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 

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A Brief History of Violence screenwriter & co-host of The Movies that Made Me Josh Olson and Struggle Session co-host Leslie Lee III join the show to discuss the movie everyone's talking about: Ryan Coogler's Jim Crow vampire film Sinners. In a spoiler-filled episode (you are warned), the trio debate what the movie is trying to say about race, freedom, religion, and vampirism before delving into the media controversy surrounding Variety's coverage of the film's box office earnings.

Produced by Armand Aviram. Bad Faith Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

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Ross Benes joins us to discuss his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. We explore the cultural landscape of the late 90s including the impact of The Jerry Springer Show on reality TV, the influence of Vince McMahon on politics, how Juggalos defined outsider culture, Nu metal's MTV-sponsored angst, and the rise of video games from kiddie hobby to big business.

Guest Link:https://www.rossbenes.com/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:46 What is Low Culture?
05:28 The Impact of Jerry Springer on Modern Culture
08:27 Kayfabe and Professional Wrestling's Influence
17:34 Trump's Pro Wrestling Persona and Kayfabe
25:27 The Insane Clown Posse
28:09 The Evolution of Fan Culture in Music
36:05 Video Games: From Low Culture to Mainstream
41:37 Was 1999 The Peak?

Upcoming episodes:

Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty w/ Kaila YuLeave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284

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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.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:59 Strange Days Review
04:49 Character Analysis and Performances
07:51 Exploring Squid Technology
11:44 Would You Jack In?
15:57 Racial Commentary
22:29 Soundtrack Discussion
27:02 Visual Style
32:08 Angela Bassett as Mace
35:53 LAPD Death Squads
56:36 Cyberpunk Reading Recommendations

Upcoming episodes:1
999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times w/ Ross Benes
Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty w/ Kaila Yu

Leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284

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Beats by King Koeth: linktr.ee/andrewkoeth

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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 infamous director’s artistic legacy, how his films challenge the concept of “bad” movies, the enduring charm of Plan 9 from Outer Space, and the shockingly progressive Glen or Glenda.Plus voicemails on brand movies, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Sam Raimi.


Guest Links: https://www.willsloan.ca/

Upcoming episodes:

Strange Days with Aaron Thorpe
1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times w/ Ross Benes
Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty w/ Kyla Yu

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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 analyze some recent horror films including Hereditary, Gaia, The Witch and more.

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Guest Links: https://joshuagooch.com/

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This episode is a special crossover with Briahna's podcast Bad Faith. Enjoy!

Get the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession

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A Brief History of Violence screenwriter & co-host of The Movies that Made Me Josh Olson and Struggle Session co-host Leslie Lee III join the show to discuss the movie everyone's talking about: Ryan Coogler's Jim Crow vampire film Sinners. In a spoiler-filled episode (you are warned), the trio debate what the movie is trying to say about race, freedom, religion, and vampirism before delving into the media controversy surrounding Variety's coverage of the film's box office earnings.Produced by Armand Aviram.Bad Faith Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Visit our website at http://sesh.show

Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284

Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesession

Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to [email protected] up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

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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 episode!09/24/19 - On today's special commentary episode Bug Mane joins us before the tour to complete our rewatch of the Star Wars prequels. 30 years of epic space-faring fantasy comes down to this, the last Star Wars film ever made. 

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L*vecraft Country - Episode 1/The Outsider
On this special mini-series Jack and Leslie discuss the first episode of HBO's Lovecraft Country as well as H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Outsider."
Tune: S U R V I V E - Other [ https://survive.bandcamp.com/album/rr7349 ]
L*vecraft Country - Episode 2 / "The Doom That Came to Sarnath"
On this episode of our special mini-series on Lovecraft Country Jack, Leslie, and Emma discuss the second episode and the H.P. Lovecraft short story The Doom That Came to Sarnath.
Tune: S U R V I V E - Other [ https://survive.bandcamp.com/album/rr7349 ]
L*vecraft Country - Episode 03 - "Dreams in the Witch House" w/ Joe Hartzler
On this episode of our special mini-series on Lovecraft Country Leslie and Emma are joined by comedian and actor Joe Hartzler to discuss the third episode and the H.P. Lovecraft short story "Dreams in the Witch House."  Jack is turned into a ghost. 
See Joe Live at 5PM PST weekdays at https://twitch.tv/fartzler 
Tune: Florescent Grey - New McCarthyism [https://fluorescent-grey.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-heavy-agenda-ost-vl1-edition-2019]
L*vecraft Country - Episodes 4&5 w/ Briahna Joy Gray ("The Thing on the Doorstep")
On this episode of our special mini-series on Lovecraft Country Leslie and Emma are joined by Briahna Joy Gray to discuss the fourth and fifth episodes and the H.P. Lovecraft short story "The Thing on the Doorstep."
Check out Brie's new show at www.patreon.com/badfaithpodcast 
Check out Gretchen Felker-Martin: https://www.patreon.com/scumbelievable 
Tune: Florescent Grey - New McCarthyism [https://fluorescent-grey.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-heavy-agenda-ost-vl1-edition-2019]
L*vecraft Country Episodes 6-8 and "The Call of Cthulhu" w/ Ashley Ray
On this episode of our special mini-series on Lovecraft Country Leslie and Jack are joined by writer and comedian Ashley Ray to discuss episodes six through eight and the H.P. Lovecraft short story "The Call of Cthulhu."
Check out Ashley and support her new show at https://twitter.com/theashleyray
Tune: Florescent Grey - New McCarthyism [https://fluorescent-grey.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-heavy-agenda-ost-vl1-edition-2019]
"The Dunwich Horror" and Lovecraft Country 9 & 10
On this episode Jack and Leslie discuss H.P. Lovecraft's "The Dunwich Horror" and episodes 9 and 10 of Lovecraft Country!
Read "The Dunwich Horror" here: https://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/dh.aspx 
Tune: Florescent Grey - New McCarthyism [https://fluorescent-grey.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-heavy-agenda-ost-vl1-edition-2019]

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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 series that inspired it, we cover it all. We also talk about Sam Raimi's M.A.N.T.I.S. starring Carl Lumbly, a Black superhero show so far ahead of it's time that the studio destroyed it.

Guest Links: http://champagnesharks.blubrry.net/

M.A.N.T.I.S. TV Movie: https://youtu.be/L9WivO9ga-0?si=DUlk03_BoD4bcsWj‘

M.A.N.T.I.S.’ Undergoes Pilot-to-Series Changes : New Producers of TV Series About an African American Super-Hero Cite Creative Reasons; Others Claim Racism https://archive.ph/ACaqg

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On today's episode journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us to discuss current events including the Rachel Zegler/Gal Gadot Snow White Controversy, Jeffrey Goldberg's war crime text chat saga, and the dismantling of public health measures amidst the ongoing pandemic.Taylor is the founder of User Mag which covers the intersection of internet culture, politics, and free speech.

Guest Links: https://www.usermag.co/

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