtman who is a distinguished professor of history at American University, and the creator of the ‘Keys to the White House’ which has correctly predicted the outcomes of all US presidential elections since 1984…

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Presidential Power and PATCO with Dr. Andy Busch 40:48

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Andy Busch who is the Associate Director of the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. They discuss Dr. Busch’s new book entitled, Ronald Reagan and the Firing of the Air Traffic Cont…

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A Forgotten Founding Father with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky 37:28

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky who is a presidential historian and the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. They discuss Dr. Chervinsky’s new book, “Making the Presidency John Adams and the Preceden…

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A Man For The Whole People 44:13

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Randall Woods who is a Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas. They discuss Dr. Woods’ new book entitled, “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People,” John Quincy Adams’ upbringing, his ti…

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The CIA, Hollywood, and History with Janelle Neises 37:42

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Janelle Neises who serves in the Office of Public Affairs of the Central Intelligence Agency. They discuss the CIA museum, its mission and purpose, and what goes into actually selecting and approving the exhibits and artif…

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America’s Cold Warrior with Dr. James Graham Wilson 1:03:01

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. James Graham Wilson who serves as a Supervisory Historian at the U.S. Department of State. They discuss Dr. Wilson’s new book entitled, “America’s Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan…

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Tyler's Bullshit 1:05:16

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Send us a text We're back, baby! In this episode, the Ghoulies talk about the delectable death cult in The Menu, the 2022 American black comedy horror that's all about the details of some of the most delicious dishes we've ever seen. We'll discuss the (sometimes ethical) consumption of art, class warfare (eat the rich), and OF COURSE the food. We h…

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The United States and the INF Treaty with Dr. Luke Griffith 28:47

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Luke Griffith who is a Professor of Government and History at New Mexico Junior College. They discuss his latest book entitled, Unraveling the Gray Area Problem. Professor Griffith examines the role of the United State…

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The Challenger Disaster with Adam Higginbotham 47:08

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with British Journalist and New York Times bestselling Author Adam Higginbotham. They discuss his latest book entitled, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space. Mr. Higginbotham offers a dramatic a…

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Spirituali(tea) 51:45

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Witchdoctoralex returns to the show to talk about harsh criticisms on gossip blog Lipstick Alley, empathy for singer Cassie Ventura, lessons from media’s “Astrology Influencer” Mystic Lipstick, Godparents sleeping with their godchildren for mutual gain, Keke Palmer and much more.

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Archiving American History with Hon. Colleen Shogan 32:40

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Colleen Shogan who is the 11th Archivist of the United States. They discuss Dr. Shogan’s important role as the Archivist of the United States and the critical work she has to undertake to preserve and protect the histo…

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Economic Disruption & The Cold War with Dr. Michael De Groot 36:12

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Professor Michael De Groot who is an Assistant Professor of International Studies at Indiana University Bloomington. They discuss his latest book entitled, Disruption: The Global Economic Shocks of the 1970s and the End of…

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The Contest Over National Security with Dr. Peter Roady 34:38

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Professor Peter Roady who is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Utah. They discuss his latest book entitled, The Contest over National Security: FDR, Conservatives, and the Struggle to Claim the Most Po…

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Founding Partisans with Dr. H.W. Brands 49:29

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. H.W. Brands who is the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin. They discuss his latest book entitled, Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of…

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FDR’s Vice President & Russian Collusion with Dr. Benn Steil 54:29

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Benn Steil who serves as a Senior Fellow and as the Director of International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. They discuss his latest book entitled, The World That Wasn’t: Henry Wallace and the Fate of t…

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A Nuclear Free World with Dr. Stephanie Freeman 31:33

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Stephanie Freeman who is a Historian serving in the U.S. Department of State. They discuss her latest book: Dreams for a Decade: International Nuclear Abolitionism and the end of the Cold War. Freeman contrasts Preside…

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The Year That Broke Politics with Dr. Luke Nichter 50:21

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On this inaugural episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Luke Nichter who is a professor of History and the James H. Cavanaugh Endowed Chair in Presidential Studies at Chapman University. They discuss his latest book, The Year that Broke Politics. Named one of the …

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Anti Spiritual Reaganomics 42:21

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Witchdoctoralex discusses scarcity mindset, NYE traditions including 12 grapes at midnight, lessons of a broken heart, Keith Lee, Oil Lamps and threading petitions.

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Is it Spiritual Bypassing? 47:59

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Witchdoctoralex talks current transits, new moon energy, current events, ethical love spells, love spell scriptures, tampons in trees and much more.

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They Live | Ray-Bans & Reaganomics 1:03:13

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Send us a text In this episode of Clever Ghouls, the Ghouls have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass...and they're all out of bubble gum. Join them as they discuss John Carpenter's "They Live". This movie is filled with Alien Shades and Capitalist MasqueradesTM, and lots of deep commentary on consumerism, media control, socioeconomic inequali…

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Reality Bites | Dystopian Predictions Come True in "They Live" | Minisode w/ Maegan 11:07

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Send us a text When They Live first came out, it was not particularly well received. Critics said the writing was clunky, the music was too repetitive, the acting was too melodramatic, and most ironically, the storyline was entirely too far-fetched and improbable. My how times have changed. Or…haven’t changed. Released in 1988, this science fiction…

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Rocky Horror Picture Show | Rose Tints My World 46:01

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Send us a text On this episode, the Clever Ghouls tap-dancing across time and space to talk about The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 cult classic comedy horror musical written by Richard O’Brien and directed by Jim Sharman. We dig into topics like gender and sexual fluidity, some etymology and history of our language for the queer community, M…

