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With a variety of shows, Legion Podcasts brings you discussion on the worlds of horror, film and video games from an assortment of perspectives.

  1. The Psychosemantic Podcast EP 135: Fascism February Flashback VDC It Can't Happen Here/Brazil

    FEB 3

    The Psychosemantic Podcast EP 135: Fascism February Flashback VDC It Can't Happen Here/Brazil

    (According to the internet) This episode delves into the dystopian worlds of Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" and Sinclair Lewis's novel ‘It Can't Happen Here’ The hosts and guest Jeffery X Martin analyze how the film's brutalist architecture and bureaucratic absurdities, combined with the book's prescient depiction of a fascist takeover in America, serve as urgent warnings. They explore the disturbing parallels between these works and current political realities, prompting a discussion on complacency, resistance, and the frightening speed of democratic decline. Subscribe and Listen to the PsychoSemantic Podcast: https://psychosemantic.legionpodcasts.com/subscribe Originally VD Clinic Pod EPISODE 10 – It’s Fascist February 2018 ! Vanessa & Daeron are joined by author/ podcaster Jeffery X Martin to discuss Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil” & the Sinclair Lewis novel “It Can’t Happen Here.” We talk fascism, bureaucracy, & lots of anxiety.Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 - Flashback to Fascism February 00:04:09 - Welcome to Fascist February 00:06:12 - Debunking Voter Fraud Myths 00:09:14 - Election Chaos and Name Origin 00:13:08 - Introducing Terry Gilliam's Brazil 00:15:14 - Brazil's Dystopian Vision and Cast 00:17:22 - Gilliam's Aesthetic and Bureaucracy 00:21:26 - Visuals of Oppression and Style 00:26:01 - Propaganda, Absurdity, and Unsettling Visuals 00:29:22 - Soul-Crushing Office Realities 00:31:25 - Government Infallibility and Dark Humor 00:33:29 - Subverting the System and Little Man 00:37:22 - Writing, Giants, and Michael Palin 00:39:19 - Palin's Villainy and Dystopian Despair 00:42:47 - Imagination, Dreams, and Studio Battles 00:45:52 - Gilliam's Visual Genius and Budget 00:47:34 - Classism, Resistance, and Gilliam's Frame 00:52:24 - Maternal Influence and Sam's Rebellion 00:54:31 - Internal Subversion and Forms 00:56:50 - Brazil: Comedy to Terrifying Reality 01:00:06 - Bleak Reality and Political Resurgence 01:04:51 - Fascism, Orwell, and Dystopian Parallels 01:06:43 - A Warning and Call to Resist 01:09:15 - Film Recommendations and Gilliam's Trilogy 01:13:16 - Jeffrey X Martin's Podcast Farewell 01:17:01 - Podcast Promos and Political Themes 01:19:12 - Introduction to It Can't Happen Here 01:21:08 - It Can't Happen Here: Plot Summary 01:22:48 - Disturbing Political Parallels 01:26:37 - Resistance, Fake News, and Ideological Shifts 01:29:08 - Realistic Terrors and Dark Satire 01:31:37 - Family Division and Rights Stripped 01:34:55 - Historical Echoes and Swift Decline 01:37:18 - Rapid Fascist Ascent and Complacency 01:41:29 - Modern Parallels to Militias and Coups 01:44:08 - False Promises and Populist Rhetoric 01:47:31 - Eerie Echoes in Modern Politics 01:50:15 - Book's Visual and Concise Writing 01:53:46 - Audiobooks and Unraveling Gilliam's Threads 01:56:36 - It Can't Happen Here: A Must-Read 02:03:19 - Podcast Wrap-up ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    2h 6m
  2. 12/21/2025

