Struggle Session

Struggle Session
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Struggle Session is the world's finest politics and pop culture podcast. Leslie Lee III and Jack Allison talk video games, movies, TV, wrestling, comic books, music, anime, and all of your problematic faves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

  1. Halloween 2025 w/ Christopher Jason Bell

    OCT 31

    Halloween 2025 w/ Christopher Jason Bell

    Filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell (Failed State, Miss Me Yet) joins me for a special Halloween edition of Struggle Session. We delve into some of our favorite horror films and recent releases including Weapons, Hellraiser, Saw, Cure, Ganja & Hess, The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and more. We also talk about Chris' short film The Confection starring Alex Ptak and Simone Norman, free to watch here: https://vimeo.com/816045136/42279aaa29https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbell Films mentioned:The ConfectionSaw seriesSpiral (Saw)Twilight seriesHellraiser seriesHellraiser 2: LeviathanPiranha 3DWeaponsBarbarianEddingtonThe ExorcistThe Exorcist IIISilence of the LambsDeep RedTenebraeSuspiriaMother of TearsDracula (Argento)Ganja &HessDa Sweet Blood of JesusCureLonglegsThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284 Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii

    44 min

  2. OCT 22

    We Want them Infected with Dr. Jonathan Howard

    Dr. Jonathan Howard chief of the neurology service at Bellevue Hospital joins us to discuss his book We Want Them Infected: How the Failed Quest for Herd Immunity Led Doctors to Embrace the Anti-vaccine Movement and Blinded Americans to the Threat of COVID. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284 Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii

    35 min
  3. Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu

    OCT 22

    Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu

    Writer Kaila Yu joins me to discuss her new book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284 Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii

    19 min

  4. OCT 6

    Ezra Klein vs Ta-Nehisi Coates w/ Briahna Joy Grey

    Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes ad free at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Ezra Klein has been on a roll with a series of podcasts defending Charlie Kirk's legacy, arguing for Democrats to run more anti-abortion candidates to win in pro-abortion states, & and making the case for a value-free politics to Ta-Nehisi Coates. Briahna Joy Grey of Bad Faith joins me to to break it all  down. This was a live stream on the Bad Faith Youtube Channel recorded 9/20/254 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/id1265384284 Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii

    2h 56m
  5. Sinners w/ Briahna Joy Gray and Josh Olson [Unlocked]

    SEP 19

    Sinners w/ Briahna Joy Gray and Josh Olson [Unlocked]

    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  ------------------------------------------ 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/@StruggleSessionpodcast Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

    1h 27m
  6. 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes

    SEP 13

    1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes

    Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes ad free at http://patreon.com/strugglesession 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 Check out our friends: https://www.instagram.com/loudoun_palestine/ Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcast Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com My GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lleeiii Stay safe and mask up: https://maskbloc.org/ Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

    42 min
  7. Strange Days w/ Aaron Thorpe [Preview]

    EPISODE 446

    Strange Days w/ Aaron Thorpe [Preview]

    Hear the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession 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 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesession Check out our friends: https://www.instagram.com/loudoun_palestine/ Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcast Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com My GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lleeiii Stay safe and mask up: https://maskbloc.org/ Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Beats by King Koeth: linktr.ee/andrewkoeth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

    10 min
  8. Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA w/ Will Sloan + Voicemails

    AUG 11

    Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA w/ Will Sloan + Voicemails

    Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesession 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 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/@StruggleSessionpodcast Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com My GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lleeiii Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

    27 min
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Struggle Session is the world's finest politics and pop culture podcast. Leslie Lee III and Jack Allison talk video games, movies, TV, wrestling, comic books, music, anime, and all of your problematic faves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

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  • Creator
    Struggle Session
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    474
  • Rating
    Explicit
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