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Struggle Session

Struggle Session

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

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  • #450
    Oct 31, 2025 · 43 min

    Halloween 2025 w/ Christopher Jason Bell

    Filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell (Failed State, Miss Me Yet) joins me for a special Halloween edition of Struggle Session. We delve into some of our favorite horror films and recent releases including Weapons, Hellraiser, Saw, Cure, Ganja & Hess,...

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  • Oct 22, 2025 · 35 min

    We Want them Infected with Dr. Jonathan Howard

    Dr. Jonathan Howard chief of the neurology service at Bellevue Hospital joins us to discuss his book We Want Them Infected: How the Failed Quest for Herd Immunity Led Doctors to Embrace the Anti-vaccine Movement and Blinded Americans to the Threat of...

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  • #448
    Oct 22, 2025 · 18 min

    Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu

    Writer Kaila Yu joins me to discuss her new book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty.

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  • Oct 6, 2025 · 2 hr 56 min

    Ezra Klein vs Ta-Nehisi Coates w/ Briahna Joy Grey

    Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes ad free at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Ezra Klein has been on a roll with a series of podcasts defending Charlie Kirk's legacy, arguing for Democrats to run more anti-abortion candidates to...

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  • #443
    Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min

    Sinners w/ Briahna Joy Gray and Josh Olson [Unlocked]

    Now unlocked is this special crossover with Briahna's podcast Bad Faith. Get bonus episodes like this when they drop at http://patreon.com/strugglesession  ------------------------------------------ A Brief History of Violence screenwriter &...

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  • #447
    Sep 13, 2025 · 42 min

    1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes

    Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes ad free at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Ross Benes joins us to discuss his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. We explore the cultural...

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  • #446
    Aug 29, 2025 · 10 min

    Strange Days w/ Aaron Thorpe [Preview]

    Hear the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's patron exclusive bonus episode Leslie and Aaron jack in to Strange Days, an underappreciated sci fi cult classic directed by Kathryn Bigelow and co-written by James Cameron....

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  • #442
    Aug 11, 2025 · 26 min

    Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA w/ Will Sloan + Voicemails

    Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Is Ed Wood worst director of all time? Not a chance says our guest. On today's Struggle Session writer WIll Sloan joins us to discuss is new book Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA. We talk about the...

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  • May 16, 2025 · 36 min

    Capitalism Hates You: Marxism and The New Horror Film w/ Joshua Gooch

    Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's Struggle Session Joshua Gooch joins us to talk his new book Capitalism Hates You: Marxism and The New Horror Film. We discuss what modern horror has to offer horror, and vice versa. We also...

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  • #442
    May 5, 2025 · 21 min

    Sinners w/ Briahna Joy Gray and Josh Olson [Extended Preview]

    This episode is a special crossover with Briahna's podcast Bad Faith. Enjoy! Get the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession ------------------------------------------ A Brief History of Violence screenwriter & co-host of The Movies...

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  • May 1, 2025 · 2 hr 23 min

    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith w/ Bug Mane [Re-Release]

    Support the show by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Listen to the complete Bug Mane Commentaries: https://www.patreon.com/collection/539866 In honor of the theatrical re-release, here's a re-release of this fan-favorite...

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  • #442
    Apr 25, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    442 - Captain America Brave New World w/ Trevor Beaulieu

    Support the show by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's action-packed episode Trevor Beaulieu of Champagne Sharks joins Leslie to discuss Captain America: Brave New World! From the reshoots to the surprisingly radical comic...

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  • #441
    Apr 9, 2025 · 35 min

    Current Events with Taylor Lorenz

    Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes and brand new video episodes by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesession On today's episode journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us to discuss current events including the Rachel Zegler/Gal Gadot...

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  • Mar 1, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min

    Unlocked Bonus Episode: Alan Moore's Miracleman

    Get access to hundreds bonus episodes like this when they release by subscribing at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Originally Published 06/11/21 On today's episode of The Alan Moore Podcast Jack and Leslie discuss Miracleman with Trevor Beaulieu...

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  • Feb 27, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Sneak Peak: Nosferatu (2024) w/ Jamie Peck

    In this free SNEAK PREVIEW, Leslie and Jamie discuss the hoe-less Count Orlok (at least compared to Gary Oldman) and what's lacking from this version of Dracula. Minor spoiler alert! Much, much more in the full episode: Is the 2024 film original...

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  • Feb 21, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min

    The Best Movies and Worst Movies of 2024 w/ Hit Factory

    On today's all new episode of Struggle Session Leslie is joined by Aaron Casias & Carlee Gomes, the hosts of the hit podcast Hit Factory. We discussed the best and worst films of the year including Furiosa, Nickel Boys, Gladiator II, The...

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  • Jan 3, 2025 · 52 min

    Political Thrillers w/ Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson

    On today's episode of Struggle Session, Leslie is joined by Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson, the creators of the hit comic series Justice Warriors to discuss political thrillers. From the Manchurian Candidate to Enemy of the State, Marathon Man to The...

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  • #275
    Dec 3, 2024 · 2 hr 3 min

    Manhunter Commentary w/ Will Menaker [Unlocked]

    Unlocked from the archives! 08/19/2020 On today's special commentary episode Jack, Leslie, and Shannon are joined by Will Menaker (Chapo Trap House) to discuss Michael Mann's neon-drenched vibe thriller Manhunter. Support the show by subscribing:...

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