Best Joe Lipsett Podcasts (2025)

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The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) 1:20:44

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This week we're opening the Patreon vault to discuss The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) in anticipation of Renny Harlin's long overdue sequel, Chapter 2. We have a lot of thoughts about this first film, its negative reception, and how to evaluate what is really 1/3 of a single film. Plus: Rural horror, comparisons to the Fear Street trilogy and the Ca…

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Last Swim (2024) 27:16

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Brenna and Joe unofficially wrap up summer with Sasha Nathani's feature directorial debut Last Swim (2024). The UK film is about Ziba (Deba Hakmat), a girl with an undisclosed terminal disease, who plots one perfect day with her friends. It's beautiful, intimate, has a great friend group and secretly does a great job of addressing class and race. W…

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White Ladies in Crisis: Shirley (2020) 36:36

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Gena and Jenn take Joe on a tour of the past as we explore the world of tortured author Shirley Jackson in the forgotten pandemic film, Shirley (2020). The film is an intimate, meta tale featuring two great female leads in Elisabeth Moss and Odessa Young, plus a pair of shitty husbands, missing children, and an ambiguous lesbian attraction made lit…

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The Curse of La Llorona (2019) 48:56

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Our month of La Llorona coverage continues with Michael Chaves' feature directorial debut, The Curse of La Llorona (2019) starring Linda Cardellini. This film finally (!) includes water, but we're unsure what message it is making about motherhood and white saviors. Topics include: wasting Cardellini and Patricia Velásquez; bad parenting; questions …

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328) Andrew Craig - Why The UK is Falling Behind: Wealth, Tax & Missed Opportunities 1:02:23

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Today’s conversation is the return of Andrew Craig to CamBro Conversations for his 4th appearance on the podcast. Andrew is an investor, author, and commentator who has spent years helping people better understand finance, economics, and wealth creation. In this episode, we unpack the state of the UK economy, the policy failures of recent governmen…

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The Haunted (Patreon Clip) 3:22

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the 1991 made-for-TV movie The Haunted, which explores the same case that's tackled in The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today, including our episode on Last Rites! Theme M…

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Corpse Bride (2005) with Shelby Novak 2:01:14

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With this pod we will lift your sorrows. Your feed will never empty, for we will be your wine. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today for an episode on brides, grooms, and meddling parents in Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Ins…

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Riley (2023) 23:56

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Our last true "Sports Gay" entry is American football film Riley (2023) from writer/director Benjamin Howard. The film stars Jake Holley as the titular character, Dakota Riley, a promising high school football player who can't suppress his same sex attraction. The problem (and most interesting aspect of the film) is that his sexuality doesn't "fit"…

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The Birds (1963) 2:24:05

8d ago2:24:05

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Alma! We're covering another Alfred Hitchcock film with 1963's The Birds. It's Hitch, so prepare to get technical with Trace's production history and thanks to another essay from It Came From the Closet, Joe has a compulsory Melanie & Annie queer reading on deck. Plus: the one scene that doesn't work; our favorite pieces of editing; why bitchy Mela…

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 101 - Let The Right One In (2008) 40:37

8d ago40:37

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For Episode 101, we’re going Swedish with 2008’s Let the Right One In. Like many tales of vampirism that have been covered on this podcast, the analogy of vampirism as a disability is lit up in bold lights. But then there's also the aspects of caregiving, particularly the two main examples related to Eli seen in the film. Additional Reading The Pod…

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Skam S01 (2015): Episodes 1 - 2 24:58

8d ago24:58

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At the urging of past guest Alex Heeney, Joe and Brenna finally check out Skam, the "Norweigan Skins" that began airing in 2015. In the first two episodes, we under why the show translates to "Shame" as our main character Eva struggles with a terrible boyfriend, bad grades, and uncertain social popularity. Plus: two Chrises, absent parents, and a D…

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The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963) 39:46

