The Flanacast

Dina Grilli and Michelle Maccarone
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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. The Flanacast posts bi-weekly!

  1. 4H AGO

    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

  2. JAN 29

    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

    1h 7m

  3. JAN 15

    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

    1h 5m

  4. JAN 1

    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

    1h 15m

  5. 12/18/2025

    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

    1h 12m

  6. 12/04/2025

    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

    1h 26m

  7. 08/07/2025 · BONUS

    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!

    9 min

  8. 07/24/2025

    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

    1h 42m
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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. The Flanacast posts bi-weekly!

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  • Creator
    Dina Grilli and Michelle Maccarone
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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