🌟 Welcome to Episode 44! Join us for a special very special episode featuring the crew from Pod 49, the dedicated podcast that championed AMC's beloved series Lodge 49. In this engaging conversation, we explore the origins of Pod 49 with the team: Bart DeCoursy, Claire Edwards, Jim Flood and Chris Lawrence - from their early days of reaching out to AMC's publicity team to their successful run of cast interviews. Our guests share their personal journeys of discovering Lodge 49, discussing how the show's unique blend of magical realism, optimism, and deep philosophical themes resonated with them.

The conversation weaves through discussions of similar shows to saitiate your television binging and exploring themes of found family and human growth. We dive into the occult elements of Lodge 49, its portrayal of secret societies, and how it differs from typical Hollywood depictions. The Pod 49 crew also shares insights about their favorite characters, including Jackie Loomis and her fascinating story arc. And ask the question, "what happened to L. Marvin Metz?"

Whether you're a longtime fan of Lodge 49 or new to the series, this episode offers a fascinating look at how a group of passionate fans turned their love for an unconventional show into something special, creating a community of their own along the way.

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⭐GUEST LINKS

➡️Pod 49 Acast page: https://shows.acast.com/pod-49

➡️Pod 49 Apple Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-49/id1476317940

➡️Pod 49 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HQW0xLCdh5Bf77e0z4Xv1

➡️Pod 49 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pod49podcast/

➡️Chris Lawrence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrislarry33/

➡️Claire Edward's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claire_and_presentdanger/

➡️Jim Flood's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwflood/

➡️Bart's Bar Rullo's in Brooklyn, NY: https://rullosbrooklyn.com/

➡️Bart's Bar Rullo's in Brooklyn, NY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rullosbrooklyn/

 

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