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Jenn and Joe spend another week investigating Mexican La Llorona films with a look at Rafael Baledón's The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963). This 80-minute black and white film is a pretty bad adaptation, but this Mexican Gothic film has a Universal meets Hammer vibe that we adore. Plus: vampires, werewolves, trap doors, nods to Bava's Black Sunday…

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Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 2:18:09

9d ago2:18:09

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Throw on your white dress and meet us in the lab as we dissect the complex themes brought to life in James Whale’s deceptively feminist Bride of Frankenstein. We belong pod. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts: Je…

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327) Younes Sadaghiani - What The Left Don't Want You To Know About Radical Islam 56:17

10d ago56:17

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Today’s conversation is with Younes Sadaghiani. Younes studied politics at university having left Iran during the 2000s as it degenerated under the Islamic Republic. He has become a prominent voice online for his commentary on Iran, Islam, and UK politics. In this episode we unpack his personal journey, the realities of life under the Islamic Repub…

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Mailbag 45: Weeding The Library 15:11

13d ago15:11

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Brenna and Joe respond to listener mail from Shaun (about Book Weeding), Andrew (about Harry Potter references in Felix Ever After), and Tea, Books & Chocolate (about a great Douglas Copeland quote). Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (I…

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The Girls on The Boys: Banshee Season 3 1:15:58

13d ago1:15:58

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Jenn and Rachel head back to Pennsylvania—with a brief detour through New Orleans—to talk secret identities, police station standoffs, and gangsters of the week in Banshee season 3. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys Connect with your co-hosts: > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @theladykpod , @SfAntagonist , @MurderMFiction > Rachel:…

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Akira (1988) 1:55:00

15d ago1:55:00

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Hop on your motorcycle, avoid that "child" in the road and slide to a stop because we're discussing Katsuhiro Otomo's seminal anime Akira (1988)! Join us as we offer a primer on all things Akira, as well as its influences on, uh, everything. We then work our way through its very, very dense plot, which somehow condenses hundreds of manga pages into…

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The Conjuring: Last Rites (Patreon Clip) 3:54

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) the fourth and "final" entry in the mainline entries of The Conjuring Universe. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more than 400 hours of exclusive bonus content today! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted b…

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La Llorona: The Crying Woman (1933) 44:22

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Our first text on La Llorona takes us back to Mexico for Ramón Peón's 1933 film La Llorona or The Crying Woman (Watch on YouTube here). C/W: suicide This is the oldest movie we've covered on the pod to date, but there's plenty to discuss, including issues of race, class, and gender, especially across the film's three generational storylines. Plus: …

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A Good Girl's Guide To Murder 37:45

15d ago37:45

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Brenna and Joe dig into the death of Andie Bell with a look at Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2019) and S01 of the BBC3/Netflix series. There's plenty to like in this well-constructed mystery, particularly Pip, her burgeoning romance with Ravi, and the many, MANY twists and red herrings. Plus: Brenna's rant about a bizarre editorial…

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Micro Queers: O Fantasma (2000) 21:33

17d ago21:33

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We're celebrating the 25th anniversary of queer director João Pedro Rodrigues' controversial erotic drama O Fantasma (2000). There's a lot to unpack in this movie with very little dialogue or narrative tissue, as we follow protagonist Sérgio (Ricardo Meneses) from sexual encounter to sexual encounter. It's a strange (and occasionally very, very hot…

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326) Adam Ashe - The Reality of Scaling an Ecom Brand in the UK 1:11:41

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Today’s conversation is with Adam Ashe. Adam is the founder of Notox Skincare, a former pro rugby player for Glasgow Warriors and a Scotland International, the Co founder of Puresport, Investor and Consultant. In this episode, we go deep on Adam’s journey into the world of skincare and ecomm, the mindset work behind reinventing identity, and the le…

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Such Sights To Show: Episode 32 - Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005) feat. Trace Thurman 54:22