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Obscurity to Adoration: The History of Cult Films | Minisode w/ Maegan 5:25

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Send us a text Cult films, a genre characterized by their devoted fan base and unconventional appeal, have carved a unique place in the history of cinema. This minisode with Maegan digs into the fascinating and ever-evolving world of cult films; tracing their origins, exploring their defining characteristics, and examining the factors that contribu…

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Your Unlucky Day: The History of Friday the 13th | Minisode w/ Maegan 5:41

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Send us a text When it comes to bad luck, there are few superstitions as pervasive in Western culture as that of Friday the 13th. Like crossing paths with a black cat and breaking a mirror, the notion of a day that can bring misfortune is deeply embedded (even if believers can’t quite explain why). Join Maegan in this minisode as she briefly walks …

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Midsommar [Pt 2] | Brains Be Brainin' 43:47

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Send us a text On Part 2 of the Midsommar epsiode, the Ghouls dig into all things brain. Join us as we take time to talk about the (mis)representation of mental illness in film, how we relate to Dani and why she felt like realistic representation, how trauma affects our brains, the importance of support systems, and so much more. Note from Maegan: …

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Midsommar [Pt 1] | Girl...Good For You... 54:01

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Send us a text On this episode, the Ghouls discuss the unsettling masterpiece that is "Midsommar." Directed by Ari Aster in 2019, this modern horror gem takes us far from the familiar jump scares and dark alleys, into the blinding daylight of a secluded Scandinavian commune. The chirping of birds and the warmth of the sun may seem inviting, but und…

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Hereditary [Pt 2] | Hot Fires & Piano Wires 56:45

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Send us a text On this episode, the Clever Ghouls continue to discuss Hereditary, the 2018 psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. This episode focuses on the filmmaking aspects of the movie and includes discussions surrounding the use of sound, psychological suspense, the use of miniatures, and a closer look into …

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Hereditary [Pt 1] | Don’t Lose Your Head 1:15:21

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Send us a text On this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Hereditary, the 2018 psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. Hereditary explores the lives of Annie, Peter, Charlie, and Steve as they navigate some suspicious activity following the death of Annie’s mother, Ellen. Join us as we take a closer look at this fi…

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Annihilation | It's...Unlike Us... 1:04:41

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Send us a text In this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Annihilation. Released in 2018 and directed by Alex Garland, this movie took us on a mind-altering journey into the heart of "The Shimmer," an iridescent and expanding phenomenon that defies the laws of nature. We talk about themes like the consequences of humans on nature and nature taken b…

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Shaky Cam: The History of Found Footage Films | Minisode w/ Maegan 7:12

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Send us a text From its humble beginnings to its widespread popularity, these films have redefined horror storytelling, delivering a sense of realism and terror like no other. Found footage films have carved a unique and chilling niche in the world of cinema, captivating audiences with their raw, immersive storytelling. Join Maegan in this minisode…

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The Blair Witch Project | Where's That Fucking Map?? 1:19:15

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Send us a text The Blair Witch Project, written, directed, AND edited by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez features the chilling tale of three student filmmakers who set out on an adventure near Burkittsville, Maryland to make a documentary about the local legend of the Blair Witch. It was revolutionary for its time, ushering in an era of found-foo…

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Perfect Blue (1997) | No, I'm the Real Thing... 56:55

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Send us a text On this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Perfect Blue, the 1997 horror anime film by Satoshi Kon. This movie follows a member of a Japanese idol group, Mima, who retires from music to pursue an acting career. As she becomes a victim of stalking, gruesome murders begin to occur, and she starts to lose her grip on reality. Mima, memb…

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The Babadook | WHY CAN'T YOU JUST BE NORMAL??? 1:50:58

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Send us a text On this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Jennifer Kent’s 2014 sleeper hit The Babadook. Based on Kent’s original short film, Monster, the movie stars Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman as a mother and son. Seven years after Amelia’s (Davis) husband dies while she’s in labor with Sam (Wiseman), we are introduced to the grief that permeate…

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Beetlejuice | It’s Showtime! 1:02:22

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Send us a text In this episode, the Clever Ghouls, Maegan & Blair, discuss Beetlejuice, the 1988 horror-comedy film written by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren and directed by Tim Burton. Beetlejuice is the story of Adam and Barbara Maitland as they navigate the afterlife after their untimely demise. The Maitlands decide to hire B…

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Eternal Bourgeoisie: The Bureaucracy of Life and Death in Beetlejuice | Minisode w/ Maegan 9:51

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Send us a text Beetlejuice is rich in its in-your-face symbolism and serves as a horror-comedy critique about the effects capitalism and consumerism have had on our lives to the extent bureaucracy follows us beyond death. It presents a whimsical and darkly comedic exploration of the bureaucracy of life and death. Through its imaginative portrayal o…

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Thank You Robot Overlords: AI & Horror | Minisode w/ Maegan 10:24

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Send us a text The representation of artificial intelligence in horror movies encapsulates our collective fascination and fear towards this evolving technology. Through personification, existential questions, and ethical dilemmas, these films confront us with the potential consequences of creating AI that surpasses human abilities and challenges ou…

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American Psycho | Murders & Executions Mostly 1:14:26

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Send us a text On this episode, join the Ghouls as they dig into Mary Harron’s 2000 film, American Psycho. The movie most notably stars Christian Bale and follows wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, who hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonis…