Best Jacob Tucker Podcasts (2025)

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2499 - Trump's Birthright Citizenship Run-Around w/ Jeet Heer 1:18:42

19m ago1:18:42

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We've made it to casual Friday folks! The Supreme Court had a field day yesterday with the Trump administration's attorney over their executive order to revoke birthright citizenship. Several of the justices, including conservatives, seemed to reject the argument that circuit court injunctions should only apply to the specific case in question. Aft…

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2498 - Latin America’s Hidden History; The AI Job Crisis Arrives w/ Greg Grandin, Brian Merchant 1:27:12

15h ago1:27:12

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It's an Emma-jority Thursday and we got a great show for you. Emma talks to Historian and Author Greg Grandin about his new book America, América: A New History of the New World. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747326/america-america-by-greg-grandin/ After that, writer Brian Merchant discusses his reporting on AI and it's encroachment on h…

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2497 - Fight Over Republican Cuts to Medicaid & "Abundance" w/ Ezra Klein 1:27:17

31m ago1:27:17

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Today Sam has his much-anticipated discussion with Ezra Klein about his book Abundance, tune in! Sam and Ezra's convo is wide-ranging, but focuses mostly on housing, regulation and the influence of money in politics. But first, Sam checks on the Republicans' efforts to make cuts to Medicaid. To hear more from Ezra, check out his podcast The Ezra Kl…

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2496 - Trump Cashes In On US-Middle East 'Diplomacy' w/ Jeremy Scahill 1:31:20

21m ago1:31:20

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Sam and Emma welcome Dropsite's Jeremy Scahill for the latest developments on the Trump administration's diplomatic push in the Middle East as well as Jeremy's recent interviews with senior leaders of Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas. It's the perfect context to understanding what might lie ahead for Gaza with the shifting Trump administration's…

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You have what you need 14:50

3h ago14:50

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Jacob d iscusses the importance of having the right mindset and will power to keep going regardless of where you’re going and what you’ve gone through. You have more than enough to make it. Jacob breaks down why regardless of the hell that you have faced it only builds mental toughness for your future…

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2495 - Decoding Trump's Tariffs & Inflation w/ Mark Blyth 1:26:51

18h ago1:26:51

1:26:51

In addition to Trump's erratic trade policies, Republicans are also working to defund vital programs like Medicare and Social Security in their upcoming legislative push. AOC has an explainer on how the GOP is looking to cut nearly a trillion dollars out of Medicare and give it to billionaires. After that, Sam speaks to Mark Blyth to help unpack Tr…

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2494 - Trump Tariff Failure Will Be Taken Out On Migrants w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton & David Feldman 2:41:58

7d ago2:41:58

2:41:58

It's a Sam-solo casual Friday and Digby is here to wrap up the week that was. Sam takes in the Fox News discussion about the pope, which acknowledges that Jesus would be on the side of migrants if he was alive today, but also wonders whether he'd be as political as some of the leaders of the Catholic church have been. Then Sam and Digby marvel at J…

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2493 - India-Pakistan's Dangerous Standoff Intensifies w/ Irfan Nooruddin 1:00:32

5d ago1:00:32

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Trump is touting his trade deal with the U.K., which he bragged will lead to an increased influx in the number of Rolls Royces to the U.S. He also says that the mounting crisis at America's ports, which could lead to people losing their jobs, is proof that the U.S. economy isn't losing money. It's a real head scratcher. After that, Georgetown profe…

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2492 - Trump Builds Deportation Army; HHS Pushes Trans Conversion w/ Austin Kocher, Kellan Baker 1:26:36

9d ago1:26:36

1:26:36

It's an Emma-jority Wednesday and we've got 2 great guests for you. First though, Emma and Matt soak in some of the horrifying news coming out of Israel's siege on Gaza, where children are starving. The Trump administration has compounded the problem by continuing to support the Israeli military onslaught as they plan to intensify operations there.…

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2491 - Trump's Multi-Pronged Assault on Immigrant's Rights w/ Naureen Shah 1:09:53

7d ago1:09:53

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The ACLU's Deputy Director of Government Affairs, Equality Division joins Sam and Emma to discuss the Trump administration's multi-pronged assault on immigrant's rights. Check out these resources regarding crack downs on immigrants: https://ayuda.com/ in Washington DC: https://www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com…

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2490 - Trump Tries to Justify the Impact of Tariffs w/ Todd Tucker 1:11:41

8d ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Donald Trump isn't sure that migrants are entitled to due process, or if he needs to uphold the Constitution. He says he'll check with Attorney General Pam Bondi though and get back to us. That's just one of many bonkers moments from the president's sit down interview with NBC's Meet the Press. It's Funday Monday folks! The Roosevelt Institute's di…

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2489 - Mike Walz Out, Miller's Immigration Horror w/ Mehdi Hasan, Matt Lieb 2:34:25

11d ago2:34:25

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Casual Friday is finally upon us! Sam and Emma take in the spectacle that was State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce finding out in real time during a press briefing that National Security Adviser Tim Waltz had been re-assigned to be the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. while her boss Marco Rubio was replacing him. After that, Sam and Emma talk to Me…

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Keep on Keeping on 14:21

15d ago14:21

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Jason discusses the importance of focusing on what you want and to cut the noise and ties that is holding you hostage and preventing you from being successful.

