The Leech Podcast

Evan Cate, Banks Clark, Aaron Jones
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The most visceral podcast. A show about movies that suck the life out of you, but also stick with you. They might also be good for you, like a leech.

  1. S2B2: Season Two Year in Review

    07/05/2024

    S2B2: Season Two Year in Review

    After reviewing their favorite elements of the humble leech (1:34), the guys select the season’s leechiest scene (5:24), head back to the leech beach (13:11), and choose the season’s leechiest character (20:54). They conclude by considering sources of hirudotherapy in Season 2 (32:44) before selecting the official leechiest film of the season (45:15). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @leechpodcast on Twittertheleechpodcast on InstagramExternal Links: Leech Anatomy 201 [link]David Whyte on vulnerability [link]Credits: Hosted by Evan Cate, Banks Clark, and Aaron JonesEditing by Evan CateGraphic design by Banks ClarkOriginal music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and MusicEquipment help from Topher Thomas

    1h 2m
  2. S2E10: The Perks of Being a Leechflower

    12/29/2023

    S2E10: The Perks of Being a Leechflower

    After considering the availability of leeches in Pittsburgh, PA (1:44), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into The Perks of Being a Wallflower’s leechiest themes (10:49), scenes (20:43), and characters (29:59). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (40:26). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (44:28) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (50:35). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @leechpodcast on Twittertheleechpodcast on Instagram External Links: NYT review [link]Leech Anatomy 101 article [link]Credits: Hosted by Evan Cate and Aaron JonesEditing by Evan CateGraphic design by Banks ClarkOriginal music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and MusicEquipment help from Topher Thomas

    56 min
  3. S2E9: Leeches in Translation

    12/01/2023

    S2E9: Leeches in Translation

    After considering leech journeys atop Japanese deer (1:32), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Lost in Translation’s leechiest themes (8:55), scenes (21:08), and characters (29:51). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (40:43). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (43:32) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (52:38). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @leechpodcast on Twittertheleechpodcast on InstagramExternal Links: NYT review (Elvis Mitchell) [link]Leech Anatomy 101 article [link]Roxy Music, “More Than This” [link]Credits: Hosted by Evan Cate and Aaron JonesEditing by Evan CateGraphic design by Banks ClarkOriginal music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and MusicEquipment help from Topher Thomas

    1 hr
  4. S2E8: Nope (Unidentified Aerial Leeches)

    10/27/2023

    S2E8: Nope (Unidentified Aerial Leeches)

    After considering leeches’ relationships with chimpanzees (1:34), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Nope’s leechiest themes (8:20), scenes (17:58), and characters (29:13). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (36:26). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (40:16) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (52:24). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @leechpodcast on Twittertheleechpodcast on Instagram External Links: AO Scott review [link]Leech Anatomy 101 article [link]Credits: Hosted by Evan Cate and Aaron JonesEditing by Evan CateGraphic design by Banks ClarkOriginal music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and MusicEquipment help from Topher Thomas

    1h 1m
  5. S2E7: CalvaLeech

    09/29/2023

    S2E7: CalvaLeech

    After considering  leech phenomena in Ireland (1:28), Aaron and Evan dive into Calvary’s leechiest themes (5:56), scenes (12:58), and characters (19:53). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (29:02). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (34:20) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (45:15). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @leechpodcast on Twittertheleechpodcast on InstagramExternal Links: Manohla Dargis review [link]Leech Anatomy 101 article [link]Credits: Hosted by Evan Cate and Aaron JonesEditing by Evan CateGraphic design by Banks ClarkOriginal music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and MusicEquipment help from Topher Thomas

    53 min
  6. S2B1: Interview with Anna Phillips

    09/15/2023

    S2B1: Interview with Anna Phillips

    After hearing about Dr. Phillips’s journey into leech research (1:31), the guys learn more about her leech experiences in the field (8:52), life lessons gleaned from leeches (16:06), and her favorite leeches (22:50). From there, they turn toward the movies, learning about Dr. Phillips’s leechiest films (27:49) and sharing a bit about the pod’s origin story (37:06). They close with some “spoilers” from Dr. Phillips’s upcoming research (42:50) and some shout-outs to sea trench leeches with “tentacles” on their faces (45:44). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @leechpodcast on Twittertheleechpodcast on IGAnna’s Leechiest Films: The African QueenFrogsIn Her ShoesThe Boy in the Striped PajamasExternal Links: Research Experiences for Undergraduates [link]Anna J. Phillips, et al., “Leeches in the extreme: Morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations to inhospitable habitats” [link]Anna J. Phillips, “What Five Hollywood Horror Sensations Have in Common With Real Parasites” [link]Credits: Hosted by Evan Cate, Banks Clark, and Aaron JonesEditing by Evan CateGraphic design by Banks ClarkOriginal music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and MusicEquipment help from Topher Thomas

    53 min
  7. S2E6: The BatLeech

    08/25/2023

    S2E6: The BatLeech

    After a rather batty Leech Anatomy 101 segment (1:46), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into The Batman’s leechiest themes (6:41), scenes (14:02), and characters (25:37). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (36:17). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (39:54) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (51:43). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @leechpodcast on Twittertheleechpodcast on InstagramExternal Links: AO Scott review [link]Credits: Hosted by Evan Cate, Banks Clark, and Aaron JonesEditing by Evan CateGraphic design by Banks ClarkOriginal music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and MusicEquipment help from Topher Thomas

    57 min
  8. S2E5: No Leeches for Old Men

    07/28/2023

    S2E5: No Leeches for Old Men

    After a Leech Anatomy 101 PSA segment (2:07), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into No Country for Old Men’s leechiest themes (7:46), scenes (12:09), and characters (22:46). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (30:13). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (32:01 and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (45:54). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @leechpodcast on Twittertheleechpodcast on InstagramExternal Links: Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men [link]William Butler Yeats, “Sailing to Byzantium”AO Scott review [link]Christopher J Walsh, In the Wake of the Sun: Navigating the Southern Works of Cormac McCarthy [link]Leech Anatomy 101 article [link]Credits: Hosted by Evan Cate, Banks Clark, and Aaron JonesEditing by Evan CateGraphic design by Banks ClarkOriginal music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and MusicEquipment help from Topher Thomas

    49 min
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The most visceral podcast. A show about movies that suck the life out of you, but also stick with you. They might also be good for you, like a leech.

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  • Creator
    Evan Cate, Banks Clark, Aaron Jones
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2020-2021 The Leech Podcast
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