The Tainted Love Podcast

"The things we do for love like this are ugly, mad, full of sweat and regret"

Zobo & Daddy are back to bid farewell to 2025 as we discuss Crimson Peak directed by Guillermo del Toro! We're digging into gothic romance, performative males, and incest. We also give some thoughts on the year's crop of Tainted Love-coded films. See you in the new year, consensual kisses for all!

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“Would you jump off a cliff for me? Into a pit of razor blades and lemon juice?”

Zobo & Daddy are both moving, so we're a bit loopy and needed something light to giggle at. We're talking about Odd Thomas directed by Stephen Sommers; which isn't really a romance movie, but has a pair of lovers with exceptional chemistry. Topics include first crushes, high school sweethearts, destiny, and how "perfect relationships" always have room to grow.

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"I want to master life and death..."

Time for Daddy & Zobo to cover their first sequel, as we discuss Nekromantik 2 directed by Jörg Buttgereit. This film exchanges (some) of the filth of the original for something more delicate. We discuss kinks that pushed us too far, Jörg's improved filmmaking, and how this film is a feminist masterpiece on one's right to a proper orgasm!

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"I’m the master of your soul, of your body...”

Trigger warning: sexual assault

Zobo is back from her holiday in Sicily, which is perfect for DeVaughn's choice this episode as we explore an Italian Giallo film The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion directed by Luciano Ercoli. We're exploring the thin line between kink & sexual assault, complacency in marriage, bossa nova scores, and a thrilling account of Zobo's porno-esque experience.

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Trigger warning: discussion of implied sexual abuse

Is your romantic fantasy a murder spree fever dream? Do we have the film for you! Daddy & Zobo are taking a ride with Mickey & Mallory Knox talkin' Natural Born Killers, originally written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Oliver Stone. We're discussing how "Knights in Shining Armor" come in many forms, the looney tunes take on Bonnie & Clyde, and how some marriages really are for better or for worse.

“Doesn’t anyone in Hollywood believe in kissing anymore?”

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Time to take a bite out of some South Korean fare as Daddy & Zobo discuss Thirst directed by Park Chan-wook. We're once again examining the toxic traits of a vampiric relationship, with a dash of science vs faith debates and a heaping of carnal sexuality. Depicted through striking imagery and committed performances; is this one of the best vampire movies ever made? Put your money where you Majong is!

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Trigger warning: brief discussion of an actual pedophile (Jeffrey Jones)

Zobo & Daddy are discussing queer cannibals once again as they tackle Ravenous, directed by Antonia Bird. Our survival limits are tested by topics of masculinity, cowardly behavior, power in consumption, and Col. Ives as a toxic queer icon. Happy Pride Month!

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After a run of heavier films, Zobo & Daddy are discussing something on the more wholesome side. Load up the truck/RV as we head to our summer dream house in the woods to discuss Tucker & Dale vs Evil. For the first time on the show, we focus on the platonic love between sweet boys Tucker & Dale. But don't you worry, we also get a fun play on Beauty and The Beast as well. This horror comedy features plenty of blood and darkly comedic bits to satisfy you gore hounds out there, but enjoy our discussion on these cutie patooties!

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Trigger warning: sexual assault

Time to drop the top and take a cruise with Daddy & Zobo discussing Crash by the ever horny David Cronenberg. We're discussing dangerous fetishes, the intimacy of car sex, queer liberation, and how the film depicts polyamory/open relationships. Get your hands off the steering wheel and onto my gear shift, if ya catch my drift!

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Trigger warning: cannibalism

This week, it's time for a road trip across the American Midwest to eat people and fall in love while discussing Bones and All directed by Luca Guadagnino. Zobo & Daddy sink their teeth into topics such as attraction to smells, cannibalism as queerness, and the dream of encompassing love. Listen to this podcast headphones and all if you truly love us!

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