    THE PODCAST ON HAUNTED HILL EPISODE 188 - TRADING PLACES and FATMAN

    Merry Christmas!! Episode 188 of THE PODCAST ON HAUNTED HILL is here, and it’s our FESTIVE SPECIAL!! As well as celebrating our 12 Year Anniversary of this show, we’re covering TRADING PLACES (1983) and FATMAN (2020)!! In our WORLD OF THE STRANGE segment, we discover some unwelcome gifts, and we will remain MERRY AND BRIGHT throughout the whole show! So tune in, download, listen, like, comment, and share!! HO HO HO!!! Episode Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome and 12-Year Anniversary00:01:48 - Christmas Preparations and Gifts00:04:13 - Recent Christmas Film Viewings00:08:49 - Gav's Christmas Watchlist00:12:24 - New Horror Films and Cinema Experiences00:14:28 - Discovering German Krimi Films00:20:08 - Film Industry News: Rob Reiner & Spielberg00:24:38 - Trading Places: Introduction and Trailer00:37:12 - Trading Places: Initial Reactions & Themes00:41:53 - Trading Places: Eddie Murphy's Performance00:48:08 - Trading Places: Lewis's Privileged Life00:51:57 - Trading Places: Billy Ray's Street Hustle00:56:21 - Trading Places: The Bet Begins00:58:48 - Trading Places: Lewis's Downfall01:02:05 - Trading Places: Billy Ray's New Life01:06:48 - Trading Places: Lewis's Despair01:10:06 - Trading Places: Ophelia's Plan01:14:00 - Trading Places: Lewis Hits Rock Bottom01:18:24 - Trading Places: The Dukes' Bet Revealed01:24:36 - Trading Places: Lewis & Billy Ray Team Up01:31:51 - Trading Places: New Year's Eve Heist01:43:53 - Trading Places: Stock Exchange Climax01:54:22 - Trading Places: Film Analysis & Legacy01:58:38 - World of the Strange: Inappropriate Gifts02:01:56 - World of the Strange: Hilarious Gift Mishaps02:06:35 - World of the Strange: Seriously Awkward Gifts02:12:06 - World of the Strange: Final Peculiar Presents02:16:31 - Fatman: Introduction and Trailer02:18:37 - Fatman: Initial Reactions & Unique Premise02:25:03 - Fatman: Character Introductions02:30:37 - Fatman: Santa's Dwindling Christmas Spirit02:32:11 - Fatman: Skinny Man's Vendetta02:34:48 - Fatman: Billy's Escalating Naughtiness02:36:33 - Fatman: Santa's Government Contract02:45:51 - Fatman: Skinny Man Tracks Santa02:54:07 - Fatman: Santa's Reluctant Arms Deal02:58:46 - Fatman: Santa's Resilience03:05:16 - Fatman: Skinny Man Infiltrates Workshop03:09:54 - Fatman: Elf Factory Massacre03:18:48 - Fatman: Showdown Between Santa and Hitman03:22:23 - Fatman: Santa's Aftermath & Billy's Fate03:25:04 - Fatman: Film's Themes & Recommendation03:28:38 - Outro and Upcoming Episodes03:29:47 - Podcast Community and Support03:33:45 - Shout-outs and Festive Farewell ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    3h 44m
  3. The Friday Nightmares Podcast: Episode 108

    11/25/2025

    The Friday Nightmares Podcast: Episode 108

    Hello everyone and welcome to episode 108 of The Friday Nightmares Podcast. This is our penultimate episode before we say goodbye. So, with that being said, on this episode we discuss all the 2025 horror films we have watched so far. As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show! PhantomX YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@PhantomX6062958 Legion Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2448633&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Subscribe and Listen to The Friday Nightmares Podcast on your favorite podcast app https://fridaynightmares.legionpodcasts.com/subscribe Episode Chapters:00:00:00 - Introductions00:02:35 - Podcast Ending Announcement00:02:52 - Personal Life & Border Relations00:06:11 - Scott's Wedding Celebration00:10:03 - Wedding Details and Flint00:15:33 - Explaining Podcast's End00:18:06 - Farewell to Podcast Community00:20:56 - The Home Movie Review00:24:20 - The Toxic Avenger Remake00:27:56 - Weapons Film Review00:32:14 - V/H/S Halloween Anthology00:36:19 - Shell Movie Review00:39:56 - The Long Walk Film00:42:59 - The Strangers Chapter Two00:47:17 - Hell House LLC Lineage00:53:00 - Night of the Reaper00:56:12 - Coyotes Creature Feature00:59:14 - The Jester 2 Sequel01:03:25 - Him Football Horror01:07:53 - Good Boy 01:15:04 - House on Eden Found Footage01:19:04 - The Lizzie Borden Game01:21:52 - Bone Lake Hidden Gem01:25:52 - Deathstalker Remake Review01:30:58 - Black Phone Two Critique01:37:43 - Conjuring Four Disaster01:41:02 - Ghost Walks Experiences01:44:34 - Final Episode Planning01:45:38 - Band Story & Podcast Future01:47:39 - Thanks & Farewell ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 53m
4.4
out of 5
14 Ratings

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With a variety of shows, Legion Podcasts brings you discussion on the worlds of horror, film and video games from an assortment of perspectives.