The Flanacast

The Flanacast

By Dina Grilli and Michelle MaccaroneTV & FilmAfter Shows
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The Flanacast episodes

  • Episode 39: "Stranger Danger" (Midnight Club Ep 5 - 'See You Later')

    On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle continue their way through 'The Midnight Club' as they break down episode five, 'See You Later.  They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.

     

    TW: Terminal Illness, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation

     

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

    58 min
  • Episode 38: "High School Noir" (Midnight Club Ep 4: 'Gimme a Kiss')

    On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are breaking down episode four of The Midnight Club, 'Gimme a Kiss'.  They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.

     

    TW: Terminal Illness, STDs, Homophobia

     

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 37: "The Best Towel" (Midnight Club Ep 3 - 'The Wicked Heart')

    On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are breaking down episode three of The Midnight Club, featuring the (start of) supernatural-tinged serial killer story 'The Wicked Heart'.  They contextualize the series in terms of their elder millennial perspective on the 90s, as well as the Christopher Pike source material.

     

    TW: Self harm, suicidal ideation, terminal illness, cults

     

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 36: "She Doesn't Go Here" (Midnight Club Ep 2: 'The Two Danas')

    On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down episode 2 of The Midnight Club, featuring one of their favorite stories from Christopher Pike, The Two Danas.  They chat about the episode in the context of their 90s upbringings, as well as the source material. 

     

    TW: Terminal Illness, Self-harm, Drug Addiction/Abuse

     

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 35: "An Excellent CD Case" (Midnight Club Ep 1: 'The Final Chapter')

    On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle jump into their coverage of The Midnight Club, based upon the works of Christopher Pike.  Join them as they discuss the series in relationship to their 90's youth, and explore the source material's impact on the series as well.

     

    TW:  Terminal Illness

     

     from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 34: "The Glorious Days of Myspace" ('Shelby Oaks')

    Dina and Michelle mark their triumphant return from hiatus by covering the Mike Flanagan produced film, "Shelby Oaks".  Be forewarned, this is a full recap that includes SPOILERS for the film (and a brief spoiler for Immaculate at some point).

     

    TW: Suicide, Miscarriage, SA

     

    Kars for Kids Jingle: https://youtu.be/K8UV7SAhvG4?si=jClOIPPFbfDrPMC6

    Stick Stickly Address Jingle: https://share.google/wtyey7aml4zbrniWg 

     

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

    1 hr 26 min
  • Bonus Episode: Out of Office Message

    Michelle and Dina will be on hiatus for a little while, but here's a quick run down of some announcements and housekeeping before they do!

     

    Continue to check our Instagram account, @Flanacastpod while we are away for more news from the world of Mike Flanagan and other projects we are working on!

     

    We'll return soon with another run of episodes breaking down Mike Flanagan's work, so stay tuned for that in a month or two!

    10 min
  • Episode 33: "The Bev-a-Thon" (Midnight Mass, Book VII: 'Revelation')

    We're at the end of Midnight Mass, and Dina and Michelle are breaking down all the chaos that is ensuing on Crockett Island.  Join them as they share all the details of this limited series' epic conclusion; all the Flanalogues, themes, and relevance to today.

     

    TW:  Islamophobia, Suicide, Alcoholism

     

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ



    1 hr 43 min
  • Episode 32: "How Organs Work" (Midnight Mass Book 6: 'Acts of the Apostles')

    On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are taking on the penultimate episode of Midnight Mass, Book 6: 'Acts of the Apostles'.  Join them as they continue with their analysis of the limited series, including anecdotes from their Catholic upbringings, and the usual rabbit holes they fall into as they prepare to discuss an episode.

     

    TW: Suicide, Islamophobia, Cremation and death care

     

    Additional notes:  The Mortician Influencer Dina cannot recall during recording is LaurentheMortician

     

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ



    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 31: "WTF, I'm Undead" (Midnight Mass Book V: 'Gospel')

    Join Michelle and Dina (and of course a pop in by good Old Nosferatu) as they tackle one of the heaviest and surprising episodes of Midnight Mass, Book V: 'Gospel'.   The episode includes all the hard hitting analysis, personal anecdotes from their Catholic upbringings, and quips to lighten the mood that you've come to expect from the pod.

     

    TW: Suicide, Pregnancy Loss

     

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone

    License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ



    1 hr 25 min

About The Flanacast

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The Flanacast is a recap and analysis podcast dedicated to the work of Mike Flanagan. Join us for deep dives into the films and series created by Mr. Flanagan and his corps of amazing actors and filmmakers, as well as the source material that several of his works are based on.