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2488 - Mohsen Mahdawi Freed; Trump To Steal Debtor Wages? w/ Shezza Abboushi Dallal, Astra Taylor 1:10:09

12d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

It's an Emma-jority Report May Day, and we've got a jam-packed show for you. one of Mohsen Mahdawi's lawyers Shezza Abboushi Dallal is here to talk about his release from ICE detention and what lies ahead ahead for his case. She's also on Mahmoud Khalil's legal defense team. After that, Emma talks to Astra Taylor about the restarting of collections…

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Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 1:19:30

12d ago1:19:30

1:19:30

This week Nikki and Kate watched Tucker and Dale vs. Evil and discussed Murphy’s Law, Alan Tudyk’s genius, and tapeworms. Rated R Content warnings: Bees/wasps, mention of r*pe, sexual assault, cutting, finger mutilation, someone struggling to breathe, someone is burned alive, torture, blood, gore, audio gore, gun violence, car crash, hospital scene…

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2487 - Economy Shrinks In Trump's First 100 Days; GOP War on Social Security w/ Martin O'Malley 1:13:50

16d ago1:13:50

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The U.S. economy shrunk by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025 according to the Commerce Department. That's a huge splash of cold water on the Trump administration's celebrations marking his first 100 days in office. In addition to that, Trump gave an interview to ABC News last night where he acknowledges he could bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from…

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2486 - Trump's Assault on the Regulatory State & Canada's Elections w/ Rohit Chopra & Luke Savage 1:24:22

17d ago1:24:22

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It's Newsday Tuesday. Up top, Sam and Emma take in the White House's angry response to the news that Amazon had started to display the cost of tariffs on it's orders on one of its websites, before Amazon quickly back-peddled and apologized. Sam and Emma then talk to the former head of the CFPB and the FTC Rohit Chopra on the Trump administration ta…

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2485 - Trump's Tariff Blowback & Battles In The Courts w/ Elie Mystal 1:28:52

15d ago1:28:52

1:28:52

It was a busy news weekend so it's a pretty jam-packed show today. First Emma and Sam take in the latest Trump administration spin on the blowback from their self-imposed tariff disaster. After that, they're joined by The Nation's legal analyst and justice correspondent Elie Mystal who breaks down some of the overarching legal issues that have emer…

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2484 - Immigration Judge Arrested, Tariff Tizzy w/ Krystal Ball 1:21:35

18d ago1:21:35

1:21:35

We've made it to Friday folks. Krystal Ball will be here to break down the wild week that was. First, Sam and Emma discuss Donald Trump's memecoin dinner and the amount of money he's made since taking office just over a month ago. Then Krystal, Sam and Emma discuss the arrest of an immigration judge by the FBI in Wisconsin for allegedly protected a…

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2483 - Trump’s Memecoin Scam; Michigan Senate Race Heats Up w/ Jacob Silverman, Abdul El-Sayed 1:09:24

22d ago1:09:24

1:09:24

It's a jam-packed show for today's Emmajority Report, starting with some alarming news about the Trump administration cutting funding for vital research on women's health. After that, Emma talks to Jacob Silverman about Donald Trump's crypto shenanigan sand how the Trump camp is financially benefitting from manipulating the markets. Check out Jacob…

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2482 - Trump's Attack on the IRS & Tesla gets DOGE'd w/ Merici Vinton 1:18:37

20d ago1:18:37

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Elon Musk's star is in retrograde following Tesla's abysmal earnings report. This as Trump continues to take a sledge hammer to the IRS and other federal agencies. We have Merici Vinton on the show today, who is a former staffer at the U.S. Digital Service Department, which became absorbed by DOGE when Donald Trump took office. She's also a former …

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2481 - The Cases That Could Break Up Google & Facebook + Trump's Pentagon Implosion 1:08:36

24d ago1:08:36

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Newsday Tuesday! Sam and Emma break down the latest news leaking out of the Pentagon, as well as Fox News host Will Cain's non-apology after acknowledging he was wrong about doubting that Donald Trump had ever said that he wanted to deport U.S. citizens. Republican congressman Austin Scott gives some hints as to how Republicans are planning to make…