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Bryan and Joe reunite once again. This time they're "celebrating" the 20th anniversary of Rick Bota's Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005) and they've brought along Horror Queers' Trace Thurman. The film stars Henry Cavill in one of his first movie roles, but Rick Bota's movie drew ire from Hellraiser fans for its lack of Pinhead, as well as its mind-numbi…

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The Bride: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) with Rachel Reeves 1:56:53

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Looked dead, didn't we? The Lady Killers conclude their series on the Deadly Viper Assasination Squad while kicking off a month of killer brides with an episode dedicated to the formidable Beatrix Kiddo. The lioness has rejoined her pod, and all is right in the jungle. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @thela…

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Handsome Devil (2016) 21:09

20d ago21:09

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The second entry of our 'Sports Gays' theme is super cute Irish friend-com Handsome Devil (2016). Featuring a great supporting role by Andrew Scott (before he was, you know, "Andrew Scott"). Plus: muddled messages about conformity, 90s vibes, and the cycles of queer issues. Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find us Support th…

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From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) 2:30:23

22d ago2:30:23

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For Episode 350 (!) we decided we wanted a party, so we're headed south of the border to hang out at the Titty Twister with the Gecko brothers in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). From an epic game that lasts the whole episode to a little bit of drunken slurring by the end, this is a good time through and through. Plus: Quentin Taranti…

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1 Year Anniversary Special 52:05

22d ago52:05

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Jenn and Joe celebrate one year of Murder Made Fiction with a look back at the many titles and topics we’ve covered, including our faves from the Main Feed, Patreon, and which titles we wanna cover in the future! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (Twitter & Instagram) or send us an email: murdermadefiction@gmail…

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Book Club: Clap When You Land (2020) 26:34

22d ago26:34

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Book Club is back in session for the last time this summer as Brenna and Joe dig into Elizabeth Acevedo's novel in verse, Clap When You Land (2020). We're joined by listeners Tea, Books & Chocolate, as well as Miriam, who contribute their thoughts on this beautiful (near) perfect book. Expect discussions on class, race, gender, and money; whether t…

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 100 - A Walk Through the Cemetery (or Memory Lane) 1:16:33

23d ago1:16:33

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It is here: Episode 100 of Bodies of Horror! Let’s take a look back at some unique and stand-out episodes of the past almost 5 years and discuss what’s coming up for the next 100. On a personal note, I want to say how honored I am to have a platform to talk about films through this perspective and I am beyond grateful for the amazing folks it has b…

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La Llorona Primer 37:28

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Throughout Mexico and Central America, children grow up fearing La Llorona. Also known as the Weeping Woman, this menacing figure is said to lurk near various bodies of water, crying for her missing sons. Some believe she intentionally drowned her children while others claim their deaths were caused by the negligence of a shameless seductress. But …

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Book Review: Screaming and Conjuring (2025) 15:31

24d ago15:31

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Trace and Joe hit the stacks to check out Clark Collis' Screaming and Conjuring: The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie (Available Sept 2, 2025). This is your new Bible for contemporary horror films, complete with production info, tracking trends, and interesting facts about individual films and franchises. Questions? Comm…

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325) Grant Flynn - SAS Victory, Adult ADHD & Mental Resilience 1:22:15

25d ago1:22:15

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Today’s conversation is with Grant Flynn. Grant is the co-founder of Social Fit World, winner of SAS: Who Dares Wins Season 8 in 2023, and previously a competitor on BBC’s Ultimate Hell Week. Away from TV, he’s also known as the “Ninja Binman” and has built a reputation for resilience, energy, and pushing himself into the toughest environments. In …

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Griffin in Summer (2024) 13:53

27d ago13:53

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Here's a special spoiler-free bonus episode on writer/director Nicholas Colia's feature directorial debut Griffin in Summer (2024) about a 14-year old playwright who develops a crush on the 25 year old burn-out fixing his pool over the summer. It's an exceedingly funny, but surprisingly deep film with a cast that includes Owen Teague, Melanie Lynsk…