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2480 - Evil & Stupid: Trump Regime's Weekend Round-Up 1:13:46

22d ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Sam is back from vacation and he and Emma have a lot of news to get through today. Pope Francis has passed away shortly after meeting with Vice President JD Vance, there's a fresh story of leaked DoD Secretary Pete Hegseth's communications about U.S. operations in Yemen, and there's lots of news on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. …

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2479 - Winning on Immigration and Fighting Oligarchy w/ Rep. Greg Casar, Cody Johnston 1:34:14

28d ago1:34:14

1:34:14

It's casual Good Friday, and oh what a week it's been. Emma breaks down Senator Chris Van Hollen's meeting with his constituent Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, as well as the way the White House and Bukele are trying to spin it. After that, Emma speaks with the new chairman of the House Progressive Caucus Rep. Greg …

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2478 - MAGA’s End-Times Fascism; RFK Jr’s War On Public Health w/ Naomi Klein, MarkAlain Déry 1:26:40

29d ago1:26:40

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It's a busy Thursday here at MR HQ, and Emma dives right into the significance Judge James Boasberg's finding cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for not adhering to his previous order on deportations. Meanwhile, Senator Chris Van Hollen is in El Salvador where he's been prevented from visiting his Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Then…

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2477 - Trump vs Kilmar Abrego Garcia; Alamo Workers Win Big w/ Anna Bower, NYC Alamo United 1:20:21

28d ago1:20:21

1:20:21

Halfway through Emma-jority week and we're still just getting started. We check in on a Chuck Grassley town hall where he's confronted by angry constituents in a small town in Iowa. Then Emma is joined by Lawfare senior editor Anna Bower to break down the legal back and forth between the Trump administration and Kilmar Abrego Garcia's legal team. C…

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2476 - Constitutional Crisis Intensifies; How Weapons Sales Drive US Policy w/ Annelle Sheline 1:22:11

1M ago1:22:11

1:22:11

It's a Newsday Tuesday with Emma on the mic. She recaps the chilling spectacle that was the Bukele-Trump Oval Office meeting / press availability, including the Kafkaesque exchange over the wrongfully deported Maryland father Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. As Emma explains, despite the Supreme Court's ruling that the administration must make an effo…

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2475 - Trump’s Tariff Thrashing; Bukele Goes To Washington w/ Roberto Lovato 1:21:28

29d ago1:21:28

1:21:28

It's Monday, the first day of an Emma-jority week, so buckle up! First, Emma breaks down the latest tariff chaos, with Howard Lutnik and Peter Navarro singing different tunes in explaining why goods like computers, cell phones and the much coveted chips are being exempted from the tariffs. But Navarro doesn't want you tall them exemptions though ju…

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Trust in God 19:59

1M ago19:59

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Jacob discusses the importance of focusing on doing it now and not delaying your success! As he continues his journey Jacob expresses his personal journey towards success while remembering the hard times when you make it along your journey to make your win that much sweeter.

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Se7en 1:52:12

1M ago1:52:12

1:52:12

This week Nikki and Kate watched Se7en and discussed pathetic fallacy and precipitation, meticulous set dressing, and the origin of PBR. Rated R for grisly afterviews of horrific and bizarre killings and for strong language Content warnings: Death by suicide, sexual assault/r*pe, torture, anti-fat bias, homophobia, ableism, slurs, dead animals, cut…

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Failure before success! 14:26

2M ago14:26

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Jacob has conversation in reference to the trials you will face when adversity arises! Jacob expresses how while on your journey you will fail before you win, but embrace the moment that comes with the journey!

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Remember the hard times! 23:31

2M ago23:31

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Jacob is back to express the importance of mindset along your journey toward success and how it is vital to stay mentally prepared. Jacob speaks on his prior hardships and how to keep a mental note in times when you may want to quit.

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Jacob's Ladder 1:37:05

2M ago1:37:05

1:37:05

This week Nikki and Kate watched Jacob’s Ladder and discussed undercranking, heaven and hell in lighting, and being jumpscared by Macaulay Culkin. Rated R Blood, gore, audio gore, racial slurs, homophobic slurs, ableist slurs, ableism, institutionalization, needles/syringes, gun violence, PTSD If you like what we’re doing, rate and review us on App…

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Can’t stop won’t stop! 17:27

2M ago17:27

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Jacob is back at it again, discussing the importance of mental focus and breaking through the barriers regardless of what you have been through or where you may come from!

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Ava's Possessions 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

This week Nikki and Kate watched Ava’s Possessions and discussed the debunked gateway drug theory, neon lights, and outer demons. Rated R Content warnings: Blood, gore, vomit, possession, death of an animal, hospital scene, institutionalization You can check out all of the past episodes as well as our extended episode notes on the Just Ghoul With I…

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You got this! 22:22

3M ago22:22

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Jacob discusses why you need to maximize your potential, push yourself beyond where you want to go, and why you must embrace the know until you make a yes! Striving for perfection will obtain greatness!

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Byzantium 1:36:24

3M ago1:36:24

1:36:24

This week Nikki and Kate watched Byzantium and discussed the representation of sex workers in horror, classic seaside lighting, and very polite vampires. Rated R Content warnings: Throat cut, beheading, blood, gore, audio gore, r*pe (offscreen/implied), hospital scene, needles/syringes, cancer You can check out all of the past episodes as well as o…

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Don’t trust a leach! 15:31

3M ago15:31

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Jacob discusses the importance of having balance and to protect your peace in order to find your success

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Oculus 1:47:13

4M ago1:47:13

1:47:13

This week Nikki and Kate watched Oculus and discussed the many uses of mirrors in horror, sterile and sickly lighting, and triple bamboozles. Rated R Content warnings: Blood, gore, finger mutilation, audio gore, death of a dog, child abuse, someone struggling to breathe, intimate partner violence, possession, gaslighting, animal abuse, choking, tee…

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Cuckoo 1:39:59

4M ago1:39:59

1:39:59

This week Nikki and Kate watched Cuckoo and discussed brood parasitism, the juxtaposition of welcoming colors and a hostile environment, and egg squiggles. Rated R for violence, bloody images, language, and brief teen drug use. Content warnings: Blood, gore, audio gore, body horror, stalking, gaslighting, sexual assault, someone struggling to breat…

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The Science of Equestrian Sports with Inga Wolframm 2:01:14

4M ago2:01:14

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In this episode of TRT the Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative bond between humans and horses, exploring their role in mental health, biodiversity, and sustainable environments. My guest Inga Wolframm, shares personal stories and insights on why preserving equestrian sports and why creating natural living conditions for horses is essentia…

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Mama (2013) 1:35:53

5M ago1:35:53

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This week Nikki and Kate watched Mama and discussed the story of Genie Wiley, scare chord repetition, and hair mops. Rated PG-13 for violence and terror, some disturbing images, and thematic elements Content warnings: Child abuse, death of a child, intimate partner violence, blood, gore, audio gore, spiders, body horror, broken bones, seizures, hos…

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It’s in you, Not on you! 11:46

5M ago11:46

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Jacob is back with motivation and power on how to improve yourself! The power that is installed within you is more than enough to go the distance , withstand the storm and ensure that you succeed

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We Are What We Are 1:29:06

5M ago1:29:06

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This week Nikki and Kate watched We Are What We Are and discussed the Donner-Reed Party, nature motifs, and how public school is the real hero here. Rated R for disturbing violence, bloody images, some sexuality, nudity and language Content warnings: Cannibalism, blood, gore, audio gore, child abuse, someone is restrained, a head is squashed, cutti…

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The Void 1:27:27

6M ago1:27:27

1:27:27

This week Nikki and Kate watched The Void and discussed primary and secondary colors, twists on the cosmic horror subgenre, and also the utter betrayal of the closed captions. Content warnings: Blood, gore, a head is squashed, body horror, someone is restrained, cutting, someone struggling to breathe, decapitation, someone is burned alive, amputati…

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#27 Packers POV: Evan Williams 16:11

6M ago16:11

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In this episode of the Packers POV podcast, safety Evan Williams talks about growing up in California, details his relationship with Packers fans and shares his goals for the rest of this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Green Bay Packers

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Smile 1:50:14

6M ago1:50:14

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This week Nikki and Kate watched Smile and discussed ethical dilemmas, the majesty of the daxophone, and monotonous trauma. Rated R for strong violent content, grisly images, and language Content warnings: Death by suicide, blood, gore, audio gore, gaslighting, possession, death of an animal, child abuse, stalking, drug abuse, ableism, cutting, eye…

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The power within 15:30

6M ago15:30

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The power from within is what you must tap into to ensure your success to get you through your journey!

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I Saw the TV Glow 1:21:03

7M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

This week Nikki and Kate watched I Saw the TV Glow and discussed liminal spaces, the horror of feeling forced to apologize for your very being, and the Manscent. Content warnings: Child abuse, intimate partner violence, cutting, self harm, blood, gore, someone is buried alive, ableism, someone struggling to breathe, asthma attack, panic attack, bod…

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Talk to Me 1:20:16

7M ago1:20:16

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This week Nikki and Kate watched Talk to Me and discussed deviations from the possession film formula, the horror of laughter, and the residual haunting of the Head On commercials. Content warnings: Death by suicide, blood, gore, audio gore, eye mutilation, finger mutilation, possession, sexual assault, death of an animal, car accident, broken bone…

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